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WEDNESDAY January 17, 2018 Vol. 148, Issue. 9 Lewiston, Maine FORUM ARTS & LEISURE SPORTS Kerry Manuel ’21 shares Will Hibbitts ’21 takes a Morgan Baxter ’20 discusses the women’s basketball stand on the new Speakers, Abraham Bronwell ’20’s new team’s quarky home Performers, and Protests EP, Old Mirror. game ritual. policy.

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Inside Arts & Leisure: Inside Sports: Szlachetka ’02 and Posner ’18 Winter Athletes Discuss Music and Life Brave Frigid Temps

HALLEY POSNER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF TORY DOBBIN MANAGING ARTS EDITOR

This week, Editor-in-Chief Hal- ley Posner ’18 had the opportunity to interview Matthew Szlachetka ’02, known as the musical artist Szlachetka (pronounced SLA-HET- KA), about his upcoming album and journey in thew music indus- try. Szlachetka also spoke with The Bates Student about his future plans OLIVIA and outlook on music in today’s so- The swimming and diving team feels effects from cold temperatures. GILBERT/THE BATES STUDENT ciety. Here is an abridged transcript of that conversation that has been frostbite before heading outside for edited for clarity: VANESSA PAOLELLA practice. STAFF WRITER The Bates Student (BS): What While members of the track and have you been up to for the past few field team were not on campus dur- While training over winter years? ing break, athletes were expected to break can be arduous at the best of Szlachetka (S): I’ve pretty train on their own. For the runners times for Bates athletes, this year much been on the road nonstop, of the team, this often meant going was especially harsh due to the bit- lots and lots of tour dates. I also re- Szlachetka ’02 releases his album February 16. PAUL MOORE/ outside. However, while some run- ter cold and treacherous weather located to Nashville last March from COURTESY PHOTO ners have the ability to run inside, that persisted in the latter half of LA. I was going to Nashville for a skiers, with no other option, prac- the break. With temperatures con- lot of meetings, shows, and writing BS: Speaking of your new made, relationships that were had, ticed outside each day, doing their sistently dropping into the single sessions, and I found Nashville was album, what has been your inspira- other observations that I’ve taken best to stay warm. digits, often in addition to frigid a much better fit. Plus, between the tion for it and what has helped you note of, both from a self-reflective “I think that as a team we are all wind chill and periodic snow, many friends and colleagues I was mak- create it? standpoint and a social observation used to fairly cold temperatures, but teams had to adjust their schedules ing and meeting there, I felt a really S: That album to me is really standpoint. I summed it all up into the -5 to -15 temperatures and the and adapt to the weather in order to welcoming and warm reception. I’m getting back to that whole “road” 11 songs. At the end of the day you -30 wind chill we had to ski through train. really happy with the decision and thing- those were songs that were try to make them cohesive so that was hard,” says women’s alpine ski Predictably, some teams were was able to form this really great written from experiences and stories it tells a story, and so that it’s not a captain Sierra Ryder ’18. “To cope, affected by the weather more than team around me for the album com- from the road, and between things situation where every song is out of many of us were wearing many more others. Sports which necessitate out- ing out February 16. So it’s been a I observed, friendships that were layers than normal… [and] a few of See SZLACHETKA, PAGE 4 door activity, such as alpine skiing, really good life and career decision. us put tape on our faces to prevent nordic skiing, and the runners of frostbite while skiing down as well.” the track team, felt the effect of the Captain Brielle Antonelli ’18 cold while training the most. Yet, also added that many of the skiers perhaps surprising to some, indoor took short breaks in the lodge be- sports like basketball, squash, and tween runs to warm up, even us- Dr. Na’ilah Suad Nasir De- swimming and diving also had their ing hair dryers to warm their frozen own problems during this time, toes. At one point, the wind and from minor inconveniences to un- cold were so bad that some of the livers MLK Keynote Speech comfortable training conditions. ski lifts had to be closed. As the temperatures fell, many of Bates’ athletes piled on the lay- See WINTER SPORTS, PAGE 4 ers to stay warm and protect against Inside Forum: C.T.E. and Cutoff Dates: Inside the

Keynote speech discusses how the classroom can be a site of change. PHYLLIS GRABER JENSEN/BATES COLLEGE tinuing privatization of public this destabilize the socio-economic NFL Settlement CHRISTINA PERRONE schools, the rise of charter schools, mobility of African Americans, but sel for the former players, noted that SARAH MCCARTHY MANAGING NEWS EDITOR and the massive push for account- it heavily impeded the quest of truly while many players were opposed to ASSISTANT FORUM EDITOR ability as measured by standardized healing society as a whole. a cutoff date, ultimately they needed On Monday, January 15 Bates test scores. Because the accountabil- Another pressing challenge that a settlement to pass in order to aid College invited Dr. Na’ilah Suad ity movement shifted the lens away Dr. Nasir identified in her speech Imagine this: your loved one ex- players with their medical bills and Nasir, President of the Spencer from more nuanced and deep mea- is the resegregation of schools. In periences a rapid mental and physi- ensure security for the families of Foundation, to give the Bates MLK sures of learning, to more superficial her own words, “The resegregation cal decline, raking up doctors bills deceased players. Day Keynote Address, “The Educa- ones. It also commodified learning of schools is deeply troubling, not and draining family funds, and suf- The cutoff date does not apply tion Imperative: Dreaming a New by grading schools, creating the con- so much because of the symbolic fers an untimely death, which allows to players who suffered from dis- Public Education Dream.” text by which the public came to see investments in integration, but be- doctors to make a groundbreaking eases covered in the settlement such In the beginning of her speech, schools as a resource to be mined for cause segregation gives rise to fund- discovery, but you are forced to de- as Parkinson’s and ALS. For families Dr. Nasir discussed this year’s theme personal gain.” ing and other resource differentials.” liver pizzas to make ends meet. This like the Websters, this is devastating of “Power, Politics, and Privilege: Re- Part of the efficacy of Dr. Na- She traced this phenomenon of an is the story of Garrett Webster, the as their husband/father’s diagnosis sistance to and through Education,” sir’s talk was incorporating how Dr. increasing shift towards resegrega- son of former Steelers’ center Mike came posthumously, but his dete- stating that, “this theme captures a King would have dealt with the cur- tion in schools to residential segre- Webster. Mike Webster passed away rioration was taxing both financially core conundrum of education that rent state of our educational system. gation and the policies and practices in 2002 at the age of fifty after play- and emotionally. Although the set- can be a site of social reproduction In her speech, she revived Dr. King’s made to ensure that African Ameri- ing seventeen years in the National tlement itself limits claims from the and a site of resistance. It is a place vision of an integrated education cans were denied resources like the Football League (NFL). families of players who died before where power, politics, and privilege system and its central aim of healing G.I. Bill and F.A.J. loans to buy After his death, Webster became 2006, the judge presiding over the play out in and are reified, and is a a society torn by racism and segrega- homes in affluent neighborhoods the first player to be diagnosed with case left a legal loophole through key site of political struggle.” tion. and school districts. chronic traumatic encephalopathy which these families can have their In organizing her speech, she “[The integration movement] Dr. Nasir spent the third por- (C.T.E.). While Webster’s diagnosis voices heard. Families can file suits addressed four pressing challenges was about the kind of society we’d tion of her speech analyzing the has led to settlements between the against the League so long as they for the education system and how have if black children and white devastating consequences of school NFL and many former players and can prove they have a right to a le- they might be handled. Her first children attended school together,” discipline and the school-to-pris- their families, provisions and cut-off gal case under their state’s statute of pressing challenge was what she said Dr. Nasir, “The hope was that on pipeline. She gave the statistic, dates built into the settlement agree- limitations. called “Disinvestment in Education the proximity would create a soci- “Black students are suspended and ment have barred the Webster fam- While, at the end of the day, the as a Public Good.” In this portion ety where the next generation didn’t expelled at three times the rate of ily from receiving compensation. NFL is a for-profit business seek- of the talk she stated the ways in ascribe to the racist ideals and be- white students. They make up 16 The official settlement agree- ing to protect its own assets, there which society has shifted its collec- liefs as their parents. The challenge percent of school enrollment but ac- ment bars any family members of should be some moral obligation to tive opinion on the public education of course, was the way in which count for 32 percent of suspensions former players who died before Jan- players like Mike Webster who con- system, from being a public good to integration was enacted, because and 34 percent of expulsions. Black uary 1, 2006, from filing lawsuits tributed so much to the success of being a private good that can be ex- the first thing that happened after students are arrested more and are against the league. During the agree- franchises and the league as a whole. ploited by families to achieve access Brown v. Board of Education was referred to law enforcement more.” ment, the NFL pushed strongly for to resources and wealth. enacted...was that all of the black a cutoff date to prevent claims from See C.T.E. , PAGE 6 According to Dr. Nasir, “This teachers were fired.” Not only did See KEYNOTE, PAGE 4 families of long dead ex-players. shift is not unrelated to the con- Christopher Seeger, a co-lead coun- 5

News 2 The Bates Student January 17, 2018 KEYNOTE Foreign Language CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

To end her speech, Dr. Nasir to be dismantled.” talked about the importance of cre- In other words, the key to solv- ating a loving environment in the ing the pressing challenges we face in Spotlight: Lera Fedorova classroom, stating that it is “impor- improving the education system as tant because students cannot learn well as society as a whole is excavat- where they are not loved.” Creating ing and healing.” As Dr. Nasir said, a loving atmosphere in the educa- “From the inner elements of patri- tion system leads to a broader mes- archy, racism, militarism, and white sage that came across in Dr. Nasir’s supremacy that we have taken in and speech: cultivating change from a we have to find ways to make this re- place of hope and vision. She ap- search impactful, to reach and influ- pealed for us to be visionaries, “to ence policy makers and practitioners think together about what we can so that policy and practice are deter- create, not simply about what needs mined in relation to evidence.” Speakers, Perform- ers, and Protests Russian TA, Lera Fedorova discusses her life in America. JAMES MACDONALD/THE BATES STUDENT portunity to teach at Bates, because you’ve noticed? MADELINE POLKINGHORN we have some kind of cooperation LF: It’s totally different. In Rus- Policy Sparks STAFF WRITER with my university in Russia and sia, when you go to university… Bates. TAs from my university have you’re assigned the subjects you have The foreign language teaching been coming to Bates for the last to take. So you have to choose your Controversy assistants (TAs) at Bates offer stu- twenty years… I’ve just always been major and apply to this position, dents the tremendous opportunity interested in languages. and then you study according to this ple, means that there are places that to engage with members of the cul- MP: How long have you been schedule that the university makes HALLEY POSNER are ordinarily host to these things. tures they seek to explore in higher teaching at Bates? for you. The teaching style is also EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Are there places that aren’t ordinarily education. The TAs are able to ease LF: It’s my second year in Amer- different. Here, it’s more inclusive host to these things, that people can our foreign language experience of ica and at Bates! and more personal. In Russia, you its daunting “foreignness” by pro- MP: How has your experience have to work hard to make a good On Monday, December 11, have these things? Yeah, absolutely. viding Bates students with a chance both in America and at Bates been impression. 2017 Nick Dressler, Assistant Direc- It’s meant to be suggestive in terms to interact with a language and its so far? MP: What’s been your favorite tor of Campus Life, sent out an email of resources and support rather than cultural implications beyond verb LF: So far it’s been really great part of working at Bates? to Bates students informing them of restrictive.” conjugations and imperfect tenses. - I’ve been enjoying my time here at LF: I’ve been really impressed a new policy regarding practices re- For clarification, Trauceniek and This week, I spoke with my own Bates and in the U.S. I’ve traveled a with all the facilities provided for lating to speakers, performers, and Dressler wanted to stress that stu- foreign language TA, Lera Fedorova, bit around the U.S., mostly the main teaching and all the equipment that protests. This document outlines dents are not required to give notice from the Russian Department for an cities, like New York, Washington you have. In every room, there are suggested measures that student prior to a protest happening. interview. Lera hails from the small D.C., Miami, and Detroit. computers, there are screens, projec- clubs and organizations could take The extra degrees of clarifica- Russian city of Oryol, not far from MP: What was your favorite tors. It’s much easier. At my univer- when bringing in outside sources to tions from the administration help the nation’s capital, Moscow. She is place you visited in America? sity, there are only two rooms in the Bates or staging a protest. shed light on the nature of the poli- perhaps somewhat reserved and un- LF: I really loved New York. I English department with a projector The policy was constructed cy. However, there was a lack of in- assuming at first, but boasts a mas- liked Brighton Beach [a neighbor- and you have to bring your own lap- by a Faculty learning community put from students on the initial draft sive linguistic knowledge of Russian, hood in Brooklyn known for its top when you want to use it. group and had members such as: of the new statement that left some German, and English and currently large population of Russian immi- MP: When you finish your edu- Carl Steidel, Senior Associate Dean feeling cast aside. is in the process of learning French grants and culture). I both hated it cation in Russia, would you ever of Students, Gwen Lexow, Title IX The sophomore assembly in at Bates. and loved it… I loved the beach, but consider moving back to America? Officer, John Baughman, Associate Bates College Student Government Madeline Polkinghorn (MP): it was very depressing. It feels like LF: Only if there’s a good job for Professor of Politics, Amy Douglass, (BCSG) says “We feel blindsided by Hi Lera! What made you interested you’re going back to Soviet Union me, because I am not one of those Psychology Department Chair, and the new policy addressing speakers, in teaching Russian in America, and times. What my city used to look people who wanted to blindly move others. performers, and protests on Bates at Bates in particular? like fifteen years ago is what Brigh- to America. I see no sense in just Associate Dean of Faculty, Mar- College campus specifically for the Lera Fedorova (LF): Well, I ton Beach looks like now. coming here to live in bad condi- garet Imber, explains, “One of the absence of student participation studied teaching English [at univer- MP: Are there any substantial tions, in bad work, just to survive. things that Bates didn’t have (and in drafting the policy. We also rec- sity], so I was just interested in for- differences between the American But if there is a good opportunity for which many of our peer institu- ognize concerns of censorship and eign language, and then I got the op- and Russian education system that me, why not? tions do) is a statement of principles hope that the college takes action to on free speech that introduces the address these concerns immediately, policy statement. The participants in as they affect how we feel as students the learning community have been in a supposed collaborative residen- reading recent scholarship on free tial community.” speech (Free Speech on Campus, Safe To some, it felt as though the BSA Strikes Against PROSPER Act Spaces, Brave Places). We’ve also held Office of Student Life introduced open meetings (salons) where we the policy to the BCSG in a top- have workshopped scenarios about down fashion rather than by using campus-free controversies to get an integrated approach. But not the perspectives of a wider range of everyone feels the same way as the members of the community. We’re sophomore class representatives. holding such a workshop on MLK Andrea Russo ’19 is a member day as well.” of the junior class assembly of BCSG Some lines of the policy can and notes that “a handful of students come across harshly. For example, are disgruntled by the new policy, the policy states, “The college re- but the purpose of its implementa- serves the right to deny permis- tion is to further embrace Bates’ sion to invite speakers or perform- culture of respect for others with ers whose history or purposes have varying opinions. Bates is offering demonstrated that they would likely a platform for individuals who are constitute a material threat to cam- invited to speak and believes that pus safety or security.” they have the right to voice their full When asked to explain this in opinion. Other clauses that some laymen’s terms, Kim Trauceniek, As- students are disgruntled about are sociate Dean of Students for Cam- ‘recommended’ and not required…” pus Life, elaborated that the state- There are a plethora of under- ment is “not meant to be restrictive, standings and feelings surrounding but it’s meant to be in there to say if the new policy. Maybe it is due to something rose to the level of where the nature in which the policy was there’s been harm, we want to have initially released, or maybe it is due a conversation about that and make to the heightened emotions in a time sure it’s a good fit for the college, where the First Amendment contin- and we actually have the resources to uously comes under fire. support a speaker that could poten- Imber states, “I… hope that we BSA posts poster against PROSPER Act Across Campus. JAMES MACDONALD/THE BATES STUDENT tially be divisive or cause harm.” can come up with an understanding of ourselves of a community engaged Regarding protests, according to visions. For example, it consolidates ceive financial aid and simplify a in the exchange and debate of ideas. Trauceniek and Dressler, the policy MORGAN BAXTER Stafford and PLUS loans into a new currently complex system, critics Participation in that community is meant to be suggestive, rather than CONTRIBUTING WRITER Federal ONE loan. Furthermore, express concerns that the bill could requires both that individual mem- compulsory. Dressler clarifies that all Federal ONE loans are unsubsi- make it easier for private entities to bers can speak freely, and that our “The language was drafted in the way dized by the government. The bill capitalize on student debt. speech acknowledges the dignity of The Promoting Real Opportu- it was in order to enable gray areas. also eliminates all federal grant pro- I spoke with Maddy Smith ’20 our peers.” nity, Success, and Prosperity through So ‘ordinarily acceptable,’ for exam- Education Reform, or PROSPER grams, except for the Pell Grant. It and Will Hibbitts ’21, who were or- Act, was introduced into the House also allows the privatization of man- ganizing a campaign to lobby Susan of Representatives on December 1, agement of this debt, something that Collins to vote against the bill if it 2017. It effectively revises and reau- has some students worried. passes in the House and moves to the thorizes the Higher Education Act of Furthermore, the bill would Senate. 1965, most recently reauthorized in eliminate a program called Public Smith described how they’re 2008. Introduced by Rep. Virginia Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), passionate about the bill “because it Foxx (R-NC 5th District), the bill where student loans can be forgiv- affects so many students at Bates.” makes a variety of changes to the en through working full time for a “This will affect working people and way the federal government will sup- qualifying public service employer. their children the most,” Smith said port students of higher education. Loans taken out until 2019 would “the student debt crisis is already a The Higher Education Act has been be eligible to participate in this pro- major issue for our generation, and amended and reauthorized several gram, but PSLF will be eliminated it’s about to get a whole lot worse.” READ.THINK.SHARE. times in the past, most famously in alongside the Stafford and PLUS Hibbitts expressed his concern that 1972 when Title IX was passed into loans in that same year. Where this “if we get rid of subsidized student law. bill would not affect the status of loans, then working young people The Bates Student The bill states in its description loans for any student currently in won’t have the ability to attend insti- that it was written to “support stu- college, class years soon will no lon- tutions such as Bates College.” dents in completing an affordable ger be eligible for subsidized loans or The bill was ordered to be postsecondary education that will for PSLF. These proposals represent amended on December 13, 2017, prepare them to enter the workforce a significant change to the way the and has yet to reappear in the house. with the skills they need for lifelong federal government provides finan- Contact Maddy Smith at msmith3@ success.” However, media outlets and cial assistance to college students. bates.edu for more information on Bates students have expressed their Where spokespeople for the bill say how you can get involved, or call Su- doubts about several of the bill’s pro- it will streamline the process to re- san Collins at 207-784-6969. The Bates Student January 17, 2018 News 3 The Dharma Society Retreats to Shortridge

of the “Bates Bubble” from time to those who do not know, the Coastal a calmer tone as we head into the night about a range of topics includ- MATTHEW BODWELL time, as some students will volunteer Center at Shortridge (referred to as heart of second semester and the ing philosophy, religion, the upcom- STAFF WRITER in the Lewiston/Auburn area, some Shortridge) is a Bates-owned proper- Maine winter. As we arrived Friday ing semester, and about a time we ski the slopes of Maine and New ty in Phippsburg, Maine utilized for night, we each claimed a bed for felt grateful. Hampshire, some go to the movies field research, meetings, conferences, sleeping before engaging in our first On Saturday, we ate a tasty In my nearly four years here at in Auburn, and others attend con- and retreats. 20 minute meditation sit of the re- breakfast of bagels, peanut butter, Bates, I have found that spending certs in Portland. I had the pleasure This retreat focused on practic- treat. After a delicious dinner (a spe- apples, and tea, followed by a partic- time off-campus is crucial to making this past weekend of getting off-cam- ing meditation and mindfulness, cial thanks to the Commons dining ular type of sit called a body scan – the most out of the college experi- pus by joining a retreat to Shortridge and was strategically timed at the staff), we meditated once more for in which one student led an exercise ence. It’s always healthy to burst out with the Bates Dharma Society. For beginning of the semester to set twenty minutes and talked into the where we focused on being mindful

Caleb Perlman ’19 Sydney Anderson ’20 Christina Perrone/THE BATES Christina Perrone/THE BATES STUDENT STUDENT

Ceri Kurtz ’19 Abe Bronwell ’20 John Ricatto ’18 Christina Perrone/THE BATES Christina Perrone/THE BATES Christina Perrone/THE BATES STUDENT STUDENT STUDENT of our whole being from the feet to We walked along the sand, chat- of the Bates Dharma Society, this tention to the present moment, that aling, listening to music, walking up the face. This made me especially ted, and felt the water and wind. was one of his favorite moments our feet were sinking into the sand in the hill behind the house, and look- present and helped me drive away While walking along the beach on from the retreat. ways we had not noticed before the ing out over Meetinghouse Pond, lingering dwellings on homework the way back to our cars, we prac- “I enjoyed going to the beach, walking meditation. and more meditation sits. One of and other concerns at Bates. After ticed a walking meditation, trying to because the sand was so beautiful After the time at the beach, we the final meditation sits was par- this sit, we suited up and headed pay particular attention to our sen- that it made you think really hard,” returned to Shortridge for an after- ticularly memorable, as one student, to Popham Beach, which is only a sual experiences at the winter beach. said Brownell. We did indeed notice noon of various activities. These in- who had not slept well the night quick drive from Shortridge. For Abe Brownell ’20, co-president on the way back, through paying at- cluded eating lunch, reading, journ- before, began to snore, prompting

Dharma Society spends weekend at Shortridge for their retreat. CHRISTINA PERRONE/THE BATES STUDENT everyone to break their meditation ridge, Christina Perrone ’20 re- Perlman ’19 left the retreat feeling it laxing in that it unlinked my mind come join a daily Dharma Society and burst out laughing. As it started marked, “The retreat was wonderful had been a positive and meaningful from several irrational and uncom- meditation sit at 5:45 p.m. in the to get dark, we finished meditating, with all the different personalities experience. “This retreat was special,” forting thought patterns that can’t be Peter J. Gomes Chapel. No prior packed up our things, cleaned up the and ways of meditating. It’s always said Perlman, “because it offered me dealt with in a single meditation in meditation experience is necessary, house, and headed back to Bates. fun to just be at Shortridge. There’s an opportunity to be part of a com- the Gomes Chapel.” and all are welcome. When asked about her experi- like a calmness to it that’s really munity of individuals exploring the To hear about more experiences ence attending her second Bates special.” depths of their minds and the depths from this past weekend at Shortridge Dharma Society retreat at Short- Similarly, co-president Caleb of their sensory experience. It was re- and take part in a future retreat,

Free Speech Panel Discusses New Policy Implimentation

related scenarios and to decide how “We want to be a part of this dis- ordinate their demonstrations with into small groups to discuss four Matt Morris the planned statement of principles cussion,” said Faries. the school and limit them to certain hypothetical scenarios involving free ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR might apply to each one. Most members of the audience locations, limited free speech. Smith speech on a college campus. The sce- According to the panel mem- who commented agreed in the im- ended her statement to the panel by narios ranged in content from a con- As a part of Bates College’s bers, the idea to craft a Statement of portance of drafting a Statement connecting the importance of pro- troversy surrounding a professor’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day pro- Principles came after watching sever- of Principles. According to Mor- test to the work of Martin Luther Twitter account to students who re- gramming, students, staff and mem- al colleges that have had free speech- gan Baxter ’20, an attendant of the King Jr. fused to do certain class assignments bers of the community gathered in related issues, often with planned event, the idea of a Statement sent a “All these events for MLK Day due to religious beliefs. After about Pettengill Hall to discuss some of speakers and student responses to clear message on how Bates wanted are the result of activism,” concluded twenty minutes the audience recon- the issues surrounding free speech those speakers, draft statements of its community to engage. Smith. vened as one group to discuss their on college campuses. Ultimately, their own. “Bates wants to build pen dis- While Imber agreed with takeaways. the intended goal of the meeting While the faculty noted that course built on mutual respect. That Smith’s general sentiment, she noted The Free Speech Panel was a was to provide feedback on a “Free Bates has not had a similar contro- was my takeaway,” said Baxter. that that it would be difficult for part of a larger set of programming Speech Statement of Principles” for versy in recent years, the administra- While many students appreci- the school to endorse activities that sponsored by the school for Martin the school that will be released in the tion felt that it should create a state- ated the idea of a written position, broke up the educational process, as Luther King Jr. Day. Programming near future. ment that could be applied to any some didn’t feel that the sentiments that was something the school val- began with a morning keynote ad- The event opened with com- similar situations, rather than being expressed in the words matched the ued as much as protest. dress by Dr. Na’ilah Suad Nasir and ments from a panel of faculty mem- “reactionary.” According to Nathan administration’s actions. Imber also noted that protest continued throughout the day. bers from a variety of departments, Faries, an Asian Studies and Chinese One student, Maddy Smith could be very effective when break- lead by Associate Dean of Faculty professor who was a member of the ’20, felt that the school’s policy on ing the rules because it created “spec- Margaret Imber. From there, stu- panel, releasing a statement was a protests, which states that protesters tacle.” dents broke up into small groups way for Bates to stake its claim on a who disrupt class time can be pun- Following the discussion of to discuss four different free speech- national issue. ished and that protesters should co- protests, the audience was broken Forum 4 The Bates Student January 17, 2018 #MeToo and #Oprah2020 Defend the politics. Despite the fact that sides of the political divide. Her Right to BRIDGET RUFF Trump has yet to launch a nuclear speech inspired hope and made STAFF WRITER war head, he is still enormously millions of Americans want to unqualified to be president. As join her quest. Despite making the At this year’s Golden Globes, politically inexperienced reality star perfect TV President, Oprah should Protest at Oprah Winfrey gave a resounding billionaires, Trump and Oprah have not run for office. speech to a room of Hollywood the same resume. While Oprah’s Why, you ask? Simply put, stars in black. In her speech, Oprah speaking skills are significantly in any other year with any other described watching Sidney Portier’s better than Donald Trump’s (and I, President in office, Oprah might Bates! 1964 Oscar for Best Actor and his for one, would love if Trump could well be good enough. Given the later 1982 Cecil B. DeMille Award. speak even half as eloquently), a chance, it’s entirely possible that daytime and afternoon protests), As she accepted the same award, good speech does not a presidential she would succeed in being an WILL HIBBITTS and even protesting the Board of Oprah recalled the struggles of her candidate make. excellent president. But, Oprah STAFF WRITER Trustees (can’t interfere with the mother and others, whose names The calls for a President simply has no political experience. College’s business activities!). In will not be remembered despite their Winfrey point out two main issues Today, Oprah has no policy record, addition to that, the rules also specify extreme sacrifices, before finally with our current political situation: no experience with Washington What would the world be like that approval must be received urging an end to the sexist culture a normalization of unqualified and or foreign governments, no if student protests never happened? from the administration before of sexual assault and harassment. incapable presidential candidates military experience, and no insider What would the sixties be if students using amplification equipment. So She ended the speech with a final and a lack of desire or hope for connections. If she were only weren’t out protesting the Vietnam megaphones, a symbol of resistance, call for a new era for women within those opposed to Trump and other missing a few of these, that would be War? Or if students didn’t fight for are effectively prohibited as well. American society. “So I want all the Republicans to mobilize for the perfectly acceptable. But to follow their right to free speech at Berkeley? What makes this situation even girls watching here, now, to know upcoming midterm elections. In Donald Trump, we need a president We would most certainly be living more lamentable is that these rules that a new day is on the horizon! order to survive the duration of like no other. And without any of in a different world. We might still surfaced a month before we dedicate And when that new day finally Trump’s presidency as unscathed the needed experience, Oprah will have segregation. We might not a day of classes to one of the most dawns, it will be because of a lot of as possible, the American populous not be that person. have Title IX. We wouldn’t have famous protesters in U.S. history, magnificent women, many of whom must do as much as possible to Yet, the upcoming midterm the Gender and Sexuality Studies Martin Luther King Jr. never stood are right here in this room tonight, demand more and more often from elections do present Oprah with a Department (the product of a Lane idly by and protested in silence. and some pretty phenomenal men, their political leaders at all levels. way to gain the needed experience Hall sit-in in 1997). He was arrested 29 times while fighting hard to make sure that they Calling another TV outsider to run to be president. In November, 34 The positive changes that these fighting for civil rights. How can become the leaders who take us to for president in three years effectively Senators will be up for election, movements produce mark the Bates College exalt the legacy of this the time when nobody ever has to ignores the enormous chance to along with all members of the importance and efficacy of student man when they themselves restrict say ‘Me too’ again.” challenge Trump’s presidency this House, 36 governors, and thousands activism and reveal it to be a driver our right to protest? This was a The speech itself is magnificent year. of state and local positions. Oprah of social change. Because of this, man who disrupted the status quo and inspiring. Aside from her Yet, while Oprah herself has could run for one of those in order schools and colleges have a special to empower his people and create incredible stage presence and poise, openly rejected calls for her to run to gain experience, should she desire duty to ensure that their students positive change. Oprah’s delivery from beginning for president in the past, citing a a future presidential run. More retain their right to protest, but We know that this policy to end was matched by equally lack of qualifications, the star does importantly, though, the midterm Bates has not lived up to this limits the right to free speech. But compelling prose. Yet, the response possess a myriad of qualities that I, elections represent a time for change responsibility. whose speech does it curtail the to Oprah’s speech has resulted in for one, would love in a president in political trajectory. With such a Bates touts itself as a college most? To answer that question, we calls for a 2020 presidential run. of the United States. Her charisma change, it will become all the more founded by activists, but it recently can ask who benefits from student While it might be the perfect movie outshines every currently active possible for a presidential challenger laid the foundation to suppress its protests? Working-class students, ending to her life, it is far from politician today, her speaking ability to win the 2020 election—but one own. During finals week, when female students, students of color, realistic and represents an inherently is nothing short of spectacular, and with the experience needed to back students were working tirelessly queer students, trans students, problematic turn in American she appeals to Americans on both up their charisma. on their academics, an email was etc. From this, we can see that this sent out to the student body by the policy limits the rights of especially Assistant Director of Campus Life, vulnerable populations of students. Nick Dressler. Within the email How ironic can it be that a college was a link to the Bates policy on that was founded by abolitionists Caste-Based Discrimination in India Speakers, Performers, and Protests. can now silence the voices of those It shouldn’t take long for a reader to Wednesday, January 10. However, Dalits who were illegally detained it sought to help? AYESHA SHARMA realize that Bates’s policy on protests It is saddening to see a college, the leaders of Dalit organizations was a stand against their detention, is extremely flawed. The vague MANAGING FORUM EDITOR reported otherwise. They told Al but also their attack by right-wing supposedly founded upon a vision language of the policy can easily be of change and justice, curtail a Jazeera that the figure of those who groups during their celebrations. interpreted in a way that curtails the had been arrested actually exceeded Police have claimed that two right- fundamental right crucial to pursuit There is a long history of caste right to student protest. of change. While some may say hierarchies and discrimination in 100, “with 16 children among those wing leaders were responsible for The most broadly worded detained.” This sort of inconsistency the attacks: Milind Ekbote and that this college is the property of India and surrounding South Asian portion of the policy is the section the administration, and they have countries. A new article in Al Jazeera in the narrative is unsurprising from Sambhaji Bhide. According to Al that limits our right to protest my understanding of caste politics Jazeera, Bhide is “close to the ruling a right to regulate behavior as they reports “Concerns over ‘illegal’ the most. The policy states that, please, that isn’t the most important detention of Indian Dalits.” This in India. The state does not properly Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and “The public expression of views bolster Dalit interests in the a former member of the Hindu consideration. detention occurred after the mass and opinions may not prevent, Rather, it is this: We, the protests of the Dalit community to country, with there being numerous supremacist organization Rashtriya unduly obstruct, or interfere with testaments to this neglectful trend. Swayamsevak Sangh.” Following students, adopted Bates College as a January 1 attack on Dalits during the normal operations of the our home. Therefore, we should the 200th-anniversary celebrations Prakash Ambedkar, a Dalit icon, the attack and the ensuing protests, college.” This may sound ostensibly activist, and architect of the Indian a number of Dalits are in hiding have a right to protest where we live of the Battle of Bhima-Koregaon. reasonable, but this gives the Bates and work every single day of the The Battle of Bhima-Koregaeon constitution, vocalized his fear that in fear that the police might arrest administration carte blanche to Dalits are being “illegally detained” them. academic year. To the student body: was in 1818 and involved lower- shut down any effective protest it now is the perfect time to assert castes Dalits “siding with British in Maharashtra. Although caste-based wants to. Let’s examine what may He told Al Jazeera that this discrimination was outlawed by loudly that we have a right to protest, colonial forces to defeat upper-caste be included under the umbrella of and that it must be recognized! To rulers.” In my understanding, these “combing operation” by the state parliament in 1955, many Dalits interfering with college operations: police is not allowed under the law. still claim social discrimination in the Bates administration: We have sorts of social divisions amongst chanting, protesting while classes taken notice. Indians often benefited British It could be said that Ambedkar India and elsewhere. Dalit lawyers are going on (effectively barring all colonial forces. They would use got his political activism partially are doing what they can to counter divisions amongst Indians to their from his father, Bhimrao Ramji the injustice done by the police and advantage. They also would align Ambedkar, who inspired the Dalit state. with particular Indian tribal leaders Buddhist movement that engaged Kishor Walunje, a Dalit lawyer and pit them against neighboring discrimination against Dalits. (As at Bombay High Court, argues to Al leaders to advance their interests. an aside, B.R. Ambedkar also once Jazeera that “this is a planned attack However, to Dalits past and wrote a letter to prominent Black by RSS and Brahmanical [upper- present, this alignment was favorable intellectual and activist W.E.B. Du caste] forces.” Ashok Kamble, chief because it worked in their interests Bois commenting on the similarity of the Maharashtra unit of the Dalit to protect them from oppressive that he observed between the outfit claim that the “right-wing upper-caste rulers. During their position of Dalits, or Untouchables, leaders who instigated the violence protests of the attack at their in India and Black people in the have got police protection.” Caste- anniversary celebrations, Indian U.S. Du Bois actually responded to based discrimination, while de jure media reports claim that police his letter stating that he held every outlawed, continues on de facto in in Maharashtra state arrested 43 sympathy toward Dalits in India). the state and in less explicit ways in people, including three minors, on Ambedkar’s stand with the policy as well. WRITE ABOUT IT

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Liquid waste is a ECOREPS significant issue at Bates, and just as it is important to only take as much Dear Sustainable Abigail, food as you are going to eat, it is im- I’ve always admired commons portant to only take as much liquid Diplomatic Talks for their commitment to sustain- as you are going to drink, especially ability--with the mug club, the lo- because any leftover will go down cal food, and the various waste bins. the drain. The second point that I wanted to briefly touch on was that fault for not engaging in these talks; Now, there is talk of North However, I’ve also always wondered of the other waste receptacles that HALLEY POSNER they have tried many times and and South Koreans sharing a four- what happens with the liquid waste? we have throughout campus, with EDITOR-IN-CHIEF have been met with an unresponsive man bobsled that would be one of Especially now that we have the sep- spots for recycling, compost, landfill North Korea. the forerunning sleds sent down arate spot at the dish return to pour waste, and of course, liquid waste. The Olympic Games are more I think these Olympic Games the chute to test conditions before our liquids down, I’m just wonder- While this liquid waste is similarly than mere sporting events. Sure, can change that, or at least be a the races. On the major scale of ing where all that goes? wasted in that it gets poured down countries from around the world step in the right direction. There is geopolitics and nuclear weapons, -Lingering Questions about the drain, it is still important to send their best athletes to compete positive news of openness that may a bobsled seems insignificant. Liquids separate any liquids into it because and, hopefully, bring home the have gotten lost in the news cycle. But the symbol of two differing if any liquids end up in the recycling gold. But the Olympics also offer a Some examples of this include: nations peacefully sharing the same Dear Lingering Questions section of the waste receptacle, then space for diplomacy outside of the North Korea reopened their border space sends a powerful message of about Liquids, that entire batch of recycling gets conventional realm of political talk. hotline with the South and officials cooperation to the world. Great question, the chute down compromised. Liquids can dam- This year, the twenty-third from both Koreas engaged in a face- Can we expect to see more which our leftover liquids go is a age paper fibers thus compromising Winter Games are being held in to-face meeting. I’m not trying to say similar encounters in the future? pretty mysterious place. I’m really their ability to be reused (check out PyeongCheng, South Korea, just that North Korea is not dangerous Will there be formalized talks glad that you brought this question this link for more tips about recy- fifty miles south of the Demilitarized or should not be taken seriously as a that take place on the sidelines of up, because it actually brings up a cling right! http://www.recycleacros- Zone (DMZ). Unsurprisingly, threat. But in order to get everyone events? At a time when everyone is lot of important points. But, first, samerica.org/tips-to-recycle-right). media outlets have been bursting to a safer and more stable place, I concerned with the size of a button to answer your question: all of the So, first, try not to waste liquid at the proverbial seams with talk of think having dialogue that includes attached to a nuclear warhead, the liquids that are poured out in com- products and take only what you are North Korea’s involvement in the all concerned parties actually sitting world needs a chance to take a mons into the liquid waste place going to drink; however, if you must Games. at the same table is a huge step in the breath. I don’t think it can be stressed simply go into a bucket and then get waste them, put them in the proper Having this reclusive country right direction. enough: talking and diplomacy pave dumped down the drain. Unfortu- location so as not to harm other im- compete in the Olympics is not In addition to having countries the way for a better world. Without nately, while our food waste can be portant waste processes. Thanks for as unusual as people might think. and representatives in the same understanding the other side of the repurposed for the pig farmer’s use, writing, write again soon! According to The Washington Post, place, the Olympics offer a reprieve equation, no real or lasting solutions liquids are a whole other issue. They -Sustainable Abigail North Korea has sent a delegation from reality. Anxieties that govern can be reached. are simply not useful for Bates’s pur- to every Summer Games (save for our daily lives do not have to be as In ancient times, the Olympics poses nor for the farmers purposes; Who is Sustainable Abigail? She two it boycotted) since 1972, with tense during those few short weeks were so important that historians thus, every cup of water, juice, soda, is a sustainability advocate at your a surprisingly successful record. of the Games. used to measure time in Olympiads, coffee, etc. poured down the liq- service! If you’re worried about re- However, North Korea has been less At the 2016 Rio Olympics, two the four-year cycle of the games. uid waste chute is just that: waste. cycling, have ideas about addressing active in the Winter Games. But, gymnasts, Lee Eun-jun and Hong Moreover, the Games were seen Which brings me to the first impor- food waste, or concerns about your this year, two figure skaters named Un Jong, of South and North Korea as Pan-Hellenic, belonging to all tant point that this question raises: role promoting sustainability on Ryom Tae Ok and Kim Ju Sik respectively, stopped to take a selfie. of Greece. The modern Olympic a necessary awareness of how much campus, Abigail is a great resource to qualified to compete. These two girls would have never met Games are modeled on such a liquid we are taking versus how turn to. Whatever your sustainable Bring up North Korea in a outside the walls of the gymnastic tradition; we all belong to the same much we are actually drinking. You inquiries may be, Abigail is ready to room of five people, and I’m sure stadium and have probably heard world and should share the same may have noticed the increase in size address them all! Simply write to her you will get at least ten opinions damning propaganda about each desire for a good life. American, of the plastic cups, part of the initia- by either filling out the google form on the matter. But it seems to me other’s home. But, inside the walls South Korean, North Korean, in the tive to rid Commons of paper cups found in Bates Today or by writing that people are constantly reacting, of a gym where all that mattered end it makes very little difference. last year, and thought “wow look your concern on a piece of paper with few diplomatic talks including were numbers on a scoreboard, they Having our athletes compete along how much orange juice I can drink and placing it into her question en- the reclusive country in question. were allowed just to be girls who side each other is a reminder that the now!” While this is true, there is a lot velope in Commons. Any question That is not to say the United States happened to share a love for the world is capable of coming together. of space for orange juice, the worry is valid and appreciated and will stay or South Korea are completely at same sport. with the larger cups is all of that ex- tra orange juice that never makes it anonymous, so don’t hesitate to ask! 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Snow!

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MLK Day Cool workshops and nice to have a day off of classes. THE Olympics are less than a month away BATES STUDENTImpressive sporting events, but who knows what our “stable genius” president will say.

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Additionally, the league them to remain afloat. Perhaps the vehemently denied connections franchises themselves should take Feud Becomes the between football and head injury, some responsibility and offer to aid especially the role head injuries widows and children of players who or concussions played in the dedicated so many years of their development of neurological lives to a particular organization. Battleground for the disorders. As much as the NFL wants All parties involved in the to look after itself, the wrongdoing covering up and denial of the is clear and has had dramatic connection between football and impacts on the lives of former degenerative neurological disorders Republican Party players and their families. The NFL, should meet with and listen to the as an employer, should consider families of former players in order election. Judge Moore, a Bannon House meeting with lawmakers adding loopholes or creating a new to understand the suffering they NICK MORGOSHIA favorite and an omnipresent name also reeks of Bannonism. Instead settlement to aid families of players have undergone. And also to realize CONTRIBUTING WRITER in Breitbart editorials, established of approaching the all-important who were posthumously diagnosed that most people are not looking to himself as an unabashed critic of the immigration question with tact and with basic things such as covering make a fortune from this settlement or reimbursing the families for head but are rather searching for stability On July 31, 2017, John F. political class. Moore has repeatedly grace, Trump combined his usual made inflammatory statements vitriol with Bannon’s fierce anti- injury related medical bills or a and security amidst a great time of Kelly replaced Reince Priebus as the small amount of money just to allow personal and financial uncertainty. White House Chief of Staff. In the antithetical to the core national, immigrant sentiment to spew out days that followed, Kelly ushered conservative, and human decency the generalized, highly insensitive, in the Administration’s first major ideals. and offensive comment. There is a leadership reshuffle. Estranged In his infamous interview distinction between proposing to cut Republicans, disenchanted with with The Guardian that likely immigration levels and transition to the trajectory of the party under had President Reagan spinning in a more merit-based system – the Trump, were simmering with hope his grave, Moore contended that issue most of we Republicans feel yet again. Some found reason for the declaration about the Soviet strongly about – and denigrating a optimism in the removal of Bannon. Union being “the focus of evil in whole group of countries because of Others – even those of us who have the modern world” can be applied their unfortunate geopolitical fate followed Trump long enough to to the US for “promoting a lot and economic standing. know the President’s flamboyance of bad things in the world” – an Underlying the carelessness and impulsiveness were too great for addendum to his statements that of Trump’s statement is another any one person to tame – looked to “homosexuality should probably be Bannonian belief that how other Kelly to bring cold and rigor to the illegal”; “Muslims cannot hold office countries feel about the United Oval Office. in the United States”; and “9/11 States is unimportant. So what Trump will be Trump but might have happened because we if small, poor, and less powerful perhaps, our naive reasoning had distanced ourselves from God.” The states are offended? And offended it, new cabinet members would toxic attacks put aside, Moore has they are – Botswana, for example, manage to brew a conservative been accused of sexual harassment summoned the U.S. ambassador to antidote to the populo-nationalist by multiple women – allegations express its dismay at the comments fantasia taking over the GOP. that Trump, unlike many of his made by the leader of the free world. READ.THINK.SHARE. Today, the specter of Bannon fellow Republicans, was much too The Trump-Bannon thinking continues to haunt Trump’s willing to overlook. contrasts sharply with the The Bates Student presidency. So what that the Not only did Trump officially mainstream conservative view that if insurgent political operative has endorse Moore, but he was generous our country is to remain the world been out for close to six months and enough to record robocalls enticing superpower – one that enemies fear, that Trump blissfully assures that he Alabamians to cast their vote for the allies respect, and freedom-loving “lost his mind” and “has nothing judge. At the time of the election, people look up to as the greatest to do with me or my presidency”? Trump and Bannon no longer source of hope and inspiration Trump’s actions, endorsements, and worked together; yet the two, it – we should act prudently and statements are indistinguishable seems, did not fall far from the same diplomatically. from the Bannon playbook – the ideological tree. To Trump – just as The Trump-Bannon feud ultimate testament that their recent to Bannon – the fact that Moore is by no means an ideological feud is rooted in self-aggrandizing was riding the same tide of firebrand disagreement over the future of personalities rather than ideologies. populism that had brought them to our party – the party of Lincoln In the U.S. Senate special power in 2016 mattered more than and Reagan. We are witnessing a election in Alabama in 2017, Trump the candidate’s record and fitness for standoff between the two men with briefly had Luther Strange’s back office. the same ideology whose groundless in the primary before shifting his The president’s recent “shithole ambition and self-serving desires support to Roy Moore in the general countries” remark at a White outpace each other.

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Students collaborated to create the album artwork for Old Mirror. MORGAN BAXTER/COURTESY PHOTO fectly with the fluidity of the rest MORGAN BAXTER of the song. “The Stranger” is airy, CONTRIBUTING WRITER and Brownell’s artful mastering of “I try to make music that sounds this track pulls you into the slow the way I feel,” Abraham Brownell orbit of this song. In “Old Mirror,” ’20 says, as he leans back in his chair, Anas Reda ’20’s deep voice interacts “I think any kind of art is an expres- with the brooding, polyrhythmic sion of who you take yourself to be, hip-hop beat that Brownell crafted, and what you value.” We’re sitting while David Zhang ’19’s beautiful in Pierce House, on Frye Street, violin flows alongside piano remi- and Brownell is wearing a black t- niscent of Kanye West’s Runaway. shirt, grey sweatpants, and a mini- Finally, “Too Much Fun” is open, malist watch. The date is January as vocal harmonization and warm 11, 2018, and Brownell’s musical synths ask, “Is that fear or longing duo released their first EP the day in the dim-lit mirror?” before. Mira Li, the female vocal- After listening to the EP all ist on many of the songs, is a friend the way through, I asked Brownell from high school currently attend- a series of questions about the mu- ing Wellesley College. Brownell told sic. He told me that “Buzz Buzz” CHRISTINA PERRONE/THE BATES STUDENT me how she is featured on many of was originally a piece for Valadez’s Abraham Brownell ’20 sits in his room/studio. his unreleased songs, and he how he Short Term class. He admitted that couldn’t ask for a more talented or it was a lot of fun to record, since “I passionate vocalist. The name of the had Emilio freestyling, and playing duo is Suonds, “pronounced kinda keys in that interlude section and like swans,” he explained, and the had Matt Bodwell ’18 on guitar and name of the EP is Old Mirror. He Julie Self ’18 on backup vocals and sets me up in the seat where he does bass.” his production, in front of two large Brownell went on to tell me black speakers. about his creative process, describ- I listened to the entire EP, and ing how he listens to snippets of his among the five songs, no song is instrumentals while walking around what I thought it would be. There campus. He says, “I have a lot of were twists everywhere, at every faith in what the subconscious mind turn, explorations of what the sound does for music making. It’s about could become. Brownell seems to let letting sounds percolate, and jive a songs take him where they want to little bit with other sonic ideas kick- go, rather than controlling them ing around in my head, and then, and forcing them to sound a cer- when I sit back down at the com- tain way. “Pacify” is spacious, and puter in front of my monitors, I just twinkles with beautiful piano, jux- know what to do.” One of the as- taposed with a frenetic percussion tounding things about this EP was line during the break. “Buzz Buzz” the sheer amount of time that was sounds more intimate; you can spent creating it. “There are days hear Emilio Valadez ’18 smile as where I spent 10 to 12 hours work- he delivers his viscous rap, and the ing on part of a song, and then did subtle 8-bit sounds contrast per- See SUONDS, PAGE 9 Morgan Baxter ’20 interviews Brownell. CHRISTINA PERRONE/THE BATES STUDENT SZLACHETKA Pedro O’Haras: A Tale CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 BS: So you’ve had a lot successes order. From our corner, we can ob- NICOLAS LEMUS serve the scenery of the pub. Many and rise to popularity the past few STAFF WRITER years. How do you stay grounded? dudes fixing their attentions to the Titans-Chiefs game (yelling, slam- S: At the end of the day, I was Wintercold in predatory descent ming hands, coaching the little fortunate enough to figure out a upon Lewiston, ME. Hamfisted po- figures in the TV screens), couples way to make a living out of play- lar swell haranguing upon the city and gangs chatting, most of the in- ing music full-time, and if for some with apish destruction and clear- pub population somewhere between reason, something horrible were to black freeze seizing the roads. Slid- easy breezy buzzed and blasted de- happen and I couldn’t play anymore, ing down Main Street goes a dented spite it being only 7:15. One man I would still listen every day. I love Volkswagen the color of sharkskin, approaches (correction: teeters and it, and it consumes my life. At the carrying myself and three of my clos- dodders towards, his recent drinks end of the day, I’m still a geek with est friends (Jack, Zack, and Abby), blushing in his cheeks and blood, music. I love the whole musicology freshly returned to campus, each a general stink of no-good about of digging deep to find out where a of us squealing with hunger. The him) two ladies seated at a table, source initially came from, and that’s Volkswagen speeding, hangs a sharp splitting nachos, and asks, “Eshcuse everything for me. I guess if you get roger, back wheels skidding on the me, pahdon me, could I haavve a into music for the right reasons, as ice, into the parking lot of one lo- nasho please?” And the ladies, po- cliché as that sounds, it’s easy to stay cal Pedro O’Hara’s, Home of L-A’s litely, hand him a nacho and he grounded. I feel super fortunate that One and Only Authentic American- takes it and eats it and thanks them people in Rolling Stone Magazine are Mexican-Irish Dining Experience. A promotional photo for Szlachetka’s new album Heart of my Hometown. with great compassion, and then at- taking note of what I’m doing now, We four escape the VW and rush for PAUL MOORE/COURTESY PHOTO tempts to begin conversation, and and it’s incredibly rewarding, and I the door, swing in, stomp the slush feel honored to be in that mix… I’m everybody privy to this exchange day, music is incredibly powerful. try out to have right now. I think the from the grooves in our boots, and still not 100 percent satisfied with freezes and doesn’t at all know What do you think is the role of problem is that people aren’t leaving make our presence known. Table for where I’m at in my career, and I’m what to do. He stays there, besieg- music, and, specifically, your music, their towns and aren’t going to see four? “Yessiree,” says the waitress, still shooting to get to a place where ing these women, with measly, and in contemporary American society? what other states or cities are like, dressed in sweats, and corrals us into I can take a band with me every not at all charming, chit-chat for a S: For me, music is about con- so they’re formulating ideas in their the O’Hara half of Pedro O’Hara’s: time I go on the road; when I can long amount of time. Our waitress sciousness and keeping an open head based on what they’re told, not a pubbish place, walls metaled by be way more selective with how I returns with our own nachos and heart, an open mind, an open per- personal experience. I have friends novelty license plates, sporty decor go on the road, when, where I go. glasses of water, which bounce and spective, especially these days. Get- in all states in all different political and memorabilia adorning here and For me, when I’m playing really nice ripple in the overblown bass of the ting back to one of the main themes parties, and at the end of the day, we there, TVs buzzing the game at full theaters, I will be more content. But pub’s speakers. The nachos, though of the album, one thing that I really all want the same thing, and I think volume, and a great big bar at nu- I’m always trying to write the best hot and cheesy and fine enough for took away from all of it was that that’s what music does for me. It just cleus; many lads and lassies circling song I can, whenever I sit down some hungry bodies, were too few playing in all these little towns across keeps an open perspective. it. Our waitress seats us into a cor- with another writer or artist. That chip, too much olive, and certainly the U.S., all different states, red and BS: Wow! Thank you for speak- ner of this space and asks us, “Can will never change- I will always try not meal enough for my party. Pe- blue, they’re all the same. I feel like ing with me; it was great hearing I start you guys off with anything?” to beat what I’ve done. Never being rusing the menu, one notices that it yes, these days, there is division out from you. And we say (executively, hungry), complacent with where I’m at: that there, but there is a lot less division S: Thank you! “Yes, Miss Maytruh Dee, how ‘bout will help to keep me grounded. than the media is making this coun- some nachos for a band of famished See PEDRO, PAGE 9 BS: As you know and see every youth?” And she runs off with the The Bates Student January 17, 2018 8 Arts & Leisure Black Mirror Star Wars: Underwhelms with The Last New Season are on track to change how many of anxiety that makes Black Mirror so ARIEL ABONIZIO Jedi Gives us understand our lives. However, conceptually interesting. The fake ASSISTANT ARTS AND LEISURE as the tracks of progress seem every- characters have me craving previ- EDITOR day more elusive, the word ‘change’ ous seasons’ episodes (“San Juni- cannot be seen as a synonym for im- pero” and “Be Right Back” come to I have been a fan of Black Mir- provement. mind). Even though Charlie Brook- Way to a ror since it was released in 2011. I Mimicking the unpredictability er wrote all the episodes, the exces- was attracted to the prospect of hav- of contemporary technology and sive drama of Season Four radically ing a sci-fi TV show that is not in politics, Black Mirror shows a world changes how the show looks, and a the distance, but a viable, potential that has the potential to be disem- few critics have started wondering if New Age future. In previous seasons, Black bodied, dominated by robots, judg- this may be the beginning of the end missing, Johnson has compensated Mirror did an impressive job in mental, fluid, and disconnected. for the show. BRIA RIGGS with the type of humor that a view scripting believable and emotional- That is a crucial element of Black Luckily, “USS Callister” and STAFF WRITER would expect to see in films such as ly-charged scenarios that lie in the Mirror, running throughout all of “Hang the DJ” still portray the re- Warning: Spoilers Guardians of the Galaxy and all of margins of our techno-culture. I was its seasons. But there was something fined moral dilemmas that emerge The second installment of the the Iron Man films. But while such always particularly fascinated with more that made it special and en- along with technology. Maddy latest Star Wars trilogy and the a tactic has not set well with older Black Mirror’s capacity to imagine gaging: the characters were believ- Smith ’20 mentioned “Hang the eighth film of the franchise came fans, this is likely a strategic business a “what if” question and take it to able enough to have me imagining DJ” as one of the episodes from this to the big screen over the holidays, move, as the films look to the new- its limits. Dealing with larger issues my own life in a few years or de- season that marked them. “I really ending a two year gap since audi- est generation of fans; those who are of memory, identity, conscious- cades. The show is particularly good liked the plot in this one. It’s hard to ences saw their new favorite charac- much less familiar with the dynam- ness, and virtuality, Black Mirror is at demonstrating how technology tell if the characters are going along ters come to life, as well as the return ics of the original films. a source of refined terror, entertain- may soon impact how we date, in- or rebelling against the system,” of the original Star Wars iconic trio Of course, this film, and Star ment, and contemporary fiction. vestigate crimes, or engage in leisure Smith told me. in The Force Awakens.But unlike Wars in general, cannot be discussed While the show is still remarkable activities. Sydney Anderson ’20 said that its predecessor, The Last Jedidevi - without a fair mention of the origi- and worth watching, the new sea- Season Four still has the signa- there was a good balance between ates from the typical plots of the nal characters that revealed them- son was disappointing to me. The tures of Black Mirror: technological uplifting and catastrophic episodes earlier trilogies from the franchise. selves to audiences over 40 years acting and production are still spot distress, excellent production, and for the new season. “It was also cool While The Force Awakens, no mat- ago. The return of original charac- on, but the writing was a step down; good acting. However, only a couple how the new episodes referenced ter how highly anticipated and well- ters, most notably Luke Skywalker new episodes reenact ideas from past of episodes really stand out. The past seasons,” Anderson pointed reviewed, closely followed the plot and Leia Organa, as well as the episodes and extensively play with characters have appeared to me less out. of A New Hope, The Last Jediintro - droid team of C-3PO and R2-D2, bleak cinematic clichés. and less believable. In a few of the Black Mirror is a show worth duces audiences to a new storyline keeps The Last Jedigrounded in first If we look at digital technologies episodes from the new season, such watching. The new season is overly in the Star Wars universe. six movies. today, it becomes clear why Black as “Crocodile” and “Metalhead,” dramatic, but still entertaining and With Rian Johnson acting as the But the death of Han Solo in Mirror is critically suspenseful. Re- the characters struggle with under- engaging, especially for people who new director and screenplay writer, The Force Awakenscreates a certain search in virtual reality, artificial in- whelming emotional clichés that are thrilled but frightened by the fu- The Last Jedipicks up within days pining and nostalgia in The Last Jedi. telligence, and bio-nanotechnology made me question the technological ture of technology. of where The Force Awakensleft off. The energy of Harrison Ford, who The galaxy is under the tight grip of played Han Solo from the onset of General Snoke of the First Order, the franchise in 1977 with A New and the rebellion is in trouble. And Hope to his last breath in The Force while this newest installment largely Awakens, is missing from this film. The Crown: Love, Lust, maintains the classic good versus evil And while new characters that fans framework, with the introduction quickly came to love, like Finn, Rey, Photo caption. PHOTO CREDIT/PHOTO CREDIT of characters such as Kylo Ren, the Poe Dameron, and, of course, BB- movie also introduces more complex 8, fill the story with their own fast- and Tainted Happiness relationships and dynamics between flying high-energy and emotionally- the rebel forces and the First Or- charged performances, there is still der. Such dynamics leave audience a feeling of nostalgia that can’t be She expresses constant sadness in her love life. She knows she will nev- members questioning their own alli- filled by these new characters. RILEY HOPKINS her eyes at just the right intensity in er be the sovereign, so she is always STAFF WRITER ances, as well as what these complex In a franchise that is so highly the scenes where The Queen’s royal bitter about abiding to the societal relationships, notably between Rey regarded and deeply loved by its No spoilers here, I promise, status is emphasized, drawing a tight expectations of a princess. She gets and Kylo Ren, might mean for the fan base, some characters cannot be but The Crown has brilliantly trans- connection between royalty and sor- drunk until the late morning hours, fate of the Star Wars universe when replaced. Of course, the return of formed the history of the most row. It is evident from the beginning sleeps until noon every day, and is the final installment of the trilogy is Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker and powerful monarchy in the world of season one that the Royal Family unapologetic about expressing her released in 2019. It is already clear Carrie Fisher as Leia Organa main- into entertainment. The Netflix resents being gifted with the divine sexuality - quite the opposite from that Episode IX will almost certainly tains much of the original Star Wars original released its second sea- rights of the monarchy. her sister. deviate even further from the The feel, but their returns were not met son in December with promises of Unsurprisingly, the most dra- In season one, Margaret falls in Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. with one hundred percent ratings heightened drama surrounding the matized aspect of the Royal Family’s love with a man she knows she can- Fans already have taken note from fans and viewers. Addition- Royal Family from the beginning history is the lust and love between not marry, yet requests permission of the distinct differences between ally, the passing of Carrie Fisher in of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign in the characters. Season two starts off to do so from The Queen anyway, The Last Jediand all seven films that 2016 as well as Luke Skywalker’s on- 1953 until now. In addition to the with the prospect of Prince Philip’s only to be swiftly disregarded. Her preceded it. The film has embod- screen death further complicates the elegant costumes and stunning film- infidelity. The marriage between The heart breaks man after man and ied more common themes found dynamics between the original films ography, the show accurately depicts Queen and Prince Philip has been il- she spirals into her own inescapable throughout many modern large- and the new trilogy. historical figures and events within lustrated as tainted since season one hell, all because of the rules of her scale action-adventure movies. It seems that the transition pe- the walls of the Buckingham Palace; when Philip throws a tantrum about role. However, she clearly enjoys her Most notably, this film took on riod between the original Star Wars education through entertainment, if bowing down to his wife at her cor- title, privileges, and rank far more a different style of the humor that universe and the new trilogy has you will. onation. He is constantly brushing than her sister. She is defiant, yet a doesn’t seem to fit with the Star come to a close. The three hallmark When watching the show, I of- her off and upset about walking be- prisoner of the throne who indulges Wars aesthetic. The Marvel-esque characters of Skywalker, Solo, and ten forgot that the characters and hind her wherever they go. In season in the palace parties. Her romantic jokes and sense-of-humor in the Princess Leia have moved on. Now, scandals were not fictional. The real two, he is sent off on a six-month status is jolted in season two when film don’t sit well with fans of the film makers will be challenged with Queen Elizabeth II actually faced tour and rumors of a love affair bub- she meets a photographer and even- original films. With the usual ban- relying on the new characters for the the political and marital obstacles ble to the surface, thrusting a wedge tually marries him but is blind to ter between Luke Skywalker, Han finale of this new trilogy. Where this dramatized in the series, which in his marriage to The Queen. Their his secret, active sex life outside of Solo and Princess Leia Organa, that will lead the galaxy, fans can’t quite makes The Crown that much more relationship remains tense through- their relationship. Princess Margaret was always a delight to original fans, predict. compelling. It makes me wonder out the show, with glimpses of true demands our sympathy and is the if Her Majesty approves of this ex- affection for each other. Again, the perfect tool for entertainment. ploitation of her early personal life sadness and inauthenticity that lie Season three is sure to deliver or finds it to be an inaccurate rep- on the throne are unexpected, yet just as much drama as the first two resentation. enthralling. Not all that glitters is seasons. It will take place two de- One of the most salient themes gold, I guess. cades after the end of season two, so throughout the show is the unhap- Princess Margaret, The Queen’s the cast will be completely different THE BATES STUDENT piness associated with being a mem- sister, has quite the rebellious and in order to accurately represent the ber of the Royal Family. It is revealed atypical personality for a member aging of the characters. Rumor has APP that Queen Elizabeth II, portrayed of the Royal Family. To me, she is it that Helena Bonham Carter (Bel- by Claire Foy, dreaded being forced the most fascinating character be- latrix Lestrange, anyone?) will be into her coronation after the sudden cause she has been screwed over by playing Princess Margaret. If that’s death of her father, King George VI. the rules of the monarchy more than not enough to draw you in, I don’t COMING SOON Foy is a master of subtle emoting. anyone, especially when it comes to know what is. READ.THINK.SHARE. ONLINE. VISIT US AT WWW.THEBATESSTUDENT.COM join us. The Bates Student January 17, 2018 Arts & Leisure 9 What Are the Golden Globes? PEDRO CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 ting cut off by the house band. “ladies and remaining gentlemen.” edy/musical category sometimes are MATTHEW WINTER Despite the lack of need for the He proceeded to skewer Harvey a stretch. The nominees for Best STAFF WRITER is halved into Pedro’s (Mexican fare) Golden Globes, they end up being a Weinstein (“He’ll be back in 20 years Comedy/Musical this year were The and O’Hara’s (Irish fixings) and that weird but entertaining awards show. when he’s the first person ever booed Disaster Artist, Get Out, Lady Bird the restaurant does not serve some No one knows the point of the Instead of taking place in a theater, in the In Memoriam”), Woody Al- (the winner), The Greatest Show- sort of freakish Mexican-Irish fu- Golden Globes. Being a Golden the nominees sit at tables with their len and Kevin Spacey. Natalie Port- man, and I, Tonya. Baby Driver was sion cuisine in the vein of Guinness- Globe winner just does not have the cast members and crew and the man presented the nominees for also considered a comedy. While soaked chimichangas or corned beef same ring as being an Oscar win- presence of alcohol leads to a more Best Director but not before call- those movies had funny moments in burritos. We order and wait and ner or Emmy winner. In the grand lighthearted environment. It also ing them the “all-male nominees.” them, Lady Bird was rarely described watch our surroundings degrade be- scheme of award shows, the Gold- leads to moments like Jack Nichol- Laura Dern, Nicole Kidman, Elisa- as a ‘comedy.’ Last year, Moonlight fore us. Another man has joined in en Globes are the “kickoff event,” son admitting to being on Valium beth Moss, and Reese Witherspoon won best drama and La La Land bothering the two women at the ta- where the movie winners become during his acceptance speech one all spoke about ending sexual assault won best comedy/musical and we all ble. The waitress dances poorly with “Oscar frontrunners” and TV win- year or Renée Zellweger missing her and harassment in Hollywood while know how that played out at the Os- a patron. A skunk-drunk customer ners (sometimes) get a slight boost name being called because she was empowering women to speak up. cars, so look out for Three Billboards drops it low and fails to return to in their prestige and ratings. Besides in the bathroom. Oprah Winfrey gave an inspiring outside Ebbing, Missouri v. Lady Bird standing position. There is suddenly being the first awards show of the Yet, since the Globes are the first speech while accepting the Cecil B. to be the story going into the Os- yelling irrelevant to the game, which year, the Globes really do not exist awards show of the year, the host DeMille lifetime achievement award cars. Unfortunately, Call Me by Your is in favor of the Titans. Who knew beyond NBC giving one of their and attendees get the first chance to and, either accidently or slyly on Name was shut out, but there is still such chaos wrought in L-A? Our or- network’s stars (e.g. Tina Fey, Amy comment on everything currently purpose, launched her 2020 presi- time for the Oscars to fix that. ders arrive and in general, across the Poehler, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Mey- happening. Last year, the Globes dential campaign. On the TV side, The Handmaid’s table, they’re fine, a solid six-outta- ers and, annoyingly, Ricky Gervais) were the first major awards show Nonetheless, the Golden Globes Tale, The Marvelous Ms. Maisel,and ten. My Reuben sandwich is sort of a chance to promote their shows since Trump’s election, and this are an awards show, so the winners Big Little Lies were the big winners, limp and soggy, like a sock out of through a biting monologue. There year, the Globes were the first major are worth mentioning. Three Bill- with each of them winning awards the wash, but certainly tasty. Abby’s are not even any musical perfor- awards show to be able to comment boards outside Ebbing, Missouri was for best show in their respective dra- shepherd’s pie is mostly cheese. mances or skits! on Hollywood post-Weinstein. Al- the night’s big winner, taking home ma while also picking up wins for Jack’s chimichanga will return to Since the Globes award both most everyone spoke out against four awards. One of the weirdest their actresses and actors. destroy him. Zack finishes his tuna movies and TV shows, the three- sexual harassment in one way or an- parts of the Golden Globes is the While there was no epic Best melt and pushes away his plate with hour telecast is a sequence of two ac- other. Everyone wore all black with splitting of movies into two catego- Picture mix-up to end the show, the a shrug. We leave as soon as we can. tors making an awkward joke or two “Times Up” pins on their clothes. ries, drama and comedy/musicals. Golden Globes still kept its repu- before presenting the award, then Eight actresses brought activists as While, in theory, this is a great way tation as being the weird and early the recipient makes the classic award their guests to the show. Seth Meyers to shine the light on more movies, awards show no one needed, but show acceptance speech before get- opened the show by welcoming the the movies that end up in the com- people still watched.

SUONDS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 that for several days in a row for one song, and then threw the song out,” he described. As I finished the interview, we did some back-of-the-envelope math to calculate that Brownell like- ly spent over 1,400 hours on the five songs on the EP alone. However, that fact doesn’t seem to daunt him: “I can’t express enough how worth- while it is to pour your heart into something, and to have a work. It doesn’t have to be music even; just a corpus that you slave over, for a long time, for many hours a day… It’s in- tellectually challenging, but it’s also about expressing things that your emotional circuitry wants to get out there, that words and verbiage don’t capture.” Brownell had a final recommen- dation for listeners: “listen to this EP in a quiet place. Part of that is a technical thing,” as he wants lis- teners to enjoy all the detail he has slaved over. But part of it is also about the mood of the EP. “I recom- mend listening to Old Mirror in a reflective state of mind.” Old Mirror is available on Spotify, Google Music, Apple Music, Tidal, and on Bandcamp at suonds. bandcamp.com. Brownell discusses his recent EP, Old Mirror. CHRISTINA PERRONE/THE BATES STUDENT Question on the Quad SARAH MCCARTHY ASSISTANT FORUM EDITOR Would you rather be too hot or too cold?

“Too cold” “Too cold” - Cara Starnbach ’19 - Forest Polsky ’21

“Too hot” - Weliton Filho ’20 “Too hot” - Kellie Allen ’21 The Bates Student January 17, 2018 10 Sports

Skiing Swimming and Diving Alpine Ski Teams Are Swimming and Diving Team Eager to Make Their Defeats Middlebury and 2018 Debut women’s team consists of 10 skiers, SARAH ROTHMANN Remains Undefeated three of whom are first-years. The MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR first-year skiers include: Sommer Hope Logan ’18 won the 400-yard For the women, they scored 1,039.5 MAX PETRIE individual medley, it came down to points, which was enough to beat Glasgow, Amelia Kaplan, and Han- ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR 2017 marked a hard-fought and nah West. the 200-yard freestyle relay team. Bowdoin’s 938, Maine’s 795, and successful season for the men’s and This group was able to win as well, Colby’s 388.5. Clearly, these were “My expectations for the team The men’s and women’s swim- women’s alpine ski teams. On the are high this season. We have a to give the team the scoring push it dominant wins for both the men’s men’s side, Michael Cooper ’19 be- ming and diving teams are off to needed to finish on top. and women’s teams. great combination of returners and great starts for the 2017-18 season. came the first Bates male alpine ski first years skiers that should make Prior to this race against Mid- With such a great start to the racer to receive an NCAA Champi- With three meets down, they have dlebury, the team had their annual season underway, the team knows for a competitive team during the not lost and have high expectations onship invitation. Sierra Ryder ’18 upcoming university races. I am training trip to Florida over winter that they have the ability and the ranked 23rd on the Eastern Intercol- for what is to come. Chris Lee ’18 break. Although this may sound like training to push their success even looking forward to the upcoming says, “We have Midd, Colby, and legiate Ski Association (EISA) carni- carnival races, and I hope to able a nice vacation, it is a lot of hard further. val circuit and just barely missed an Bowdoin coming up in the next work. Lee says, “Florida marks a Lee says, “I think this season, to contribute in any way possible,” two weeks, and I think they present invitation to NCAAs. says Gillis, one of the five male first- shift from massive yardage sets to the senior class has been focused on Although seniors such as Kelsey us with great opportunities to race more technical, mentally engaged the team morale and camaraderie. A years. our best events and get back into Chenoweth ’17, who qualified for “I have been watching our team sets… We swam twice a day, clock- happy team is a successful team, and NCAAs, graduated last year, Cop- that racing mentality.” This quote ing about seven to ten thousand me- we have tried to entertain, under- evolve into a stronger team every was taken prior to the meet against per and Ryder, along with women’s year, and I am confident that it will ters a day.” He also mentioned how stand, and lead our underclassmen members Hannah Johnson ’18 and Middlebury on Sunday, January 14, much the trip does to build morale as best we can. Training-wise, the keep building,” Ryder adds. which both the men’s and women’s Brielle Antonelli ’18, all captains Bates’ DI alpine ski teams have for the team. Clearly, this is paying team has put in immense effort in of this year’s team, are very excited teams won to continue the winning off, based on their first meet back. these last three months, and we are a very intensive schedule and race streak. about the young talent that has against schools such as Dartmouth, In the first part of the season about to reap the benefits in Febru- joined their 2018 roster. In the matchup with Middle- prior to winter break, the teams ary. I think as long as we stay on our Middlebury, UNH, Colby, and bury, the men won by a score of “As the only captain on the Williams, among others. Practices had meets against Trinity and Wes- current trajectory, everyone will be men’s team, I think the main goal 170-118, and the women won leyan, and the Maine State Meet. very pleased once NESCAC season vary for each person depending 152.5-141.5. In the men’s meet, for me is simply to encourage and on their class schedule. Classes are In the matchup with Trinity and arrives.” push my teammates to ski faster Riley Ewing ’18 broke a Tarbell Wesleyan, the women’s team beat The ceiling has not been reached usually scheduled either all in the Pool record in the 200 backstroke. this year,” says Cooper. “Even in morning or all in the afternoon so Wesleyan 171-119 and beat Trin- yet, and it seems that there is a lot of the short few months we’ve had on Alex Bedard ’19 also broke a pool ity 208.5-84.5. In the Maine State confidence among the team mem- that the skiers can go up to Sunday record in the 100 breaststroke. The snow, there’s already huge improve- River to train for what ends up be- Meet, the men’s team came in first bers. This is rightly earned based ments from all of the first-years. I women’s team was in a tough spot place with 1,096 points. Bowdoin on early success, and with the hard ing approximately a 5-hour session. towards the end of the race, as they think every single guy on our team When competitions start, the team took second with 869, Colby came work being put in day in and day has the potential to achieve a lot this needed to win the last two events in third with 648, and the Univer- out, the rest of the season should departs campus Thursday morning in order to pull out the win. After season and I’m looking forward to or afternoon, travel to the various sity of Maine finished last with 521. continue to be bright. watching them do it.” carnivals, race Friday/Saturday, and On the woman’s side, Johnson then return back to campus Satur- comments, “My goal as captain is to day evening. Squash create an environment that is both Ryder skis every morning at competitive and inclusive at the Sunday River and returns for classes same time. The ski team is some- in the afternoon. “Our vans leave times referred to as almost a ‘cult’ on promptly at 7:30 a.m. in time to be First-year Tiffany Cervantes campus, but I believe that the fact on the chair at 9:00 a.m. We ski un- that we are able to spend so much til 11:15 a.m. or so. We are so lucky time together fosters cohesiveness to have an awesome training venue, ’21 Speaks About the 2017-18 and a sense of community.” because we get really good training The Colby Carnival at Sugar- lanes and great conditions the ma- loaf on January 20 and 21 will be jority of the time,” Ryder says. the start of a new era for Bates’ al- Squash Season Given the intensity and dedica- pine ski team as eight first-years add tion required of this schedule, it is Fortunately, with the help of her pat on the back in the end.” depth and volume to the teams’ ros- not a surprise that NCAA’s are on SOJUNG KIM ters. teammates, she quickly felt at ease. On top of the immense de- the radar of every captain and team CONTRIBUTING WRITER “They gave me a lot of good mands and pressure of her sport, “This season, I foresee great member. The carnival season ends things for both the men and women Many first-years have already pointers and feedback during prac- Cervantes also needs to balance with NCAA East Regionals Febru- finished their first collegiate athletic tices, and the captains, Vicky Ar- her academic responsibilities. She skiers. Fellow senior Hannah John- ary 23-24 at the Middlebury Carni- son and I are eager to climb the season at Bates College. For oth- joon ’19 and Eliza Dunham ’20, explains her thoughts about what val. The NCAA Championship will ers, like Tiffany Cervantes ’21, they even offered to hit with me outside it means to be a student athlete at results lists in Slalom and GS, and take place March 7-10 in Steamboat we have some other great skiers to have only just begun. Cervantes is of practice,” says Cervantes. Bates, and similar to what other Springs, Colorado. a member of the women’s squash Cervantes used the word “roller student athletes would say, it is defi- watch out for as well including “NCAA’s is undoubtedly the Hannah West ’21, Griffin Mueller team and like any other athlete, the coaster” to describe her season so nitely not a walk in the park. biggest event of the racing season, transition from high school athletics far. It is no surprise that there were “Being a student athlete at Bates ’20, and Sommer Glasgow ’21,” Ry- and I know it is the goal of many der says. to collegiate athletics was not easy. many ups, but also plenty of obsta- is certainly a privilege to uphold of us on the team. I would say that “There was a huge difference cles. As an elite athlete, every game but it’s also a bit of an obstacle,” she “On the men’s side, we have re- my personal goals for the team are to turning junior Michael Cooper who between high school squash and col- is important and Cervantes explains says. “You have to have your goals in be even more competitive on the cir- lege squash for me. One aspect was the devastation she felt when she mind and stay focused to succeed in has done well this season already, cuit than years past,” Johnson says. and we also have Tagert Mueller ’20 preseason and in-season training: it lost her first college match. both academics and your sport.” “This year, we have a lot of depth was intense, but the team pushes “I felt devastated losing my first Cervantes still has three more who I think will have a really good to our team...there is no doubt in season as well. In the preseason rac- through together,” says Cervantes. match. Unfortunately, it came down years of college squash to play, and my mind that we, as a team, can be Compared to high school, the to my match being the deciding she has big goals for her sophomore es, both teams have been doing so right there at the top with some of well, and it has been really fun as a training for her has been much more one, so the pressure was on, and I season. the best schools in EISA.” difficult, and that has been some- felt like I let the entire team down “I want to continue working senior to be a part of the strongest “We support one another and team I think we have ever had in my thing she has had to mentally and when I lost it,” says Cervantes. hard on the courts and do a lot bet- encourage each other to keep train- physically overcome. Each week, What’s great about being a part ter next season. I now know what to time on both gender sides.” ing hard,” Cooper explains. “This There are a total of 11 men she dedicates herself to one to two of the athletic culture at Bates is expect, and that’s definitely going team dynamic makes me incred- hours of practice every day (except having the support of your team- to give me some leverage going into skiers, five of whom are first years, ibly excited for the college season to whose names are: Sasha Cadariu, Joe Mondays) to improve her game and mates and coaches. And by having my sophomore season at Bates,” she start, and I’m really looking forward perfect her skills. Additionally, col- that support, players like Cervantes concludes. Gillis, Matthew Hanus, Maximilian to what our team can accomplish!” Schneider, and Calvin Wilson. The legiate sports offer a competitive en- grow and develop into not only bet- The women’s squash team vironment that is significantly dif- ter athletes but also stronger indi- played nationally ranked No. 24 ferent to high school athletics. This viduals. Middlebury, No. 14 Williams, and takes some time to comfortably and “A highlight for me so far, George Washington January 13-14. emotionally adjust. which really shouldn’t be one, but it It was unfortunately a tough week- Cervantes started playing is now in hindsight, was when I lost end for the Bobcats, as they lost 5-4 squash at the age of 13, which she my first match. Even though we face to Middlebury, 8-1 to Williams, and stated was quite late. Playing at the other schools as a team, when I’m in 7-2 to George Washington. This college level with other athletes in- the court I’m on my own against my Wednesday, January 17, the team timidated and even frightened her, opponent. I was pushing my limit, will be playing Wesleyan in Con- because some of her teammates have played my best, and my coaches and necticut, where they hope to come played for almost their entire lives. teammates were there to give me a back with a win.

Bates’ men’s squash player focuses for next point. OLIVIA GILBERT/THE BATES STUDENT

Katie Bull ‘19 returns a shot. Women’s squash player prepares for OLIVIA GILBERT/THE BATES play. OLIVIA GILBERT/THE BATES STUDENT STUDENT The men’s squash team huddles before the match. OLIVIA GILBERT/THE BATES STUDENT The Bates Student January 17, 2018 Sports 11

Women’s Basketball The Women’s Basketball Bobcat Dance Party

KERRY MANUEL CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Taylor McVeigh ’21 fights for a rebound.OLIVIA GILBERT/ THE BATES STUDENT A Bates defender blocks a basket. OLIVIA GILBERT/THE BATES STUDENT “I have been able to have such KERRY MANUEL a great experience on this team be- STAFF WRITER cause of the girls and the coaching On Saturday, January 14, Bates’ staff, who have been so welcoming,” women’s basketball team played says Middlebrook. “So far, everyone Williams College at 3:00 p.m. in is doing their best and the energy on Alumni gymnasium. Little did the team makes the practices and, spectators know, while they were obviously, the games so much fun to arriving to the game, the team was be a part of.” hosting a “mini-dance party” in the On Friday January 12, the Bob- locker room. cats were victorious against Middle- Julia Middlebrook ’21 of Ridge- bury, 60-57. Middlebrook quoted field, Conn., a guard on the team, this game as the standout part of the recounts this tradition. season so far. “Before every home game, “The highlight of this season we have a mini dance party in the has definitely been Friday night. We locker room to get hyped up,” says won our first NESCAC game by Middlebrook. “I have been on mul- beating Middlebury,” explains Mid- tiple teams before this one, and dlebrook. “We haven’t beat them never have I done this. That’s what since 2012. It was cool seeing every- makes this team so unique: everyone one working so hard, being success- is able to be themselves and have fun ful and getting the W.” all the time.” With 12 seconds left on the Middlebrook says that the se- clock, Middlebrook assisted the niors put on “The Circle of Life” winning 3-pointer, scored by senior remix from the Lion King, and the Emily Freedland ’18. team dances to the music. When asked about the biggest Post mini-dance party this past difference between the high school Saturday, the team fell short to Wil- and college game, Middlebrook said liams College, 56-44. This is the it was the tempo and commitment. third in-conference game loss for “Coming from high school to Julia Middlebrook ’21 faces off with a defender. OLIVIA GILBERT/THE BATES STUDENT college, there is a much bigger time the Bobcats. brook. “I am looking forward to the commitment,” explains Middle- deciding on schools to attend, she determined to stay strong. Middlebrook led the team in opportunity for us to be successful. I brook. “There are more workouts, loved Bates’ school community. She “I am looking forward to finish- assists, with four throughout the believe it will keep on coming if we and I definitely have to put more said the football field in the center of ing up NESCAC play, seeing how game, and helped the team score 12 are willing to work hard.” time into it, but the upperclassmen campus was appealing, and the idea our team will develop into confer- points. The next game will be away on have really helped me and the other of knowing the people you see walk- ence play, and if we keep up our When asked about the team en- Tuesday, January 16 at 7:00 p.m. first-years work it all out.” ing around was reassuring. positivity and dedication to fight vironment, Middlebrook had noth- against University of Maine Farm- Middlebrook said when she was Going forward, Middlebrook is for every possession,” says Middle- ing but positive acclaim. ington.

WINTER Women’s Track and Field SPORTS Women’s Track and Field CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Gives 100 Percent for Opening Even the members of the men’s they had hoped due to the blizzard, basketball team felt the effects of the which blanketed the northeast on cold while practicing inside Alumni January 4. Meet Gymnasium. “Unfortunately, due to the hurdles. In the 600 meters, sopho- The field events had tremen- “During break, and throughout storm and the fact that a reasonable JACK MCLARNON more Casey Snow ’20 placed second dous accomplishments as well. my four years here at Bates, we’ve portion of our team is internation- CONTRIBUTING WRITER with a time of 1:45.75, closely fol- For jumpers, outstanding per- had some practices where the gym ally based, the blizzard delayed and lowed by senior captain Caroline formances include McCoole win- was freezing cold,” said men’s bas- cancelled flights, and pushed back a Gettens ’18 in third at 1:47.52. In ning the high jump with a height ketball captain Justin Zukowski ’18. lot of our pre-planned schedule to The first meet for the women’s the mile, senior Katherine Cook of 1.64 meters (5-0.45) and taking “It has been a challenge at times be- practice early. Nevertheless, we all indoor track and field season was a ’18 ran 5:10.22 for second place. the fifth spot on the all-time best cause in between drills or at times made it back and started our rigor- thrilling mixture of excitement, grit, The 800 meters was also successful, list. Also in the high jump, junior when we stop practicing, it can get ous match preparation,” comment- determination, effort, tough losses, with juniors Sarah Rothmann ’19 Shelby Burns ’19 achieved 1.49m extremely uncomfortable...Thised women’s squash captain Vicky and triumphant victories. and Wendy Memishian ’19 placing (4-10.5), placing third, and senior winter break being especially cold, Arjoon ’19. The meet was held at Bates second and third respectively, with Srishti Sunil ’18’s long jump of 4.95 there were a couple of walkthroughs Not even the women of Bates’ on Saturday, January 13, and was 2:27.69 and 2:38.35. meter (16-3) placed fourth. we had on days before our game swimming and diving team were a three-way competition between Perhaps the most impressive Additionally, the throwers had where some of the players were unaffected. MIT, Colby, and our own Bobcats. event for Bates was the 60 meter standout efforts, such as junior cap- wearing long sleeve shirts and winter As team captain Hope Logan Although the day saw tremendous hurdles, in which four athletes made tain Katie Hughes ’19 placing third hats to keep warm.” ’18 humorously states, “After finals performances from all three teams, it onto the Top 10 Performances list in both shot put and weight throw, Additionally, the hazardous we escaped the cold and took flight MIT emerged the winner with 106 for Bates in that event, with first- throwing 35-7.25 and 43-9.75, re- weather made travel difficult for to the lovely beaches of Deerfield points. Bates earned second place years Amanda Kaufman ’21 (9.31 spectively. many of Bates’ athletic teams. From Beach, Florida, as we do every year. with 53.5 points, leaving Colby in seconds, prelim.), Jenny Martin ’21 There was also impressive depth shoveling out vans to delayed flights, After New Year’s, however, we were third with 28.5. The final scores are (9.49, prelim.), and Molly McCoole displayed by the team as a whole, at the mix of cold temperatures and back on campus for about a week not indicative of the effort put forth ’21 (9.90, prelim.) and junior Sarah all levels of performance. snow consistently proved challeng- before classes started, training in the by each team, and Bates competitors Shoulta ’19 (9.56, finals) taking the Unfortunately, the meet was ing for winter athletes. tundra of Maine with our hair freez- from all different events saw some second, fourth, fifth, and eighth on scored only four places deep, so The nordic ski team had origi- ing twice a day after practice...the seriously impressive feats by the the list, respectively. many of the accomplishments from nally intended to spend the last run between Merrill and Davis to time this meet was over. About this great achievement, Bobcats who did not quite make the week of break in Rangeley, Maine lift in the morning [is] always a fun Notable among these is junior Kaufman says, “Going into the top spots were not acknowledged on a training trip. However, the ex- one in January at 6:00 a.m..” Ayden Eickhoff ’19 setting a new event I was very nervous. I told my- in the final score. The tremendous treme temperatures forced them to Despite it all, the blizzards, the school record for the 1000 meters self that I’ve been training harder efforts of newcomers and personal amend their plans and shorten the frigid temperatures and leaky ceil- with a time of 2:57.24, taking first than I ever did in high school. I bests from veterans look promising trip to three days. ings, Bates’ athletes made it through place in the event as well. This fan- guess everything just came together for upcoming meets in the season to Similarly, the women’s squash the extreme weather ready to com- tastic performance broke a record in that race. It was an incredible come. team began practicing later than pete in the New Year. that has been standing for fifteen feeling crossing the finish line of my The next meet will be an invita- years now, by Kelley Puglisi in 2003. first collegiate race. I am very excited tional Saturday, January 20, also at Other track standouts ranged for the rest of the season and more Bates. across a variety of distances and opportunities to improve.” Sports The Bates Student 12 January 17, 2018 Men’s Hockey Men’s Hockey Excites the Crowd With Close Win Against WIT

The men’s hockey team lines up before the game. OLIVIA GILBERT/THE BATES STUDENT

HANNAH PALACIOS STAFF WRITER

Bates’ men’s hockey team started out the second half of their season with a bang at Underhill Arena on Saturday, January 13. After losing some key games to end the first half of the season, including a devastat- ing 13-4 loss to Thomas College, the team was back and ready to fight in the first competition of 2018 against Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT). The two teams seemed to be equally competitive and matched one another with each goal for the majority of the game. The ’Cats set the tone early on. They played a high energy and smart game and used time and space to put together some effective plays throughout the whole night. It truly was a night for the se- niors. Senior captain Nick Barker ’18 made completing three goals look easy and started the year off right with a hat trick. Dangling past the WIT defense, Barker sent one to the top shelf and brought the Bob- cats up three to one. However, despite the team’s best efforts, the Bobcats just kept the Leopards at bay with the score at 6-6 late in the third. Senior captain A men’s hockey player makes a shot. OLIVIA GILBERT/THE BATES STUDENT Sam Levin ’18 came to the rescue and made an unbelievable shot. He scored with about a minute thirty left, pushing the ’Cats up seven to six. Turning out to be the game win- ning goal, the Bates Bobcats sent the WIT Leopards back home with their tails between their legs. In a hallmark moment that got the crowd wild, first-year defense- man Ben Stratton ’21 scored his first goal of the game and fifth goal of the season with a well-placed snipe. Ever humble, Stratton speaks about the team’s win and says, “It was a solid effort from the whole team. We responded quickly and simply out-worked them. It definitely feels good to get a win on home ice.” Stratton is not the only first- year on the team. There actually is a pretty heavy representation from the class of ’21; Brooks Clement of Hartford, Conn. earned some good minutes this past game. “Nothing better than putting one in the win column after a skid of bad games, especially in the way that we did. Top to bottom, every- one played well,” says Clement. Not to be left without credit where credit is due, seniors and as- The team celebrates after a goal. OLIVIA GILBERT/THE BATES STUDENT Players celebrate after scoring. OLIVIA GILBERT/THE BATES STUDENT sistant captains David Katzman ’18 and Andrew Cahill ’18 rounded out the superb skill set of the class of ’18 with great showings all season through to last Saturday’s game. “Our captains [Barker and Levin] really led the way tonight” Katzman says when asked about the game. “They were flying all night.” The matchup versus WIT also marked the return of a couple of players from abroad who are eager to get back into the swing of the sea- son. Looking forward, the ’Cats will face local rival Central Maine Com- munity College next week at 7:00 p.m. and hope to put another notch in the win column. “Practices have been uptempo and productive as we are working hard to get the results we desire,” A Bates team member skates during play adds Barker. Players move onto the next play. OLIVIA GILBERT/THE BATES STUDENT OLIVIA GILBERT/THE BATES STUDENT