THE HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW TEA? SPOTLIGHT: BIANCA JARVIS SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND Tasty teas and tasty food to pair with Bianca Jarvis uses art to connect with VOL. 104, ISSUE 14 SINCE 1910 MARCH 6, 2015 it. and experience the world around her. TRAIL A&E 14 FEATURES 8 ASUPS ELECTIONS

Nakisha Renée Jones Tim Pogar Austin Brittenham Alexia Ingerson

When you stand for nothing, you will fall As a result of my experiences in ResLife, Austin is a Psychology major and Politics Hi there! My name is Alexia and I’m running for anything. I stand for truth, authenticity, Greek Life, Honor Court and Human Re- & Government and African American Stud- for ASUPS president with Sergio Espino- integrity, love, equity, and advocacy. I be- sources, the problems of this campus ies minors, and is a member of the debate za. During my time here, I have focused on lieve that our campus must be a place that can be boiled down to a lack of cohesion team. Austin has a history of leadership in- taking advantage of the opportunities this everyone can call Home, where everyone and support for one another. If elected to cluding captain of his high school debate school has to off er. When else are you go- feels safe, and where everyone can feel ap- ASUPS President, it would be my goal to team; co-editor-in-chief of his high school ing to get a chance like this? I have loved preciated. I will fi ght to make campus more create as much collaboration as possible newspaper; and most recently, president of every single minute of each experience inclusive and accessible for everyone, re- amongst diff erent organizations to produce SAE. However, his leadership style is refl ex- and have become passionate about a wide gardless of personal background or iden- outcomes that would display our culture of ive. Austin strives to make informed deci- range of groups. But this time I have de- tity markers. A few issues I will continue to support and care. It is my desire to create sions, which starts by listening to as many cided to focus that energy into something advocate for include: sexual assault pre- a scholarship for student researchers from positions as possible. He is running for new that can have a positive impact on all vention, diversity and multiculturalism, and my own stipend. I want to get the student ASUPS president to make the work ASUPS the aspects of this campus that I love. I gender neutral bathrooms. One day, I envi- voice back into Student Conduct by reorga- does more visible to the campus commu- have never held a position in ASUPS but sion our campus transforming into a place nizing the Honor Court. It is also my desire nity, as well as to be a conduit and voice I’m confi dent that my experience with these of higher learning, deeper compassion, and to continue the many projects students are for underrepresented students on campus. clubs and the drive to help each one will be continued progress toward equity and ac- already doing to improve the campus com- In his free time, you can fi nd him furiously more than enough to push us forward. ceptance. I foresee greatness surmounting munity. Through this a culture of care will writing emails in Diversions or drinking tea. out of our student body, but it starts with be cultivated. you. Use your voice; I will listen.

By NISH CHHABRA Kaitlyn Vallance Within both ASUPS Senate and Residence Life, I’ve worked as an advocate for This year’s Associated Students of the voices which are traditionally ignored. I’ve used my leadership positions to pro- mote what I see as non-negotiable changes needed to make this campus inclu- University of Puget Sound (ASUPS) Spring sive and safe. The two most important contributions I’ve made this year have Elections are approaching. While campaign- been developing the Survivors Group in CHWS and forming the Gender Neutral ing offi cially began on Friday, Feb. 27, polls Bathroom Action Group. If elected ASUPS Vice President, I plan to continue my will open on Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. and work in these areas and act as a catalyst for student groups who are also trying to eff ect large-scale change at Puget Sound. My vision for this campus is one close on Saturday, March 14 at noon. revolving around care – for the self, for other students and for the broader com- “Voting will be online, our Director of Tech- munity. Let’s change this campus together. nology Services will make the ballot and stu- dents will just enter their username and pass- word to validate that they are students, and vote according to their class. All students will get to vote for President and Vice President,” Sergio Espinoza Hello everyone! My name is Sergio Espinoza and I am running for ASUPS Vice ASUPS Vice President Marc Fagaragan said. President alongside the lovely Alexia Ingerson. Born and raised from a Hispanic All students are eligible to vote in the elec- family that prides itself on hard work, I live my life according to 3 principles; in- tion, regardless of class standing. tention, perspective, and leadership. You may have seen me leading passages “I think it is important to know that seniors orientation groups, rowing on a funny object called an ergometer, or coming up can vote since this is often overlooked be- with sustainable practices for the SAE house. As such, I am committed to the pulse of this campus and promoting progress in topics such as social justice, cause the perception is that they can’t vote, sexual misconduct, and club sustainability. Please feel free spark up a conver- but seniors are still a part of the student sation with me about our platform! body. In a sense, they are kind of voting for the incoming class because those incoming members are not voting for their elected of- fi cers in the fall,” Fagaragan said. Students and staff will be allowed to meet Alissa Hartnig candidates and understand their positions Alissa is a Junior studying Religion and Politics who just got back from study- regarding specifi c issues on campus at the ing in Turkey. She has previously served as the Freshman and Sophomore Sen- ASUPS Executive Debate, which will take ator and is experienced and excited towards the role of VP. Around campus, place in Upper Marshall Hall on March 9 from Alissa is a part of Orientation, KUPS, Greek Life, and PSO. When she isn’t giv- ing tours, you can always fi nd Alissa in Diversions smiling or laughing. Alissa is 5-6 p.m. running for VP because she loves Puget Sound and the family here and wants to positively impact this campus that she calls home. She is committed to bet- SEE ELECTIONS, PAGE 2 tering this campus and feels her ASUPS experience and campus involvement makes her a strong candidate for the role VP.

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COMMENCEMENT WELCOMES NEW ENTREPRENEURSHIP FLAT

By JESSICA academic experience,” Claire CHAN-UGALDE said. Claire is also in charge of the Commencement Hall will be Tacoma Entrepreneur Network housing the Entrepreneurship (TEN), which seeks to motivate Flat (E-Flat) for the 2015- college students to explore an 16 school year. The program entrepreneurial career. will house nine rising juniors Loggers living in E-Flat would or seniors and is directed by have access to TEN, among Assistant Professor Lynnette other things, as a resource. Claire. “There are some funds for There are no required programmatic things... and majors or classes for E-Flat. there’s also some legitimacy, The fl at is available for all I think, in what you’re doing,” students interested in pursuing Claire said. “You have access to entrepreneurial careers. some campus resources that are “Students don’t need to harder to access without forming embrace the entrepreneurship a club.” label, it’s more really action- Staying true to the philosophy oriented, change-oriented of entrepreneurship, Claire students who want to do imparted an anecdote about a something,” Claire said. magic performer and a CEO. “[They’re] people who take an “So in this video [Dan] does this interest in diff erent things and are trick and he asks people to write willing to be open to unique ways down how they think he did it,” of solving them.” Claire said. Students in the program would “A man, who’s the CEO of a each have a single room in a large company, says, ‘I know single fl at. how you did that trick, it’s the They would have access to only way you could have done that.’ Dan looks at him and says, Commencement: Commencement hall will welcome a new entrepreneurship fl at next year. a fully stocked kitchen among PHOTO COURTESY/CHRIS ROACH other amenities. ‘I’ve done this particular piece of E-Flat residents would also be magic... at least eight diff erent part of a larger Commencement ways.’ This man said, ‘So if there thinking across all disciplines,” community, wherein upper- are at least eight diff erent ways fi rst year Brittany Steiman said. division students are encouraged to do this, how many things do I Puget Sound students NURTURE • YOUR • CALLING to remain engaged with campus think there is only one way to do interested in E-Flat can apply life. that I am wrong about?’” through the University of “Research shows nationwide The E-Flat is already generating Puget Sound website on the Apply now for that the longer students stay interest among action-oriented Commencement Hall page. on campus, the better they do students in lower divisions. fall 2015 academically... and the more “I would join to be part of a positively they refl ect on their community that fosters creative Address wellness at a community level with an accredited campaigning processes are to go to the Executive Debate ELECTIONS, CONTINUED Master of Public FROM PAGE 1 not fair or are setting up poll- in order to submit an informed ing stations where they are not vote. Health degree. supposed to then I would really “When I was a part of this de- recommend any student con- bate, the ASUPS VP at the time, tact me or Andrew McPherran Santiago Rodriguez, would pro- or any of our executive offi cers pose to us diff erent questions because we are really here to WHERE TO FIND relating to the budget, relating make sure that this election is THE TRAIL to our leadership and how we as fair as possible,” Fagaragan would react to diff erent situa- said. BLACK BEAR YOGURT tions,” Fagaragan said. To fi nd out more about the The Elections Committee policies on publicity and cam- BLUEBEARD COFFEE makes sure that the elections in paigning, the ASUPS Spring the spring and fall run fairly. To 2015 Senate Elections packet CAFE BROUSSEAU make sure the election is as fair released on Feb. 9 can be found METRONOME COFFEE as possible, the Elections Com- in the ASUPS offi ce. Learn more: Academic.Bastyr.edu mittee will verify any complaints One of the best ways to get to SHAKABRAH JAVA and impose consequences as know your candidates is to think 425-602-3330 • Kenmore, WA. the committee sees fi t. about specifi c issues that are GIBSON’S FROZEN “If any student sees that the relevant to you on campus and YOGURT

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1095 WHEELOCK STUDENT CENTER, TACOMA, WA 98416-1095 | (253) 879-3197 THE PUGET SOUND TRAIL [email protected] | [email protected] EDITOR-IN-CHIEF...... TAYLOR APPLEGATE NEWS EDITOR...... ANNA GOEBEL ART DIRECTOR...... LEANNE GAN OPINIONS EDITOR...... BECCA DUNCAN MANAGING COPY EDITOR...... MADELEINE GATHMAN COMBAT ZONE AND HAPPY TRAIL EDITOR...... SARA HARVEY BUSINESS MANAGER...... DANIEL THORSON FEATURES EDITOR...... BRIANNA BOLTON SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER...... JACOB IMLAY SPORTS EDITOR...... SCOTT SILVERSTEIN FACULTY ADVISOR...... PATRICK O’NEIL MANAGING EDITOR AND A&E EDITOR...... NOAH LUMBANTOBING PHOTO SERVICES GENERAL MANAGER...... KEN AVIANANDA ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR...... MICHELLE LEATHERBY The Trail is an independent, student-run organization funded by ASUPS. The Trail seeks to produce a credible weekly newspaper that serves as a comprehensive source of information relevant to its readership. The Trail acts as an archival record for the university, serves as a link between University of Puget Sound and the greater Tacoma community and provides an open forum for student opinion and discourse. Visit trail.pugetsound.edu for the full mission statement. March 6, 2015 [email protected] 3 NEWS NEWS COPY EDITING AND FACT CHECKING/MARISSA LITAK PIE CONFERENCE BRINGS DIVERSE DISCOURSE By PAUL GOUDARZI-FRY

The student-organized Per- spective Inspired Experience (PIE) Conference will be held March 7 at 10 a.m. in Upper Marshall Hall. This conference will feature more than 20 speak- ers discussing each of the three parts of PIE. ferent topics,” Among the speakers are pro- Durkee said. fessors from Puget Sound, lo- By bringing cal activists, educators and together the per- directors who are all seek- spectives and inter- ing to answer the tagline actions that come posed by the conference: about through the “What frames your world?” conference, the re- “Each speaker… [has] sulting dialogue is twelve minutes to speak designed to provide about a passion or an ex- a foundation for dis- perience or some ‘thing’ course meant to that really impacts the broaden the views way that they see the of the listeners. world,” alumna Cathe- “I think what sep- rine Durkee, PIE Confer- arates us from… ence Coordinator, said. TED or other con- This is the second PIE ferences is that we Conference held at Puget ask our presenters Sound. The previous con- to be very tangible ference was held in Sep- in their presentation. tember of 2013. TED talks They don’t just talk inspired the project, and about their ideas. the initial idea was to have They talk about their TED talks on campus. How- experience and how that ever, a lack of time and money has infl uenced their ideas,” hindered the conference, lead- Pennebaker said. ing the coordinators to develop a Related to the idea of per- conference of their own. sonal experience is the idea “We wanted a big project,” se- of passion. nior Lee Pennebaker, PIE Con- According to the coordinators, ference Coordinator, said. “We the opening discussions of the spent a lot of time talking about conference brought up the topic what we were doing, and how to of passion and its use. do it.” “In the grand scheme of things, From the collaboration between passion is something that some the coordinators, the mission of us might think is scary to use, spiration, and ex- it’s very intimidating,” Durkee perience,” senior Lisa said. “But I really think that the Tucker, PIE Conference Co- PIE Conference allows students ordinator, said. “I think perspec- to have that sort of forum where statement for the conference tive was the thing for me… that they can talk about passion, and emerged: “Breaking boundaries drew me to the PIE conference.” it doesn’t have to be scary, and of personal perspective by ex- “Diff erent things inspire diff er- it lets people experience diff erent periencing others’ passions and ent people, and by understand- things that they might not have unique frames of mind.” ing what might inspire somebody ever been exposed to before.” Addicted “The conference is going to be and that sort of interaction… it broken up into… these three dif- broadens people’s ideas and the to Books? ferent categories: perspective, in- way that they can understand dif- ASUPS SENATOR ACCUSED OF MALFEASANCE B y PAUL extreme use of senate disciplin- statements, I can say that those GOUDARZI-FRY ary authority: the impeachment statements were intended to call of Senator Chong,” Reeser said upon my resignation as Sena- in the forum. tor, and those statements were On Feb. 19, Greg Reeser An anonymous informant veri- intended to cause severe and brought grievances to the formal fi ed Reeser’s complaints and fur- signifi cant damage to my profes- senate meeting of the Associat- ther disclosed the nature of the sional [and] personal reputation,” ed Students of the University of events. According to Reeser and Chong said. Puget Sound regarding Sopho- the informant, Timothy Pogar, There has been a petition cir- more Senator Kyle Chong and who is running with Kaitlyn Val- culating to call for Chong’s im- the Pogar/Vallance voting ticket. lance for ASUPS Executive posi- peachment. The petition has Reeser’s allegations included tions for 2015, promised Chong more than 100 signatures as of misrepresentation, polarizing the his current position in the senate the writing of this article. senate, manipulation of private once elected. Despite a lack of concrete in- conversation and political manip- There is also possible informa- formation available, the rumors ulation to secure further political tion concerning Pogar’s decision concerning the senator’s im- positions in the University’s stu- process. peachment and the degree to dent government. University faculty had allegedly which Chong has been vilifi ed Endorsement of the Pogar/Val- urged Pogar to come up with an have caused backlash against lence ticket by Chong violates individual to secure his current both ASUPS and Chong: death election rules and practices. chair, and he had chosen Chong threats were posted on the As it stands, Chong has been to be his replacement. anonymous social media app Yik accused of securing a position The validity of Reeser’s and Yak. on ASUPS from Pogar should the informant’s statements have There will be updates con- Pogar be elected president. not been verifi ed by ASUPS and cerning the presidential ticket “These actions I have men- Chong has not confi rmed the al- of Pogar/Vallance and the de- tioned are of an extreme degree legations. velopments regarding Senator of inappropriate malfeasance “While I cannot verify, confi rm or Chong’s position as more infor- which must be addressed by the deny any of the validity of those mation is brought forward.

PAGE DESIGN/ANNA GOEBEL COPY EDITING AND FACT CHECKING/MARISSA LITAK March 6, 2015 4 [email protected] SPORTS PAGE DESIGN/SCOTT SILVERSTEIN WOMEN’S LACROSSE STARTS SEASON WITH A LOSS By THOMAS OVERTON year and Krietzman notched slotted in as the fourth most herself a goal in her debut. productive player with a total of The loss of goalkeeper Madi- 35 points. The women’s lacrosse team son Paskett (Newberg, Ore.) ap- Among her contributions, she opened up their season on Sat- peared to weigh heavily on the ranked second on the team in urday, Feb. 28 with a loss on the Loggers’ defensive front. assists (16) in the 2014 season. road at Pacifi c University with a Paskett transferred schools Also weighing on the shoul- score of 14-3. at the end of the 2014 season. ders of the women’s squad for The Loggers came into the Though often coming off the their fi rst game was the absence season looking strong, return- bench, Paskett provided good of their star player Olivia Keene ing all but four players and even support for current goalkeeper (Whitman, Md.) as she was side- adding fresh faces. Ella Fraz- Hailey Palimore (Tualatin, Ore.), lined with chronic shin splints. er (St. Paul, Minn.), Lydia Alter who played all 60 minutes on “I was pretty upset at fi rst but (Winnetka, Ill.), Roxanne Kri- Saturday. was able to fi nd my place on the etzman (Minnetonka, Minn.) Alongside Paskett’s exit, ju- team as a part of the sideline and Izzy Amaya (Oak Park, Ill.) nior Haley Jackson’s (Seat- support system,” Keene said. all joined the team as fi rst years tle, Wash.) contributions were Keene, who started all 17 this season. missed in the season opener for games as a fi rst year, led the Alter and Frazer earned their the Loggers. team in overall points (64), goals fi rst starting appearances of the In the 2014 season, Jackson scored (59), ground balls col- On the attack: Sophomore attacker Haley Schuster attacks the net as lected (76) and face-off s won the season kicks into gear. PHOTO COURTESY/LOGGERATHLETICS (119). She was one of three players alongside Maddie Soukup (Bal- The fi rst bout against Pacifi c The second half did not bode lard, Wash.) and Elena Becker saw the Loggers victorious by a much better, as the Loggers only (Bellevue, Wash.) to play and margin of 16-10 and the second scored one goal to the Boxers’ start all 17 games in the 2014 saw the Boxers edge out a nar- fi ve, rounding off the game with season. row margin of victory in a score- a loss for the Loggers. Despite her essential contri- line of 16-13. The Loggers continue their butions to the team, her team- The Boxers came out fl ying rough opening season schedule mates have been more than as they looked to press their with a two-game road trip on supportive in her recovery pro- home-fi eld advantage against March 7 and 8. cess. the Loggers. First, on March 7, they face off “I know they want me back The home team scored six against the George Fox Univer- and healthy fi rst. Most of the goals against the Loggers in the sity Bruins at George Fox. Then pressure [to recover] comes fi rst 10 minutes of the fi rst half. they take on the Linfi eld College from me. I want to be back out Despite some stellar goal- Wildcats on March 8. there,” Keene said. keeping work from Paskett, who Despite Saturday’s score, the saved six of the 16 shots the Loggers put up much more pro- Boxers had in the fi rst half, the Let the games begin!: Midfi elders battle for fi rst possession of the lifi c numbers against the Boxers Loggers saw themselves down 9-2 by the end of the fi rst half. game in the middle of the fi eld. PHOTO COURTESY/LOGGERATHLETICS in the 2014 season. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TENNIS LOSES IN NWC FINAL, MARCH SCHEDULE MOVES ON TO TOURNEY By MADELINE BROOKS gers led the Pirates from begin- Bruins in a narrow 66-61 defeat. ning to end. However, in the fi nal Although the Loggers scored minutes of the game, the Pirates the fi rst points of the game, MARCH 6 Friday, 4 p.m. In the fi nal two games of their caught up to the Loggers 65-64. the Bruins caught up halfway season, the Logger women’s bas- Rebounds followed by free throws through the fi rst half. From then @Willamette ketball team defeated Whitworth, from sophomore Alexis Noren (Mil- on, the Bruins kept a steady lead but ultimately fell to the undefeated waukie, Ore.), junior Emily Sheldon over the Loggers and ended the George Fox in the fi nals. The loss (Portland, Ore.) and senior Ashley fi rst half with a double-digit lead. took their chance at both the con- Agcaoili (Kaneohe, Hawaii) shut In the fi nal minutes of the ference title and an automatic bid out the Pirates from a victory and game, the Loggers stepped up to the NCAA tournament. secured the game for the Loggers. their game and closed in on the The Puget Sound women’s bas- Senior Amanda Forshay (Mora- Bruins. ketball team played the Whitworth ga, Calif.) led the Loggers in both With less than two minutes in Pirates in the Northwest Confer- points scored and rebounds for the game, Agcaoili scored three MARCH 7 Saturday, 10 a.m. ence Semifi nals at home on Feb. the game with 20 points and 11 points, but fouled and gave 26. The game, which determined rebounds. The game against the the Bruins two successful free vs. Whitman the team’s advancement to the fi - Pirates earned Forshay a spot on throws. In the same time frame nal round, was highly anticipated the list of Puget Sound’s all-time Sheldon scored four points, Tennis Pavillion not only because of the stakes, scoring list. Forshay needed only bringing the score to 64-61. but also because the Pirates and seven points to take the 10th spot However, with another two- the Loggers were neck-and-neck on the list, and succeeded before point basket from the Bruins in the conference standings. the fi rst half ended. and only four seconds left on the MARCH 19 Thursday, TBA The Loggers received a lot of Forshay will end the Northwest clock, the Loggers couldn’t gain support from their fans for the Conference season in the number enough of a lead to win the game Cal State Northridge Invitational semi-fi nal game. A sizeable crowd 10 spot on the all-time scoring list. and were defeated by the Bruins turned out to watch the Loggers The 71-64 victory for the Log- 66-61. compete, and the Puget Sound gers took the team to their fi rst This game gave Forshay her students dressed in white to show conference title game in fi ve years. seventh double-double of the their support. In the fi nal game of their sea- season when she scored 16 Although the score was close son in the Northwest Conference, points and made 12 rebounds. MARCH 14 Saturday, 2 p.m. throughout the game, the Log- the Loggers fell to the George Fox The Logger women’s basket- ball team fi nished their season in the Northwest Conference 13-3, vs. Whitworth losing only to nationally ranked teams Whitworth and George Tennis Pavillion Fox. The Puget Sound women’s basketball team ends ranked second in the conference. MARCH 28 Saturday, 1 p.m. Next, the Loggers will com- pete in the NCAA Division III vs. Belevue College Tournament. They will be taking on Clare- Tennis Pavillion mont-Mudd-Scripps in the fi rst round. The game will be played today at 5 p.m. at George Fox in Newberg, Ore.

ASUPS Photo Services/Polly Somebody March 6, 2015 SPORTS [email protected] 5 COPY EDITING AND FACT CHECKING/ZOEY OLBUM WHO IS THE BEST WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER EVER By ZAL ROBLES AND TO PLAY FOR UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND? NICHOLAS NESTIGEN

In honor of the University of Puget Sound women’s basketball team and their historic season I thought it would be fun if we discussed who the greatest women’s player is in Puget Sound history. Our women’s basketball team is arguably the best sports team at our school this year, and they should be recieving more attention then they get. Now with that long monologue out of the way, Nick: who do you believe is the best women’s basketball player to grace this school?

Well Zal, I am going to go with a player who graduated just four years ago in point guard, Claire Ely. In her senior season from 2009-2010 she was a d3Hoops.com first team All-American and was also announced as an Honorable Mention to the State Farm Coaches All-America team. She is the only player in Puget Sound women’s basketball history to be named to either of those teams. That year she was also the All- West region player of the year, first team All-West region, Northwest Conference player of the year and first team All-Conference. She also led the Northwest Conference in five different scoring categories in 2009-2010. From her unparalleled dominance in her senior season alone, she certainly has to be considered amongst the greatest in Puget Sound history.

Interesting how both of our choices are point guards. My selection is Annie Pettigrew-Reed, who played between 1987-1991. Honestly, there is no denying the importance of the player that touches the ball every play. That being said, Pettigrew-Reed was an X-factor every time she touched the ball. She is second all time in scoring with 1801 points and first all time in assists with 602. Unfortunately, Pettigrew-Reed played here before the school kept single-season statistcs on the website, so I am going to have to rely on disproving your argument. Prepared to get balled (metaphorically). Okay, here is why Ely is not the best; there were three players, besides Ely, who scored more than 200 points that season. There was a fifth girl, but she only had 199 points on the season. That’s remarkable! Our women’s team this season only has three women who have scored more than 200 points. As a point guard, the floor becomes a much easier place to traverse when you have legitimate scoring threats spacing out the floor. She was also playing with second team all-conference players Natasha Ludwig and Jocelyn Riordan. The season Ely had may be the single greatest season for a player in Puget Sound history on the single greatest team, but the issue with choosing Ely as the best player of all time is that her dominance was only over a single season.

But Ely was a great player for more than one season! She led the Loggers in scoring her junior season from 2008-2009 as well and was named first team All-Conference that year as well. She was every bit the X-factor Pettigrew-Reed was for her four seasons at Puget Sound. Ely ranks second all time in assists behind Pettigrew with 368 and ranks ninth all time in scoring with 1213 career points. Ely was not a starter as a first year and sophomore, as she was joining a Puget Sound team that made the NCAA tournament her first two years. Yet, despite joining an already stacked team, she was still talented enough to see the court in her first two years, so much so that she holds the record for most games played in with 115 games over her four years at Puget Sound.

The issue is that Pettigrew-Reed left an impact on all four seasons she played. She is actually fourth all time for most games played with 112 games. I’m not trying to diminish Ely’s career, but she didn’t come into Puget Sound as a dominant basketball player. Ely developed into one. But to be the best, you have to always be dominant, and as you just pointed out, Nick, Ely was

You keep referring to the elite talent that surrounded Ely and act as if Pettigrew had nothing around her. Pettigrew-Reed may not have even been the best player on her team for her junior and senior seasons. Pettigrew played for two years with forward/center Keely Running, the all-time leading scorer and the second all-time leading rebounder in Puget Sound history. Pettigrew’s numbers were almost certainly helped from the force that was Running, who was unstoppable in the paint. How many of her 600 assists were simply her feeding it down low to Running? How many of her points came from opportunities created by teams dedicating their best defensive players to double teaming Running, leaving Pettigrew uncovered? We can’t ever know for sure, but based on how lopsided the stats are from those teams it’s safe to say that Pettigrew and Running ran those teams. While you see the balance of Ely’s teams as a product of elite-level talent around her, I see it as a sign that she was making all of her fellow players better rather than just one.

This may be a cop out, but Pettigrew-Reed was smart enough to take advantage of what was around her. I would love to continue this debate, however, the editor is in my ear yelling about how long this article is. Both Ely and Pettigrew-Reed were arguably the best players in Puget Sound history. Let’s not get side-tracked and forget that our women’s basketball team is still playing.

Agreed! But while we wait to see who the Loggers draw for their first round matchup, can we settle this argument on the basketball court?

TENNIS STARTS SEASON IN SEARCH OF IMPROVEMENT By LUKIE CROWLEY With the amount of under- you a family in a way and makes classmen on the team, the in- you feel like you’re doing some- Men’s and women’s ten- creased competitiveness will thing with the school besides nis are just beginning a season help them grow as the sea- academics. It’s exciting and that could be filled with growing son goes on, and with that, makes me feel involved and pains for both teams; the men’s the chemistry will become even proud to say I’m at the Univer- team has eight underclassmen stronger. sity of Puget Sound,” Runnicles and the women’s team has five. “We’ve all bonded really well said. Both teams have the passion to already, and it has made tran- Being part of a family-like at- win, but gaining experience is sitioning on to the team very mosphere will help throughout equally important. easy,” Bild said. the season, since the players The two teams had match- This past weekend, on Feb. will have each other to lean on es the weekends of Feb. 22-23 28-March 1, the teams took on through the tough times. It’s just and Feb. 28-March 1, but failed George Fox and Pacific Univer- the start of a long season that to win any of them. sity with the women on the road will see tremendous improve- The men’s team took on Lew- and the men at home. ment by the end of the season. is and Clark and Linfield on the The men fell to Pacific 9-0 and On the weekend of March 7-8 road on Feb. 22-23, losing 9-0 Singles tennis: Logger men’s tennis player returns the serve from his George Fox 7-2, but the season the next women’s team games and 7-2 respectively. opponent in last week’s match. PHOTO COURTESY/PRESLEY REED is just beginning. They fell 0-4 at home will be played against First-year student Yuwang Ha overall. College of Idaho and Whitman. (Nanjing, Jiangsu, China) thinks women’s team fell to Lewis and strenuous. I’ve played high-in- The women’s team did not The men’s team will play on that confidence will help them Clark and Linfield at home, fin- tensity, competitive tennis for see better results, falling to both March 6-7 against Whitman throughout the season. ishing both games with a score about six years, but this is a George Fox and Pacific 8-1. on the road and Willamette at “I think the most important of 9-0. First-year student Tresa new level of physical demand. It Just being part of a team is home. thing is the confidence; if we Bild (Boise, Idaho) noted how will be tough keeping my body important for first-year student The future looks bright for have the confidence to win, we the level of physical stress has loose and tough enough to keep Tamara Runnicles (San Francis- both teams; the results will just will,” Ha said. increased. that high intensity week in and co, Calif.). take a little time to show. That same weekend, the “The season is physically week out,” Bild said. “It’s really awesome! It gives March 6, 2015 6 [email protected] PAGE DESIGN/BECCA DUNCAN OPINIONS UNIVERSITY’S RESEARCH ON RATS INHUMANE Use of rat testing by the Psychology Department unethical, cruel By MICHAEL the displeasure that the rats are is surely an acknowledgment that the unnatural conditions of their rats are able to find good homes GREENBLATT subjected to is not justified by the they can feel pain and pleasure, lives in captivity, and many of the afterward, they are left with en- educational value of the class. Al- and that they have memories. It rats that die in the rat lab die be- during health problems. though rats are treated more hu- wouldn’t make sense to use an cause of these underlying health I see no reason to continue with Many readers may be surprised manely at our university than they animal in a learning experiment if issues. From the beginning, the the rat lab when there are many to learn that there is a class in are at many others, being spared you didn’t think that it could think rats are doomed to a life with lit- practical alternatives that do the Psychology Department at from invasive surgical implants and learn. tle potential to be free and happy. not involve nonhuman animals. the University that conducts an- and chemical toxicity tests, they While it is true that the lab isn’t It should be noted that there are Couldn’t the same objective be imal research. The course—the nonetheless experience discom- institutional checks that seek to achieved if children or adults were so-called “rat lab”—partners stu- fort and suffering and, in some limit and reduce suffering in the used for similar, or even more dents with rats in order to under- cases, death. There is no need rat lab and any other research at complex, experiments? These stand how learning occurs and for the cruelties of the rat lab the University that might involve results would be more valid be- behaviors form. Students con- when there are alternative experi- animal subjects. The primary ob- cause the human subjects could dition the rats to perform tricks, ments that do not involve nonhu- stacle that these experiments explain their reasoning and de- such as jumping through a hoop man animals. In essence, the rat must pass is the Institutional Re- scribe sensations that they feel to or shooting a ball into a goal, by While your personal opinion on view Board (IRB), which is pres- the researchers, which rats can- withholding water from the ani- lab is unnecessary the ethics of the rat lab proba- ent at almost all colleges and not do. Plus, humans can receive mals until the student is satisfied bly depends on what you think of to students’ learning, universities. The IRB sets stan- benefits from participating in the with the result or the rat’s effort. animal testing in general, there is “ dards for the ethical care of an- research, such as financial com- Students typically devote the en- a valid case against the experi- and the displeasure imals and oversees compliance pensation, which rats also can- tire semester to teaching the rat ments based in fact. Rats in the with these standards. The prob- not. Lastly, and most importantly, to perform one or two tasks. lab spend all of their time locked that rats are subject- lem is that these standards may humans can give their consent to After the semester is over, the in a cage, only free to roam out- be easy to work around if the re- the experiments, which rats can- fate of the rats is limited to either ed to is not justified side during the experimenta- search is conducted in the name not do. being adopted by a student, sent tion activities and about half an by the educational of science and education, or the The ethical debate should be to a sanctuary with hundreds, if hour of daily leisure time. When standards may be weak to begin settled: there is too much poten- not thousands, of other rats, or the rats finally do get out, they’re value of the class. with. Students and instructors tial for cruelty in the rat lab to jus- being euthanized. Because many usually forced to do exhausting also try to make the rats as com- tify its educational benefits. The students do not adopt their rats and confusing activities, all the fortable as possible. Psychology Department and the afterwards for any number of while being deprived of water. as cruel as it could be, this does But the fact remains that the University should instead use reasons, including not wanting The rats are often very stressed not mean that it is cruelty-free. quality of life for the rats in the lab only human-based experiments the responsibility or not being and deal with chronic health or Hardships don’t start for the is subpar. One student I spoke that present no risk of suffering allowed to keep it if they live on behavioral issues. rats once they’re in the lab, but with adopted a rat from a friend or unreasonable discomfort to campus, most of the rats do not You may think that none of this in fact start when they are born. who took the class. She told me the research subjects, and for find happy homes after the lab is cruel—after all, they’re just rats, The rats used in the rat lab are that her rat is often skittish and which the subjects can consent has ended. Very few are ever eu- right? Well, the fact that these bred in a laboratory, specifically displays other behavioral issues. to participating in. thanized for lack of alternatives, animals are part of experiments for the purpose of being used for She also said that her rat experi- Animal experimentation should but it does happen. that test their ability to learn and research in educational and bio- ences physical health difficulties, have no place at our University. In essence, the rat lab is unnec- remember, as well as to respond medical facilities. Some rats are as it is common for these rats to essary to students’ learning, and to negative and positive stimuli, born with health problems due to age prematurely. Even when the

“E-CIGS” AREN’T AS HARMLESS AS YOU THINK By JORDYN on social media platforms, specif- common cessation method for ATKINSON ically Vine and YouTube. quitting smoking, behind quitting Searching for #smoketricks on cold turkey. E-cigs were a more Just by simply walking around Vine will reveal hundreds of these popular choice than gum or pills, the Puget Sound campus, it is sorts of videos that are posted meaning that the devices could easy to see that electronic cig- each day, depicting scenes of im- potentially prove to further lower arette use is on the rise. Known pressive vapor feats, from blow- the number of people who smoke as e-cigs, these cigarette alterna- ing rings to tornadoes. These vid- cigarettes, undoubtedly a positive tives are usually considered fairly eos reel in viewers. One of the effect for them to have. inoffensive due to the light vapor most popular of smoke trick vid- However, as mentioned be- that they produce and an odor eos is a compilation on YouTube fore, one potential downside to much less noticeable than com- that is only about four minutes e-cigarettes is the sheer lack of bustible cigarettes. Some restau- long, but that has stacked up research that has been done on rants and bars even allow them in more than nine million views. them in the long-term, due to places that are considered “non- In my opinion, the increase in the fact that they have only been smoking” areas. youth using electronic cigarettes on the market a relatively short Studies from the Center for is not something to be taken time. Unfortunately, one particu- Disease Control and Prevention lightly. lar study by the CDC about this (CDC) show that younger gen- Too often people think of elec- suggested that youths who use erations are becoming more and tronic cigarettes as harmless. At e-cigs may have an increased more attracted to e-cigs. Their re- the very least, it is easy to focus likelihood to smoke later in their sults found that more than three intently on the fact that they are lives. In a report published in Nic- times as many youth used elec- better health-wise than traditional otine and Tobacco Research, tronic cigarettes in 2013 than cigarettes. With the debatable is- 56.1 percent of youths who have in 2011—a jump from 79,000 sue about long-term use aside, I smoked e-cigarettes reported to 263,000 young people using think it is important to stress the they would “definitely not” smoke these products. fact that this method still does in- a cigarette in the next year, even This could be due to factors volve nicotine, and consequently if it was offered by a friend. Mean- such as fun flavors and social addiction. while, 78.5 percent of kids who media appealing to potential con- In addition to the health risks of have never used electronic ciga- sumers. Flavors of the e-liquids nicotine addiction, this can also rettes reported this response. that are heated and turned into pose a financial burden. Replac- This evidence should serve as vapors can come in many variet- ing liquids and broken pieces of a warning to utilize caution when ies. Consumers can buy virtually e-cigarettes can eventually add experimenting with smoking any flavor, ranging from basic op- up, producing a repeated ex- methods, in order to ensure that tions like strawberry and mint to pense for the user. Admittedly, all smokers are aware of the po- more innovative ideas like banana this is still much less expensive tential risks and outcomes asso- nut bread and even biscotti. The than traditional smoking, but it ciated with different methods. immense variations possible pro- is still something that should be Although e-cigarettes can be a vide an extra sense of fun in the considered. fun recreational activity or an in- E-cigarettes: While new nicotine technologies seem innocuous, smoking experience, enticing to Some will argue that electronic novative alternative to traditional there is not yet enough research to tell. PHOTO COURTESY/PETER both teens and young adults. cigarettes are a great transition for cigarettes, one should exercise DAVIDSON Furthermore, though perhaps those trying to quit smoking tra- caution when using these devic- to a lesser extent, one cause for ditional cigarettes. The GfK MRI’s es. It is important to understand possibly lead to other methods of is still relatively subjective wheth- the proliferation of e-cig use in Survey of the American Consum- that they still carry the risks of smoking as well as create an ad- er or not e-cigarettes are more younger generations could be the er shows that the utilization of nicotine addiction. Furthermore, ditional expense for the user. Until hazard than they’re worth. popularity of smoke trick videos these devices is the second-most it is useful to note that they can further research is conducted, it March 6, 2015 [email protected] 7 OPINIONS COPY EDITING AND FACT CHECKING/THOMAS OVERTON THERE ARE BETTER ARE EMOJIS THE 21ST WAYS TO SPEND CENTURY WAY TO FLIRT? which is our natural predisposition.” does a winky-smiley face seriously, By SOPHIE CARR Despite the survey’s claims, the re- that’s a little weird.” YOUR TIME THAN sults don’t exactly confirm emoji us- In other words, it’s important to Emojis: the charming, yet limited, ers as having a better sex life, nor recognize if the person on the oth- illustrations of an already enigmatic does it suppose that they are being er end of the conversation is com- ON YIK YAK text—and, according to Match.com, sexually promiscuous; it may sug- fortable with the interaction. It’s im- Person 3: talks about things that indicative of better sexual prowess. gest that those who use an ideo- portant to establish the boundaries By MADDY KUNZ they know nothing about. The con- Match.com conducted a small study gram in instant messaging are so- for sexting: not only important, but duct policy Residence Life staff hirings using its big annual Singles in Ameri- cially more confident. respectful. Ask your partner now if If you haven’t heard of it, then you’ve have been recent topics; this is infor- ca survey, examining the dating lives “The kind of confidence we’re talk- they’d be willing to see your ‘egg- been living under a Puget Sound rock. mation that should come with a trig- of 5,675 American singles 18 and ing about really comes down to feel- plant emoji.’ For those of you who don’t know, Yik ger warning. Most people comment- over. As it turns out, emojis are a ing good about your appearance “People are always wanting to Yak is a social media app where peo- ing exhibit no knowledge about how turn-on across the board. and attractiveness,” Harvard psy- say to me, ‘Well, it’s changing love.’ ple can post their thoughts or musings the school operates, or they choose to Among emoji users, 54 percent chologist Craig Malkin, Ph.D., said. That’s ridiculous,” Fischer explains to on an anonymous forum. dwell on the negative and don’t care had sex in 2014, compared with only “Men and women both prefer a con- Mic. “When you meet someone in Sounds pretty cool, right? I agree; it that the school’s staff genuinely care 31 percent of non-emoji users. Ad- fident date, for a number of reasons. person—whether you met on Tinder sounds cool. All signs point to it be- about the student body and are con- ditionally, 52 percent of emoji enthu- For one, confident folks are natural or through a friend—you revert to the ing a great way to commiserate with tinually and actively trying to better the siasts went on a first date in 2014, salespeople. Research shows that same habits. You get to the bar or those around you, as the app oper- school’s flaws. Occasionally someone compared with only 27 percent of confidence makes us seem more restaurant; you sit down, and you flirt ates by proximity. It can potentially cel- has a really good point; but when they emoji rejectors. The former group is trustworthy.” the way we did 100,000 years ago. ebrate and promote a shared campus do, Yik Yak is not the place to post it. also more than twice as likely to want Incorporating a cartoon into sexual Same smile, same laugh, same tilt- identity among students that isn’t al- If someone’s opinions or concerns are to get married than the latter group. subtext, which may seem like a rath- ing of the head. The bottom line is, ways acknowledged. important, they should talk about it So why are emojis helpful for kin- er bold move, may come across as you still end up going out with the But that’s not how it gets used. It without anonymity and with someone dling sexual connections? Dr. Hel- light-hearted, yet genuine, interest. person,” she added. “You end up has become a forum for students and who can do something about it. en Fisher, a biological anthropologist However, not all singles are as holding their hand, kissing them in other users to gossip, fish for com- Person 4: actually posts funny things. and Match’s chief scientific adviser, charmed by their partner’s use of real time. You’re not kissing a com- pliments and occasionally broadcast These are the people who, in my opin- told Mic.com that “It’s hard to ex- emojis, according to sophomore Ra- puter screen; that is for sure. It’s just a pertinent piece of information that ion, make the site worthwhile. Howev- press your feelings in a text mes- chael Garrison. a new way to court.” should under no circumstances be er, they are few and far between and sage or even in an email. Emojis [al- “I’m not really into people using discussed namelessly. honestly, their posts usually are re- low] us to return that feeling. They’re emojis unless they’re using them In my experience there are four types posts from Reddit, Tumblr or Pinterest enabling us to express our feelings, ironically,” Rachael said. “If a guy of people who use the app. (disclosure: my top-voted Yik Yak was Person 1: gossips about things that a repost. I am not completely innocent should probably be kept private, but of conceding to the will of the site.) instead is displayed for the specula- Yik Yak isn’t the first anonymous so- tion of the entire campus communi- cial forum to come to campus. UPS ty. Many times last semester, when- Confessions tried something similar ever an ambulance or fire truck would last year, but it crashed and burned. roll up to the school, Yik Yak would be That is because people, when allowed abuzz about who and why and when to do whatever they want with no and how. Clearly, if it’s serious enough consequences, more often than not that someone is going to the hospital, abuse the system. The result is that then it is sensitive enough that gossip people deride everything while still us- could be a problem. ing the site because they don’t want to Person 2: just wants to be told how be out of the loop. great they are. They say things like “I Yik Yak was funny for a while, but don’t think my crush likes me and I’m like with most things having to do with going to die alone.” This then usually anonymity, it has derailed. As long as elicits a flood of emotional outpouring it exists, some people will use it and and sympathy in the form of vague or abuse it. I think our campus communi- ty, as a whole, should just stop. clichéd sayings, such as “they don’t Emojis: Perhaps these pictures are the new wave of love and flirting, but one must use them correctly. deserve you” or “there are other fish in PHOTO COURTESY/CHRIS ROACH the sea.” TAKE ADVANTAGE OF UNIVERSITY’S RELIGIOUS SERVICES By ANGELICA Although we may be less religiously She continued, “In the past, stu- vices or events that I offer as places SPEARWOMAN observant, Wright and his colleagues dents have joined us [Lighthouse] to where anyone is welcome to observe believe it is important for students to complete an experiential learning as- or participate as is comfortable or ap- have access to religious and spiritual signment for Religion Department propriate for their own spiritual identi- The University of Puget Sound offers resources in case students are ever in- courses and been pleasantly surprised ty,” Wright said. many resources to students, including terested in doing their own exploration by how they were welcomed and invit- Since Puget Sound is such a small the ability to take part in spiritual and in a safe and inviting space. ed to join in as much or as little of the school, it is really up to all of us to religious life on campus. While the per- “On the institutional level, our office process as they felt comfortable.” speak out and tell people what we ception is that our student population offers limited budgetary support for As college is a time for self-explo- want. Wright is always happy to talk to is not particularly religious, the amount student groups that are trying to get ration, taking part in different religious see what’s missing or what we might of ongoing support that religious clubs started but are not able to meet size events and services can be beneficial better support. Email is the most reli- and programs receive is commend- requirements for ASUPS support,” to all students. able way to get a quick response, but able. Wright said. “We also provide signifi- Despite all the effort put forth by dif- students can also email cice@puget- Alissa Charvonia, co-president of the cant support to bringing speakers, ferent members of the campus com- sound.edu to schedule an appoint- Jewish student club Hillel, is proud of events, experiences and so on that of- munity, there is still work to be done. ment to talk in person. the work her club has done. fer the general student population the The campus climate survey in 2012 While we may not have a large reli- “Events have gotten a lot more ac- chance to learn about, experience or revealed religion to be one of the five gious population on campus, the peo- cessible,” Charvonia said. explore different religious, spiritual, eth- areas in which students experience ple involved in religious and spiritual life Dave Wright, University Chaplain ical or cultural traditions.” the most negative impact during their truly care about creating a warm and and Director of Spirituality, Service & Wright and his colleagues put a lot Accessibility: Kilworth time on campus. welcoming environment to students Social Justice, commented on the of effort into making different voices serves as a haven for religious “Many of these reported instances of all backgrounds. Therefore, if at any topic. heard by putting on events that dis- services of all kinds. PHOTO are very microaggressive in nature, of- time during a Puget Sounds student’s “We’re a private, non-religious liberal cuss many different religions. COURTESY/PRESLEY REED ten in the form of snide comments or college experience they want to par- arts college in one of the most secu- Louisa Raitt, President of Light- jokes from peers, staff, or faculty— ticipate in religious or spiritual life, there lar parts of the country… so, this argu- house, a Christian student club on gious practice and support, the re- but are still very impactful. Many of is a welcoming community with many ment goes, we are culturally inclined to campus had a lot to say on the sub- sources at this school are at the very the clubs are very hospitable to stu- resources right on campus. be less religiously observant,” Wright ject. least able to point students in the right dents who are just curious, and I al- said. “If students want a space for reli- direction,” Raitt said. ways frame any tradition-specific ser-

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: BIANCA JARVIS By TYLER SHERMAN as questions of how she is going they can create themselves,” search project. I put so much series of print collages that visu- to make a living, she has stayed Jarvis said. time, thought, and physical work ally evoke certain concepts sur- the path. It’s easy to see both the pro- into this one piece and then it is rounding human existence. It takes a particular kind of per- “There isn’t a day that goes by found passion and predisposi- a fully completed manifestation “My artwork has been a visu- son with a particular kind of dis- where someone tells me how im- tion that she possesses for her of those ideas, arguments, and al culmination of concepts... re- position to dedicate their life to practical it is and asks me how chosen field. Not only does she emotions,” Jarvis said. garding the human condition, art. It just so happens that Uni- I’m going to make a living, and see an intrinsic value in art, but Fortunately for Jarvis, she has our fascination with death, and versity of Puget Sound senior Bi- all I can say is it’s just like every- art also forms a fundamental el- recently been accepted to her ultimately the corporal and tran- anca Jarvis is that kind of per- one else. I’m doing something I ement of her connection to the three top-choice graduate uni- scendental disconnect in life,” son. love,” Jarvis said. surrounding world. versities: Pacific Northwest Col- Jarvis said. “In the process of Jarvis is pursuing a degree in Jarvis prefers printmaking as “For me, making art is my way lege of the Arts, Pennsylvania creating I attempt to exam- studio art at the University of her artistic medium of creative of connecting and understand- Academy of Art and Design and ine and solidify the notion that Puget Sound. In today’s day and expression. Printmaking is a ing the world... I make art for Minneapolis College of Art and our body is a porous casing for age, where fine arts majors are process that involves transfer- myself about my own experi- Design. memories by conceptualizing often written off as unemploy- ring ink from a matrix, such as ences and relation to the world After graduate school, Jarvis our experience, relation and at- able and fine arts degrees as un- a woodblock or copper etching, in hopes of evoking or awaken- said that she would enjoy teach- tachment to memories, memora- desirable, pursuing this degree onto paper or another material. ing the viewer to reflect on their ing and passing on the inspira- bilia, and the vagueness of these is a considerable challenge. As the printmaking teacher’s as- own experience and relation to tion and confidence she has re- dreamlike moments in life that However, this challenge has sistant, and with a degree em- the world. I honestly can’t imag- ceived from the University of we cling to with no remorse.” not deterred Jarvis; despite fac- phasis in printmaking, Jarvis has ine not making art because it’s Puget Sound’s Art Department Last summer, Jarvis received a ing declarations of how imprac- had plenty of practice in honing always been a part of my life,” and professors. research grant for printmaking. tical a fine arts degree is, as well her skill. Jarvis said. “I would love to teach at a uni- In the meantime, she continues Soon, she will take that ex- Before attending the University versity one day, I love sharing art to work on the pieces that she perience with her to graduate of Puget Sound, Jarvis knew she and the creative process with will submit for her thesis. school, where she plans to ex- had a deep-seated passion for everyone and anyone who re- pand her knowledge of the form. art, but it was not until she took motely appreciates it, so really For Jarvis, it simply seems un- her first printmaking class that any form of art education would fathomable that anyone would she realized a personal need to be fulfilling,” Jarvis said. choose to abandon what they pursue a degree in studio art. Jarvis is currently working on a love doing just because it’s dif- Though Jarvis seems to be ficult or because society - some more able to express ideas ar- times doesn’t seem think of it as tistically rather than linguistical- valuable. ly, she feels that writing is an es- “It seems irrational to disre- sential part of the process. MARCH 21, 2015 gard the one thing in my life that “Writing is essential to my

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But one is privileged with- that privilege still frequently dic- speed reading, called “spreading” in academic space like debate. BUDGET tates who can or cannot be suc- within the debate community, has So the whole movement is trying cessful in competitions. So when been utilized since the 1980s. The to have those arguments evaluat- By ANACRISTINA suming fewer animal products, they debate, they push the bound- objective is to include as many ar- ed as just as if not more legitimate SOMARRIBA like meat and dairy, saves you aries of the status quo. guments as possible in the time than arguments made at incredi- money and also cuts down on On Feb. 21 and 22, the Universi- allotted. ble fast speeds,” Queirolo said. production waste and energy ty hosted District Qualifi ers for the However, Brittenham and Another aspect of New Debate “I wish I could buy all organic costs. Try this once a week and National Debate Tournament in Queirolo have formed their meth- that attempts to examine the ac- but I just don’t have the mon- participate in Meatless Mon- Wyatt Hall. Schools from through- od of debating in a way that incor- cessibility and privilege within De- ey for that.” It’s a common sen- days. out the Pacifi c Northwest attended porates a style called New Debate bate involves the technique’s high- timent heard in my house when In terms of shopping for cloth- to compete; Brittenham and Quei- or the Performative Term. This ap- lighting of personal identity and grocery shopping time rolls ing or products; Smaldone rec- rolo represented Puget Sound. proach to speech delivery began lived experiences. around. As college students, we ommends following a three-part The issue at hand was whether about 10 years ago in an attempt “We talk about our experience just do not have the disposable process. or not the United States should to push back against the inacces- in debate being queer people income to spend on buying the “Do I need to buy it? Can I buy legalize all or nearly all of one or sibility of speed reading, which af- and having straight judges and most environmentally sustain- it used? Prioritize: locally made, more of the following: marijuana, fected the demographic of who straight coaches who don’t re- able food. high quality?” Smaldone said. online gambling, physician-assist- could successfully participate in ally understand the specifi cs of Being a conscious shopper By approaching shopping in ed suicide, prostitution and the debate. where we’re coming from,” Quei- takes a lot of time, which we this three-part process, you sale of human organs. “Speed reading is something that rolo said. “There are more and also do not have a lot of, as we eliminate waste and cost. If you There were six rounds total over is only accessible to mostly par- more teams that talk about their are involved in a lot more activ- buy a jacket at a thrift store, the course of two days, and each ticular kinds of bodies: white, for- social locations, their positionali- ities than just classes such as you stimulate the local econ- round lasted from 90 minutes to mal-English-speaking, upper-mid- ties, their subjectivities. Basically RDG, Greek Life, work and oth- omy, spend less money than if two hours. dle class, temporarily able-bodied. talking about their identity in rela- er extracurricular activities. the jacket were new, and cut Before each round and between And so there was this push back, tion to the topic or its non-relation So how can we live an envi- down on material waste both in speeches, Brittenham and Quei- which was like, yes speed reading to the topic.” ronmentally conscious life while the manufacturing and disposal rolo were completely at ease. But is cool, but it’s really inaccessible “It’s really questioning who the sticking to our tight budgets? process. when the time came time to per- to a lot of diff erent kinds of peo- topic is made for and what the While the answer to this ques- Smaldone also suggests buy- form their arguments, it was an- ple for diff erent reasons,” Britten- benefi ts of debate are supposed tion is by no means a simple ing more high-quality products other story entirely. ham said. to be,” Brittenham said. one, this article compiles tips because they are less likely to Each stood and took a few mo- Queirolo and Brittenham in- During the tournament, Queiro- and recommendations in order be ruined, thereby reducing ments to fi nd the right footing, tegrate New Debate into their lo and Brittenham further pursued to navigate this diffi cult problem. waste as opposed to buying a sometimes swaying back and speech delivery in various ways. this approach by highlighting how Grocery shopping can be a dif- lot of a cheap products that you forth as though prepar- They the arguments made by oppo- fi cult task, as you want to make will have to replace frequently. ing to break into a incorporate nents specifi cally failed to consider sure not to produce excessive While it can be overwhelming sprint. Then the diff erent speeds the needs of or the eff ects upon waste. With this, cooking three and time consuming, it is impor- of speaking, trans and queer individuals. meals for yourself every day is tant that we actively try to be “That’s what we do. We talk even harder to manage because conscious of how our actions about things that are excluded by of how time consuming it can and purchases aff ect the envi- the topic,” Queirolo said. be. ronment. By the end of the tournament, However, students who “It’s the little things you do here Brittenham and Queirolo had won cooked for themselves and rare- and there that count. No college every one of their six rounds and ly went out to eat were found student is going to be able to were voted the top two speakers. to spend less money than stu- eat all organic, local food and They will compete in the National dents who had a meal plan, live the zero-waste lifestyle, but Debate Tournament at the Univer- concluded a study done by Poli- you do what you can, when you sity of Iowa, April 2-6. tics and Government Professor can,” sophomore Rosa Brandt Dan Sherman in 2007. said. Emily Smaldone, President of These are tips that go beyond the Environmental Campus Out- the college campus and can reach club, suggests buying have tremendous positive ef- THE ROLE OF DRAMATURGY AND food in bulk from Win-Co or the fects on your life and the world. Tacoma Co-Op to eliminate cost So next time you go grocery and waste. If you go to either of shopping stop and think a lit- THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS these places you can bring your tle more on your purchase and the implications it has on living By CLAIRE MEYER ses. The dress’s design is head turning; it is made own containers and fi ll them up of fi shnets, seashells, and is brought together by a with pasta, beans, dried fruit a green life. fl ashy metal centerpiece. It is just one of the three In the Feb. 20 issue of the The Trail, an article and more. You pay extravagant dresses on display in the exhibit. about the theatre exhibit in the Collin’s memorial per pound, which Equally as detailed and beautiful as the ward- library used the word dramaturgy. Many of you also allows you to robe on display are the actual sketched designs have probably never even heard of this word in save a lot of money. for the costumes. The meticulous detail used in your life. It means the theory and practice of dra- Sherman suggests the sketches is alluring, plus the designs are al- matic composition. that if you live with most more outrageous than the costumes them- If you want to experience the true meaning of housemates, fi nding selves because they are unlimited by reality. dramaturgy, all you have to do is wander through common denomina- Wardrobe sketches can be seen for plays like A the theatre exhibit in the library, and get lost in its tors such as eggs or Midsummer Night’s Dream which features both bold and captivatingly detailed displays of the the- , certain vegetables old gothic and modern clothing designs, and Tom atrical experience. For thespians and non-actors that everyone likes Stoppard’s Rough Crossing, which features cloth- alike, the exhibit is a fascinating walk down mem- is a good way to en- ing from the 1930s. The costume designs are off - ory lane of Puget Sound’s theatrical history and a sure that everything set by pictures of how the designs actually turned spectacular showcase of the craft of theatre pro- is eaten. out and show the actors wearing the costumes duction. He has also done on stage. In the exhibit, there is a word chart in bright bold meal co-ops with The actual stage design is another matter ex- colors that describes dramaturgy with words like other families around plored by the exhibit. In a few of the glass cases, meaning, innovation and content. his neighborhood. there are precisely detailed shoe box-sized dis- A few of the display cases in the exhibit show For example, let’s plays of the stage and set design for plays such used journals of directors, revealing just how say you have four as Romeo and Juliet and Metamorphosis. The much goes into the casting and production pro- families and each displays are placed beside pictures that show cess. In one of the cases, a page about the re- family has to cook how the actual set design turned out in compari- hearsal plan for the play In the Next Room per- one meal per week. son to what the set designer had planned. formed in the fall of 2013, has been ripped directly That is three meals Though these displays are visually remarkable, out of the director’s notebook, and still has the di- that you do not have one display in particular captures the true histo- rector’s chaotic notes littering the margins of the to buy ingredients for ry of Puget Sound’s theatre production. The ex- page. With arrows scribbled in diff erent directions and three meals you hibit has a timeline of all the plays performed at and half the words on the page circled, it gives a do not have to cook Puget Sound starting from 1945 and continuing direct insight into just how much work goes into yourself. This could until current day. The display even contains some the art of producing the perfect scene. also be done with playbills from early on, printed in black and white. Of course, a scene could not be complete with- housemates as long Next time you are walking through the library to out the perfect wardrobe to go along with it. The as food preferences study, stop by the Theatre Arts exhibit to discover exhibit in the library shows a few of the original and restrictions work the world of theatre production. costumes used in plays, such as a fl amboyant together. dress designed for the 2012 play Metamorpho- Additionally, con- March 6, 2015 10 [email protected] HAPPY TRAIL PAGE DESIGN/SARA HARVEY COPY EDITING AND FACT CHECKING/JORDYN ATKINSON PAGE DESIGN/BRIANNA BOLTON

The Happy Trail is The Trail’s weekly sex column that seeks to inform the community on issues related to sexuality and gender by addressing these topics in an education-based way. Our mission is to make the campus a safer place by normalizing and demystifying topics like safer sex practices, sexualities, kinks and polyamory, while shedding light on topics like trans rights, sexual and domestic violence, gender inequalities and intersectionality. Happy Trail correspondents are not medical professionals; if you have a medical concern contact CHWS or a local clinic. Otherwise, direct your sexuality and gender questions to [email protected]. Respond to Happy Trail articles in the form of a letter to the editor sent to trail@ pugetsound.edu. HIT SINGLE ‘BANG BANG’ TAKES A STAB AT GETTING FEMALE EMPOWERMENT RIGHT ly high-profile pop artists suggests The main disconnect between fine/ I know you better than that/ are legitimate. The bigger problem By GREGORY a demonstration of female pow- the ideal of female empowerment Hey, whatcha doing with a girl like is the fact that, in both of these GROPAGE er, with each contributing her own and the result is in the lyrics of the that?” Swift sings, ending a verse songs (and so many others), wom- unique voice and talents to the song. The first verse, sung by Jes- wherein she praises her love inter- en are shown interacting with one irst released to the pub- song. The music video appears to sie J, says, “She got a body like est and belittles the object of his another mostly as competitors for lic on July 29, 2014, an hourglass/ But I can give it to affections. a man’s attention, and women are the pop anthem “Bang you all the time/She got a booty shown as powerful, primarily by Bang,” featuring the tal- like a Cadillac/ But I can send you means of their sexuality. entsF of English singer-songwriter into overdrive.” Similarly, the sec- Herein lies a dilemma: how prob- Jessie J, American singer Ariana ond verse, sung by Grande, says, lematic is the presentation of fe- Grande and American rapper and Jessie J is quoted “She might have let you hold her Herein lies a di- male empowerment as female singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj, has describing“ the pro- hand in school/ But I’ma show you sexuality? On one hand, the ac- how to graduate/ No, I don’t need lemma:“ how prob- knowledgement and education gained enormous critical and com- mercial success. The song de- cess of collaborat- to see you talk and talk/ Just come lematic is the of young women (who are a sig- buted at number one in the United ing with Minaj and and show me what your mama presentation of nificant demographic for all four Kingdom, while the song peaked gave.” In both cases, a woman is pop artists mentioned above) at number six on the American Bill- Grande as a ‘real speaking to her suitor (presumably female empower- about their sexuality is crucial to board Hot 100 and was nominated females, come- male), effectively stating that the ment as female their healthy development. None for “Best Pop Duo/Group Perfor- together, empow- other woman this suitor may be at- of these four artists feign purity or mance” at the 57th Annual Gram- tracted to is her competition and is sexuality? innocence; they have desires that my Awards. Critics and fans alike ering, supportive inferior to her. may seem selfish or demanding lauded Minaj’s rapid-fire rap. They [vibe].’ This theme of a woman proclaim- and they are unafraid to express gave acclaim to the pyrotechnical ing her superiority as a potential In both songs, what the lyrics them. vocal acrobatics of Jessie J and mate is by no means new, espe- suggest is not necessarily wrong What is perhaps the greater prob- Ariana Grande. further illustrate this, showing the cially in the realm of pop music. or even implausible. There is little lem is the fact that so few songs Jessie J is quoted describing the three pop divas coming togeth- Without looking too far, there lies doubt about the fact that demo- feature women communicating process of collaborating with Minaj er atop a skyscraper amid revel- the example of Taylor Swift’s pop graphics for these pop artists exist positively toward one another, and Grande as a “real females, ing, attractive youth. However, the hit “You Belong with Me,” in which and can greatly identify with lines while so many of these songs fea- come-together, empowering, sup- song’s intentions, creation and im- Taylor repeatedly asserts that her such as “See anybody could be ture women scorned blaming oth- portive [vibe].” The production of a plication do not seem to line up love interest’s current partner is good to you/ You need a bad girl er women alongside, if not in the pop song involving three extreme- very well. a poor choice. “You say you’re to blow your mind.” Such feelings place of, untrustworthy suitors.

KINKY FILM SERIES IN REVIEW: HISTOIRE D’O PHOTO COURTESY/PRESLEY REED

By PAT N. DIAZ bizarre retreat at a château in the (female) pubic hair, there’s hardly All in all, if you’re looking for desolate town of Roissy, France. any male flesh, excited or other- an interesting, erotic experience, While there, O is imprisoned by wise, in sight. The sole reason for then you’re definitely in the right fter the release of the a jailer, Pierre (Jean Gaven), who the film’s notoriety seems to be its place. highly anticipated film instructs her about how to sub- It is clear that O focus on bondage and whipping.” It is important to note that due 50 Shades of Grey, mit to her boyfriend and other goes “through a While the purpose of the film is to the nature of the subject, much we here at the Happy men through bondage and sexu- to document her experience serv- of the sexual content in the film TrailA want to recognize other films transformation al perversions. O willingly submits ing her Dom, O is nude about 80 might be mistaken by its audience that have pushed kinky boundar- in order to strengthen her BDSM over the course of percent of the film, which seems as torture, abuse or assault. When ies in the theater. For the next four (bondage and discipline, domi- excessive when men in the film viewers keep the intent behind weeks, I will be dedicating my ar- the story, however nance and submission, sadism are rarely shown scantily clad. the film in mind, they can appre- ticles to reviews of groundbreak- and masochism) relationship with it is not clear what This film is not perfect, but it ciate the film for its dark, deviant ing movies that are known for her boyfriend. She transforms specific experi- isn’t awful and I enjoyed it over- romance. However, it is possible their portrayals of kinky delights. from being mildly submissive to all. If you’re looking for a story that the viewer might not be able Sorry Christian and Anastasia, ences and interac- an object of obedience. After re- with a coherent narrative driven to grasp how this relationship is your antics won’t be included in turning to their life in Paris, René tions change her by substantial dialogue, then you acceptable because it is too far this series. This week’s movie will decides that in order for O to be will probably be disappointed. It is from their idea or experience of give tribute to the French book- into the woman completely dedicated to him, she clear that O goes through a trans- romance. In this case, this might turned-film Histoire d’O (or Story that she is when must also submit herself to his formation over the course of the detract from their viewing experi- of O). step-brother Sir Stephen (Antho- the film ends. story; however, it is not clear what ence and enjoyment of the film. In the 1975 adaptation of Pau- ny Steel), and O abides. specific experiences and interac- Either way, the film is definite- line Réage’s 1954 novel, director not fail to provide a thoroughly ex- The film does a great job at giv- tions change her into woman that ly thought- and dialogue-provok- Just Jaeckin depicts the sado- citing and erotic experience. Lin- ing a look at a true 24/7 BDSM re- she is when the film ends. The ing and could introduce viewers masochistic romance between O da Ruth Williams, a film reviewer lationship, pushed to the extreme, viewer is required to assume how to sexual interests they might not (Corrine Cléry) and her boyfriend for the British Film Institute, com- complete with clothing, piercing O’s character development is in- have considered prior to viewing René (Udo Kier) on the big screen. plains, “Although there are nip- and brandings. The film also does fluenced by her experiences. the film. René takes his girlfriend, O, to a ples aplenty and a fair share of March 6, 2015 CLASSIFIEDS [email protected] 11 PAGE DESIGN/BRIANNA BOLTON COPY EDITING AND FACT CHECKING/JORDYN ATKINSON

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ACROSS 3. The last name of the Editor-in-Chief of The Trail. 5. The largest animal in the world, that also happens to rhyme with the name of this publication. 6. The name of a movie that got two stars in its review in The Trail.

DOWN 1. Hit single that takes a stab at getting female empowerment right. 2. French erotic fi lm reviewed in the Happy Trail. LEVEL: EASY 3. Something you do to New Years resolutions in February. 4. Conference the event the pie graphic makes reference to on PLEASE PLAY RESPONSIBLY. page 3.

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STUDENT PROPOSES CAMPUS SNUGGLE SERVICE TO HELP IMPROVE STUDENT HEALTH By MICHELLE of some comfort, or someone LOSERBY to ease their mind after a long day, they need not turn to the stoic skeeze of Chuck Bass or n a recent study conduct- whatever Netfl ix narcissist tick- ed by Brown University, 73 les your fancy.” percent of students report- Liberman realized she was los- ed sleep problems. Re- ing the attention of her room with searchI studies across the nation her highly referential rhetoric. at various universities have con- “Here’s exactly what I’m pro- cluded the same thing—college posing,” Liberman said, “Snug- students are not getting enough gle Services, a student-sanc- sleep. tioned wellness service, would Sophomore Megan Liberman allow students to call upon the has a solution. help of a professional com- Last Thursday, during the open fort guide to ensure a well forum of the weekly student rested evening. Snuggle Ser- senate meeting, Liberman pro- vices would off er a warm bev- posed that a portion of campus erage coupled with the sooth- fi nances go towards a new sec- ing sounds of Enya or Seal. tion of student services. Additionally, Snuggle Services “Snuggle Services,” Liberman would provide a turndown or said, “are a necessary adden- tuck-in service. College-appro- dum to our campus amenities in Cuddles: Students need to be shown love too. We pay thousands of dollars per year to be priate bedtime stories would be ensuring students’ health.” coddled in every other way, so why not literally? PHOTO COURTESY/EMMA FERGUSON off ered alongside sweet puppy- Due to what student Senator kisses from a 3-month-old Cor- Brad Greene labeled a “kitsch gi puppy that, of course, would name,” Senate was uncertain with it for a while.” distract herself from the pain “Okay, so like, I get that stu- need to be purebred and rotat- of the sincerity of Liberman’s re- Lieberman began her address and mundanity of biology home- dents aren’t getting enough ed so as not to exhaust the pup- quest. Upon further review and to the Senate with a person- work, and for what? Soy sauce sleep and all. And I agree, it’s py. I beg you, fellow students, to questioning, Liberman’s propos- al anecdote about her fi rst-year stomachaches and watching super hard to get work done consider your health when you al was found “more thorough roommate. Chuck and Blair break up for the well when you feel like you can’t think of Snuggle Services.” and researched” by Greene than “There were nights when she billionth time? This is not the life function without, like, four cof- The notion was rejected, but other proposals making their would just sit there watching a college student deserves and fees a day. But like, why ‘Snug- Liberman remains hopeful that way to Senate meetings. ‘Gossip Girl’ for hours on her we all know it.” gle Services’? Are you actually she will garner support from “Don’t get me wrong,” Senator laptop, the soft glow of Netf- According to Liberman, she suggesting that we pay for cam- peers. Greene said while addressing lix slowly burning holes into her had attempted to propose this pus offi cials who forcibly snug- Liberman’s proposal for a cam- retinas. Her eyes glazed over as idea to both Counseling, Health, gle you to sleep?” junior Jordan pus-funded Snuggle Services, “I she chomped on leftover Joy and Wellness Services (CHWS) Riggins asked after Liberman’s still think it’s absurd to be asking Teriyaki,” Liberman recounted, and Security Services before emotional presentation. that student fi nances go toward slowly moved to tears by her addressing the student senate. Liberman chuckled. sanctioning something called own memory, “I’m sorry, you Liberman reported that garner- “No,” she began, “no, I’m not ‘Snuggle Services,’ but the fan- guys, I just get really emotion- ing support from her peers— suggesting some sort of fascist cy pie charts and graphs in her al when I think about her living those most directly aff ected by curfew. No, I’m just suggest- proposal almost had me going like that, you know? Not getting this initiative—would be her best ing that if a student is in need enough sleep just so she could bet in establishing this service.

LAST-STANDING NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION FINALLY ABANDONED, TRUTHS REVEALED

By COWMAN ercised at the gym” was nearly sugar from the corner of his BLACKMAILER triple the actual amount of gym mouth and hide the remainder memberships, it was clear that of his donut behind him. people had not been fully hon- Across the University’s cam- n Jan. 1, people est. pus, students were perplexed across the world To counteract this, in 2011, by the results of this year’s sur- pledge to make a the United States began send- vey. Around 70 percent of inter- substantial change ing each government offi cial a viewed students claimed they inO their lives during the com- survey to make citizens “pinky were still sticking with their res- ing year. A recent survey has swear” not to lie on their test. olutions. revealed that with the second “My survey must not have ar- month of 2015 ending, the fi - rived yet,” an anonymous fe- nal “New Year’s resolution” has male student said. been abandoned. Contrary to this claim, the During the early years of this formerly mentioned student’s tradition, scientists began to roommate told reporters that realize that these resolutions her roommate had not been were rarely sustained for the That can’t“ be right, attempting to learn a new lan- entire year. They came upon I haven’t gone off guage like she swore to do on this discovery by monitoring ac- Jan. 1. Upon discovering this, tual change in society: if peo- my diet yet. The Flail investigators re-con- ple were to stick with their re- ducted their poll, making par- forms, scientists had predicted ticipants “cross their hearts, that within 20 years all of the and hope to die.” Results mir- world’s problems would be re- Instantly, returning surveys rored those of the national sur- solved. When these same sci- showed that Americans were vey, with only one percent of the entists observed no real change abandoning their resolutions population still claiming to be after a decade, they became earlier and earlier each year. sticking with their resolutions. suspicious of the authenticity of This year has been the earliest While national change may not these declarations. date in recorded history for the be achieved through a yearly Beginning in 2008, the United entire nation to have dropped vow, at least one thing has been PHOTO COURTESY/MATT SKLAR States government began is- their resolutions. determined about the Ameri- suing monthly surveys to track “That can’t be right, I haven’t can people thanks to our New this important issue. However, gone off of my diet yet,” a Uni- Year’s resolutions: our words : New Year’s resolutions are meant to weed out the win- when the returned question- Failure versity student said, as he at- are as strong as the pinkies that ners from the losers, and you my friend are a LOSER of 2015. naires indicated that the num- tempted to casually wipe the bind our promises. PHOTO COURTESY/MATT SKLAR ber of people who “regularly ex- Better luck next time ya weenie. March 6, 2015 COMBAT ZONE COMBAT ZONE [email protected] 13 COPY EDITING AND FACT CHECKING/JORDYN ATKINSON The Combat Zone is intended to be a satirical work. The views and opinions expressed by the Combat Zone do not necessarily reflect those of The Puget Sound Trail, ASUPS, concerned parties or the University of Puget Sound. Please submit compliments or complaints in the form of letters to the editor. STUDENT SHORTAGE OF PRINTGREEN CREDITS ENCOURAGES SUPERHUMAN EYESIGHT

said, rubbing her temples and By AUDREY KAUFMAN blinking rapidly. “I love it.” PrintGreen ensures that the majority does not have to pay ophomore Jack Kelly printing costs; however, this is at sits at a table on the the expense of the minority. Like first floor of Collins Me- Mitt Romney, the Puget Sound morial Library, furious- student body is beginning to be- lyS writing with a Pilot G2 in his come concerned about that top notebook. 1 percent; only in this scenar- “I’m out of PrintGreen points,” io, it’s the top 6.3 percent. Your Kelly said. “Five weeks into the Politics and Government majors, semester.” your English majors, your Histo- Kelly is on page 13 of 35, hand- ry majors, your Religion majors— copying a short story from Moo- these are the 6.3 percent. It’s dle which he is supposed to particularly cruel to charge these read. students for their extra printing “We have to bring in a hard because they’re going to find it copy,” Kelly said. “I thought eB- harder to get well paying jobs af- ooks were going to be ­ okay— ter college. In allowing the Less- this shouldn’t take more than Than-326-Pagers to pay less four hours and I absorb the in- money for printing, the Universi- formation better if I write it down ty is displaying blatant majorism, anyway. I’m a visual learner, so.” favoring math and science ma- Technology Services began jors, a group that already has a monitoring printing on campus step up in society. in August 2011 after one student “It’s not a big deal,” Vajda said. used Collins Library to print four “I really love the environment a copies of David Foster Wallace’s lot and that is clearly the goal of novel Infinite Jest. While the stu- PrintGreen, to protect the en- dent had good intentions, saying vironment and save students he merely wanted to educate his money.” peers, the University considered When asked how she thought Printer fury: PrintGreen must be stopped according to this angry student who cannot read text the project a waste of resourc- PrintGreen was saving the en- smaller than 9 pt. How will he afford more PrintGreen credits now? PHOTO COURTESY/PRESLEY REED es. vironment and saving students “No one was going to finish it money, when most people didn’t anyway. Why print the last 600 2013. As shown below, the 750 Government major Taylar Vajda, side of a page,” Vajda said. Va- use up their allotment anyway pages?” the Director of Technol- print allotment per student en- has adjusted to the PrintGreen jda uses a magnifying glass she and the ones who did were ogy Services said. sures the vast majority of stu- program and taken the steps bought at the dollar store to read forced to pay more money in or- “During Spring 2013, the aver- dents will not pay for any print- necessary in order to ensure Marx’s Estranged Labor. High- der to complete assignments, age number of prints per student ing. The only students incurring both her academic success and lighters are too thick, so she she responded by saying that was 375. The median number costs will be those who choose her financial well being. uses a toothpick dipped in ink she didn’t know but that she had of prints (half of students print to print in very high volumes,” “I’ve started printing my read- to underline and highlight pas- to go lie down because she had less and half more) was 329. Puget Sound’s website reads. ings 24 pages to a page. Ac- sages. a migraine. Only 167 out of 2,633 students Sophomore and Politics and tually 48 to a page, it’s 24 to a “I’m exercising my eyes,” she printed over 750 prints in Spring

STUDY ABROAD STUDENT LEARNS A LOT FROM TAKING MORE SELFIES WITH CHILDREN By CURIOUS ME Jackson, after hours of close in- spection and study of her friends’ popular profile pictures, has de- ne of every undergrad- termined that holding an African uate college student’s child will yield the greatest number dreams is to embark of likes—and moreover, will fos- on an overseas journey ter comments regarding her giving toO experience the unique and col- and charitable nature. orful facets of another country and “I know exactly the kind of child their culture. From the fog-and- I want to hold,” Jackson said. “It windswept bluffs of Ireland to the needs to be emaciated enough humid rainforests of Costa Rica, that it appears like I’m helping it—I every student has their own ideal mean I am helping it—but it can’t destination. For sophomore Katie be too emaciated because it still Jackson, that destination is Zim- needs to be cute. It’s going on my babwe, Africa. profile after all.” “Ever since I saw my best friend Jackson has been preparing Zoe Perkins’ Facebook picture, for this trip for months after ini- I’ve always wanted to go [to Af- tially seeing her friend’s photo- rica],” Jackson said. “Seeing her graph, which even inspired her in that colorful flowing skirt and application and essay to the study Just plain wrong: Here is a perfect example of how not to take an awesome study abroad pic. Where are white blouse… and the way she abroad program. After her ad- the exotifying images of ‘the Other’? Get it together, guy. Do it for the likes. PHOTO COURTESY/ JP HALVERSON held that small African baby as she mission, she immediately went to flipped her gorgeous blonde hair. It American Apparel to buy a flow- was so inspiring. She got so many ing skirt, embellished with the pat- her friends’ best and most popular know, those overprotective moth- decide whether I want an intimate likes on that photo!” terns and artwork of traditional Af- Instagram pictures in order to de- ers—so I might have to settle for mother-and-child picture with me While many students travel rican cultures, and a light-colored, termine the most effective filter—in sitting on a curbside while it touch- and one of them, or if I want to be abroad to further their non-English breathable blouse to contrast the other words, the most commonly es my hand or something,” Jack- standing in front of a class-full,” language skills, to taste the deli- skin of her future profile picture- used filter that would maximize her son said. “But I figure the shutter Jackson said. “Or maybe the best cious foods and hear the beautiful child. She hopes that her hair, be- likes. speed would be relatively high so choice is to hold one’s hand while music, or simply to engage in to- ing sun-bleached after the first Yet despite all efforts to maximize all it’ll take is a half-second touch I just hold the other. And do I feed tal immersion in a foreign culture, couple weeks in the country, and social media attention and pop- to get what I need.” them in the picture, or do I do that Jackson travels in order to find the her bright blue eyes will also con- ularity, Jackson still admitted to Her concerns, however, are not first to attract them?” perfect African baby with whom trast with the child for greatest ef- some concerns regarding the abil- only limited to picking the right iPhone in hand, Jackson will de- she can take her ideal Facebook fect. ity to find the right child. child, but picking the right number part for Zimbabwe in the fall of profile picture. She did correlational analyses of “It might be hard to be able to of children as well. 2016. pick up a random child—you “It’s been really hard for me to March 6, 2015 14 [email protected] PAGE DESIGN/NOAH LUMBANTOBING FOOD © FASHION EDITING AND FACT CHECKING/MADISON BOWDEN TEA TIME AT DIVERSIONS While standing in line at Diversions, you may have noticed that a new collection of teas sits beside the cash register. Perhaps you also thought to yourself that it really is time for you to bet- GREEN TEA WHITE TEA ter acquaint yourself with this ubiquitous beverage. Although The least processed of the teas, white teas are more fl avors of tea exist than a person could drink in a life- Sharp and vegetal, green teas are made by steam- or pan-frying tea-bush leaves to created only by withering tea leaves dry with- time, there are six major “families” of tea: black, green, yellow, neutralize their natural enzymes before roll- out rolling. This, and the fact that mostly new white, Oolong and Pu-erh. While delicious teas beyond these ing and drying. The botanical fl avor lends it- leaves are harvested for this tea, results in a exist, teas contained within these families are considered “true self well to pairing with fruit, while the ability delicate fl avor with natural sweetness and sub- teas,” as they are made with leaves plucked from the south- to cleanse the mouth of the feeling of grease tle complexity. Due to the delicacy of their fl a- vor, these teas should only be paired with very lends it well to accompanying pan-fried meats. eastern tea bush, Camellia sinensis. So, what are these teas? lightly fl avored fruits and vegetables or their fl a- SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING By DANIEL WOLFERT vor will be lost and it will taste mostly like water. Fried meat, melon. SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING AVERAGE CAFFEINE CONTENT 50 mg per 8oz. Fruit, light salads. AVERAGE CAFFEINE CONTENT AVAILABLE AT DIVERSIONS 45 mg per 8oz. Jasmine Green, Moroccan Mint Green. AVAILABLE AT DIVERSIONS White Peony.

OOLONG TEA Known in America as the tea most often served in Chinese restaurants, Oolong is made by purposefully bruising large, mature tea leaves after harvesting, allowing for slight oxidation and fermentation. After going through a se- ries of rollings, oxidations and fi rings, the tea FRUIT AND BLACK TEA produced is full-bodied with a sweet aroma. HERBAL TEAS Black teas are known for being full-bodied and Due to the complexity of their fl avor, these teas Although not true teas, fruit teas can still be com- dark, pairing well with strongly fl avored dishes. pair well with a greater variety of dishes, most plex and delicate in fl avor. Herbal teas have no To be made, tea bush leaves must be withered, often lighter seafood and heavier desserts. tea leaves, which means no caff eine, making it rolled and allowed to naturally oxidize for two to an excellent evening tea. Their natural sugar also three hours before drying. This allows the teas SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING lends these teas well to desserts, though pair- to develop their powerful scent and fl avor. Hav- ing them with fruit or fruit-based dishes can Salmon, fruit. ing the highest caff eine content of all teas, black lead to potentially overwhelming sweetness. AVERAGE CAFFEINE CONTENT teas also work well as breakfast drinks, act- SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING ing as a brisk, low-caff eine kick in the morning. 60 mg per 8oz. Pastries, desserts. SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING AVAILABLE AT DIVERSIONS AVERAGE CAFFEINE CONTENT Spicy meat dishes, heavier desserts. Light Oolong. 0 mg per 8oz. AVERAGE CAFFEINE CONTENT Photo Courtesy (clockwise from top), Elm Brook AVAILABLE AT DIVERSIONS 75 mg per 8oz. Farm, English Tea Store, Tea Centre, Jenier Teas, Ginger, Yerba Mate, Northwestern Blackberry, AVAILABLE AT DIVERSIONS and English Tea Store. Masala Chai, English Breakfast and Early Grey. EXCEPTIONAL DRESSES FOR SPRING Spring is fi nally poking its pretty little head out, and the University of Puget Sound couldn’t be more ready to bring out the sunshine. In celebration of springtime, I’ve searched for the top sundress trends for this year. The classic sundress shape with a fl oral pattern will never go out of style, but try to push your boundaries a little and look for a sundress with a twist. Fit ‘n’ fl are dresses that have a longer A-line hem show off your waist and help to create a fl attering hourglass shape. Long-sleeved dresses cover up the arms so you can show more leg without showing too much skin. Pastel hues are a fresh take on traditional spring colors. Have some fun with your sundress selection—you can’t go wrong! By KASEY JANOUSEK

TORRID ANTHROPOLOGIE FOREVER 21 Animal Print Sayuri Tunic Tiered Peasant Chiff on Shirt Dress Dress $158 (Photo Courtesy $22.90 $58.50 anthropologie.com) (Photo Courtesy forever21.com) (Photo Courtesy torrid.com) March 6, 2015 [email protected] 15 PAGEARTS DESIGN/NOAH LUMBANTOBING & ENTERTAINMENT COPY EDITING AND FACT CHECKING/AUDREY KAUFMAN BBNG & GHOSTFACE KILLAH TEAM UP FOR SOUR SOUL

Ghostface Killah, pictured here, partnered with Toronto jazz-trio BADBADNOTGOOD to make Sour Soul. (PHOTO COURTESY/SHORE FIRE MEDIA)

real instrument band rather than though. They shine especially Knowledge” is especially mem- gets of Wisdom,” he talks about By LILI NIMLO sampling. The resulting sound in certain moments: guitars and orable. He has a deep, smoky, staying positive, saying, “How to is elegant and refreshing. Plus, keys create a cool mystery-mov- sing-song voice that provides a walk amongst the evil and smile “This a sandstorm created from BBNG is original and versatile ie vibe in “Six Degrees.” “Tone’s nice warmth in contrast to Ghost- in the face of death/ to speak original thought/ I bust boundar- enough that the backing is always Rap” starts with a catchy break- face’s stony seriousness. knowledge and wisdom ‘til my ies son, you just do what you’re playful and fun to listen to. beat on the drums and features a Ghostface’s lyrics meander last breath.” And in his last song, taught,” Ghostface Killah sings, BBNG are music-school bud- great spacey, psychedelic musi- through topics, from comic book “Food,” he discusses some un- summing up his capabilities as dies who drifted away from the cal interlude towards the middle. heroes to the pleasures and pit- expected subject matter com- one of the most prolifi c and suc- conventions of their peers and Sour Soul is powerful because falls of drug use and pimping. ing from a former Wu-Tang Clan cessful MCs of our time. teachers to pursue a shared love of how well Ghostface and BBNG Even so, there’s a discernible co- member. This month, Ghostface Killah of of hip-hop. Their sound is very complement each other, creating herence to the whole thing. His The album has a loose theme Wu-Tang fame teamed up with much unique to them. They man- some really sublime moments. fi rst words are “Yo, cleanse me, of refl ecting on rough times, and Toronto jazz-trio BADBADNOT- age to hold their own and aren’t The drama of “Gunshowers (feat. clean me of my sour soul, I’m vi- searching for peace with playful GOOD (BBNG) to make an LP ti- outshone in their collaborations Elzhi)” as Ghostface’s serious cious... I’m a twisted individual, and sometimes funny interludes tled Sour Soul. with better known artists like Tyler, voice meets BBNG’s dark guitar they say critical.” along the way. And the album, which came the Creator, or Ghostface Killah. riff is one of my favorite moments After confessing his bitterness, out earlier this month, has got to BBNG maintains a slow-stroll- on the album. There are a hand- Ghostface follows with a series be one of the coolest-sounding ing rhythm throughout most of ful of well placed featured artists of vignettes about gritty and dark things so far this year. Sour Soul that allows Ghostface’s throughout the album and each subject matter. Sour Soul is a nod to old-school rhymes to unfold deliberately and brings something interesting to The album ends with two tracks hip-hop. It was made with 70s- sink in. the table. about the cleansing that Ghost- era production techniques and a The music never feels drowsy MC Tree’s feature on “Street face was searching for. In “Nug-

THE DUFF ALL MEAN, NO FUN naked because, you know, you ror” on them, because she loves protagonist, a cool high-school- By DANA DONNELLY bathe with your neighbors when horror movies and is quirky. She party with alcohol, a resident you’re little and so ew, no, Bianca isn’t by any means fat or ugly, but “mean girl” (Bella Thorne), and he DUFF, directed by Ari doesn’t see him as sexual at all, she’s kind of sloppy-looking and really poorly developed romantic Sandel, is this genera- despite the fact that he’s objec- she’s not quite as hot as Jess and “alternatives” for the fi lm’s main tion’s Mean Girls. Only tively an Adonis), brings it to Bi- Casey. This makes her the default characters. not really, because it’s anca’s attention that she is her “DUFF.” Viewers who are not tweens not very good and no one’s very friend group’s DUFF does Bian- But Bianca doesn’t want to be will probably not enjoy this mean.T ca’s world get rocked, and not a “DUFF,” because, who wants to movie very much. The fi lm poses this question: in a good way. (Although, spoiler, be a “DUFF?” So she asks Wes- There is vaguely interest- Are you a DUFF? eventually it does get rocked in a ley for his help. ing—albeit contrived—com- DUFF stands for “designated good way.) In exchange for him making her mentary on the perceived ugly, fat friend” and apparently “How often do guys ask you “dateable,” she is going to help “dangers” of cyberbully- every friend group has one. If you questions about Jess and him pass chemistry. ing, Allison Janney is pret- don’t know who it is, it’s you. Casey?” Wesley asks Bianca. The stakes are high for Wesley ty funny as the motivation- Bianca Piper’s (Mae Whitman) “A good amount,” Bianca an- because if he can’t pass chem- al speaker mom, and Mae life is good. Nay, Bianca’s life is swers. istry, he can’t play football, and Whitman’s acting is fi ne, great. “And how often do guys ask you if he can’t play football, he can’t ultimately. However, The She lives the cushy life of the questions about you?” This ques- get a scholarship for college. If DUFF does not have a lot to white upper-middle-class teen- tion is met with silence from Bian- he can’t get a scholarship for col- off er outside of digestible en- ager who does not have any sort ca, because guys don’t ask her lege, he’ll have to stay home, and tertainment for white middle/ of part-time job to speak of. This questions about herself, ever. Be- that will suck because his parents upper-middle-class pre-teens leaves her a lot of time to watch cause Bianca just isn’t as hot as are fi ghting. who can relate to the fact that not quirky movies, do her homework her friends. The stakes are also high for Bi- being as attractive as your friends and get embarrassed by her mo- In that moment, she realiz- anca because she has a crush when you are in high school is a tivational-speaker mom (Allison es that she is, indeed, her friend on this boy Toby who is in a band really big problem to have. Janney). group’s DUFF. and wears really tight pants and While some teen movies (i.e. Bianca has great friends, Jess “You’re the approachable one,” she wants to “make out with his Mean Girls) transcend their target (Skyler Samuels) and Casey (Bi- he said. “No one is trying to get face.” demographics, The DUFF does anca A. Santos), who are two of with you. You make your hot And with that, Wesley assumes not. the hottest girls in school. Jess friends look hotter.” the role of Bianca’s “dating sen- can sew and is therefore “talent- A quick note on Bianca’s ap- sei” and Bianca assumes the role ed.” Casey is Latina and is there- pearance: Bianca is “Hollywood of Wesley’s “chemistry sensei.” fore “spicy.” They are both good dumpy,” meaning she doesn’t The rest, well, is the movie. friends who really care about Bi- wear that much makeup, but At its core, The DUFF is a fi lm anca. has eyelash extensions and obvi- about teens for tweens. It’s not until Wesley Rush (Rob- ously tinted eyebrows. She gen- It has all the makings of a teen Photo Courtesy theduffmovie. bie Amell), Bianca’s neighbor and erally wears pajamas, fl annels, movie, including a likable pro- com childhood friend (who she’s seen overalls and shirts that say “hor- tagonist, a happy ending for said March 6, 2015 16 [email protected] ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE DESIGN/NOAH LUMBANTOBING COPY EDITING AND FACT CHECKING/AUDREY KAUFMAN

hrift-store culture has been booming in the Pa- cifi c Northwest for the past decade, and it has only been picking up speed. TWith the immense popularity of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’s song “Thrift Shop,” secondhand clothing has had a rebirth that our generation has swallowed whole. The legacy of Kurt Cobain’s grun- ge style has been reworked and repopularized by style icons like Rihanna, Cara Delevingne, Jared Leto and the Olsen Twins. People are searching thrift stores high and low to fi nd unique gar- ments that aren’t coming out of cookie-cutter patterns creat- ed by corporate retail machines. The pieces they buy have a life to them that regular retail stores can’t replicate. Secondhand clothing tends to be cheaper, funkier and more worn-in than what other re- tail stores are selling, making it es- pecially appealing to college stu- dents. There are numerous thrift stores in Tacoma, but Urban X Change is my favorite hidden gem. When I walked into the store for the fi rst time, there was a vibe URBAN X CHANGE RE- about it that I had never felt while entering any other retail shop. It’s as if it presents a package of the Pacifi c Northwest lifestyle in terms of comfort, accessibility and free SHAPES TACOMA FASHION spirit. The clothing perfectly exemplifi es Vintage fashion is making a comeback, turning secondhand stores into hip Meccas for fashionistas the funky style of Tacoma, appeal- the world over. The grunge style of decades past has been reworked and repopularized by style icons ing to both fashion and comfort. There are shoes and boots lining like Rihanna, Cara Delevigne and Jared Leto. Urban X Change, a “buy, sell, trade” store in downtown the opposing walls of the men’s Tacoma is filling the fashion vacuum typically filled by stores like Urban Outfitters and Buffalo Exchange. and women’s sections and peeks of butter-soft Pendleton cloth Photos and Text by KASEY JANOUSEK emerging from the rows of winter wear. meaning that its inventory is made we’re selling items strategically in hope to expand their selling popu- Nick aims to better utilize the To say that it was a love aff air up of clothing that customers sell order to appeal to them, so they lation to Univeristy of Washington unique space of the store. “We would be an understatement. to the store. Nick and Brooke sort don’t have to go to the mall when at Tacoma and Puget Sound stu- have a back room that we’re re- Located in downtown Tacoma through bags of clothing that cus- they want Clarks, desert boots or a dents. ally just using to take pictures in,” on Pacifi c Avenue, UXC has been tomers come in to sell, and they vintage maxi dress. We want them The Casanovas fi nd it of the ut- he said. “We’re thinking about hav- around for 10 years. In fall of 2013, buy the garments from them. to think of us fi rst,” Brooke and most importance to foster a sense ing diff erent guests come in to give married couple Nick and Brooke “We really want to create a fash- Nick said. of community at UXC. They sell lo- workshops—whether it’s another Casanova took on the store, put- ion-forward culture in Tacoma, and Brooke and Nick love looking cally made jewelry in the store, cre- local Tacoma business or a cloth- ting their own personal touch on we’re showing our customers what through the items that customers ating partnerships with Tacoma ar- ing designer or merchandise repre- Tacoma fashion. is trendy and stylish in a way that’s bring in, because it constantly re- tisans. sentative—we want people to hear “You would be amazed about easy for them to pick up on,” Nick shapes the type of merchandise They also hope to add more bus- about it and get it excited. Then how many calls we get about peo- said. that the store is selling. tle to Pacifi c Avenue in order to they’ll be able to see the store and ple asking if we’re selling mattress- Currently, Urban Outfi tters, An- They usually get a lot of gar- create cooperative retail advan- we’ll get new customers in.” es and items like that because thropologie, Free People and Buf- ments in from the 1970s, 1980s tage for neighboring stores, restau- we’re classifi ed along with oth- falo Exchange are the frontrunners and 1990s and some from ‘50s rants and coff ee shops. er thrift stores,” Brooke said. “So in grungy, bohemian style. They and ‘60s. Pac Ave, as the street is we wouldn’t call ourselves a thrift have had a lot of success in ap- “Not too long ago we had a wom- known, is a major thor- store, but more of a secondhand pealing to a generation of funky an come in with around 15 vintage oughfare in downtown Ta- Check out UXC’s boutique.” fashionistas for a high price. gunny sack dresses. That was defi - coma, but it lacks the foot “We’re a creative shop that fo- Nick pointed out that none of nitely one of my favorite buys. They traffi c that many big cities Instagram account (@urban cuses on vintage and modern these stores exist in Tacoma, so it didn’t stay in the store very long have, making visitors less goods and welcomes community xchangetacoma) and Etsy shop is the goal of UXC to combine these because customers immediately likely to pop into new plac- to try and stay ahead of the game four styles into one and package it bought them,” Brooke said. es. as far as product goes,” Nick said. (etsy.com/shop/UXCVintage) for the Tacoma community. The store regularly gets about Nick and Brooke are UXC is a “buy, sell, trade” store, “We want people to know that six to 15 sellers everyday, but they looking to maximize the and head down town to Pacifi c store’s potential in the near future. Brooke Avenue to see what they have hopes to begin selling small homeware items in store! to add to UXC’s eclectic collection of merchan- dise.

Brooke and Nick Casanova, pictured above, took on the 10-year-old Urban X Change in 2013, seeking to put their own personal touch on Tacoma fashion. They focus on vintage and modern goods, like the boots pictured right, and try to cultivate a sense of community at UXC by creating partnerships with local artisans and selling their work.