Volume CXXXIV, Number 21, April 28, 2017
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The Student Newspaper of Lawrence University Since 1884 THELAWRENTIAN VOL. CXXXIV NO. 21 APPLETON, WISCONSIN APRIL 28, 2017 Earth Day celebrations encourage sustainability 4 p.m. on Friday, April 21. The Rikke Sponheim March for Science took place on For The Lawrentian Saturday, April 22 from 3 p.m. to 5 _______________________ p.m. in downtown Appleton. To promote environmental The closing event of the week activism, Greenfire hosted Earth was Earthfest, which was held on Week from April 17-22. The week the Main Hall Green from 1 p.m. featured various activities. Some to 4 p.m. on Sunday. There was were designed to promote enjoy- live music from several groups ing nature, but most events during and local musician Nicholas the the week focused on activism and Transparent. There were tables raising awareness for environ- organized by the Lawrence mental causes. University Gardening Society On Monday, April 17 from (LUGS), Sustainable Lawrence 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Warch University Garden (SLUG), Bird Campus Center Cinema, Barbara and Nature Club, Lawrence Royal, a veterinarian based in University Women in Science Illinois, gave a presentation called and Greenfire, with activities that “Life’s a Zoo and I’m Your Vet: included flower and herb planting, Wild Health Starts with Wild rock painting and bike repairs, Education” and Matthew Gies, an Food was also provided. organic farmer, presented “From “[Earth Week is] an impor- Chicago Peregrine Falcons to tant reminder that, although Michigan Organic Hops Farming: everyday should be Earth Day, It’s Not As Far As You’d Think.” we often don’t treat it as such,” Both spoke about their occu- said Pike. “It’s one thing to mix pations and how it is important Freshmen Christina Sedall, Ethan Penny, Alex Wetzel and Rebecca Minkus. up your recycling, or unintention- Photo by Emily Midyette. to question each industry’s stan- ally waste some food that was dards for how work should be to 6 p.m. The Gordon Bubolz documentary captures the strug- ing Earth Week about intersec- pushed to the back of your fridge, done, bringing awareness to how Nature Preserve is a non-profit gle of the Native people of the tional environmental justice. but what I wish Lawrentians (and “Big Industry’s approaches [are] environmental preserve on Standing Rock Reservation to pre- “Intersectionality needs to be the greater Appleton community) all about feeding the capitalist Lynndale Drive, approximately vent the Dakota Access Pipeline the cornerstone of environmental would realize is that our daily machine,” said senior Shana Pike, six miles away from campus. On (DAPL) from being built on their justice,” responded Pike. “Although [actions have] a greater impact a Greenfire leader who helped to Wednesday, April 19, Greenfire land. we touched on [it in] our events, I which may not necessarily impact organize Earth Week, “as opposed hosted an open dinner in the “Environmental justice is think in the future a greater and us [directly].” to prioritizing our environment Greenfire loft at 6 p.m. social justice,” said Pike. “The peo- more deliberate attention needs Greenfire has meetings and resources.” On Thursday, April 20 from ple who are impacted the most to be paid to intersectionality every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. in On Tuesday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. there was a are those who are marginalized in within our events.” the Greenfire loft (the Elvira events were more centered on showing of the documentary this society—namely low-income As a part of this year’s theme Loft on the first floor of Colman enjoying nature and socializ- “Sacred Water: Standing Rock Part communities and communities of to promote environmental activ- Hall) and holds open dinners on ing. On Tuesday, April 18, there I,” directed by Sarain Carson-Fox color. We can even see this with ism, Greenfire advertised and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. was a hike in the Gordon Bubolz and written by Michelle Latimer, DAPL.” The movie showing was a hosted sign-making for the March Nature Preserve from 4:30 p.m. in the Wriston Auditorium. The part of Greenfire’s focus on mak- for Science from 2:30 p.m. to Lawrentians join nationwide March for Science Britt Beerman ple met in the Kohler lobby for Staff Writer Craddock’s program at 2:15 p.m. ________________________________ to make signs before heading “Science saves lives!” was to the Memorial Chapel to hear heard loud and clear on April 21 speeches and music provided in Appleton, a city that participat- until the beginning of the march. ed in the nationwide “March for All kinds of people turned Science.” The march started at 3:30 out for the march—Lawrence p.m. and went until 5 p.m., coin- students and professors, citizens ciding with many other marches, of Appleton and lots of children, like the one in Madison. According from babies to high schoolers. to the event page on Facebook, Almost everyone had signs, and “Official head count was 400+,” once the marching started, every- an unexpected turnout. One of the one was “fired up and ready to go” organizers, Alan Lawrence, who as they chanted when the march spoke at the Memorial Chapel began. before the march, said, “We were The marchers had to obey only expecting 50 people.” rules given by the city of Appleton One of the speeches covered in order to march, including stay- the history of Earth Day, which ing on the sidewalk, not impeding started on April 21, 1970, with traffic and keeping everything kid- students picking up trash and friendly. Demonstrators marched learning about the environment, down College Avenue to Houdini eventually sparking the creation Plaza and spread out to the four of ecology classes in high schools. corners there, waving signs and Sophomore Erica Craddock, chanting. A favorite chant was, Sophomore Jessica Robyns holds a sign amidst other demonstrators at Houdini Plaza. an RLA in Kohler Hall, included “We love science, yes we do! We Photo by Luke Payne. the march as one of her Spring love science, how about you?” Term programs. At least 10 peo- Cars honked to show support as they drove by. Variety Sports Features A&E Op-Ed Hairy old men sweating David Jumes leads Sell us your Major: “Peter and the Wolf” The Russians are not in hot tubs men’s tennis to victory Religious Studies delights community your friends PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 11 THIS WEEK 2 NEWS April 28, 2017 THE LAWRENTIAN Photo Feature: Appleton March for Science Demonstrators at the March for Science stand on the corner of College Ave and Appleton St. Photo by Luke Payne. Lawrence diversity conference calls for proposals The deadline for proposals for Lawrence’s inaugural diversity conference on inclusive pedagogy has been extended to May 12. The conference will take place from August 17-18 and will feature author and Professor of Psychology and Education at the Teachers College of Columbia University Derald Wing Sue as the keynote speaker. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! /Lawrentian Lawrence students at the March for Science wave signs while running across College Ave. Photo by Allegra Taylor. Chechnya British intelligence has found World News Turkey that Chechnyan leader Ramzan Tensions between the United Kadyrov and a number of other Compiled by Kelsey Kaufmann States and Turkey have esca- officials have threatened to North Korea lated after Turkey ordered an eliminate the gay population North Korea held a large artillery Germany airstrike against Kurdish rebels of Chechnya by the start of drill on April 25 to commemorate German police found 1,500 sus- in Iraq and Syria on Tuesday Ramadan, May 26. This follows the 85th anniversary of the found- France pected stolen bikes in a ware- morning. U.S. forces claimed the internment of over 100 ing of their army. While this type France held a preliminary election house in Rothenburgsort. Officials these groups to be allies in the gay men in torture camps, a of drill is not uncommon, the U.S. on April 23 to choose the two final say that the stolen bicycles were fight against ISIS. In addition to number which British officials and South Korea have perceived it candidates that will participate in likely going to be transported to causing significant damage to suspect will rise within the as a show of force amid the rising the presidential election on May Eastern Europe for refurbish- both military and civilian infra- coming month. Human rights tensions on the peninsula. It is 7. Marine Le Pen of the National ing and sale in accordance with structure, the attack is said to campaigns have denounced also suspected that North Korea Front Party and Emmanuel the trend following urban bike have caused 25 casualties and these actions and are said to be is planning another nuclear test in Macron, a Centrist, emerged the theft. Three men are in custody on wounded at least 18 people. formulating plans to deal with the near future. victors out of the four main can- suspicion of theft and organized the situation. didates. crime. April 28, 2017 VARIETY 3 THE LAWRENTIAN Excerpts from an overactive imagination. “Good and Bad” Tia Colbert Staff Writer ________________________________ The Hat Trick SCENE: Matt and Lorraine are LORRAINE: Sighs I was afraid. person, okay? walking through an alley with MATT: Incredulous Of Ian? He’s, MATT: Well, what does that a serial story written by the Creative Writing Club. trash bags, picking up plastic like, the least harmful guy. mean? bottles and cans.