SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY MONTHLY STUDENT NEWSPAPER Volume VIII Issue 7 March 21, 2016 Only one more week till my departure to Japan Blake Cloward one week I am leaving for some new clothes too, Staff Writer Japan. because the climate In my previous article is much warmer and Last semester, the term from last issue, I talked more humid there. I “time flies” didn’t bother about how I am preparing am also bringing all me at all. It felt like I had for my next four months in my mechanical en- all the time in the world. Japan. I have been practic- gineering textbooks Before the start of the fall ing reading and writing in and e-books so that I ’15 semester, I decided that Japanese every day. I also can stay fresh for en- I wanted to study abroad in just got a new phone which gineering classes. Japan before I graduated. has a nice stylus for screen Simply speaking, I Although it has been about writing. I downloaded a few am most excited to seven months since I de- applications for learning be immersed in a new cided to study abroad, time new characters and have culture where I will has been flying, just like practiced writing directly have to start by learn- the term insinuates. Now, in on the phone. I had to get ing the basics. I will have to make new friends and figure out how to do little Cloward hitting the slopes everyday things. It hiked a few times with my for a few hours, which is both will be difficult, but host family. I found it very confusing and expensive. also fun and exciting. interesting to hike through see Japan page B2 I hope to make the an environment different most of my experi- from the Northwest. The ences and take noth- forests were more luscious Legislature ing for granted. and dense, but lacked the I am a very out- tall trees that we have. I doorsy type of person want to do much more hik- and I love exploring ing when I return this time. the wilderness. Hik- I also want to visit my old ing, mountain biking host families. This might and skiing are some be a challenge, however, of my favorite activi- because they live far away ties. When I visited from Tokyo. I would have to Photos courtesy of Blake Cloward Japan previously, I travel alone on mass transit Blake Cloward with his dog, Bear See Page D2 Capital Food and Wine Festival attracts new “In the Heart vendors and large crowd of the Sea” Regina Reed were not disappointed, as gymnasium for food, Staff Writer the floor was jam-packed check out the middle of with local food, wine and the floor for countless Community members beer vendors. Equipped wine choices or head filled the Marcus Pavilion with “scrip” money to pay upstairs for different beer on Saturday, March 19 for for alcohol and food, at- selections. From paella the annual Capital Food and tendees could meander to cupcakes and smoked Wine Festival. Festivalgoers along the outskirts of the salmon to barbecue and olive oil, everyone was bound to find some- thing delicious to eat while sipping and sam- pling the best beer and See Page H1 wine the Northwest has to offer. In its 27th year as Shannon a community event, many vendors attend Porter the festival annually to share their food and Several types of wine for guests to try beverages with the com- see food and wine page C2 Photos courtesy of Regina Reed munity. Hundreds gather for great wine and delicious food. What’s in this issue? Lifestyles. . . .B2 Classroom. . .E1 Sports. . .H2 Features. . . .C1 CCR...... F1 Op-Ed. . .J1 See Page H2 News...... D1 A&E...... H1 Events. . . I2 University 2016 © Saint Martin’s B1March 21, 2016 SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY The Belltower Staff

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The Saint Martin’s University golf keep forever.” tournaments The SMU golf team travels five team is rounding the bend of their Salvatori until I was 10 players, where the top four scores spring season. The seasons are split started golfing years old.” count towards the team’s score. in two, with one in the fall and one with her father, Competing The collective team score is what in the spring, due to winter weather Phil, and her for 11 years is matched against other schools in constraints. younger sister, has given order to determine the winner. Being an SMU athlete is nothing Deanna. Golf her many According to Salvatori, being a new to senior golfer Sarah Salvato- was something opportunities student athlete is far more than ri, but saying goodbye to her career she picked up to prove her practice and games and schoolwork. as a Saint is. from friends at skill out on It is about a bigger picture—the Salvatori has competed at SMU work and it soon the green. memories you make and the team- for four years and as she approaches became a fun In February, mates that become more like fam- her final season, she explained that family activity. Salvatori led ily. To Salvatori, this is what she being a Saint has given her much Her mother, Syl- the SMU would like to instill in her younger more than the chance to play the via, also grew women’s teammates. sport she loves. to be one of her golf team on “Enjoy every moment and make “Every year since I was a fresh- biggest support a rather diffi- those moments count. Because be- man our final tournament of the fall systems as she cult course at fore you know it your college career Photo courtesy of Sarah Salvatori season would be to Kona, Hawaii. began playing Salvatori preparing to tee off. the Califor- will be over and you’ll be wishing We would often also travel with the competitively. nia Baptist you could go back. Always love boy’s team which made the trip feel “I think I picked up a club for University Invitational in Corona, your teammates because they are more like a vacation with friends. the first time at the age of five and Calif., tying for 22nd place. SMU the people who will always be able The trips were awesome and always never looked back,” says Salvatori. finished seventh overall. to relate with you the most.” the highlight of the season. We “Although, I did not start playing Though golf is known to be a very

Cleo Pineda Breaking into spring Staff Writer up. Spring break gave students a including Powell’s Bookstore in without having to account for low chance to take a moment for them- Portland. temperatures or Washington’s dis- Though the 2016 Vernal Equinox selves; an opportunity to disconnect “I have never really liked the city tinctive and long wet season. did not arrive until March 20, spring from expectations. so to stay in Portland for a couple During his trip back home, he also break allowed college students at For others, spring break was an in- days was something really new to made it a priority to visit his martial Saint Martin’s University to cruise vitation to engage in something dif- me,” Yoro said. arts academy. into the season a bit early. Since ferent. Over the week-long leave, Mechanical engineering student “I got back together with the the week before break is usually Christian Yoro, a junior majoring Luis Lara-Espinoza spent a week people who I trained and competed packed with mid-terms and project in criminal justice, visited a zoo in in his hometown in California. Al- with for so long. I made my clos- deadlines, students find themselves Oregon for the first time with his though he admits to enjoying the est friends through the Academy… counting down the minutes to when family. beautiful scenery that Lacey has to especially my coach. Spending my they can finally put their books “The massive selection of animals offer “going back to Lynwood, Ca- little break in between this busy down, turn their alarms off, and was really interesting to see. From lif. reminded me that sunny weather semester with them was the best,” take time to unwind. elephants to condors to cheetahs still exists,” said Lara-Espinoza. he said. “I was most excited to be able and giraffes,” Yoro described. As a Golden State native, Lara- This academic year is Lara-Espi- to go to bed at a reasonable time. He also got the chance to explore Espinoza misses exploring out- noza’s first away from his family, It was really nice to have a break the sights of the city of Portland door activities in his daily routine so greatly appreciated the chance to from my hectic school life,” said catch up with them placed a lot of Rebecca Tong, biology and math weight on the appreciation he had double major. Even with describing for getting a spring vacation. her time off as being “ordinary,” it “While in the presence of my old met her expectations nonetheless. buddies, I remembered who I was Sophomore Madison Herbst re- and where I came from,” he added. lates to this situation. Though the media sometimes dis- Herbst vacation consisted of re- plays spring break as a free-for-all laxing and spending time with my party among students, this does family. not have to be the case for every Simply put, school can be very de- student. Though partying is a ste- manding. With the amount of hours reotypical spring break description, spent on completing homework or for many students, spring break is studying for tests while juggling a time to rest, sightsee, and spend other priorities, a student can eas- some time back home. ily lose sleep over trying to keep Photo courtesy of Luis Lara-Espinoza Luis Lara-Espinoza poses with members of the martial arts academy in California.

Japan, from cover Perhaps the most important ques- friendly and generous toward me – my things, Bear has been giving Hopefully I will make some new tion someone asked me was what despite drastically differing living me strange looks as if he knows I friends who will help me with this I would ultimately get out of my conditions. am leaving soon. I will also greatly endeavor. experiences abroad. I believe that studying abroad miss playing piano and guitar. I It is hard to predict what to ex- I want to become more knowl- will be a great opportunity for me have been playing for most of my pect. I think that the first few weeks edgeable of the world’s people, to learn about Japanese culture and life and I fear it will be difficult to will be overwhelming, but soon society and cultures. I have traveled traditions. It will also greatly ex- practice while abroad. My guitar after I should be more comfortable. to many different places all over pand my knowledge of all peoples and keyboard are much too large to When I traveled around Japan last the world which has helped me as a whole. take with me. year, many people were friendly understand how different everyone There are many things that I will I leave for Japan in one week, so and willing to help me. Because I is, but at the same time how we are miss from home. I will miss my by the time my next story comes was obviously a foreigner, people all similar. I spent a lot of time in friends and family very much, but out I will be halfway around the seemed more inclined to help. Al- the Caribbean Islands, where most thanks to social media and the in- world. I am having a going away though communicating will be dif- of the locals lived in homes that ternet world I will still be able to party with my friends and family ficult, I am not too concerned with were not much bigger than a small talk and see them. I will miss my so that I can see everyone one last everyday activities – such as shop- shack. On the contrary, I was very dog, Bear, very much. He is the best time before I leave. I am more ping, getting food or finding my impressed with the lavish town- dog that I have ever met and truly is than excited to go, and Japan has way around the cities. houses in Amsterdam, some even the definition of man’s best friend. been the only thing on my mind Many questions arose from friends had a nice BMW or Porsche parked I have been taking him on many for the past few months. Wish me and family when I told them I out front. However, when I spoke to hikes this winter so that I can spend luck! wanted to study abroad. What will I the locals in their respective coun- the most time with him as I can. be doing? What will I be studying? tries, most people were just as kind, Lately, since I have been packing University 2016 © Saint Martin’s FEATURES C1 SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY March 21, 2016 Students frustrated with smoking policy at Saint Martin’s University Taylor Gersch 50 feet from the residence halls. c. over the summer and a large num- try nicotine become addicted to it, Staff Writer Residents must use ashtrays to dis- ber of patients with a history of compared to 34 percent of people pose of cigarette and cigar butts.” smoking wish they never started who try heroin,” said Nixon. Upon reviewing the Saint Martin’s As noted in my previous article due to the negative impact on their She is not satisfied with Saint Student Handbook, you will find a from the last issue of The Belltow- health. Additionally, a good number Martin’s current smoking policy few policies regarding smoking on er, the Center for Disease Control of patients with a history of smok- and believes a tobacco-free campus campus. On page 49 of the hand- reports that smoking is currently the ing were either on oxygen at home would be beneficial for everyone. book, the policies are stated as fol- leading cause of preventable death (i.e. they took it when they needed Nixon added, “I would love the lows: in the United States, slowly killing it or while they slept), or they were policies to change and would sup- “a. Saint Martin’s University’s res- 480,000 people each year. Yet smok- always on oxygen via a small tank port any student movement brought idence halls are non-smoking facili- ing is continued to be allowed on a they carried around with them. The to ASSMU to change this policy.” ties. b. Smoking is allowed only in campus with very little enforcement list of different daily medication Many other students on the Saint designated areas outside or at least of the rules. Saint Martin’s students these patients had to take were long Martin’s campus have found the and the health center and constantly changing to keep smoking posts to be located in high both have their own up with their new and worsening traffic areas or too close to resi- opinions and thoughts symptoms,” said Jantzer. dence halls where the smoke can be regarding the current Although Jantzer has not found smelt constantly. policy and their hopes smoking on campus to be a distrac- Jessica De Boer, a junior civil for the future. tion or hindrance to her education, engineering major, smelled smoke Biology major and in the past she has been able to often while living in the residence psychology minor smell cigarette smoke at night while halls. Emma Jantzer has sleeping with her window open in “I know when I was living in Span- never smoked ciga- Parsons Hall. She would like to see gler that I constantly smelled smoke rettes. With experi- smoking at night to be minimized if my window was open and that the ence in the health care from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. aroma came into the lobby area and industry, Jantzer has Medical Director for the Saint elevator often. I don’t know if this seen the negative ef- Martin’s Health Center Jamie Nix- is from people not following the fects of smoking touch on witnesses the effects of smoking rules or if the area that people are the lives of so many everyday as she also works a family allowed to smoke in is too close to people. practice clinic in Olympia where residential areas,” said De Boer. “The majority of stud- she treats patients weekly for nico- Richelle Carel, senior educational ies that I have looked tine addiction issues. studies major, is also bothered by at show strong correla- “I have witnessed first-hand the the smoking posts located on both tions between smoking long term health consequences of sides of Harned Hall explaining, “I and lung cancer, heart tobacco use and abuse. From lung am not fond of where the smoking disease, respiratory is- cancer to oropharyngeal cancer to stations are located at this school. sues including chronic cardiovascular disease--there is no I know that the students who do obstructive pulmonary safe level of tobacco or nicotine smoke need somewhere to go but I disorder (COPD), and usage. Nicotine is one of the most don’t think it should be in general Photo courtesy of Taylor Gersch Photo courtesy of Taylor Students at Saint Martins have strong opinions about the more. I worked in the addictive substances on earth: areas where other students are con- smoking policy. emergency department nearly 80 percent of people who stantly walking.” New Leadership Common App Connie Jensen Staff Writer explained, “We found that many included listing your top three Saladino as to whether or not they students would apply for positions strengths and weakness, describ- would be invited for the group pro- This past fall, students interested in all of our departments and would ing a lesson you had learned from a cess. Those who were invited were in leadership positions on campus have to fill out multiple applica- previous leadership experience, and given a date and time for their group enrolled in the Benedictine Lead- tions. This common process allow what service related experiences interview. ers Program (BLP), a six-week students to only fill out one applica- you have had and what you have At this time, all candidates have program designed to explore and tion, while applying for many lead- learned from them. been selected for the different lead- develop personal leadership style ership positions. This is one of the Students were then asked to pro- ership positions that were available. within the Benedictine traditions of benefits for students.” vide two references for recommen- If you are interested in a leadership Faith, Service, Reason, and Com- In addition to being user-friendly dations and to upload their resume position on campus the next BLP munity. Students were also expect- for students, the new application is before submitting their application session will start up again in the fall ed to attend the leadership summit also more efficient for staff mem- for consideration. After thoroughly of 2016. Students will be invited to that took place on Jan. 30, where bers receiving the applications. and fairly assessing each candi- sign up for classes via email during they listened to various speakers Sacco stated, “We switched to the date’s application, students were the fall semester. For more infor- from the wider community and par- new application to create a more sent an email from Saint Martin’s mation students are encouraged to ticipated in leadership workshops collaborative process between our Residence Director Heather-Nicole contact the Office of Campus Life. of their choice. departments.” After completing the BLP ses- With the new application, students sions, students were then asked to were allowed to apply for positions submit their applications for the such as an AHANA (African Amer- leadership positions they were in- ican, Hispanic American, Asian terested in. This year however there American and Native American) was a twist – students were only re- mentor, Norcia mentor, orientation quired to submit one application to leader, programming specialist, apply for multiple positions, thanks resident assistant and Trautman to the new leadership common ap- Student Union Building (TUB) plication that was made available crew member all at the same time. this year. Although students are not allowed According to Saint Martin’s Resi- to hold more than one leadership dence Director Janie Sacco, “The position, with the exception of TUB new common application is very crew member, by applying for more similar to the Residence Life ap- than one position they increase the plication we used last year. It was likelihood of being offered a posi- created by professional staff in tion even if it might not have been campus life, the Office of Diver- their first choice. sity and Service Initiative, and As for the application itself, stu- residence life.” dents were expected to fill out basic The new application was cre- information such as name and ad- ated in an effort to simplify dress followed by a series of short

© Saint Martin’s University 2016 © Saint Martin’s the application process. Sacco response questions. This section FEATURES SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY MarchC2 21, 2016

Food and Wine, from cover Martin’s. Hopefully this year will be the first of However, for some, 2016 was their many.” first time attending the festival. Jeter said that she was Heather Jeter, Sales Director for expecting even more cus- Cadence Winery, said that Cadence tomers after the “food and was invited for the first time this lunch rush.” year when Jeter met the Festival Another business that coordinator at a Seahawks game. made their Festival debut “I’m a first timer,” said Jeter. “But was Abby’s Cupcakes and we’ve had lots of interest so far and Cookies. JeAnna Lombar- are excited to be supporting Saint do, an Abby’s employee, and Joe Woods, brother of the business owner, said that being at the Food and Wine Festival was very exciting. “It’s been really success- ful so far. We’ve had lots of customers,” said Lom- Guests enjoyed a day full of food, wine, and laughter in the Marcus Pavilion. bardo. Abby’s Cupcakes we are going to go for more around Festival was a sensory delight. and Cookies had a consistent line of 4,000. One of us will continue to be Smells of delicious foods wafted three to five people coming and go- a runner and just play it by ear.” through the Pavilion, attendees tast- ing with their cupcakes and cookies. The upstairs area of the festival ed exceptional wine and beer and Assortments of cupcakes were on offered attendees a place to try dif- music and cheerful discourse added display at their booth, from clas- ferent beers and the option of sitting the atmosphere. The Capital Food sic chocolate to gluten free salted down briefly to eat and drink before and Wine Festival gives Olympia caramel. A large shelved cart also going back for round two. During business owners and residents a stacked with cupcakes sat behind the initial hours of the event, pleas- unique and wonderful opportunity Lombardo and Woods. When asked ant music accompanied the swell- to gather together to eat and drink how many cupcakes they planned ing noise of voices as more and exceptional food and beverages in to make for the event, Lombardo more people entered the building. support of the community and Saint said that Abby, the owner, was back In the later afternoon and evening, Martin’s University. at the bakery preparing even more. live music added to the enjoyable “We planned for about 6,000 at ambience of the event. Photos courtesy of Regina Reed first,” said Lombardo. “But I think The Capital Food and Wine Food at the event included cupcakes. Alumni Spotlight: Emmalee Baker Luke Richmond Staff Writer published it almost a year after her of Hauhart and Chavez, Baker has their work, the collective reputation submission. assembled something masterful that of SMU students’ efforts are cast in Every day on campus, student work This was no small task for Baker, will not only add to her academic a favorable light. This may remind is graded so that, hopefully, students a dedicated and determined author. achievements, but will also remind students that hard work can pay off can pass classes, graduate, and Numerous revisions were necessary her of where her writing skills were in a way that goes beyond simply get the job they want. Sometimes before she felt comfortable enough incubated and ultimately were able getting good grades. It is possible when an English student displays a to submit. “The Explicator” is a to flourish. for a student in college to publish proficiency in writing, this kind of peer-reviewed journal with an initial What does this mean for other their work, as long as they are dedi- potential is noticed. Such is the case “blind review,” meaning her name students at Saint Martin’s? When cated to it with Emmalee Baker’s article “Re- originally had no association with students like Baker are lauded for ligious Naming in Updike’s ‘Rabbit her paper, and that her paper would be subjected to several re- views in order to be labeled worthy of pub- lication. With the majority of writings for the journal coming from experi- enced authors, or professors and other edu- cators in the field, it was an enormous honor for a young student writer to expe- rience such af-

Photo courtesy of Emmalee Baker firmation from Baker poses with replica of Harry Potter Platform 9 3/4. the reputable Run.’” Baker was a student of Saint publication. Hauhart and Chavez Martin’s University professors Julia shared in Baker’s success, feeling Chavez, Ph.D. and Robert Hauhart, rewarded at seeing their student Ph.D. Both professors recognized a excel and flourish under their guid- unique and engaging, though unpol- ance and recommendation. ished, piece of writing. At the urging For Baker, being published in of the professors, Baker began to “The Explicator” could prove to pay refine and really dive deep into her dividends. Seeing her own name in own writing and thought processes, print has become a new motivating hoping to hone the paper into a pub- force for Baker’s writing ambitions. lishable piece. Her accomplishment sets a standard After working diligently, “The of what hard work and determina-

Explicator” accepted her paper and tion can really achieve. In the eyes University 2016 © Saint Martin’s NEWS D1 SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY March 21, 2016 World news at a glance Denver Garcia Staff Writer Al-Qaida gunmen kill six in the Ivory Coast On March 12 a mass shooting at a beach resort in Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast left 16 dead. The shooting was carried out by six members of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, who were killed by security forces as they tried to flee the scene. Grand-Bassam was made a UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site because of its many historical buildings. Reports indicate that one of the victims was a French tourist, and the rest were Ivorian nationals. The Ivory Coast suffered from civil war in 2011 following escalations from electoral disputes and an earlier civil war that occurred in 2002. Since then, the Ivory

Photos retrieved from Creative Commons Creative from Photos retrieved Coast has enjoyed five years of relative peace, but they have been on alert and watchful due to terrorist activities in neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso. Pope Francis to canonize Mother Teresa Pope Francis has announced that Mother Teresa will be canonized on Sept. 4, 2016. Mother Teresa was born in Macedonia to Albanian parents, and became world famous for both her lifetime dedication to helping the poor in Kolkata, India and founding the Missionaries of Charity. Since her death in 1997, she has been a popular contender for sainthood, a process which officially began on 2002 when John Paul II beautified her. Her legacy has not been without controversy, as many critics have noted that she accepted money from dictatorial regimes and her medical facilities were severely unhygienic and in need of renovation. Regardless, Mother Teresa has remained a popular hero for many, and announcement of her sainthood has been otherwise well received.

Russia begins troop withdrawal in Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made an unexpected move and ordered the “main part” of Russian forces out of Syria. Since 2011, Syria has suffered from a brutal civil war between the loyalist forces of Bashar Al- Assad’s regime and the dozens of rebel factions attempting to take over. Russia has been a key supporter of Al-Assad during the civil war, an alliance dating back to when his father aligned himself with the Soviet Union during the 1980s. Putin said the reason for the withdrawal is because Russia’s primary objective in Syria has been achieved, which was to coordinate airstrikes against the rebel factions in order to strengthen Al-Assad’s position on the ground. However, many Western reports have said that these airstrikes hit civilians, and were a convenient cover to attack legitimate regime opponents. Southern Hemisphere engulfed by total eclipse Much of the Southern Hemisphere experienced a total solar eclipse on March 9. Indonesia was the first country to witness the phenomenon, and eventually it was visible from Hawaii as a partial eclipse. Such events are sacred to the Hindu community on the Indonesian island of Bali, and this occurrence coincided with the celebration of Balinese New Year, also known as Nyepi. Traditionally, Nyepi is a day of silence, so Hindu religious leaders issued a request to Muslim locals urging them to be courteous at mosque prayers during the eclipse. Passengers on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Anchorage to Honolulu got to witness the stellar event first hand as their plane altered its route to fully observe the eclipse. Plastic-eating marine bacteria discovered A team of Japanese scientists recently announced the discovery of a marine bacteria that degrades plastic and uses it as a source of energy. One particularly stubborn plastic is known as Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and a great deal of it find its way into the ocean every year. Now a microbe called ideonella sakaiensis 201-F6 has been shown to disintegrate PET over a period of six months. Before this discovery, only certain rare species of fungi had been known to produce similar results. All of the research was done in a controlled lab setting, but researchers hope the microbe can eventually be distributed on a wide scale to do away with recycled plastic in the ocean and landfills. 2016 presidential candidates updates Denver Garcia Staff Writer John Kasich and real estate tycoon The third party offers a number eligible to attend, which means reg- Donald Trump. of long shot candidates to choose istered voters can help their party to Over the last month, some plat- While the GOP boasted an ab- from. Some of the more notable pick a nominee during these caucus form changes have occurred in the normally large candidate field, the outliers include Jill Stein, Ph.D., events. If you would like to partici- 2016 presidential election. Though opposite was true of the Demo- of the Green Party, Gary Johnson pate in the upcoming Democratic the race began with 17 official Re- crats. On Feb. 1, former Governor of the Libertarian Party, Gloria de caucus, you can find your nearest publican candidates, the list was of Maryland, Martin O’Malley la Riva of the Party for Socialism polling location at www.wa-dem- whittled down to three when nine of ended his campaign, leaving only and Liberation, Darrel Castle of the ocrats.org. From this website, you the hopeful candidates dropped out the former Secretary of State Hill- Constitution Party and Rod Silva of can register for participation at the in February and March. The can- ary Clinton and Vermont Senator the Nutrition Party. caucus location closest to you, and didates who suspended are former Bernie Sanders in the race. There Unfortunately most independent then you will be able to join the Arkansas Governor Mike Hucka- have been a few other Democratic and third party candidates do not other members of your party in dis- bee, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, candidates, but O’Malley was the appear on every state’s ballots, so cussing and ultimately deciding on former Pennsylvania Senator only one who managed to get any voting choices may be limited. Vot- a nominee. Rick Santorum, former Hewlett- traction in the media. Since then, ing for a third party candidate is If you plan on voting in the 2016 Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, New Clinton and Sanders have been in a questioned by some voters. They presidential election, make sure to Jersey Governor Chris Christie, tight race for caucuses, with each of see it as a wasted vote because there register to vote before Nov. 8. In ad- Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore, them earning 504 and 340 delegates is very little chance of a third party dition to President, the U.S will also former Florida Governor Jeb respectively to date. nominee getting elected. be voting for Congress, the Senate, Bush, neurosurgeon Ben Carson An increasing number of voters are The Washington State Republican Governor and various local offices and Florida Senator Marco Ru- identifying as independents. Many Caucus was held on Feb. 20, and during this election year. Those bio. The three remaining Repub- people are disgruntled with both the Democratic Party Caucus will who have not yet registered to vote lican candidates are Texas Sena- parties and prefer to vote for inde- be held March 26. Anyone who can do so online at https://www.sos.

© Saint Martin’s University 2016 © Saint Martin’s tor Ted Cruz, Ohio Governor pendent and third party candidates. will be aged 18 by Nov. 8 will be wa.gov/elections/. NEWS SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY MarchD2 21, 2016 #FreeKesha Sabrina White Section Editor very publicly shamed for something Kesha’s claims through his law- They fear that Sony and Gottwald that happens in the music industry yer, Christine Lepora, who spoke would prevent her music from be- The hashtag #FreeKesha has ex- all the time, to women and men. I to People Magazine regarding the ing promoted if she were to produce ploded in popularity across social just want to stand by her side be- case. with someone else, and that her ca- media, gaining a huge following cause I can’t watch another woman Lepora stated, “Kesha and her reer would effectively be over if she and offering opinions and insight that went mother are took this offer from Sony. from news outlets, other celebrities through engaged In the wake of the social media and fans of Kesha regarding her what in a cam- outrage over Kesha’s case and the current situation involving Sony I’ve been paign of Supreme Court ruling, Sony Music Music Entertainment. Kesha has through publishing will reportedly release Gottwald been petitioning to be released from suffer.” outrageous from his contract with them a year her music producing contract under In a pre- and untrue early, and he will no longer be a producer Lukasz Gottwald, who liminary statements producer with the company. In an goes by the nickname “Dr. Luke.” New York about Dr. article by The Wrap, it was men- Kesha claims that Gottwald has Supreme Luke to tioned by insiders from Sony Music been sexually assaulting her for Court third par- that it has become a public relations many years, causing her emotional hearing of ties, includ- headache for the company, and and mental distress. Kesha’s claims her case, ing scur- should have been handled a long against Gottwald include rape, Kesha was rilous and time ago. molestation, being forced to take told by false state- An unnamed legal representative illegal drugs, being manipulated to Supreme ments of for Gottwald made a statement de- produce whatever he wanted and Court jus- purported nying the claim, saying, “This is not even body shaming her to the point tice Shirley physical true. Luke has an excellent relation- of bulimia. Kornreich and mental ship with Sony. His representatives Kesha has been locked in a le- that she abuse of are in regular contact with execu- gal battle with Sony Music and would not Kesha.” tives at the highest levels at Sony Gottwald for quite some time, cost- be released Sony and and this has never come up.” ing her much of her life savings. from her Gottwald The hashtag and court case have Other celebrities have come out in contract. have of- brought up the greater discussion support of Kesha across social me- The singer fered Kesha of sexual assault, especially in the dia. Taylor Swift, singer and song- was report- an affidavit, music industry. It has resonated writer, even donated over $200,000 ed to have allowing with males and females all over the to Kesha to support her during the broken her to pro- U.S. and the world who have dealt trial. down into duce with with similar situations. The public- Lady Gaga has become a very out- tears in the someone ity surrounding Kesha’s case has spoken supporter of Kesha, and has courtroom, Twitter from Photo retrieved else with- opened the door for others to come Kesha has been locked in a legal battle with Sony since been speaking out about the situa- while fans 2014. out any in- forward with their opinions and sto- tion on all of the platforms avail- outside were volvement ries and rally behind a single cause able to her. In an interview with ra- outraged, holding signs in support from Gottwald. Kesha’s legal team to change the narrative behind it. dio station 97.1 AMP Radio, Gaga of Kesha and protesting Sony Mu- and mother have stated that they opened up to Carson Daily about the sic and Gottwald. fear this is just a loose promise and trial, stating “I feel like she’s being Gottwald has fervently denied that it would harm Kesha’s career.

The 2016 Legislative session at a glance Taylor Gersch Staff Writer Court ruled them unconstitutional. Union, however, is critical over the charge of first-degree manslaughter Instead of coming from the general body camera legislation. and DUI vehicular homicide. Washington state budgeting trou- fund, funding for charter schools “Jason’s Law” was also signed Anti-human trafficking was an- bles required the state legislature to will come from lottery proceeds. by Gov. Inslee which increases the other important topic as Inslee ap- begin another special session. proved a bill that creates a human With no clear progress being made trafficking awareness day and clari- on the budget, Governor Jay Inslee fies the current law to help officers was ready to veto bills on the last more efficiently combat the issue. day of the Washington legislative An additional bill was passed re- session March 10. Inslee threatened lated to the sale and use of taxes for vetoing bills if the budget was not cities to offset municipal service completed on time and that is ex- costs to newly annexed areas. In- actly what he did, vetoing 27 of the slee also passed an important bill 37 bills after the legislature failed regarding the enforcement of em- to reach a budget during the 60 day ployment rights arising from state session. A special session was start- active duty services by a member of ed the same Thursday night that the the National Guard. regular session ended with the goal There were two major issues of establishing a final budget. The that did not pass this legisla- 10 bills Inslee passed focused on tive session—the effort made by health and public safety. Democratic Attorney General Bob Governor Inslee did end up sign- Ferguson to raise the smoking age ing a bill that will end schools’ to 21 failed. In addition, the mea- reliance on local levies for fund- sure to regulate the vaping and e- ing next year. The larger issue is cigarette industry did not pass.

whether or not this will satisfy the Commons Photo courtesy of Creative The Republican effort to repeal Washington Supreme Court’s ruling the new state rule which allows on McCleary. Currently, the court Skepticism still remains about the gravity of punishment related to transgender people to access the is sanctioning the state $100,000 a constitutionality of this. vehicular homicide while driving bathroom or locker room of their day for not having a plan to fully Another measure passed by In- recklessly. Offenders could now choice failed as well. fund schools by 2018. slee regards creating a task force spend up to eight and a half years in The legislature also passed a to examine the use of deadly force prison compared to two years under bill to rejuvenate voter-approved by police and police body cam- the old law. The new law considers charter schools after the Supreme eras. The American Civil Liberties fatal reckless driving equal to the © Saint Martin’s University 2016 © Saint Martin’s CLASSROOM E1 SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY March 21, 2016 Memorandums pass and fail during ASSMU meetings Michael Overfield Following the officer and senator requested Staff Writer reports, the memorandums and re- funding quests for funding were discussed. for the The Feb. 25 student government The first funding request was un- event. meeting began at the usual time finished business from the previous The club with much on the agenda. It started ASSMU meeting. Thomas ‘T.J.’ was with the officer reports which in- Carter, a member of Sigma Tau granted cluded a reminder that students Delta, requested funds for himself $2000 for may apply for next year’s student and his advisor for travel to the Sig- the event council by completing an applica- ma Tau Delta International Conven- which tion and attending events that are tion to present an original academic took pla- mandatory for applicants. Addition- paper and serve as student chair. ceb on ally, students who have missed the The convention was be held in Min- March 4. meetings may go to ASSMU.org neapolis, Minnesota on March 2-5. Follow- to find the meeting minutes and The total funding requested for this ing all of other information. Another way the trip was $855 which was approved the re- student council plans to get more by the student council. quests for students involved in the future is to The next request for funding con- funding, a ASSMU senators preparing to vote. partner with the required first year cerned the Dragon Boat Festival memorandum submitted by Gavin an advisor. The funds requested seminar classes to encourage first that takes place on April 30. This Basuel, Vice President of the stu- at first was $280, however, it was year students to participate in stu- event involves boat races, art, and dent council, was discussed. This raised almost another hundred dol- dent government. performances celebrating diversity. committee would look into having lars, then approved. Funding for twenty Saint locked bicycle storage sheds built The following week’s meeting on Martin’s University students on campus. The proposed members March 3 also had multiple requests was requested for registra- of this committee included four for funding; however, not all of tion and lunch. The total members from the student council, these were approved. The Circle funding requested and ap- two from the student body and three K Club requested and was granted proved came to $700. advisors. After the committee was $7529.14 for a trip to Canada for Next, the Pre-Health club explained, it was approved. ten, plus an advisor, to a conven- requested funding to send Another memorandum was dis- tion. The next request involved a four students to the Universi- cussed. This request was submitted trip to the Applied Anthropology ty of Washington in order to by Alyssa Melder, the student coun- Conference; however, no one was attend a lecture series about cil president. The memorandum re- there to speak about it, so it was medical issues and research quested the removal of the Senator delayed. The final request for the in the medical field. The lec- of Resident Students from the coun- meeting involved a trip to Tanzania tures happened on Feb. 23, cil because the National Residence for three students. The participants March 1, and March 8. The Hall Honorary performs similar would teach at an orphanage and total amount requested was tasks to that of the Senator of Resi- visit a science center as well as $90 for two cars to travel to dent Students. After no debate, the businesses and markets to observe and from the University of memorandum was passed and the third world economics. The amount Washington and was granted Senator of Resident Students’ posi- of money requested was $6000 and by the student council.by tion will not exist in future student was withheld because the event ap- ASSMU. councils. peared to be more of a service trip, The Chinese Dragon Club The final request made during the which may only receive $100 of requested funding for their meeting on Feb. 25 was a funding funding per student. annual Chinese Spring request for a literacy focused educa- Students interested in attending Festival. The club lacked tion camp in Bellingham. The event meetings may come to any of the

Photos courtesy of John Chaides funds resulting from a mis- happened on Feb. 28 and had about weekly meetings held each Thurs- ASSMU Vice President Gavin Basuel understanding, so the club fourteen students participating, plus day at 11 a.m. Faculty spotlight: Ian Werrett, Ph.D. Luke Richmond Staff Writer and experiencing different cultures for Werrett, who grew up loving the Big Lebowski” in fact, that he and a and people. Werrett has traveled sport and performing at nearly ev- friend once took the game of Clue, When considering taking a course to countries like China, England, ery level of competition up to this and using their own art and cre- on the study of religion at Saint France, and Canada, among others. point. ativity, super-imposed a Lebowski Martin’s University, think long and During his travels he worked and Before that, he played for Trinity theme onto the game. hard because you could be in for studied, ultimately coming back to Western in Canada during his col- With the disguise of “professor” quite a treat. Many students who the U.S. to study at Saint Martin’s. lege days. Outside of soccer, Wer- pulled away, one might begin to have taken a religious studies class He is now a graduate and recog- rett is also a big pop culture fan. gather the idea that our mentors at Saint Martin’s University are fa- nized alumni on campus. One could walk into his office on and teachers really do have amaz- miliar with Ian Werrett, Ph.D., asso- Originally an acting major before campus and immediately appreci- ing lives outside and away from ciate professor of religious studies. finding his passion for English Lit- ate his affinity for “The Big Leb- the textbooks and curriculum. Your Werrett is well-known and well- erature and Religious Studies, Wer- owski,” with the artwork adorning instructor may be the next great au- respected among his peers and his rett is a very energetic speaker and his walls. He is such a fan of “The thor, or major sports star. pupils, but he has achieved many lively teacher. Ask anyone who’s Photo retrieved from Facebook accomplishments besides teaching. taken a course of his and you can Werrett is working as a consultant hear endless stories about his ani- for the ABC series “Of Kings and mated teaching style, enthusiastic Prophets.” Considerably knowl- and joking demeanor, and enlight- edgeable in his field, he has been ening lessons. approached by ABC to act as a re- Through his travels, Werrett has search partner in verifying the va- also come to be a very accomplished lidity of their on-screen history. linguist. He is fluent in several lan- Werrett has worked both in guages, and conversational in many the classroom and in the field others. extensively, participating in the Of course, he also lives a life out- research revolving around the side the classroom that does not Dead Sea Scrolls, archeologi- necessarily revolve around ancient cal dig sites in Israel, and other manuscripts or foreign languages. exciting endeavors all over the Werrett was once was invited to a world. Seattle Sounders tryout. This was As an avid traveler in his free before the Sounders now-famous time, he spends much of his jump to Major League Soccer, but

© Saint Martin’s University 2016 © Saint Martin’s time exploring new countries this was still an exciting opportunity CLASSROOM SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY MarchE2 21, 2016 International student spotlight: Bui Thuy Phuong Dimin Wen “Daddy surprised me after the presentations that helped her under- of the program. Staff Writer exam. He prepared the documents stand the English language. After graduating from Saint Mar- that I needed for my visa applica- Phuong also had some advice and tin’s this year, Phuong hopes to find Bui Thuy Phuong, senior, is a tion. I love my Dad. It was so sweet direction for other international stu- a job and begin a business career for Vietnamese student who is gradu- he did that for me,” said Phuong. dents. herself. ating this May with a business de- Getting her visa was not an easy “There is something I regret, that I gree. She is an international student task. Phuong had to interview three focused all on study and Photo courtesy of Bui Thuy Phuong at Saint Martin’s University and is times before finally receiving her did not hang out enough also known by the name July. Visa. with other international In Sept. 2012, Phuong came to “It took three interviews before I students and joined the U.S. from Ho Chi Minh City, got it. For the former two, the em- their activities. If I got Vietnam in order to study abroad. bassy just failed me without telling another chance, I would She began learning English when me the reason. But I did not just absolutely do it,” she she was just eight years old. give up. And I got it finally,” she said. “I love English and I was thinking said. Phuong also explained about living and studying abroad in Phuong explained that her English that she would greatly an all English (speaking) country,” was good enough that she did not encourage students to Phuong explained. need to take ESL classes upon her join and invest in spe- She was excited at the opportu- arrival. However, she found that cific extracurricular nity to improve her English. regular classes were not as easy as activities they will find At first, she was worried about she had thought. After two months, helpful. whether or not her father would al- she was unsure if she wanted to stay. “The other thing I love low her to embark on the journey. “My dad asked me to try at least six to mention is the busi- “He did not say anything right months, hang around with friends ness club. I really hope after,” Phuong described of her fa- after school. After six months, I felt more and more students ther’s reaction after she mentioned so much better and told Daddy that can join us and have studying abroad. I wanted to stay,” Phuong said. fun in it. We have all She explained that his actual de- Phuong decided on Saint Martin’s different kinds of activi- cision came to her right after she because of the small class sizes. ties such as asking suc- had taken the University Entrance She has really enjoyed how helpful cessful businessman to Exam, which is required for stu- her professors have been, noting come and give speeches dents to graduate high school. that Professor Gina Armer gave to Saints,” Phuong said Bui Thuy Phuong soaks in the rare Washington sun. Faith from a different perspective Victor Ieronymides feel impossible. Staff Writer Nonetheless, the Faith and Soci- Every Faith and Society event held ety event held in by Saint Martin’s allows students to Cebula Hall cre- pick up something new in the way ated a positive they view or practice faith. The environment most recent event, Seen and Heard: that made it pos- Exploring Faith through Personal sible for people Story, which took place March 18, to disclose invited members of the Saint Mar- deeper issues, tin’s community to share personal despite how stories about their diverse faith overwhelming traditions. The event showcased their personal personal stories in which faith was struggles may depicted as largely spiritual, illus- have been. trating that, even when one thinks Many stories one knows how they are feeling at a were told dur- given moment, something seeming- ing the Faith Pasajer@s group performs stories told by audience members. ly trivial may resonate deep within and Society event. Some stories powerful performances. and provoke an instant emotional were funny, others were moving. This made the audience feel as response, a feeling of relief, or an The event gave the opportunity for though they knew exactly what the unexpected catharsis. people to express stories that they storyteller went through. The actors This Faith and Society event was had never told anyone else before. managed to viscerally trigger the special in that it did not talk about Although telling a personal story emotions of the audience in order a specific faith, but rather focused can be extremely uncomfortable, to help them feel what the speaker on giving individuals the opportu- simply because coming out your intended to get across. While the nity to step out of their own com- own shell might not be the easiest actors interpreted the storyteller’s fort zone and tell stories about their thing to do, a group of talented ac- words by producing vivid scenes relationship with faith. Opening up, tors from the group Pasajer@s, a and story structures, soft music especially in regard to a sensitive playback theater group, brought played, fully immersing the audi- topic, can be challenging and might students’ stories to life through ence in the moments in which the story took place. After the event, many agreed the acting made them feel as though they were traveling to different places with the speakers, trans- ported by the variety of mediums used to accentuate each speaker’s experience. For those interested in looking at faith from a different perspec- tive, the Faith and Society: Bet- ter Together event will be held on Thursday, April 7 in the Trautman Student Union Building from noon to 1 p.m.

Photos courtesy of Victor Ieronymides Photos courtesy of Victor

Saint Martin’s University brought an improv team to illustrate faith stories. University 2016 © Saint Martin’s CULTURE, CLUBS & RELIGION F1 SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY March 21, 2016

SMU Talent Show is open to everyone Photos courtesy of Harrison Devine Victor Ieronymides colleagues’ talents. Although some game “Op- Staff Writer students may have attended the eration,” event only for the snacks and drinks which is In an attempt to provide an oppor- at first, many said that the night was currently tunity for hidden gems on campus fun and that they could not wait for clocked to showcase their talents, Saint the next talent show that will be at twenty Martin’s Residence Life organized held later in the year. seven its first talent show of the year, held The participants’ mindsets were seconds. in the Trautman Student Union about enjoying the moment rather Ramos Building (TUB). The purpose of than focusing on how well their managed the event was to bring the student performances went. Some per- to com- body closer through an event in formances came from last minute plete it in which students were able to show improvisations, which engaged the in eighty off their abilities and observe their audience and garnered quite a few seconds. laughs from the crowd. The Other no- talent show ended up being table men- more about giving students tions at Matt Ramos tries to beat Operation record. the chance to be a part of the talent girls,” which was put on by Larissa something, regardless of the show were Alicia Soto and Chayse Kolasinski, Olivia Abbott and Dan- standard of the performances Zehner, Saint Martin’s cheerlead- iel Merlino. The performance was themselves. It was about hav- ers, who teamed up to perform an based on the current trending video ing fun. up-tempo dance routine. on social media featuring a high The talents being showcased The performance that really broke school teenager named Daniel who varied significantly, showing a the ice and gave students the confi- wears white Vans. breadth of ability at SMU. The dence to step up and perform came Due to the positive feedback the show started off with a jug- when Denver Garcia took to the talent show received, the Office of gling performance by Lauren stage to perform stand up comedy Residence Life announced that they Diuco from the SMU softball and a series of hilarious imperson- will be hosting another talent show team and ended with Michael ations. After Garcia’s performance, later this year and they hope to see Dominguez’s adept piano and the students began to loosen up more students come to the event singing abilities. Notable men- as more musical performances and pack the TUB for another fun- tions include Matt Ramos, followed. Although most perfor- filled event that will give students who attempted to break the mances were musically based, one the opportunity to perform in front world record for fastest com- performance that stood out due to of their friends and peers. Lauren Diuco juggles. pletion time of the children’s its uniqueness was “Daniel and his Engineering Awareness Day gives high school students insight into the field Photos courtesy of Harrison Devine Michael Overfield that their project is safe for the Staff Writer public. Following the opening pre- sentation, the students were divided Engineering Awareness Day took into groups and went to various lo- place in the new Cebula Hall build- cations in the building. ing on Feb. 24. The event started One of the sessions involved a at 9 a.m. and wrapped up around demonstration about materials test- 11 a.m. Students from local high ing and a test on a metal rod. This schools came to campus to learn demonstration was done by two about what engineering is and to see engineering students and a profes- the engineering building, while also sor. The metal rod was placed in a going to presentations and demon- testing machine that would test the strations concerning the various metal rod to failure. While the test fields of engineering. took place, the students explained The day began with the high school how the metal rod and other materi- students gathering on the third als such as wood and concrete were floor of Cebula Hall, where David tested to failure. During the dem- Olwell, Ph.D., dean of engineer- onstration, prospective students ing, gave an opening presentation passed around a metal rod and a about where engineering is used, block of wood that was tested to how everyday objects are results of failure earlier. David Olwell, Ph.D., speaks about exicting opportunities in the engineering field. engineering and how it is a profes- At another session on the third in a different session. During this A brief presentation on mechatron- sion with a certain knowledge base, floor, the visiting students used session, students saw some of the ics occupied a part of the day and experience and licensing. instant-read digital thermometers to senior design projects and had the involved a device that kept a needle “Engineers have a duty to the pub- measure the temperature of various opportunity to ask about them in in an upright position despite the lic,” explained Olwell. places in the room. By doing this, addition to seeing a slideshow about forces of gravity or outside forces. Not only do engineers design and the students were trying to find one of the design projects. The high When the needle was displaced, it test, they also have to make sure where the most heat was lost in the school students also enjoyed an in- would return to its original position room. After troduction to the concept of forces once the force was removed. This their explora- and how they affect the way designs was achieved by using a motor, a tion of the are made. A bridge was used as an computer chip, and programing. room with example of a design that depended Prospective students learned that thermometers, heavily on being able to withstand the concept demonstrated by the they came the forces that could act on it. needle and the motor is useful in back together A session concerning environmen- applications, from cruise control in and talked tal engineering gave prospective a car to a robotic arm. about their students a glimpse into what Following the series of 20 minute findings. an environmental engineer does sessions, the engineering awareness Some se- and the tools they use. Brief expla- day event ended and the prospective nior design nations on water purification and engineering students returned back projects and a testing air quality were given dur- to their respective high schools with three dimen- ing this presentation as well as the a better idea of what a career in en- sional printer machines and chemicals used to test gineering would involve. in action and purify resources such as air and

© Saint Martin’s University 2016 © Saint Martin’s Students observe a 3-D printer in action. were present water. CULTURE, CLUBS & RELIGION SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY MarchF2 21, 2016 Spring festival reminds us that we are all family

Dimin Wen Photos courtesy of Harrison Devine Staff Writer represents fortune and happiness. Gold symbolizes royalty, unity On March 4, the Spring Festival and celebration. The combination Celebration was held in Norman of these two colors were meant to Worthington Conference Center send out greetings and best wishes in order to celebrate the Chinese to everyone who attended the New Year. This event was held by party. The room had a very tradi- the Dragon Boat Club and the Of- tional Chinese feel. As a Chinese fice of International Program and student, I was reminded of home. Development (OIPD). The theme The Lion Dance provided a very of the party was “The Monkey’s exciting opening show. The Lion Night,” as this year will be the Year costume was worn by two people. of the Monkey. Charles Wright and One controlled the head of the Breezie Dzakovic from OIPD were lion, while the other controlled two main advisors for this party. the tail. The head of the lion is They were in charge of supervising very heavy, weighing about ten the Dragon Boat club, who had or- pounds. This makes the perfor- ganized the event. mance a bit more difficult for the Upon walking into the Worthing- performer who must hold the head ton, a red and gold theme colored through the whole dance. the area. Red is the national color The controller of the head also Dancers pose in their traditional Chinese attire. of China and is the main color used controls the eyelashes, making them cultural gap, most American stu- in attendance was that we should in the Chinese national flag. It also move so that the lion can become dents were unable to understand the not separate students by countries. even more Chinese language, but the music It might be a Chinese festival, but realistic. and dance had no barrier. it can be celebrated by every stu- There Wright mentioned that, “I am re- dent from Saint Martin’s. Japanese were many ally proud of this celebration and I students who are learning Chinese other au- enjoy it a lot by myself as well. I re- sang the Happy New Year song in thentic ally appreciated what Chang Chen, Chinese, which was a very poignant Chinese the president of the Dragon Boat reminder that we are all a family. perfor- Club in 2016, has done. She helped The event was able to bring people mances, organized almost everything under together, and besides being just the such as the great pressure. Because we have celebration of the Spring Festival, it Tibetan less Chinese international students was also an amazing opportunity for Dance, as this year, the club needed more help Saints to understand more about the well as than before. Even though they have authentic Chinese festival and its traditional less people, they still kept highly culture, including the food, drinks and classi- enthusiastic and made great effort and language of the Chinese people. cal dances. in every detail. They did a great Because job.” The Chinese Spring Festival Celebration consisted of many speakers. of the The belief represented by students See Paris first Boniface V. Lazzari, O.S.B and that, too, we must recognize. challenge to learn a new discipline friend disabused me of the idea of Guest Writer When I began college, I was living in your second language. Though auditing, and I ended up taking my far away from family and friends I was enrolled in a program at an degree. A few years back, I attended a lec- for the very first time. I was also excellent university leading to a In Cooper’s poem, the protago- ture by the Dean of Grace Episcopal in a somewhat alien environment. degree in theology, I seriously con- nist keeps moving further and Cathedra, San Francisco. Though I Used to living in a fair-sized city, it sidered the possibility of exploring further from Paris where his fear cannot now remember much about was a jolt to find myself in a beauti- the requirements to just be an audi- is trapped—just for safety. In the the dean’s lecture, I was very taken ful, though very rural setting where tor. Much less stress that way—and end, the whole globe seems not safe by a poem he quoted that afternoon, there were no sidewalks (a great after the first day the students in enough. Even with those boundar- so much so that I asked him for a novelty for me) and where one had my class were already speaking ies, the danger seems too close. copy. The poem is by M. Truman to walk about twenty minutes to a of the comprehensive oral exam Cooper concludes his poem: Cooper, and it begins: bus stop. At that, the lone bus ran that we would be required to take You need the kind of friend Suppose that what you fear very infrequently, unlike my native some three years hence. Another Who learns your secret and could be trapped, city which was full of buses and challenge. Fortunately, a California says,“See Paris first.” and held in Paris. even taxis. My homesickness was then you would have rampant. While I pined for what I’d the courage to go left behind, I somehow managed everywhere in the world… to persevere and to discover a new All of us have fears; all of us have comfort zone. It was only years lat- “comfort zones” we may only re- er that I read an interview with ac- luctantly step out of. We all begin tor Tim Curry in The London Times things which may soon seem to be a in which he was quoted as saying, bit overwhelming—so much so that “My only rule is that I try to do we may wonder if we will have the parts that I’m scared of—parts that perseverance needed to complete I’ve got a feeling I might be able to them. If we want to really savor all bring off, but I’m not remotely sure that life has to offer us; if we wish that I can.” to grow as persons, we must step Much to my surprise, intense out of our comfort zone and push homesickness overwhelmed me ourselves to persevere in positive, again many years later when I went though unfamiliar and maybe even to Spain to begin graduate stud- scary let alone new endeavors. ies in theology. It was something A long-time friend of mine, a vo- I’d long wanted to do, but it was a racious reader, had a rule that she step out of my comfort zone. Once had to read the first one hundred I became acclimated to the joys of pages of a book before giving up on Spanish living and made friends, the it. Some things we begin might turn homesickness vanished. Though I out to be ill-matched to who we are, was fluent in the language, it is a University 2016 © Saint Martin’s CULTURE, CLUBS & RELIGION G1 SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY March 21, 2016

Temper tantrums of the rich and powerful Photos retrieved from Creative Commons Lee Kaplan-Unsoeld to shift the attention in order to push impeachment. Staff Writer Rousseff out of power and seize it The people themselves. Some protesters even calling for her On March 13, millions of protest- bore signs calling for the military impeachment, ers throughout multiple cities in to step in and implement their own however, are Brazil took to the streets to demand regime, something that has already backed by the impeachment of their demo- happened multiple times over the wealthy elites cratically elected president, Dilma past century. Needless to say, not all who stand to Rousseff. Belonging to the Partido Brazilians agree with this approach. gain a great dos Trabalhadores (PT) or Workers Brazil is a very divided country, deal if the Party, Rousseff is being targeted by politically as much as financially, Workers Party opposition parties and their sup- and these protests expose some of is taken out porters and it is telling that most that division. According to TeleSur, of power, and of the protesters were white, and a Brazillian media company, groups have plenty middle or upper class. Many politi- behind the protests included Free of money to cal commentators have dubbed the Brazil Movement, Come to the spend on pro- forces behind the current push for Streets, Masons BR, Students for paganda to impeachment as the Brazilian Tea Liberty, Beloved Homeland and that end. Put Party. Indeed the parallels are strik- Straighten Brazil, many of which simply, what ing. boast wealthy backers. is good for Rousseff, who refused to step Students for Liberty is actually a workers is not down, has been implicated in a right-wing group that originated in necessarily bribery scandal that started during the United States with the finan- good for the her time on the board of directors of cial backing of the Koch brothers. wealthy. Petrobras, Brazil’s state-owned (by The Brazilian branch has back- We have a 51 a percent majority) oil company. ing from Héllo Beltrão Filho, an similar divide Her political mentor, former Presi- investment banker and a financial in the U.S., dent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is supporter of the 1964 military coup financially and under similar investigation for his in Brazil. Free Brazil Movement politically, and involvement in the Petrobras scan- is another far-right group that pro- it is important dal. motes free-market policies, and is to note that The acts that were commited dur- actually directly financed by the some of the ing their tenure, which included Koch brothers. Come to the Streets, same key play- President Dilma Rousseff proudly wears the Brazilian presidential paying congress people on a month- an organization that has popped up ers have fallen sash that many would like to take away from her. ly basis for their votes on key is- recently in order to support the pro- on the same sues, are certainly concerning, and tests and the impeachment of Rous- side of the debate. We find the Koch will spend large amounts of money irrefutably criminal. Nevertheless, seff, is financed by Brazil’s richest brothers supporting politicians who to get rid of those presidents. How as Brazilian journalist Ricardo Boe- individual, Jorge Paulo Lemann, have spoken out in favor of im- effective will the simple impeach- chat recently pointed out, members the owner of AmBev, a beer and peaching President Barack Obama, ment of one elected official be in of the opposition parties that are soft drink producer. like Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.), and addressing the real root of the prob- pushing for impeachment were in- Rousseff has done things wrong, Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK), though lem? If Roussef is impeached, or volved in the scandal themselves. as have the politicians who are these attempts have been much less if Obama was impeached – though The opposition, however, is trying now leading the charge for her successful than in Brazil. There it’s a little late in his presidency for have also been a that to happen- would the economy number of Tea Party magically fix itself? Would we all protests in which live happily ever after? individual protesters Of course not. These impeachment have wielded signs processes, fueled by extremely for impeachment, wealthy individuals and taken up by though many Tea the middle class who have dreams Party organizations of becoming wealthy themselves, have kept their dis- are little more than political temper tance from taking of- tantrums. They are not going to ficial stances on the make drastic changes, but, largely subject. It should be because these are middle to upper noted that the major- class white people, they feel that ity of these protesters they are entitled to some sort of are also white, and recognition so they make the big- part of the middle or gest fuss that they can-a request for upper classes. impeachment. So what can we take If poor minorities pushed for im- away from this inter- peachment every time the govern- national parallel? It ment did something that was not is clear that there are in their favor, which they would be extremely wealthy much more justified in doing, I can- people who, when not think of a single president that confronted by a pres- would have made it through their Protesters in the center of Rio de Janeiro rally in support of President Dilma Rousseff, calling Eduardo Cunha, ident whose interests whole term. the president of the Brazilian Senate, to step down instead. go against their own, © Saint Martin’s University 2016 © Saint Martin’s CULTURE, CLUBS & RELIGION SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY MarchG2 21, 2016 Words that we can all understand Lee Kaplan-Unsoeld intro level class, Crime and Society. instilling a sense of morality into future lawyers. Staff Writer When I met with him for the first the first year students that he When you are examining cases time, after a class which I barely teaches. As time goes I have begun in which a 19 year old was locked It is not uncommon in the United understood, he spoke to me in near to understand more of what is be- up for eight months for stealing a States to hear a professor use the perfect English, and laid out for me ing said in class. I have listened to video game worth around $25, it occasional swear word when they is natural to get upset. Thiago has speak passionately about a subject, shown his students that it is okay but one of my professors here in to be upset, indeed it is the only Brazil has taken this to a new level. natural reaction one can have when I am taking four classes in Bra- examining something as messed up zil, two in Portuguese and two in as a nation’s legal code. And this English, three at my study abroad passion transfers itself quite fre- center, and one at Fundação Getulio quently into swear words, spilling Vargas (FGV), one of the top law out of his mouth and putting smiles schools in the country. The latter onto the faces of students. It forces class, Crime and Society, is my only them to listen to what he is saying class with Brazilian students, and to and puts the emotions inspired by make it even more interesting, I get the situation into terms that we all to learn the whole repertoire of Bra- can understand. zilian swear words in the process. This is my only class with a Bra- This article is not to say that I zilian professor in Portuguese and encourage swearing on a regular with Brazilian students, so I cannot basis. I think there is a time and a say if this is the norm or the excep- place for (most) everything, and tion. Whatever it is, it makes for a there are certainly situations in very interesting and engaging class, which one should abstain. That a style that we do not see very often slight disclaimer having been said, at Saint Martin’s, although there is this professor that swears like a one professor that comes to mind. drunk sailor has no problem keep- The point is, this is a different way ing students engaged. of teaching, and for me, a differ- Thiago Bottino da Amaral is a ent way of learning. Though I am well-respected lawyer, profes- no lawyer, I have come to deeply sor and researcher, specializing in Fundação Getulio Vargas from Photo retrieved appreciate the perspective that law- Habeas Corpus trials in Brazil and Thiago Bottino da Amaral uses swear words frequently in the classroom. yers like Thiago bring to the table, abroad. Educated at Columbia Uni- how the class would go. He asked him criticize the harsh penal code because they share my frustration versity, he is sometimes made fun me why I was taking the class, what of Brazil, indict the government for with the broken system and, at least of at FGV because he did not go to year of school I was in and how locking up too many people for mi- in Thiago’s case, they express it in Harvard. Nevertheless, he teaches much of the class I had understood. nor crimes and challenge students terms that I can understand, even a number of courses, including my Bottino da Amaral cares about to think critically about their role as across the language barrier. Father Robert Barron’s Series on the Catholic faith Connie Jensen includes ten episodes; each of which God is love, love is divine life. specific lecture series to show dur- Staff Writer will be shown on Wednesdays in the Without it, life counts for nothing,” ing Lent, Tynan answered, “Well O’Grady Library from 1 p.m. to 2 he said. for one thing, it was available. Most In the Catholic community, Ash p.m. in chronological order. Describing the documentary in of all because of the quality of the Wednesday marks the beginning On Wednesday Feb. 24, episode its entirety, Tynan states, “I would production; it shows beauty which of Lent. When Lent was a liturgi- five began with Baron orienting sum up Bishop Barron’s Catholi- in turn reflects the Divine.” cal season, Lent lasted until Holy viewers to the evangelical aspect of cism Series as a demonstration on For the next documentary series Thursday on March 4. As a peni- the Catholic faith, using Peter and God’s ‘breaking into’ our world. Tynan states he will “probably tential season, Lent will last for 40 Paul from the Bible as archetypes This was done primarily in the life, show the one hour video made by days and end on Holy Saturday, of the church. Peter was described passion, death, resurrection of Je- the BBC and Anglican Bishop N. March 26 - the day before Easter. as representing office, structure and sus of Nazareth whom Christians T. Wright about the resurrection This time is typically spent in fast- hierarchy, while Paul was described call the Christ. But this breaking shortly after Easter.” ing, prayer, and reconciliation with as representing evangelist, mission, through takes place through Chris- Members of the Saint Martin’s God. engagement of culture and procla- tian individuals and through nature community are welcome to come to But what is Lent? And what is its mation. via beauty.” any and all viewings. significance? To connect Peter as an archetype, When asked why he chose this According to Saint Martin’s Chap- Barron used the event of his walking lain, Father Peter Tynan O.S.B. on water to demonstrate the power “Lent has roots dating back to the of faith explaining “as long as we 300’s. It was a period of time of keep our eyes fixed on Jesus we can intense preparation for baptism at walk on stormy waters – look away the Easter Vigil for adults. As adult and we sink.” baptism began to subside, Lent be- Baron also encouraged being aware came more focused on Christians of our own flaws – acknowledging preparing to ‘renew’ their baptismal its difficulty. “It’s like a windshield, promises at Easter. The period of when you drive into the light you forty days was adapted as it had can see all the chips and flaws of the significance in the Bible.” window, turn away from the light Tynan explains that “all Christians and you can’t see it.” can use the period of Lent as a time For Paul, Baron used the event to reflect on how they are doing of his conversion to Christianity to living out their lives. It is a time to exemplify the importance of con- learn how to overcome temptations version and mission, explaining, by practicing abstinence from one “We need to have faith, trust, and thing or another that we normally confidence in turning our life over like.” to Jesus…we must also love fully, Throughout Lent, Tynan will be participating in Christ.” hosting a lecture series, The Cathol- The episode concluded with Baron icism Series, by Bishop Robert Bar- encouraging people to love one an- on; theologian, author, speaker, and other. founder of Word on Fire, a global “To become happy we must per-

media ministry. The documentary form simple acts of love to others. University 2016 © Saint Martin’s SPORTS MarchH1 21, 2016 SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY Rain plays a huge factor at the start of the SMU softball season “It has been a bummer not being being able to play outside when conference season back on track af- Brittany Orlosky able to play games after a couple they can. ter the repeated delays. Miller add- Staff Writer weeks, but we have been working “Although we have to hold prac- ed, “GNAC is very competitive this very hard in keeping the energy tice indoors more often than we year, the teams that have already This year, the Saint Martin’s alive and with a game-ready focus. would have liked, it just makes played half split double headers, women’s softball team has had an I don’t think that it will be diffi- playing outside even more exciting. we are 8 games behind but we have unusual start to their season, due in cult getting back into the swing of Having limited playing time outside had a lot of practice thanks to the large part to the heavy rain that has playing games because along with on our field makes us really appre- rain, but it will mostly be exciting fallen in Lacey these past weeks. practicing these past few weeks, ciates the time that we are given,” to compete against another team.” The Saints are eight games behind I have faith in every single one of Diuco concluded. and have not started their GNAC my teammates that when game The Saints are anxious to get their

season yet due to postponed games time actually comes, we will Photo courtesy of Megan Miller because of weather conditions. all come ready to play with “We started off really well, but the same fighting attitude have had some rain delays for the that helped us succeed in the last few weeks. We are excited to beginning of our season,” start our conference games and Diuco stated. put our hard work to the test,” said The Saints are excited to get sophomore Lindsay Miller. their GNAC season started The Saints put together an impres- and rolling. sive 12-2 nonconference record to “We have definitely grown start the season, but had to postpone since our first game of the multiple games. Due to the delays, season. Yeah, the wins are their first GNAC game did not nice, but the journey is the come until Wednesday, March 17, best part. We have grown in a double-header against Western mentally strong, and contin- Washington University. The Saints ue to improve on our physi- split the two-game series as they cal skills as well. This truly lost the first game 2-1 and won the will be a great season,” she second game 3-1. continued. Although the women’s team has The rain has forced the had many weeks off from games, Saints to practice inside the first-year Lauren Diuco said the Charneski Recreation Center team has been able to stay positive more than usual, so play- and focused. ers have come to appreciate Alyssa Slate connects with the ball. BOX SCORES BASEBALL: Saint Martin’s vs. Central Washington on March 19 Game 1

Game 2

SOFTBALL: Saint Martin’s vs. Montana State Billings on March 19 Game 1

Game 2 © Saint Martin’s University 2016 © Saint Martin’s SPORTS SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY MarchH2 21, 2016 Bittersweet ending to men’s basketball season Photos courtesy of John Chaides Patrick Burns for the last spot in the tournament. program and believe in each Staff Writer They achieved this goal, and felt other,” said first year guard like they had done everything pos- Rhett Baerlocher. The Saints’ Basketball team ended sible to get in. However, junior transfer the year with a blowout 103-86 vic- “The guys really felt like if we student Brandon Kenilvort tory against Western Washington went on and won that game that saw the turning point at a University (WWU), but they were they had done enough to secure a different time in the season. not able to secure a spot in the Great spot. However, the cards didn’t fall “The turning point for us Northwest Athletic Conference into place as we thought, but we was after our loss in Con- (GNAC) Championship Tourna- ended the season on a really posi- cordia, a three-point loss in ment. Going into the game against tive note”, said head coach Alex which we played an awful Western, the Saints needed to win Pribble. game as a team, and after to tie for sixth place with WWU With the victory, the Saints fin- the game we talked as team. ished the season at 9-11 and tied The talk consisted of players with Western Washington for being honest, about their per- the final playoff spot. However, formance so far this year, and they found themselves in a rather calling each other out about complicated tie-breaker scenario, others’ performances on the where they needed Alaska Anchor- year. It was an intense, emo- age to defeat Central Washington. tional talk and ended with us Central knocked off Anchorage 88- coming together, and saying 81 in overtime, ending the Saints’ that we will hold each other post-season chances. accountable and be ready to The season was a tale of up and work and reach our full po- downs for the Saints. After notch- tential.” Kenilvort said. ing a few impressive non-confer- One thing the two players Tyler Copp surveys the floor. ence victories against Cal. State did agree on was the leader- Monterey Bay and Hawaii Hilo, ship of junior transfer, Cole court to bring the team together and the Saints lost eight of their first Preston. make sure we stayed positive when nine GNAC games. However, they “I think everyone had their part in we hit the low points of the season”, were able to rally during the second helping the team win, but I think of added Kenilvort. half of the season, winning eight of Cole as our biggest leader,” stated The Saints will look to carry the their final 11 games. Baerlocher. momentum from the end of the sea- “The biggest turning point was “Cole Preston, not only showed son into spring workouts, as well as the back to back road wins in Mon- leadership on the court by playing into the pre-season next fall. tana and Alaska. That is when we consistent minutes and running our Michael Painter looks to pass the ball. all really started to buy in to the offense, but also worked off the Mikel Smith finishes Shannon Porter ends her indoor runner up at NCAA Indoor track season as an All-American Brittany Orlosky Championships Staff Writer mind always is focused on placing Patrick Burns jumping 7’4 or better. Just have well. And instead of figuring out Staff Writer to fix the little things and I got it. Last weekend, women’s track and what times I am crossing the line, I plan to win the GNAC title for field team member Shannon Porter I sometimes end up counting bod- Mikel Smith is pretty recognizable outdoor and I plan on taking first represented Saint Martin’s at the ies in front of me. This can be good on campus, by his tall stature and at nationals. If I do clear 7’4 or Great Northwest Athletic Confer- and bad” Porter said. the public safety uniform he wears better I’m hoping to make it to the ence (GNAC) by placing as an Overall, Porter is excited about the while watching out for the students World Championships as well, but All-American at the National Colle- experience and was satisfied with on campus. But those students if I can’t do that this year than I giate Athletic Association (NCAA) her placement as an All-American. might not realize that Smith is also have four more years to train,” he Championships in Pittsburg, Kan. “The experience of a national meet a two time All-American athlete for added. Porter ran the 5000 meter and 3000 is always a learning experience, the Saint Martin’s track and field He also hopes to compete as a meter races, placing eighth in in the and it was amazing to be around team. professional high-jumper, but that 3000 meter. athletes with so much talent,” she Smith recently competed at the requires him to train rigorously “It was definitely a goal to come explained. NCAA Indoors Championship in for the chance. “I have to be able out as an All American but had it Porter did not place well during Pittsburg, Kan. At the event, he to jump 7’4 consistently which is not happened I would have been her first face, the 5000 meter, and initially took the lead during the where I’m trying to get to,” Smith satisfied with the indoor season as had to make a few changes in order six-foot 11-inch jump. When the stated. a whole,” Porter said. to go in strong to her next race, the bar was raised to seven feet and one For now, the SMU student body Porter is Saint Martin’s first fe- 3000 meter race. inch, however, he was not able to can see him around campus and male indoor All-American. “After my first race I hadn’t make it over. He ended up taking hopefully they will see him go on to Porter was able to enjoy the ex- placed as well as I thought I would

second place, but believes he can do complete his training goals. Photo courtesy of Mikel Smith perience with her sister, who was so I had to make a mental adjust- better than that in the future. also competing. She was also able ment and recharge for the next day “I was in first until 7’1. I was to spend time with teammate and of competition,” stated Porter. close to making it over 7’1. I have fellow All-American Mikel Smith. She ended up recovering well the hip height to make it over 7’1 “Before both races, I had the from her disappointing start, as with ease I just have to get my unique experience of warming up she recorded a career best time of legs over faster. I do think I could with my sister. It is always nice in 9:35:31 in the 3000 meter. take first. I have enough hip height a bigger meet to see a familiar face Even after winning and breaking to clear at least 7’4 or better,” Smith when I don’t have my usual team- multiple records, as well as set- explained. mates surrounding me. We both had ting personal bests, Porter is still Smith was named an All-American similar goals and were able to talk excited and eager to compete in high-jumper for the second time in before and after.” Porter said. future races. his career and was also named the “My favorite memories from the “I still have the same goals for Great Northwest Athletic Confer- weekend were having my teammate outdoor and am as hungry as ever ence (GNAC) player of the week, Mikel (Smith) place second in the to place better,” stated Porter. acknowledging his great perfor- nation for high jump. And of course mance at the championship. Smith seeing my sister.” has some big plans for the rest of Porter treated these races a little this year and beyond. differently than other races, but still “For this year I am planning on had the same goals in mind.

Mikel Smith jumps 6’11 at nationals. “Being a championship race my University 2016 © Saint Martin’s ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT I1March 21, 2016 SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY “In the Heart of the Sea”: A whale of a good movie Regina Reed Staff Writer have the family name needed for the crew floats hopelessly around the engaged and intrigued the entire job. In their first of many months at ocean for 90 days. Their despera- time, and is beautifully filmed. For those with even the slightest in- sea, the crew experiences a terrible, tion causes them to do the unthink- The rather graphic whaling scene terest in Herman Melville’s “Moby ship-damaging storm, and garners able to survive, and only two boats is cringe worthy, as is watching as Dick,” the film “In the Heart of the one whale. In the search for more, with few surviving men are finally the crew become emaciated at sea Sea” offers an intriguing look into the crew reaches Ecuador. Ignoring rescued. Once returned to Nan- after their run-in with the whale. the events that inspired the famous the warning from another seafarer tucket, the Captain and First Mate The main “action” scenes—the novel. Based on Nathaniel Phil- storm, the first whale and the de- brick’s best-selling book, “In the struction of the Essex—will keep Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the your adrenaline rushing. They are Whaleship Essex,” the Ron Howard placed masterfully to keep one from directed film was released in De- feeling the monotony of the many cember 2015. The film brings to the months at sea. The last large chunk screen the true events that inspired of the movie covering the 90 days Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick.” stranded has the potential to be a The movie begins with the charac- bit boring, but because the view- ter of Herman Melville seeking out ers have become so invested in the the last surviving crew member to characters, the boredom is not felt. have experienced the tragedy of the Though not an action packed Essex at sea, Tom. The bulk of the thriller, “In the Heart of the Sea” film brings to life the true story that is loaded with suspense and skill- Tom relays to Melville. ful filming techniques that keep Photo courtesy of Creative Commons Photo courtesy of Creative In 1820, the whaleship Essex sets “In the Heart of the Sea” was released December 2015. viewers absorbed in the plot. The out with plans to return to Nan- fact that the movie is based on true tucket with a ship full of barrels of about a “demon whale,” they head are urged to refrain from telling the events adds an additional level of whale oil. Tom, a young boy eager toward where they have been prom- truth about the “demon whale” for intrigue and emotion to the view- for whaling, witnesses the power ised a surplus of sperm whales. fear of the tale hurting the whaling ing of the film. “In the Heart of the struggle between Captain Pollard, a They indeed find their whales, but business. However, both Owen and Sea” will captivate even those with man with little experience as a sea- their hunting is stopped when a gi- Captain Pollard refuse to lie about no knowledge or interest in “Moby farer (but with a bloodline to make ant sperm whale maliciously attacks the traumatic events. Dick,” and those who never knew up for that) and the captain’s first the Essex, completely destroying it. Despite “In the Heart of the Sea”’s the inspiration for Melville’s fa- mate, Owen, who was promised Now confined to three small row- less than stellar performance at the mous novel will be enthralled and a position as Captain, but did not boats with little food or water, the box office, the movie keeps viewers satisfied.

“Plan 9 From Outer Space” primer Travis Munday would. What this friend doesn’t behind them. Managing Editor know, though, is that my response is What makes this movie so end- all an elaborate act. I love this film. lessly watchable is that it is clearly “I’m just gonna throw this out In the mid-‘90s, Johnny Depp an unapologetic passion project. In there” is a pretty effective phrase. It starred in a Tim Burton directed Wood’s mind, it needed to be made. coats the speaker in false humility biopic of the film’s director titled He had intended the film-originally that seems real enough to get atten- “Ed Wood.” Though that film ex- titled “A Ghoul Goes West”-to star tion from an audience. No phrase aggerated much of Wood’s strange the elderly, out-of-work horror ac- is more warranted when asking life, Wood himself was definitely a tor Bela Lugosi, but Lugosi ended friends to watch the film “Plan 9 bit of an eccentric. Unfortunately, up dying right after filming began. from Outer Space.” First of all, it’s these eccentricities may explain his So Wood ended up with a few silent in black and white—a big hurdle later descent into alcoholism and shots of Lugosi walking around a for some. But many of the greatest seedier filmmaking. graveyard and no usable story. movies ever made He cobbled one to- are in black and gether though, using white: “Casa- his wife’s chiropractor, blanca,” “Citi- Tom Mason, as a stand- zen Kane,” “Sin in for the late Lugosi. City: A Dame to Mason was significant- Kill For;” all in ly taller than Lugosi rich, colorless and bald, so after a wig tones. fitting and instructions Once this to crouch, he did his small conces- best to imitate the hor- sion is made, ror icon, covering the friends are lower half of his face generally pretty with a cape and lurking open to the ex- around. perience until If that bit doesn’t they actually speak to the flawed na- begin watching ture of the film and the the film. Even powerful, driving force a very polite behind its creation, I person can only don’t know what else Photo retreived from Creative Cwommons Creative from Photo retreived take about two Actors Tor Johnson and Maila Nurmi portraying the walking dead. would. The surround- minutes before ing story, if “story” is letting out a soft-spoken “Can we In 1959, long before Wood’s more used loosely, involves aliens com- watch something else?” troubled years, the film for which ing to earth to resurrect the dead in Being a polite guy myself, I he is remembered best came to the order to warn humanity about what want to tell them no. big screen to do whatever the op- a danger we are to other planets in “You’re going to suffer through posite of “wow” audiences is. “Plan the universe. Given the stakes pres- this and I am going to savor your 9” has been called one of the worst ent in current, cataclysmic cinema suffering,” I say in my head. movies ever made since its screen fare, this logline would end up sell- What actually happens is that I debut. Tragically, just a few years ing millions of tickets. And while mutter a meek “yes” and more or after Wood’s death in the 1970s, the it might make an entertaining and less pretend that I’d remembered film became a renowned cult clas- hollow Michael Bay movie, what it the film wrong and that I didn’t sic both because of its numerous does make is a blemished and un-

© Saint Martin’s University 2016 © Saint Martin’s enjoy it as much as I thought I flaws and the misplaced passion endingly sincere Ed Wood movie. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY March 21,I2 2016 © Saint Martin’s University 2016 © Saint Martin’s OPINION & EDITORIAL MarchJ1 21, 2016 SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY Entering the political fray for the first time Roslyn Buff lack of knowledge on the issues, Thrones” series than from people candidates aren’t helping me figure Staff Writer but another part comes from, what I trying to enter our country illegally. it out. What I saw when I watched feel, is a lack of adequate candidates He stands on national television and the GOP Debate on March 3 was a Earlier this month, I watched as to back with my vote. We are awash makes jokes about the size of his series of questions that went unan- three grown men yelled loudly at in a sea of options: Republican or genitalia. The rude insults he hurls swered. Questions that asked, “how each other and called each other Democrat, Senator Bernie Sanders at the other nominees, among other will you fix this when you become rude names. They wouldn’t stop or former Secretary of State Hillary people, also prevent me from feel- President” and were answered with, even when they were told to. These Clinton, Donald Trump or Senator ing like he deserves my support. “Here is why my opponent won’t three grown men ignored rules and Ted Cruz. Watching the news fur- On the Democratic side, you have fix this and how they will ruin this acted childish on national TV. ther reminds us of all the options we Clinton and Sanders. I, along with country.” I realize that this probably I felt that Rubio-who has since sounds like some sort of dropped out-and Cruz were only reality TV show, and in interested in telling me why I a way I suppose it was. SHOULDN’T vote for Trump, What it certainly doesn’t and not why I SHOULD vote for sound like is what it ac- them. tually was- the March 3 These are not the men I want to GOP Presidential debate run my country. I simply don’t for the 2016 presidential want a president who is okay elections. with resorting to name calling and Let me state with full petty attacks against his competi- disclosure that I am not tion. I don’t want a president who educated on political is- is going to participate in a game sues. I admit to being of “Who Can Shout Loudest.” woefully ignorant about When I watched that debate, I many of the problems saw Governor John Kasich stand that are currently fac- silently until he was asked his ing our nation. I have questions, answer them clearly, much catching up to do and then stop talking when it before I can be anything was someone else’s turn. When resembling an expert on I watch the Democratic debates, the state of our country. I see Sanders answer questions But this is what I am. I clearly and even point out areas in am a 20 year old college which he and Clinton agree. So far student who is preparing Commons Creative from Photo retrieved in my mind, these two candidates to vote for the first time- and I’m have in front of us, and I for one am many others, no longer know if I are my frontrunners because I feel terrified about it. not satisfied with my choices. can fully trust Clinton. Although I I can trust them, and I have respect I’m willing to bet I’m not the Let me start off with the obvious. tend to find many positives about for them as people. only one. I’m certainly not the only I cannot, in good faith, consider Sanders, living at home with my I don’t know yet who I want for person voting for the first time this giving my vote to Trump. For mul- Republican parents leaves me with President. But I know who I don’t year, though I cannot speak toward tiple reasons which I’m sure you the word “socialist” ringing in my want. And perhaps that is all I will the political confidence of my fel- can already guess, I am made very ears, which to my parents seems ever know. But when I get out there low voting virgins. I usually don’t nervous by the idea of a Trump as offensive as Trump’s wall is to on voting day and cast my first ever like to make statements I can’t back presidency. I have many issues with me. Though I know that my parents Presidential ballot, I want my vote up, but I will go out on a limb here Trump, not the least of which be- aren’t always right, growing up to count. But most of all, I want and assume that I’m not the only ing the fact that he wants to build with them for the past 20 years has there to be a candidate on that ballot person who is unsure and scared a wall across our southern border, made me respect them and all in all, who I feel I can count on. about what to do in this upcoming a solution that seems more fit to I don’t know what to believe. election. protect us from the White Walkers And maybe that’s the problem. I Part of my fear comes from my of George R.R. Martin’s “Game of don’t know what to believe, and the

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Dear SMU Community: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and the national theme is “Prevention is Possible.” This year’s campus-wide community campaign focuses on ways individuals and our community as a whole can help prevent sexual violence. Nearly one in five women and one in 71 men are victims of sexual assault but all of us are impacted by sexual violence.1 Everyone understands how sexual violence impacts victims and their families, but the effects of this violent crime on communities and society are less obvious. Sexual violence creates a climate of fear, anger, and/or disbelief in the workplaces, campuses, and communities that it occurs in. Additionally, sexual violence generates criminal justice, medical, and crisis and mental health service expenses. Perhaps most damaging are the lost contributions of survivors. Preventing such a far-reaching and prevalent social issue as sexual violence may seem overwhelming or even impossible. This mentality implies there isn’t a solution—or if there is, we can’t achieve it. But we can and we are. There are many practical steps that are currently being taken in our campus community, including promotion and participation in the month’s calendar of events, Green Dot bystander intervention training, the work of the Violence Against Women Act Team, that of Saints Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE), and the invaluable behind-the-scenes support and advocacy of Saint Martin’s University’s Counseling and Wellness Center staff. However, there are many more things we can do to promote safety, respect, and accountability. Prevention starts with challenging victim-blaming and believing survivors when they disclose. Individuals can model supportive relationships and behaviors, call out harmful attitudes and challenge the societal acceptance of rape. Join us in helping everyone see their role in preventing sexual violence. Please support SMU’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month events and add #SAAM to your tweets and social media posts! You can learn more at www.nsvrc.org/saam. Respectfully, Tim McClain Director of Housing and Residence Life Violence Against Women Act Team Chairperson

Sources 1 Black, M. C., Basile, K. C., Breiding, M. J., Smith, S. G., Walters, M. L., Merrick, M. T., Chen, J., & Stevens, M. R. (2011). National intimate partner and sexual violence survey: 2010 summary report. Retrieved from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/ nisvs_report2010-a.pdf © Saint Martin’s University 2016 © Saint Martin’s OPINION & EDITORIAL SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY MarchJ2 21, 2016 Letter to the Editor: Arbor Vitae perspective on tree cutting on campus The sound of chainsaws and the sight of a tree crashing to the ground will always overwhelm the sound and sight of a small shovel slicing into the earth as it prepares the soil for a tree to be planted. Over the last year, controversy has arisen concerning certain actions taken by the Arbor Vitae (Tree of Life) committee, a standing committee under the auspices of Saint Martin’s Abbey. Several negative articles or opinion pieces have been published in The Belltower. As the chair of the Arbor Vitae, I felt it was time to bring some balance to the discussion by offering a look into the workings of this supposedly nefarious committee. Founded in the fall of 2009 as a way for the abbey and university to address forest, meadow and landscape concerns collaboratively, the Arbor Vitae meets at least quarterly to take action on a variety of issues or projects. From input on the north campus project to the planting of new trees on Father Meinrad Gaul Drive, the committee concerns itself not only with present day circumstances but also with an eye to the future. Research, education, discussion and input from outside sources (e.g. arborists) represent some of the major pieces of our decision making process. Some choices are painful as when the committee, in consultation with a local arborist, voted to remove the rotting maples on the entry drive. As one of the trees was cut, the rot inside was so great that the tree partially collapsed. Though an explanatory email was sent campus-wide before the removals, some folks responded negatively to the sight of barren stumps. In conjunction with the removal of the maples, a plan for replacement trees and a deci- sion to make the entry more symmetrical and unified achieved ratification and support from the leadership of both the abbey and university. Fir trees planted on the east side of Father Meinrad Gaul Drive in the 1980s, as well as a few older trees on both sides, would need to be removed as a result. Numerous discussions led to the choice of the Scarlet oak as the replacement tree. These oaks will eventually dominate the drive and provide a beautiful entry to the campus, but this will all take time, care and patience. Completely logged off in the first part of the last century, a new forest made up mostly of Douglas firs sprang up. This “monoculture,” where one species predominates, has essentially grown all at the same time, maturing to the point where an incurable disease, laminated root rot (Phillenus weirii) has affected the stand, causing ever-increasing pockets of tree death. A forest with a greater variety of trees and maturing at varying rates would have slowed or prevented much of what is occurring. That information, however, was not present early on when it would have mattered. Over many months, the Arbor Vitae pondered possible avenues for halting the advance of the root rot. One option promoted cutting a 50 foot swath through the forest to separate the healthy from the unhealthy trees. This radical cutting without sure knowledge that we had found all of the pockets of the plant pathogen that causes the disease led to the committee rejecting that idea. We finally agreed that planting root rot resistant Western Red cedars on the property was our best and least invasive option and have planted 3400 of them since then. In the meantime, removal of the dead and dying firs is both a practical and a liability issue. Trees affected with laminated root rot are susceptible to what is called “wind throw,” creating a hazardous situation during storms. We therefore elected to bring down the dead and dying trees and send them to market while they still could be used. Time and space do not allow for every situation we have been involved in to be addressed. However, it is important for the larger Saint Martin’s com- munity to know that this committee of monks, staff and faculty pursues actions on campus that serve both to conserve what can be saved and to prepare for and implement change where needed. The Arbor Vitae recognizes that some of our decisions involve making very visible and controversial changes to the campus that can lead to some strong emotions. We often times experience those very emotions ourselves, so we ask that you consider viewing the committee in its totality, not just as a group committed to cutting trees. In other words, long after the roar of the chainsaw has ended, the cedars that have been planted will continue quietly to grow, testifying to a future full of hope. Andrew Moyer Photo retrieved from Creative Commons Creative from Photo retrieved Letter to the Editor: Smokers are humans, not drones Thank you for your interesting opinion piece, in which you compare drone laws to smoking. I think you mean well, and hopefully this doesn’t seem too harsh, but I’d like to make a few points in response. Here’s my first point: Smokers are people, unlike drones. Here’s something about these people: Smokers are disproportionately common among racial minorities, the poor, and combat veterans. In other words, they are often people who need help assimilating into society, people who need to feel that they are welcome in places of higher learning. Because, not surprisingly, these same people have often been deprived of educational advantages early in life, deprived by a system which continually seeks to ostracize minorities, the poor, and veterans. Keith Humphreys, in a Washington Post article from last year, writes, “endlessly raising tobacco taxes eventually becomes cruelly regressive for addicted low-income smokers who can’t or won’t stop smoking.” Applying Humphreys’ argument, I assert that the practice of banning smoking on college campuses is both cruelly regressive and a disturbingly pater- nalistic method of reducing smoking. Of course we want to reduce the amount of smoking, we all want people to be healthier. But surely, on a college campus of all places, one should find smoking reduction efforts in the form of education, and not neo-prohibitionism. So why do I care so much? Surely I must be a smoker. Well, I’m not, but I smoked for several years a long time ago. And I can remember when smoking felt like the only thing I could count on in my life. I can remember the lawyers and the cops and the dirty courthouse steps and I can remember thinking that it was all too much. But then I’d reach for my cigarettes and my lighter, not to smoke, just to feel them there, and know that because I had them I could make it another day. I remember when my college campus, Centralia College, banned smoking. I remember my reaction, the desperate otherness, the feeling of being somehow less than human. I guessed that college wasn’t for persons like me, if I even was a person. I failed my classes that quarter. And though we do “talk a lot about consent on campus,” occasionally inhaling second hand smoke is not akin to rape. I’m not saying that second hand smoke isn’t harmful. I am saying that there are many harmful things in this world, many that, like rape, are even more harmful than second hand smoke; such things might even drive someone to smoke. The Center for Disease Control statistics you provided are very frightening, but the faces of the smokers I see on campus are not frightening. They are faces that look a lot like mine, like yours; we humans really are a lot alike. Stepping out of Harned, I pass a Monk’s Bean barista on her break. She looks tired but still smiles and waves to me. She makes my coffee, we are connected. I breathe the faint scent of tobacco. Funny, after all these years, it still smells like hope. T.J. 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