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AUGUSTAUGUST 28, 30, 2020 2019 Malcolm X Institute Speaks Out on Systemic Racism

COURTESY OF BACHELOR ARCHIVES A portrait of Malcolm Xspainted on the Senior Bench. The Malcolm X Institute for Black Studies has been in the campus-spotlight as of late as the issue of race has taken hold of national political dialogue.

ALEX ROTARU ’22 | OPINION EDITOR • MXI Chairman and current Membership said. “It makes no sense to just take a up, simply because he was wearing a Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Rayshard Chair, said. “[It shows from] the prison knee on a person’s neck with your full hoodie,” Shepler said. The mother of Juan Brooks. These were three names in a industrial complex, and even in the way body force for no reason.” Montenegro ‘23, an MXI member, is an long-standing series of African-Americans some colleges determine whom they’re These victims of police brutality were African-American grade school teacher. murdered in police-related incidents. going to accept. There’s a danger of other people’s friends, significant others, “When she was just starting,” Montenegro However, the global pandemic enabled implicit bias [stemming from these kinds relatives, or colleagues. Warbington said, “she would have a lot of problems more people to witness the injustice and of situations].” “The main difference himself went to high-school with another with the school system itself. They would systemic racism ingrained in American between [the Civil Rights Movement victim of police brutality, Dreasjon Reed, put her in an excessive training program society, and, as a result, more people Era] and now is that people back then who was fatally shot in Indianapolis that was not required of her colleagues. have been supporting the Black Lives would just be open about their racism, on May 6, 2020, according to the Also, her colleagues would not place her Matter movement than ever before. as it was acceptable in society,” Kenny Indianapolis Star. “I took that [incident] in meetings where she needed to be in so Still, America needs to do better, as the Coleman ‘22, current MXI Chairman, said. personally,” Warbington said. “It’s that she could understand what she was response to such injustice is, as of right “However, as far as topics like police literally getting too close to home. That teaching for the rest of the year.” now, insufficient. In this sense, The brutality go, that hasn’t changed since happened in my hometown to someone I At the same time, the recent protests Bachelor sat down with various officers then. My dad, who is 58 years old, told went to school with, rode the bus with, are sparking hope that the United States from the Malcolm X Institute of Black me that everything that’s going on right and [saw almost every day].” will overcome some aspects of systemic Studies to discuss how systemic racism now has been going on for a long time. However, systemic racism does not racism, and one of the first things people affects them in their daily lives, how The difference is that today we have limit itself to just the police. For instance, can do is educate themselves on African- minor things can reinforce discrimination, cameras, videos, and all that, [which when applying for college, Lang said he American history. “Just go and educate and how systemic racism goes beyond helps society keep the police accountable felt “slighted because of the demographic yourself,” Coleman said. police brutality. for their actions].” [he is] a part of” at some institutions. At Wabash, students have many Many people wrongly assume that The Black Lives Matter protests that Lang also discovered, through his avenues to educate themselves on racism has been resolved since the Civil have been occurring since George Floyd’s internship at the St. Joseph County Health the matter. They can take any course Rights Movement Era of the 1960s and murder aim to keep police departments Department, that “Most of the health listed as BLS (Black Studies), they can 1970s. While the Civil Rights Movement across the nation accountable for their disparities come from forms of systemic join the African Students Association did better African-Americans’ situation actions against African-American racism,” Lang said. William Shepler ‘23, and the Malcolm X Institute, they can by giving Civil Rights and by protecting people. When asked about how they felt the MXI Community Co-Chair, had his attend lectures and check out books and them from overt discrimination, today’s about George Floyd’s murder, everyone African-american uncle, who was an oral movies from the Lilly Library, and they Black Lives Matter movement focuses interviewed said they were outraged, surgeon, get kicked out of a Walmart can educate their fellow students when on systemic racism, where “racism and rightfully so. “At the end of the day, because “[the staff] felt like they were they make mistakes. The Bachelor has still functions in other systems of [George Floyd] posed no threat to that threatened, because he looked like he also dedicated 3 of last week’s Opinion oppression,” Malcolm Lang ‘21, previous cop,” MXI member Leo Warbington ‘22 was going to steal or shoot the place columns to systemic racism in America. Career Service in the Era of COVID-19 JAKOB GOODWIN ’24 | STAFF within 24 hours. WRITER • On March 17th, President Just as the country went through Hess announced the suspension of historic levels of job loss and in-person classes for the remainder of unemployment, Wabash men had similar the Spring semester. Students had to problems with internship and job offers. figure out how to turn their bedrooms, Roland told me that over 80 internships living rooms, or kitchen tables into a were cancelled, and 31 job offers were classroom. Professors had to transfer revoked or postponed. One of the major the rest of their curriculum to online problems for Career Services was the learning. The entire Wabash community 140+ internships that the college helps adapted to virtual classes, including the fund every year. Morin said that the Career Services department. I zoom- Dill Fund, amongst other financial ed with Associate Dean of Professional resources, helped ensure that more development and Director of the than 80 internships were virtualized, Center for Innovation, Business, and not including the 25 internships that Entrepreneurship Roland Morin ’91 to ask the CIBE maintains for first year junior him how the Career Services department consultants. adjusted to the pandemic and what As this school year began and future happened over the summer. opportunities in what may be a post- Just as students had an idea that COVID-19 world presented themselves, classes may be online, Morin had a Career Services has changed how they feeling. Seeing that other schools were support students during the school year. sending students home and going virtual, Throughout the semester and year, there Career Services expected that Wabash will be virtual job fairs and opportunities would follow suit. After the call was to virtually meet with recruiters. Every

made to go virtual, Career Services week, Career Services will hold a PHOTO COURTESY OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS immediately wondered how they would virtual Coffee and Careers event, some help students throughout this pandemic. including prizes and other rewards. One Career Service Director Roland Morin ‘91 posing with Rob Shook ‘83. The first step in making sure students other event happening this semester is knew that Career Services was there to a Professional Immersion Experience help was implementing virtual office (PIE) event pertaining to government change. In his discussions with industry and being able to speak, read and write hours so that students could talk about services. Multiple Wabash alums based in leaders and employers, Morin asked what well. Luckily, Wabash already teaches internships and job opportunities that Washington D.C. will speak virtually to skills Wabash men will need to succeed us to do these things, but they have soon were gone. Morin knew that many help students interested in public service in a post-COVID job market. It was clear only become more important in the new businesses were going to be experiencing learn about that industry. Career Services through the beginning of this pandemic reality we are in. layoffs, so he sent an email to the entire is also looking to help students gain that those who could adapt to a virtual The Career Services department had National Association of Wabash Men. certifications and other experiences that world would do well, and that ability to to change in reaction to this pandemic. Entitled “Calling All Little Giants“, Morin will help in the future. Look out for that adapt quickly is one that employers will But what has not changed is their asked alums to help talk to students announcement. look for. Along with being adaptable, commitment to help students navigate who were interested in their individual Looking to the future, the job market employers are looking for the soft skills the job market and become successful industries. 200+ alums reached out and the skills new employees need will like understanding emotional intelligence Wabash men.

VOLUME 113 • ISSUE 2 THE BACHELOR GUIDE TO HOOSIER HIKING AUSTIN HOOD ‘21 | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The Bachelor has compiled a list • It’s no secret: weekend prospects of our favorite hiking spots around on campus are looking a little grim Indiana to encourage students to get Spring Mill State Park this semester. All Wabash students some fresh (non-infected) air this are looking for ways to beat the fall. Indiana may not be the first Quarantine Blues these days, and destination you think of when it comes Netflix and video games only go so far. to hiking, but there are some real Plus,we are all looking for ways to get hidden gems to be had throughout the our steps in and work off the Pandemic state. Grab some trail mix and go enjoy Padding. the Indiana great outdoors, Wallies! McCormick’s Creek

PHOTO COURTESY OF HOOSIERHIKERSCOUNCIL.ORG The historic mill at Spring Mill State Park.

For those who enjoy a scenic drive, the 109-mile trek down State Roads 231 and 37 to this hidden gem surely will not disappoint. Once you’re there, be sure to explore the park’s sprawling system of caves and sinkholes (boat tours are available), rugged hiking through virgin timber and an historic pioneer village. Recommended gear: picnic supplies, a headlamp, water shoes.

PHOTO COURTESY OF STATEPARKS.COM The waterfall at McCormick’s Creek, the center of the park.

Indiana’s oldest state park is also one if its most beautiful. This popular Shades State Park destination, located in Spencer, is great for novice hikers. Be sure to take the trail up the park’s namesake creek and enjoy the wonders of the legendary waterfall. Suggested gear: waterproof boots/sandals. Indiana Dunes

AUSTIN HOOD ‘21/PHOTO A view of Sugar Creek as it runs through Shades.

This park should be Destination A for any novice to Indiana trails. Just 12 miles from campus, this DNR property boasts stunning views of Sugar Creek, steep sandstone cliff and waterfalls galore. Be sure to venture into Pine Hills PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Nature Preserve and enjoy some seriously spectacular landscapes while here. Recommended gear: bug spray, waterproof boots/sandals. The sun sets on Lake Michigan at Indiana Dunes.

Be sure to ask those guys in your living unit who cannot shut up about being from “Da Region” about this one. If you are a coastal transplant and find yourself missing the sights, sounds, and smells of the beach, Indiana’s only National Morgan-Monroe State Park is the destination for you. When you take the journey up north, be sure to enjoy the hundreds of rare plant species native to the park, or take a dip in Lake Michigan (if it’s warm enough), and views of the spectacular Chicago skyline. Recommended gear: a swimsuit, sunscreen, a good book. Forest

PHOTO COURTESY OF HOOSIERHIKERSCOUNCIL.ORG In addition to beingan historian, Prof. Warner is a professionally trained chef.

If dense forest, rolling hills and backcountry camping are your jam, Morgan- Monroe State Forest is heaven on earth. Located about 16 miles northeast of Bloomington, this DNR property has every bit as much charm as Brown County State Park, without nearly as large of a crowd (not to mention, no entry fee). Hit this spot in mid to late October and you’re sure to be lost in a fall foliage wonderland. Recommended gear: good hiking boots, a hammock, plenty of snacks.

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Appreciation for Wabash College

skip class whenever I want. Maybe you love the most, or even hate, can not. I love living the broke college boy Kyle Holmer can add pass comps to that list as well. be taken away from us in an instance. life, and spending countless hours of ’21 Though I, alongside my other senior It may be hard to wake up for an 8 a.m. my week doing homework or studying peers, still might be able to accomplish class every day and it may suck studying for an important exam, if it means I get Reply to this editorial at all of those things, the current state 7 hours straight for an exam and still to be here with my Wabash brothers. [email protected] of this pandemic still looms over many get a bad grade on it, but I can assure However, I do have to admit that the aspects of campus and may not allow you that it is far better than sitting at thought of being done here is finally us to do these senior things with the home, in your bedroom, all alone behind starting to set in, and has made me utmost freedom. Instead of getting the camera on your computer. I, for one, seriously reflect on my prior years here. discouraged and allowing this pandemic was one of those guys that dreaded going So I write this to urge everyone to to get the best of my remaining time, to class every day but soon realized I appreciate all that Wabash College I have learned to be truly grateful and would much rather attend 8 classes a has offered and will offer you. From s I entered my freshman year thoroughly appreciate every day I get to day in person than 1 class a day online. traditions like Chapel Sing or walking at Wabash College, I had spend at Wabash. While going to class is just one example under the arch as you graduate, to envisioned the four years I A This is the message I am trying to send of something that I encourage my peers beating the school down south, for the would be here with many hopes and out to my Wabash peers, especially my to appreciate more, there are so many billionth time, in the famous Monon desires. Shockingly enough, I never fellow seniors: be grateful for this school other things that we generally take for Bell game, Wabash College will offer hoped or desired to deal with a global and everything that it offers. Though granted until we are without them. an atmosphere and brotherhood unlike pandemic, especially during my senior times here can get really tough with all Overall, the message that I am trying any other college. I strongly encourage year. I pictured my senior year to be my the hours invested in homework, sports, to send out is that we all go to a very all those who have the privilege of best and most memorable year here: or clubs, I urge you all to never take a special school, and we should cherish attending this school to never take a the year I would finally get to do senior second of it for granted. No other school every moment we spend here. My four single second for granted and to reflect things like sit on the senior bench, walk operates the way Wabash does. As this years here at Wabash College are quickly proudly all that you have experienced under the arch, and, most importantly, pandemic has shown us, the things we coming to an end, whether I like it or and achieved.

Responsibility will give Your Life Meaning

I could have chosen to stay at home, go healthier (being healthy is a very broad speak from experience, Wallies. I have Joshua to a mediocre college in Evansville or term, I know). While you lift you search done it many times as well. Wiggins ‘21 nearby, lived at home with my parents for your optimal load. Your optimal And when it comes to bearing too much like a loser, and wasted a good deal of load is a point where you are toeing the weight, it is clear when you have reached Reply to this editorial at my time partying with my high school line between too much weight and not your breaking point. Now that does not [email protected] friends. I could have done that, but I enough weight. There is an optimal load mean we cannot improve ourselves. Any chose not to. I knew that perhaps such for everyone, and some can lift more weightlifter worth their salt has the a life would be way more fun, certainly than others. If you are not performing goal of becoming measurably stronger far less rigorous. But would it have been at your optimal load, you’re pretty much than when they started. Also, like more meaningful? I am not so sure. wasting your time. Lift too much, and the weightlifter, we should strive to As a developing Little Giant, I would like you risk getting injured. become more capable people and become to point something out to all my fellow I think we can apply this line of thought stronger in life generally. Toeing the line Wallies out there (or at least those who to our lives. There is a certain load of the optimal load also means pushing esponsibility, in my experience, like to read this publication): Life is of work we can all handle in life, and the line and breaking your limits. is the key to a meaningful about responsibility. Responsibility gives when we don’t lift that load,we become So, Wallies, my advice to you would be life. I have found this to be life its meaning: it’s what makes a cruel filled with contempt for ourselves. We to bear a load while you are here. Do R world palatable and makes a difficult life constantly criticize ourselves for not not spend all your free time playing especially true here at Wabash. When I talk about Wabash to my friends and joyful and fulfilling at the same time. doing something with our lives - or at video games, and make sure you go to family back home, the question of ‘Why What would one do without least some do -, or we realize that we are class, go to practice, take it easy on the did you choose Wabash?’ is asked more responsibility? Would they spend the rest not performing to our full capacity for partying, and the like. Now that doesn’t often than not. They ask me why, in of their days wallowing in self-pity and whatever reason. mean you shouldn’t unwind every now particular, did you decide to go to a contempt? Perhaps sit idly by as their In that same breath, if we choose to and again. A drink with friends here and college with a rigorous study life, away life wastes away in boredom? overburden ourselves unnecessarily, we there or a quick round of Fortnite/Apex from your home, without any women We are all men here at Wabash. Men burn out consequently. I have a sneaking might do you a bit of good - whatever (that was the kicker for everyone), and are, in a sense, beasts of burden. And suspicion you all know what I am talking turns your crank. However, moderation choose this life for yourself? Wouldn’t it I do not use this derogatorily. Here is about. Instead of studying for that exam is key here. Do not come to neglect your make more sense to go to one of the co- a fun analogy for you all: imagine you or writing that paper, you thought it responsibilities here at Wabash, you will ed schools near you and just stay home? are a weightlifter. There is potential for might be more worthwhile to shoot likely regret it in the autumn of your Well, believe me, I have asked myself physical gains when lifting weights; do the breeze with your friends or watch days and might ask the scariest question that question far more than all of my it with discipline and proper form and YouTube videos about things that really of them all: “What might have been?” friends and family members combined. you become stronger and, to an extent, have no utility in your immediate life. I

Finding Community in the Age of Identities

respective claims on our identities, Rights Act of 1964 this June – another tapestry of life. Unlike its dark facsimile, Joseph sometimes even from within our own major milestone in this nation’s history. tribalism - which is characterized Julian ‘22 families. It has become a herculean Our very day-to-day realities as by exclusivity, tests of purity, and task to determine how many ‘cares’ to college students, too, are in constant conformity -, community seeks to reach Reply to this editorial at allocate to any individual concern. Where flux thanks to the pandemic. As the out, build, and grow relationships. [email protected] in the rapidly changing world do we find ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus Instead of a campground full of little and root ourselves? once taught, “Everything changes and pup tents, think more like a big top. You Given all of this, it can feel naturally nothing stands still.” Make no mistake, won’t find universal agreement among tempting to make bold, decisive introspection is a powerful, precise true communities. Within tribalism, you proclamations of identity: “This is where scalpel, with which we cut to the center are much more likely to find only those I stand!” In the midst of such great of our being. But how helpful, really, who look, think, and feel like you. But sturm und drang, seeking stability in is the spirit of individualism when who don’t be fooled: these ‘tribes’ are defined his year has been a crisis of one’s unshakeable, immutable, self- we and how we see ourselves are never by their membership; communities are crises. We find ourselves torn, determined identity sounds like a great stands still? How beneficial are so-called defined by their actions. The Wabash Tpulled in far too many directions idea. Except right now, even the most ‘identity politics,’ when we are spread so community, for example, learns by events rightly demanding our full fixed of identities are changing on a personally and ideologically thin? together, plays together, and keeps and immediate concern, energy, and seismic scale. Politically speaking, this These crises we face cannot be solved contagion at bay together. attention. This is intersectionality’s year’s Democratic National Convention by a lone knight in shining armor, so Communities advocate for social worst nightmare. A deadly virus featured the prominent Republican perhaps it’s time to stop polishing progress, contribute what they can, and continues to ravage the country, while and former Governor John Kasich, and our armor, rigid and inflexible as it speak up for one another. They don’t systemic racism strikes us at our very the self-described party affiliations is. Instead of holding fast to our rigid waste their moment squabbling over core through crimes perpetrated by of voters from both parties appear to preconceived notions of unchanging who or how many get to participate. the very institutions that were meant shift as rapidly as the twenty-four- selfhood, we can and should meet the They don’t turn away potential voters to keep us safe. Meanwhile, those hour news cycle. Americans of all races moment with adaptability, embracing for not being conservative or progressive institutions meant to keep us healthy and backgrounds in all fifty states are and moving with the rapid vicissitude of enough. And they certainly don’t shame face mounting distrust and endure standing up, some for the first time, to the ‘right now’. And for that, we need and blame instead of solving problems. attacks and slander from the highest of acknowledge the universal truth that some sort of community. Only through communities can we affect strata. Whom should we trust? Black Lives Matter. LGBTQ+ Americans Communities are the essential common real, meaningful, and lasting change in We also face unbelievable pressure from were granted protection under the Civil threads which run through the rich today’s world. dissenting camps clamoring for their

Whom will You vote for?

a multitude of excellent options, the offender, cannot get through a sentence turd sandwich because it is probably the Drew students whittle down the candidates without stuttering, and is the definition choice that I will always have.” Bluethmann to a giant douche and a turd sandwich. of a career politician. In 2020, Trump is Maybe Stan is right: perhaps I should As the town’s people form allegiances to the giant douche, and Biden is the turd learn to choose between a giant douche ’22 the giant douche and the turd sandwich, sandwich. Neither represents America, and a turd sandwich. But when both Reply to this editorial at people become increasingly polarized. her values, and the people who live here. candidates are equally horrible choices, [email protected] The episode focuses on Stan, who feels And once again, Americans are more I do not feel that I have to choose. And that both options are equally as bad, polarized than ever, arguing whether a I won’t. I refuse to let society pressure and does not want to vote. Throughout giant douche or a turd sandwich will be me into choosing between two nearly the episode, many friends attempt to the best person to lead this country. identical candidates, especially when pressure Stan into voting with “good The episode concludes after Stan finally both suck. The left media wants to make intentions,” only to freak out when he decides to vote for Turd Sandwich. But Trump look like Hitler. The right media does not support their candidate. he quickly realizes that his vote did not wants to make Biden look like Stalin. his summer, I rewatched a classic Even though Parker and Stone made matter because giant douche won by a But, much like Hitler and Stalin, Biden South Park episode from season this episode in 2004, we find ourselves large margin. Along the way, “South and Trump and much closer together on Teight, titled “Douche and Turd.” once again choosing between a giant Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt a political compass than they are apart. The episode starts with the kids at douche and a turd sandwich in the 2020 Stone show some mature thinking. One And the only difference between the a South Park Elementary School pep presidential election. Both candidates PETA eco-terrorist says, “Every election two is that Trump is a giant douche, and rally. The students are celebrating their are equally unfit for office, and we since the beginning of time has been Biden is a turd sandwich. I cannot choose mascot, The Cow, when several PETA have to choose the lesser of two evils. between some giant douche and some because I have no options to begin with. eco-terrorists show up and pressure the One candidate is a narcissist, an anti- turd sandwich. They’re the only people Ask yourself: who do you want in White school to change its mascot because it leader, a possible sex offender, and more who suck up enough to make it that far House come November, a giant douche or is offensive to animals. The student concerned about his Twitter profile than in politics.” After deciding to vote, Stan a turd sandwich? body then holds an election to determine running the country. The other candidate says, “I learned that I better get used to the new name of the mascot. Despite has early signs of dementia, is a sex choosing between a giant douche and a THE BACHELOR | WABASHCOLLEGEBACHELOR.COM | 3 NEWS Wabash Gone Digital: Student Life on a Residential Campus During COVID-19

CASEY AKERS ‘21/PHOTO Students on the mall for Chapel. Student life at Wabash is drastially different this semester due to COVID-19 concerns. ALEX ROTARU ’22 | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “From the backend perspective, Also, “the AFC team will work with the decisions quickly. We’re in a global • COVID-19 sparked many changes to it’s also great for the Student Senate, student CARE Leaders, Jill Rodgers, pandemic, after all, so we no longer human life - such as mask wearing, so we can see how money is being and the administration to make sure have the luxury of time to sit back frequent handwashing, and social spent, who’s spending, who’s coming clubs and organizations have funding together and gather all the data and all distancing - collectively known as “the to events, [and the like].” This will for proper sanitation throughout the statistics at every moment in time.” new normal.” With classes having help ensure that student events better semester,” Zubeck said. The greatest challenge will be only recently started, many people are enhance student life, while also Given the unprecedented situation adapting tradition to COVID-19. For wondering what the new normal will increasing resource allocation efficiency for student life at Wabash, the Student instance, Ringing In and Chapel Talks look like for student life on college for all student life events. Life Staff have been holding training have been held on the Mall, with chairs and university campuses. The Bachelor Students events also have to follow sessions on how to use Presence set up to be 6 feet apart. “Our traditions sat down with Student Body President certain health and safety guidelines: and manage club pages.The training will have to be adapted this year,” Charles Esterline ‘21 to discuss how if permitted otherwise, most events includes,how to plan events and what Esterline said. “This is a good learning Wabash is adapting its events, from will either be virtual or held outside, to look out for, and how the traditional point for our community about what scheduling to execution, to the realities attendance must be taken for contact policies have changed in response to traditions we can live without for the of COVID-19. tracing purposes, everyone must wear COVID-19. Today at 12.15 p.m., there year. I think it’s all about spending our Unlike in previous years, all student a mask and socially distance, and food will be one last session on how to create risk budget. We need to make sure that event planning will go through the cannot be self-served. budget requests for a club. we’re keeping our community safe, and online platform Presence. “Presence In response to these guidelines and While all this shift to virtual we need to have an honest discussion is a database that helps clubs manage other changes to student events policy, procedures and safety guidelines with ourselves and our leaders about their membership and budgets, while the Audit and Finance Committee also will help ensure people stay healthy what events we feel comfortable doing.” also keeping students informed about made changes to how they operate during events, what campus needs The Bachelor encourages everyone to what’s going on on campus,” Esterline and what they will do to ensure clubs right now is effective leadership, clear visit wabash.presence.io, and to explore said. On Presence, club officers can can organize events that conform with communication, and good decision- every club Wabash College has to offer. create events, submit budget requests, the above guidelines. Among other making. “We [also] need to be able to Also,The Bachelor has a Presence page, track attendance at their events, and initiatives, the AFC passed “a bylaw push the decision tree further down and is welcoming new staff members. manage their roster.Gone are the that will allow clubs to borrow other in our organizations.,” Esterline said. All interested studentsare encouraged days of Scheduler reservations, Excel clubs inventory (a week at time when “Instead of always relying on one person to contact any of the current editors, spreadsheet budget requests, and it is not being used),” Student Body to make all decisions, we can empower whose contact information is listed on printed forms to turn in. Treasurer Michael Zubeck ‘21 said. our club officers to make critical Page 6. Catching Up with Dr. Mikek on Latest Achievements and Personal Life SIMON DECAPUA ’23 | STAFF WRITER established based on generous donation that you think contributed to you being be in danger if you don’t keep distance • Dr. Mikek, Professor of Economics, of the three family names in the award. chosen to earn this award? and don’t wear a mask. If you are sick, recently won the McLain-McTurnan- There is a parallel award for research A: What have I done? I am not stay away from others. Second, this is Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award. where one professor gets some time completely sure, but I suspect that a weird world that will not last forever. During an interview with The Bachelor off to pursue his/her research. Since I my high respect for students and my So, think beyond this semester and keep he answered some of the question’s came to the college it has been awarded high academic standards mixed with working in your garden of knowledge. students may have about himself and annually to a number of people that I a genuine interest in people I am Third, be disciplined…. Don’t just Zoom the award. He also encouraged students admire deeply. encountering played a role. But, I am in because you were too lazy to get up. to listen to a recent podcast the college Q: Is there anyone you would like to not really sure… It is totally a guess. I Go to bed by about midnight – every made about the award at https://bit. thank for the award? think it may have to do with how I treat night! Structure your time as you would ly/2XMXSAC A: I would definitely like to thank my students… or maybe not. in normal semesters. Fourth, be kind to Q: Can you please give us a little family without whom I would not be the Q: Do you have any advice for Wabash yourself and others around you! background about the McLain-McTurnan- man I am. I would also like to thank my students about being on campus this If you see Dr. Mikek on campus this Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award? faculty colleagues (including president semester? semester either in person or virtually, A: Unfortunately, I cannot give you Feller) that shaped me in a much better A: I definitely have advice for student please congratulate him on this high much in terms of the background of the teacher I ever thought I would become. for this semester. First, observe social honor. award. My understanding is that it was Q: What have you done at Wabash distance!!!!!! There are people that can Wabash’s 2020 Princeton Review Rankings

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Most Accesible Professors: #4

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Because this is a and Security, has only been a part of sphere and every department. school paper, the content and character with- Wabash for two . His evident passion for There are many new emotions and Hi-Five to the RNC for calling out Joe in will cater to the student body’s interests, the community has been a vital factor in difficulties that come with being on ideas, and issues. Further, this publication Biden’s nepotism with *checks notes* will serve as a medium and forum for student the department’s adjustment to in-house campus this semester, and these are not six different speakers named Trump. opinions and ideas. operation. The objective of his work only felt by students. Kearns expressed Reports indicate that Jerry Falwell Jr. Although an individual newspaper, the Board thus far, above and beyond keeping our a familiar fear, something we all face loved watching. of Publications publishes The Bachelor. The community safe at all times, has been to daily on campus: the unknown. The job Bachelor and BOP receive funding from the push for more student involvement. requires his team to be out and around Wabash College Student Senate, which derives In his own words, the goal of people, ensuring our safety, while also NATURE: 1, RACISTS: 0 its funds from the Wabash College student campus safety security is “not to police keeping health a top priority. body. students, but to give them a resource.” One of his biggest fears is Hi-Five to Mother Nature for dealing Letters (e-mails) to the editor are welcomed Like everyone on campus, Kearns has departmental quarantine, which would another loss to the Confederacy. Lake and encouraged. They will only be published had to adjust to campus life during a threaten the strength of Wabash’s Charles, LA voted two weeks ago if they include name, phone, or e-mail, and are global pandemic. Despite this, his team safety and security. 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It away even the most dear of Wabash statistics at every moment in time.” to incorporate healthy measures into us, understanding that the Wabash is delivered freely to all students, faculty, traditions: getting drunk enough to The greatest challenge will be their daily routines because they know brotherhood will be a vital tool for and staff at Wabash College. All advertising forget your first name on a Saturday adapting tradition to COVID-19. For that, despite often working behind success this semester. He encourages published in the Bachelor is subject to an morning. Oh wait, that’s not cancelled? instance, Ringing In and Chapel Talks the scenes, their work is extremely Wabash students to use all resources established rate card. The Bachelor reserves I know what our weekend plans are. have been held on the Mall, with chairs the right to deny requests for publication meaningful to our community. available, everyone is there to help. set up to be 6 feet apart. “Our traditions of advertisements. Student organizations of Dir. Kearns also noted and Once this is over, and when your will have to be adapted this year,” Wabash College may purchase advertisements appreciated the versatility of the friends and family ask about your Esterline said. “This is a good learning at half the listed rate. Wabash staff, specifically sports “when I was a freshman…” war stories, point for our community about what The Bachelor is a member of the Hoosier State coaches, who have willingly stepped your story is starting now. Kearns is traditions we can live without for the and Indiana Collegiate Press Associations in to fill new and unfamiliar roles impressed at how hard-working Wabash year. I think it’s all about spending our (HSPA and ICPA). throughout all of campus. The Little men are on campus. Especially when it risk budget. We need to make sure that Giants defensive line coach would comes to setting off the fire alarms. He we’re keeping our community safe, and certainly add to the safety of campus knows, every time. we need to have an honest discussion with ourselves and our leaders about what events we feel comfortable doing.” The Bachelor encourages everyone to visit wabash.presence.io, and to explore every club Wabash College has to offer. Also,The Bachelor has a Presence page, and is welcoming new staff members. SPORTS All interested studentsare encouraged to contact any of the current editors, whose contact information is listed on Page 6. Little Giant Stadium Update BLAKE LARGENT ’22 | SPORTS Catching Up with Dr. Mikek on Latest EDITOR • The 2020 academic year is off and running for Wabash College. Many changes have occurred at Wabash since last spring, and returning students are facing a new and Achievements and Personal Life different year in many ways. This includes be in danger if you don’t keep distance athletics, despite the cancellation of all sporting and don’t wear a mask. If you are sick, events this fall. When students were sent stay away from others. Second, this is home early last spring, the new Little Giant a weird world that will not last forever. Stadium was merely a project in the works. A So, think beyond this semester and keepquick glance at the football field this semester, working in your garden of knowledge. however, will show the immense progress Third, be disciplined…. Don’t just Zoom made on the stadium since then. in because you were too lazy to get up. “The timeline for the stadium remained Go to bed by about midnight – every steady throughout the spring and into the night! Structure your time as you would summer,” Matt Tanney ’05, Director of in normal semesters. Fourth, be kind to Athletics and Campus Wellness, said. Tanney yourself and others around you! has remained an integral part of overseeing If you see Dr. Mikek on campus this many aspects of the stadium’s progress. semester either in person or virtually, “Following the announcement in late July on the please congratulate him on this high temporary suspension of athletics competition, honor. we had some flexibility to adjust schedules, but work otherwise continued as scheduled,” Tanney said. “Most people would be surprised at the amount of underground utilities and infrastructure required to build an entirely new stadium. The plumbing, and electrical, for example, aren’t necessarily visible, but it’s an impressive part of the project.” An impressive feat in the construction of the stadium is how fast progress has been made. Tanney was also impressed with the efficiency and planning that went into the stadium’s creation. “It’s just not typical to construct a stadium of this size and scope in roughly one year,” he said. “The teams at F.A. JIM AMIDON ’87 / PHOTO Wilhelm, DLR, the city of Crawfordsville, and Construction crews work on Little Giant Stadium during the summer. Temporary occupancy is expected to be available as many others collaborated and contributed in early as September. countless ways and we’re grateful for their willingness to partner on such an aggressive construction schedule. The facility aligns our football and track and field teams, but we and traditions in the new stadium. campus together - at a safe physical distance, closely with the original vision, and that’s a expect multiple other uses for campus events,” The now-cancelled 2020 Monon Bell Classic of course.” credit to the aforementioned partners.” Tanney said. “Consider this: we now have an had been in the minds of almost every Wabash “At 99% of other college campuses, this Jim Amidon, Chief of Staff, Director of outdoor space that holds 3,000+ spectators fan as an early memory to be created in the project doesn’t happen,” Tanney said. “Thanks Strategic Communications, and Secretary of with ADA seating, ample bathrooms, and new stadium. Despite the cancellation of fall to the shared commitment and leadership from the College, has also seen the progress of the a climate controlled second floor. When sports, Tanney remained optimistic about the the anonymous donors that stepped forward stadium this summer. “It was really hard on the pandemic passes, we expect countless completion and use of the stadium this fall. last year, to the architects, engineers, trustees, me throughout the spring because I was here opportunities for the facility beyond home “We’re optimistic that temporary occupancy President [Gregory] Hess, and now, President on campus every day and got to see the stadium athletics competitions. of the new field and track will be available in [Scott] Feller, we’re very close to completing rise from the ground,” Amidon said. “And Amidon also spoke on the capability of the September, with the remainder of the stadium a facility that should make the entire Wabash it was hard because I know how much that stadium, as well as the improvements over later in September or early October, contingent community proud.” stadium means to our students and coaches its predecessor, Byron P. Hollett Little Giant on the final tests, certifications, and approvals The stadium is sure to be a centerpiece of who were not here to see the progress each Stadium: “It’s such a vast improvement over required to open the building,” Tanney said. Wabash athletics for years to come. Although day. So I tried to take photos or videos about the prior stadium in every imaginable way,” Amidon also shared his thoughts: “It’s the stadium will not host events this fall, every other day, and I either posted them he said. “Having worked a couple hundred incredibly sad that we won’t be able to host Little Giant Stadium will serve as a place for on social media or sent them to the coaches. sporting events at the old stadium, it had its games this fall in the new stadium,” he said. tradition, excellence, and brotherhood for Colleges don’t build new facilities that often, charms, but it wasn’t accessible for persons “But my heart really aches for our players, the future of Wabash College. And with this, and it feels like we haven’t had the opportunity with disabilities, the bathrooms weren’t good, especially the seniors who have worked so hard Amidon agreed: “I think without question it to celebrate this amazing new stadium.” and the press box was pretty rough. This new over the years to be in a strong position to win will be a true showpiece stadium in Division III Tanney spoke on the capabilities of the stadium will make the game day experience a championship. That’s the worst part, for football,” he said. “The facility will equal the stadium, which will be maximized when the spectacular for players, coaches, and press sure. And I hope our students can get creative hard work and perseverance of our student- current COVID-19 pandemic eases. “Little box workers, but most of all for the fans. I am about how we might be able to use the new athletes and we will all be proud to call it the Giant Stadium will be a first-class home for excited for our College to create new memories stadium for large, open events that bring our home of the Little Giants.”

THE BACHELOR | WABASHCOLLEGEBACHELOR.COM | 5 Wrestling Third at Regionals, Sends SPORTS Four Wrestlers to Nationals NBA Stands Against Racial Injustice, NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE Protests Spark Across Sports First Round: Friday Morning, March 13

Quarterfinals: Friday Night, March 13

Semifinal Round: Saturday Morning, March 14

Championship Round, Third Place, Fifth Place, Seventh Place: Saturday Night, March 14

COURTESY OF SKY SPORTS George Hill reads a statement from the Milwaukee Bucks following the team’s refusal to compete in their playoff game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. All of the scheduled NBA playoff games for Wednesday were postponed after teams decided to take action in a unified protest.

JAKE VERMEULEN ’21 | MANAGING EDITOR • On Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks decided not to take the floor for Game 5 of their playoff series with the Orlando Magic in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, WI. Shortly after that decision, the NBA announced that all games on Wednesday would be postponed. In many ways, Wednesday’s events were an extension of an ongoing discussion within the NBA about how players’ voices fit into the broader national conversation about racial injustice. The volume of these conversations increased significantly due to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others. When the league returned to action in a bubble setting, players were allowed to wear social justice messages on their jerseys in place of their names, and “Black Lives Matter” was painted onto each of the courts at Disney’s Wide World of Sports, where games are being held. There was briefly speculation that the season would not continue. It seemed that many players were in favor of calling off the rest of the season. This included Bucks point guard and Indianapolis native George Hill, who told reporters, “We shouldn’t have came to this damn place, to be honest. Coming here just took all the focal points off what the issues are.” Players from every team met late Wednesday night, however, and decided to continue the playoffs. At

the time of this writing, players were COURTESY OF YAHOO SPORTS still discussing next steps before games restarted and games scheduled for The Milwaukee Brewers display the message “Justice Equality Now” in their stadium. The Brewers led the charge for boycotts Thursday have been postponed. There does in the MLB, refusing to play the Cincinatti Reds on Wednesday. appear to be agreement that games will continue, however. Protests and postponements were not Indianapolis Colts were among the teams dispute. Blake was shot as he attempted to commentators viewed Rittenhouse’s confined to the NBA. In Major League which canceled practice. Instead, the get into his car. Kenosha Police said that treatment as an illustration of the unequal Baseball, three games were postponed Colts held a team meeting, which included a knife was recovered from the floorboard treatment of African Americans by law on Wednesday night. The Milwaukee registering all players and coaches to vote, of Blake’s car, but the family disputes enforcement. Rittenhouse was allowed Brewers led the way by forfeiting their according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert the claim that he had a weapon. Three to leave the scene and return to his home game against the Cincinnati Reds, though Breer. Breer reported that the decision of Blake’s children were in his car while before being arrested the next day, despite the Reds refused to accept the forfeit. was the product of a meeting between their father was shot. Black Lives Matter having allegedly shot three people. Blake Games between the Seattle Mariners and Head Coach Frank Reich and the team’s activists and protestors have pointed to was shot seven times by police without San Diego Padres in San Diego, and the Los leadership council on Wednesday evening. Blake’s shooting as another example of having injured anyone. Rittenhouse and Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants He also reported that Quarterback Jacoby police brutality against African Americans. those who have backed him claim the in San Francisco were also postponed Brissett has been one of the driving forces Tensions have continued to rise after shootings were in self-defense, however Wednesday, and more postponements were behind the decision. two protestors were killed and a third he has since been charged with first-degree expected on Thursday. Several games in the Protests have flared up in the last few was injured after being allegedly shot by intentional homicide. WNBA and MLS were also postponed. days after police officers fired seven shots Kyle Rittenhouse. Rittenhouse is a white Conversations in the NBA and other On Thursday, seven NFL teams canceled at Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old African 17-year-old man who crossed from his professional sports leagues over how to practices in solidarity with NBA players, American man. Officers had been called in home in Illinois to Kenosha with a rifle, proceed will likely continue in the coming while two more delayed the start of response to a domestic incident, though and who claimed he was there to protect days, though it appears that games will practice in order to meet as a team. The it is unclear what role Blake had in the property and law enforcement. Many resume by the weekend.

What to Watch in the Absence of Wabash Athletics

BLAKE LARGENT ’22 | SPORTS to do so in a safe, socially-distant and Europe. The league is currently in to round of your extraordinary marble EDITOR • On July 22, Wabash environment. While there are many the playoffs, and the remaining four experience. Who would want to watch College, in tandem with the North eSports leagues for a variety of teams - the Atlanta FaZe, Chicago the Bell Game in the new stadium when Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), different interests, a new viewer to Huntsmen, Dallas Empire, and London you can watch the most competitive announced the cancellation of athletics eSports can look at the Call of Duty Royal Ravens - will compete this marble league around? for the remainder of 2020. This League (CDL) to start with. Many, weekend for the $1.5 million grand While everyone will miss watching cancellation has left Wabash sports gamer or not, are familiar with the prize. Matches will be played on Wabash athletics throughout the fans struggling to find new sporting Call of Duty franchise, which can Saturday, and the championship will semester, we all must wait until at events and competitions to fill the void provide an ease into viewing eSports. be held on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. EST. least January 1, 2021 for that to of Little Giant athletics. However, The The CDL, formerly known as the Call Not into eSports? Consider a more return. Until then, use this time to Bachelor has compiled a few options of Duty World League, moved to a cultured approach - marbles. Jelle’s find new sports and competitions for those who simply cannot wait until more traditional format this year, Marble Runs contains anything from to watch. Esports and marbles are Wabash athletics (hopefully) make a franchising teams in a similar manner the professional Marble League, just the tip of the sports iceberg, return in 2021. to almost every other major sports marble rallies, marble marathons, and there are a variety of sports and Esports fits the need not only to league. There are 12 teams in total, marble collisions, and more. Jelle’s competitions destined to meet your view intense competition, but also located in the United States, Canada, even has marble blogs and committees viewing needs.

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