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Minnesota Republic The Unofficial Official Campus Newspaper funded by the Student Services Fee 11/09/2018 Kicked Off-Campus Comedy Tour Draws Laughs at the Whole By Michael Geiger
On November 5th, the student group Collegians for a Con- structive Tomorrow (CFACT) hosted their annual Free Speech Comedy Night. CFACT is a nonpartisan free-mar- ket environmentalist group.
The event was emceed by Benjamin Kruse and Leann San- dusky, the hosts the Up and At ‘Em podcast.
The Free Speech Comedy Night consisted of five local co- medians who competed for a $500 prize, and all five drew big laughs from the crowd throughout their time on stage.
The first comedian of the night was Mohtasham Yaqub, a Pakistani-born 26-year-old whose set revolved around his upbringing. In one joke, Yaqub highlighted the stark con- trast between the beautiful meanings of his sibling’s names and the relatively bland meaning of his own (“Carpet”). Boarded up front door of the house in Marcy-Holmes. An arson fire claimed the door and frame. Minneapolis Arsons Increasing at Up next was Chris Maddock, a native of Stillwater, Min- nesota. Maddock focused the majority of his jokes on how Alarming Rate unique his family is, and they were all well-received by the By Quinn Daley motivated. There have been crowd. nine arson attacks that have reports that the home has a occurred in the greater Min- At 7 AM on Monday, Oc- “Black Lives Matter” sign in The third comedian to take the stage was Courtney Baka, neapolis area since October tober 15, I woke up to a an upper window and a Paul the lone female in the contest. Baka laid out the comically 1st according to communi- line of emergency vehicles Wellstone sign was by the harsh realities of life as a 31-year-old single woman. tycrimemap.com, a site fea- parked outside of my home front door of the home. Po- tured on the Minneapolis responding to a one-alarm lice Inspector Todd Loining The penultimate jokester was Ryan Kahl, who was named Police Department’s official fire in the Marcy Holmes supports claims that both one of the four comedians to watch in 2018 by growlermag. website. neighborhood. signs were part of the fire set com. Kahl opened with a joke that poked fun at his own to the front door. generic appearance, “I look like the first soldier killed in a According to data released Having violent flashbacks World War 2 movie.” by the Minneapolis Police to the multiple fire alarms A politically-motivated ar- Department, this number that went off in my dorm at son is concerning; howev- Rounding out the list of five competing comedians was has tripled from the number 3 AM my freshman year, I er, the “Black Lives Matter” Daniel Williams. Williams gave a humorous commentary of reported arson crimes in figured my neighbors across sign was in an upper win- on the current political scene, and drew the biggest laughs this time span last year. the street just burned a bag dow of the home, and it is of the night from the crowd. He took home the $500 1st- of popcorn or vaped too peculiar that the sign was place prize by popular vote. The department recorded close to the fire alarm. torched in a fire that only three arson attacks last year affected the front of the bot- After the competition concluded, headliner Gabe Noah between October 1st and Unfortunately, this response tom level of the building. took the stage and the main event of the evening began. November 5th. The uptick was to a serious fire that It is incredulous to believe Noah is the host of the Profession Confession podcast, in arson crimes is a con- scorched the front door and that the reported fire only which allows people with strange jobs to tell interesting cerning trend that should foyer of the home across reached the sign itself in the stories in anonymous fashion. be alarming to the citizens the street. Thankfully there upper-level room. of Minneapolis. were no injuries or deaths as Noah took up comedy in 2007, and only five years later he a result of the fire. Was the sign moved? As was named “Best Comic” by his peers in Minneapolis, and Arson is a serious crime that well, Paul Wellstone past he has been invited to perform at festivals all across North amasses colossal amounts in The home belonged to a away in a plane crash six- America. property damage each year, 91-year-old who moved out teen years ago. Why would and actions should be taken in July, and the house is cur- somebody set fire to a sign The comedian is also a founding member of The Turkeys, to make sure that arson at- rently inhabited by a care- of a deceased and irrelevant a group City Pages described as a “comedy boy band su- tacks don’t continue to be as taker who wasn’t at home at politician? per group.” His work has been featured on the front page of prevalent of an issue. the time of the fire. Cracked.com and is on the MyDamnChannel.com comedy Anyone with more informa- network. If you see or hear of arson An email sent out but the tion about this fire can call or planned arson attempts, Marcy-Holmes Neighbor- the arson hotline at 1-800- Noah shined in the relatively intimate setting, and the co- reach out to a local law en- hood Association claims 723-2020 or the Minneap- median quickly established a rapport with the audience. forcement officials or call that gasoline was used as an olis Arson Squad at (612) His half hour-was well received and provided the perfect the arson hotlines provided accelerant in the fire, and 673-3389. closing to a night jam-packed with quality entertainers. earlier in the article. thus the fire was set inten- tionally. While the fire that occurred MNR MNR in the Marcy Holmes neigh- There is now suspicion that borhood is definitely con- the fire was politically cerning, it is only one of 2 FEATURES Listen to our brand new podcast! 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Leftists Double-Down on Vandalism
by Nick Majerus at the University of Minne- mural included an entire sota as well. They protest panel devoted to the van- “I disapprove of what you many conservative speak- dals, and another that at- say, but I will defend to the ers that come to campus, tacks the Democrats re- death your right to say it” - and some students who re- sponse to allegations of Evelyn Beatrice Hall ally want to larp as revolu- assault on their own. tionaries even wear Antifa The College Republicans’ patches on their jackets. The mural includes the mural on the Washing Av- phrase “leave the crummy enue Bridge was vandalized At last year’s Lauren South- art to us” which obviously again this last weekend. ern event, a large, violent refers to the vandals who, This marks the second time protest occurred and stu- for their own dignity, should in two months that such an dents leaving the event were have listened. The art really incident has occurred. followed by the crowd. Some is pretty bad. The mural also of them were assaulted. reads: The panel had to be redone after the first instance of However you spin it, Antifa “Dem motto: ‘Believe* ALL vandalism which occurred is a violent group, and their survivors, except when it just two days after the annu- presence on campus in the threatens their power. Keith al “Paint the Bridge” event. last few years in addition to Ellison, Bill Clinton.” The mural was redone on their “call to action” through Friday 10/26 and by Mon- the vandalism of the mural Even though the College day, it was covered in red is, at the least, a little con- Republicans’ most recent paint reading “ALERTA cerning. Is the vandal sup- mural was undoubtedly the ANTI fA” in an apparent at- porting violence against the most controversial so far, tempt to spell “ALERT AN- College Republicans? vandalism will only esca- TIFA.” late the situation. There is In addition to the poorly no doubt that the university Antifa, which is short for worded message, an anar- will make no effort to identi- anti-fascist, is a radical, vio- chy symbol and a political fy the vandals, even though lent leftist group with a his- cartoon (pictured) were the bridge is plastered with tory of protesting conserva- both generously added to signs warning that vandal- tive events. the mural. ism is illegal and a $300 fine. Universities should be a There are many, many vid- After this year’s first vandal- marketplace of ideas, and eos online that show Antifa ism earlier in October, the everybody should be able to members inciting violence College Republicans redid condemn these acts of van- and assaulting conserva- their three-panel mural. The dalism regardless of politi- tives. They have a presence newer, more controversial cal leanings.
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vol. 14 issue 4 STAFF Mitch Bendis Editor-in-chief Tiana Meador Managing Editor Michael Geiger Business Manager University of St. Thomas campus in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Nick Majerus Digital Content Manager Racist Incident at St. Thomas Prompts Outrage, Quinn Daley Copy Editor Quick Changes Marissa Huberty By Addison Scufsa Wednesday to host a cam- Students at St. Olaf protest- student body. Copy Editor pus wide conversation and ed last year after a racist Last month, St. Thomas saw to make a commitment to note was found on a black The University has consis- their latest racism incident ending racism, the first of student’s windshield. The tently become a more di- that prompted protests. many steps the University is note was later found to be verse student body in the Walking back to his room taking. fabricated by another stu- last twenty years, but the in a dorm on campus, fresh- dent to cause controversy. faculty body hasn’t followed Addison Scufsa man Kevyn Perkins noticed Several teachers and oth- that trend as much as the two messages on his door er staff members that were Also, the University of Min- Regents would like. Callie Hardesty that said, “go home n*****.” part of the Anti-Racism nesota - Duluth College Timothy Wilmot Perkins was understandably Coalition released an open Republicans Vice President The St. Thomas action plan upset by the words, having letter criticizing the lack of stepped down last summer calls for a recruitment and Oguz Gurbuz experienced prior racism. progress made in combating after posting white suprem- retention of faculty and stu- Everett McGill racism on campus and said acist content online. dents of color, which many Once reported, the student that much more needs to be experts see as a major step Mira LaNasa body and faculty quickly done. While punishment for those in changing the culture on Ellie Poppler took action to condemn the responsible for the racist campus by letting students Tor Anderbeck slur, talking about it in class------comments is clear and al- experience a wide variety of es and complaining about it The Black Empower- ready used liberally, the Uni- backgrounds and cultures. Alex Baum to the University board and ment Student Alliance versity and other schools are president. trying to change the culture Despite the importance the Olivia Oehmcke held a sit-in at the An- Contributors to prevent these kinds of University has placed on The Black Empowerment derson Student Center, events from happening. this incident at St. Thomas, Student Alliance held a sit- where hundreds of fac- Perkins himself was sur- in at the Anderson Student ulty and students gath- Much of the proposed ac- prised that it became so big. Center, where hundreds of ered tion plan by Sullivan fo- He also understands better faculty and students gath------cuses on healing students the anger others feel when ered in white in order to, that have been affected by they are confronted by rac- racism first, then creating a ist messages. Students have reported sev- “Symbolize the current de- better climate for minority eral incidents in the last Our Mission: mographic at St. Thomas,” students in dorms, class- “I was so mad that I felt like few years, including side- according to the organiza- rooms, etc. transferring that same day,” walk chalk that contained “The Minnesota Republic tion. said Perkins. strives to provide the Uni- racial slurs, people wearing Trump hats and questioning ------versity of Minnesota with Not only did the students MNR whether certain students, The University of Min- an engaging and informa- respond quickly with an “Belonged,” and anti-immi- nesota - Duluth College tive publication that ad- outpouring of support for grant posters around cam- vances conservative, classi- Perkins and for a change Republicans Vice Presi- pus. cal liberal, and libertarian in culture on campus, but dent stepped down last ideas. We encourage robust President Julie Sullivan also summer after posting St. Thomas is far from the debate and promote free ex- took swift action to combat only campus that has faced white supremacist con- pression, offering stories not the recent string of racism politically and racially tent online. covered and perspectives of- on the St. Paul campus. ten not heard on campus or charged controversy. The ------College Republicans at the in the mainstream media.” Releasing a comprehensive University of Minnesota Another focus that the Uni- plan on actions the admin- MORE ONLINE! Twin Cities had their Paint versity of Minnesota Board istration will take, Sullivan The Bridge Panels vandal- of Regents have also been said, “We seek to create and Facebook: /MinnRepublic ized for the third year in a working on is creating more sustain a diverse, equitable Twitter: @MinnRepublic row. representation for minori- and inclusive community.” www.mnrepublic.com ties in the faculty and in the Classes were cancelled for 4 ADVERTISEMENTS 5 NEWS Freedom and Free Food!
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MAGA Bomber Suspect Apprehended, Awaits Trial
By Timothy Wilmot that reads “Make America In response to a reporter’s Despite the truth behind consistently been critical Great”- the slogan Trump question about his relation- this statement, media teams of Donald Trump over the Beginning on October 22, used in his 2016 presiden- ship with U.S. allies at the were doing their jobs -- and course of the past few years, fifteen packages were mailed tial campaign. A closer look G7 Summit, Trump called if the judicial system does its and it is likely that this nega- to vocal critics of Donald at Sayoc’s social media has CNN “fake news” and “the job, Sayoc will be incarcer- tive relationship is what pro- Trump. All 15 packages con- shown that he frequently worst.” Keeping with the ated for what could essen- voked Sayoc to send bombs tained pipe bombs- a sort of posts media consistent with trend, Sayoc allegedly sent tially be a life sentence. to the network’s headquar- improvised explosive- al- the stickers on his van. He multiple bombs to their ters. though thankfully none of claimed to law enforcement headquarters in cities such While the attempted bomb- them detonated. The first that the bombs would not as Atlanta and New York. ings were allegedly done in Sayoc allegedly had a list of package was sent to billion- have hurt anyone, but fed- support of Donald Trump, around 100 potential targets. aire investor George Soros, eral officials have confirmed Although none of the de- the president has publicly The list of these targets has with the list of targets ex- that the bombs were real vices detonated and nobody stated that he does not con- not been publicly released, panding to include political and dangerous. was hurt, Sayoc faces nearly done the actions of Sayoc. but the targets have been figures as prominent as the 50 years in prison. He faces Trump said in an interview personally notified. While it Obamas and the Clintons, The targets are all outspo- charges such as interstate with Fox News that he was appears that Sayoc worked as well as CNN headquar- ken opponents of Trump transportation of an explo- upset by the fact that his alone, nothing is certain at ters. and members of the Demo- sive, illegal mailing of an name was in the headline this point, which is likely cratic Party. Hillary Clinton explosive, threats against with this bomber. He claims the reason for the current A suspect was apprehend- was his closest competition former presidents and other to have no affiliation with secrecy. Sayoc is being held ed in on Friday, October in the 2016 election and persons, threatening inter- the bomber and backed up without bail in a Florida jail 26, in connection with the had a bomb delivered to her state communications, and his complaint with further but awaits a hearing to de- attempted bombings. The house. Barack Obama was assaulting federal officers. evidence. termine whether he will be suspect, Cesar Sayoc, is a 56 president before Trump and moved to New York for his year-old Florida disk jockey, does not endorse Trump’s He made his first court ap- He said that “they didn’t do trial. pizza man, and male strip- agenda. A package ad- pearance on Monday, Oc- that with President Obama per. Sayoc lived in a white dressed to Obama was in- tober 29, and appeared with the church” in refer- It is still early in the court van covered in stickers that tercepted by secret service emotional throughout the ence to the 2015 massacre process for Sayoc, but the promoted Donald Trump members during a mail hearing. His lawyer, Jamie of nine African-American coming weeks should bring and condemned those who screening. Trump has re- Benjamin, called the charges church goers at the Eman- new information to the de- oppose him. Additionally, peatedly criticized CNN as flimsy and has claimed that uel African Methodist Epis- velopment of his case. he has been filmed at Trump a news source, repeatedly the media forced judgement copal Church in Charleston, rallies sporting a hat labeling it “fake news.” before the trial even began. South Carolina. CNN has MNR 6 OPINION The Silent South American Crisis By Oguz Gurbuz towards improving security and stability. While it might It is no secret that in the last safest country in the world corruption scandals, re- political figures killed out in be tempting to make this in- decade the number of mi- but just one year after the placed by a hard right ex- the open leading up to the vestment in military might, grants from South and Cen- coup Honduras overtook El tremist that has said the fol- election. Many Americans either through arms exports tral America have steadily Salvador as the murder cap- lowing about elections and do not yet know that the or direct intervention, the increased. ital of the world. It has kept his political ambitions: Mexican Government is on investment must strictly be this title since and leading the edge of completely los- for economic development. One thing to understand to countless people fleeing “Elections won’t change ing control outside of major about this trend is that the the country. anything in this country. settlements. The only way these coun- much publicized “caravan” Unfortunately, it will only tries can rid themselves of that is heading for the US Most have fled to neigh- change on the day that we With all these countries si- the corruption and the car- border right now (and many bouring countries none break out in civil war here multaneously going through tels as well as the authoritar- that came before it) is not of which are particularly and do the job that the mil- different crisis it is no won- ian regimes that keep them the problem, but is rather wealth or safe. El Salvador itary regime didn’t do: kill- der that there is a migrant company is to develop into just a symptom. The real trails Honduras in murder ing 30,000. If some innocent crisis. In fact I would argue consumer economies and problem lies with the silent rate while Nicaragua is at the people die, that’s fine. In that it is a minor miracle provide hope for the future. political breakdown that the edge of civil war with hun- every war, innocent people that more aren’t headed to entirety of South and Cen- dreds killed during protests die. I will even be happy if I the US from all across the While it may be a contro- tral America is facing. against the government. die as long as 30,000 others Southern part of this conti- versial idea to increase US go with me.” said new presi- nent. aid to foreign countries, To properly introduce the The further south you go dent Jair Bolsonaro. long term benefits of hav- South and Central Ameri- the more problems you un- So the question then be- ing stable and developing can Crisis we must first look cover. Venezuela, which had Ironically he would be elect- comes what can be done economies in its imme- at the country at the center previously been one of the ed to the presidency 19 years about all of this? It seems diate neighbourhood will of the migrant problem for wealthier countries in the after he said these words. like the South is on fire and not only help the US curb the US, Honduras. region, has become a failed is fast running out of fire- and then completely elim- state with many millions If you go back up to North fighters. inate the migrant issue but Many people may not re- starving and thousand dy- America the first country also grow its own econom- member this but there was ing daily from what the peo- you would encounter com- Here is where I’ll make ic prospects for the future a coup d’etat in Honduras ple have been calling “The ing from the South isn’t far- the argument that the US through increased trade back in 2009. The country Maduro Diet”. ing much better either. should play a greater role, in with these neighbours. has failed to recover and sta- cooperation with local gov- bilize ever since. Honduras In Brazil the government Mexico’s recent elections ernments, and make serious MNR has never been the was taken down amid has seen hundreds of investments both University of Utah Murder Raises Important Issues By Marissa Huberty concerns about Rowland’s should have been subjected McCluskey received a de- responded to McCluskey’s inability to stop meeting and to more extensive therapy mand for $1000 in order to complaints. Considering On Monday, October 22nd, luring women online. At a during his parole. It’s pos- prevent compromising pic- this isn’t the only murder University of Utah student hearing in 2012, Rowland sible there was an underly- tures of her and Rowland to have occurred recently Lauren McCluskey was admitted that he was attract- ing mental disorder at play from being made public. on campus - last October, found dead in the back- ed to vulnerable women and in his behavior. Regardless, She deposited the money international student Chen- seat of a car. The 21-year- teenage girls, and liked ma- he took his own life after but filed a report with uni- Wei Guo was shot and killed old communications major nipulating them. fatally shooting Lauren Mc- versity police. According - an investigation seems had dated her killer, Mel- Cluskey, so there is one less to University of Utah Po- overdue. vin Rowland, for about a Nevertheless, at an early predator on the streets. The lice Chief Dale Brophy, the month after meeting him at 2018 hearing, Rowland por- disgusting 37-year-old will police opened an extortion In addition to making sure a bar where he worked as a trayed himself as a changed not be missed. case but did not begin a for- that police take claims more bouncer. She broke off the man and was granted early mal investigation until Oc- seriously, it’s important that relationship on October 9th release from prison. He met Still, McCluskey’s murder tober 19th because of work- parents continue to educate after a friend informed her McCluskey shortly thereaf- might have been prevented load issues. their children on the warn- that Rowland had lied about ter. by the University of Utah ing signs of emotional abuse his name, age, and criminal Police, had they not failed Sex-based extortion is a ma- or manipulation in relation- history. Rowland’s inability to stay to do their job. On Octo- jor issue, one that university ships. It’s sad that we live away from underage girls ber 12th, she began receiv- police clearly should have in a world where we can’t Back in 2004, Rowland and stop his manipulative ing suspicious text messag- taken more seriously. It’s always trust the seemingly had been convicted of two behavior raises an import- es which she believed were uncertain what other issues wonderful people we meet felonies: forcible sexual ant question, one that peo- from Rowland’s friends, as were causing such a suppos- and date. abuse and enticing a mi- ple are still debating: Is it she had blocked Rowland’s edly tremendous workload, nor. He pleaded guilty to possible for rapists and sex phone number. It seemed as but the fact that they put her Lauren McCluskey’s devas- the charges, was registered offenders to be rehabilitat- though “Rowland’s friends” case on the back burner is a tating fate is a reminder to as a sex offender, and spent ed? It’s not surprising that were trying to lure her significant failure on their all of us that there’s a fine nearly a decade in prison. a man who admits his own somewhere. end. Perhaps McCluskey line between kindness and He was granted parole in prowess at manipulating would still be alive today if pure naivety. 2012 and 2016 but broke women would also be able to She told university police they had acted more quickly the conditions of his release manipulate officials into be- about the messages, but they to protect her. both times and returned to lieving he’s a changed man. didn’t determine that the MNR prison. The fact that those officials messages were really from Thankfully, the University of believed him is alarming. Rowland (using fake num- Utah has announced that it At various parole hearings bers) until it was too late. will be conducting separate from 2010 to 2018, officials Given Rowland’s proclivity reviews into campus safety consistently expressed for manipulation, he The next day, October 13th, and how the police force 7 OPINION Bailey Hall’s Unwilling Residents Deserve a Voice By Ellie Poppler dorm offered by the Univer- to be on the main campus, I weekends the bus schedule place that students get un- sity of Minnesota. It was on need to leave at least thirty changes and they don’t go to willingly placed to live in at When coming to the Uni- this website where I read the minutes in advance if I want the stops that are marked. the University of Minnesota. versity of Minnesota as a words “St. Paul Campus” to make it close to on time. It completely puts a damper freshman, I was anxiously and instantly felt cheated. I There are university-operat- I still have yet to figure out on the entire college experi- awaiting my dorm assign- wasn’t aware that there was ed buses called the “Campus why this happens or where ence, wastes money and lots ment. Would I end up in one dorm that was located Connector” which I spend a they do end up going, and of time, and overall leaves 17th? Superblock? off East Bank, and especially good chunk of my day sit- when I run into this prob- many students in isolation. not on the St. Paul campus, ting on going from stop to lem I begin calling differ- When asked by friends which is at least a fifteen stop. ent sources trying to figure I have talked to many peo- and family where I want- minute car ride away from it out, but no one seems to ple here that have run into ed to end up, I would reply the main campus. Sometimes the bus doesn’t truly have an answer. the same problems as me with the same answer, that end up coming on time, or and did not choose to go to I didn’t care and no matter Living here completely iso- it stops for various reasons, ------the University of Minnesota what happened, I would en- lates you from the entire and I still end up being late Living here completely just to live on the St. Paul joy and make the best of it. college experience. Most despite my planning ahead. isolates you from the campus, which isn’t even people that live here chose entire college experi- shown during the tours of When I got the email with to live here, based on their Coming back here at night is the school. my dorm assignment for the major, interests, or classes the very worst though. I find ence. Most people that school year, I read the words that they are taking that are myself running through the live here chose to live When I made my decision Bailey Hall and was con- on the St. Paul Campus. streets sometimes just try- h e r e .” to attend the University of fused as to where this was ing to make it to the bus, ------Minnesota, I did so based located because I had never Most of my friends and peo- since they are limited after a on what I saw during the heard of it before. I immedi- ple that I have met at the certain time and only come Every time I run into this tour, which was not the St. ately looked up a ranked list University of Minnesota every so often. problem I waste about an Paul campus, and certainly of University of Minnesota have never set foot on the St. hour walking alone to dif- not Bailey Hall. dorms, and after scrolling Paul campus, which would I’ve often missed the bus, ferent bus stops, and eventu- for a long time I reached the be the same case for me if I leaving me alone on the ally end up calling an Uber very bottom of the list. didn’t live here. street in the darkness and and using about ten dollars MNR cold, just sitting vulnerably of my own money just to get I’m serious when I say that Every time I want to see waiting for the next bus to home. Bailey Hall was ranked the anybody, have any commit- show up. On game days and absolute lowest out of every ments, have classes, or want certain times during the Bailey Hall should not be a Avenatti Surrounds Himself in Controversy for Presidential Bid Avenatti responded by say- more weight? Absolutely Democratic Party, candi- an opposing identity pol- By Tor Anderbeck ing Swetnick was “100 per- not. But do they? Yes.” In dates eem to have an advan- itics--that of preferring cent credible.” the same interview, he also tage when they are female, a white men to other classes It is unclear who attorney called women too “soft” to member of a racial minori- of people. Michael Avenatti is trying It is no surprise that Repub- challenge Trump and said, ty, or both. to please. In the past few licans have aligned them- This strategy will not get weeks, he has managed to selves against Avenatti, giv- “I do think it is a critical This is in part because the him very far with the Dem- antagonize both liberals and en his painstaking efforts mistake for anyone other Democratic Party depends ocrats. conservatives. to bring down President than a white male to lead heavily on these groups for Trump. On the other hand, the top of the ticket in 2020.” votes and also because it Regardless, it will be enter- According to CNN, Senator opposing Trump is nothing makes them come across as taining for people on both Chuck Grassley has referred unusual for the Left. Allega- How does Avenatti expect more subversive to the sta- the Right and the Left to Avenatti to the Justice De- tions of obstructing justice, to win over Democrats with tus quo as they enter insti- watch him flame out. partment for criminal in- however, are something that rhetoric that would alienate tutions that have historically vestigation for lying about should not be taken lightly. many conservative voters? been white men’s clubs. MNR Kavanaugh to the judicial Especially when the man in committee. question is preparing to run The notion that women and This trend, while good for for president. minorities are too weak to democracy, is not good for This came after Avenatti and win a presidential race is Avenatti. To most Demo- his client, Julie Swetnick, Adding to the controversy both offensive and false. Our crats, he now represents failed to give any corrob- surrounding him is that, ac- country elected a black man orating evidence to Swet- cording to ABC News, Av- twice and in 2016 a woman, nick’s story and after Swet- enatti is resisting a judge’s even an unpopular one, won nick made several claims ruling that he must pay a the popular vote. that contradicted her origi- former associate a $4.85 Passionate about nal account. million debt. Not a great Much of Avenatti’s appeal week for the lawyer. so far has been his wildly local issues? In his letter to Attorney Gen- anti-Trump statements, yet eral Jeff Sessions and FBI Progressives are also upset he seems to have embraced director Christopher Wray, at Avenatti, but for a differ- President Trump’s way of Grassley wrote: “When ent reason: In an interview saying whatever he thinks charlatans make false claims with Time magazine about however much it offends Get paid to write! to the Committee — claims the Democratic nominee people. It’s hard to imagine that may earn them short- for 2020, he said, “I think how this will play out when term media exposure and fi- it better to be a white male” targeted at a liberal base. nancial gain, but which hin- and that “When you have a Contact [email protected] der the Committee’s ability white male making the ar- The Left has embraced for more information. to do its job — there should guments, they carry more identity politics; there is no be consequences.” weight. Should they carry question about it. In the 8 OPINION The President’s Blind Spot
by Michael Geiger difficult. Trump can enforce For evidence of that, just just saying that the immi- family to flee the country. the law without turning the look at the way Trump was grants America should ac- Just over five weeks ago, a outrage dial up to ten. pilloried for enforcing the cept wouldn’t need one. Schramm’s mother would caravan of roughly 7,000 same child separation pol- only relent to the move with Central American immi- Of course, our border must icies that President Barack The Democratic Party’sthe consent of 10-year-old grants departed from Hon- be enforced. Allowing il- Obama did during his two widespread support of pol- Peter. Schramm writes, “...I duras. This event has be- legal immigrants to flood terms. icies like amnesty and free told my father I would fol- come an avatar for President into the country en masse is healthcare for illegal aliens low him to hell if he asked Trump, and he is pressing unacceptable, and America I’m not claiming that the exposes their misunder- it of me. the advantage on what he can’t tolerate it. media would be treating standing of the spirit that Fortunately for my eager views as a winning issue for Trump much differently if motivated the immigrants spirit, hell was exactly what Republicans. ------he adopted an elder states- who helped build America. we were trying to escape On Monday, October man persona. He’s going to and the opposite of what my father sought.” The Wall™ was the signature 29th, President Trump be eaten alive regardless of That spirit is self-evident in reading about the late Peter policy proposal of Trump’s pledged to send over his demeanor or tone, but 2016 presidential campaign, that doesn’t mean he has to Schramm, an author and Schramm’s father then told and despite the southern 5,000 troops to the bor- hand the hyenas red meat academic born in 1946 in his son that they were head- border still remaining con- der to prevent migrants every time he gives a speech. Hungary. He told his story ing to the United States. spicuously wall-free, immi- from crossing into the in an academic article in When Peter asked why, his gration is still the issue that United States illegally. If Trump wants to convince 2006. father replied, “Because, Trump most consistently ------people outside the MA- son. We were born Ameri- hits on in public speeches. GA-sphere to support him ------can, but in the wrong place.” However, Trump’s inabil- on immigration, he would This isn’t to say that On Monday, October 29th, ity to show even a shred of do well to, at the very least, the Democrats’ immi- That story captures what the president is missing from President Trump pledged sympathy damages the mes- respect the sheer will and gration stance is better to send over 5,000 troops courage it takes to embark his rhetoric on immigration. saging surrounding his im- than Trump’s. No, it is to the border to prevent mi- migration policies. on a 1,000-mile journey in grants from crossing into the hope of a finding a bet- much worse. A strong border is necessary ------the United States illegally. There are almost certaint- ter life. to maintain the integrity of ly some bad characters in a just immigration system, Schramm’s family faced in- These troops will join the the caravan of 7,000 en This isn’t to say that the Dem- but to gain widespread sup- credible hardship after the 2,100 members of the Na- route to the US. However, ocrats’ immigration stance port for his policies, Trump communists took control of tional Guard Trump sent Trump consistently paints is better than Trump’s. No, it must also grasp that the Hungary in 1949. That same in April to prevent a similar immigrants with a cynically is much worse. American Dream isn’t re- year, Schramm’s grandfather caravan that formed earlier broad brush. stricted by walls or borders. this year. Democrats often trot out was sentenced to ten years of hard labor for the crime This attitude does him no the “America is a nation of of owning a small American The same day he announced favors in America, where immigrants” talking point, MNR flag. the deployment of addi- 75 percent of citizens think but this is nothing more tional troops to the bor- immigration is good for the than disingenuous preen- Peter’s grandfather man- der, Trump tweeted, “Many country. ing. They can claim no mor- Gang Members and some al high ground in this arena. aged to secure an early re- lease and rejoin the family very bad people are mixed Again, Trump’s policy mea- in 1956. Shortly after this, into the Caravan heading to sures on immigration are The early immigrants from a hand grenade landed di- our Southern Border… This entirely defensible. TheEurope had no social safe- rectly next to Peter’s father is an invasion of our Coun- problem occurs when his ty nets to support them if while walking home from try and our Military is wait- needlessly provocative they failed in the new world. the grocery store. ing for you!” rhetoric leads to his words Success was solely based on speaking louder than his ac- hard work. Miraculously, the gre- As he is wont to do, Trump tions. undermined his justified ac- That isn’t to say that every nade did not go off, but Schramm’s father decided tions by making irresponsi- And of course, the media of- illegal immigrant today is that it was time for the ble comments. This isn’t that ten treats him unfairly. looking for a handout, I’m Do you have opinions?
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On October 16th 2018, rec- change Canada socially, There are many reasons why they purchase is the real punishments. reational marijuana was economically and culturally. Canada has decided the le- substance, rather than get- legalized in the nation of This is a very controversial galization of marijuana is ting something that is laced, It is also a law that when you Canada. Canada is now the issue that has been debated beneficial for society. One fake, or possibly a danger are entering or leaving Can- second nation in the entire all over the world, especially of the reasons is the effect of for people to use. ada, it is illegal to have mar- world that has fully legal- here in the United States. the country’s black marke- ijuana with you, and posses- ized this plant after Uruguay which has made it easier to This means there are still sion of the substance could did so in 2013. More and more countries acquire marijuana despite going to be strict rules sur- result in criminal charges. are changing their laws re- the fact that it was illegal. rounding the purchase and The bill states that adults garding marijuana and us- use of marijuana. Anyone There will also be stiff pen- may carry and share up to age, and every law that is ------that is caught consuming alties for those caught sell- thirty grams of legal mari- changed is in favor of the The bill states thatmarijuana is expected to ing marijuana to minors. juana in public and will also use of marijuana, either le- adults may carry and have bought it from retailers be allowed to cultivate and galizing it for medical or or licensed producers. It will be exciting to see grow up to four plants in recreational use, or decrim- share up to thirty grams what will happen in the near their households for various inalizing it meaning cutting of legal marijuana in The legalization of marijua- future, and learn if this deci- reasons. down on charges and the public and will also be na also means that Canada sion will affect other coun- punishment revolving hav- allowed to cultivate and will be altering their im- tries and their processes in The new federal regulations ing it or using it. grow up to four plants paired driving laws. changing the laws regarding set the minimum purchase marijuana. in their households for age at 18 years old. This is The US has nine states that Even though the substance good news for past crim- have legalized marijuana for various reasons. is now legal, driving while There are going to be many inals, because authorities recreational use to date, and ------high is not. Impaired driv- economic and social chang- will soon announce plans thirty that have legalized it ing is the leading criminal es in Canada and only time to pardon Canadians who for medical use. This led to criminals prof- cause of death and injury in will tell if this decision will have been convicted for iting greatly because of the Canada. truly benefit the country. possession of thirty grams More states have opened up high demand for the illegal or less of marijuana. the discussion of possibly drug. This means that the laws changing their laws in re- surrounding driving under MNR Experts are saying that this gards to marijuana, showing The legalization of it will the influence of cannabis is the beginning of a nation- the influence of Canada’s also make sure that what are going to be stronger and al experiment that will decision to legalize. people know the marijuana consist of more severe Megyn Kelly: Political Correctness vs Free Speech
By Olivia Oehmcke Claims that Kelly’s remark from its predecessor, be- but I can’t agree with the Nowadays we tip-toe about blackface was racially tween September of 2017 recent notion that political around sensitive issues and Political commentator, insensitive and out of line and September of 2018. correctness trumps the first avoid meaningful discus- journalist, and talk show were enough to get NBC to amendment. sions in fear of saying any- host Megyn Kelly has been cancel “Megyn Kelly Today” This is not the first time Kel- thing considered offensive, under public scrutiny since altogether. ly’s blunt remarks on air got As an aspiring journalist, and by doing so, we hinder making some questionable her put on blast and NBC the reach of the political any societal progress that remarks on her NBC show, ------knew this, and is possibly correctness movement wor- would be made if we had “Megyn Kelly Today” on Viewers are outraged, what attracted the network ries me. I feel as though ev- those discussions. Tuesday, October 23rd. saying the use of black- to her more. ery day we are getting closer face has racist implica- and closer to a world that I don’t want to live to ex- During a segment ti- When the ratings for Kelly’s imitates the dystopian soci- perience a time in Amer- tled “Halloween Costume tions now, and it very show didn’t live up to expec- ety George Orwell depicts ica when even journalists Crackdown”, Kelly dis- well did back then. tations, it became clear that in 1984. withhold their freedom of cussed the use of blackface ------this scandal was the perfect speech out of fear of being in regards to Halloween scapegoat for canceling the ------offensive, because the truth costumes, asking, “But what As a long time fan of Kelly, show and possibly terminat- What I can defend is cannot always be pretty. To is racist? I must admit that the claims ing Kelly’s contract entirely. American journalists be clear, I do not support she made were distaste- The issue now is the thin and citizens’ right to any racist intentions behind So truly you do get in trou- ful in some aspects but not Kelly’s remarks. ble if you are a white person surprising in the least. In line this creates for other freedom of speech. who puts on blackface for the past, Kelly’s audience journalists and hosts be------But the obvious motives Halloween or a black person praised her for her strong tween speaking freely and behind NBC ditching Kel- who puts on white face for opinions and outspoken being politically correct. It has become so difficult to ly and her show, and using Halloween.” personality, but have these have a sincere conversation this controversy as the ex- qualities ultimately ended I cannot defend the com- about important topics such cuse sends a very hurtful However, the outbreak be- her career? ments Kelly made on black- as racism when it seems as message on free speech to gan when Kelly stated, “Back face because her intentions though everyone is walking Americans. when I was a kid [blackface] NBC News won over Megyn will never be clear. What on eggshells because we are was okay as long as you were Kelly from Fox News with I can defend is American so afraid of being the one dressing up as, like, a char- a hefty three year, $69 mil- journalists and citizens’ called racist. MNR acter.” lion contract and an hour of right to freedom of speech. prime air time. How will society make any Viewers are outraged, say- I will agree that perhaps Kel- legitimate progress if we are ing the use of blackface has However, NBC was not ly should have spoken more constantly censoring what racist implications now, and pleased when ratings for sensitively on this topic on we say and how we say it? it very well did back then. Kelly’s show dropped 13% national television, 10 SPORTS Timberwolves Update: Jimmy Butler Still Hasn’t Been Traded, Derrick Rose’s Career May Bloom Again By Quinn Daley any interest in Joakim Noah, Its tough to understand ex- leagues best defenses and games at unusual and unpre- and Wolves fans can all take actly what the Wolves are rim protectors, Rudy Gob- October opened up with dictable intervals, and the a deep breath and refocus expecting in a trade, but ert. Tom Thibodeau still looks great news for Timber- their anxiety on the Jimmy Houston’s offer is likely go- wolves fans eagerly awaiting like he can’t run offensive Butler debacle. ing to be the best offer they NBA fans everywhere cele- and defensive schemes that the next signing of a former going to receive. brated the spectacle across Chicago Bull. are effective in the modern Last month, it seemed like internet forums, Wolves era of NBA basketball. it was an absolute certainty Wojnarowski further specu- fans started “MVP” chants On October 13th, the New that Jimmy Butler was pack- lated that the Rockets could at Target Center, and team- York Knicks and center The team still has things to ing his bags and headed out offer Brandon Knight and mates showered a crying look forward to, however. Joakim Noah agreed to a of Minnesota. Unfortunate- Marquesse Chriss in a fu- Derrick Rose in the locker contract buyout, Noah was Rookie Josh Okogie is play- ly, the Wolves front office ture trade with the Wolves room after the game. Rose’s ing dynamic and exciting waived, and Timberwolves has been unable to strike a when the two former Phoe- performance was spectacu- fans anxiously envisioned basketball, the Wolves could deal with any other teams to nix Suns become available lar, and he has been putting get help whenever Thibo- Tom Thibodeau salivating ship Butler out of the Twin for trade, but it seems noth- up consistent numbers for over the possibility of ac- deau decides to end his Cities. ing short of a trade package the Wolves all seasons and romance with Jimmy But- quiring the former NBA including Wilt Chamber- may be one of the team’s Defensive Player of the Year. ler, and Derrick Rose’s ca- NBA insiders are reporting lain, Larry Bird, and a 2011 best stories coming out of a reer may bloom again. The that the Wolves have been MVP Derrick Rose could swamp of controversy this Fortunately for the Tim- Wolves should look towards tough to trade with because convince Tom Thibodeau to season. the future in a stacked West- berwolves and their fan- the organization is expect- part with Butler. base, Thibodeau has not ern Conference where get- ing a king’s ransom for the The Wolves are undoubt- ting to the NBA Playoffs is expressed any interest in ac- four-time NBA all-star. On Speaking of a 2011 MVP edly having troubles over- quiring his former starting a bit out of reach, but the fu- October 26th, Adrian Wo- Derrick Rose, Rose looked all this season. The team’s ture may still be bright, and center. In fact, Chris Her- jnarowski of ESPN report- like he was reliving his two young stars, Andrew rington of The Daily Mem- the Timberwolves should ed that the Timberwolves glory days on Halloween Wiggins and Karl-Anthony assess this season with that phian reported that the turned down a colossal offer nightagainst the Utah Jazz, Towns, have put together Memphis Grizzlies are the in mind. of four first-round picks in scoring a career-high 50 inconsistent performances, MNR primary team expressing exchange for Butler. points against one of the Jimmy Butler is sitting out A New Season for Gopher Men’s Basketball By Adam Bowen alley oop at the buzzer. As guard from Pittsburgh and will not only provide need- for player development. a Top 50 recruit, Oturu is a is hoping to get a waiver to ed depth to the position, but Last year the Minnesota versatile center who grad- play this season from the compete with Washington As a whole this year’s squad Men’s Basketball team had uates as the state’s all-time NCAA. Stull is a grad trans- for the starting position. looks to be a solid one with a lot of promise being rated leader in blocks. fer from UW-Milwaukee frontcourt depth and All Big in the Top 25 by multiple and will be able to play right The expected starting lineup Ten preseason player Jordan sources at the beginning of ------away. will consist of Sophomore Murphy leading the way. the year. The team had the The hometown fans will Isaiah Washington, Senior Coffey, McBrayer and Cur- players to be selected on Se- be excited with a re- Gopher fans may remem- Dupree McBrayer, Junior ry look to have big seasons lection Sunday. cruiting class complete- ber UW-Milwaukee as the Amir Coffey, Senior Jordan following there injuries last place crowd favorite Akeem Murphy, RS Sophomore year. Three key injuries and an ly comprised of Minne- Springs is from. Coach Piti- Eric Curry. First couple of allegation later the team sota natives. no is hoping for the same the bench will be Daniel ------found themselves with a los------impact from Stull, primarily Oturu and Brock Stull. 247sports.com ranks ing record at the end of the as an experienced leader. the class 8th in the Big Omersa is an incredible season, leaving much more Richard Pitino is heading Ten conference. to be desired from the tal- athlete, who can play either Gopher Basketball is ranked into his 6th season as Head ------ented squad. power forward or small for- as high as fifth and as low as Coach. Added a couple new wards. Omersa adds much 11th in Big Ten preseason coaches to his staff in Rob My prediction has them as The hometown fans will be needed depth to Gopher’s rankings. All rankings cite Jeter and Kyle Lindsted. a bubble team come March excited with a recruiting lineup. the same weakness in the with Murphy and Coffey class completely comprised Gopher’s lineup, the point ------earning All Big Ten and of Minnesota natives. Dan- Gabe Kalscheur is a three guard position. Nate Mason leaves a Oturu named to the All iel Oturu, a center out of time state champion with a gaping hole at the posi- good looking 3 point shot, Freshman team. Cretin Derham Hall, Jarvis Nate Mason leaves a gaping tion after finishing his Omersa, a power forward but his greatest asset may be hole at the position after fin- If this team stays healthy, out of Orono High School, his defensive ability as the ishing his illustrious career illustrious career fifth Pitino should be going to and Gabe Kalscheur, shoot- Gophers finished 249th in fifth in scoring and second in scoring and second his 2nd NCAA tournament ing guard out of DeLaSalle, points allowed per game. in assists in men’s basketball in assists in men’s bas- in 3 years. make up a solid recruiting history. ketball history. class for Coach Pitino. Additional newcomers to ------the team are Peyton Wil- Isaiah Washington is the MNR 247sports.com ranks the lis, Marcus Carr, and Brock frontrunner for the start- Rob Jeter is a well known class 8th in the Big Ten con- Stull. Willis, a transfer ing position with Senior coach and famous recruit- ference. guard from Vanderbilt, will Dupree McBrayer and Ju- er with ties to the midwest. be sitting out due to NCAA nior Amir Coffey expected Lindsted started a high CDH won the state champi- transfer rules. to provide relief. If Marcus school basketball program onship with Oturu leading Carr receives his waiver to that has produced numer- the way and converting an Carr is a transfer combo play from the NCAA, Carr ous D1 talent and is known 11 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Restaurant Review: The Iron Ranger By Addison Scufsa The Iron Ranger is run and my resident experts on Iron the traditional flavors of the to mention the craft beers owned by Tom Forti, a long- Range cuisine, being that rolls and felt like it was wor- available on tap. They even Growing up, my favorite time resident of Hibbing, my father grew up in Biwa- thy of the Iron Range name. offer take-home items from parts of our trips up North Minnesota and whose fami- bik and Ely. the Sunrise store back in to Ely were fishing and get- ly runs the Sunrise Gourmet We selected a few appe- Hibbing. ting to eat great Iron Range food store. Forti opened a To start, I had the Calabri- tizers and beers as well as food that my family would shop where the Iron Rang- an Porketta Sandwich and our main dishes and found Overall the food was very make. Being on the Iron er is now in 2016 selling the it was quite good. The Ca- them to be just as good, if tasty and varied, providing Range is an entirely different same type of goods as Sun- labrian version included not better than the main a great sample of tradition- experience from the Twin rise store, but in St. Paul. sriracha, giardiniera and dishes. Any good review on al Iron Range cuisine while Cities, so it’s no surprise that pepper jack cheese with the this restaurant could not be offering twists of various the food is quite unique too. It was only this year that he classic Porketta meat and complete without a Patsy, dishes like the Cubano that decided to make the switch had excellent flavor. While and it was just as flakey and brought it to another level. to a full time restaurant, not as spicy as I expected, hot as it should be, making A mixing pot of several serving up all the famous it was a great twist on the it a great starter during hap- My only major critique is different cultures, many of Iron Range dishes seven original Porketta sandwich. py hour. But the best items that the prices of the dish- which are Eastern Europe- days a week in an authenti- My mother also tried the I had during my visit were es were a bit higher than an, the Iron Range has many cally made restaurant, even Porketta Cubano, a high- the cheese curds and ac- what I would consider a fair cultures to draw food from. featuring the Minnesota lighted item on Forti’s menu, companying dipping sauce. price. Many dishes were $14 Potica, Pasty, Sarma, and classic Grace painting on served with ham, pickles, The curds were fried to per- or $15 dollars with fries and Porketta are all excellent the wall. and mustard. She said, “it fection and the sauce was although they were qual- traditional dishes that fill all was a well done blend of a incredible, reminding me of ity, perhaps a bit cheaper kinds of appetites. Up until As you would expect from Cuban and the Ely flavor of Canes sauce but sweeter and would bring my rating up recently, it has been difficult any restaurant claiming to the Porketta.” tastier. even more. Just something to find these dishes in the sell Iron Range food, all to consider if you are on a Twin Cities without driv- the classic dishes are there: Our resident Iron Range Other menu items include budget. ing all around or sacrific- Pasty, Porketta or Sarma, expert, my father went for even more variations of the ing quality. Fortunately, the and an excellent Potica to the Croatian Sarma, a mix Porketta Sandwich, more Final Verdit: 4 of 5 stars. new Iron Ranger restaurant finish it off. I went with my of various meats and rice traditional bar food with a on Grand Ave serves up all mother and my father to in a cabbage roll topped twist like the Porketta Na- MNR these Iron Range dishes and have some help in testing with sauerkraut and tomato chos, and a huge selection more in a classic setting. menu items as well as be sauce. While small, he loved of flatbreads and pizzas, not Recipe Corner: The World’s Best Chili Recipe By Nick Majerus 2 6 oz. cans tomato paste 4 tsp. Dried parsley Now, try to get the veggies and let them melt. to the bottom of the pot. This chili recipe is the best 8-16 garlic cloves (smashed 1 cup brown sugar We want the veggies to cook Stir for a few minutes, and on the planet. It has a fla- silly or diced) and the ground beef to not then taste it. Fix whatever is vor that rolls from the front 1 cup unsweetened cocoa burn. off. of your tongue to the back, 4 ounces dark chocolate (a powder (Hershey’s Cocoa) ending with a little heat. whole bar of bittersweet, Cook for a few minutes, Here is your chance to add bakers, or dark chocolate) Directions:: then make some space on more spice, sweetness, acid- As true of all real chili, this the bottom of the pot. ity, etc. chili ain’t got no beans. 1/4 cup orange juice Assemble the spice mix in Beans are a cheap alternative an airtight container ahead Add the tomato PASTE and Do what feels right to you. to real, legitimate, God-giv- 1/2 cup lemon juice of time. The ingredients are let cook for a minute or so. en meat, and any so-called proportionate. Set the heat to low and cover “chili” with beans is actually 1/2 cup lime juice Mix everything in the pot and let sit for 5-10 minutes. no more than a beef stew. Chop up all the veggies together. Then, add the Spice Mix: FIRST. crushed tomatoes on top. This chili freezes and reheats Prep: 30 mins Total Time: exceptionally well. 1 hr. 45 min. Yield: ~13 qts 1 teaspoon salt Brown the ground beef on Season the tomatoes with a high heat in a huge pot and little salt. You can keep it on the stove Ingredients: 2 tsp. Black pepper season with pinches of salt for a few hours too. and pepper. Yield is 13.5 Stir in the spice mix. 4 lbs ground beef 2 tsp. Cayenne pepper quarts, so plan accordingly. Keep stirring. Keep a slow MNR 2 cups yellow onion - diced 2 tsp. Cumin Drain off the excess grease, boil or simmer. but be sure to leave a little to 2 cups red bell pepper - 2 tsp. Thyme fry the veggies. Wait a few minutes, and add diced the orange, lemon, and lime 2 tsp. Basil Reduce the heat to medium/ juice. 4 stalks celery - chopped or high and push the meat to diced 4 tsp. Oregano one side of the pot. Add the chocolate pieces
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November can be a stress- energy or cost efficient as with cutting the ridiculous is the most important social LED lighting, Junior Chris- ful time of the year for col- LED light bulbs. LED bulbs amount of time on the ac- event in history, and anyone tian Fiksdal remarked, lege students. Students find take up a sixth of the power count of university main- that refuses to support the themselves stuck in a seem- of incandescent bulbs, and tenance workers to change issue I support is a fascist “What the f*** is the differ- ingly endless loop of study- the lifespan of LED’s are incandescent light bulbs so and hates the idea of com- ence?”. ing, writing lab reports and twenty-one times greater often seems to be enough passion. essays, and taking exams than that of an incandes- reason from the university’s While I didn’t inform him accompanied by increasing- cent. perspective to justify de------of the full details centered ly cold and cloudy days as priving its students of much I’m going to make my around the argument, he is the transition between the ------needed warm lighting. own personal agenda still at fault for failing to be autumn and winter seasons Why would the univer- more important than informed in the first place, begins. The university has valid rea- and he deserves to be insult- sity switch to lighting adhering to a reason- that inhibits its stu- sons for switching its light ed instead of educated about This dull weather and slough bulbs from incandescent to able argument. the full nature of the issue. of academic obligations are dents’ capacity to learn LED, but I’m going to make ------unfortunately made worse in a calm atmosphere? my own personal agenda Warm lighting needs to be by walking into academic The answer is quite sim- more important than ad- When asked about the issue the standard of lighting of buildings with harsh, white ple. hering to a reasonable argu- of the lack of warm lighting campus again, regardless of lighting that reminds us all ------ment. on campus, former student whether or not this argu- of the type of atmosphere Matthew Strauss comment- ment is based in reason. found in prisons. For one or two bulbs, this is I mean, who needs ener- ed, a relatively insignificant dif- gy efficiency anyway when This is because I want it to As academic institutions ference, but the lighting up it comes at the expense of “I am extremely undecid- happen, and that justifies across the country are mak- the University of Minnesota what I want to happen? ed on this issue. I feel both doing it. ing a transition from using requires thousands of them. Would the university care sides have good points”. warm, incandescent light about this issue if energy We deserve to walk into bulbs to harsh, fluorescent The university is exacting costs weren’t as much of an These types of radically cen- class and not feel like we are LED light bulbs, students whatever energy reducing issue? trist views are absolutely not in an institution, regardless are likely feeling less relaxed measures it can as a part of justifiable and actually of- of the fact that the universi- when walking into class. its climate action plan to cut The government needs to fensive. People are either on ty is, in fact, an institution. campus emissions in half by levy a tax on all of the peo- my side in this issue and en- Why would the university 2020, and it also probably ple who make more money joy the calm tones of warm switch to lighting that inhib- doesn’t mind cutting its en- than I do so that they can lighting, or they hate poor MNR its its students’ capacity to ergy spending as a part of it. just pay for this specific people. learn in a calm atmosphere? non-issue I am aggressively The answer is quite simple. Cutting the energy con- advocating for. When asked about his pref- First, incandescent light sumption and costs by erences with regards to bulbs are not nearly as switching to LEDs paired The battle for warm lighting warm lighting opposed to
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