The Student Newspaper of Lawrence University Since 1884 THE LAWRENTIAN VOL. CXXXV NO. 21 APPLETON, WISCONSIN MAY 4, 2018 Formal connects students with Brewster Village Rikke Sponheim Staff Writer __________________________ To provide a fun evening for the residents at Brewster Village, Delta Gamma and the group Building Intergenerational Relationships (BIR), held the Brewster Village Formal in the Somerset Room of the Warch Campus Center on Saturday, April 28 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Brewster Village provides both a long-term nursing home environ- ment and short-term rehabilita- tion depending on the needs of the resident. Many of the residents of Brewster Village do not have much opportunity to go out, so according to junior Sarah Grubbe, this formal was a rewarding experience for the residents. The residents of Brewster Village who attended were pro- vided with transportation to Lawrence by Brewster Village, where they were greeted by mem- bers of Delta Gamma and Sigma Phi Epsilon. Sigma Phi Epsilon had created boutonnieres for the resi- dents, and Delta Gamma decorated Somerset with an “Under the Sea” Students from Greek Life organizations entertained the residents of Brewster Village with music and conversation. theme “that the residents really Photo by Emma Gilshannon. loved,” said Grubbe. Delta Gamma and other volun- The event was a rewarding residents experience some of the dents. This event is been hosted “Service for Sight.” Anchor Splash teers from Greek Life provided the experience for both the residents social life at Lawrence that stu- annually by Delta Gamma because involves various swimming com- attendees with dinner, music and of Brewster Village and the stu- dents “so often take for granted” many of the members have enjoyed petitions between different Greek conversation throughout the eve- dents who helped run the formal. stated Grubbe. volunteering at Brewster Village. Life groups and some non-Greek ning. Delta Gamma members junior The students “enjoyed the evening While this event was mostly to Delta Gamma’s next fundrais- organizations on campus. Jessica Gehring, Lia Eldridge, junior along with the residents – they benefit the residents of Brewster ing event, Anchor Splash will be Natalie Galster-Manz, and Amanda listened together, they ate together Village, the formal also provided an held on Wednesday, May 16 from Milne performed a quartet, and the and they got to know each other,” opportunity for Lawrence students 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Buchanan Appletones also held a private per- said Grubbe. The event allowed to take a break from their busy Kiewit Wellness Center pool. formance for the Brewster Village residents and students to con- lives and invest some time making The event raises money for Delta Formal. nect with each other, letting the fulfilling connections with the resi- Gamma’s independent foundation Community Conversation discusses Cabaret controversy Celeste Hall of the attendees, the reporter was inspire a multi-level by the admin- allow the discourse to be devel- It is for this reason that Dr. Staff Writer not present at the discussion on istration to make the campus a oped organically by the attendees Morgan Clement doesn’t see ______________________________________ Wednesday itself. safer space for all students. themselves. Usually, the conversa- “fatigue” as a particularly press- As a way to exchange personal Last Wednesday’s conversa- According to Morgan- tion includes some opportunity to ing issue for the Community stories and come to a better under- tion was designed by Reverend Dr. Clement, she strives to hold several share personal stories, which can Conversation program. As stu- standing of fellow Lawrence stu- Linda Morgan-Clement with the Community Conversations each be an emotional yet healing experi- dents react to stress and contro- dents, a Community Conversation help of Gabriel Baker, a student term along with her team of trained ence. For Dr. Morgan-Clement, it is versy in different ways, they will was held in the Pusey Room last and certified facilitator. facilitators. Morgan-Clement said “always mind-blowing how power- undoubtedly benefit from different Wednesday, April 25. Around 15 Dr. Morgan-Clement is that, while at first it was difficult ful story-sharing is.” forms of support. Some students students, facilitators and members Lawrence’s first Dean of Spiritual to get commitment from Lawrence It seems to be characteristic that attended the conversation on of the administration attended the and Religious Life who has been students, they have now reached of controversial issues that arise Wednesday may not have gone to event. working here since the summer their goal of having one-third cer- at Lawrence that much like an a counseling session, or vice versa. The conversation was part of of 2016. At her previous post at tified facilitators from the faculty, earthquake, the event that sparks For Baker, the opportunity to a multi-pronged approach by the the College of Wooster, Morgan- one-third from the students and the controversy is but a moment, become a certified facilitator has administration to address the con- Clement created an inter-faith one-third from the campus staff. strikingly brief. However, the fall- been an opportunity to use his troversy around Cabaret several ministry and is working towards Baker and Morgan-Clement out can last much longer, birthing personal experiences and leader- weeks ago over the showing of the something similar for Lawrence explained that before each con- a seemingly unending procession ship skills to help the Lawrence Tibetan flag. Tibet is a region in University. versation, the team spends a great of official forums, discussions and community. southwest China that can be a sen- Morgan-Clement picked up deal of time constructing the con- sessions from different pockets of “The conversation is good,” sitive area of discussion for many the Community Conversation pro- versation, so the discussion can be the administration. said Baker, “because it can help international Lawrentians. gram two and a half years ago after as healthy as possible. Topics can This, perhaps, is meant to clarify misunderstandings. If dia- Other parallel responses have the, now-disbanded, Gay Lesbian be on general things of interest account for the issue’s true after- logue helps people find the answer included one-on-one conversa- Or Whatever (GLOW) club released or, as was the case on Wednesday, shocks, the bitterness that can sim- from themselves then it was worth tions, counseling and a variety of a list of demands for the adminis- can be specifically designed in the mer and curdle in the hearts of it.” discussions led by different depart- tration. While these demands did wake of a controversial issue on those involved, surfacing later in ments of the administration. not directly call for Community campus. ways that are as toxic as they are In order to respect the privacy Conversations, they did seem to However, the team often surprising. Variety Sports Features A&E Op-Ed Men’s Tennis takes third Style with personality and Big Cranberry Upcoming spring play SAD and alone in conference professionalism PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 10 THIS WEEK 2 NEWS May 4, 2018 THE LAWRENTIAN New club seeks to make film photography accessible to all Dannielle Konz tography.” p.m. to 11 p.m. and Wednesdays 2 Staff Writer The darkroom had already p.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the darkroom _______________________________________ been in Steitz and was used by – Steitz 015. LU Film Photography Club, a an old photography club but has Looking forward, the leaders new student organization on cam- now found a new purpose as a have several fun opportunities in pus, is growing with its recent space for the Film Photography the works. Next year, they hope addition of a darkroom for devel- Club. The next step is to overcome to go to a photography exhibi- oping photos. The club, led by obstacles regarding access to the tion, take group trips for greater junior Julianna Basile and sopho- room. Steitz is only accessible after photography opportunities and more Amos Egleston, was officially hours to students enrolled in class- attempt a project in which dispos- recognized as an organization at es in the building, and the dark- able cameras would be left around the end of Winter Term 2018 and room currently only has one key. campus for students and visitors to was recently granted access to a These accessibility issues are in take photos which would later be darkroom in the lower level of the process of being resolved, and developed and displayed. Latin American & Spanish Thomas Steitz Hall of Science. hopefully soon anyone interested The club is open to all students “We wanted a darkroom for in film photography will be able to interested in film photography and students who aren’t in a photogra- access the room. In the meantime, film development, regardless of Film Festival phy class,” said Egleston. “We want the club leaders have open hours experience. For more information, From Wednesday, April 25 to Saturday, April to provide a space for those who for all interested students – expe- visit the darkroom during open want to do film photography out- rienced or new – on Sunday after- hours or contact Julianna Basile or 28, the seventh annual Latin American and side of school-sanctioned classes. noons 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays 9 Amos Egleston. It’s exciting to think about the dif- Spanish Film Festival was held on LU cam- ferent ways that we can foster col- pus. The non-profit event was organized laboration between artists with this space.” by Instructor of Spanish Cecilia Herrera The club aims to provide an accessible opportunity to try World News and Associate Professor of Spanish Rosa photography for those who don’t Tapia.