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THELAWRENTIAN VOL. CXXXIV NO. 7 Appleton, Wisconsin Oct. 28, 2016 Community Conversation on Safety facilitates real dialogue Hannah Kinzer Staff Writer ______On Friday, Oct. 21, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Lawrence University, along with the Appleton Police Department, hosted the Community Conversation on Safety. The event was the first in a series of dis- cussions planned to promote dia- logue between the campus com- munity and the Appleton Police Department on issues regarding safety and inclusion on campus and in the Appleton community. It was open to all members of the community upon advanced reg- istration. Attendees included stu- dents, faculty, alumni, community members, Campus Safety person- nel and Appleton police. The event was held in the Nathan Marsh Pusey Room of the Warch Campus Center from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Facilitators for the event were from Celebrate Diversity Fox Cities, a group whose mission includes celebrating diversity and provid- ing education, dialogue and advo- cacy in the Fox Cities community. The group is composed entirely of volunteers and was created by the merging of the organiza- tions Toward Community: Unity in Diversity and the Fox Cities Rotary Faculty, staff and students of Lawrence University teamed up with members of the local police force to discuss pressing issues on diversity within the Appleton community. Multicultural Center. Photo by Emily Midyette Kimberly Barrett, Ph.D., the encing the city.” Small groups then began might face challenges related to positive and negatively, and wish Vice President for Diversity and Chief of Police Todd Thomas a two-part facilitated discus- race relations in the community. more people in our community Inclusion and Associate Dean of the Appleton Police Department sion with a ten-minute break in A larger group discussion had the opportunity to experience of Faculty at Lawrence said, “I noted, “We have been coming to between parts. The first half of on summaries of topics brought these types of event.” was inspired to organize the the campus to have these discus- discussion included exercises up in each group followed the Rose Wasielewski, Assistant [Community Conversation on sions the last couple years. When focused on getting to know group small group conversations. The Dean of Students for Campus Safety] as a way to ensure that all Dr. Barrett came to LU she reached members and their ethnic back- event concluded with a debriefing Life, said, “One of the biggest of our campus community feels out. We discussed the possibility grounds. It also included dialogue and call to action by Barrett and takeaways for me was getting a safe in Appleton. My decision to of doing more work in this area on individual experience with Thomas. renewed understanding that for put on the event was based on the and she led organizing this event.” police interactions. Thomas said, “From a police many, Appleton is not actually safe reports I have heard from faculty, Upon arrival at the event, The second phase of discus- perspective I hope everyone came for them.” staff and students related to con- participants were placed into sion concentrated on describing away with an understanding of She went on to say, “It cerns they had and the national small groups of approximate- levels of comfort and safety for how much the Appleton Police is extremely safe for the social climate related to police/commu- ly seven people at tables. Light community members both on Department truly cares about norm—white, middle-class, het- nity relations.” She continued, “It refreshments including tea, coffee, campus and in the Appleton com- people and how much we fight erosexual, cis-gendered individu- was also an opportunity for me scones and muffins were served. munity. It also included conversa- for justice for all people. I know als. For those outside that norm, and the Appleton Police to hear The event began with an introduc- tion about how individual com- I learned more about how mem- firsthand how people are experi- tion by Barrett and Thomas. munity members and how police bers of the community feel, both See page 2 Senator Tammy Baldwin encourages students to vote early Eleanor Legault tive counterpart is difficult. With the means to take time Staff Writer Russ Feingold, Baldwin stressed off of work and do not ______the ability that she would have to represent the demo- On Thursday, Oct. 20, an work with her fellow senator in graphic that they are early voting rally took place in the Congress. supposed to. Often state Warch Campus Center Cinema, Junior Dan Thomas-Commins legislative positions are featuring Senator Tammy Baldwin was impressed with Senator won and lost by just a as speaker. She was introduced Baldwin’s performance, saying few votes, and so any by sophomore Miranda Salazar, that she “made a really good case vote makes a huge dif- who gave a personal anecdote for the policies she was trying to ference. on the importance of voting and put forward.” Commins said it was Sophomore Gillian how she opened up dialogues inspiring to have someone speak Hines said that Senator with her family and friends who about the benefits of running for Baldwin was “such a were choosing not to vote and office. “It’s such a maligned idea cool person and it was convinced them otherwise. in this time and seems so out so exciting to get to meet Senator Baldwin stressed of reach and difficult with social her and talk with her. She the importance of early voting, media. It’s hard to put yourself out really took time to speak and particularly the importance there,” but Baldwin spoke about to students one on one. Senator Tammy Baldwin addresses students before leading a walk to the City Center to vote early. of voting not just for presidential the rewards of that intimidating I got to talk to her for a Photo by Allegra Taylor candidates, but also for congres- process. long time, which showed Early voting is Monday can register there if you bring sional candidates. As a senator, Government offices, Baldwin how much she really cared what through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 your voter ID. working with her more conserva- says, are often held by those with young voters have to say.” p.m. at City Hall until Nov. 4. You

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lance cameras for areas of College Conversation Avenue where reports of harass- The Curious Case of the Ormsby Ghost continued from page 1 ment have been noted. The event was an opportu- Eleanor Jersild ly or malevolent, many a Lawrence McCormick revealed, “Things on Appleton, and our very cam- nity for community members, Staff Writer student of the past has reported my shelves just get knocked off by ______pus, can be unwelcoming and students, faculty and police to strange sightings or eerie occur- the ghost cat.” unfriendly towards those who share experiences and thoughts As the oldest residence hall rences, such as hearing knocking Ormsby’s Residence Hall exist outside the social norm.” about safety in the community. on campus, there is no doubt that at the door but opening it to an Director (RHD) Owen Boardman When asked about topics Wasielewski said, “These events Ormsby Hall, built in 1889, is empty hallway, the door creaking disclosed a curious bit of informa- for continued conversations in help to create a space for people haunted. open by itself or waking up to the tion: “I was told by the previous the future, Wasielewski noted, “I to share and to hear, to expand No one can be too sure of sound of their name being whis- Ormsby RHD that I wasn’t allowed wanted to have a better under- their understanding of how our exactly how many ghosts call pered in their ear. to take Ms. Havisham’s name off the standing of what the Appleton community looks and feels to dif- Ormsby their home. Throughout Three current Ormsby resi- marquee in the lobby, Apparently Police Department is doing to not ferent people. My hope is that this the years, however, many dents shared stories of their own she was told the same thing by the only diversify their team, but also leads to actionable items that can Residence Life Advisors (RLAs) and ghostly encounters. Freshman Ormsby RHD before her.” what they are doing to ensure move the safety of the campus for Ormsby residents have become Allegra Taylor reported, “A lot As Halloween approaches, every member of the force has a all forward.” familiar with one particular ghost of the doors lock themselves.” take caution. Ms. Havisham may cultural competency, as well as Thomas also added, “I think who goes by the name of Ms. Junior Hailey Bomar commented, not be as merciful as she has been understands how power, privilege the event was a great start with Havisham. “Our ceiling tiles move around in the past. and oppression play a role in pro- some healthy and courageous Whether Ms. Havisham and even when the draft in the room tecting and serving our commu- conversations. Personal, face-to- her ghostly companions are friend- isn’t noticeable.” Freshman Sage nity.” face honest conversations are the When asked about press- best way to build trust and unify ing issues of safety on Lawrence people. We are all in this together campus and the city of Appleton, and this was a good, positive step PCDA Recent Appointments Wasielewski said, “I think the in the right direction, but we all grams”; and “raise awareness of the • Carla Daughtry most pressing issues are students have a lot of work to do and a Kanzuda Islam inequity and challenges faced by • Kimberly Dickson feeling as though their fellow lot more we can learn from each Staff Writer ______historically marginalized groups at • José Encarnación Lawrentians aren’t looking out for other.” Last Tuesday, Oct. 18, Lawrence, in the Appleton area, in • Alison Guenther-Pal them and their best interests.” Barrett noted, “We don’t all the President’s Committee on the U.S. and globally,” among other • Karen Hoffmann Of the Appleton community, experience our community in the Diversity Affairs (PCDA) closed its motives. • Nauman Khan she said, “There is so much work same way,” and hoped that attend- roster selection for new members. Membership is comprised • Curt Lauderdale to be done to help our community ees gained “firsthand information The PCDA set the goal of of five faculty members, one • Guilberly Louissaint embrace empathy towards each about the events that have influ- promoting diversity within the from each division and one at • Monita Mohammadian other and have civility amongst enced different people’s percep- Lawrence community and curricu- large, including one tenured fac- Gray our differences. I hear stories tion of safety in Appleton.” She lum, thereby encouraging a more ulty member serving as chair, the • Linda Morgan-Clement from many Lawrence community went on to say, “I hope that [the inclusive campus community. Associate Dean of the Faculty, the • Pa Lee Moua members [students, faculty and event] also helped to establish “Diversity brings us into con- Assistant Dean of Students for • Najma Osman staff] who do not feel safe walking greater trust between our cam- tact with different experiences and Multicultural Affairs and one repre- • Paris Wicker down College Avenue.” pus community and the Appleton perspectives, helping us to ques- sentative from the office of the Vice • A.J. Williams Barrett said, “I heard about police.” tion our beliefs and assumptions,” President for Student Affairs. With a new approach to diver- some issues suggesting the need their mission statement states. The Also included in the com- sification, the committee hopes for more lighting on campus in PCDA defines an inclusive commu- mittee is the Director of Human to furnish other facets of diversity certain areas.” She also mentioned nity as “one that welcomes people Resources, one representa- and inclusion, such as a campus the “hate speech being yelled from of all backgrounds, experiences tive from the office of the Dean demographic reflective of the U.S. cars on College Avenue.” Barrett and identities (or expressions of of Admissions and Financial Aid and a globalized world, an environ- noted the possibility of work- identity)” and deems it a quintes- and two student representatives ment conducive to attracting and ing with the city of Appleton to sential component of a liberal arts from the Lawrence University retaining students, faculty and staff purchase high-definition surveil- education. Community Council Committee on of historically underrepresented In an inclusion-centric agen- Diversity Affairs. Other members groups, and a curriculum that con- da, the committee has vowed to of the campus community are to siders diversity and its implications “promote faculty and staff engage- be selected on a situational basis for contemporary life amongst ment in the recruitment, selection to tackle specific issues. many others. join and retention of historically under- The 2016-17 PCDA appoint- represented students, faculty and ments have been made as follows: staff”; “identify opportunities to • Kimberly Barrett (chair) the lawrentian integrate attention to diversity into • Christyn Abaray academic and co-curricular pro- • Rochelle Blindauer W RLD NEWS

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SOMALIA JAPAN Five years ago, in March In Utsunomiya, near Tokyo, as an artist or editor. 2012, a fishing ship was hijacked an ex-soldier, 72, committed sui- by Somalian pirates off the coast cide by blowing himself up in a of Seychelles; the passengers on public park, injuring three others. board, originally 29, are from A second explosion caused a fire We want your voice multiple countries—from China in the park’s parking lot, while the to Taiwan to the Philippines to ex-soldier’s house was burned to Cambodia. The hostages were the ground. Police are investigat- in our publication. released on Saturday, Oct. 22. It is ing the three pyro-related inci- still unknown whether a ransom dents and have found the man’s was paid or not. suicide note.

HAITI NORWAY During a riot in Arcahaie In Halden, on Monday, Oct. on Saturday, Oct. 22, a guard 24, a nuclear reactor at the was killed outside a prison, and AUSTRALIA Institute for Energy Technology 174 inmates escaped. So far, a Two males and two females malfunctioned and leaked dozen have been recaptured, were killed in an alleged malfunc- radioactive iodine, a by-product according to Inspector Garry tion of the Thunder River Rapids of its uranium power. However, Derosiers. U.S. citizens were ride in Dreamworld, the country’s it has been confirmed by warned by the embassy in Haiti largest water park, in Coomera. A experts that the amount leaked not to go to that area, since witness said that the raft suddenly has low environmental risk. If interested, contact the prison break was violent. flipped over and everyone was The incident was not reported The identity of the individual screaming. until Tuesday, Oct. 25. Rather, it who murdered the guard and was kept under wraps until the Lizzy Weekes at the method of the prisoners’ leak was stopped later that day escape are still under investi- by the staff. [email protected] gation. Oct. 28, 2016 VARIETY 3 THE LAWRENTIAN

Seniority Report The World Music Created Spooky Scary Skeletons Leigh Kronsnoble for just one spooky weekend a on end quite like the high-stakes Staff Writer year. If you’re into spirits and sus- transition of power in a loom- “Revenge” ______pense, magic and make-believe, or ing election. Talk about intimida- A series of short fiction pieces continuing the stories told in concept It’s that time of year again! just straight-up terror, there are tion tactics! And you thought that albums. This week’s article is inspired by Ghost Town’s “Voodoo.” You know, the time of year when other events around the corner lifelike faces carved into orange, Tia Colbert bruises on his arms and legs, then students and adults alike employ far more frightful than Halloween glowing pumpkins were frightful Staff Writer he started wearing pants and long child-like imagination and cre- night. enough… ______sleeves exclusively. ative ingenuity all in the name of Exhibit A: student loans. If Finally, other quirky holi- Bad breakups aren’t fun for It was such an ingrained part legitimizing costume parties and you are having a pleasant, after- days are not to be ignored. anyone, but when you’re the one of my routine that I don’t even themed gatherings: Halloween. noon stroll but are looking to Take Groundhog’s Day. While who was cheated on, it hurts. I’ll know how I let myself be so care- There are gory thrillers to cower stumble into some crippling anxi- Punxsutawney Phil is just mind- admit, I only wanted to inflict pain less. through and troves of chocolate ety, just think about your student ing his own business-as-usual upon him at first. I wanted him to A promotion. New car. New candy bars to be eaten. There are debt. Not only will adding up the each February, it is reasonable feel what I felt, multiplied. After a opportunities. New apartment. pun-ridden costume parties to years it will take to pay it off that, after seeing his shadow, he while, though, it became routine. I I hired movers because I could dream up and an onslaught of horrify you, but once you add in runs back into the safety of his couldn’t go one day without doing afford it, but everyone knows if pumpkin patch pictures to grudg- the dark, stormy cloud of capital- hole. Eerie! Six more weeks of it. I was obsessed. you want a job done right, you ingly scroll through. ized interest, you’re frozen in fear. winter! Cold, blowing wind, sun- He knew. should do it yourself. Some folks love Halloween as Yikes! less skies, and an insular campus I saw him a little right after It must have fell out of one an excuse to tell tall tales of ghoul- The haunted hayride keeps life: s-p-o-o-k-y, indeed. the breakup, when I first started. the boxes. Got kicked around in ish stories and muse over hocus- on rolling when thoughts linger It filled me with satisfaction and the shuffle. Somehow gotten in pocus adventuring, but it really on the presidential election. There power. Then, I began seeing him the street. isn’t necessary to save all this up is nothing that stands your hair less and less. He would walk the They said practically every other way if he saw me, leave bone in his body was broken, dle, I was disgusted with myself. By Celeste Hall stores without purchasing any- but he died from the unexpected I de-charmed it, burned it, scat- thing. He became a shadow of pneumonia. tered the ashes. himself. I could see the torment in When I finally found the doll, I promised to never make a his face. For a bit, I could see the mangled and soaked from a pud- voodoo doll again.

Top Ten Spookiest Animals in the World (5-1) Madeira Seaman devilish fiend will absolutely use them. Writing this is making my Staff Writer its little razor sharp teeth to bite skin crawl. I’m done. I can’t any- ______your friggin’ face off! Seriously, it’s more. Welcome back to the spooki- a wild animal, and it would prob- ONE: HORSES est of spooky animals according ably find your entrails delicious. Now I know you’re readying to me. Here, we will finally put an THREE: MOSQUITOES Facebook right now to start listing end to the age old question: what If you have read my work all of the reasons that horses are is the spookiest animal (according before, you know that I am no fan not spooky, and how you’ve been to Madeira)? of the mosquito. And, if you are riding horses for ages, and how FIVE: GEESE a human being, you should be no horses are great therapy animals, Whoever made a goose the fan of the mosquito either. Those and horses are incredible majestic figurehead for children’s stories is ruthless suckers go out with the creatures, and I know. I’ve heard bad at choosing figureheads for purpose of causing you harm to it. I’ve read it. I’ve seen it. Doesn’t children’s stories. Mother Goose gain sustenance. Rude. Then, on change the fact that they are enor- will not read to you, children. She top of that, they also don’t care if mous beasts made of muscle and will chase you until your little legs they spread parasites or diseas- fear. On average, horses kill more give out and then she will bite es. Then, to make matters worse, people a year than sharks. I am you and her weird tongue with they’re everywhere. There’s just more afraid to stand near a horse teeth all over it with shred you up about no place you won’t find a than I am most weapons. That’s and you will think “Why? Why did mosquito. Go to the very bottom because a horse is a weapon with I ever approach such a gentle and of the Marianas Trench, I swear to a brain. One that humans have simple looking creature?” To which God one’s waiting with a big heap- exploited for far too long… Mother Goose will reply “Honk.” ing helping of malaria. And there you have it, folks! Which is a funny sound. TWO: TICKS Do you agree with my list? If you FOUR: RACCOONS You know what’s worse than do, that’s incredible! We have a lot Ah, yes, the adorable raccoon. a gross little flying bug that sucks in common! Happy Halloween! They take their little foods in their your blood and then flies away? little hands, and they wash things, One that doesn’t fly away. I don’t and, oh, they are so cute with their like looking at pictures of those little bandit masks. You fool! That guys. I don’t like thinking about 4 SPORTS Oct. 28, 2016 THE LAWRENTIAN Losses for the Soccer Teams Football: Close Loss Tina Schrage Michele Haeberlin gap to 21-17. Trailing a bit when Staff Writer For The Lawrentian coming into the final quarter, the ______Vikings still came out energized As the season winds down This past Saturday the and ready to fight. Then came for Lawrence Men’s and Women’s Lawrence football team went to Lawrence’s big play from our 2nd Soccer Teams, both teams have Lake Forest to play against evenly yard line to their 8 yard line; a 57 been unable to return to the win- matched opponents. So far this yard pass from quarterback Philip ning side of the competition. This season the Vikings ranking hasn’t Santiago to Cam Boerm. Boerm previous weekend the Men’s Team been set to one course of just win- came in with four catches that day, played against Monmouth College, ning or losing, with a standing adding to 85 yards. O’ Mahoney but ended up falling short in a 2-1 of 2-5, and 1-4 for the Mid-West came in again with a 25 yard field loss, bringing their record to 1-5-1 Conference. goal 20-27. in the Midwest Conference and The Vikings started strong; Lawrence did well after that, 5-9-1 overall. The Women’s Team leading the first quarter 7-0 slowly fighting across the field played two games this past week- with starting quarterback Ryan with some good first downs. The end, but were unable to come Butterfield’s pass to Trevor Spina. Vikings tied the game in the last out on top of either match. They Women’s Soccer played their last home game of the season last weekend. Photo by Tia Colbert Lake Forest came back 13-7, but few minutes of the game with played North Park University on the Vikings continued to fight and a pass to Cole Erickson. Lake Friday and lost 4-1, then played a minute of each other, one at the against Monmouth. Monmouth’s soon regained the lead with 14-13. Forest’s quarterback Jagan Cleary Monmouth the following day and 5:27 mark from Maja Scharin with Darice Brooks picked up a goal Lake Forest had the aid of spe- came in with a pass to Valdivia in lost 2-0, bringing their record to assists from Delaney Kress and early on at the 13:44 mark to cial teams in the first half, and the the last 30 seconds for the win- 0-7-0 in the Midwest Conference Annika Nyquist and the other at take a 1-0 lead. The Vikings were second quarter ended with them ning touchdown 34-27. It was and 1-13-0 overall. the 6:18 mark from Kress with an almost able to tie the game a few leading 21-14. a very close game all the way The Men’s Team was able assist from Emica Quigley. North minutes later in a scramble in O’Mahoney started off the up until the end, and both teams to capture a lead at the 30:13 Park scored the next goal 1:28 front of the net, but Monmouth second half with a 30 yard field mark against Monmouth with into the second half with an unas- was able to regroup themselves goal and Lawrence lessened the See page 9 an unassisted shot into the sisted goal from Marina Barrios and stopped the goal. Brooks goal’s upper right hand corner to give them a 3-0 lead against scored again in the 71st minute from sophomore Taylor Reifert. the Vikings. Lawrence junior Ryan with an assist from Kara-Jade Unfortunately, Monmouth was Berkley, scored an unassisted goal Gordon to take a 2-0 lead and put Remaining Fall Sport Events able to tie the game shortly after after beating a pair of defenders in a hold on the Vikings. Monmouth’s Teddy Kortenhof The Men’s Soccer Team, like that, and then took the lead at the corner and shooting it into the Nicole Neagle made four saves in Sports Editor the women, will play their final the 34:25 mark with a shot from upper corner with 35:56 remain- order to grab this shutout against ______game away, against Beloit. The Monmouth’s Agustin Miranda ing in the game to cut North Park’s the Vikings, while Looker stopped With fall coming to an end, game is on Oct. 29. with assists from Daniel Wells and lead to 3-1. Grace Redding from 15 shots for Lawrence. Monmouth fall sports teams are entering the The Cross Country Teams, Mario Sanchez. The Vikings were North Park scored the fourth had 33 shots throughout the final stages of their seasons. There both men and women, have two unable to score after that as Chase and final goal for the team with game, while the Vikings only had are only a few athletic events left. meets left. The conference cham- Stroud finished the game with five an assist from Barrios with just seven shots. The Football Team has three pionships will take place on Oct. saves for Monmouth. Senior Joe under two minutes left in the As the season comes to an games left, against Grinnell, Knox, 29, in Beloit. The regional cham- Krivit was able to stop seven shots game to bring the final score to end for both teams, the only thing and Ripon., with the Grinnell pionships will be held on Nov. 12 for the Vikings. Monmouth had 4-1 against the Vikings. Junior to focus on is working and playing game being at home. The games in Oshkosh. 11 shots for the match, while the Kori Looker made 15 saves for the hard while enjoying the last game are on Oct. 29, Nov. 5 and Nov. 12 The Volleyball Team has two Vikings had nine. Vikings, while Sydney Martinez of the season. Both teams play respectively. matches left, both on Oct. 29. The The Women’s Team’s game stopped six shots for North Park. their final game of the season at The Women’s Soccer Team first will be against Edgewood. The against North Park was in favor of North Park had 26 shots through- Beloit on Saturday, Oct. 29. has one game left, against Beloit. Second will be against Lakeland. North Park early on in the game. out the game while the Vikings The game will be played in Beloit, The tennis team’s season North Park was able to score two only had eight. on Oct. 29. ended in early October. goals early in the first half within The Vikings also fared poorly Cubs in World Series First Swim Meet of the Season Wesley Hetcher one of his throwing fingers on a Molly Doruska was another good performance swims, people who swam last Staff Writter drone. He’ll be pitching in Game Staff Writer for the team, taking home eighth- year in the same meet had faster ______2, though. The Tribe comes into ______place with a time of 1:57.72. swims, a lot of them, and then the After 71 years, the Chicago the Series having worked a stel- After weeks of training, the The Lady Vikes also fared freshman did really well as well” Cubs are back in the World Series. lar October, winning 7 of 8 in the Lawrence University Men’s and well in many of the individual said Witter. She added, “I think In the year following a wild playoffs. At this point, it Cleveland Women’s Swim Teams were back events. The team was led by the our coach [Andrew Fleek] was card berth and an NLCS defeat at is positioned well to continue this in action. They kicked off their duo of Witter and Thompson as really, really impressed as well.” the hands of the New York Mets, trend. Interestingly, with Tuesday’s 2016-2017 at the All-Wisconsin Witter took 10th in the 200 but- This is still very early in the Chicago put together the best win, Terry Francona, the manager Showcase in Brown Deer, terfly with a time of 2:21.99 and season for the swim team as their record in the MLB and weathered of the Indians, has a record of 9-0 Wisconsin on Saturday. This meet Thompson was also 10th in the conference meet, the culmination the storm of early October play- in World Series games. He won two featured competition from across 500-yard freestyle, completing of the season. is still about four off baseball. They will represent championships as manager of the the state including the Division the race in just 5:38.84. Freshman months away in February. The the National League against the Boston Red Sox (2004, 2007). I program of the University of Elsie Riggle finished right behind swimmers are still very much in Cleveland Indians of the American Chicago, as previously men- Wisconsin-Milwaukee. her teammate Thompson in 500 heavy training mode with practice League in a best-of-seven series to tioned, has been on a tear most of Because this meet featured freestyle with a time of 5:38.91 twice a day and they are accumu- determine a champion. The games the season. They began the season some very stiff competition, the good enough for 11th place. Millin lating miles and miles of yards will take place between Oct. 25 on a hot streak, going 25-6, and approach the team took was also had a strong showing in the swam in the pool. While there and Nov. 2. hardly let off the throttle through- very different than the approach grueling 400 IM, taking 11th place were many promising moments At the time of writing, the out the year. They ended 2016 as of some of their meets later in in a time of 5:09.29. on Saturday, the team knows that Indians had won the opening the only team with more than 95 the season. Senior Paige Witter On the men’s side, their there is still a lot more to come. game in Cleveland by a score of wins, at 103-58. Their pitching was explained the team’s mindset: “I relays also had a strong showing The team has set lofty goals for the 6-0. By printing, they will have a huge strength, and they pro- think especially because it’s the in the first competition of the sea- season. “For the Women’s [Team], completed another two games. duced 3 strong contenders for the first meet of the season you go son. The 200-yard medley relay of we would like to get second at Many fans hope that this is Cy Young Award; Jon Lester, Kyle into it thinking about it in individ- sophomore Max Stahl, freshman conference; we got third last year the year that the Cubs break the Hendricks, and Jake Arrieta (who ual terms just kind of to see where Tom Goldberg, freshman Liam and we were really really close “curse” that has haunted them won it in 2015). you’re at instead of oh we’re here Wulfman, and senior Christian and we’ve gotten some really good since their last World Series victo- I said previously that the to win the meet because there are Bell took eighth with a time of new swimmers and a lot return- ry in 1908. The last year the Cubs Cubs would have a Golden State D-I, D-II teams. But, if we go into it 1:45.52. The 400-yard freestyle ing swimmers” expressed Witter. won the National League pennant Warriors-esque collapse, but I did thinking of it as a meet that’s just relay of Bell, freshman Jakob The Men’s Team is also aiming for was 1945, although they have not expect it to be against another to see where we’re at, to see where Struble, junior Travis Charlow, a higher place at the conference made the playoffs seven times in team from Cleveland. we’re at as a team and individually and junior Shumangu Feng took meet as they have “grown, both that span. Despite the successful season then you get a lot out of it and I ninth in a time of 3:51.03. In indi- in terms of size and in terms of The Indians, meanwhile, have that the Cubs have put on so far, I think we did get a lot out of it.” vidual competition, the Vikings ability, from last year” according quite a drought of their own, last can’t foresee a circumstance where The Swim Teams turned in were led by sophomore Jordan to Witter. winning in 1948—68 years ago— they are able to win it all. Their some strong performances, espe- Spalding who took 17th in the 500 The road to reaching their although they had very strong successes are undeniable, but it cially for this early in the season. freestyle with a time of 5:26.47. goals at the conference meet is a playoff pushes in the 1990s. comes down to winning in late The women’s team was led by Stahl also swam well taking 21st long one. It continues on Oct. 29, These are two of the three lon- October, which the Cubbies have solid relays as the 400-yard free- in the 100-yard backstroke com- as the Men’s and Women’s Swim gest droughts in all of professional been unable to do. Add to that the style relay of sophomore Lizzy pleting the race in a quick 59.10 Teams are back in competition as North American sports, the other fact that the last six winners (and Garcia-Creighton, junior Eryn seconds. they host Ripon at 1 p.m. at the held by the Arizona Cardinals NFL 24 of the last 28) took Game 1, and Blagg, junior Emei Thompson and While it may not be obvious Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center franchise, at 94 years. I’m predicting the Indians win it all freshman Bridget Duero took sev- looking at the results, there were in a dual meet. Injuries have been a large in six or fewer games. enth place in 3:54.68. The wom- many positives to take away from issue this year for Cleveland, most en’s 200-yard medley relay of the meet. “I think we are in a real- interestingly that of starting pitch- senior Danielle Millin, sophomore ly good place for the beginning er Trevor Bauer, who lacerated Emmi Zheng, Witter and Duero of the season, people had faster Oct. 28, 2016 SPORTS 5 THE LAWRENTIAN

Vikings of the Week by Shane Farrell by Arianna Cohen Arianna Neumeyer Cyra Bammer Volleyball Volleyball STANDINGS FOOTBALL

TEAM MWC OVR Monmouth 5-0 7-0 St. Norbert 5-0 5-2 Macalester 5-1 6-2 Lake Forest 4-2 6-2 Illinois 4-2 5-3 Cornell 2-3 3-4 Beloit 2-4 3-5 Lawrence 1-4 2-5 Knox 1-4 1-6 Ripon 1-5 1-7 Grinnell 0-5 0-7

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TEAM MWC OVR Knox 8-0 16-0-1 St. Norbert 5-2-1 9-6-1 Grinnell 5-2-1 8-6-2 Lake Forest 5-2-1 9-7-1 Ripon 4-2-1 13-2-1 Illinois 4-4 7-9-1 Monmouth 3-5 6-8-2 Photo by Emei Thompson Photo by Emei Thompson Beloit 2-6 4-9 Cornell 1-7 3-14 Today I had the pleasure to talk with Arianna Neumeyer. This week I sat down with my teammate Cyra Bammer. Cyra, Lawrence 0-7 1-13 Neumeyer, a sophomore, was named Midwest Conference Offensive a junior, has received her second Midwest Conference Player of the Volleyball Player of The Week. She helped lead the team to a 3-0 Week accolade in two consecutive weeks. Recently, Cyra reached a MEN’S SOCCER sweep against Midwest foes Beloit, Lake Forest, and Ripon. During milestone and was the ninth player in Lawrence history to record this run Neumeyer compiled 49 kills, six aces, 40 digs, and two over 1,000 digs. Cyra is looking forward to the possibility of helping TEAM MWC OVR blocks. The volleyball team has now won five in a row. our team make it to the conference tournament for the first time in Knox 7-0-1 13-3-1 Lawrence volleyball history. Shane Farrell: How did it feel to beat Beloit, Lake Forest and St. Norbert 7-1 14-3 Ripon all in the same week? Arianna Cohen: Where are you from? What drew you to Lawrence? Lake Forest 7-1 10-7 Grinnell 5-2-1 9-6-1 Arianna Neumeyer: It was quite exhilarating, considering Lake Cyra Bammer: I’m from Zionsville, a suburb of Indianapolis. I was Monmouth 4-3 5-9-1 Forest and Ripon are top rivals of ours. Not only did we beat our drawn to Lawrence because it gave me the opportunity to play vol- Lawrence 2-5-1 6-9-1 rivals, but also contributed to our five-game winning streak. It was leyball and get a great education. I wanted to play at a competitive Illinois 2-5 3-10-3 definitely a highlight in our season. level and be able to double major in biology and chemistry. Cornell 1-5-2 6-6-4 Beloit 1-6-1 6-8-1 SF: How do feel you played in those games? AC: You have switched positions twice in the past three years, how has this affected your mindset when you’re on the court? Ripon 0-8 4-12 AN: That week of games was one of the team’s top performances of the season. Everyone did their job and executed the plays like CB: It has definitely changed my mindset when I’m on the court. VOLLEYBALL we were supposed to. As a defensive player you have the mindset that nothing hits the floor and as an offensive threat on the outside you have to have a TEAM MWC OVR SF: You lead the team in kills and are in second for blocks. What do terminator mindset. Having played both positions, I’ve combined Cornell 9-0 17-6 you attribute your success to? the two to create the mindset of being very aggressive to keep the St. Norbert 6-1 11-13 ball off the floor but to have that killer instinct. Ripon 5-3 16-8 AN: I attribute my success to all the hard work put in to this sea- Grinnell 4-3 12-10 son. From the workouts coach Ayers gives us and the two-a-days AC: Your team recently had a tough weekend that may have nega- of preseason, a lot of time and dedication was needed for the per- tively impacted your journey to the conference tournament. What Lawrence 5-4 10-14 formances given by the team this year. do you think you and your teammates need to do to mentally Illinois 4-5 14-11 bounce back from this setback? Lake Forest 3-6 7-15 SF: Do you feel the team has reached the peak of its performance? Monmouth 2-5 7-16 CB: After this weekend, we’ll be focusing on our next two games. Knox 2-5 6-19 AN: I do not believe the team has reached their top performance. At this point whether we make the conference tournament is Beloit 0-8 9-14 We have a chance to make it to the tournament for the first time in outside of our hands. We have to treat this next week as any other Lawrence volleyball history, so hopefully if we made the tourna- week where we are preparing for not only some non-conference WOMEN’S TENNIS ment, that will be our top performance. games but also some very important conference games. TEAM MWC OVR SF: After being named to the All-Midwest Conference Second AC: What are your goals that you wish to achieve in your final year Team for your outstanding performance last year, how do you feel on the volleyball team next season? Grinnell 9-0 10-1 you played this year? St. Norbert 8-1 10-6 CB: At this point in the season, it’s hard to focus on anything else Cornell 7-2 10-3 AN: Compared to last years season, I feel like I grew as a player. than us making it to the conference tournament. However, looking Lake Forest 6-3 8-4 I’ve become smarter with the choices I make on the court and my at next year my goal is to do everything that I can to help my team Lawrence 5-4 6-6 abilities have improved significantly. make it to the conference tournament and winning it. Knox 4-5 5-12 Ripon 3-6 6-10 SF: How do you balance being a college athlete with the academic AC: How does it feel to possibly be the first team in Lawrence vol- Illinois 2-7 2-8 challenges of Lawrence?’ leyball history to attend the conference tournament? Monmouth 1-8 1-12 AN: The volleyball team has a lot of diverse majors which means CB: It’s an amazing feeling and it’s very exciting. It’s an awesome Beloit 0-9 0-14 there is at least one other person who has taken a similar class and feeling knowing that all of the hard work that everyone on the they’re all willing to help. There also is a lot of downtime on the team put in over the summer and during preseason could possibly bus rides to games to get homework done. pay off. We have put countless hours working on our skills and See page 9 Statistics are courtesy of www.midwestconference.org LET’S GO, LAWRENCE! Oct. 26, 2016 6 FEATURES Oct. 28, 2016 THE LAWRENTIAN Spooky Scary Lawrence: The Untold Stories

told me about hearing strange noises, years that had ghost stories attached to “Mary A.P. seems to understand that screams especially, from the theatre, includ- them. “It seems theatre and ghosts go she's not allowed to disturb a performance, Karina Barajas ing alumni from as far back as the 1970s, hand and hand,” said Pitts. “So I could see but she can show up at any routine rehears- Staff Writer ______Campus Safety officers and faculty mem- Stansbury being haunted.” al,” said Troy. “Once we begin the dress Midterms are finally over, and if that bers,” said Dix. According to the archives, J. Thomas and Julie Esch Hurvis rehearsal process, Mary A.P. leaves us alone. was not scary enough, Halloween is just “one theory is that it was a worker that fell Professor of Theatre and Drama and When I came as a student in the early around the corner. To get in the spirit to his death when they were building the Professor of Theatre Arts Tim Troy has 1980s, she was so popular that everyone of Halloween I consulted the Lawrence theatre. Others have suggested it was the a different experience. “I believe in the seemed to have heard of, or actually expe- archives for some scary, haunting stories. owner of the home that was torn down to ghost of Mary A.P. Stansbury,” said Troy. rienced, the presence of Mary A. P. As a Celebrating Halloween, the archives build the Music-Drama Center.” “We usually refer to her as ‘Mary A.P.’ She student, we did some late-night searching sponsors the annual “Haunted Lawrence” Technical Director Aaron Sherkow is usually appears as a flash of light in corner for her in the nooks and crannies of the the- walking tours for the 10th year in a row. a skeptic and has not had any ghost sight- of your eye, then a hollow rustling sound atre. We were not armed with any kind of This year, it would be a seated storytelling ings or encounters, but knows of people follows as you look toward the direction ghost defense, but we believed that if Mary event in the Milwaukee-Downer Room of who certainly have had them. “When I was of the light. Typically the light comes from A. P. appeared we could quote Shakespeare the Seeley G. Mudd Library on Wednesday, a student, people would say goodnight to a dark corner of the theatre, then you turn (except from ‘Macbeth’) as way of pacify- Oct. 26, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Due to the her when they were the last ones out,” to see it, the sound comes high up from the ing her. Of course, one cannot quote from size of the room attendance was limited to said Sherkow. “I never did. I was here a lot fly loft. I assume she travels quickly. I have ‘Macbeth’ in a theatre without drawing the 30 people. and the last one out a lot, frequently doing experienced this phenomenon myself 10 to anger a whole host of theatrical demons. “In addition to past walking tours, I things with ladders and electricity that a 12 times over the years.” Our conclusion at the time was that Mary A. have also done presentations on this topic ghost could take advantage of if she was “It is pretty typical for theatres to P. does not like to be tracked, or followed or for alumni at Reunion for the past several mad.” be labeled as haunted,” said Sherkow. sought out in any way. She's shy.” years,” said archivist Erin Dix. “This will be Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts “Traditionally theatres use a ‘ghost light’ to To this day, if you are near Troy when the 12th “Haunted Lawrence” event for me Keith Pitts never had a ghost experience keep ghosts happy, but I think it was origi- he sees that flash of light or hear an unex- in my six years of working here.” at Lawrence, but has had odd things occur nally about burning off access gas, and then plained noise in the fly loft, you will hear Dix’s favorite story to tell is the haunt- in other theatres over the i t was about safety as we continu- him recite a brief, soft Shakespeare quote. ing of Ormsby Hall in 1899 when ally change the “Lately I've used: We are such stuff as it was an all-women dorm. space from dreams are made on,” Troy added. “That The girls chased the show to seems to make her happy.” ghost out with their show.” Mysterious sounds and shadows have hairpins. The story been reported in Cloak Theater when it is is reported in the empty. Troy believes that Cloak Theatre February 1899 issue is not haunted because there is no ghost of The Lawrentian. of Ted Cloak. “Ted was so settled and so The ghost’s name is beloved that everyone he knew holds a Ms. Havisham, who warm place in their hearts for him,” Troy has gotten so famous said. “He is at rest in the afterlife.” that her name is “Mary A.P. does not haunt Cloak included in the hall Theatre,” Troy concluded. “As far as I can directory. tell, if Mary A.P. spends any time in Cloak Supposedly, both Theatre, she is quietly resting.” theaters in the Music- Drama Center are haunted. TRIVIA QUESTION: Stansbury Illustration by Claire How many seats are there in Stansbury theatre? Theatre is haunted Zimmerman. by a ghost named Send your answers to [email protected] by 5 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. Mary A.P. Stansbury. “Many people have The End Is Near: The Final Debate Photo Feature : Halloween Spirit Andrew Brown her stances on strict vetting processes for appoint justices that would uphold the 1973 Staff Writer immigrants entering the country, as well “Roe v. Wade” Supreme Court decision, ______as her plan to offer more access to the path which was critical in permitting a woman’s Around Campus The final of the three debates for the of citizenship to any undocumented immi- right to receive an abortion. Clinton stood 2016 presidential election took place on grants in the United States. firm on her stance that a woman has a right Wednesday, Oct. 19. Hillary Clinton and Clinton turned the issue of protecting to make her own decisions when it comes Donald Trump took to the debate stage the United States from foreign countries to her healthcare, and that she will defi- in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, by attacking Trump on his relations with nitely nominate justices to the court that where moderator Chris Wallace from Fox Vladimir Putin. Trump remarkably con- agree with that stance. News proposed a series of topics that the demned the actions of Russian hackers Trump’s ideal Supreme Court leaned candidates would discuss in fifteen-minute to interfere in this U.S. election cycle. He towards an equally controversial issue: the segments. The topics of the night ranged confirmed that he supports good relations protection of the Second Amendment at all from immigration and border control, the between Russia and the United States, and costs. Trump said he would elect justices economy, stances on military interference made a claim that Clinton and President that would uphold the legacy of Justice in Mosul, Iraq and the peaceful transition of Obama have been “outsmarted” by Putin. Scalia and interpret the Constitution exactly power after the election cycle. When it came to a discussion about the as it is written. He condemned any restric- When it came to foreign policy, both military action taking place in Mosul, Iraq, tions on the Second Amendment and con- Trump and Clinton faced criticism over Trump claimed that the action was only firmed his justices will focus primarily on their policies regarding the protection of taken to make Clinton “look good” right protecting that explicit right to American our borders. Clinton targeted Trump on before the election. He also denied that citizens. Clinton partially agreed with his radical border control policies, includ- he ever supported the war in Iraq, while Trump, saying that the Second Amendment ing the construction of the infamous wall Clinton honorably owned up to her own is a guaranteed right that deserves to be that has been central to Trump’s immigra- support of the war at a time when many protected, but also needs to have common Fallon Sellers and Sophia Dion-Kirschner outside of their room. tion platform. According to The Washington politicians from both parties believed it was sense regulations to it. Post, recent polls have suggested that nearly necessary for the protection of American Probably the biggest topic of the 70 percent of voters disagree with Trump’s citizens after the terrorist attacks on 9/11. night, however, concerned whether or not border security policies. On the topic of Syria, Clinton said she would Donald Trump would uphold the tradi- Trump tried to argue his opponent support a no-fly zone over the country after tion of a peaceful transition of power to had also supported the construction of the many negotiations have been made with Hillary Clinton if she wins the election in wall when she was in the U.S. Senate. He Syria and Russia in order to prevent a new November. Trump avoided the topic all also seemed to condemn President Obama’s war. together by stating: “I will look at it at the actions of deporting millions of undocu- On domestic issues, the biggest topic time.” This issue is a major concern for the mented immigrants while in the Oval Office, discussed dealt with the selection of safety of the candidates after the election which effectively confused voters on wheth- Supreme Court justices. It has been sug- results are in and undermines the integrity er or not Trump actually agrees with his gested that the next president may have of the American election process. own immigration policies. Clinton dodged the opportunity to appoint up to three or With the conclusion of the final debate, these accusations by arguing that border four justices to the Supreme Court, includ- the only thing left in this election cycle is to security is necessary in places for the pro- ing the spot left vacant by the sudden hit the polls on Nov. 8 and cast a vote. tection of American citizens, but thoroughly death of Justice Antonin Scalia earlier this condemned the controversial policy. year. Clinton condemned the Republican- Chris Wallace targeted Clinton on her dominated Senate for not following their immigration policies as well and questioned constitutional duty and refusing to vote her in particular about her “open borders” on the nominee that President Obama has policies. Clinton touched on this issue in presented to replace Scalia. Rrita Osmani and Emily Austin present their room decoration. the previous debate, and briefly reaffirmed Clinton went on to say that she would Oct. 28, 2016 FEATURES 7 THE LAWRENTIAN Visit Day and Admissions’ Diversity Efforts Katie Mueller “People aren’t all For The Lawrentian necessarily high ______and mighty, but On the first day of reading period, down-to-earth, Thursday, Oct. 20, even though many I’ve seen that a lot Lawrentians were away from campus, here.” Lawrence welcomed many high school stu- Explaining dents on the first Visit Day of the year. how this visit had Although prospective students could not influenced him, attend classes, they still got to experience Thatcher stated, some of the Lawrence difference by spend- “People aren’t all ing time with overnight hosts, attending upper-class or all presentations and talking to admissions white here,” and counselors, Lawrentians and fellow pro- then completed his spective students. This is also a great thought in saying, opportunity to observe the Admissions “When you’re in a Office’s new efforts to increase diversity place that’s primar- amongst Lawrentians by making Lawrence ily homogenous, it more accessible, friendly and affordable to becomes sort of like all. These efforts are amongst many that an echo chamber, Lawrence is doing to encourage greater and when you have diversity. multiple groups Talking to us, prospective students of people who all shared how they had been navigating their come together in a college search so far and the role that diver- community, it cre- sity had played in that search. ates a big and wel- Prospective students explore Lawrence on a campus tour. Grace Lehman from Roseville, Wis. coming feeling.” Photo by Larissa Davis shared with us her excitement about poten- Junior Lauren McLester-Davis, a stu- application process for such students,” diversity, there are groups like the IDEA tially being in the Conservatory. “It’s a dog- dent employee in the Admissions Office, McLester-Davis stated. “We’re able to con- team and people like Lauren working for friendly campus,” she added. Lehman was emphasized the importance of diversity in nect those students with different resourc- that diversity, as it is of value both to pro- also most impressed that “people all have a the work she has been doing. McLester- es on campus so they can get a sense of spective and current students. shared passion here.” According to Lehman, Davis is specifically on the Inclusivity, what it would be like. The Diversity Center The presence of diversity allows for despite people’s different backgrounds, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Team, has office hours where students can come greater depth and breadth of perspec- everyone seemed connected by a passion which is a group of Lawrentians working to in on the visit days and learn about what tives to be shared and experienced. As for learning. Explaining why diversity on help high school students of diverse back- diversity at Lawrence looks like.” the pursuit of diversity continues by all college campus is important to her, Lehman grounds in their college application pro- According to McLester-Davis, diversity Lawrentians, it is essential to be aware of said “if there isn’t diversity, it’s going to be cess. They host projects and events which is a campus priority. “I think as an educa- the value of diversity, understanding its boring.” focus on diversity and work within the tional institution, it’s really key for us to be significance in the growth of a community. Thatcher Donovan, from St. Louis Park, community to find ways to support these able to educate everyone on this subject, Minn., talked about the dual-degree program prospective students. which is something I’m really passionate and the small-class structure. Commenting “This prospective student visit is one about,” she commented. While Lawrence on the campus culture, Donovan said of three events this month to increase the still has strides to make in order to attain

TRIVIA QUESTION: How many seats are there in Stansbury theatre? Lawrence Students Prepare Send your answers to [email protected] by 5 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. for Future in Business Sarah Wells cess in the company. For The Lawrentian The trip also allowed the students to ______visit smaller startup companies, On Being Photo Feature For the first reading period of the with Krista Tippett and Gravie. At On : Halloween Spirit school year, there were a plentiful of excit- Being with Krista Tippett, the office of the ing trips, one of which was the Lawrence radio show was smaller, nice and cozy. Scholars in Business (LSB) trip, made pos- The workers seemed to be very close with Around Campus sible by Career Services and the Office one another. They talked about the social of Alumni and Constituency Engagement and economic challenges they have gone (ACE). On Oct. 20 and 21, 26 students through in their process of beginning the of various majors including economics, company. Gravie, on the other hand, is an anthropology and physics got to travel to insurance startup company, founded by a Minneapolis, Minn. to learn about working Lawrence alumnus, Abir Sen ‘97. The stu- in business and networking with alumni. dents also met Henry Chesnutt ’14, a cur- “The trip was designed for students to rent employee there, whom talked about meet alumni and other professional con- how the classes he took at Lawrence helped nections in their working environments him get ready for life after Lawrence. and gain knowledge about their various Not only did the students get spoken industries,” said Mandy Netzel, Assistant to by the alumni at their workplaces, they Director of Career Services. The students got to speak with the alumni over dinner visited four different companies: RBC on Thursday night. “Career Services were Wealth Management, On Being with Krista so nice by giving us support to help us net- Tippett, Optum and Gravie. work with the alumni during dinner,” said “I enjoyed going to the companies and Huynh. The trip was sponsored entirely by seeing all of the different aspects of each alumni’s donations. company from being very corporative to a The LSB trip happens annually during very casual—almost hipster—and nonprof- the Fall midterm reading period. The trip it type of field,” said senior Regina Cornish. goes to not only Minneapolis, but also other Fallon Sellers and Sophia Dion-Kirschner outside of their room. Talking about RBC Wealth Management, places like Milwaukee and Chicago. Cornish a financial advisory company with many was lucky enough to stay in Minneapolis for employers of diverse backgrounds, sopho- two extra days after the trip, during which more Hoa Huynh was very impressed. “RBC she “got to venture around Minneapolis was the most impressive company to me,” and see some more beautiful parts of the said Huynh. “The employer talked about city.” She loved the experience of going to his personal experiences. He also stressed Minneapolis with a Lawrence group being to not stop trying and that business is all so great and diverse. about relationships.” Students also got to So if you are interested in finding out meet some alumni who are currently work- more about the life of businesses, learning ing at RBC, Craig Bishop ’13 and Gus Bishop how to network and getting the chance to ’13. They talked about their personal expe- put those skills to use and, lastly, travelling riences and how Lawrence prepared them to a new and exciting city, check out the to work in a different environment than next LSB trip. “I’d recommend for people to what they were used to. go,” said Noguchi. ”It was beneficial going Similar to RBC, Optum, an insurance on this trip to learn about the process of Becca Tibbetts poses next to her room door decoration. company, is another giant that the par- internships and to listen to workers’ per- ticipant visited. “The architecture and infra- sonal stories. It was an interesting experi- structure were amazing,” said sophomore ence, especially if you’ve never been to Photos by Larissa Davis Kazuma Noguchi. At Optum, the students Minneapolis before.” Rrita Osmani and Emily Austin present their room decoration. visited with Zach Martin ’16 and McKenzie Rech ’16, who talked about the hiring pro- 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Oct. 28, 2016 THE LAWRENTIAN Trout opens seventh season of Jazz

Splinter Reeds Concert expressing sentiments vocally. From the instrumental to the Izzy Yellen vocal, “3 Songs, 3 Interludes” Columnist ______never failed to resonate as a purely human piece, rich with Sometimes I am left emotion. speechless after concerts. While this selection was Sometimes I am left wanting hands down my favorite and a to write infinite words. Usually favorite among several other it is a healthy median. In the attendees, a lot of the enjoy- case of the concert by Splinter ment and engagement of the Reeds, a reed quintet from the program came from how Bay Area, it was the second drastically different the other scenario. As I began this col- compositions were. This could umn less than an hour after be expected, as five different the end of the performance, I composers were featured, but Koby Brown, Jakob Heinemann and Jack Breen open the first concert of the Trout Museum of Art’s seventh concert season of “Jazz could already feel my thoughts Splinter Reeds tastefully cre- at the Trout.” Photo by Hikari Miné getting ahead of themselves, ated a program that brought wanting to spill out onto the forth their talents and back- sic solos, responding to the mood loosely and with humor; they page in pure poeticism while grounds as individuals and an Wendell Leafstedt of the gallery though the music. replaced the lyrics to the clas- I was doing my best to knead ensemble. Staff Writer At 7:30 p.m., the featured sic “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and sculpt the ensemble’s The opener, “Pinched” ______guest artists Mardra and Reggie and Write Myself a Letter” to “I’m dense and diverse sonic pal- by Ryan Brown, was a tour de On Thursday, Oct. 20, The Thomas appeared onstage. gonna sit right down and like ette into cohesive sentences force in layered, bouncy activi- Trout Museum of Art opened sea- Following a gracious introduction myself on Facebook.” They also that hopefully come close to ty, robustly moving forward. As son seven of its “Jazz at the Trout” by Trout Museum of Art President played Stevie Wonder’s “Never reflecting what I heard and felt. light, rounded notes from the concerts. The concert involved a Pamela Williams-Lime, they began Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer” It is an exciting process, but higher three voices flashed like Lawrence University jazz trio and to play. The first tune was instru- rearranged for their ensemble. each moment is fleeting and neurons on top, the lower bas- guest artists Mardra and Reggie mental only; Mardra waited off to After the music ended, the buzzes in and out of mind, mak- soon and bass clarinet inter- Thomas, a husband-and-wife duo the side while Reggie played with gallery lights came up and people ing capturing them difficult. jected with heavy phrases, pull- based in Illinois. their backing bassist Marlene and were invited to pass through the After doing my best to preserve ing at the already quivering yet Attendees were encouraged percussionist Tim. featured exhibit once again before these thoughts by means of an strong main theme. The greatly to explore the featured exhibition, Mardra is a jazz vocalist who they exited. Near the museum’s initial few sentences, I can go contrasting “Auditory Scene “Golden Legacy: Original Art from started her career in St. Louis. main door was a recycled instru- back to my review now, having Analysis II” by Eric Wubbels 65 Years of Golden Books,” a col- She is also an actress and voice ment sculpture by Dennis Voigt, digested the concert a bit more let the quintet dive into the lection of works by illustrators of actress; in addition to her world which looks like a cheerful bird a few days after the concert. extremes of their instruments, the famous Little Golden Books. class performances with Reggie, made out of saxophone parts. This was a unique concert showcasing the sounds most Over 60 works were on display. she is known for her live covers of Every guest artist featured in the for me to attend. As much as would deem as “ugly” or “abra- Represented artists included Billie Holliday. Jazz at the Trout series will sign I enjoy most contemporary sive,” but by focusing on them, Richard Scarry, Garth Williams, Reggie, who also began his the sculpture after their perfor- composed music I am shown, Wubbels and Splinter Reeds Tibor Gergely, Gertrude Elliott performance career in St. Louis, mance. An ongoing silent auction I am not in that world—the produced an alluring sonic and Trina Hyman. is currently the head of Northern will determine the final owner of world so many of my friends illusion—much of the acoustic While people explored the Illinois University School of the sculpture at the end of this are deeply immersed in—and sounds created sounded elec- exhibition, a student jazz trio from Music’s Jazz Studies Program. He year. I feel like there is no way for tronically manipulated, defying Lawrence set the mood with an travels to collegiate jazz festivals The Trout Museum of Art will me to catch up. By going to the norms of the instruments hour-long set of thoughtful music and events all over the country, hold the next concert in the “Jazz concerts like these, I feel like playing them. Also included including both familiar jazz stan- but prefers to spend his time in at the Trout” series on November I am trying to enter a world I in the program was Matthew dards and newer works. There the Midwest. Having heard of 17, again with an opening perfor- need more background in, but Shlomowitz’s “Line & Length,” a was a carpeted stage area com- Lawrence’s jazz program, he was mance by the Lawrence University the only way to get that back- piece that was constantly spin- plete with fixed colored lights for excited to perform at the Trout jazz trio at 6:30 p.m. and with ground is to listen. It’s a strange ning out of control and that ambiance. Museum of Art so close to the guest artists performing at 7:30 paradox and while I am usually altered how I listen to music. The group is comprised of school’s campus. p.m. For more information and a bit nervous, albeit excited, Shlomowitz, in his notes, junior Koby Brown on percussion, The two of them had obvi- to purchase tickets, please visit I pretty much always leave shared that he composed the senior Jakob Heinemann on dou- ous chemistry on stage. The casu- troutmuseum.org. Thanks to these concerts fulfilled and piece by use of “lines of various ble bass and senior Jack Breen on ally elegant way they laced their Hannah Bain and Molly Frederick with a renewed interest. Seeing lengths,” and while this seems saxophone. Their most memora- piano and vocal lines together for allowing The Lawrentian to Splinter Reeds in Harper Hall too simple—almost comical— ble tunes were “In Walked Bud” by could only have come from years cover this event. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, did it was hard not to take in every- Thelonious Monk and “Lonnie’s of experience performing togeth- exactly that. thing played as minimally that. Lament” by John Coltrane. Each er. They approached the concert It is rare for me to be so Despite the differences member coolly improvised virtuo- theme, “Classic Modern Jazz,” engaged throughout a whole each piece and composer had, program of composed music— Splinter Reeds brought the there was little to no impro- whole program together with visation—but the conviction exhilarating fervor. The final that each of the five musicians piece, “Splinter” by Marc Mellits, had playing five very different was a perfect closer, bringing compositions was powerful as together many of the elements they gave it their all, electrify- previously heard in the program. ing and personalizing the nota- Composed of eight short move- tions in front of them. A defi- ments with each entitled after a Amos Egleston Trio nite highlight of the program tree, “Splinter” is a sonic explora- was “3 Songs, 3 Interludes,” tion of the visual aspects each composed by their friend Erik tree has, and while I could not Deluca. The piece, which incor- quite conjure up all of the tree’s premieres at the VR porated ambient noise from the images during their respective quintet’s phones in glasses and movements, each transported Margaret Norby the trio’s premiere. Though the set was more vocals in addition to their typi- me with a different soundscape, Staff Writer The Amos Egleston Trio func- informally presented, the audience cal instrumentation, explored slowing or freezing time and ______tioned smoothly as each mem- still took the time to acknowledge themes of love and relation- meditating on the beauty of Last Friday, Oct. 21, the ber took turns showcasing their the group through applause and ships in a poetic and melan- nature. Splinter Reeds put on Amos Egleston Trio debuted at skills after each refrain was laid the occasional whoop or call. The cholic way. Deluca also pulled quite a dense show that I am still the Viking Room from 10 p.m. to out. Though Egleston carried the Amos Egleston Trio, though well from a diverse palette of styles digesting with repeated listens midnight. The trio includes Amos tune on trumpet, he would often unified already, has many more and compositional techniques, of their record “Got Stung” and Egleston, trumpet; Clay Knoll, bass step back to let Knoll or Green years to refine their ensemble in blending dreamy instrumental deep thinking, and I am eager to and Daniel Green, percussion. All have their chance to show off as their time at Lawrence. It would harmonies with repetitive and further investigate the plethora three members of the group are well. The trio played smooth, calm not be surprising to see them take simple singing, artfully blur- of contemporary music I do not freshmen, and the group plays pri- jazz that was both accessible and the stage again soon. ring the lines between play- yet know. marily jazz. Posters were distrib- pleasant to an audience of both ing through an instrument and uted around campus to advertise beginners and experts in music. Oct. 28, 2016 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 THE LAWRENTIAN

it would be.” Donnel Haley also Football came in with 12 carries for 70 continued from page 4 yards for Lawrence. Lake Forest’s Album Review Cleary came in with 15 out of 27 played very well. When asked completed passes for 208 yards about the game, quarterback and a touchdown. Santiago led Philip Santiago stated, “We could the Vikings with 12 out of 24 com- BackPOCKET’s have played better but I think we pleted passes for 172 yards and a still fought well as a team…and touchdown, also running 14 times we were fighting against some for 54 yards. Their next game will “Primary Colors” adversity out there, the game was be this Saturday at Grinnell. become one and the same and ter every time. a lot closer than people thought tangle together in beautifully, Listeners might Izzy Yellen dirtily funky ways. get initially get hooked with the Columnist ______Despite meshing so well delicate but deliberate vocals or and naturally, the band needed a the tight, crunchy horn lines, but Campus band BackPOCKET leader to get through their hiatus as they venture on, the real joy (formerly known as DOPE AF) and to get to the point of releas- in listening to the album will was on an indefinite hiatus this ing thirty minutes of polished most likely be hearing how much past year but made a triumphant music. That leader was senior creativity and fun the band has return with its debut album, Alex Seizovic. While he most together. The way the vocals and “Primary Colors.” The album, noticeably plays trumpet all over horns come together with the which melds jazz, hip hop, funk the album, his true talent shows often comical yet sometimes and R&B, features six originals itself in the forms of songwriter, profound rapping, solid rhythm Athlete of the Week: Bammer and a cover of Donald Byrd’s producer and frontman. Since section and electric moments continued from page 5 the band’s conception, Seizovic of improvisation is organic and “Think Twice” arranged by guest working as a team for one goal and that was to make it to the conference has had a clear vision for what contagious, and it is impossible artist and senior Miles Allen. Two and achieving that is amazing of the originals were created on the band could and should do, to articulate my experience with the spot in the studio, further and with this hefty project of this album without a smile on AC: Do you have any pregame rituals? proving the group’s chemistry composing, improvising, record- my face. and talent. BackPOCKET is truly ing several musicians and pro- You can get BackPOCKET’s CB: Like most of the team would say, I listen to music. But my individual ducing, he brought this vision to “Primary Colors” at realback- a collaborative effort, with each ritual is always reading a quote. It says, “What are you afraid of? Getting fruition concisely and groovily. pocket.bandcamp.com. of the eight members steeped injured? It will heal. Passing out? You will still be alive. Not being able to The result is a dense but in improvisation and various breathe? You can once you’re done. Feeling pain? It will go away. Are you accessible listen filled with genres, allowing their musical afraid of competition? Whatever it is, don’t be afraid to go out because enjoyable morsels that get bet- and non-musical personalities to as soon as you cross the finish line you should know you have nothing left. Be fearless from start to finish.” Improvised Micro-operas confront gun violence Bridget Bartal of Opera Studies and Associate interesting format, the venue the rest of the performers fell to manner, the man approached the Staff Writer Professor of Music and Margaret was split into eight different sec- the ground, dead. group, grabbing their instruments ______Paek, Instructor of Dance. tions, each with a separate per- Following a similar theme, and creating a sense of unease On Monday, Oct. 24, a group Comprised of students from the formance. In the first vignette, junior Nathan Brase’s perfor- and fear for everyone present. The of Lawrentians performed a Improvisation Group of Lawrence performers mimicked carefree mance, “On Top of The World and convincing and realistic nature of series of improvised micro-operas University (IGLU), opera studies children playing with toy guns. Falling,” was particularly dismal. these scenes continually forced called “Straight from the Hip” at and the dance program, the per- Gradually, this portrayal of guns He began by jovially singing, “I the audience to question the pres- an off-campus venue—a nearby formances confronted the topic of as child’s play was replaced by feel good today.” The performance ence of guns. art gallery called The Draw. The gun presence in our community feelings of fear and unrest. In a took a dark turn as Brase began In the vignette “Unpredictable performances were directed by and provided for a thought-pro- violent and spastic gesture, senior to writhe in pain and frustration, Machine,” senior Lizzie Burmeister Matt Turner, Instructor of Music; voking night. Nathan Montgomery symbolically unable to complete the phrase outstandingly played the role of a Copeland Woodruff, Director In an untraditional but morphed his guitar into a gun, and he was shouting so confidently student who witnessed gun vio- before. lence. Repeatedly, Burmeister Insanity filled stated that there was a bullet in The Draw as the window by her locker. With Brase hysteri- each repetition of the phrase, she cally insisted became more frantic and terri- he felt fine fied until she eventually began to before raising scream. In the background, instru- a chair over ments provided an uncontrollable his head in a cacophony of sound. It was a dis- violent and turbing experience. suicidal man- Each one of the performanc- ner. es equipped the audience with Upstairs, moving takes on gun presence. the perfor- Throughout the event, IGLU musi- mances were cians used their instruments to held in small mimic the sounds of gunshots. rooms, mak- This effect, matched with chill- ing for a very ing singing, hushed whispers and intimate set- bloodcurdling screams, often ting. One of filled the venue with an extreme the vignettes uneasiness. The event was not by portrayed a any means lighthearted or pleas- happy group ing, but it was not supposed to be. of people Instead, the audience left disqui- playing music eted, questioning the important until another topic of gun presence—surely that performer is what the performers and direc- emerged tors of “Straight from the Hip” from behind wanted to evoke. a door. In a startling Junior Emma Reading, flute, performs in a micro-opera at “The Draw.” and creepy Photo by Angelica Hurtado

Find us /Lawrentian @The_Lawrentian online! www.lawrentian.com @TheLawrentian 10 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS Oct. 28, 2016 THE LAWRENTIAN WHAT IS GOING ON WITH LAW- See Things You Will Hate logical because the wolves know what the sheep is and don’t know RENCE’S MUSIC SCENE? Henry Dykstal what to make of a human infant— Staff Writer apart of the universal rules in ______The Conservatory gives Lawrence students the opportunity to see music played which you’ve created. Sure, you at a high level by their peers. Because of the high caliber of musicianship attracted by An open letter to Monsieur do stuff like have no real plot, a the Conservatory, student bands also provide high-quality performances in a more Alain Guiraudie, director of the terrible male lead and an unsatis- new film “Staying Vertical”, fying ending that made me actu- informal setting. This term however, Lawrence’s live music scene has been fairly inac- Dear Mssr. Alain, ally twitch, but who cares if your tive, despite at least three campus bands releasing albums. Recent changes in band I have not seen any of your film is most likely nothing? Who lineups and the limited availability of suitable venues have caused some turmoil in films before your latest effort, even cares that you will never the student music scene, but we can take steps to revive this important part of cam- which premiered back at the read this letter? You followed up your very popular murder mys- pus culture. Cannes Film Festival in May and which I got the honor of seeing tery “Stranger by the Lake” with Unfortunately, several former student bands did not survive the transition into at the Chicago Film Festival, but I an insult to the idea of making the new school year. Wild Firth, a party favorite in years past, has now left campus wish to say this: thank you. I say nice with the mainstream, and for that you have my respect. Your due to three out of its four members graduating in 2016. This year, known campus thank you truly and profoundly for this film, which is funny, because I movie was kind of lame, Alain. I’m bands include MF Gritz, the Goat Wizard, Rat Park and Partybistas, all of which have sort of hated it, but it doesn’t genuinely glad I saw it. been less active for various reasons. Although MF Gritz and Rat Park are actively writ- matter. This is a film, alongside OK, we got the novelty gimmick ing new music, there haven’t been performance events since LU-Aroo last spring for the Daniels’ “Swiss Army Man”, is out of the way. Sorry about that to them to showcase their musical talents. one of the few things in this year’s everyone who was confused and/ typical endless deluge of watered- or suffered through my literary Recent changes in on-campus housing have also had a significant impact on our down comic book movies, biopics silliness. Suffice to say, you should campus music scene. For the past few years, Sinfonia, Art House and Greenfire had based on real people where their totally go see “Staying Vertical”, stand-alone housing where they regularly hosted live music. However, those houses lives were more interesting than a even if you don’t like it. In fact, I suspect every single one of you have now been repurposed, moving Sinfonia and Greenfire to lofts in Colman. While literal dramatization thereof and terribly improvised comedies… who ever reads this will hate this the lofts make for comfortable living spaces, the increased possibility of noise viola- that actually dares to be original. movie with a passion. This is not tions within the larger dormitory environment, as well as the low-ceilinged, concrete- And I’m not talking in that pseu- to insult you, but simply a descrip- heavy layout of the lofts mean they are not ideal for concerts. do “LOL I’m SO RANDOM” way tor of the piece of art that it is. In that the internet tries to do, with fact, it’s why I think you won’t like These changes make groups look to outside venues, such as the Warch Campus their cats and overused memes it you should see it. Center, to host concerts. However, performances sponsored by student organizations and intentional lowercase let- The same goes true with films in the Campus Center are usually much less well-attended than those taking place ters to make things funnier. No, like “Possession” (the 80s one, not at parties in small houses. The more formal, less intimate events held at the Campus how many movies dance over the the one with Gwyneth Paltrow lines like this regarding sexual- and a very, very miscast Aaron Center are not usually in line with the raucous, not-necessarily-sober atmosphere of ity and good taste? What other Eckhart), “The Handmaiden” a house show. movie would have a scene where (which I think a good number of The hindrances discussed above are not likely to change anytime soon, so the we see a woman give birth in you will like, but only if you have a very…peculiar sense of humor), question becomes, what can be done to revitalize our campus’ live music scene? incredibly gross detail after sever- al establishing shots of her look- and “The Man Who Fell to Earth”. First of all, on-campus organizations that do have the capacity to host live bands ing very attractive indeed? What These are all films which are fun- should do so. Thus far, Sig-Ep and soon to be Co-Op and Greenfire are the only organi- other movie would then have a damentally themselves, a truly dif- ferent voice that deserves your zations with their own houses that have hosted performances. Hosting live music not climactic scene of that child’s grandfather using that baby as time and consideration, because only helps performers, but the organizations as well, as it brings in a different crowd bait to hunt wolves? What kind life is short. Why would you see to their events, meaning they are able to reach out to more people. of film would feature a tree that some white dude play a historical What’s more, we should look to underclassmen to take the initiative and start can read your vitals, a film pro- figure and grimace and be bril- ducer hunting his screenwriter liant for two-and-a-half hours, their own bands on campus. Lawrence has so many creative and dedicated musicians, with a gun, and a man complain- when you can see something like it should not be a challenge to assemble a decent lineup. What’s more, the liberal arts ing about his boyfriend trying to what I described above? There audience has always been receptive to more unconventional sounds, so people will seduce a kangaroo, all within a are pleasures in the ordinary, but probably enjoy any new act that surfaces. thirty-minute span of each other? sometimes to feel truly alive you Who would make the emotional have to watch something that, in Student music outside of the Conservatory has filled an important part of life at pivot of their film involve Pink a rather dark way to put it, does Lawrence in years past for musicians and audience members alike. While this term Floyd and the single most shock- not care about you but is fully con- has been a difficult transition for many groups, it is up to students to create and fill ing bedroom scene since Marlon cerned with other things. It’s up to you to accept that, and I hope new spaces for this music to continue to flourish on campus. Brando and some butter in “Last Tango in Paris?” And not only that, you do. “Staying Vertical” has no your masterful direction and han- chance of coming to Appleton, but Letters to the Editor can be sent in to Opinions & Editorials Editor, Jonathan Rubin at jonathan.c.rubin@ dling of tone all make it seem if verily, you could do a lot worse lawrence.edu. We review all letters and consider them for publication. The Lawrentian staff reserves the not logical—because come on, a than seeking it out. human baby doesn’t make sense right to edit for clarity, decency, style and space. All letters should be submitted on the Monday before pub- as wolf bait, the baby sheep at lication, and should not be more than 350 words. the end of the film is much more Bring Swings to Lawrence Emma Fredrickson fun. The woman said that she and bite and have to run back to my Staff Writer her friends would do this all the room. I believe that people our The opinions expressed in The Lawrentian are ______time when they were here and, age truly forget how fun these As a Student Phonathon in the Halloween spirit, I thought things are. That silly sinking feel- those of the students, faculty and community Caller, I get the chance to speak it would be prudent to share this ing when you close your eyes, to dozens of alumni every term. tale with the rest of the student how satisfying it was to get your members who wrote them. All facts are as One of my favorite stories I have body. swing to go as high as it would heard while working this job was However, when remembering go (you almost went all the way provided by the authors. The Lawrentian does one from a very old alumna. She this story, it made me think about around!), and don’t forget feel- shared that she and her friend, the current swing-less status of ing like the biggest bad-a** in the not endorse any opinions piece except for the back in the 60s or so, would Lawrence University. Not to be world when you jumped off and patiently wait until 2 a.m. on a that person, but many other col- landed perfectly on the ground. I staff editorial, which represents a majority of Friday or Saturday, and then dress leges I visited before deciding on want to get that back for all of us, up like old Victorian ghosts. They Lawrence had either a swing set without having to trespass on city the editorial board. The Lawrentian welcomes had bought special white dresses or a playground or large big-boy property after dark to do it—also, and petticoats, would have white swings like the alumna described. it would be nice if we had access everyone to submit their own opinions using boots and wigs, and would paint Macalester does. Grinnell does. to swings that were made to fit their faces bright white. You get My community college back home our adult-sized butts. the parameters outlined in the masthead. the picture. Next, they would does. Why don’t we? We did at one Swings are great. Swing sets sneak over to Main Hall green. At point, but something happened are great. If you don’t believe me this time, Lawrence had big wood- and now we don’t. So let me ask at this point, picture this: finals and-chain swings hanging from that again. Why doesn’t Lawrence week, you’re stressed and tired the oak trees. This woman and her have swings? and grumpy, but you take a study friend would swing and giggle and I must confess that I am a break to get some fresh air and on your friends? If you’re feel- make this things happen. I want to shriek at all of the drunk people playground addict. I love them. you swing among the oak trees ing vain, imagine the Snapchat be able to have a good swing-sesh stumbling back to their rooms and I will walk to the park behind in front of Main Hall. How about stories, the Instagram videos. The before the air gets so cold I can’t scare the s*** out of them. They Plantz in the coldest of winter kicking the colorful leaves up opportunities for wholesome, breathe. Think of the fun. would laugh and laugh and then nights just to swing for five min- off of the ground every time you playground fun are endless. Let’s do this. call it a night. Perfect weekend utes before I feel like I have frost- pump your legs, or spraying snow So let’s get together and Oct. 28, 2016 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 11 THE LAWRENTIAN City with the Hottest Hip-Hop Scene? Happy Feminist Halloween Oswaldo Gomez exist within a city, but they have ing scene, is Chicago. There is Cassie Gitkin However, there are steps that Staff Writer to be taken as seperate hip-hop no doubt that the ‘Go has pro- Staff Writer both women and non-women can ______products. Lastly, our comparison duced quality artists through the ______take to correct these ridiculous It has been 20 years since the is only focused on the current years, but to beat NY is a whole “Take a drink every time you standards. death of Tupac Shakur and close “hot” acts, not the historic scenes new high for the Windy City. The see a girl dressed as Harley Quinn If you are a woman, wear to as long since The Notorious and their contributions. maturing of SaveMoney and the this weekend! Take two if you see whatever you want. Go naked. B.I.G.s. However, it goes without With these distinctions in Social Experiment have revitalized a girl dressed as Harley Quinn Cover yourself in a sheet. saying that most of us recognize mind, we can begin to dissect the the soulful, rhythmic and largely who shouldn’t be!” This is what Halloween was originally a pagan those names regardless of how “heavier” hip-hop scenes. approachable style that put Kanye my friend Sydney heard at Kent holiday, but it has evolved into long ago they vanished. That is First on our list, which I rank on the map a decade ago. Beyond State as she walked into her chem- a night of gorging oneself with because in the 20 or so years since as the fourth-hottest city, is the this, the accession of Chance and istry lecture. Ah, Halloween. The candy and dressing up as what- the departure of these two stars, birthplace of hip-hop. NYC has Kanye to the top of pop culture magical night where anyone can ever you want. Let Halloween be hip-hop has largely adapted into continuously delivered talented has solidified the marketability be whatever they want—unless the night you deserve. If you have American culture at large. MCs, producers, fashion setters of the style. Unfortunately of my you’re a woman, that is. Women always wanted to be a mermaid, Hip-hop albums have recent- and culture makers within hip- beloved Chi, many of the artists are faced with two options on dress as a mermaid. If you are not ly been nominated for the high- hop. A$AP Rocky and his Mob have making “waves” within the city Halloween—to be sexy, or to be a cis woman and are afraid to wear est recognitions at the Grammy continued this tradition releasing are still too young. Mick Jenkins, decidedly unsexy. And if you go a costume that you love, go for it! Awards, rappers have performed some of the most experimental, Noname, Jamila Woods, Saba and into any pop-up Halloween store, Do it anyway. Eat too much candy, at the White House, and even with yet popular works lately. Beyond the rest of the extremely talented it is clear that the dominant option even if that is unladylike. Go trick- the National Symphony Orchestra, this, the Yamborghini Boys have Chicago artists remain shadows to is “sexy.” Sexy nurse, sexy zombie, or-treating. Stay home all night. all achievements that Pac and remained at the vanguard of fash- the giants from the 606. sexy french fries—you name it Party until the sun comes up. Go Biggie would have never dreamed ion. Pro Era, and their captain Joey Topping all these great cities and there is a sexy costume of it. out with your friends. In a world of. Yet while the culture has Bada$$, have also maintained a is none other than Los Angeles. If a woman dares to deviate from that restricts women to binaries evolved, some of its most basic steady production of works that The long time entertainment capi- the sexy category, she is relegated and dichotomies, I am here to tell elements remain intact. are mixing classical themes with tal of the world also happens to to the unsexy category. you that you can do whatever you Among the classic elements refreshing lyrics and beats. be the place cooking up the best The sexy/unsexy dichotomy want. Protect your fellow women. that remain is the notion of “rep- Despite these accolades, NYC hip-hop. The simple mentioning directly reflects the s***/b**** We must have each other’s backs. ping” your city. City-patriotism lies falls from the top simply because of Top Dawg Entertainment puts dichotomy that prevails every- Do not talk badly about someone deep within the soul of hip-hop. none of these acts have created LA high up on anyone’s list. King where in Western society. Sarah who is wearing a costume that From Jay Z and Nas in New York enough groundbreaking projects. Kendrick’s assertion as the ruler of Palin reflects the first category— you would not personally wear. If City (NYC), to NWA in Compton, Unlike Nas, Jay Z, Wu-Tang and all of hip-hop doesn’t hurt either. nobody could take her seriously, it makes them happy and it is not hip-hop artists have historically the other NYC titans, current New Aside from Lamar and BlackHippy, and she was not particularly con- hurting anyone, it is none of your carried their “scenes” with them. York artist have failed to release Odd Future’s continuous offshoots frontational, so she belongs to the business. For hip-hop fans, this has meant genre-shattering projects. Most of have allowed LA’s hip-hop to first category, the s*** category. Now, in order for women to asking the question of “where is the contemporary supply of NYC expand enormously across endless America fetishized her and over- safely take the aforementioned the hottest hip-hop?” hip-hop seems to always fall short markets. But beyond these estab- played her dumbness so that she steps, it is essential that non- The contemporary expansion from achieving the “critically- lished players, SoCal’s hungry acts would further fit into our comfort- women do their part. For people of styles and flows make our ini- acclaimed” label. have also begun to make noise. able boxes. Hillary is a stone-cold who do not identify as women, tial inquiry difficult to answer. In Next on our hot spots of Artists like Vince Staples and Isaiah b****, a nasty woman, as Trump you must support women. (Yes, places like Chicago, where Drill is hip-hop list is the birthplace of Rashad leave anything but high so eloquently put it. Because also support for everyone else, counterpoised by the Soulful tra- OutKast. The great Atlanta (ATL) expectations for the future of the Hillary is assertive and opinion- but that is totally not the point. dition of Twilite Tone, No ID and has undergone extreme change already sizzling LA scene. ated, we put her in the unsexy This is a situation where women Kanye, a single scene can hardly since the years of aggressive Dirty Lastly, I would like to give category. There is little room in are being oppressed. The focus be defined. The contrast in styles South Style Rap. Most notably, some honorable mentions to America to be an intelligent, confi- is on correcting and removing is so extreme that they can hardly ATL reaches third because of con- scenes that are not all that estab- dent woman and still retain one’s this oppression. If that seems be categorized within one scene. solidation and popularization of lished but that are worth not- sexuality. Most women in politics unfair to you, enroll in Intro to Beyond this, the movement of art- Trap music. While the success of ing. Toronto, home of the real fall into the unsexy category. Most Gender Studies and talk to me in ists across the hip-hop map makes this subgenera cannot be attrib- Champaign Papi, has greatly female movie stars fall into the 10 weeks). Do not coddle women. it hard to pin an artists to a city—a uted just contemporary artists, it is extended its influence since the sexy category. This is no accident. Support them. Tell them they look problem that was not as present largely the work of acts like Future, recent breakout of The Weeknd, American society requires our great in their costume—because in the era of geographic rivalries. 2 Chainz, Migos, Metro Boomin PartyNextDoor and the other female celebrities to be glamor- we do. Keep your judgments to Kanye, for example, is without a and Young Thug that have allowed OVO pupils. However it is still not ous and hypersexualized, while yourself. Chances are, these judg- doubt a product of Chicago, how- for the great expansion of Trap. more than a place where people our female politicians and CEOs ments have been internalized ever his recent work and his G. O. However, while ATL has become go seeking a feature. Houston too, must refuse their sexuality to be from a lifetime of media brain- O. D. Music crew are a mostly Los the mecca of Trap, there is not has been actively reforming their taken seriously. A man in a suit washing. Yes, fat women can wear Angeles based. much else going on. “Mumble” as hip-hop scene. Travis Scott, who and tie, on the other hand, can revealing clothes. No, women in These difficulties in gaging some call the hard-banging style is largely influenced by the ATL, easily fit in on a red carpet or revealing outfits are not dressed the makeup of a city’s hip-hop from the A has caused quite a bit is reforming the sound of H-Town at a board meeting. Hyper- and up for your pleasure. Costume is scene force us to make a few dis- of controversy. Many “hip-hop away from UGK’s gangster-pimp under-sexualization is essentially not consent. If you see a women tinctions in order to reach a con- heads” have even suggested that bars and into a more psychedelic a women’s issue. wearing a giant light-up arrow clusion. First, a crew’s influence the emerging style of acts like 21 and party-friendly sound. Nowhere is this more promi- that points to her crotch, you must on scene is larger than an individ- Savage and Lil Yachty cannot be nent than Halloween. If a woman still ask for consent. You must ual act, thus crews based in geo- called hip-hop. refuses to be a sexy french fry, she still respect whatever answer you graphic regions will be the main The runner up on our list, and essentially gives up her sexuality. receive. If a woman is naked, you focus. Second, multiple scenes can perhaps the most rapidly evolv- On the other hand, if she actively cannot touch her without asking. enjoys being a sexy french fry, she Yes, even if you are drunk. Yes, is too promiscuous. If she does not really! If you see someone not fit the age or body standards that following these rules, feel free to are socially acceptable, she should educate them. To advertise in cover up. If she does fit society’s This Halloween, enjoy your- ADVERTISE age and body standards of sexuali- self. Wear whatever you want. ty, she is attention-seeking, practi- Support women. cally asking to be assaulted. There The Lawrentian, is not much room for women to EXPOSURE win on Halloween. 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