The Student Newspaper of Lawrence University Since 1884 THE LAWRENTIAN VOL. CXXXV NO. 23 LGBTQ group hosts first LU Pride Prom

Some of the organizers of the event: junior Rebecca Bernheimer, freshman Spencer Washington, sophomore Taylor Blackson, freshman Hezekíah Ortiz, sophomore Jessenia Zelaya and sophomore Susie Francy. Photo by Angela Caraballoa. Stephanie Meyer had posted. It was both educational clearly done a lot of meaningful Staff Writer and fun.” work in the Houston area.” ______Colores not only took the Zelaya reported that the dona- On Friday, May 11, Colores opportunity to create a fun and tion collection at prom resulted in held Lawrence’s first ever Pride welcoming space for Lawrence’s raising a lot of funds and added Prom, a celebration for LGBTQ stu- LGBTQ community, but designed meaningfulness to the prom itself. dents of color and their allies. the event in a way that advo- “It was cool because we wanted “I think there is a big need for cated for the values that Colores to make sure that our issues and expression of pride at Lawrence believes in. One of the ways Colores our core values were represented, because, at the moment, there achieved this was through fundrais- and so we wanted people to have hasn’t really been any spaces, ing during the dance for the Latina fun but also know that they could besides Colores, for LGBTQ stu- Trans Organization of Texas. Zelaya participate in something bigger,” dents,” said sophomore Jessenia explained that this specific orga- said Zelaya. Zelaya, cofounder of Colores. “I nization is currently experiencing The best part of Pride Prom think that the LGBTQ-identifying a great deal of hardship due to was the sense of community and students here really wanted some- the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey welcoming. “It was nice to see thing to celebrate, something to be and other struggles. Recently the people who I’ve seen around cam- a part of at the end of this year.” Latina Trans Organization has not pus, who I never really interacted Zelaya described how the been able to raise enough money to with but all came together in a Colores board worked together pay their rent, and as a result they really nice way,” said Zelaya. “It was Jill Beck Director of Film Studies Amy Ongiri and sophomore DeAndre King were in to create an event that would be charge of music for the event. are at risk of losing the space they all very respectful and fun, and I Photo by Spencer Washington. something special and have mean- have, which serves as a shelter and think people really just needed the coordinator. to add to our space and learn from ing for Lawrence’s LGBTQ com- community center for trans people space to dance and sing and just be Zelaya gave suggestions on us, and we can learn from them.” munity. of all ethnicities in the Houston themselves, in a school that doesn’t how Lawrence students can sup- Zelaya also added that another “We put a lot of work into it area. often let people be themselves.” port people of Colores and the gen- way to support the Colores com- and we did not want it to be just Zelaya saw the value in fun- The feeling of just being able eral LGBTQ community to make munity is to attend their meetings another generic pride event. Like draising for such an organization. to be oneself struck home for many Lawrence a truly inclusive environ- every Monday night at 7 p.m. in this was specifically about us and “I saw that a lot of people were of the promgoers. ment. Memorial Hall 114. They only ask we made sure we included a his- donating, but really not enough “Pride prom to me means “I think that just coming to our allies to come with an open mind tory of Colores itself, but also a his- to cover the rent,” Zelaya said. being able to dress however I want, publicized events is a great way to and a willingness to work with tory of LGBTQ people and people “I thought that, because we are act however I want in a support- get to know us, like Pride Prom was their ally coordinator whenever of color,” said Zelaya. “We included an organization centered around ive space – in a space where you an event that was specifically open they have any questions of chal- a lot of figures on the wall and I LGBTQ people of color, what better won’t be judged by what you wear to anybody,” Zelaya said, “so when lenges. saw a lot of people checking out organization to support than them, or who you are,” said sophomore we open up to others, we hope that the posters and the materials we as they are in clear need and have Susie Francy, Colores’ ally-ship those people come in and are able

Variety Sports Features A&E Op-Ed Break a record, break a I want to be a cowboy, Chill Out The Meaning of Life Vijay Iyer record baby! PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 10 THIS WEEK 2 NEWS May 18, 2018 THE LAWRENTIAN Associate Dean of Students to depart from LU Her work with seniors “is mostly “in the end, it’s about supporting tions, but has not figured out what seling, along with her interest in to celebrate the time they spent on students and families through col- to do yet. “In the meantime stu- the mental health and wellbeing campus,” said Wicker. lege,” said Wicker. dents are hurting,” said Wicker. “In of students, inspired her to go into CORE and working with CORE Wicker has served as the advi- the meantime students are leaving, this area of research. Rikke Sponheim Staff Writer Leaders has been one of Wicker’s sor for the Black Student Union they’re transferring, they’re not She wants to study how cam- ______favorite aspects of working at for about seven years. “It’s been a having the greatest of experiences puses deal with trauma, how staff To continue her education, Lawrence, and emphasized that “it privilege” said Wicker, “just seeing at Lawrence.” and administration are trained to Paris Wicker ‘08 is leaving her posi- has a need, and not everyone is that organization grow and change Helping students of color with deal with trauma. “Particularly tion as Associate Dean of Students going to go – I understand that and advocate on campus. I’m really the challenges they face on cam- how it relates to retention,” said for Student Transitions, Support – but I think those who choose proud of what our students have pus was one of things that moti- Wicker, “are institutions doing or and Persistence at Lawrence to partake really find it valuable.” done, and honored that I can be a vated Wicker to get her Ph.D. in knowing what they need to know University to pursue her Ph.D. in Wicker has also enjoyed working part of that journey.” Educational Leadership and Policy and do in order to support stu- Educational Leadership and Policy with first generation students, and While Wicker has enjoyed Analysis. Also, working in admis- dents”. Analysis as a full-time student at helping them figure out what they much of her time at Lawrence, sions and student life were what “I initially applied part time,” University of Wisconsin-Madison. need to be successful. there have been difficulties work- made Wicker realize that she said Wicker. “My goal was to stay at Wicker will officially leave the posi- Another component of ing and being a student here. “It’s wanted to work in higher educa- Lawrence.” However, the University tion in August 2018, and Lawrence Wicker’s work at Lawrence has bittersweet,” said Wicker. Some of tion. Wicker’s goal is to gain the of Wisconsin-Madison offered will be searching for someone to been supporting students who are the things that Wicker has found research and experience that will Wicker a full ride for five years to fill her position. underrepresented on campus, such to be the most challenging for her allow her to be at the executive research race and education which As an Associate Dean of as first-generation students, low have been the lack of communica- level in higher education and let required her to be a full-time stu- Students, Wicker ‘08 focused on income students, military students tion between students and admin- her have a say in decision making. dent. “I realized that this was a helping students transition into and transfer students. “I look at istrators, and the problems stu- Wicker hopes to study mental great opportunity for me to go and college life. Wicker focused on each group specifically to see what dents of color face on this campus. health in students of color, and do the research that will eventually helping students transition to dif- they need, and act accordingly,” “The administration and also trauma in higher education. hopefully help students like the ferent stages of colleges with pro- said Wicker. the students, we want the same Having a master’s degree in coun- students here at Lawrence.” grams such as CORE for freshmen, After graduating from things,” said Wicker, “but some- the majors fair for sophomores and Lawrence with a Bachelor of Arts how we don’t seem to see that in working with seniors to help them with majors in Music and French, each other.” Seeing students have decide what to do after college. Wicker was asked to work in demands that align with what the Upcoming Events admissions, where she worked for administration is working towards, 7 years. Wicker worked both in but not be aware of this has frus- general admissions for four years trated Wicker, who thinks that Harrison Symposium and as the Director of Conservatory communication between students Admissions for three years. “When and the administration could be Saturday, May 19, 8 p.m.-12 p.m. I was in admissions, I loved audi- significantly improved. Main Hall 201 tion days,” said Wicker. “I had the The difficulties students of opportunity to help students feel color experience at Lawrence have at ease on a day that is so anxiety- been difficult for Wicker, who expe- BSU Honors Ceremony ridden.” rienced the same difficulties when “I found it difficult to admit she was a student here. Street Sunday, May 20, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. students to Lawrence and then harassment on College Avenue, Diversity Center never see them again,” said Wicker tokenism and microaggressions about why she wanted to move to a make time at Lawrence challeng- job where she would be more pres- ing for students of color. Music for All Concert ent in the lives of students. Wicker Wicker stated that “Lawrence became an Associate Dean of has acknowledged that this is an Monday, May 21, 5:30 p.m. Students three years ago because issue” and is working towards solu- Photo courtesy of Paris Wicker. Riverview Gardens

Lawrence alumnus returns to lead Honors Convocation Tuesday, May 22, 11:10 a.m.- 12:20 p.m. listening session Memorial Chapel Celeste Hall ingly speculated on what would of the Cold War, due to the conflict Staff Writer happen in the event of Russian- between the U.S. and North Korea. ______U.S. nuclear conflict. Deeply Another piece on memory was Doubles Selection Returning to campus after two entrenched in the bitter Cold War, a program created by the late Joe years working in New York City, this possibility was more than just Frank, who Hanrahan described as Tuesday, May 22, 9 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Lawrence alumnus Jon Hanrahan an intriguing possibility for many “problematic, but a terrific writ- Somerset Rm. ’16 led a listening session in WLFM Americans: it was a very real pos- er and storyteller.” A giant in the house last Friday. At Lawrence, sibility. Overlapping voices, sound world of radio, Frank battled with Hanrahan was a piano performance effects, and music relayed the hor- cancer several distinct times in his Seniors Only Series: Fine Dining With major and former Trivia headmas- ror that people felt as stark images life before finally passing away on ter. Since then, he has moved on of the end of days danced across January 15th of this year. During Chris Card to the offices of New York Public the country’s 13-inch screens. his long and acclaimed career, Radio in Lower Manhattan, work- This clip demonstrated that Frank experimented with “free- Wednesday, May 23, 6 p.m. ing on shows such as “Meet the it is often the auditory arts that form radio,” which often sounds Pusey Room Composer” and “On the Media.” offer the most startling visuals. simultaneously bizarre and poetic. Hanrahan’s listening group With the tools of advanced com- Along with his other selections met in WLFM house’s living room puter programs, these artists can for the listening group, Hanrahan Linguistics Tea and had an intimate feeling. From create an oral tapestry of sound provided some advice to those who the outset, Hanrahan clarified and emotion, dragging you by the aspire to work in radio. According Thursday, May 24, 4:30 p.m. that he wasn’t there to teach the ears into a scene. At their hands, to Hanrahan, radio is a “visual Runkel Conference Room attendants. Rather, they would be you can almost see the bombs, the medium” that is “good at putting listening to the art of radio and green tint of radiation, the children images in your head.” In his line of auditory media together. Hanrahan crouching at the top of the stairs work as a person behind the booth, Senior Art Show Opening Reception had arranged a selection of five far past their bedtimes, watch- Hanrahan has been like a sculptor, clips from a variety of podcasts ing the movie over their parents’ turning the raw material of sound Friday, May 25, 6 p.m. and programs for the audience to shoulders with wide-eyed fear. itself into stories and scenes. experience. Hanrahan also explained When asked why he thought Wriston Lobby The first clip was from a that similarly to the show he has auditory media was resurging into program by podcast personal- worked on – “On the Media” – American pop culture, through the ity Julie Shapiro, called “Is This Shapiro successfully manages to explosion of apps and online pod- Symphonic Band Concert an Exercise?” The program, which “talk about the news without talk- casts, Hanrahan suggested several Saturday, May 26, 8 p.m. contemplated the power of memo- ing about the news.” Anyone who reasons. These included the ideas ry, discussed the infamous showing has had access to Twitter or Google that radio is intimate, an old school Memorial Chapel of the made-for-TV movie “The Day in the last couple of years has felt at throwback, and a break from our After,” in 1983. The movie, which least some terror resembling that chaotic lives. was set in Lawrence, Kansas, chill- Tweet of the Week

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MuchLove, Little Lady Fly on the Wall By Celeste Reyes “All Things Must” By Tia Colbert

The sun is setting, now. On all of our worlds.

Don’t you feel it coming?

It’s quite alright, quite alright. We’ll make the most of it.

Hope you had a good time, it was a good time. But, all things end.

No. No, no, no, yes, quite right: It’s not fair. Shh, shh, it will be okay.

Relax, your world will not go first. You still have time, time, ah, time, time to laugh and cry and be alive.

The sun, The LU Skew yes, it is setting, now. By Claire Zimmerman Have a good night. Horoscopes By Simone Levy

Aries- I am so proud of you! Taurus- Your voice sings stronger than your hands. Gemini- Cello! You got a bass! Cancer- Keep dwelling in possibility. Leo- A tie-dye wedding dress. Just saying. Virgo- LUaroo is going to be fire. Scorpio- Keep an eye on the pigeons. Libra- Linoleum is cool and practical!! Sagittarius- It’s getting a little hard to clear your throat. Capricorn- Lake Michigan may as well be the ocean. Aquarius- Think of your life like a sedimentary rock. Pisces- That’s life, baby! 4 SPORTS May 18, 2018 THE LAWRENTIAN Break a record, break a record Molly Doruska little tedious, yet each one rep- Staff Writer resents something different for ______the athlete that broke the record. School records can often seem These performances do not hap- arcane, immortalized on some pen overnight but represent years display on the walls of Alexander of hard work and dedication to gymnasium. However, on the bettering their craft. Beyond just Lawrence University Track and the verbal recognition, breaking a Field team, these records come to record allows the athlete to carry a life when they have been broken. memento of their performance: the During the team’s meeting follow- broken vinyl record. ing a meet when a record is bro- For sophomore Gabriel Baker, ken, Head Coach Jason Fast holds a who broke the men’s weight throw record breaking ceremony. At this record during the indoor track sea- time, the athlete is given a physical son this year, the record-breaking record, the kind that plays music, ceremony really helped him under- with the event and mark that they stand what it meant to break the beat written on it. After a slow record. Baker said, “Personally, I buildup by the team, the athlete did not truly understand the sig- throws the record against a sur- nificance of my achievement until face breaking it into pieces. This I broke the physical record. Our becomes a physical representation tradition allows us as athletes to of the athletic feat accomplished declare a new era in Lawrence over the last weekend. Athletics. There is an unparalleled For Coach Fast, “Breaking sensation of seeing the previous records is a fun way to celebrate record mark and year on the physi- a great moment in team history. I cal record and, in my case, smash- feel like we’ve been a little spoiled ing it into dust. After the record with 10 school records being bro- breaking ceremony, I was left with ken this year, but each one is still a the desire to pursue breaking my Senior Josh Janusiak (left) has dominated his era as a long distance runner at Lawrence. Sophomore Gabriel Baker (right) has just huge moment for the program. The own record as well as breaking begun his own era as a thrower. Photo by Caroline Garrow. record breaking is symbolic, but at other records in different throw- the same time the whole team, who ing events. The tradition enriches helped play a role in getting them our track and field program. While there, gets to be a part of it.” Coach those who earned the honor of There is an unparalleled“” sensation of seeing the previ- Fast adds, “I also hope it’s some- breaking a school record feel val- thing that helps to inspire our team ued, the tradition inspires team- ous record mark and year on the physical record and, to one day want to do the same.” mates, especially underclassmen, With all the school record to strive for the standard of excel- in my case, smashing it into dust. breaking that has been going on lence that Lawrence Athletics aims over the course of the last sea- to model.” - Gabriel Baker, Record Holder son, these ceremonies can get a Track runs at MWC Championships New coach, new defense Tyrone Stallworth are the two longest races on the Arthur was also in that race and Kelli Quick he has many goals for the team as Staff Writer track. The only way to not get too ran about a minute faster than he Staff Writer a whole next year and cannot wait ______inside of your head is to just focus had ever run before.” ______to work with them every day. I As the school year is com- on the task at hand in the moment. The woman’s team also had In preparation for next season, asked him what his coaching style ing to an end, so is the track and On Friday that was the 10k which five top eight finishes on Saturday the football team just added a new was like and he started off with a field season. This past weekend is 25 laps around the track. It was at the MWC Championships. The coach, Cortez Carter, whose job is joke, which is an important quality was the Midwest Conference really helpful having my teammate 4x100 relay team of sophomore to coach the defensive linemen as to have as a coach. It is important championship at Zorn Memorial Josh to work with during the race Mikaela Hintz, freshmen Nora well as be the special teams coor- for the athlete and coach to have Stadium at Monmouth College. The and push me through those laps. Robinson and Imani Duhe and dinator. In other words, he helps a close bond by being able to joke Lawrence University Men’s Track It was pretty hot out and it was a senior Eryn Blagg finished eighth manage and design game plans. around, but also have that serious/ and Field team ended the MWC difficult race, but Josh and I ended in 52.38 seconds. Hintz, along with Coach Carter was born in north- passionate side to the game as well Championship in eighth with 35 up finishing first and second place, her 4x400 relay team, which con- ern Virginia; however, he is coming that will lead the team to more suc- points. Monmouth College won respectively so that was a lot of sisted of Janey Degnan, sophomore from Huntington, W. Va., where he cess. He defined his own coaching the men’s title with 201 points. fun. As for the 5k on Saturday, Hallie Sogin and freshman Alyssa worked as a graduate assistant at style by saying, “I coach with a lot The Lawrence University Women’s it was just a matter of grinding Kuss, placed seventh in the 4x400 Marshall University. I asked Carter of energy and enthusiasm. I want Track and Field team finished the through and being mentally tough relay in 4:16.14. Hintz was sixth why he chose Lawrence, consid- my players to know it brings me MWC Championship in ninth with after running the 10k on the previ- in the 400-meter sprint with a fin- ering the fact that he would be pure joy watching them make plays 23 points, while St. Norbert College ous day.” ishing time of 1:01.45. Sophomore moving so far away from home. on the football field.” won the women’s title with 194 The men’s team had five top Christina Sedall was another indi- He responded by saying, “It is an In an interview with sopho- points. eight finishes on Saturday. The vidual placeholder for the Vikings outstanding academic university. more football player Juan Rivera, Lawrence University track and 4x400 relay team, which consist- as she took sixth place in the stee- You can really help your student I asked him about his first impres- field standouts junior Josh Janusiak ed of freshmen Ethan Simmons, plechase with a time of 11:58.93. athletes prepare for their next step sions on the new coach. He said, and sophomore Joe Kortenhof start- Alex DuVall, Cullen Allard and Hannah Kinzer was the top fin- in life through their education. “He’s down to business and ready ed off the MWC Championships sophomore Mike Patel finished isher for the Lady Vikings this past Appleton has been a great area. I to work with us to improve our with a dub. They finished 1-2 in in eighth place with a time of Saturday as she took third in the have never seen so many genuinely skills. I think Coach Carter will the 10,000-meter run on Friday to 3:31.00. The 4x100 relay team of 5,000 in 18:53.77. nice people.” I then proceeded to bring in a high level of intensi- lead the Vikings. Janusiak won the Simmons, DuVall, freshmen Tom Kortenhof also brought up ask Coach Carter about his past ty as well as new techniques that 10,000 in 32:34.20 and Kortenhof Goldberg and Allard took seventh Sedall’s impressive performance in life. I asked him if he had previ- can help our defensive line be the was right behind him and finished place in 46.83 seconds. As far as the steeplechase and wrapped up ously been an athlete, which may best in the conference.” I then pro- second in 32:44.09. On the wom- the individual performances are the season as a whole. “[She] set entail why he decided to coach, ceeded to ask Juan what he loves en’s side, senior Hannah Kinzer concerned, Allard, Janusiak and a new personal record which was and to find what sparked his pas- about the game of football. He said, placed in fourth in the 10,000 Kortenhof all placed top six in their really fun to watch. It’s really awe- sion for football. It turns out that “What I love about football is that meters in 40:31.66. Also, senior respective races. Allard finished in some to be a part of a supportive he played football, basketball and it makes me grow mentally as well Janey Degnan took seventh in the sixth place in the 3,000 steeple- group of people and to know that ran track in high school. As an ath- as physically. Having to go through pole vault with a height of 7’8”, and chase with a time of 10:18.85. After everyone on the team has each lete, Carter knows the ins-and-outs adversities with my teammates has senior Kate Kilgus was eighth in the their great performances last week, other’s backs and is behind them of the game and knows what a allowed me to not only appreciate 1,500-meter run in 5:04.37. Janusiak raced to fourth place in 100 percent. I really saw evidence player needs to do to be successful. their brotherhood, but also grow I asked Kortenhof to the 5,000 with a time of 15:03.75 of this from my teammates this He said based on his own experi- into becoming a leader when need- recap his weekend at the MWC while Kortenhof grabbed sixth in weekend. Overall the season went ence, an athlete can be successful ed.” Juan brings up a good point. Championships. “For most of the the 5,000 with a time of 15:22.27. well for me. There was a bit of a by “just going to work out every Sure, people play because it’s fun outdoor season I was struggling He also commented on the effort of hiccup in the middle with my iron day.” Since Carter played multiple and they’re passionate about the with iron absorption issues which his teammates, saying, “It’s always issues but I’m glad I was able to sports in high school, I asked him, game, but a key component is the makes it really tiring to run. The really fun to cheer on your team- pull it back together and be all- “Why football?” He said, “[Football] life and leadership skills you gain week or two leading up to confer- mates and watch them do amazing conference in the 10k. The crazy itself is different. It teaches a bunch along the way, intermixed with the ence I started feeling a lot better, things on the track. I think some of weather here made the season a bit of life lessons, from being account- endless friendships gained. so I was really excited going into the most exciting performances on crazy overall for the team; basically able to having to be a hard worker.” the conference meet weekend. I the distance side of things for me to all of our meets had to be changed Carter recalls how in his junior ran both the 10k (on Friday) and watch were in the men’s and wom- to different locations, but I’m really year he realized that he was not the 5k (on Saturday) this week- en’s steeplechase. Allard ran the proud of my team for how they going to make it to the NFL, so he end. Having to run two races in one steeplechase for the first time ever handled it and that it didn’t stop decided to channel his passion for weekend is always very mentally and placed eighth, which means he them from performing their best.” football into coaching. In terms of challenging especially when they scored a point for our team. Aaron looking to the future, he says that May 18, 2018 SPORTS 5 THE LAWRENTIAN Athlete of the Week Joe Kortenhof By Arianna Cohen This week I sat down with track superstar, sophomore Joe Kortenhof. Kortenhof has been a standout since his freshman year, consistently placing in the top ten at meets. Kortenhof recently placed second in the 10,000-meter race at the Midwest Conference Championships on Friday, STANDINGS May 11, and was 33 seconds ahead of the third-place finisher. SOFTBALL Arianna Cohen: You had a great weekend at the conference champion- TEAM MWC OVR ships, finishing second and far ahead of the third-place finisher. What Lake Forest*^ 17-1 29-11 was going through your mind when you crossed the finish line? Illinois* 15-3 26-12 Joe Kortenhof: It was really awesome placing second in the 10k this Grinnell* 12-6 24-14 weekend. This season I struggled with some iron absorption issues, so I Cornell* 10-8 27-21 was really happy that I was able to perform as well as I did. The 10k is kind of a grueling 25 laps around the track so I was pretty relieved when Ripon 10-8 16-20 I crossed the finish line, but I was also really excited and happy. My broth- Monmouth 9-9 20-16 er was able to FaceTime my parents into the race (I’m from Portland so St. Norbert 7-11 11-21 they weren’t able to come to the meet), so I got to talk to them briefly Lawrence 5-13 11-23 after I crossed the finish line which was really nice and meant a lot to me. Knox 3-15 8-26 Beloit 2-16 5-33 AC: Being a volleyball player, I have truly never understood what runners say when they explain a “runners high.” Do you experience this at all? *Clinched Spot in MWC JK: Yes, I definitely experience runner’s high. I think it’s slightly different Tournament for every runner, but for me it’s just the sense of accomplishment I get from running. Although it’s painful, it feels amazing to push my body as ^ MWC Champion hard as it possibly can go. I know it sounds odd but that complete exhaus- tion gives me a surge of energy that’s really hard to explain. I don’t think MEN’S TENNIS you can truly understand it until you start running and experience it for TEAM MWC OVR yourself. Grinnell* 8-0 22-4 Lake Forest* 7-1 14-8 AC: As the season comes to a close, what are you most looking forward to Lawrence* 6-2 12-9 in these next few weeks? Monmouth* 4-4 6-13 JK: I am looking forward to just relaxing and hanging out with my friends St. Norbert 4-4 9-9 these last few weeks of school. It’s been a tiring year of running and it will be nice to have a reset before starting up training for cross country Illinois 3-5 8-9 Photo by Emei Thompson. Cornell 3-5 5-14 this summer. be that on a run or hanging out during our free time. AC: Do you have any pre-run rituals? Ripon 1-7 1-15 AC: What has been your favorite moment this season? JK: No, I don’t really have any pre-race rituals. We always do a three-mile Knox 0-8 0-15 JK: I don’t know if I can pinpoint one single moment. I love hanging out warm up and some stretching and strides before racing. I usually try to with the team after hard workouts and eating dinner with them after stay as calm as possible and not think much about the race beforehand, *Clinched Spot in MWC practice. My favorite moments aren’t necessarily at meets. Sometimes otherwise I get too stressed out. Tournament they are, but more often they are just spending time with my teammates, BASEBALL North Division Baseball ends season with handful of conference honors TEAM MWC OVR Madeline MacLean partnered with the hot bats of named Pitcher of the Year. always had 15-20 guys they could St. Norbert* 11-5 22-13 Staff Writer teammates Travis Weber, sopho- Senior Kyle Duex earned all- text. Someone always responds. On Lawrence* 8-8 15-19 ______more Patrick McDonnell, junior conference honor, the first of his the field, he says, “[The] chemistry Ripon 7-9 12-20 It was a big comeback sea- Andrew Lauber and sophomores career. He had a 3-1 conference is fantastic because everyone is Beloit 6-10 20-18 son for your Lawrence University Rudy Mueller-Schrader and Reno record, with a 3.90 earned run comfortable with each other. When Vikings baseball team. They Zemrak to give the Vikings a solid average over 32 innings pitched. someone makes a mistake or clear- South Division increased their conference wins by offense. He struck out 23 and walked 17 ly isn’t mentally there, each guy is Monmouth* 14-6 25-12-1 10 this season, made it to the con- The score of the game fluctu- in conference play. He has racked comfortable holding them account- Grinnell* 13-6 16-20 ference tournament for the first ated but stayed close as each team up many fond memories over his able, which is a direct result of us time in nearly 30 years and left battled fiercely for the win. A few career, but claims his favorite mem- being so close.” Cornell 10-9 17-21 with multiple all-conference hon- late-game runs gave the Pioneers ories to be “Matt Holliday’s walk off This team has experienced Illinois 8-11 18-17 ors. a 12-11 lead and their relief pitch- hit versus Ripon earlier this sea- something amazing. They leave Knox 3-16 11-24 The team finished out their out- er held the Vikings in the ninth son” but also how junior Nolan this season behind with many fond standing season after dropping two inning. This marked the end of the Spencer would tell him how much memories and full hearts thanks to *Clinched Spot in MWC games at the tournament. By tak- 2018 season for Lawrence base- he hated each team they played, no baseball and the bond it has given Tournament ing second in the North Division of ball. matter what they had done. Duex them over the years. Clark would the conference, they were matched Upon the end of the season, knew that coming to Lawrence tell any future player to “trust and up with the South Division’s first three Lawrence University base- would give him the chance to play buy into each other. It doesn’t mat- seed, Monmouth College. The Scots ball players and head coach Jason and would give him the opportu- ter what other teams do or what rallied in the sixth inning, scoring Anderson were all awarded All- nity to make an impact within his coaches say, if there is a certain six runs to make the score 8-3 and Midwest Conference North Division first couple of years. level of trust between teammates, Standings are courtesy of take the win. team honors. Coach Anderson, The success that this team it can change a season.” Senior Kyle www.midwestconference.org Junior pitcher Chris Shaw had in his tenth season at Lawrence, experienced this year came from Duex would remind those who still a great outing, allowing only five earned Coach of the Year for the the heart, soul and bond that all have seasons to come to “embrace hits over five innings and strik- first time. The team had 15 wins the guys have. Senior Ryan Clark the moment. If you don’t take time ing out four. A few mistakes on this season, went 8-8 in confer- says, “One of the highlights of hav- to enjoy what you’re doing, what’s defense combined with timely hits ence, finished second in the North ing such a close team is the trust the point of doing it?” But above for Monmouth lead to a rough sixth Division, and earned its first MWC that we all have in each other. It is all, as Ortiz says, “Don’t count your- inning and a loss for the Vikings. tournament berth since 1990. The rare to see a team with this many self out. You can be as good as you Seniors Matt Holliday and Travis team improved their record by 10 people who are so well connected, want to be, it’s just a matter of how Weber both finished 2-for-4 to set wins from last season and set the and I think that has helped us a bad you want it and how hard you the tone for Lawrence. Weber hit tone for great things to come. lot this season.” Senior Anthony work for it.” a solid two-out solo homerun in Holliday earned his fourth Ortiz finds the brotherhood con- Congratulations on a great sea- the fourth, and the Vikings added straight MWC selection for his out- nection within baseball extremely son of baseball. You have set the a pair in the sixth, but their team- standing performance at the plate. important. Off the field, whenever tone for teams to come. You have driven offense wasn’t quite enough He is the fourth player in Lawrence they need a favor, someone to eat set the tone for Lawrence Athletics. to clinch the W. history to be a four team all-con- with, someone to lift with, they With that loss, Lawrence ference selection. He finished dropped into an elimination game his career holding the Lawrence against Grinnell College, who had career records for RBIs (113), hits LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY DANCE TEAM lost to St. Norbert College 12-11 (194), and doubles (48). earlier that day. Lawrence had to Chris Shaw was given Pitcher win this game against Grinnell if of the Year after five unbelievable SPRING SHOWCASE they wanted to see their season starts in conference play. His sea- continue. Unfortunately, it turned son ended with him having a 1.98 May 19, 2018 out to be their last game. earned run average over 27 innings Holliday went 4-for-4 with two within conference. He struck out Somerset in Warch Campus Center doubles, two intentional walks 22, walked 24, and only allowed six and a total of four runs scored earned runs. This marks the first 7:00 PM for Lawrence. His performance time a Lawrence pitcher has been 6 FEATURES May 18, 2018 THE LAWRENTIAN Up-Clothes and Personal: Jamil Fuller

Katie Mueller a long shirt. Or that might mean I’m wearing a long Columnist 80s women’s jacket that I got from the thrift store.” ______When it comes to Fuller’s actual wardrobe, it’s I have wildly cared about clothing my whole life. all about versatility and how every piece functions From spending hours of my childhood afternoons put- with each other. Fuller stated, “I love when I have ting together outfits, to ceaselessly chopping up skirts had certain items of clothing for a very long time, and dresses to make my own creations, I spent a lot of and then one day I realize, ‘Oh my god, I didn’t real- my childhood thinking about clothing. My identity has ize this piece could go with this piece!’ I think a part largely, and unknowingly, been represented through of why I’ve realized those sorts of things is because clothes. Through this column, I hope to showcase my of just how much my sense of fashion and the way fellow Lawrentians’ understands of clothing, dissect- that I express myself has changed over time.” ing the nuts and bolts of what personal style is, and From coats to earrings to an extensive collection seeking out stories about how identity informs style of sunglasses, Fuller is drawn to all sorts of interest- and how the reverse also functions. Style is about so ing pieces. Fuller got into the details of his wardrobe much more than just clothes. It is one of the most visu- as he stated, “I normally like flashy pieces, but I’m al ways we pronounce our own identities. also drawn to pieces that are just innovative or seem different in some way. For example, this sweater I’m While walking to Seth’s Coffee with senior Jamil wearing. Sweaters are a pretty basic piece, but this Fuller, he must have said hello to every other person sweater has all these little specks of color so I like he saw along the way. He had kind words and humor looking at how all the colors don’t necessarily go to share with everyone he knew. This warmth and together, but somehow that displacement works. openness doesn’t just start and end with his person- And then the other things you wear around it can ality but has infected everything from his style to bring out the colors already in it.” how he approaches music. Fuller’s noticed a difference between how style “I draw a lot of energy from other people,” Fuller is displayed between Appleton and his home in stated as he walked across College Avenue towards Washington Heights, New York. He said, “We don’t Seth’s. “I mean, I really love when people compli- really have many malls in New York, but sometimes ment me on things. It shows that people care about my friends and I would go to the Palisades Mall in this thing I’m putting work into, which is gratifying. New Jersey, and I always liked looking at how people And even when I’m making music, if something I’m dress there because they’d dress up. So I thought performing starts out really personal, once it’s out here in Appleton it would be the same, that the mall in the open, it’s more about how I want other peo- would be this prime representation of style, but it’s ple to feel when they’re interacting with it. Clothes not, really. It’s a different mentality of what the mall though is interesting because it’s all for me, I only is for. Which isn’t necessarily bad, it’s just different.” get dressed up for me.” All in all, Fuller finds himself creating a bal- Fuller fills his life with the creative and collabor- ance between who he actually is and how he wants ative process, especially through his music. He’s cur- to present that idea of himself through his clothing. rently performing in the band Jamil & The Litterbox “I think that any time I’m presenting myself, which Kids, and he’s dabbled in a few other collaborative doesn’t even have to be explicit, but if someone’s just projects around campus throughout the year. In seeing or hearing me, it’s some sort of presentation. every project, Fuller takes great pride in making I feel like with clothes and with music I try to be music in the moment. conscious of that and how I present myself and how Fuller stated, “I feel there’s definitely an appeal that’s received and how accurate I feel that matches to creating music in a more private and personal set- up with how I want to be presented against what is ting, but I try to put myself out there and to create actually real.” music in a more improvisational way, which is a big For Fuller, clothing and the creative process part of my upbringing. My family is Christian and are all about responding to how others perceive my aunt leads the church choir so I’m used to that him. Fuller relishes in those perceptions, and finds environment. I’m used to seeing people take solos strength in how everyone understands and finds that sound different every time. I try to bring that to meaning in things differently. Fuller summed it up as different types of music that I perform.” Senior Jamil Fuller displays his style. he stated, “I love seeing the strengths in everything. While Fuller’s music is more inherently collab- Photo by Billy Liu. And what I really love is seeing the interactions that orative, his clothes always remain more personal. on Fuller’s creative process and his clothes. Fuller music videos in Italy where she goes to school.” take place within those strengths.” Fuller explained, “At least with clothes, it’s presented stated, “I have this friend, Stella. We’ve been friends This process of self-expression for Fuller has to other people, but in its creation, it’s a very person- since fifth grade, best friends since sixth grade. All only evolved more as he’s studied at Lawrence. If you’re interested in being a part of this proj- al thing I do on my own time. It’s pre-composed. I’m her friends know me as her brother. She definitely Fuller spoke to this as he stated, “I think I have ect, please feel more than free to contact me at daring with both clothes and music, but with music helped me grow a lot in terms of encouraging me to been riskier over the past two or three years. I’m [email protected] to set up a time it’s different, because I’m doing live improvisation. express myself the way that I feel and the way that less confined to a gender binary, and I really believe for an interview. I’m not sure what it’ll turn into in the exact moment properly represents me that isn’t just what every- clothing has no gender. You can wear whatever you till it’s come out of my mouth.” one else is doing. And now I feel like I’ve grown a lot want. That might mean one day I’m wearing a black Friends and collaboration have a huge impact through that especially. Now she is styling people in knit dress with speckled white over it that I wear as Alumni Angle: Timothy Muldrew ‘04 Tashi Haig minted major. It blended many different disciplines teers face feelings of homesickness, cultural shock district level Department of Agriculture's Farmers Columnist in science and policy into one – something I found and having to adjust to different living conditions. Training Center to set up demonstration plots ______attractive,” Muldrew explained. However, if you survive the journey, I believe that showcasing intercropping and crop rotations with From currently serving an apprenticeship Over the course of his time at Lawrence, you become a stronger you. Even ten years later, legumes, teaching business skills workshops to local in a union working on Heating Ventilation Air Muldrew managed to complete both the policy and Peace Corps was the single most life-changing event business leaders and farmers and working with the Conditioning projects in San Diego to serving in the science tracks of the environmental studies program in my life.” schools to start conservation clubs for kids. I even Peace Corps in Zambia, alumnus Timothy Muldrew and add philosophy into the mix. For three months, Muldrew prepared to vol- started a few chess clubs.” ’04 has had a wide range of experiences in the world After completing such an intense workload over unteer through being trained in the Kikaonde lan- After intensive service in Zambia, Muldrew said since completing a degree in environmental science the course of just four years, Muldrew was ready to guage, conservation farming, HIV/AIDS prevention, “When I came back to the United States from Zambia and philosophy at Lawrence. Muldrew detailed the take on a new adventure. When asked why he chose income generating activities and cultural adjust- in 2009 for the first time since leaving, I was cultur- work he completed with the Peace Corps as well as the Peace Corps as his next step, Muldrew mused, ment at a forestry college. ally and emotionally devastated.” the ways in which Lawrence prepared him. “Maybe because I was afraid of looking for a job, and Muldrew was the first volunteer in his area. However, Muldrew had left this experience with While Muldrew acknowledged that many of the I felt a bit burnt out after college. Maybe because I During his stay, Muldrew lived in a grass-thatched, a great deal more than when he had begun: “During jobs which he has performed since graduating have had a desire to help people. Maybe because I always mud-brick hut with no running water or electricity my service, I learned several important things that not pertained to his degree, he noted that “several of felt a bit different, and I seem to gravitate toward the and had no cell phone reception, internet, or even helped me such as becoming more comfortable with the soft skills that Lawrence University helped me to road not taken.” other volunteers within 24 miles. However, Muldrew myself, honoring my failures just as much if not develop such as being able to work well with others, Whatever the reason, Muldrew found himself began to adapt to life in the village by visiting with more than my successes, and taking the time to learn to communicate effectively, to exercise time manage- working in Zambia a few years later as a Linking many people to gain a better understanding of their more about people, the language, and their culture ment, to adapt to change and to problem solve have Income, Food and the Environment agent. Muldrew’s culture and to identify peoples' needs. rather than pushing my own agenda.” been instrumental in my careers.” work was meant to instill more sustainable agricul- “Many families weren't initially willing to take One of the most important and lasting positive Muldrew had come to Lawrence hoping to tural practices in the area he volunteered in and a risk using sustainable practices during my first experiences of working in Zambia, Muldrew empha- expand his world view through the liberal arts, hav- combat slash-and-burn techniques. growing season. Around this time, I experimented sized, was “meeting the love of my life, a very capa- ing already developed a penchant for exploration by Muldrew described his personal experiences by growing my own demonstration plots. I also ble, educated and beautiful Zambian woman who, camping all around the U.S. with the Peace Corps as positive, but also said, “I sought to identify and train local counterparts to with a lot of work and determination, I brought back “These experiences instilled in me a strong always tell inquiring people that Peace Corps is not aid in promoting educational workshops,” Muldrew to the United States, and we got married. The monu- desire to protect nature. Around the time I attended for everyone and that every experience is different. said, adding, “I had several successful projects dur- mental impact of my Peace Corps service in my life Lawrence, environmental studies became a newly To a certain degree, no matter the place, all volun- ing my service including collaborating with the continues to this day,” Muldrew concluded. May 18, 2018 FEATURES 7 THE LAWRENTIAN Hidden Figures: Ken Anselment community. Outside of Lawrence, Anselment’s hobby is being a dad. He has a daughter who is a sophomore in high school and a son who is a senior in high Karina Barajas school, beginning to look at colleges. He now sees Columnist the parent side of his job in making sure his children ______receive higher education. Cycling with friends is a This week’s hidden figure is someone who is big part of his life. hidden away in the admissions office but makes an He has a soft spot in his heart for Superman appearance in the beginning and the end of our time ever since he was a kid. He likes to think his new at Lawrence. When I walked into his office with my haircut looks like Superman’s on the days he wants trusty photographer, he was burning sweet orange to feel super. He also makes chili that will “change incense. your life.” I could not help but notice the family photos When asked about the most important lesson displayed on his desk. On the wall was a huge old- he has learned from his job, Anselment looked to school poster of Superman. Behind the desk was Ken the sky for an answer. Journalist Dana Kennedy once Anselment, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid. told him, “You can take full credit and responsibility Anselment has been working at Lawrence since for all the work you have done and celebrate it, but September 2004. He graduated from Marquette you can’t take responsibility for the result.” University with a degree in English and British lit- For example, the admissions team recently cel- erature. Anselment is responsible for leading the ebrated not the number of admitted students this Admissions Office, Financial Aid and Communication year but how much work they had done, and that is Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Ken Anselment. Team. Photo by Taylor Blackson. what is most important. His job is a combination of recruiting, managing I’m only fifteen years old, you know.” Before his cur- snow storm that occurred during the last open He is most inspired by “the student we took a and raising our institution’s visibility in the market rent job, he had been in admissions at Marquette house, when 100 students from all over the world risk on, but we knew that student had the raw mat- place for perspective students, alumni, and friends – University for 12 years. He also taught English were invited to come visit campus. The campus ter to succeed at Lawrence and to see them gradu- people who are thinking about college. Composition as a graduate student. pulled together and held a pizza party catered by ate. Students go above and beyond what we hope “The big goal is making sure we are recruiting Before that, he was briefly a development offi- Bon Appétit at President Mark Burstein’s house for they do.” Anselment added, “I can see so many of students that match Lawrence University and take cer. “In the dark, dark part of my past, I sold life the 60 students who were able to attend. these people in my memory. It’s everything you hope advantage of all the opportunities to graduate and insurance for two weeks, and it was an internship Even though classes were cancelled, faculty for in this kind of work.” thrive to become great Lawrence alumni. I am also where I realized that this is not what I want to do for members volunteered to have mock classes and Anselment is the reason why many of us are the chief cheerleader for the institution, although I the rest of my life,” added Anselment. presentations for the guests. Anselment recalled here at Lawrence. He and the admissions team were might have to wrestle Mark Burstein for that role,” Anselment describes “The Lawrence Difference” how senior Sam Bader, the Fiddlers of Lawrence the first to realize our full potentail, and they sought Anselment joked. as the community of students and faculty. He wrote University and even Burstein’s mom trudged to help us find it for ourselves. It is important to real- When I asked if Anselment had any jobs prior a story in the Post Crescent on Monday about the through the snow to welcome the guests into the ize why we choose to be at Lawrence and continue to to Lawrence, he said, “No. I was born to do this job. come back as alumni. The most dangerous part of our day Peter Lagershausen been attended to. At the intersection of Boldt Way, Staff Writer Meade Street and John Street, a four way stop has ______been added. This comes as a response to the con- For most of us on campus, the most danger- struction of a new senior living development at the ous part of our day would be crossing the street. bottom of the hill on John Street, with the antici- Just a few years ago, a student was hit and seriously pated influx of traffic being too hazardous for a two injured crossing College Avenue at night; the inci- way stop. dent remains an unsolved hit and run. In response At Washington Street and Park Avenue, con- to incidents like this, the Office of Communications cerns arose over the sightlines for crosswalks being has been working to improve campus infrastructure. blocked by on street parking; the city agreed to add In particular, Assistant to the President Jacob a buffer for this issue with more no parking signs. Woodford has been reaching out to traffic engineers. While significant improvements have been "I’ve been most closely involved in pedestrian safety made, multiple projects are still underway, mainly conversations between Lawrence and the city of on Lawe Street. Here, there are plans to add brighter Appleton, and more specifically the Department of LED lights and to move crosswalks closer to the cor- Public Works," he said. "This has been an iterative ner at the College Avenue intersection. process over many years." Currently, the crosswalks are set back from the These conversations have led to numerous corner to accommodate for truck turning radii; how- developments on campus, perhaps most notewor- ever, a transition to a pedestrian-friendly campus thy being changes to the crosswalks on College requires prioritizing them over vehicles. And, one Ave linking the conservatory to the rest of campus. cannot have a conversation about pedestrian safety Several years ago, the crosswalks lacked the thick without mentioning the notoriously treacherous white stripes and flashing lights, and instead merely intersection of Lawe and Alton by Raymond House. consisted of lines painted across the street. The hill going under the bridge obstructs driv- Woodford recalled a study that was conducted Assistant to the President Jake Woodford. ers' view of the intersection and creates a tendency on the flashing lights: "The study observed the rate By David Baldwin. to speed; to give drivers earlier warning, the city is at which cars actually yielded to pedestrians and the "Even though pedestrians have the right of way, reduced when the lights "cry wolf." planning on moving crosswalk signs further ahead time it took for them to do so. It was determined that awareness is really important and the automatic Besides the crosswalks with said lights, College of the intersection. the lights are effective." Going the extra mile, camer- system may not be the most helpful in terms of Avenue is the site of a few other safety improve- Despite every effort already made to keep us as were installed here over the summer to help iden- keeping pedestrians acute," Woodford said. "A push ments. At the intersections at Lawe, Meade and safe, Woodford emphasized that the main issue is tify vehicles that may be involved in hit and runs. button system requires input from the pedestrian; Drew, the walk signals were reprogrammed in the the walk signal buttons. These buttons, supposedly Even though the current situation with these it's an active activation system as opposed to a pas- fall to activate a few seconds before the green light. built to keep us safe, instead make us subconsciously crosswalks is superior to the one before it, the pro- sive one." Having them activate at the same time made view crossing as a forbidden privilege and with a cess of improvement is continuous. Next year, plans Another issue being resolved with these lights turning vehicles a problem; now, pedestrians have sense of entitlement, when really, it is a serious issue are underway to make the flashing lights activate at is that, without consistent maintenance, they some- time to get out into the crosswalk and make them- that we should approach with honesty and clarity. the push of a button and not automatically. times activate even when no one is crossing. The selves visible. problem here is that drivers' sense of urgency is Areas at the perimeter of campus have also The Meaning of Life you’re on the right path? What makes life meaning- bubble. pm in front of Main Hall. In an effort to make a posi- Ali Shuger ful: success, wealth, fame? Big questions like these Many Lawrence students don’t go on long walks tive statement about community and diversity, we Editor-in-Chief ______aren’t out of place in any class of McGlynn’s – though through the city because they feel endangered or will be tentatively joined by Appleton alderper- often, in his more literature-focused classes, they unwelcome for one reason or another; unfortu- sons, members of the mayor’s office and the chief It has become more and more difficult, as we’ve aren’t tackled directly. In “The Meaning of Life,” they nately, stigmas against people of color, LGBTQ peo- of police. become more and more connected through technol- are. Students discuss these subjects – and many ple and others are all too present in Appleton. Slow-paced and designed to be accessible, the ogy, to simply leave the tech at home and let your more – not only among themselves, but with other These group walks allow participants to move safely goal of this last walk is to bring as many community communication be unmediated by any electronic community members, including some important together though the community, walking and talking members together as possible. Hopefully, everybody middle-man. This is one of Associate Professor of figures from Lawrence, Appleton and Outagamie amongst one another and finding common ground will make a new connection as we move through English David McGlynn’s goals in his newest class, County. with people they may never have met before. Appleton together. And of course, don’t forget to loftily titled “The Meaning of Life” – to give people Community engagement, however, is not limit- While the first walk was exclusive to “Meaning leave the phone at home. a chance to talk face to face, unable to halt conver- ed to the classroom; after class, students convene to of Life” students, on the most recent walk, students sation to check their phones, unable to ignore awk- walk together through town. The walks offer more were invited to bring a guest with whom they had a ward pauses or tough subjects. opportunity for conversation and connection while fundamental difference or disagreement, allowing The idea for the class arose, McGlynn says, also encouraging wellness, allowing students to get them a chance to bridge the gap. out of numerous conversations with students over outside into the fresh air, and offering a protected Everyone is invited to join the class’s third and the years about “ways to have a better, happier, way of breaking through the familiar Lawrence final walk on Thursday, May 24, beginning at 4:30 more wellness-centered life.” How do you make sure 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT May 18, 2018 THE LAWRENTIAN

Vijay Iyer Sextet

Izzy Yellen Columnist ______ther prompting me to dig into why Sometimes concerts fail to the concert frustrated me. live up to the hype, even when Too often, expectations can the hype is appropriately built by play into how one hears something, many great records and even a pre- and in the case of Iyer, I had already viously seen live show. That was heard a lot – several albums and my experience seeing Vijay Iyer the aforementioned trio show. All and his sextet perform in Lawrence these molded my thoughts step- Memorial Chapel this past Friday. ping into the Chapel. Even when Before you read on, I urge you the expectations were not in the to read this review I wrote of a forefront of mind, they lurked in Vijay Iyer Sextet pictured on stage in the Chapel. Picture by Nidi Garcia. past Iyer performance that I loved: the subconscious and influenced downbeat.com/news/detail/iyer- my thoughts. I expected the perfor- each other’s toes and talking over sound-checked, and they could Over” and in past performances sorey-crump-rekindle-bonds-at- mance would be closer to the stan- each other in an unmusical man- have adapted their playing to bet- translated to their Lawrence con- chicagos-constellation. This trio dards of what I had already heard. ner. There is a way to collectively ter fit the Chapel. If anything, the cert, but I did not. show was enjoyable and intense, What really left me perturbed improvise and overlap ideas in a resonance the hall provides should All this said and done, it is and I was looking forward to see- though, was the lack of listening powerful, positive way, but the sex- have prompted more moments possible this concert was a fluke – ing how the pianist and composer and space that permeated near- tet did not do so at Lawrence. This of listening to ideas. Iyer – and an outlier of a concert on their tour fit into a larger ensemble under ly the whole performance. There was surprising, having heard some assumingly the sextet as well – of this music. I am no stranger to his direction. Unfortunately, the were countless, long stretches of of these players do that in multiple have performed in many different having external and internal forces sextet concert fell short for me; it time where all six musicians played settings before. spaces; part of hearing an impro- be detrimental to my performanc- was an overbearing collage with at once, creating a dense, muddy Many audience members will visatory group live is experienc- es, and the chance of that happen- little listening and little space. That barrage that even invoked anxi- be quick to blame these problems ing how they create their music ing never goes away, even for some said, I am listening to the group’s ety at points. There are certainly and the sound on the Chapel’s in that moment and location. One of the best artists. I want to be album, “Far From Over,” while I times when everyone playing can acoustics. There is no avoiding can easily hear how they sound in empathetic to this sextet, because write this. This album has the same be extremely effective, and Iyer, the too-reverberant and over- the studio, but live performance is I have heard what they are capable personnel, except for the exchange bassist Stephan Crump and Sorey whelming effect for ensembles where different personalities come of. The point of this review is not of drummer Marcus Gilmore, who did exactly that before, but this that aren’t orchestras or choirs, out. Oftentimes, those personali- to bash them – I can only hope played live, for Tyshawn Sorey, who recent performance was overbear- but the challenge of playing to an ties must be even more sensitive in it serves as a document that this is on the record. In the studio, I ing. There is plenty of space on extremely acoustical space should listening. I wish I could have expe- group and other artists can look at hear much more nuanced playing the record, but live, each musi- not be one that is taken lightly rienced the more focused conver- and learn from. and listening from the group, fur- cian played constantly, stepping on or worse, ignored. The group had sations that I heard on “Far From

Literary Film Review Review “Estiu 1993” “The Lottery” Nicole Witmer vanguard that began to utilize the Staff Writer literary tool of dystopian foreshad- for the story, in which there is viewer, stimulate a heartwarm- ______Bridget Bartal owing. From the images of children Staff Writer truly not much dramatic action. ing and troubling sensation. Only Since I recently reviewed a collecting stones to Tessie’s mul- ______Instead, it is merely a human the best movies are able to incite tiple pleas and protests, Jackson short story in The Lawrentian, I Carla Simón’s movie “Estiu story of the gradual effects of these sentiments. gives readers clues about the sin- thought I would continue along 1993” follows the story of a change and loss. In a similar In the film’s shots, the ister ways of the village within her that trend and write about the first young child named Frida who manner, the viewer’s perspective houses, nature and clothes are descriptions. This foreshadowing short story I ever read, Shirley has recently lost her parents to toward Frida is complicated and very colorful and lively. For a creates a foreboding feeling as Jackson’s “The Lottery.” Written in AIDS and is taken in by the fam- often ambiguous. In many scenes, story about life after the loss of Tessie becomes more and more 1948, Jackson’s dystopian tale is a ily of her uncle. It is a minimal- the girl behaves badly to her new one’s parents, this movie is full worried, all the way up until the forerunner of contemporary novels ist drama of a childhood that family. In some ways, the viewer of a certain liveliness and healing final sentences of the story. such as “The Hunger Games” and includes loss, change, and happi- gets angry with the bratty Frida. that only a young child is able to Apart from the foreshadow- “The Maze Runner.” ness. The majority of the movie But from another perspective, experience. In the entirety of the ing, Jackson also explores the The story opens on a warm contains beautiful shots which Frida is without her true parents. movie, there is a good balance psychology of the villagers in the June day as Jackson describes strongly focus on frank and sin- She is a young child, without a between loss and new life. This midst of a remarkable death. From the children of the village run- cere familial relationships. The precise comprehension of death fine line is repeatedly crossed characters like Mr. Summers and ning around and collecting stones. authenticity of the movie is par- or loss. She does not know how in this masterful movie about Old Man Warner, who have experi- Slowly, all the citizens converge in ticularly notable; it is full of emo- to grieve for her dead parents. familial love and relationships. enced numerous lotteries and have the village square to take part in tions which seamlessly transfer In one scene, when Frida does After I saw this movie at the Latin fought to preserve their antiquated the lottery. Mr. Summers runs the from child to adult. not feel loved after being lightly American and Spanish Film Fest a ways of life to those like Tessie, lottery, reminding all the people This movie, in the scolded, she decides to run away few weeks ago, I fell in love with it. who realizes just how barbaric the of the rules of the proceedings. language of Catalan, contains from home. She says that nobody Unfortunately, the film is difficult practice is only too late, Jackson Jackson introduces the character incredible shots and a simple yet loves her here. Her adopted sister, to watch through either online explores every aspect of this psy- Tessie Hutchinson, who has arrived moving story. Other reviewers who is no more than two or three streaming or purchase. I recom- chological spectrum. The most late to the lottery, looking flus- have criticized the movie for its years old, replies, “But I love you.” mend Carla Simón’s “Estiu 1993” interesting psychological twist that tered because she forgot about the slowness in the development of These moments possess traces for lovers of minimalist movies Jackson provides is his choice to day’s events. After Mr. Summers the plot. Frankly, I disagree. The of sadness as well as a childlike who want a touching story with expose Tessie’s ideologies, which goes through the history of the speed of the movie is accurate humor. The conflicts within Frida, beautiful shots throughout. lottery, the villagers each draw are in contrast with the ideologies which are also in the hearts of the their papers, and Tessie’s husband of her family; she hates the lottery, draws the marked piece. The fam- while her husband and children ily then gathers on stage to finish find nothing wrong with it. These the lottery as Jackson builds sus- insights about society and the stub- pense; something about this cer- bornness of those set in their ways emony does not seem quite right. makes Jackson’s short story noth- Like us on You will have to read the story to ing less than iconic. Though “The see Jackson’s dark ending. Lottery” was written in 1948, this While stories like “The idea of the inability to accept prog- Lottery” may seem familiar to read- ress is still poignant and relevant ers today, Jackson was part of the today. Facebook! /Lawrentian May 18, 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 THE LAWRENTIAN Beyond the Blue Horizon delights audience Carl Johnson strings themselves instead of hit- dard, recorded by many different final chorus of the song ended with ning was almost as surprising as Staff Writer ting the keys, while Turner cre- prominent jazz artists, such as Bill whistling in unison to Peg’s the Nine Inch Nails’ song. When I ______ated high pitched sounds on the Thelonius Monk, Bing Crosby and singing. heard Peg Carrothers’ voice sing- Lecturer of Music Bill cello. When Peg Carrothers sang Ella Fitzgerald. Turner doubled The next selection was a short ing the melody to “Dream On” by Carrothers is widely known for the first words of “Beyond the the melody at parts and took a version of the 1929 hit, “Happy Aerosmith, I laughed out loud. putting on phenomenal perfor- Blue Horizon,” the room was filled beautiful and melodic solo after Days are Here Again,” made famous Why? Because it was just plain mances. The first faculty recital I with sound. Her voice was soft Peg Carrothers finished singing. by Barbara Streisand. Turner start- awesome. Again, her soft voice remember attending was a recital and sweet, singing of the beauti- Like the previous two songs, there ed the tune with a ghostly drone whispered out high notes while Bill of Miles Davis’ seminal “Kind of ful day that awaited beyond the wasn’t a lot of extended improvisa- on the cello. This was another Carrothers and Turner responded Blue” record. All of his recitals that horizon. While it sounded sad, the tion; instead there were quick solos quiet and hopeful ballad, with Peg to the melody of the tune. What I I have attended were nothing short group’s playing made the song that led right back into the melody. Carrothers’ voice adding a con- loved most about this concert was of excellent. This past Wednesday, seem partially hopeful as well. After “Sweet and Lovely,” the group tent whisper above the piano and its twists and turns; the program Carrothers put on another recital, Bill Carrothers took a solo that played the most surprising selec- cello. “Young and Foolish,” from the had some standards and Broadway titled “Beyond the Blue Horizon.” effortlessly transitioned into the tion of the night: “Right Where musical Plain and Fancy, sounded tunes, but it also contained three As usual, it was wildly different group’s next number, one that for It Belongs” by Nine Inch Nails. as wistful as ever, with Carrothers classic rock songs redone in jazz from any other concert I’ve been me was extremely unexpected, the Nine Inch Nails is often known for and Turner playing a groove over ballad fashion. I think it’s safe for to. The band for that evening was Rolling Stones’ “Sympathy for the their dark rock intensity, and this it. Carrother’s pulsing arpeggios me to say that this group would Carrothers on piano, his wife, Peg Devil.” Yet it sounded nothing like choice was no exception. Turner’s on the piano added more of an be the only one to make it work on vocals and Instructor of Music the Stones’ 1968 version; rather, it swells and Carrothers’ building upbeat quality to this number, with as well as they did. All three mem- Matt Turner on the cello. wouldn’t have sounded out of place piano made this tune beautiful and his solo sounding like classical bers had great chemistry which The concert started with at a late-night jazz club. intense. Peg Carrothers’ airy voice piano. In contrast, Turner’s solo built around Peg Carrothers’ voice. Carrothers playing inside the The next number was “Sweet soared in this number as she hit contained a bluesy wail. I don’t know if I’ll ever hear “Dream piano, which refers to plucking the and Lovely,” another 1930s stan- some bluesy notes at the end. The The final song for the eve- On” the same way again. Janet Planet’s studio performs wide span of music Styne. Tenpas joked that because Jay MacKenzie Staff Writer Planet had told her that this was ______a “corny” song, she would make every effort to sing it as “corny” as The voice studio of Lecturer possible – just because. of Music Janet Planet gave a recit- After the four singers per- al on Thursday, May 10 in the formed another song, there was a Pusey Room inside Warch Campus change of pace. Senior Milou de Center. Planet, an accomplished Meij announced that she would be jazz singer, instructs students in performing an original composi- jazz singing as well as general vocal tion titled “Childhood in Montana.” technique. The piece was intended to evoke Five of Planet’s students per- de Meij’s experiences growing up. formed at this recital. Most of the Her lyrics painted a scene of natu- selected songs resembled some- ral tranquility, recalling her rus- thing you might hear during an tic childhood home deep in the evening at a cocktail lounge, but Montana wilderness. She accom- a few ventured into other genres. panied herself on the piano; the There was even an original compo- music was nostalgic and relax- sition thrown into the mix. ing, expressing the sentiments of The first musician to per- peaceful solitude that were appar- form was senior Mauranda Owens, ent in her lyrics. who performed “I Can’t Give The recital concluded with You Anything but Love” by Billie an even more dramatic shake-up. Holiday. It was a smoldering love Jimenez returned to the stage for song; Owens’ smooth, sultry voice a third and final song – “Take Five,” Senior Mauranda Owens singing jazz vocals. lent itself well to the music. She by Paul Desmond. This tune was Photo by Julia Balestri. was accompanied on piano by made famous by the Dave Brubeck senior Jake Victor, who provided Quartet’s rendition; Jimenez gave harmonies as well as an impres- it his own personal spin. He began sive solo. The songs featured a without accompaniment – at first, variety of accompanists on both it appeared to be a standard a cap- piano and guitar. Each accompa- pella song, but Jimenez suddenly nist interacted with their singer launched into a vocal whirlwind in a slightly different way, bring- that included scat singing, beatbox- ing their own musical ideas to the ing and other unusual techniques. songs and making the recital much He was eventually joined by a more engaging. piano accompanist for an upbeat Next up was sophomore Yidi and vibrant finale. Although the Zhang, who performed a George first half of the recital was fairly Gershwin tune titled “I’ve Got a standard jazz lounge fare centered Crush on You.” Zhang explained around classic themes of love that she had first heard this song and relationships, the latter half covered by a Korean singer and brought some surprises, showcas- was attempting to recreate that ing the impressive and diverse tal- style. She dedicated the song to ents of the students from Planet’s getting over bad relationships and studio. I enjoyed and appreciated moving on. their performances, and I hope to She was followed by sopho- have an opportunity to hear them more Ricardo Jimenez with “Blue again. Moon” by Richard Rogers, and junior Elsie Tenpas with “Diamonds Sophomore Ricardo Jimenez sings “Take FIve.” are a Girl’s Best Friend” by Julie Photo by Julia Balestri.

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STAFF EDITORIAL I want to be a cowboy, baby! Simone Levy were disillusioned with high expec- Staff Writer tations only to be served bland Boy Scouts becomes Scouts BSA ______and vaguely Catholic incarnations. This year’s Met Gala was, A cowboy-themed Gala would frankly, mediocre. The theme demand full attention to detail “Heavenly Bodies” rendered the from the designers and celebri- The Boy Scouts of America bership rates have dropped sig- geared towards bridging the gen- blood-laden and utterly polemic ties. We would be blessed with (BSA) has recently announced nificantly in the last decade, with der gap or groups that offer equal history of Catholicism fair game for visions of paisley, denim, plaid and that it will change its name to the BSA decreasing by 300,000 opportunities for all genders. It a glorious exhibit of appropriation. leather. Voices would be drowned Scouts BSA next February. Along members in the last five years appears that many girls thrive in Yet it was only Rihanna, Zendaya, out amid the clatter of silver and with this title change, it will also and Girl Scouts down 27 percent programs designed specifically for Chadwick Boseman, Greta Gerwig, gold and brass belt buckles. I want start welcoming all genders into since 2003. This begs the ques- girls, as the leaders of GSUSA have Lena Waithe and Solange who to see Louboutin do a goddamn its ranks. This announcement was tion: Does the BSA have people’s asserted. However, after the BSU adhered to the theme of the Gala. knee-high cowboy boot with spurs greeted with equal parts support best interest at heart, or just their changed their policy to include all The fact that only one man showed and I want to see Rihanna wear and criticism. Some lauded the membership rates? genders, 3,000 girls have joined. up in anything remotely Catholic said Louboutin knee-high cowboy progressive decision to become The GSUSA will likely face Those girls, for whatever reason, (Chadwick Boseman), as well as boot with spurs. more inclusive, while others have a sharper decrease in member- chose to become scouts through the absolute overabundance of Let’s face it. Cowboys are pro- speculated that this decision will ship due to the change, leading to the BSA, and it would be wrong to angels made for a mundane dis- vocative. Their heretical, hedonis- negatively affect the member- strife between the once amicable deny them that choice. play of tame and censored religious tic aesthetic arouses the attention ship rates of the Girl Scouts of the groups. Proponents of female- While it is important to have iconography. Where was the blood of even the most discriminating United States of America (GSUSA). only scout organizations argue safe space options specifically and flesh? Where was the stigmata? human beings. Is that not what The controversy surrounding the that girls excel more while sur- designed to foster confidence in I wanted to see ugly Catholic school the Met Gala needs? The Catholic gendered differences between the rounded by other girls. In a letter young girls, it is also important to uniforms and full-on Cardinal rega- theme had so much potential to be Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts is to the BSA written in early 2017, broaden the number of opportu- lia. All I got was a middling pageant provocative. There was potential a long-standing one and not one the GSUSA accused the BSA of nities available to them. Allowing of fluffy angels and prom couples. for crucifix reenactments, Papal with a clear answer. “surreptitiously testing the appeal girls entry into Scouts BSA may If it is not clear yet, I was not drama, that Cardinal who is on The BSA has only recently of a girls’ offering to millennial encourage more girls to take impressed by this year’s Met Gala. trial in Australia currently and so begun making strides towards parents.” More recently, following leadership positions if they did It could have been so much more much more. But with the theme of inclusivity. Compared to the the BSA announcement, the Girl not find their place at the GSUSA. dramatic. The potential was infi- “Heavenly Bodies,” the easy way GSUSA, which has been open to Scouts Twitter account tweeted While the motives behind the nite. But, just like Jesus, it was out is to opt for one of the more essentially all genders since the on May 3, “Research shows that BSA’s decision to include people poorly executed. modest and unimaginative denom- early 2000s, the BSA has only a girl learns best in an all-girl, of all genders are unclear, it’s still However, I may be able to for- inations of Christianity and hope started being more inclusive in girl-led, and girl-friendly environ- a step towards a more inclusive give this year’s disappointment on no one notices the suspicious lack the 2010s. The BSA has made ment. As a Girl Scout, she’ll prac- environment, and more inclusion one condition and one condition of transubstantiation. And while drastic changes to their antiquat- tice different skills; take on lead- is always good. While the BSA only: next year’s Met Gala has to be there are rhinestone cowboys, ed policies by opening its doors ership positions; and even feel has been problematic in the past, cowboy-themed. Maybe it is time space cowboys, goth cowboys and to openly gay members in 2013, allowed to fail, dust herself off, we are happy to see them mak- we go back to basics. This is where rodeo cowboys, you would be hard gay troop leaders in 2015 and get up, and try again.” This tenet ing positive changes. In our opin- my brilliant idea comes in: cow- pressed to find an unassuming or transgender kids in 2017. Some of the GSUSA is exemplified in ion, the BSA and GSUSA should boys. The avant-garde fashion is simple cowboy. So this is my plea have speculated that BSA’s recent various organizations in the US put aside their differences and do there to back it up, the concept has to all those with ears willing to change of heart is a marketing as well. There are many women’s their best to provide modern lead- depth and everyone loves cowboys. listen: next year’s Met Gala would response to its sharp member- colleges that have thrived using ership opportunities for children It seems the main problem go down in infamy as the greatest ship decline. This is a point of one-gender programs for decades. of all genders. with the Catholic-themed Met Gala event of all time if only the theme contention between the BSA and It remains unclear whether was that attendees took it too sub- was cowboy. Take notes, Anna the GSUSA, as both group’s mem- it is better to support groups tly, as if the theme were “Papal Wintour. Essence” instead of “Heavenly Letters to the Editor can be sent in to Opinions & Editorials Editor, Cassie Gitkin, at lawrentian@lawrence. Bodies.” The thing about a cowboy theme is that it is nearly impossible edu. We review all letters and consider them for publication. The Lawrentian staff reserves the right to edit to perform it with any degree of for clarity, decency, style and space. All letters should be submitted on the Monday before publication, and subtlety. You either show up fully should not be more than 350 words. Westworld-ed out or you do not show up at all. I think most of us Institutional barriers to equality in America Nero Gallagher not have a wealthy lifestyle. To education about such intersec- mainstream narrative. The way groups. As Bell Hooks writes in her Staff Writer be sure, the middle and working tionality, it would be very easy to I see it, the education system is book We Real Cool: Black Men and ______classes are exploited by our eco- assume that we all suffer equally becoming increasingly watered Masculinity, “Smart black boys who With the 2016 presidential nomic system; the former for their under the oppressive nature of down as time passes. Just like the want to be heard, then and now, election came a lot of political hyper-consumerist tendencies and capitalism. Many cishet white men standard for “small” soda sizes at often find themselves cast out, movement from all sides, ranging the latter for their labor. It is a of the working class assume patri- movie theatres is becoming larger, deemed troublemakers, and placed from liberals, progressives, conser- comforting thought that, despite archal and domineering mindsets, our standard of critical thought is in slow classes or in special classes vatives, etc. One interesting out- your white privilege, you can have sadly, and do not think to ally with lowering. The fact that AP classes, that are mere containment cells for come that arose from the election, solidarity with the oppressed. This marginalized people, despite their which foster a more interesting those deemed delinquent.” This is however, was a candidate who pub- comfort is what attracts so many status in capitalist society. The fact sharing of ideas, are so small leads one example of how, to suppress licly criticized capitalism. Although cishet white men to these move- that so few men of this class status to few people leaving high school marginalized groups, our society I do not necessarily think Bernie ments and is potentially their most are aware of the intersectional- with the necessary preparation for has structural and institutional Sanders is as critical and insight- damaging attribute. It is true that ity of oppression under capitalism college and critical analysis. barriers in place. Those of the ful about our economic system as exploitation under capitalism is a points to a failure in education. Instead, the bar for lower- black community who show poten- he could be, a presidential candi- circumstance many of us share. Regarding this particular level classes should be raised. At tial despite the education system’s date mentioning socialist ideals in However, I think that many of these problem, the American education the same time, we need to have efforts are seen as a threat. If we a positive light is a step in the right men are ignorant of the degrees system has two major flaws: it does better equal opportunity educa- had teachers, students and faculty direction. There are other groups of privilege and oppression pres- not necessitate critical thinking tion, rather than white cishet men who were more educated about that serve such a purpose, which ent in such a system. What these nor does it educate us about social receiving the majority of classroom these issues, I think things would present alternative economic and anti-capitalist movements lack is justice issues. The fact that the flat attention. A primary cause of this be much more positive. social systems as well. That is not intersectionality. Earth movement has such a large is a lack of social justice aware- Rather than pinning the what I am here to discuss, though. Take the Zeitgeist Movement, following is indicative of this. I ness in public education. Over the responsibility of creating change Today, I would like to write about for example. It’s train of thought also think that, if college were free, course of twelve years, I do not on people of color, since people of an issue pervasive in the Bernie has a lot of interesting insight about our country would be in a much remember a single lesson teach- color have struggled enough as it Sanders movement in addition to capitalism through historical and better state. We are not taught ing social justice or intersection- is and they do not owe it to white other movements critical of capi- sociological analysis. By reading to question and analyze media ality. The closest I came was in people to explain themselves, the talism. These groups are predomi- some of their work, I have learned thoughtfully or critically, result- my senior year, when my College solution lies elsewhere. Us white nantly white, and therefore have a much about the systemic violence ing in many Americans believing Possible coach had bestowed some people, and people involved in disappointing lack of intersection- and issues inherent to capitalism. poorly conceived ideas. Moreover, of her liberal arts knowledge upon white communities, who are edu- ality between race and class. However, there is very little about classes like history consistently us. I did not even realize that, until cated about social justice, must The most common idea shared the various degrees of oppression shovel useless information down I came to Lawrence, the public stop the ignorant in their tracks amongst these groups is that capi- that affect people based on race, our throats, leaving less room for education system prioritized white talism targets everyone who does gender, sexuality, etc. If I had no insightful ideas that challenge the cishet men above marginalized See page 12 The opinions expressed in The Lawrentian are those of the students, faculty and community members who wrote them. All facts are as provided by the authors. The Lawrentian does not endorse any opinions piece except for the staff editorial, which represents a majority of the editorial board. The Lawrentian welcomes everyone to submit their own opinions using the parameters outlined in the masthead. May 18, 2018 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 11 THE LAWRENTIAN Iron Man: super villain Important life events should be at Chipotle Michele Haeberlin Stark’s creations with the inven- Dan Meyer Jacobs for Marc by Marc Jacobs in holding your bar mitzvah at the Staff Writer tion of the “spider” iron suit. But, Staff Writer Collaboration with Marc Jacobs for fast-casual chain, you can witness ______not only is this man so extremely ______Marc by Marc Jacobs fame) pro- your transition into manhood by Superheroes. Generally self- full of himself that even the other When I was a young boy, my posed to his boyfriend via flash the quiet approval of pinto beans entitled, overly dramatic and rich egomaniacs find it hard to head the size of a jaded watermel- mob in a Chipotle. His boyfriend, being dropped onto your burrito. extremely bloated (in their pocket- work with him, but he is also truly on and my arms no longer than two someone disappointingly named The selection of ingredients are books and their egos). Who the hell someone who can never become a oversaturated baby carrots, my neither Mark, Marc, Jacob, nor so rich in metaphor that they have asked Batman to just start wasting hero. And that is because of all the mother sat me down to explain the Jakob, said yes. The visit to the the potential to single-handedly trillions of dollars he could be put- superheroes in Marvel, Iron Man/ most important rules of marriage restaurant is apparently a yearly replace poetry in the modes of ting towards cancer research and Tony Stark has the largest ecologi- and love. “Love is not chocolate, tradition for Jacobs and his fiancé expression. If Shakespeare and adopting homeless puppies into cal footprint. A problem with the love is not cream in coffee, love is (Char Defrancesco), who loves the Walt Whitman were in a Chipotle this idea that if someone is rich superhero identity is a person can not the Energizer bunny thump- restaurant more than any other. today, everyone else would prob- enough, and think they have good start to leave all the consequences thump-thumping its way into the In one of the boldest moves of all ably leave because their rotting morals, then they can be above the of their actions, all the long-term bleak and barren night,” she said. time, Jacobs risked ruining flash corpses would really stink up the law? Does anyone realize the sheer effects of certain choices they “Love is greasy and artery-clog- mobs, Chipotle, Prince (the song joint. But if they were alive and not amount of damage these supposed make, back on the ground while ging. Love sits in a tin container the flash mob danced to) and birth- decomposed, they would almost superheroes create whenever they they blast off to go shoot a gregio- and only keeps its heat with the days for Defrancesco. certainly never write another word fight? Literally catastrophic dam- saurus. For example, Tony Stark help of a buzzing heat lamp.” As we Members of the jury, I contend ever again. age that not only levels cities into knows full well (if he is as smart sat in silence for the next 45 min- that every single major life event Furthermore, hosting any cement dust, but also creates a as everyone supposedly says he is) utes while these wise words mari- should take place at Chipotle. event at Chipotle is incredibly catastrophic hole in the economy. that the resources he is using to nated in my little pasta brain, the Weddings? Duh. Funerals? affordable. Although the restaurant Who pays when a superhero acci- power and create everything that is clouds outside the kitchen window No doubt. A baptism? Dip me in caters, they do not, to my knowl- dentally destroys a building or two “super” about him are all from non- shifted, danced and formed into guac, reverend. Quinceañeras? edge, have a tried-and-true system during his pursuit of the bad guy? renewable sources. Think about it the gentle wisps of shredded moz- Absolutely. The brushed metal is for hosting parties in the restau- Something tells me Batman does – in one fight it is likely Stark takes zarella. Perhaps my fond memories a great base for any theme. A bris? rant itself. But why, you might ask, not just have a quaint little mailbox significant damage to the suit he is have changed my perception of Sorry, was I not clear when I said does this matter? Well, friendo, with a bat logo on the side for the wearing. Also, many of the extend- that day’s fact, but the clouds were every single major life event? think of it this way: without a well- city to send all his bills to. So what ing pieces of his suit are ripped Monterey Jack at the very least. I will admit that this was oiled machine for hosting, the res- does that mean? If I put on some off by attackers, or have pieces It became evident that I was not initially the first thought that taurant will not have a good way spandex, get myself a cool name, that detach like tracking missiles. ready for more knowledge and she occurred to me when I heard to consolidate the bill of everyone and suddenly inherit $40 million, That means, first of all, that his brushed my hair aside to reveal a the news of the engagement of involved. This means that you can I can start saving the world, and suits need to be replaced at a very forehead similar both in color and America’s affordable suit baron make everyone pay for their own ignore every law under the sun? high rate, and second, that he is size to a flour tortilla. “Marriage is and… someone else? Defrancesco food and shrug it off, saying, “I am You may think I hate superheroes, constantly littering debris from his not something to be taken lightly, probably has some nice hobbies so sorry, bud. I have no idea how to and that I go to every Marvel movie various suits during battles. Also, my little mistake,” she whispered. too. But upon further examination, take that bill on. Blame it on them, armed with rotten tomatoes to as a man notorious for constantly “It is the one time in our lives when the case for a Life at Chipotle® honestly.” throw, but that is not true! I really trying to improve his inventions, God forgives our bakery hubris, becomes stronger and stronger. Chipotle also offers a fun, ver- do enjoy the idea of extraordinary Stark is constantly scrapping mod- the one time he tolerates an edible When I reached early adoles- satile environment for any party. If humans who, whether from acci- els of suits and their various parts tower of Babel to be constructed in cence, my knees swelling to the you have enough people in atten- dental science experiments, freak as he is defeated over and over the name of monogamy and gifts size of peppermint-scented Yankee dance, you can use the cover of the accidents, ancient mythology, or and needs suits with new defensive from Sears. We eat the cake to candles and my hair rising from crowd to scramble up the walls just pure athletic ability, are able measures built in. And where do appease our wrathful Lord.” my scalp like microwaved kelp and climb around on the lighting to rise above the average and take the various metals and synthetic At this time, my dear papá bleached from exposure to the fixtures like a spider monkey. One into their own hands saving the materials found in these suits come burst through the door to finish nuclear heat of NSYNC, my mother of my biggest goals in life is to lives of others. from? Non-renewable resources. my mother’s point. They began sat down with me again. The les- scamper around above the diners But there is one. And how are these suits made? to chant in unison, honoring the sons of marriage, evidently, were at Chipotle and show them the con- One man, who, unlike the In high-tech labs that are so well- sacred tradition of my family. too important to teach just once. sequences of their interior design- others who still have their issues funded they can afford to scrap “Marriage is the highest honor “Daniel, my adorable little error,” ing hubris. They have gone long (believe me, Batman really is no entire suits for the sake of creat- and ceremony,” they intoned. “You she telepathically communicated, enough without the modern sensi- hero), is so completely unworthy ing one with a better cup holder. must treat your spouse-to-be with “when you host your wedding, you bility of ceiling tiles. of the title “hero” that he may no And oh, who are the majority of the utmost respect and show them must show the infinite possibilities When I recently visited my longer be allowed to stand on the these suits built for? Oh yes, one the height of decadence when you your life holds. You must communi- mother in the nursing home inside glorious pedestal of effervescent specific man and his specific mea- present the rock-ring smelted to be cate, in the most lovely metaphors of a Panda Express, I asked her praise. And that man is Anthony surements. Also he hates sharing forever bound to their least impor- available to you, the multitudes if she thought the Chipotle-as-Life Edward Stark, also known as Iron to begin with, but with regards to tant finger.” your future shares with your loved Host plan was wise. She looked Man. Not only is he mainly operat- the Iron Man suits, Stark made it Of course, I kid. I have never one.” deep into my eyes, blasting through ing out of personal gain in every- very clear he would not be shar- called my father “papá” because Where on Earth can you find my retinas as if I were a glass sculp- thing he does (for example, let- ing these designs with the govern- nicknames are generally some- more combinations and multitudes ture of our nation’s most fragile ting Marvel film his personal life in ment, much less anyone else. So thing you are only given by some- than Chipotle? They have multi- person, Elijah Wood, and said two order to get some product place- then the idea of recycling these one you see on a regular basis. I tudes up the frickin’ wazoo. As you words. ment in), but he also manipulates suits that are first of all made to have no idea what his other family walk down the aisle (or, to be more “Party on.” everyone he meets. Look at poor fit one specific man, and second calls him. specific, walk hand-in-hand along Chipotle can and should be the Peter Parker, trying desperately to of all made in a hidden lab that is In the past month, it has the counter while choosing the first host of every major event in your find a father figure in this supposed not just going to ship them to a become apparent that I was not ingredients of your new union), life and in the lives of everyone you man of great accomplishment, but local Goodwill, is completely pre- the only child to receive this les- you can envision your wildest know. Besides, what makes for a reduced to merely another puppet posterous. Tony Stark thinks he son in love and marriage. On April dreams. Handfuls upon handfuls better parting gift for your guests to demonstrate the vast abilities of 4, Marc Jacobs (of Jacobs by Marc of pico de gallo might fill the living than E. coli? See page 12 room of your first home. If you are The problems written in ink Mara Kissinger Some people might even consider it after told me a new tattoo design is no way to protect themselves for the tattoos and whether you let Staff Writer a compliment. However, this habit idea of a rose made out of staff without destroying the only way your artist have a say. Inspiration ______of repetitive Pinterest tattoos does paper so it could definitely hap- of marketing themselves. For the is great and it can spark ideas for Usually when discussing tat- a lot of damage to both the client pen.) I am sure that to both people people who are being ripped off, it great tattoos, but a copycat will just toos, the first opinions that we and the artist. First and foremost, it has a personal meaning, but that also feels terrible. If you spent any never be as good as the original. I gravitate towards are whether it insults the artist’s creativity to meaning is rendered meaningless time or effort thinking carefully myself intend to get my first tat- or not you should get one. Some just copy another’s design. If you because it is not a personal design. about what you wanted on your too soon having discussed a design say you will regret it, others say bother to find a really good artist, It could have all the meaning to you body, it probably has a great deal of that is very dear and personal to it is incredible art. But I am not bringing in another artist’s work is in the world but when it is generic meaning. Imagine your horror if it me. It reminds me of my heritage, interested in adding to this debate. just saying loud and clear that you it is no longer personal. then becomes a trendy tattoo that good times in my life and the peo- Rather, I want to talk about a new would prefer to get a tattoo from But it is not just the client and is repeated over and over again on ple I love. I think it is beautiful so I problem that has arisen from the someone else but you guess that the artist that are hurt. The people thoughtless people who thought it want to share it when I finally get undeniable rise in popularity of they will have to do. Especially if on the receiving end are hurt just as looked pretty or cool or exciting. it. And at the end of the day, people tattoos. To illustrate this, I would that tattoo is not their style, it has badly if not worse. The artist who What was personal and special has might copy my design. But I know like to use a personal story. A per- sent a clear message that all you was ripped off put a lot of time and suddenly become generic. that no matter how many people son I knew once found a tattoo want is someone who can very effort into constructing and design- In the end, your body only copy it, they will never actually design online of a rose made out of clearly copy and paste some ink ing an amazing tattoo which they belongs to you. If you wanted to know the true beauty of my tattoo. staff paper. They promptly took the into your skin. But chances are then spent quite a bit of time put- you could go out tomorrow and get Though I really would appreciate it picture to a tattoo shop and had the it will also be less personal. Say ting on someone’s body. They post a copycat tattoo on every inch of if people would just think up their tattoo artist copy the exact design the person I mentioned decided to a picture of their hard work only clear skin that you have. You might own, I also feel bad for the people from the picture. As tattoos rise show off their new tattoo to their to then find a couple months later be turned away by some artists who feel that they are not creative in popularity, so too is a culture of friends. Imagine their surprise if that someone has taken their idea and might also end up with some enough to dream up something copycats on the rise. one of their friends then rolled up and passed it off as their own. They truly terrible copycat jobs but you awesome. Theoretically, there is nothing their sleeve to reveal a nearly iden- receive no compensation or rec- could do it. What it comes down wrong with copying works of art. tical design! (A friend not too long ognition for their work and there to is the reasoning that you have 12 LISTINGS May 18, 2018 THE LAWRENTIAN

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it is important for people of color Institutional barriers and other marginalized groups to continued from page 10 share their experiences through art, scholarly writing, etc. From through education and awareness. exponential change. This is not to there, it is up to us educated white An imperative place to begin is say that it is up to the white people people to put a halt to any micro- with faculty and teachers in the to save everyone else; in fact, it is aggressions or bigoted thoughts public education system, who are our whiteness and privilege that that manifest in our communities. majority white, because chang- prevent us from having experien- Change occurs rapidly from within ing such an institution will create tial knowledge. Therefore, I think than without.

physical or mental ability, mere- Iron Man: super villain ly a lot of money and an idea to continued from page 11 combine artificial intelligence with an animatronic body armor. Sure can continue to pollute and con- inventions, showing not compas- he has aged extremely well and taminate his earth, using materials sion, but blatant egocentrism as he could take me on a date in that have zero renewable energy he goes about his days, thinking he one of his fancy cars anytime, but sources, and heading a company can do whatever he wants because does a man who acts purely out that not only supports, but greatly he is a “superhero.” of self interest strike you as the funds a mindset that does not take You may argue that without hero type? How can someone who the future of our earth into consid- Tony Stark’s help, there would not uses the excuse that “they save the eration. Tony Stark truly is the all- even be an earth to save from the world from supervillains, isn’t that encompassing rich playboy (sorry clutches of industries like coal and enough?” truly save this planet, Pepper Potts) – oblivious to the oil. But, how much did Iron Man unless they start to think about the cycle of waste and obsolescence really help? He is a man with no long-term effects of their apparent he is instigating within his own special talent, no special or unique “superpower?”

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