Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Rose-Hulman Scholar The Rose Thorn Archive Student Newspaper Fall 10-5-2020 Volume 56 - Issue 04 - Monday, October 5, 2020 Rose Thorn Staff Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: https://scholar.rose-hulman.edu/rosethorn Recommended Citation Rose Thorn Staff, "Volume 56 - Issue 04 - Monday, October 5, 2020" (2020). The Rose Thorn Archive. 1245. https://scholar.rose-hulman.edu/rosethorn/1245 THE MATERIAL POSTED ON THIS ROSE-HULMAN REPOSITORY IS TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE STUDY, SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH AND MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. SOME CONTENT IN THE MATERIAL POSTED ON THIS REPOSITORY MAY BE PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT. 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Assistant Rose News Editor dates on developments of the new academic Additionally, Provost and VP Rick Athletic Director Kevin Lanke showcased the building and the property across the street Stamper expanded on the academic progress new turf field for varisty and IM sports and By now, students and faculty alike from campus. When the time comes, explor- made for students and faculty during the pan- reflected on what the great fall sports season are familiar with the changes put in place on ing these spaces in-person is sure to be demic (as hybrid classes are much different would have provided. Finally, Dean of Stu- campus. But as with all we do, consistent hard dents Erik Hayes looked back on the timeless work makes our achievements remain the best traditions of Rose, and that while we could they can be. This time around, it was Home- not be together this year, the great spirit of coming Weekend that faced several cutbacks students and alumni would continue. and changes. However, the virtual homecom- Fraternities, campus communities, ing that came from it still captured the excite- and the like also held virtual hangouts and ment and honor of Rose-Hulman traditions, discussions, looking to make the best of the just now from the safety of home. times we live in. All came to a close with cele- The primary event was a video ad- brations from the recent “Build Your Own dress to alumni from President Rob Coons, Bonfire” competition. The true bonfire, pep which included thoughts from several faculty, rallies, Tent City, football games, and all else staff, and even a few alumni themselves. Presi- that Homecoming Weekend has to offer will dent Coons shared his deepest thanks to the be back before we know it. For now though, donors who have made new additions to cam- the flame of Rose spirit and tradition burns pus and more academic assistance possible, as bright through our hearts and our cameras. well as highlighted changes Rose has made to Homecoming 2020 BYOB Winner: the Florida Alumni Association As a whole, we look forward to the continue an outstanding education during the Image Courtesy of Rose-Hulman.edu future of Dear Old Rose. Best of luck to all. Page 3: GOP and COVID Page 4: VR Ghost Hunting You decide what’s Page 5: Machine Gun Kelly Page 6: Politics and Pandemics newsworthy. Page 7: Sports! Tuesdays at 5:15pm, online Week 5 Updates Almost to Fall Break, Everyone! Colin Beach Graduate School Fair Rose News Editor This Monday, October 5th, from 6- COVID-19 and Campus: 8pm is the virtual Graduate School Fair for With Fall Break upon us at the Rose students. Like the Career Fair last Quick Updates end of this academic week, there are sev- week, this event will be held through Hand- eral updates and events to be following. shake. Both 1-on-1 and group sessions will be Remember to continue following campus guide- Here are some of the major ones: offered, depending on the school of interest. lines and performing self-checks. Nearly all infor- mation on new campus policies and changes can Over one hundred programs will be involved be found in the Rose Ready document. in the fair, covering nearly all STEM, re- Fall Break Guidance Most up-to-date version here — search, and business interests. Fall Break will give students this Later in the week on Wednesday (the Rose Ready Guide ,Version 8.0 (September 15, 2020) Thursday and Friday (the 8th and 9th) 7th) are information sessions from Rochester off from classes. While students are al- Institute of Technology members. Also avail- Additional information can be found on Rose- lowed to go home for the duration of the able by registering through Handshake, these Hulman websites. four-day weekend, staying on campus is meetings will review the application process still encouraged to maintain the best and other important parts of graduate pro- As of Saturday, October 3rd, 2020... level of health and safety. Those that do grams. See Career Services for questions on leave campus are asked to submit weekly New Positive Cases from Past 7 Days either event. COVID testing early and then submit an- other test immediately upon arrival 5 Students back. Additional guidance can be found Flu Shot Clinics 2 Employees through contacting Health Services or With the pandemic taking up much of Student Affairs. our attention, it is important to remember to 1 Contractor/Affiliate For the students staying on cam- take proper care of other health issues as pus during Fall Break, food options will well. Heading into flu season (another key be limited to the Vonderschmitt Café, virus to watch out for), Health Services will Total Tests Performed but it will be open for the standard be dedicating time for flu shots to students Since May 2020 — 11,683 breakfast, lunch, and dinner. As for ac- this week. Appointments with them can be tivities, a Field Day will be held on Fri- made for Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Total Positive Cases day the 9th with several exciting oppor- Additionally, the Indiana Immunization mo- Since May 2020 — 40 tunities across campus. bile clinic is offering the vaccine on campus both this and next Monday. Stay safe! Data from Rose-Hulman COVID-19 Dashboard PAGE TWO | VOLUME 56 | ISSUE 2 A New Judicial Horizon Republicans Nominate Amy Coney Barret for Vacant Supreme Court Seat Glody Mutebwa Guest Writer On the night of September 18, 2020, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, one of the most influential and longest- serving female Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, died. Her death left a seat on the highest court in the land vacant. Eight days after her death, President Donald J. Trump nominated New Orleans native Amy Coney Barrett to succeed RBG and fill her seat. If confirmed by the Sen- ate, Amy Coney Barrett will become the fifth woman Supreme Court Jus- tice of the United States and the only Justice who did not attend either Harvard Law School or Yale Law School to currently sit on the court. Amy Coney Barrett has been serving as a judge on the U.S. Court of Ap- peals for the Seventh Circuit for al- most three years now. Prior to that, she was the Diane and M.O Miller Amy Coney Barrett speaks at Rose Garden White House event after President Donald Trump announces her nomination. Research Chair of Law and Professor Image courtesy of Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images of Law at Notre Dame Law School. As a professor, she was awarded She identifies as an originalist. untimely death of Justice Antonin the Affordable Care Act, Roe v. “Distinguished Professor of the Year” The nomination of Amy Coney Scalia. The Majority Leader Mitch Wade, and laws closely related to three times. Her scholarship focuses Barrett is very particular, one be- McConnell claimed that in an elec- religious liberties will more likely be on constitutional law and statutory cause it is an election year and sec- tion year, the future president should ruled in favor of a conservative point interpretation. ond because she is replacing one of be the one nominating the future of view. Amy Coney Barrett attended the most liberal voice on the court. Justice. Senator Graham of South The Senate Judiciary Commit- Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennes- Her confirmation would shift the Carolina who supported McConnell tee, chaired by Sen. Lindsey Graham, see for her undergraduate studies Supreme Court strongly to the right said that his opponents could use his will begin committee hearings on then went to Notre Dame Law for the foreseeable future. Several words against him if the situation October 12. The hearings will take School on a full-tuition scholarship. landmark cases may be overturned. arose again. The Democrats did not around 2 weeks then the nomination At Notre Dame, she was an executive The most important case will be Roe fail to remind Graham of his words will be up to the Senate.