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Volume 91 Issue 10 Article 1

5-11-2020

SNC Fights COVID-19 Pandemic

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SEE PAGE 14 > “May we who are merely in- convenieced Remember those who lives are at stake. May we St. Norbert College | Kyra Kronberg who have no risk factors Re- member those most vulnerable. Study Abroad Returns “I was a little freaked the option to stay once the ing abroad has always been May we who have the luxury The SNC community out but didn’t want to country was under a catego- my biggest dream and now of working from hom Remem- received their first email on think too much about it, ry two, but also stated that it was being cut short.” ber those who must choose be- Friday, Feb. 28 regarding so I moved on with enjoy- if they didn’t leave soon, Leisgang left early tween preserving their health when Spain was at a level or making their rent. May we the COVID-19 virus. The ing my study abroad. But they’d need to later. Sure who have the flexibility to care lives of eight students in It- things started to really es- enough, the situation esca- one, however the travel for our children when their aly were quickly upheaved, calate late february and lated, and like students in advisory was put at a level schools close Remember those removed from the country early March. SNC gave us Italy, they returned home. three the day after she got who have no options. May we for the sake of their safety. a decision to leave early “It happened so fast, in back. who have to cancel our trips The rest of the study Remember those that have no Spain students were ad- or try to tough out the pro- a matter of a few hours I safe place to go ... May we vised to return shortly after. gram until Spain would had a plane ticket and only abroad students were told who settle in for a quarantine “One morning I woke reach a level two. ” had a few hours to pack and to come home by Mon- at home Remember those who up to an email from SNC Travel restrictions and sleep,” stated Leisgang. “ day, March 30, as apart of have no home. As fear grips saying that the Italy stu- safety are rated on a scale The next thing you know I the Wednesday, March 11 our country, let us choose love. email announcing classes ... Let us yet find ways to be the dents were coming home of 1-4, one being mild, four am saying goodbye to my loving embrace of God to our due to the virus,” said Me- meaning students needed host family and getting on were online. Olivia Biskob- neighbours. Amen.” gan Leisgang ’21, a stu- to be pulled out. The SNC a plane to Chicago. I didn’t -Cameron Bellm dent studying in Toledo, students in Spain received want to come home. It was SEE STUDENT EXPE- Spain. an email that gave them so heartbreaking and study- RIENCE Page 3 > Dining Services Donates Meals GRAEME GALLAGHER | CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Although the St. Nor- have the option to pre- such a large commercial great quality food, but it’s Sysco. While the company bert campus has closed for order a meal and then the kitchen at Ruth’s, Dining not going to hold in the has begun to reduce ser- the remainder of the semes- staff gets it all packed up Services has already be- freezer very well and main- vices and close warehouses ter, dining services staff and for them behind the scenes, gun recipes and foods that tain quality until the fall due to the virus, the leftover employees continue to be then puts a beverage and a would not be able to last when the students come food in those places needs hard at work to serve those salad all together, and then until students came back back,” explained DaPra. an outlet, such as DaPra at the college and in the sur- the students come to a pick in the fall. With that in “So we’ve been slowly us- and dining services, to be rounding community. it up,” said Melissa DaPra, mind, the team has begun ing that inventory to make of use to people. Recently, While in the midst of director of Dining Services. to branch out to local com- some meals for community after being in contact with the pandemic, dining ser- “So we have a carryout munities to donate some of partners.” Sysco, dining services re- vices have been provid- only service available at the food, such as last week However, the amount ceived around 500 cases of ing an option for carry-out the marketplace, which is when the team began mak- that dining services can produce, which is around meals for students and staff totally different from what ing 30 lunches and 100 din- continue to prep and donate 4000 to 5000 pounds of that remain on campus. Fol- everyone has experienced ners for the NEW Commu- will depend on the total food. lowing the recent executive historically.” nity Shelter in Green Bay. food they receive and the This massive influx of order guidelines, the meals In addition to providing “We have a very large policies in place during the produce will go towards are first pre-ordered by resi- regular meals for those on commercial kitchen here pandemic. As businesses community partners and dents, prepared by dining campus, DaPra and the din- and we have all of these and companies continue to services and then handed ing team have begun utiliz- recipes that we have kind shut down, dining services out at the marketplace. ing their resources to help of forward started earlier have been in contact with SEE DINING SERVIC- “So basically, students local communities. With in the semester that is still their primary food vendor, ES DONATES Page 2 >

sntimes.wordpress.com facebook.com/stnorberttimes @sntimes Monday, May 11, 2020 Editor: Madelyn Glosny NEWS sntimes.wordpress.com/news | 2 Editors in Gallagher Chief: Kyra Kronberg > DINING SERVICES and figure out how to make Graeme Sara Dillon DONATES Page 1 it work and every day is a Gallagher Erika Ditzman Copy Editing: surprise. Every day we are Anna Leadership Vanseveren also will be used to create just trying to find new ways Team: Leah Hennick Graeme Adrew Schaut assorted boxes of food for to continue to support our Gallagher Hannah Erika Ditzman Robinson students and staff to pick up community folks and other Emma Sipiora Kyra Vinz and use for cooking while folks in the community.” Heidi Swanson Mercedes Madelyn Glosny Danforth they stay on campus. Going from doing 2500 Anna Hernandez Vanseveren Sarah Schepp “We’re trying to find meals a day while students Jared Gartzke Kenneth Costa Photography: ways to help our campus on campus to only doing Alyssa Brugger Kenneth Costa Marybeth Koss community and then also 130 meals is a small frac- News Team: the community at large ture of what the St. Norbert Madelyn Glosny Social Leah Hennick Media and because we have the staff dining capacity is. Howev- Kaitlin Foley Distribution Janelle Knick Team: that’s here and able to take er, in these unprecedented Alyssa Brugger Features Team: that raw product and trans- times, the team is working Emma Sipiora Advisor: Anna Denucci John Pennington form it into something more hard every day to use their Joscelynn recipe-based to feed hun- resources to help those in McKillips gry people,” said DaPra. Dining Services | www.performainc.com need. Opinion Team: “When our immediate mis- to the Freedom House and However, these types of “Our mission is to pro- Jared Gartzke Aldo Gonzales sion kind of goes away, this they’re not accepting any complications are not out vide radical hospitality and Emily of the ordinary for the din- Buellesbach is really the next best thing prepared food right now. because our current stu- that we can do.” But, they will accept a case ing services staff. In such dent population isn’t here, Entertainment Team: While DaPra and din- of salad greens and cucum- a strange time, DaPra and we had to figure out how Rebecca Jacques Heidi Swanson ing services are actively bers that we can give them the team have had to deal we still fulfill our mission Anna Vanseveren seeking to donate more and that they can prepare with new challenges daily knowing that we have good themselves. Other people and have had to adjust each Sports Team: food, the different guide- work that we can do and a Graeme lines held in place due to want hot meals that are time for the benefit of the ready and willing and able MISSION STATEMENT the virus cause complica- prepared and individually campus community and the staff to do it,” concluded The St. Norbert Times strives tions in the process wrapped for their clients. community as a whole. DaPra. “Every day we have to be an informative student-run “It’s interesting because So, with all the new rules of “The best way I can been piecing together more newspaper that acts as a balanced and accurate source of news about each kind of community re- the game in place, it’s been describe this is like an and more things that we can St. Norbert College, as well as the source has different rules very complicated to get ev- episode of Survivor every do to take care of folks in world around it. In the spirit of the right now,” said DaPra. eryone what they need in a day,” added DaPra. “We this time of need because Norbertine tradition and the First Amendment to the United States “For instance, we used to way that they can use it ef- are given the new challenge this is a brand new world Constitution, the Times will encour- give leftover pans of food fectively.” and then we have to go out for all of us” age and defend the principles of free inquiry, vigorous debate and the pursuit of truth. A Night of Hope In the spirit of the Norbertine tradition, we embrace the ALANA BORMAN | NEWS CORRESPONDENT following credo: The third annual Hope opportunity for the orga- will be utilized within the passed away from lung “Almighty Father, the Dinner, presented by our nization to raise money in Colleges Against Cancer cancer eight years ago, and scriptures inform us that: own Colleges Against Can- a more formal event than organization to fund their what she has done since ‘THE TRUTH WILL SET cer organization, took place their previous event last outreach and service proj- then. She is currently an YOU FREE!’ on Saturday, March 7 from fall, Run for Lungs. The ects, which include making advocate and volunteer for Free from compromising 5-9 p.m. CAC holds this event celebrates those who blankets, handmade cards, the American Lung As- principles Free from being self-serving formal event every year in have battled cancer, re- gift basket and other sup- sociation and emphasized Free from suspicion order to gather for a night members loved ones, and port items for cancer pa- throughout her speech that- Free from prejudice of raising funds to support takes action to finish the tients of all ages ness good and hope has Free from intolerance cancer research and funds fight against cancer. The Everyone also had a come ever since her hus- Free from fear of retaliation Free to be courageous and for the organization to buy event includes a dinner, si- chance to hear from three band’s passing. She ex- bold supplies and gifts for those lent auction, and multiple speakers, Molly Freye ’22, plained she sees hope in the Free to be honest and battling cancer. speakers throughout the Jenny Kislow and Mallory future with organizations Athletes React to Abrupt Season End forthright.” Colleges Against Can- evening who discuss how Fritsch ’23. Molly, the vice like CAC pushing the next “Bless those who speak, cer was formed in 2004. It cancer has affected their president of CAC, shared generation to find a cure. GRAEME GALLAGHER | CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF promote and value the truth. Bless those who have made is a collaboration of stu- lives. how cancer has affected Although their stories were and continue to make the dents, faculty and staff who Like their event last se- her and her family, specifi- different, they all shared St. Norbert Times a vehicle for honesty, truthful and are dedicated to increasing mester, Run for Lungs, this cally with her uncle. Mal- the same sentiment: Cancer courageous information, who make it a beacon for the awareness of cancer and event was a huge success. lory, a CAC member, and can try to control your life, enlightened progress of St. supporting cancer patients, Over 50 people attended cancer survivor shared her but you don’t have to let it Norbert College, protecting it from half-truths and survivors, caregivers and and there were over 30 do- story about what she went happen. The current presi- misinformation. Help the staff their families. Their goals nors who gave money or through during her battle. dent, Anna Giblin ’21, also know that they are called and chosen to be that voice crying include bringing the SNC supplied prizes for raffleit- She has been a great help spoke at the dinner express- in the wilderness, especially for the students whom they community together to learn ems, including gift certifi- this year to the CAC orga- ing her gratitude to those enlighten and inform, helping about cancer, fundraising cates, paintings and various nization as she led a mo- who continue to make can- them to take up the banner of truth courageously and openly for local and national can- items from local businesses mentous funding project cer research a priority. She for their welfare and to help cer awareness and research in our area. that included making rib- explained that the Hope St. Norbert College be the shining beacon it is called and initiatives, and ensure that Each person who at- bons signifying different Dinner is about hope, destined to be.” the community has the sup- tended received a formal types of cancer, many stu- “Hope for a better fu- Rev. Rowland De Peaux, port it needs relating to can- dinner and a chance to bid dents can be seen around ture where cancer is non- O.Praem. St. Norbert Times Banquet cer. They recently began on the raffle items. Half of campus with one of her existent, where we don’t April 30, 2008 the Hope Dinner as their the proceeds were donated keychains on their back- have to face all that can- CONTACT US organization has grown and to the American Cancer So- packs. Jenny was invited St. Norbert Times SEE A NIGHT OF SORR Box 29 they see a greater need for ciety, in hopes of finding the back from CAC’s Run for 100 Grant Street cancer research. The Hope cure for cancer. The other Lungs event and she spoke HOPE Page 4 > De Pere, WI 54115 Dinner provides another half of the money raised about her husband, who [email protected] News| 3 > SNC FIGHTS CO- minutes on my phone so I changing every day, we are be awkward but I do have a to connect with students. VID-19 Page 1 went to my advisor’s office all continuing to learn from few gadgets at home to as- The office is still taking ing ’20 and used the phones there one another and that is what sist with the transition.” appointments scheduled was studying in Dublin, to continue to try and call has made it exciting - life Professors have been, through handshake, but are Ireland when she found out Aer Lingus. By Thursday I long learning,” commented and continue to be in con- held over phone or video her semester abroad was had found tickets home for Krissy Lukens, director of tact with their students chat instead of in person. cut short. This all came at Monday.” Academic Technology In- about the challenges going the same time U.S. presi- After booking her tick- formation Technology Ser- forward. Residents Abandon Cam- dent Donald Trump placed et, Trump announced he vices. “However, one of the “The challenges are pus restrictions on travel from was closing travel from biggest challenges we still many, the biggest being On Thursday, March 19, Europe. Ireland starting Monday, face is how to best meet the the labs,” said David Hun- student housing informed “When I heard this I meaning Biskobing had needs of all students, espe- nicut, professor of biology. students via email that they was bummed, but I called to move her ticket to Sun- cially those with poor inter- “For immunology we col- would need to move out “as my parents and told them,” day. Once at the airport, she net access. The positive that lected data instead of lec- soon as possible.” Given a Biskobing explained. “We went through security and might result from this is a ture during our last week mere two weeks, with two- were working on figuring American customs, who heightened awareness and when it started looking like hour time slots,students out tickets home for later asked if she had been out of sensitivity to issues around we’d be going to distance have struggled to meet their in March when we got the the country. the digital divide. ” learning so we can do data quota. news that Trump was shut- “Once I boarded the ITS has offered a vari- analysis for the next week “The COVID-19 situa- ting the border for Euro- plane, the pilot made the ety of services to students or two. I’ll be providing tion was unpredictable and pean travelers. Luckily choice to wait for those still and staff including a -vir some data for the micro moved faster than I think that didn’t include Ireland. in customs instead of leav- tual version of the Back-to- labs, but the lack of hands a lot of us initially antici- Then SNC called my par- ing without them,” Biskob- School Classroom support, on time withthe equipment pated,” commented Hailey ents and told them to get ing said. “We ended up sit- knowledge base articles at is going to be a problem. Barron ’20. “Because of me home ASAP. That was ting on the tarmac for 4.5 https://servicedesk.snc.edu/ Other challenges include: this, housing had to make at 2am my time. I went into hours. We left without the and workshops over Spring questions of web access for quick, difficult decisions panic mode and started do- 50 people we were wait- Break on Moodle, Google rural students, how to han- with the health and safety of ing laundry just in case I’d ing for. My entire flight Meet, and Lecture Capture dle exams, keeping every- SNC’s community. Overall, have to leave soon.” was Americans and it was and Universal Design. one in a community while I always felt safe and up to With the sudden travel mostly empty. I had no Students have respond- physically separated and date - it was clear the col- changes, plane tickets sky- one next to me so I got to ed with a variety of emo- learning a dozen new digi- lege cared about students’ rocketed in price. Some stretch out.” tions, many uncertain with tal platforms at once while well-being, and that was tickets back to the United After getting back, Bis- how exactly their online teaching classes, tracking the most important thing to States were as high as a kobing, like many study education will proceed. the outbreak and keeping a me and my family.” couple thousand. abroad students, was asked “As a computer sci- family together. But we’ll Others have been more “I tried to get on the to quarantine for 14 days. ence major, I can essen- figure it out. That’s what critical of St. Norbert Col- phone with Aer Lingus, but tially work from anywhere we do.” lege’s response. was on hold for hours so I SNC Transitions Online with the internet,” Noah Students and Faculty “There could be more A Night of Hope wasn’t able to switch my On Wednesday, March Doperalski ’21 explained. aren’t the only ones going of a notice other than a tickets that night,” Biskob- 11, the SNC community “Sure I’d like to have hu- online. While staff intended week and a half period,” ing added. “I was up until received an email advising man contact when learning to remain on campus, as the complained Doperalski. “I 5 a.m. trying to call, then them that due to the CO- new concepts and theories COVID-19 situation pro- know some people who are I woke up at 9 a.m. the VID-19 pandemic, classes but that plainly isn’t feasi- gressed, the college decid- quite far who can’t neces- next day and continued to would be taught online un- ble right now. In regards to ed to have staff work from sarily make it.” call. My dad tried calling til Monday, April 13, which the arts, I’m finding it more home beginning Wednes- Move-out hours were from the US and was also later extended to the full difficult. Since music is a day, March 18. Though off only available from 8 a.m. on hold then hung up on. It semester. large portion of my school- campus, offices like Career to 8 p.m. for residents from was a nightmare trying to “While all of this can ing now, not being able to and Professional Develop- Friday, March 20, through get tickets rearranged. The be a bit scary because it’s see my professors and re- ment quickly worked to Tuesday, March 31. next morning I was out of a situation that seems to be hearse in person is going to find ways to still be able Athletes React to Abrupt Season End GRAEME GALLAGHER | CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mulva Family Fitness and Sports Center | giving.snc.edu On Thursday, March son and last year of sports,” 12, NCAA decided to can- said Frauenhoff, a third cel all remaining athletic baseman with a double winter and future spring major in business and eco- championships due to the nomics. rising COVID-19 pandem- “You never know when ic. the last time you put that While many saw this uniform on, or the last bus announcement as the large ride with your teammates, cancellation of events like or your last at-bat could March Madness, St. Nor- be,” said Larsen, an out- bert senior athletes, such as fielder with a finance major. Carley Frauenhoff ’20 and At the time of NCAA’s Michael Larsen ’20, came decision, both the baseball to realize that they would and softball teams were set be unable to compete in to make their annual trip to their final year. Florida to open the season “There were definitely two days later. Expectedly, SEE A NIGHT OF a lot of tears shed knowing HOPE Page 4 > SEE ATHLETES RE- Residence Hall Association | snc.edu that I was not going to be ACT Page 4 > able to play my senior sea- News | 4 SNC’s New Hire: Title IX Coordinator MADELYN GLOSNY | NEWS EDITOR developing and supporting exposure for resident assis- St. Norbert College zak’s duties include, but are have Sarah joining the St. a culture of respect and fos- tants. faculty, staff and students not limited to, daily man- Norbert College commu- tering an inclusive learn- Currently, Olejnic- will welcome new Title IX agement of responsibili- nity,” commented St. Nor- ing, living and work envi- zak holds a similar role at and Compliance Coordina- ties related to gender-based bert President Brian Bruess ronment. Mount Mary University in tor, Sarah Olejniczak, to misconduct, gender equal- in an earlier news release. Olejniczak acquired her Milwaukee, Wis. There, the campus community on ity in athletics and Section “She brings excellent ex- bachelor of arts in business she oversees the univer- Wednesday, July 1. 504 Disabilities Compli- perience, deep knowledge management from Luther. sity’s engagement, support, In an earlier St. Norbert ance. Olejniczak will have about student learning and She earned her master’s of Title IX compliance and College press release, Ole- a hand in overseeing and Title IX, and genuine joy education in educational success offerings for all stu- jniczak stated, “I look for- assessing gender equity and passion for our Catho- policy and leadership, col- dents. Previously at Mount ward to engaging with stu- broadly across campus. She lic, Norbertine and liberal lege student personnel Mary, Olejniczak served as dents, faculty, staff and the will also play a key role arts mission.” administration from Mar- the dean for student affairs greater De Pere/Green Bay in ensuring this fairness Olejniczak succeeds quette University in Mil- and parent engagement. community in addressing is- among every organization, previous interim Title IX waukee. She is pursuing She will bring an exten- sues of inequity with a col- including but not limited to and Compliance Coordina- her Ph.D. in educational sive knowledge and a fresh laborative, evidence-based athletic teams and groups tor, Amanda Kim, who re- policy and leadership from perspective to St. Norbert’s approach.” on campus. The goal for ceived and accepted a posi- Marquette, with a disser- campus. As Title IX and Compli- whoever holds this position tion at DePauw University. ance Coordinator, Olejnic- is to provide leadership in tation focusing on trauma “We are delighted to

> A NIGHT OF The night ended with the a role model in the organi- HOPE Page 2 presentation of the Hope zation Award, which is given to The night was an over- cerbrings to our lives. Time one member of CAC for all success and CAC can’t is taken away from many their outstanding service to wait to plan more events in early; therefore, be sure to the organization throughout the future tohelp raise more be thankful for thisday and the year. This year’s award money. If you are interested embrace all you have been went to Hailey Sanders ’23, in joining CAC or if you given.” She encourages as she worked tirelessly to would like to donate totheir other students to join CAC get donations for the Hope cause, contact Anna Giblin and fight to end cancer. Dinner and continued to be for information. Hope | snccac.wixsite.com/snccac/hope-dinner

> ATHLETES RE- Lebrun, a sprinter on the leaving our teams and our the most of it,” said Siko- tunity to come back to St. ACT Page 3 team. “We were sitting in fellow seniors without any ra. “We saw this year how Norbert for a fifth year as the hotel the night before real goodbyes,” quickly softball could be they still have eligibility the tournaments were can- we were supposed to run “It’s devastating to have taken away from us, and I without this season. celed and three days later and then we got an email something you love ripped realized how much I took it However, many are St. Norbert officially -can that everything was can- away,” said Molenhouse. for granted. I for sure will preparing to enter into the celed all athletic activities celed. It was weird to have “I completely understand appreciate every practice, next unknowing chapter for the rest of the year. to wake up to realize I had the precautions, but softball lift, and game a lot more of their life. For some, this “When our season was nothing to train for, no com- had such a large impact on next year.” may continue with sports. suspended, I wasn’t sur- petitions to look forward to, my life and shaped me into “Even with the season Yet, for others, their times prised but it was still dis- my goals and intentions for the leader and person I am canceled, the bulk of our of competition reached an heartening and saddening the season made obsolete today. I will miss the sport team will be back next year unexpected halt this season. at the same time,” said soft- overnight.” but I will mostly miss my so yes, I am very excited But, they will never forget ball pitcher Emma Molen- While their seasons teammates. When you have for the future,” said Reyn- the memories, friendships house ’20. “By the time the take place in the spring, all a team that is this close, olds. and moments that stepping suspension was in place, teams have been practicing it’s hard to accept the fact I In the meantime before onto the field or track gave the NCAA canceled the and bonding throughout the won’t be seeing them every that next season, these ath- them. spring tournaments. Even year in order to prepare. day anymore.” letes are continuing to train “Being able to forget though SNC and the MWC For Lebrun, who spent the “I believe this team and work while at home. what was going on for a hadn’t released any official fall pre-season with an in- would have achieved a lot Some are completing couple hours and just being word, it was evident that jury, the new season was and had a very successful scheduled workouts from with the team was price- we wouldn’t be playing this a chance for her to strive year, which makes it even the team and others are less,” said Frauenhoff. “It year.” for more records and reach more hard that the season just doing what they can at is sad that we never got to “We were trying to stay new highs. However, due to was taken from us, espe- home to stay in shape. show it on the field, but this optimistic about at least the rapid escalation and im- cially our hard-working “I have still been run- team will always be special. playing conference games mediate suspension of the senior group,” explained ning workouts almost ev- Who knows, maybe I’ll be after the FL spring trip was season was hard to grasp Larsen. ery day,” said Lebrun. “I back for a fifth year to get canceled, but after that was and tough to deal with on While the sudden news learned a lot of good habits my MBA. Who knows?” shut down we all were hurt- both an individual and team was heartbreaking for all and skills during my time in “There could be a pos- ing,” said Larsen. level. athletes involved, it was track, and I’m not about to sibility of a fifth year so Similarly, for track and “I think most athletes also a wake-up call to not lose them so quickly. I’ve we are still preparing for field athletes such as Mad- can agree that leaving take seasons for granted also already been looking at the future,” said Larsen. die Lebrun ’20, the season your sport is something especially for younger ath- new running opportunities “As for the near future, I was about to pick up with like abandoning a piece of letes. For softball catcher and hope to take on a half- will start my full-time job indoor national qualifiers your identity,” said Leb- Alyssa Sikora ’21 and base- marathon in the fall. That’s and still play in a summer in North Carolina until the run. “We’ve put in so many ball center fielder Lucas pretty far for a sprinter, but league in hopes for another news hit them. hours, days, years of our Reynolds ’21, every future bring it on.” college season.” “Our national qualifiers lives to do this one thing inning will be precious. While younger athletes had already flown down to really well, and now a lot “Even with the season are gearing up for next North Carolina to compete of our work feels done in being canceled, I have one year’s season, some seniors that weekend,” explained vain. It’s hard to think about year left and I want to make are pondering the oppor- Monday, May 11, 2020 Editor: Jared Gartzke OPINION sntimes.wordpress.com/opinion | 5 SNC’s New Hire: Title IX Coordinator MEET OUR OPINION Through the Eyes of a Knight COLUMNISTS: EMILY BUELLESBACH | OPINION COLUMNIST

Suddenly having to have known that we like move out of St. Norbert, SNC otherwise why would leaving our friends with- we choose to go here, but out saying goodbye, eating with this pandemic bring- our last potato bowl with- ing us home early, I think out knowing it, and miss- we can all agree that we ing school events that we love this place more than thought we would be en- we ever knew. Jared Gartzke ’21 is an joying. It all happened and I asked some of my Economics major from it sucks. It’s dreadful doing friends who are fellow Freedom, Wis. our classes online without knights what they miss being in the learning en- or have realized since be- vironment we’re used to. ing away and here is what It’s an adjustment that no- some of them said: Anika body likes nor wants, but Mazier who is a freshman it happened and it is still here at SNC says, “I miss happening. The corona- seeing my friends and hav- virus was not even in St. ing the independence SNC Norbert’s vocabulary until gives me.” Lydia Andersen three days before spring who is a sophomore at SNC break. Before break on says, “I miss being able to Aldo Gonzalez ’22 is a March eighth the athletics see my friends and profes- Computer Science and were at special olympics, sors. I also miss working Communications dou- sharing pizza, and sitting out at the Mulva gym.” together in the stands for Lexi Mccrillis, a fresh- ble major with a minor Team Spirit | Emily Buellesbach in Theology from Green the guest speaker. Now we man, says, “I miss the cafe are all home away from lege chapter. Being away being excited for Spring food, especially the pesto Bay, Wis. our second home, St. Nor- from my second home in Formal and passdown for linguine, and my friends.” Hope | snccac.wixsite.com/snccac/hope-dinner bert College. De Pere has allowed me to CChams. I miss getting my Lastly, Alex who is a fresh- Being home for me is realize how much it means yoohoo chocolate milk de- man says, “I miss the whole an adjustment. Not being to me. livered to the campus cen- college experience and able to eat with my friends, I miss the atmosphere. I ter every week and them dance team.” socialize on the weekends, miss walking to my classes being so confused why it All of us knights miss say “I am coming over” and and seeing the squirrels run weighed so much. I miss our home and can’t wait to them being only minutes all over the grass. I miss the freedom of being able be back. I think it will be a away from me. Doing my being able to interact in the to do whatever I wanted. I whole new vibe when we school work with friends at classroom with my profes- get back onto our campus. Emily Buellesbach ’22 miss seeing my friends ev-

the library or in my dorm sors. I miss the avocado eryday. I believe we’re all so much is a Communications and now having to sit in my toast from Eds that I had I don’t think any of more appreciative, excited, and Media Studies ma- room at home and find the just discovered this semes- us realized how much we motivated and thankful for jor fom McHenry, Ill. motivation to finish out the ter. I miss the poutine and could miss SNC. I’m sure this second home called semester strong, has been potato bowl at the cafe. I this is the feeling seniors St. Norbert College. I can’t hard. There’s a lot that I miss making plans with my get when they graduate, wait to be back on cam- miss and though I have friends for the weekends. I but for the rest of us who pus and I know all of us two more years at SNC, I miss my Burke dorm and are juniors, sophomores or Knights can agree that SNC still feel like pages have the sleepless nights I got freshmen, we are getting is where the best memories been ripped out of my col- due to homework. I miss this feeling early. We may are made. The Podomoro Technique ALDO GONZALEZ | OPINION COLUMNIST

With classes going on- timer goes off, and then hours of reading to do. I eral hours of work while line, some of them have be- take a 5-minute break. Part would have fallen asleep remaining motivated. That come more individualized. of why I could not keep a for sure if it weren’t for the has allowed me to spread That means that instead of steady stream of work go- breaks I took. my work throughout the having class at a dedicated ing was because I’d get The limitation is that day and saved me from do- time, like before, we now distracted and lose sight of this technique does not ing homework late into the learn the material any time time. Now, my distractions magically improve my gen- nights. we are able. The result is a have a time limit. Overall, eral habits, so I know it can week full of largely-open this means the technique only do as much as it is days. With all of that un- fosters a focused 25-minute meant for. If I start my day structured time, it has been work time because I know distracted on less essential difficult to stay motivated. a break will come up even- activities, the timer will be Luckily, I found great tually. If I just sat there for of no help. The struggle is use in “The Podomoro hours without a break, my creating a work environ- Technique,” which is a motivation would dwindle, ment early on and starting common time management and my homework would that timer so that its poten- technique. All I do is set a seem like it would never tial can be maximized. timer for 25 minutes, work end. I remember one day Once that’s done, how- on any given task until the when I was tired, but I had ever, I can crank out sev- Opinion | 6 The Unanswerable Question DAYNA ERICKSON | OPINION COLUMNIST we talked about how amaz- There is a tremendous statement weighs heavy in birth. His analogy was that ing our day was. I did not amount, infinite one may the hearts of many, includ- when a person is brought expect to enjoy that day argue, of questions that sim- ing myself. I think there into this world he or she ply do not have an answer. is an extremely emotional, goes from a place of com- The whys and what ifs usu- spiritual, physical and men- fort to the unknown that is ally fall into this category. tal struggle when it comes our world. Same goes for Successful Business during a Pandemic However, to me at least, to accepting this fact, and death. When one dies they there is only one truly, un- some never do. Some go from the familiarity of equivocally unanswerable even struggle so much that their life on Earth to a bet- question. What happens af- answering this question ter one in heaven. I thought ter death? Nobody knows. consumes their life. It is that was a reassuring way Well the only people who all they think about, talk to think about something do know are…dead. This about, and read about. But that many people fear. But, is where faith and spiritual- what is the point of fear- now and then, it is good to ity come in. Some say that ing death so much that it be reminded that we are not faith was created to answer takes away living your life? immortal because then we these questions, but I think Therefore, it is important to can do our best not to waste these questions are a result put these fears in perspec- it. This mindset can help of having faith. That means tive as death is eventually us live our life out happy- that because of faith we something we will all have -which I think is the main can answer this question, to go through. For those of goal. Realizing that life is right? That depends on how us who do have faith, there so precious and short helps strongly you believe; even is something even better take out the pettiness of so, still the strongest of be- waiting on the other side. I grudges, ridiculousness of lievers do not know for sure was talking to a priest about fights and uselessness of what the afterlife consists this and he said that another pessimism. It is not until of, or even if it exists at all. way to think about death is one realizes this that they One day, we will die. It’s to relate it to birth, which I can start to really live. as simple as that. As mun- thought was weird because dane as it may seem, this death is the exact opposite of Do We Need All of This? JARED GARTZKE | OPINION EDITOR

Since leaving campus a few of my friends move less, and that is coming worthwhile in my life. and the start of the best day I have experienced both out of their apartment. Af- from someone who took A few days ago all of I have had in years began. the worst and best parts of ter a week of nothingness a nap after I was finished what I have been experi- After about forty minutes my life. Beginning with even helping my friends with the english portion encing over the last month of walking we ended up the week of spring break move was comparatively of my ACT. So instead of or so had come to frui- near a forest we used to ad- I spent almost a week on exciting. Unfortunately in a academics I started to delve tion. Thursday morning I venture around in middle the only vacation I have freak accident I injured my back into art. I haven’t woke up bright and early school. We decided to walk ever been on. One of my back in quite a bad way dur- committed much of myself and started my morning by around on some of the trails best friends and I went on a ing the move. Even more to art since highschool. For drinking coffee and eating a in the forest and after go- road trip to Colorado which unfortunately my fam- a few years in highschool bowl of cereal while I wait- ing off the trails we found in itself is deserving of an ily and I aren’t financially I was very dedicated to art ed for my useless laptop to an island we would inhabit entire article. I came back fortunate enough to have but eventually relation- boot itself up. I decided the in our middle school days from Colorado on a Thurs- health insurance right now. ships, work and never hav- night before I would spend called Kiokikirikatunga. day to a suddenly chang- Because of this my treat- ing time for anything got in the whole day studying for We tipped a fallen tree ing world. I think a lot of ment for the most constant the way. Getting back into a test that was due by Fri- over part of the creek and people can find comfort in and intense pain I have ever art was probably the only day night. After studying maneuvered our makeshift the idea of not leaving their had in my life was laying in good decision I have made for a few hours my three bridge and instantly felt home but I approached the bed wondering whether it since coming home from best friends asked if they a shot of nostalgia. After idea with horrified anxi- was better to just paralyze school. After being driven could visit me. Two of them hours of collecting sticks ety. The plan I used to ap- myself or become addicted for years to do things by were under the influence of and logs we had made a proach quarantine was to to painkillers. Once I could school, expectations, soci- psychedelics and wanted to fort large enough for all of just wait it out. I figured finally get out of bed and etal pressures and random see me during their trip. I us to sit in it and a little fire that I have drudged my- walk I felt I was ready to do authority figures the deci- reluctantly told them they to accompany us. After our self through enough things something. Which to me is sion to do art was driven could come over. I didn’t endeavor in the woods we in my life that I could just a strange feeling. I have had by a total lack of meaning want any interruptions but stopped by a dollar store to wait it out and resume my weird issues with depres- in everything I did. So, for them wanting to visit felt buy some pizzas and went life afterward. After a week sion for a while but they weeks I have been walk- like a nice sentiment so I back to a friends house. For I realized my plan sucked. have been hard to service ing around in my basement decided to allow it. After the rest of the night we sat The whole week was spent without insurance. So it is switching from painting to a brief discussion about around in his garage eat- laying in my bed with only a rare case to feel motiva- sketching to writing to the my studies and our new ing pizza, drinking beer, enough motivation to get tion to do something. For newest art form I have been book club they said they smoking, singing and talk- out of my room once a day a few days I tried to funnel trying out, stand up come- were going to head out and ing about our philosophies, to eat dinner. By the end of that motivation into school dy. Even though for weeks I walk around town. Real- religions and most of all the week I had given up on work I had been putting off have been doing less school izing how exhausted I was my initial plan and had cre- but while the motivational work than I should be and I from studying all morning SEE DO WE NEED ated enough motivation to drive was still there school no longer have any employ- I asked if I could go with ALL OF THIS? Page 7 > get out of my bed to help had never felt more point- ment, I have never felt more them. They said of course Opinion | 6 Opinion | 7

> DO WE NEED ALL as much as I did but I feel it is practically useless it ize that maybe life isn’t that and following other peo- OF THIS? Page 6 like I should have. That day was ours and by the time hard. Maybe it is just the ple’s orders, sometimes just was filled with the people we were done with it we case that a lot of life we can forget about all that and do we talked about how amaz- I enjoy most in the world were proud of it. The last just forget. From someone what makes you happy. ing our day was. I did not working together to create few weeks and especially who has spent too much of expect to enjoy that day something that even though that day helped me to real- his life wasting it being sad Successful Business during a Pandemic KAITLIN FOLEY | NEWS CORRESPONDENT Despite the unemploy- of Americans seeking ways ment and financial strug- to stay active and get out of gles facing America due to the house. the COVID-19 pandemic, Many of the industries some businesses are actual- listed above did not previ- ly facing higher profits and ously heavily rely on face- sales than ever before. With to-face contact in order a society facing a variety of for their business to oper- issues and new obstacles ate successfully. Countless to navigate, certain busi- businesses are trying to find nesses are adapting to the new ways to adapt, even if new climate to adjust to the they are not exactly appli- new needs and demands of cable to the altered needs of society. With the majority the country. Custom Ink, an of the American workforce online t-shirt business typi- stuck at home, everyone cally used for organization is figuring out how to cel- or large events, have intro- ebrate, shop and keep busy duced face masks to their amidst what many are now store. This is an example calling the “new normal”. of a business that is chang- Consumerism is a key ing course in an attempt to attribute of American so- stay on top of the shifting ciety, with shopping as a economy. Countless distill- favored pastime of many. eries are now making hand With stores and mall shut- sanitizer. Gyms and yoga down, many are turning studios are now offering to online options to shop. video classes. Hundreds of There has been a massive businesses are morphing increase in online order- in order to accommodate ing on platforms across the commerce in the changed board. Delivery services society that we now reside such as UPS and FedEx in. have been working 24/7 in The resilience and order to process and deliver adaptability of these in- orders from Amazon and dustries to alter their ser- hundreds of other retail- vices to address the needs ers. Traditional brick-and- of the general public dem- mortar retailers may not be onstrates the tenacity of doing the best, but online these businesses. I think platforms have taken up growth opposed to previous even just cheering up their seem to be the go-to option it’s pretty amazing how all a successful position. It’s quarters. Along with this, family members. Local for many. With more fam- these companies are rerout- interesting how for years many pizza establishments yard sign printer businesses ily time, many people are ing and changing course, we have seen large depart- are doing decent business. are facing high demand for resorting to classic forms and some are even facing ment stores such as Sears With countless individuals their products. The same of entertainment to keep growth. The success that lose revenue to advancing at home and in search of a goes for balloon compa- busy. Online board game some are having in the online services and other quick meal that they don’t nies, as many are purchas- and puzzle sellers have midst of this whirlwind of factors, but it seems the have to make themselves, ing them to be visible at seen a significant increase disappointment and bad COVID-19 outbreak might many are opting for pizza a distance for celebration in the amount of traffic to news just goes to show that finalize the shift in the delivery. These types of purposes. Celebration, rec- their websites. Streaming prosperity is just around the economy from relying on businesses have taken on ognition and appreciation services and mobile gam- corner. Even a global pan- these traditional stores to the challenge of having a has not come to halt, with ing apps are also gaining demic cannot take away the virtual alternatives. successful business, even businesses like these adapt- more revenue while people relentless pursuit of oppor- Food delivery services with the new challenges ing their services to best attempt to stay entertained. tunity, even though we now such as UberEats, Grubhub they are faced with. supply the public and make Games and entertainment live in a world that is per- and DoorDash are also fac- With social distancing various life milestones spe- of all shapes and sizes are manently altered. Not even ing more orders than ever in full effect, everyone is cial and memorable. attracting more and more the seemingly imploding before. Some of these com- attempting to figure out the Hours of free time people as the general public nature of society can stop panies have even partnered best way to celebrate life at home comes hand-in- attempt to stay distracted the human spirit from pre- with stores such as Wal- milestones. People have hand with boredom. Many and sane. vailing; it is all about mak- greens to deliver items from been purchasing hundreds people are attempting to More free time and ing the best with what you stores as well as from local of yard signs to celebrate figure out any way to stay nicer weather also means are given and working to- restaurant establishments. birthdays, teacher appre- occupied and busy. As stay- people are looking for ac- wards something better. It These delivery services are ciation week, recognize at-home measures remain tivities to get outdoors. is about relentlessly pursu- gathering more profit than 2020 graduates, highlight in place, puzzles, board There has been an increase ing hope. ever, facing a period of members of sports teams or games and card games in bike purchases, with tons Monday, May 11, 2020 Editor: Anna Denucci FEATURES snctimes.com/features | 8 Absence and Essence ANNA DENUCCI | FEATURES EDITOR St. Norbert College: they would feel within the The place I chose to spend physical space of campus. four formative years of my A campus now devoid of life to grow, learn, progress students and professionals, and evolve into the woman has become simply build- I have become today. The ings, lawns, and docks. Do place where I uncovered the squirrels even know my true passions and found how to function without my calling. The place that us? More importantly, do sometimes felt more like we know how to function a home than the one I had without them? grown up in, meeting life- It is through these long friends along the way. absences of last memo- I learned at this college ries and physical campus in my first theology class spaces that I have found a about absence and how we more profound presence sometimes do not realize and understanding of what what has always been in St. Norbert is. It was the front of us until it is gone. I people I spent four years have found this experience with that challenged me, to be true in this crazy time supported me, accepted of sickness and chaos. I was me and, most importantly, rushed from a place with- formed me. It was through out fully understanding its the people that shared simi- worth and how instrumen- lar values and ideas that I found my passions for tal it had been in molding Roomates! | Maddie LeBrun me as a person. Of course, service, social justice and my college experience defi- I think most St. Nor- docks, lawns, trees and ev- in our townhouse, one last meaningful experiences. It nitely had its rough times bert students would agree, ery other physical space of late-night run to Phil’s, was the people that made with heartbreak, difficult especially those who have campus are simply places even having one more class me feel more love and com- classes with even harder stuck it out to become up- that only become special in the temperamental Boyle fort than I could have ever exams, juggling mental perclassmen, that any of the when people occupy them. Hall are now absent from thought possible outside of health in times of loss, and trials we may have faced Leaving those spaces the stockpile of memories I my own family. The place, larger-scale issues that have are made up for with the that contained so much life, should have had at St. Nor- a beautiful campus with been unveiled on campus people we have met and the memories and relationships bert College. All of these interwoven sidewalks and in the past few years. Yet, positive memories we have has been hard for all of us, lasts happened, but no one redbrick buildings, is one this four-year journey, even made. The physical space student, faculty or staff, to knew they were moments I will never forget, but it through the dark days when of St. Norbert will always take. As I sit here contem- that should be cherished is the people whom I have I thought about transfer- hold those memories be- plating the five weeks since because we thought it was met there that I will cher- ring, or simply quitting and cause it was in those build- my last time on campus to just the middle of the se- ish forever. It was never the SNC Students Adopts Animals going home to my place ings, on that lawn, sitting move out my things, it is mester. No one realized that physical space of campus, of comfort, were ones that on those docks that the best difficult reminiscing while the last time they shared a but rather the people that helped mold me just as ef- of times were spent with knowing that I did not get space with their friends, created the memories and fectively, if not more so, the St. Norbert community to utilize the place that is professors, administrators experiences with me who than the beautiful times of each of us makes within St. Norbert College one last or staff that it would be the are, in essence, St. Norbert my experience on campus. this campus. The buildings, time. One last dance party last spark of community College. Adventures from Home CRYSTAL SCHUSTER | FEATURES COLUMNIST

Amidst the coronavirus in our normal activities or quest. Of course, there is ups and planks. Yoga is also times be just as beneficial with many uncertainties fitness routines, Med Star always yard work or other a great example of body as other exercises. and cancellations, we may Health states that being ac- small tasks that can help weight exercise. These other exercises find ourselves confused and tive in any form for at least you get up and moving to Courtney Kueppers such as biking, swimming, feeling helpless at times. 30-60 minutes can provide break up the day as well. of The Detroit News had running and walking are However, there are many an avenue for stress relief With gyms and fitness some great insight into how also great ways to get out- online resources giving ad- and improve overall mental centers closed, it can be to stay active through danc- doors. Even better, if you vice for how to stay men- health. helpful to exercise using ing. It might be kind of silly have a pet, these are perfect tally and physically healthy In regards to fitness your own body weight with to think of having a dance opportunities for you and at this time, which will help motivation, these websites a circuit-type program. As party by yourself but you your furry best friend to combat some of those hope- suggested taking advan- Med Star Health points out, can make it fun by throw- enjoy the fresh air. less feelings as we protect tage of online workouts and this can be an effective way ing your own virtual dance In addition to staying our communities. exercise videos, whether to maintain strength and party on video chat or even physically healthy, it is Med Star Health and through Youtube, fitness aerobic health in a short play JustDance. Kueppers especially important dur- The Detroit News shared apps or athletic trainers period of time. These body says even something as some tips on how to stay and programs. All of these weight exercises could in- simple as turning on “some SEE active despite the circum- are great resources and will clude anything from bur- tunes and hav[ing] a living ADVENTURES Page 9 > stances. During this time, it have something for ev- pees, mountain climbers room dance party” to burn FROM HOME may be difficult to engage eryone’s at-home workout and squats to lunges, push- some calories, can some- Features | 9

> ADVENTURES cal health departments, and being intentional with the vised or devotional using a bed sheet as a Absence and Essence FROM HOME Page 8 information from hospitals extra time you have to prayers to be a part of) backdrop, playing with around your community learn one or two new skills • Make a bucket list lamps for lighting. You ing this time to take care will help with stress levels or hobbies will help you set • Play board games, legos might get an Instagram- of your mental health. The and feelings of being over- an end goal and have some- or cards worthy picture out of it! Counseling and Psycholog- whelmed. thing to strive for, even if • Start DIY projects • Reacquaint yourself ical Services office is still Dr. Jennifer Lee, also it is only for a few hours • Have a spa day and take with some good old- offering support through quoted in the Time article, a day. Perhaps something this time for some much fashioned letter writ- the school. Appointments says that “balancing quiet such as journaling or taking needed relaxation! ing and send a friend or and information can be time with responsible social time to reflect on your emo- • Plan your next trip or family member a note found on St. Norbert Col- interactions,” such as video tions and how you’re feel- vacation to let them know you’re lege’s main webpage. In chatting with friends, is a ing during this time may • Learn a new language thinking about them addition to these resources, great way to combat lone- improve your mood. • Find a new hobby (such Lastly, take this time to there are several things you liness and, in turn, physical Searching for sugges- as knitting, origami, or remember what’s important can do at home to prioritize and mental health issues. tions or ideas on fun ac- photography) in your life. Use this time your mental health and take Setting aside time for these tivities to do with all your • Take a nap and use this to make necessary changes a little extra time for some meaningful interactions free time? Look no further! time to catch up on in order to realign yourself self-care. will keep you connected to Buzzfeed recently came some beauty rest with your future goals and Time Magazine writer a support network and help out with an article listing • Read a book (or look at aspirations. Maybe change Jamie Ducharme writes with your daily schedule. fun indoor activities while digital books from your your perspective and out- about a variety of ways to Another article from Ready Nutrition gave an- local library) look on life to discover access and promote self- UVAToday by Jane Kelly other list of preparation • Start a book club with more about yourself and care. In part of the article explains even more ways to ideas. Here are some high- your friends over Zoom those you love. Most im- referencing how stress and combat compounded men- lighted tips, crafts and ideas or some other virtual portantly, remember to look anxiety affect sleep, Duch- tal health issues caused by that could be great remind- hangout platform inward and learn what your arme mentions apps “such social distancing. Claudia ers of things you have al- • Play an instrument/ body and mental health as Headspace and Talk- W. Allen, a licensed clini- ways been wanting to do learn a new one needs, whether that be an space give resources for cal psychologist and direc- and now may have time to • Do a puzzle extremely productive day virtual mindfulness train- tor of behavioral science complete them: • Gardening or one where you just need ing and therapy.” in the Department of Fam- • Organize the house • Check out some of the to relax until the stress has Ducharme also refer- ily Medicine at the Univer- or take this time to go world’s most famous subsided. Although every- ences Jamie Gold, a well- sity of Virginia gave her through old things to museums through a vir- thing may feel overwhelm- ness design consultant, thoughts and suggestions donate or get rid of tual tour ing at times, it is important who reminds us to moder- within the article that could • Write a book or start a • Start craft projects such to remember that what we ate how much news you help with mental issues and daily journal as scrapbooking, draw- do have control over is our take in as over-exposure stress at this time. Things • Watch documentaries or ing or painting attitude when faced with can create a lot of anxi- as simple as getting dressed movies • Make a new playlist to uncertainty. This time of ety. Making sure the infor- and sticking to a daily rou- • Learn how to cook or listen to isolation is temporary and mation you get comes in tine will help keep a sense discover new recipes • Set up a photo ses- the hugs we will be able to short spurts from reliable of normalcy, even if you are • Meditate or pray (some sion at home. Pull out give each other after will be sources like the CDC web- not going anywhere. religious denomina- a bunch of different all the more rewarding be- site, state and lo- Allen also suggested tions have Mass tele- outfits and take photos cause of it. SNC Students Adopts Animals KAITLIN FOLEY | NEWS CORRESPONDENT Institutions, businesses, the number of animals that stepped up to help address rather than kennels. The This is just one ex- and organizations have all could be tended to. On Sun- the need duringthis time of organization did not have a ample of how despite the been scrambling to take day, March 15, the Wiscon- crisis. single animal available. The tumultuous times, people the necessary precautions sin Humane Society sent “I knew Harold was the Wisconsin Humane Society are stepping up to care for against the COVID-19 out- out a desperate call for help one because right away he was extremely grateful for those who cannot care for break here in Wisconsin. In on social media, asking for came up to me and snug- the overwhelming response themselves. The quick and the midst of all the chaos any available volunteers to gled on mylap like we had that they received. generous response of indi- and uncertainty, the Wis- adopt or foster in order to known each other forever,” “We celebrate this tre- viduals like Ditzman and consin Humane Society had help relieve the pressure said Williams. “He is ad- mendous bright spot dur- Williams help demonstrate over 250 animals and no that was put on the organi- justing very well and acts ing an exceedingly difficult that love is not cancelled-- idea how they would be tak- zation. as if he’s lived here his en- time,” they shared over it is times like these when it en care of over the course of Erika Ditzman ‘21 saw tire life. This is his castle. Facebook. “We send all our matters the most. the next few weeks. This the post on Facebook and I’m just living in it.” love virtually”. Mozzarella | Erika Ditzman overwhelming need was instantly desired to help. Adopting an animal is matched by immense care “My kitty’s name is no easy task, especially at and generosity across the Mozzarella, which is just the last minute; however, entire state, even by two perfect because I’m allergic these SNC students did not SNC students stepping up to to cheese,” said Ditzman. think twice about opening help. “She’s a ‘hidden treasure’ their homes to these little The need for adoptees which means she’s a little friends who had nowhere was higher than ever; the more timid than most ani- else to go. animals still needed to be mals available for adop- On Friday, March 20, a taken care of despite the tions, due to being part of mere five days after the Hu- decreasing amount of avail- an animal hoarding situa- mane Society’s initial post, able staff and volunteers. tion. I know she will, over 159 animals were adopted In addition to this, count- time, come out of her shell and 160 animals were fos- less locations had to be shut and learn to love again.” tered. Over these few days, down completely across Marcus Williams, an- these 319 animals were the state, limiting further other SNC student, also sleeping in new homes Monday, May 11, 2020 Editor: Heidi Swanson ENTERTAINMENT snctimes.com/entertainment | 10 Student Spotlight Miranda Nelsen ’20

INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY HEIDI SWANSON | ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

1. What is your major/minor? Sociology human services

2. Why did you choose SNC? I chose St.Norbert College because of the beautiful campus and the wonderful people I had met while touring. I liked how the campus size was smaller and felt more like a tight knit community than most universities that made you feel like just a number.

3. What was your favorite part of your college experience? My favorite part of my college experience were all the amazing moments I had with my best friends. They are what made St. Norbert for me. They gave me a family, support and many many fun adventures. It wouldn’t have been the same without them.

4. What have you missed from your senior year because of the coronavirus? I miss being able to see all the wonderful people that make up St. Norbert’s community. I miss the connection that runs through college like a web. I miss the spontaneous ways that school has when everyone is together. I especially am very saddened that I will never have that again, and it ended so abruptly without any closure.

5. How have your classes changed because of the pandemic? Have your professors done a good job with communication? Classes have become incredibly easier. I think that everyone was unsure of how students and professors were going to be able to handle online school, so they took away some work. I have more free time which has allowed more focus on my work and time to study more. This I have enjoyed. I think that about 50% of my professors are doing a fantastic job at communicating, and the other half are still figuring it out. It’s a very uncertain and strange time for everyone, which is very difficult to navigate. I appreciate all of the hard work our professors have been putting in for us, thank you!

6. How is the new normal treating you? The new normal is less stressful for sure! It has become almost boring at times. It feels like a waiting game that everyone is playing, without any end in sight.. so basically the game of Risk.

7. If your job gave you a surprise three day paid break to rest and recuperate, what would you do with those three days? I would reread the Percy Jackson and the Olympian series!

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Over half ofYou men can on springcatch breakcoronavirus and more from than urine 40% andof women feces drank alco- hol until they became sick or passed out. (medicalnewstoday.com)(factretriever.com) Entertainment | 11 How Disney Hurts the Film Industry HEIDI SWANSON | ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR est auditorium for at least four In 2019, the top six mov- weeks.” In order to stay afloat, ies at the box office are all movie theaters have to agree Disney films. Seven of the top to these “onerous” terms. ten are Disney films, with one Because Disney has few of the non-Disney films being competition, they don’t have “Spiderman: Homecoming.” to make as many films. In the The company is predicted to 1990s, they averaged 24 films make 81.4 billion dollars in per year. Now, they average 2020, an 86.6 billion in 2021 12. But this decrease in quan- (this prediction of course tity has not meant an increase comes before the coronavirus in quality. And it’s precisely and its effects at the box- of because they do not have com- fice). petition. They approve formu- This wasn’t always the laic plots that they know are case: its market share trended going to make money, and are low in the early 2000s, with not encouraged to take risks. only 10 percent of the mar- These formulaic plots do not ket share in 2008. But then, include any diversity, because Disney bought its true cash they want to appease as many cow in 2009: Marvel Stu- viewers as possible, and they dios. Since then, Marvel has think to do that, they should produced eight billion dollar not include an array of dif- movies. ferent people from different Walt Disney Logo | 1000logos.net Disney has also bought cultures and experiences. We out other studios, like Lucas- should recognize Disney for film in 2012, providing them likely that within the next make money. But with Dis- thermore, because movie the- what it is: a conglomerate. It is the rights to Star Wars and few years most of all money ney’s monopoly, independent aters rely on these guarantees, a business that wants to make Indiana Jones. The new Star made from ticket sales will movies are not the guarantee Disney can bully them more; money, and more and more it Wars sequel trilogy made 4.5 go to Disney. Monopolies are that Disney films are. Movie when Star Wars: The Last seems, this company does not billion at the box office. In not good for any market, and theaters, like independent Jedi was first released, Dis- care about its audience. They 2019, Disney absorbed 21st yet more and more industries films, are struggling to stay ney gave the theaters “a set of just care about the money. Century Fox, which gives are controlled by one com- in business, so they have to top-secret terms that numer- My challenge for every- them the rights to Avatar, pany. Disney’s monopoly rely on Disney blockbusters. ous theater owners say are the one reading is after the quar- Deadpool, Fantastic Four, on the box office hurts -inde Independent films, then, are most onerous they have ever antine is lifted, see three mov- Ice Age, Kingsman, Indepen- pendent movies, threatens relegated to small venues, seen,” including demanding ies per year at the theaters that dence Day, X-Men, and more. movie theaters and decreases and so not as many people see them to “65% of ticket reve- are not connected to Disney. Because Disney has this diversity. In order for movies these movies, and so a truly nue from the film, a new high amount of control over so to be distributed to theaters, groundbreaking film could go for a Hollywood studio” and many studios, it is highly they have to be expected to unnoticed by audiences. Fur- “show the movie in their larg- Best Non-Disney Animated Movies HEIDI SWANSON | ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

Though Disney has If you ask anyone what your… face” line and when he is captured by a breathtaking animation. built its empire on animat- their top five favorite -ani Shrek’s remark that Lord Lakota man, he stays wild “The Road to El Do- ed movies, there have been mated movies are, one of Farquaad might be com- and free. The movie fea- rado”: Like “Shrek,” “The some iconic animated mov- the answers is probably pensating for something tures a brilliant soundtrack Road to El Dorado” fea- ies not produced by Disney. going to be “Shrek.” With because of the size of his by Hans Zimmer, and the tures some very raunchy Here is my definitive list of a star-studded cast, with castle. Also, the last scene animation truly captures a scenes that only make sense best non-Disney movies, in Michael Myers as Shrek, where Shrek and Fiona sort of yearning freedom to when you’re older. Where no particular order. Eddie Murphy as Donkey kiss and Fiona transforms be wild across an untamed this movie really shines, “Land Before Time”: and Cameron Diaz as Fio- into an ogre and asks, “But frontier. I think this movie though, is through the rela- I have to put this one. I’m na, this movie is incredibly I don’t understand....I’m inspired a fascination with tionship between Tulio and pretty sure I watched this hilarious but also sends a supposed to be beautiful” horses for a lot of little kids. Miguel. They are hilarious movie every day when I good message of accep- and Shrek replies, “But you “How to Train Your together, in part because was five; I know I watched tance and confidence. I ARE beautiful.” *chef’s Dragon”: This movie has both of them are incred- every sequel (and there are love the wide array of scen- kiss* incredible. Talented. everything: completely ibly clever but also incred- 13 additional movies). This ery–from Shrek’s swamp to Amazing. Unparalleled. outrageous twins, a small ibly stupid. They basically movie follows Littlefoot, a Farquad’s castle to Fiona’s It also deconstructs every village full of absolutely stumble their way through long neck dinosaur, as he prison, the different loca- fairy tale. Needless to say, gigantic men and women their lives, which is the best tries to find Great Valley, tions have such variations “Shrek” is one of the most except for one skinny boy kind of character in my a place where he can find and provide good world- complex and intriguing (Hiccup), dragons—and, opinion; they are swindlers, others of his kind, after his building. The soundtrack, animated movies, and will more importantly, a strong always looking for easy mother dies protecting him of course, is amazing. I’ve continue to be watched by bond between a misfit boy ways to get money, who from a sharptooth. Along yet to see any more scene kids and adults alike. and a misfit dragon. I love happen upon a map with the way, he meets an ar- quite so powerful as the one “Spirit: Stallion of the the worldbuilding in this directions to the fabled city. ray of friends that help him with the “Bad Reputation” Cimarron”: I remember movie; the animation is The movie is fun and light, through his loneliness. Ev- song, where Shrek fights watching this movie as a kid spectacular, from the foggy a good reprieve from the ery time I watch the scene the knights at Farquaad’s and just wanting to be in this mists of the island, to the humdrum of everyday life. where his mother dies, I tournament. The movie is movie and lose myself in hundreds of different drag- cry. It is one of the most still as entertaining now as the brilliant landscape and ons, to the range of char- emotionally moving scenes it was when I was seven; freedom. It follows a horse acters. This movie sparks that I have watched. there are some jokes meant named Spirit, who journeys imagination in its view- “Shrek”: I mean, duh. for adults, like the “wipe across the Wild West. Even ers, mostly because of the Entertainment | 12 Five Book Recommendations For Quarantine ANNA VANSEVEREN | ENTERTAINMENT COLUMNIST Hello from quarantine! I This one is for all you readers to embrace their cu- with some of the most famous doesn’t believe either. Next hope this article finds you in sci-fi fans out there. In the riosity and let go of what’s figures in mythology: the Mi- is Pepper. He is a Kuwaiti good health and good spir- near future, Dr. Gillian Ryan holding them back. She ex- notaur, Icarus, Medea and Od- immigrant with epilepsy and its, but if not, I have some is on the cutting edge of re- plains what we have to do to ysseus. A woman who stands the most useless seizure dog book recommendations that search of an aggressive new live our most creative lives alone, Circe draws the wrath to ever exist. He has to write might help you feel better, form of dementia, one that while being as realistic as of both men and gods and a series of essays over the even if just for a little bit. affects both young and old. possible. It’s basically a big has to use all her strength to summer or fail out of school. 1.“Radio Silence” by Alice After losing her husband to pep talk, something I feel that figure out where she belongs. Finally, Ava is an East Ger- Oseman: the disease, she is given the many of us need right now. Circe is a force. I mean, man resistance fighter whose This book features a bira- opportunity to expand her re- No matter what creative she turns the men who take murder led to the destruction cial, bisexual protagonist who search in space and study a ventures you are interested in, advantage of her into actual of the Berlin Wall. Molly gets is a study machine and be- crew that has similar symp- Gilbert’s no BS attitude will be pigs. She is brave, smart and a package that leads her to lieves her future lies in acada- toms to this mysterious dis- eye-opening and have you ask- strong, and Madeline Miller Pepper, and they both set out mia, until she meets the cre- ease. Gillian’s journey turns ing, “What am I waiting for?” has such a beautiful way of to try and solve Ava’s mur- ator of a science fiction drama into a nightmare as unexplain- Favorite quote: “But to bringing her to life. If you der that happened in 1989, podcast. Her friendship with able and violent events cause yell at your creativity, saying, want to be transported to a using her diary for clues. him helps her learn that she her to lose her grip on reality. ‘You must earn money for completely different world, I Pepper and Molly quickly should embrace her passion “Obscura” is constantly me!’ is sort of like yelling at a highly recommend this book. realize that there is more to for art. “Radio Silence” has moving, constantly finding cat; it has no idea what you’re Favorite quote: “Hum- Ava’s life than meets the eye. some of the best platonic love new ways to surprise readers talking about, and all you’re bling women seems to be I cannot say too much I have ever read, and it is the around every corner. Fans of doing is scaring it away, be- a pastime of poets. As if about this book without perfect book to read when “Interstellar,” “Shutter Is- cause you’re making really there can be no story un- spoiling the big plot twist, you are drowning in stress. land” or “Dark Matter” will loud noises and your face less we crawl and weep.” but it is incredible. The way If you have ever struggled absolutely love this one. Equal looks weird when you do that.” Goodreads rating: 4.3/5 Oakes connects these three with mental health issues or parts sci-fi, mystery, and hor- Goodreads rating: 3.9/5 5. “The Arsonist” by Steph- characters’ storylines is bril- are struggling now, this is a ror, “Obscura” is a must read. 4. “Circe” by Madeline anie Oaks: liant and makes the twist perfect book for you; if you are Favorite quote: “Time was Miller: This book follows the that much more intense and a fan of “Welcome to Night an alien thing in the red light From the author of my fa- story of three completely dif- shocking. If you’re a his- Vale,” this is a perfect book of Mars. Something belong- vorite book of all time (“The ferent people whose lives tory buff, this one is for you. for you; if you are looking ing to work and school sched- Song of Achilles”) comes an- become intertwined through Favorite quote: “You want for a book with great LGBTQ ules, bedtimes, and alarms.” other absolute masterpiece. In time. The first of this illustri- to know how to navigate life? representation, this is a per- Goodreads rating: 4/5 “Circe,” Miller tells the story ous bunch is Molly. Her fa- Don’t live and die by the be- fect book for you; if you have 3. “Big Magic: Creative Liv- of the daughter of Helios, ther is a convicted murderer, liefs you had when you were ever been part of a fandom, ing Beyond Fear” by Eliza- god of the sun. This daugh- and her mother is dead. De- young.” this is a perfect book for you. beth Gilbert: ter, Circe, is not powerful like spite all the evidence that Goodreads rating: 3.9/5 Favorite quote: “I This book is a practical her father or alluring like her suggests otherwise, Molly wonder - if nobody is lis- and inspiring breath of fresh mother. She realizes, howev- tening to my voice, am I air when you feel that you are er, that she possesses the pow- making any sound at all?” in a creative rut. Gilbert offers er of witchcraft. Threatened, NEW ON NETFLIX Goodreads rating: 4.2/5 insights into the mysterious Zeus banishes her to a deserted 2. “Obscura” by Joe Hart: nature of inspiration, asking island where she crosses paths May 11 Bordertown: Season 3 The Future of the Film Industry Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics ERIKA DITZMAN | CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Trial By Media The film industry, like and the inclusion of stream- how each of the characters many other industries, has ing videos as those eligible handle the strain of social May 12 taken a tremendous hit dur- to receive an award. distancing required during True: Terrific Tales ing the course of the CO- While restrictions hold COVID-19. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt VID-19 virus. Since social tight, one television show Adding 15.77 million distancing guidelines have has gotten creative, so as to new members globally, been put in place, cinemas adapt to the difficult condi- Netflix clearly soars amidst May 13 have closed, a 17 billion tions. “All Rise” on CBS the pandemic. While their The Wrong Missy dollar fall in revenue. Hol- aired on Monday, May original content is no lon- lywood movie production 4, 2020, live via remote ger being produced, Netf- May 14 has slid to a halt, pushing programs such as Face- lix has a leg up on Hulu or back the release dates of Time, WebEx and Zoom. Amazon Prime due to their Riverdale: Season 4 movies such as No Time to This episode reveals how immense catalog. Check Die, and changing the very the justice system contin- out “New on Netflix” for May 15 way that film is created. ues on in Los Angeles and the newest releases. Avatar: The Last Airbender Seasons 1-3 Take romance for instance. Chichipatos Ghost Light | newyorktheater.me How does one include the District 9 steamy passion we crave I Love You, Stupid when there is a killer virus Inhuman Resources on the loose, transmitted Magic for Humans: Season 3 between people less than She-Ra and the Princess of Power: Season 5 six feet apart? Air hug any- White Lines one? In response to the de- May 16 lays, the 93rd Oscars have La reina de Indias y el conquistador modified their rules,- be Public Enemies coming more inclusive in United 93 what they judge. For this year only, changes include May 17 the combination of sound mixing and sound editing Soul Surfer awards into one category, Entertainment | 12 Entertainment | 13 Junk Drawer: Catch-Up During Quarantine

Heidi: “Never Have I Ever” From Mindy Kaling, “Never Have I Ever” focuses on Devi, an Indian-Amer- ican teenager, as she traverses through the highs and lows of life. The best part of this show is how much Devi grows throughout the season; though you’re charmed by her, there are also some flaws that she is forced to work on. I love the themes of love and loss, and I think it’s important to see a coming-of-age of a person of color, because most content from this genre is overwhelmingly white. Devi’s relationship with her rival, Ben, is one of the best parts of the show. Both these teens are incredibly concerned with their grades, somewhat ostracized and struggle to find their way, which of course means that they form an unlikely friendship. There were times that I laughed and times where I cried, especially in scenes with Devi’s dad. The show is light, but has several deep insights to dealing with grief and loneliness. “Super Mario 64” | nintendo.co.uk

Anna: “Community” I might be very late to the party on this one, but I cannot recommend this show enough, especially right now. If you do not know, “Community” is a comedy show that follows a “Breakfast Club-”esque study group through their adventures in community college. The creativity of the writers on this show is unparalleled, and if you have seen “Community,” I am sure you would agree. Of course, as is with many comedies, the first few seasons are better than the last, but it is totally worth it. With an odd but awesome cast of Donald Glover, Alison Brie, Joel McHale, Ken Jeong, Gillian Jacobs, Chevy Chase, Yvette Nicole Brown, Danny Pudi and Jim Rash, “Commu- nity” is the perfect show to binge.

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Erika: “Doom” “Doom” is a first person shooter produced in 2016 that follows a space ma- rine (that’s you!) as they kill demonic forces from Hell, released by Union Aerospace Corporation. Buying this game on a whim, I was intrigued by the positive reviews on its graphics, soundtrack and gameplay. I was NOT dis- apointed. The music is particularly stunning, in that it really pumps you up for an epic fight. My favorite weapon is the chainsaw (yes, I said chainsaw) above any other. You get some nice grotesque close-ups and a ton of extra ammo. That’s my tip to you. Now, go check it out!

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“Parks and Rec” COVID-19 Episode HEIDI SWANSON | ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Good news for everyone was interesting to see how available resources usually creator and the episode’s di- within 45 minutes. Our old running out of things to do they accomplished this feat; provided on set. I think this is rector, said they are trying to ‘Parks and Rec’ team has put during quarantine! The “Parks I don’t know of any show an unique opportunity for in- help people. He said, “I sent together one more 30-minute and Rec” cast will be reunit- that has filmed an episode novation for the show. a hopeful email to the cast slice of (quarantined) Paw- ing for a special coronavirus like this, without any of the Michael Schur, the series’ and they all got back to me nee life and we hope every- quarantine episode. Accord- one enjoys it. And donates!” ing to a press release from The charity that this episode NBC, the episode will raise benefited is Feeding America, money for Feeding America’s which set up a COVID-19 COVID-19 Response Fund. fund in March to help pro- Amy Poehler, Nick Offer- vide resources for the most man, Aubrey Plaza, Rashida underprivileged people in the Jones, Adam Scott, Retta, U.S. State Farm and Subaru Rob Lowe, Chris Pratt, Aziz of America made matching Ansari and Jim O’Heir will donations of 150,000 dollars return, along with “several each, and NBCUniversal and guest stars from the Pawnee the writers, producers and cast universe may pop in.” It aired of “Parks and Recreation” on April 30 at 7:30 p.m. made matching donations of The episode follows Les- 500,000 dollars. lie Knope as she tries to con- “Parks and Rec” has al- nect with her friends during ways been a feel good show, social distancing, along with made up of incredibly funny dealing with the government and incredibly heartfelt mo- side of the current pandemic. ments, and this episode was The entire episode was filmed no different. within each actor’s house. It Parks and Recreation | metro.co.uk Monday, May 11, 2020 Editor: Graeme Gallagher SPORTS sntimes.wordpress.com/sports | 14 Athletes React to Postponed Olympics SAVANNAH GRASS | SPORTS COLUMNIST

Talented athletes from all over the world have been preparing all of their lives. From playing the sport they love, to eating right and making sure that their training schedule is all in line, all of this is in hopes that they can one day make it to one of the world’s biggest stages: The Olympics. The Olympics are one of the most-watched events of the year by everyone all over the world. No matter what race, gender or eth- nicity one may be, we all gather to watch the biggest Simon Biles | lowellsun.com athletes in the world com- pete for the ever so elu- the Olympics will be even would feel the effects of be- sive gold medal. For these able to resume in 15 months ing another year older, but fans, the games sereved as given the trajectory of CO- the sacrifice was worth it one of the only remaining VID-19. Yet, despite these to “help keep people safe”. sporting events amidst the reports, the Olympic games Dafne Schippers, a sprinter outbreak of the coronavi- still believe that athletes for the Netherlands, said rus in March. will be able to compete in that she was looking for- UK Diver Tom Daley| zimbio.com However, the hope of the coming year. ward to competing at this is for the best. Even though their event. keeping the international Even though the games year’s games, but for now, most athletes know this, The Olympics being games on scheduled came have been postponed for she acknowledged that “we some were planning on re- moved because of this pan- to a halt late March when the time being, most ath- have to look at the bigger tiring next year like USA demic has many effects the Japanese Prime Minis- letes are not upset that they picture and do whatever it Gymnast Simone Biles, both physically and mental- ter and the Olympic Com- have been moved but excit- takes to beat the coronavi- who will now need to train ly on athletes. Despite these mittee President decided ed at the fact that they will rus.” for another year. However, effects, in the end, this was to postpone the events for have more time to prepare A few other major track others are excited like USA the right choice and ath- at least a year. Even more for when the games resume stars have said that they Swimmer Lilly King, who letes are keeping their spir- discouraging, Japanese in the future. are disappointed that there is keeping positive and say- its high as they look to next medical experts have stat- British Diver Tom will not be an Olympics ing that it is just another year to compete for the elu- ed pessimistic views on if Daley said that his body this year, but they know it year to train and improve sive medals. Netflix Sports Series to Binge GRAEME GALLAGHER | SPORTS EDITOR Whilst in quarantine ciety, these have all been never been interested. So ing at something else. I im- ditionally, through their I have had ample time to postponed and I am stuck when this show’s trailer mediately was hooked and interviews with multiple procrastinate homework with no sports to consume continuously played for started binging it. drivers, you get to see the by continuously logging at all. two weeks whenever I The two-season Netflix pressure and prestige that on to Netflix. As we all do, Yet, do not completely opened Netflix, I quickly show follows all the drama, comes with being a driver. I spend probably the most lose hope because you can scrolled down and skipped excitement and develop- The constant stress to per- time just sifting and scroll- get a little bit of your sports it. However, one day I let it ments of the 2018 and 2019 form well paired with the ing through the menus as fix from a variety of shows play through as I was look- Formula 1 Season. If you do immense politics within the I try to decide on what to and movies on Netflix. Of not know much about F1, F1 scene allows the viewer watch. Unsurprisingly and course, there are some clas- Drive to Survive Cover | imdb.com which I did not, this show to get a sense of what these without any shame, I have sic sports movies on the site does a great job explaining drivers undergo on a day- finished multiple series now such as “Space Jam”, the basics and also the ins to-day season. There is so while stuck at home such as “Major League”, and “42.” and outs of what goes on much drama and insight “Peaky Blinders”, “Skins” But, if you are looking for with each team and driver. put into the episodes that it and “The Office.” some longer series, here are What I liked most about is difficult to try to sum up, However, these kinds three sports-based shows the show is how they cre- you just have to watch for of shows can only keep my that I would highly recom- ate and develop so many yourself. attention for so long and, mend. unique storylines. Each As someone who had if you are like me, I am episode features a new no clue about F1 before missing the entertainment 1. “Formula 1: Drive to driver, team manager, race of sports every single day. Survive” or event in the F1 season Ideally, I would be watch- I am a big fan of sports, that develops something ing baseball every day, but I have never gotten new in the show. Often SEE NETFLIX basketball playoffs, March into racing. I do not think times, these storylines re- Page 16 > Madness and so much I have ever watched NAS- emerge later in the season more. Unfortunately, and CAR unless it popped up and have an impact on the for the betterment of so- on SportsCenter and I have drivers and the teams. Ad- Sports | 15 Athletes React to Postponed Olympics Senior Reflection: Graeme Gallagher GRAEME GALLAGHER | SPORTS EDITOR

Earlier in the semes- member that things have ter, I imagined writing this ended so that they can start piece at the small, but cozy again in the future. It will SNC Times office in Todd be selflessness, patience Wehr Hall and reminisc- and Google Hangouts/ ing about all the moments Zoom that will keep us go- and memories that have ing and help get the world stemmed from my time back to normal. with the paper. Picturing The circumstances may when I first joined the- pa have taken the physical as- per, my first article and pects, such as the Times even all the stressful and office, for the time being, terrifying times as one of but they have not taken the editors-in-chief, I could my memories of the last not help but get excited to four years with the school write this self-reflection as paper. With ample time on my last work for the paper. my hands, I have begun However, I am not in to reflect on what I have the Times office. I am not achieved at my time at St. in Todd Wehr. I am not Norbert and almost all of even on campus. Instead, that can be attributed to the and alongside everyone SNC Times. more year. From guidance doubtedly excited for the There is no world in which else, I am writing this final I vividly remember from professors, editors future of the paper. I have I could imagine accom- article from the comfort of coming into college with and students, my writing no doubt that the paper will plishing what I have done my own home. This little a declared communication continued to grow and is continue to grow, improve with that first decision to vision of mine, of being in major, but with no actual something that I am very and produce important con- join the paper. UK Diver Tom Daley| zimbio.com the Times office and -writ plan in mind. As the first proud of today. Without the tent for the campus commu- It pains me that this is ing, and many other expec- semester went on smooth- experiences from the paper, nity in the years to come. my last article and the last tations from others are now ly, I began to miss play- I could not have held local To put it simply, if you are issue that I will take part of. gone due to the extreme ing sports as I did in high internships with the Green a student reading this and I wish that it would have circumstances the world is school. With this in mind, Bay Bullfrogs and Green are not on the paper, please ended more ceremonially facing today. I picked up an issue of the Bay Blizzard. Additionally, join. You will gain so much or at least with a physical We can all agree that Times and saw a sports I would not have been able knowledge, skills and infor- copy in my hand (this one this is not how things were headline on the front and to get a job with the Green supposed to go. I, for one, immediately was hooked. Bay Press-Gazette nor can attest to how frustrat- I quickly applied and was would I have studied media ing, disappointing and de- hired as a sports writer with in Washington D.C. While feating it for this to end all the motto: “If I’m not good I learned so much in all of of a sudden. It seemed as enough to play sports, I’ll these positions, I could not though we all said goodbye just write about them.” have got there if it were not for spring break, but that From there, I quickly for the skills I gained at the was actually one of the last obtained my first byline in paper. Netflix Sports Series to Binge goodbyes as everything just a winter sports preview and During my junior and simply ended for the time the rest is history. I con- senior year, I was fortunate being. tinued to write throughout enough to serve as one of Especially in this time the year and became the the co-editors-in-chief and of adversity, we must re- sports editor in my sopho- could not be more grateful for the opportunity. The ex- periences in producing my favorite product on campus and being heavily involved in that process was what I looked forward to every two weeks. There was no better feeling than leading an outstanding group of students in the goal of fill- ing up 16 fenomenal pages. It gave me great pride to see mation that will benefit you will be only online). Yet, I the finished product around in the near and long-term am unable to stay sad for campus and I will miss that future. The SNC Times is long because I am proud of greatly. Without this posi- a great place to grow your all that the paper has done tion, I would not have been passion and to do important over the last four years. able to meet and interact work, even if you are not Weirdly enough, this article with so many campus staff interested in journalism or will go into the sports sec- and faculty, as well as in- writing. Everybody needs tion as I have worked on credible students. to know how to gather, sort these last three pages for Speaking of our out- and deliver information and the last four years.Thank standing staff, I am incred- this is a great place to start. you so much St. Norbert ibly thankful for everyone I owe so much to the College and the St. Norbert student I have worked with SNC Times for the spec- Times, I can not wait to see on the paper and I am un- tacular moments in my life. what comes next. Sports | 16 Baseball’s “Arizona Plan” GRAEME GALLAGHER | SPORTS EDITOR It has now been over a would be able to attend Manfred and Washington am a firm believer that each GM Mike Rizzo, why are month since opening day the games and the players, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo game matters. we rushing this when lives was scheduled to happen coaches and umpires would are optimistic that the sea- Secondly, we have to are at stake? Well, the ob- and major league baseball all be quarantined in local son will resume. consider how the games vious answer is money. Of has been trying their hard- hotels. Additionally, play- In a report by the As- will be played and the course, the commissioner est to develop a scenario ers would have to adhere to sociated Press, Rizzo stated surrounding atmosphere. and GMs want the games in which the season could social distancing as much his belief that “we will have Would the game really be to start as soon as possible resume in the midst of the as possible during the game baseball in 2020.” the same if we had an auto- because they are the ones ongoing pandemic. which has speculated ideas While we all need base- mated and electronic strike losing the most financially. The baseball season of an automated strike zone ball to return, especially in zone? Would it be the same However, money is not im- was officially suspended and players sitting in the these hard times, we must if the players have to sit in portant if we spread the vi- on March 12, with opening stands rather than the dug- first consider if we want it the stands instead of the rus even more and make us day scheduled for March out. to return in the place. It is comradery of sitting in the wait longer. We all have to 26, and MLB has said that After news of the plan hard for me to say, as some- dugout? Also, and most im- be patient now and play the they would not reopen until broke, MLB spoke on how one who loves baseball portantly, is it really enjoy- long game so that we can mid-May at the earliest. they have considered “nu- more than anyone, I do not able if their are no fans in start baseball as soon as we In the meantime, MLB merous contingency plans” believe it would be worth it the crowd at all? Baseball can. and the player’s union have and that no details were fi- or enjoyable to run the sea- players feed off the energy Overall, I think that been developing contin- nalized. However, a report son in this manner. of the crowd and need that baseball should just wait for gency plans and ways in by Jeff Pasan a week later Firstly, and let’s be real, to play the best. Imagine a next season. It will be dif- which the season can be indicated that it would be there is no chance that each quiet stadium, with no en- ficult to get players ready, played out. The most prom- Arizona or “bust.” Addi- team will play 162 games. ergy and no fans. It is hard to get the league ready and inent plan so far, deemed as tionally, Pasan suggested By the time this plan would to love that game like have to get fans ready. Also, it the “Arizona Plan,” would that this would be most even start, it would be too grown accustomed to. will just not be the same have all 30 teams playing likely of all the plans and tough to cram in every Lastly, and most im- with empty crowds and au- in empty stadiums around that it be a temporary state game. Not to mention, if portantly, we have to think tomated strike zones. But, the Pheonix area. Origi- of affairs as teams would try players will have to return, about if starting the sea- we must be patient because nally reported on by the to transition to their home they will need another peri- son is safe and appropri- we do not want to make the Associated Press earlier cities based on coronavirus od like spring training to get ate given the ongoing situation worse or start too this month, the current plan developments. ready for the season. This pandemic. This is a very early when the pandemic would have teams play in `As there have been no is especially because they delicate situation and all can still spread. I love base- ten spring training facili- further updates on the plan, have been stuck in quaran- precautions must be taken ball enough to recognize ties and the Diamondback’s pessimism has been grow- tine for the last month and or else we may never have that we might and should Chase Field, all of which ing as the shutdown contin- will need to get ready once baseball again. For people just wait another year. are within a 50-mile radius. ues to move on. However, again. It will be too hard like the commissioner and Under the plan, no fans MLB Commissioner Rob to fit all the games in and I

drama, heartbreak and hap- the show covers the story > NETFLIX Page 14 piness. It will keep you en- of Arthur Kinnaird, who is tertained, trust me! part of the wealthy class watching the show, I and plays in the best team highly recommend this se- 3. “The English Game” at the time. Morally, the ries. It showcases the effort If you did not guess show covers the discrepan- and pressure that F1 pro- that I am a fan of football, cies between rich and poor duces every weekend and then here is another hint at the time, and how these I can honestly say that I a and the last show I have for two men changed the land- legit fan now because of you. “The English Game” scape of football to what it the show. Rest assured that has only one season but is is today. I will be watching the next Sunderland ‘Til I Die | rokerreport.com based on the true story of I hope that you check F1 season when it all comes they have been relegated derland and how the team’s the first professional foot- out this show as well as the back. into the league below. For success directly affects baller in England. More im- other ones that I recom- the next two seasons, the the people of the port city. portantly, the show covers mended. They are all very 2. “Sunderland ‘Til I Die” show covers the successes While this just focuses on the development of football entertaining and can help Similar to the previ- and failures of the entire Sunderland’s fans, I think in the country. In its early you pass the time as we all ous show, this show has team with interviews and that this reliance on suc- stages, football was mostly in quarantine. Additionally, two seasons that follow the behind the scenes shots of cess is similar to how every played by just the wealthy they may even help you for- English soccer (I am going the players, coaches, team football club is regarded in and the upper-class. How- get, even just for a moment, to say football for the rest management and fans. England. Each town and ever, the game began to that there are no sports on of this because it’s correct, Unlike F1, I am a huge city have their team which change when the working- at the moment. beware) club Sunderland fan of football and know a represents their culture and class began to play and to in 2018 and 2019. If you lot about the pressure a club their success. Of course, challenge the wealthy in do not know much about has to succeed. If you do this comes with a ton of games. football in England, there not know much about foot- pressure, which makes ev- That is where the show are four leagues or tiers in ball and how important it ery game so entertaining starts with the story of Fer- which teams play. The top is, this is a great and enter- and critical. gus Suter, who makes his is the Premier League and taining place to start. There If you want to know way from Scotland to play then below is the Champi- are so many amazing parts more about how a football for the English team of onship, League One and of this show, but my favor- club is run from the top to Darwen. Suter was the first League Two. The show ite is the emphasis on how the bottom, give this show player to be paid to play explains this well, but Sun- important football is for the a chance. If you are fan football and immediately derland has a rich history people of Sunderland. The of football, then give this changes how the team plays of success in the top league show does a great job of ex- show a chance as well. It with his talent and strate- and at the start of the show, plaining the culture of Sun- has moments of magic, gies. Alongside Fergus,