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After a year-long delay, Chilitos restaurant opens its doors

Jose Avalos, Chilitos owner, has been working to open the restaurant for two years. Chilitos is located underneath the new Gaskin Avenue Apartments. | BEN NUTTER

EVEY WEISBLAT the lease agreement in early 2018, hiatus to relocate, further reducing which he’s never sold before. from the bar. NEWS EDITOR and was told his team would have Gambier’s dining options. Besides boasting a full bar, Chil- Avalos plans to keep the hours access to the space in late August Chilitos fills a much-needed and itos’ beverage options differ slightly from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with the After seemingly endless student of that year. However, due to con- long-anticipated space on campus: from its Mount Vernon counter- bar open until 2 a.m. on weekends, speculation and a year-long delay, struction delays, they couldn’t “Change is good, and we’re ready parts. Rather than serving its mar- though he said these hours may be Gambier’s long-awaited fast-casual actually move into the space un- for change,” Sophie Barrio ’20 said garitas in schooners, the restaurant subject to change. At least until No- restaurant, Chilitos Fresh Mex and til March or April of 2019. From of the restaurant’s opening. serves them in 16-ounce mason vember, when he can put it up for Margaritas, is finally open for busi- there, Avalos had planned to have Other students are just as en- jars. Margarita and beer pitchers vote on the Village ballot, Chilitos ness. The first customers gathered the restaurant open by the start of thusiastic about the restaurant are also available, along with draft will not be selling alcohol on Sun- around a patio table at around 1 the fall semester, but the opening opening its doors. “I’m really, really beer by the glass. days. p.m. on Wednesday; the students was delayed by a few weeks as he excited about the opening of Chi- Avalos repeatedly stressed the For Avalos, who has never said the restaurant had asked for a waited for food and liquor licenses litos,” Helen Cunningham ’21 said. importance of one thing: Chili- opened a restaurant in a college photograph of them to commemo- to come in. “I think it’ll be a great addition to tos is not a full-service restaurant. town, the Chilitos in Gambier is rate the moment. “Everything has been here for our thriving Gambier downtown.” Unlike Fiesta, waitstaff will not be something of an experiment. It’s The Gaskin Avenue restaurant, some time and we’ve been already For Gambier residents, students attending tables, and patrons will a chance to see what works, what from Fiesta Mexicana owner Jose ready on our side,” Avalos said. and visitors from Mount Vernon have to walk up to a counter to or- doesn’t, and what best fits the needs Avalos, has been just over two years Chilitos’ opening comes after a and surrounding areas, Chilitos der before seating themselves. As a of Kenyon students. in the making. The College first -an slew of dining and retail changes offers the best of both worlds: Fi- fast-casual restaurant, the menu is “Everything could change,” nounced its plans for the new res- that have swept downtown Gam- esta’s authentic Mexican food and limited, but the food comes quick- Avalos said. “We want to see how taurant in August 2017 via a blog bier in the past few years: The famous margaritas, but with an ly. everyone wants [things]. That’s post that said Chilitos would open Gambier Grill, affectionately nick- American twist that adds supreme Food prices are comparatively what we said in the beginning — by fall 2018. Instead, for a number named “the Cove,” closed in early fries (with queso and bacon), Philly cheap, Avalos said, with an average that we would do [it] for the kids of reasons, mainly construction-re- 2016, leaving the Village with only steaks, chicken tenders and burg- meal costing $9. Chilitos also has of the college, and that’s what we’re lated, the restaurant’s opening suf- one consistent late-night meal op- ers—among other items—to the free Wi-Fi and plenty of charging doing. We’re going to go with what- fered a year’s worth of delays. tion, the Village Inn. In November mix. Avalos said that he is especial- ports — not to mention a plethora ever they want — if the customer is Avalos said that he finalized of 2018, the Deli took a year-long ly excited about the Philly steaks, of flat screens to watch television there, we’ll be there.”

Punctured gas line leaves North In this issue buildings without hot water, dryers

ELLIE KLEE ning and screaming … I need to ac- NEWS EDITOR tually get out of here.” 50 years of Campus Safety and the College For most students, going to class Township Fire Department arrived coeducation without pants is just a bad dream. For quickly to evacuate Mather and Mc- Nate Wiener ’23, it was a Wednesday Bride. Residents were unable to re- morning. turn to the dorms while Columbia Wiener was in the shower at Gas “assessed the situation and areas around 8:20 a.m. when “an improp- were purged of any fumes,” accord- page 3 erly marked gas line was punctured ing to the email from Kohlman. CHUZHU ZHONG during the installation of a sign-post That left Weiner stranded in his in front of Allen House,” according navy blue towel, boxers and a wom- to a Student-Info email from Chief en’s volleyball T-shirt he borrowed Nate Wiener ’23 arrives to Business Officer Mark Kohlman. from a friend. “So I go get breakfast,” his English class in a towel. | The gas leak affected Mather Hall as he said. “I have nothing else to do. COURTESY OF NATE WIENER Kenyon at well as McBride Hall, where Wiener And then I’m still locked out of my lives. dorm room, so I have to go to class.” and a pair of pants. Night “I hear an alarm go off. And I’m At 10:09 a.m., a Kenyon Alert an- Some buildings on North campus like, ‘I’m in the shower, this can’t be nounced that Mather and McBride were still experiencing a gas outage happening,’” said Wiener. “‘I’m just had been reopened. After back-to- as late as 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday. gonna stand here for like two more back morning classes, Wiener re- Hot water and clothes dryers were page 6 minutes and brush my teeth.’ Then turned to his room at around 11:30 unavailable in those buildings until JACKSON WALD I realized, oh, there are people run- a.m. to retrieve his phone, his wallet the line was repaired. 2 Thursday, Sept. 19 | kenyoncollegian.com Students give input on possible Chalmers Library furniture Visitors to Peirce Lounge tried out potential new library couches, chairs and other furniture.

Students were offered the chance to try new library furniture before purchase. Visitors filled out surveys detailing their chair and couch preferences. | SARA HALEBLIAN

RONAN ELLIOTT choices. ites among the study chairs, said. “[The chairs are] private, about when it’ll get done, [or] NEWS EDITOR “We’ll have to order furni- the reading chairs and the but you’re still in the open. It’s if it’ll get done while they’re ture like six months out from chairs designed for relax- like the nooks we used to have here. But there’s only so much On September 10, students when the building will open,” ation. In some categories there in Olin ... They give you that we can control in a construc- arrived at Peirce Dining Hall Mark Kohlman, Chief Busi- were clear winners — wooden sense of, ‘I’m studying with tion project. So it was a good to find Peirce Lounge filled ness Officer, said. “So we need chairs with padding, for ex- my friends, but I have a little opportunity for the students with furniture samples. The to know which pieces of furni- ample, were favored over those of my own space.’” to try a lot of different things.” event, which was open to the ture are going where, and how without. In other categories, Badertscher considered the There will be another event public for three days, allowed many of certain types of chairs students enjoyed several of event a success; over 300 peo- on September 19, this time students to try out chairs we’re going to need. These are the choices. One popular chair ple visited during the three displaying office furniture and couches and offer their the concepts that we’re work- was designed to be an enclosed days the furniture was on dis- such as desks and cabinets opinions on what the library ing on, and we wanted to get study space, with a built-in play, and more than 270 of rather than seating. The event should purchase. This event feedback and hear from stu- desk and barriers on two sides them left comments about the will be geared toward the fac- was the latest step in the pro- dents and staff.” to block out distractions. furniture. ulty members who will have cess of planning the Chalmers A variety of chairs and “I think the students re- “What the students really their offices in the library to Library. While construction is couches were on display, with ally liked the idea of that,” liked was the opportunity to offer them a say in their fu- expected to finish in spring of each piece of furniture be- Amy Badertscher, Associ- have a say in what we’re try- ture workspaces. While the 2021, the interior plan needs ing presented beside others of ate Vice President of Library ing to accomplish in the new event will not have a place for to be finalized long before- the same type. Students were and Information Services and library,” Badertscher said. student feedback, students are hand, including the furniture invited to rank their favor- Library Director at Kenyon, “There’s still some skepticism welcome to visit. Local Digest: Controversy surrounds lethal-injection drugs Ohio lawyers request permission to destroy expired drugs after DeWine halts executions.

KAYLEIGH MCCOY This request comes a few days after ports that pharmaceutical companies by lethal injection of Dennis McGuire, NEWS ASSISTANT the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals appear reluctant to sell these drugs, during which he repeatedly spasmed, LINNEA MUMMA overturned the decision of a Dayton which have other medical uses, to the gasped for air and received worldwide STAFF WRITER judge who said the three lethal injection state for use in executions. DeWine has attention, according to Cincinnati.com. drugs used cause sensations of drown- not proposed any alternative execution The fallout lead to a three-and-a-half Local Digest is the Collegian’s newest ing and then burning when adminis- method, and it is unclear how long his year stall on executions, during which weekly feature, which highlights the lat- tered, making their use unconstitution- hold on all executions will last. the Ohio government developed the est developments in news stories across al, according to the Dispatch. Ohio is not unfamiliar to controver- three-drug protocol that is currently the state and county. Despite the Circuit Court’s ruling sy surrounding its death penalty proce- being challenged. These controversies After months of controversy, Ohio that the drugs are constitutional, Ohio dures. The state, sometimes called the have led groups, such as Ohioans to government lawyers have officially re- Governor Mike DeWine has still called “Texas of the North,” ranks seventh Stop Executions, to advocate more ag- quested permission from federal courts for a hold on all executions until the nationwide in numbers of executions, gressively for an end for Ohio’s death to destroy expired lethal-injection drugs state’s death penalty method can be in- with 55 having been performed between penalty. It is unclear as of yet whether used for executing death-row inmates, vestigated and unexpired drugs can be 2000 and 2014, according to Cincinnati. Governor DeWine and the Ohio Legis- according to the Columbus Dispatch. obtained. However, Cleveland.com re- com. In 2014, the 25-minute-long death lature will move towards doing so.

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Speakers discuss diversity on college campuses in “The Intersection of Race and Gender in American Higher Education” panel in Gund Gallery. | CHUZHU ZHONG

COURTNEY FELLE success alumnae have had,” Vice President for Stu- STAFF WRITER President Sean Decatur said. dent Affairs Meredith Harper Panel topics included wom- Bonham ’92 appreciated the From Sept. 13 to 15, Ke- en in political leadership, in- atmosphere of gratitude on nyon hosted a celebration tersectionality in higher edu- campus. “It was wonderful,” marking 50 years of coeduca- cation, the process of leading she said. “The women who tion. Over 150 alumnae vis- a meaningful life and more. returned for the anniversary ited, with graduation years Art exhibitions, staged read- celebration are so inspiring. ranging from 1971 to 2015. ings, sports games and con- These are women who are re- Events honoring their con- certs also helped draw alum- ally quite extraordinary, and tributions, alongside those of nae back to their alma mater that was very much on dis- current faculty and students, for the weekend. On Saturday, play over the weekend.” spanned the weekend. students, faculty and alum- Celebratory events will “This weekend has been a nae dedicated the Black Box continue throughout the year. collaboration between alum- theater to Harlene Marley, A full schedule is available ni, folks on campus, some fac- Kenyon’s first female tenure- online through the 50 Years ulty, some students as well, in track professor. The weekend of Women at Kenyon web- terms of trying to capture not concluded with the planting site. Kenyon is also using the only the impact that women of a new weeping beech tree hashtag #KenyonWomen to have had on campus, but then (known around campus as an promote stories and upcom- Jan Thomas, Sylvie Coulibaly, and Marla Kohlman are three of the celebrating the diversity of upside-down tree). ing events on social media. speakers in a panel on women at college. | CHUZHU ZHONG Students invited to participate in mission statement revision The College’s updated mission statement is expected to be finalized by February 2020.

RONAN ELLIOTT dated and not very in tune with what to unify the Kenyon community and tee hopes to have a new mission state- NEWS EDITOR Kenyon is today,” Delaney Barker ’20, have those discussions about what ment in place by February 2020. On September 10, the Kenyon president of Student Council, said. Kenyon is about.” While the results of the survey community received an email via The statement describes Kenyon’s The revision process began in have yet to be analyzed, Decatur be- Student-Info containing a short sur- changing identity “over the 185 years April, when the lieves that they vey. The survey, which has since of its life” (the school is now 195 years Board of Trustees in- will play a key role closed, asked participants to consid- old) and emphasizes the school’s vited a select group of It’s very out- in shaping the fi- er what they felt was most important connection to the Episcopal church, students and senior dated and not nal mission state- about Kenyon in an effort to update which many members of the Ken- staff to hold a discus- very in tune with what ment. Kenyon’s mission statement. yon community feel isn’t as central sion about Kenyon’s Kenyon is today.” “There’s no “What single aspect of Kenyon has as it once was. The statement clocks core values. Shortly target [response had the greatest impact on your col- in at 746 words, uncommonly long afterward, President rate],” Decatur lege experience thus far?” the first even among our peer institution. For Sean Decatur ap- Student“ Council President said. “We’re not question said. The second asked, reference, the Kenyon’s fellow nine pointed a Mission Delaney Barker ’20 aiming for some “What makes Kenyon Kenyon? What North Coast Athletic Conference Statement Committee percentage to have distinguishes it from other colleges?” (NCAC) schools mission statements made up of 15 students, faculty, and a confidence level. It’s mainly [that] The new mission statement seeks come to 921 words combined. staff members. The committee will we’re looking for [responses] that are to define Kenyon’s identity and core “The problem is to make it shorter, spend the following months collect- thoughtful and well-considered. To values. The current mission state- more relevant and inclusive,” Del- ing opinions and holding discussions me, that’s more important than large ment—which can be seen on Ken- aney said. “President Decatur—and, before drafting a new mission state- numbers. I would rather get a large yon’s website—is viewed by many I think, the senior staff as a whole— ment and sending it to the Board of number of folks who are responsible as no longer relevant. “It’s very out- wants to use this as an opportunity Trustees for approval. The commit- and have thought about it a lot.” 4 Thursday, Sept. 19 | kenyoncollegian.com Sixth Baron Kenyon, descendant of College’s namesake, dies The great-great-great grandson of Kenyon’s original benefactor passed away in August.

TOMMY JOHNSON project as a way to raise his clout EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR amongst the Anglican Church’s ecclesiastical elite. While Lord Ke- On August 17, Lord Lloyd nyon was active in the politics of Tyrell-Kenyon, 6th Baron Ke- England at this time, he saw sup- nyon, passed away at the age of porting Chase’s venture as a way 72 following a short illness. His to increase his involvement with great-great-great grandfather, the Church. the second Lord Kenyon, was the The sixth Lord Kenyon visited College’s namesake and one of its the school named for his family original benefactors. twice in his life, most notably in The family’s connection to the October of 1999, when he came College is rather informal — the to campus to deliver the Found- Kenyons have hosted students in ers’ Day Address on the 175th an- England and receive the alumni niversary of the College. In his magazine. According to Thomas address, he talked about the first Stamp ’73, College historian and time he came to Kenyon, on a Keeper of Kenyoniana, the near- road trip across the United States ly 200 years of contact show that that he took after graduating from Kenyon College and Lord Kenyon Cambridge University in 1969. are connected by more than just “Although the College was name. closed for the summer holiday The second Lord Kenyon, the when we arrived, everybody we original benefactor for whom the met made us feel very welcome College is named, never actually and nothing was too much trou- stepped foot in Gambier. He came ble,” he recounted in his address. to meet Philander Chase after Lord Kenyon and his wife, Lady Lord Gambier Sally Kenyon, introduced visited Gambier them when When they in 1999. Gredington, the Kenyon family home is located in Flintshire, Wales. | COURTESY OF TOM STAMP Chase was in were here, I “When they Britain solic- think they were very were here, I In addition to his passion for ing on a tradition started by his the course of nearly 200 years be- iting funds taken with Kenyon.” think they were plants, Lord Kenyon was an ac- grandfather, who came to campus tween the original benefactor’s to found an very taken with tive councillor on the Wrexham for the College’s centennial cel- family and the College,” President Episcopalian Kenyon,” Stamp County Borough Council, repre- ebration in 1924. His father con- Sean Decatur said. The sixth Lord seminary in “College historian and said. In par- senting Overton. He was also a tinued the tradition by coming Kenyon is survived by two sons, Ohio. Lord Keeper of Kenyoniana ticular, Lady member of the Clwyd South Con- for the College’s sesquicentennial Lloyd Nicholas Tyrell-Kenyon and Kenyon made Thomas Stamp ’73 Sally, a florist, servative Association. Accord- in 1974 and again in 1984 for the Alexander Simon Tyrell-Kenyon. a promise of was enam- ing to an obituary in The Leader, dedication of Olin Library. Lloyd Nicholas, his eldest son, is funds that al- ored by central a local newspaper in Wrexham, “The original Lord Kenyon now the seventh Lord Kenyon. lowed Chase to proceed in found- Ohio’s unique flora. “Lord Ken- Wales, he served the area for 26 certainly never set foot in Gam- With the College’s bicentennial ing the institution that would be- yon shared her passion for plants,” years. bier, so it’s fascinating and really just five years away, it remains to come Kenyon. According to the Stamp said. “He had the largest By speaking at the 175th anni- kind of cool that that connection, be seen if he too will make the sixth Lord Kenyon, the second collection of [varieties of] vibur- versary of the College’s founding, even on a sort of casual, informal journey to the college that bears Lord Kenyon saw funding Chase’s num in England.” the sixth Lord Kenyon was carry- basis has been maintained over his family’s name. Head Community Advisors Key departures in Residential replaced by professional staff Life leave office understaffed

EVEY WEISBLAT in terms of balancing the supervision EVEY WEISBLAT role of assistant director of housing operations NEWS EDITOR NEWS EDITOR of peers — never easy — as well as ac- on Sept. 25. “We acted as quickly as we can be- ademic commitments,” Jillian Yoder, Over the summer, two administrators de- cause it’s a key position in that office and with- As of this semester, Head Commu- interim director of ResLife, said. “It parted from the Office of Residential Life (Re- in Student Affairs,” Vice President of Student nity Advisors (HCAs) no longer exist was a lot to ask a student to do and sLife), leaving it temporarily understaffed. Affairs Meredith Bonham ’92 said. at Kenyon. Instead, Community Advi- to maintain consistency with. Some- Jill Engel-Hellman, director of ResLife and Two additional hires have joined the Re- sors (CAs) will be supervised by two times it was like, ‘Okay, yes, I can fo- Assistant Dean of Students, requested leave sLife office: Carl Mackey and Helen Eckhard professional staff members. cus on my staff and I can be a really on Aug. 23, the day before first years moved began in late June as Residential Life Coordi- Carl Mackey and Helen Eckhard present supervisor, but comps!’” in. Lisa Train, former Associate Director of nators (RLCs), replacing the Head Commu- began as Residential Life Coordina- Yoder said that this balancing act Housing operations, accepted a job at the State nity Advisor role that was previously occupied tors (RLCs) in late June. This is an en- among HCAs had created inconsisten- University of New York College at Cortland at by student employees. Both Yoder and Co- tirely new position, created in lieu of cy in their ability to supervise the CAs the end of June. ordinator of Housing and Office Operations the HCA role. While Mackey is super- under them. According to her, the last According to Associate Director of ResLife Beth Pae agreed that Mackey and Eckhard vising upperclass area CAs, Eckhard is academic year ended with seven se- Jillian Yoder, while Train’s departure was an- had helped tremendously in easing the turn- overseeing CAs that work in first-year nior students in the position, one hav- ticipated, Engel-Hellman’s was unexpected. over. halls. ing dropped out. Yoder is currently serving as interim director “We are very lucky that Carl and Helen The Office of Residential Life (Re- The previous supervision model in Engel-Hellman’s absence. joined us, and very excited,” Pae said. “They’re sLife) decided to restructure the com- had been in place for the past four “We don’t have a date about the end of [her] doing a great job, and [we] just enjoy work- munity advising system after it be- to five years. Coordinator of Hous- leave or any information about that,” Yoder ing with them. I think they’ve been two great came clear to administrators that it ing and Office Operations Beth Pae said. “I think because it is a little bit of a unique additions to ResLife, been immensely helpful was creating an unnecessary burden said that model is only one of a num- situation where Jill is on leave — she’s not sepa- with the changes that have happened.” for student HCAs, many of whom were ber that ResLife has tried out over the rated from the institution, she’ll remain on the Neither Yoder nor Pae knew much about seniors. years. “I have to credit us for that,” she website. I am updating my materials to reflect Engel-Hellman’s departure. When asked “We eliminated the HCA role be- said, “to try things and see what works [that I am] interim director so people know when Engel-Hellman would reassume her po- cause we were really seeing the ways — and with the changing needs of stu- that they can send communications to me.” sition, Bonham said she didn’t know. She said that that role presented a pretty sig- dents and everything, to respond in The College has hired Jenn Bermudez as she couldn’t speak publicly about whether En- nificant challenge for student leaders ways that we feel is best for changes.” Train’s replacement, and she will begin in the gel-Hellman plans to return. Thursday, Sept. 19 FEATURES kenyoncollegian.com 5 Need a ride? Meet the last Lyft driver based in Knox County As local cab services struggle to stay afloat, ridesharing apps are attempting to fill the gap.

DORA SEGALL Brandi Bell, said, adding to Bell’s STAFF WRITER remark that, in addition to the charge of each ride, he generally It took Molly Fording ’23 three gets a tip in cash or through the ap- tries to find transportation to John plication. This has a downside for Glenn Columbus International some customers, such as Enrique Airport last Friday. After discover- Thompson ’20. He noted that local ing that the GoBus, which departs taxis—like Madden Transporta- from Gambier once a day, would tion, which is going out of business not get her there in time for her on No 1—generally cost less than flight, she attempted to book an Lyft because they don’t charge all Uber. It quickly became clear that the surplus fees that come with us- there were none available. Fording ing a third-party application. then learned that Lyft was oper- Thompson has used Lyft to ating in the area and managed to commute to and from his job at book a ride from Kenyon to the Walmart relatively frequently airport a day ahead of her trip. since the service’s arrival to Mount Lyft has been operating in Knox Vernon and reported that, aside County since last winter, though from Bell, there seem to be very at a level of activity far from that few drivers available in the area. seen in large cities. Jeremy Bell, On the occasion that the bus is a Mount Ver- not running non resident It’s amazing and Thomp- and local Lyft son cannot driver, said that how much he’ll find a friend he often drives make in...a few hours.” to drive him clients from to work, he Gambier into Brandi Bell, wife of Jeremy has to sched- Jeremy Bell (above) is the only Lyft driver in Mount Vernon who offers regular rides. DORA SEGALL Columbus, and Bell“ ule a Lyft in | works there for advance. “If several hours you’re just “but I should probably go.” Lyft experience for clients. “The day going,’ or whatever.” before returning in order to en- in the moment trying to get a Lyft, Luckily for Kenyon students, one [Lyft driver] with the beard, he For Bell, who also drives for sure more frequent pickups. This you’re not going to get a Lyft,” he Lyft users will find their experi- likes to play heavy metal,” Thomp- DoorDash, a food delivery ser- method ensures a constant stream said. ences to be relatively luxurious. son said. Bell said he likes to play vice in the Mount Vernon area, of ride requests in an otherwise ir- To resolve availability issues, Bell said that, along with keeping soft rock when he has a client to Lyft serves as an opportunity to regular schedule of local Lyft us- one driver, who has since stopped the car clean, he keeps it stocked make them feel more at ease about get paid for something he loves — ers. While Uber does not cater as working for Lyft, according to Bell, with drinks and snacks for cli- riding with a stranger. driving around and taking in the much to rural areas, Lyft has mar- created a Facebook page called Lyft ents. Fording recalled that on her Generally, conversation is kept scenery. “He likes doing it,” Jer- keted substantially in Knox Coun- Mount Vernon, OH. The majority drive back from the airport, “We to a minimum. “I usually take emy’s wife said, “It’s good for him. ty, making it easier for Bell to earn of posts on the page asked for rides stopped for gas, and he asked me early morning rides, so they [the Jeremy is always available, and I extra money outside his regular into Columbus, although in late if I wanted anything from the gas drivers] don’t really bother you,” think that is one of the main rea- work schedule. July, one woman posted asking for station. I was like, ‘I’m good, but Thompson said. “You’re tired, sons why he is up there [in Lyft’s “It’s amazing how much he’ll a ride to the emergency room. “It’s thanks.’” they’re tired, they’re just like ‘yeah, rating system]. I think he’s doing make in just a few hours,” his wife, not a super emergency,” she wrote, Music is another part of the I’m giving you a ride. How’s your really well with it.” Class

Senior Class Total: Junior Class Total: Sophomore Class Total: First -Year Class Total: Clash 4 5 3 2 Compiled by dante kanter & Jackson Wald Answer Lillian Fox Peckos ‘20 Theo Schneider ‘21 Maya Fair ‘22 Vik Gudhe ‘23

What does Kenyon’s motto — The Greatness of ‘Magnanimiter Crucem Sustine’ Valiantly bear the cross Valiantly bear the cross Magnanimous Sun Cross Valiantly bear the cross Knowledge translate to in English?

What is the name of Kachen Kimmell Leeman Kessler John Constance Caroline Decatur Gambier’s mayor?

What song replaced Lil Nas X’s hit single “Old Town Bad Guy - Billie Eilish Bad guy Bad Guy Billie Eilish Panini - Lil Nas X Billie Eilish Road” as #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 list?

What is the word for the fear Triskaidekaphobia Tridesiphobia Triskaidekaphobia Thirteenphobia The big scare of the number thirteen?

Weekly Scores 2 2 0 1 Thursday, Sept. 19 FEATURES kenyoncollegian.com 6 As night descends on Kenyon, late-shift employees clock in

Middle Path late at night. While most of Kenyon is resting by now, the night is only beginning for these late-night workers who keep campus running. | JACKSON WALD

CAMERON AUSTIN AND ARIELLA KISSIN | STAFF WRITERS

Thursday night: Time to cram some French vocabulary or scribble down a chemistry problem set, right? Not for ev- eryone, as it turns out. While your study playlist pulses through your headphones, Kenyon’s late-night workers keep the pulse of this campus alive. Here are just a few of their stories:

Jennifer Anderson has been working at Kenyon for three years. In the course of her eight-and-a-half hour shift — from 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. — she cleans the Bookstore, the Church of the Holy Spirit, the Wright Center and R-32. Of all the places she cleans, the spookiest is the church. She recalled finding students sleeping in the basement on various occasions, either scar- ing them with her presence or being scared by them. Another time, a black cat snuck into the chapel after her, keeping her company throughout the night. “It can be difficult at times,” Anderson said. She frequently watches her grandchildren in the afternoon, so she does not get to sleep until 3 p.m.. “I don’t know if you ever really adjust to it.” Jessica Maglott, like Anderson, also works third shift. Her responsibili- ties include cleaning the sometimes-eerie Peirce Hall. She has heard music playing with seemingly no one around and doors slamming unexpectedly, as

Maintenance well as seeing shadows moving out of the corner of her eye. “You know, it’s a haunted building, Peirce,” Maglott said. Jennifer Anderson (right) and Jessica Maglott (left), two main- tenace employees, pictured in their office. | ARIELLA KISSIN

Its late-night hours might go unnoticed most days, but the Village Inn’s bar remains open until midnight or later. On one sleepy Thursday night, bar- tender Jason Speece said of late-night business, “It will get busier, a little bit further into the year, but I think everyone’s still figuring out how their sched- ules are, when their friends’ schedules are, so they can come out together.” Village Speece hopes that, this year, the Village Inn becomes a place for late-night socializing — and that it becomes as lively at night as it does during the day. “It’s definitely busier during the day, like when there are locals coming in to get food or sports teams coming in to get food,” Speece said. For the time be- ing, the Village Inn is looking for ways to attract more student clientele by keeping the bar open late after trivia on Wednesday nights, which is hosted by Inn students. That is, so long as they get business — and the tips are good.

Staff members are not the only ones at Kenyon working odd hours. Since his first year, Spencer Beck ’22 has worked the late shift at Library B’s circulation desk, which often lasts until 2 a.m. The late hours have sometimes impacted his sleep schedule — Beck had an early morning class the second semester of his first year, right after working the night shift until 2 a.m. — but Beck sees both upsides and downsides to the hours. “[The night shift] is more relaxing, but I can’t say I prefer it though,” Beck said. “I know some people can thrive studying at night, but I really can’t. I end up just on my phone — ‘cause we’re allowed to do that, thank God.” The hushed late-night atmosphere of the library provides ample opportunity for contemplation, at the very

Library least. “Otherwise, I just sort of stare off … It is very nice, for times of introspection or otherwise,” Beck ob- served. Library worker Spencer Beck ‘22 on shift. | ARIELLA KISSIN

Our tour of Kenyon “nightlife” ends at Campus Safety. The office never closes, and there are always officers up and about. Kathleen Mickle, who worked part-time at Campus Safety for two years as a dispatcher and now works full-time as an officer, rotates between the “afternoon” shift and the night shift — the former from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m., the latter from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. “I have to set a schedule. I go straight home and go to bed. Campus I try to get up at the same time every day, and it’s usually 1 to 2 p.m.,” Mickle said of her sleep pattern. “I feel like, health-wise, I do the best if I do that.” Campus Safety dispatcher Joseph Petrie pulls even longer all-nighters. In addition to working at Kenyon full-time, he also works full-time at Safety CenturyLink. “I used to work here part-time, but I loved it so much that I also picked up full-time here as well,” Petrie said. “I hardly ever sleep.”

If there’s a moral to be learned here, it’s that if you can go to bed early, take it as a gift. Sleep well tonight, Kenyon. Thursday, Sept. 19 ARTS kenyoncollegian.com 7 Horn photography exhibit explores processes of adaptation

SYDNEY FALLON “Because everyone’s photographs were so STAFF WRITER different, there was a lot of liberty,” Berger said. Her photographs focused on portraits The photographs displayed inWithin from her time abroad in Exeter, England. This Place at the Horn Gallery are true to They consisted mostly of candid photos from their title in that they each demonstrate the daily life, which gave each image an intimate importance of place in one’s life—in terms of feel. Despite the contrasting subjects of each both location and experience. The exhibition photographer, the idea of uninhibited hu- displayed the works of senior photographers man behavior is apparent in each piece. Eryn Powell, Cameron Peters, Natalie Berger “[Photography] has a certain familiar and Emma Raible. The photographers took quality. It isn’t a complete abstraction of real- many of the selected photos while studying ity, but it frames moments that people don’t abroad last year. see,” Raible said. Many of her photos shared Each collection is unique in style. How- the concept of incorporating a window ever, together, they tell a cohesive story about within a larger space to direct the viewer into the importance and challenge of adapting to a specific perspective. Raible’s set of photos one’s environment. While the title implies give the onlooker a peek into another reality. Viewers admire the range of student photography in the Horn. | BELLA HATKOFF that many of the images would focus on lo- Her work allows the viewer to see through cation and landscape, each photographer another perspective as if they were a fly on This idea of adaptation is also apparent in unfamiliar environment into a home. The took the idea of ‘place’ in a different direc- the wall; to witness a moment without tak- Powell’s set of images. Powell presented an processing of each new space is apparent tion. Peters created a series of photos cen- ing part in it. artist’s statement alongside her photographs, in each richly colored shot, and the photo- tered around tea leaves that form distinct Capturing these pieces aided the adjust- which described how “each moment I had graphs invite the viewer to take part in these images, accompanied with various captions ment to a new place for each photographer, the opportunity to photograph became a spaces alongside the photographer. explaining the meaning of each image. Each as their art allowed them to develop a greater practice of deep listening and conversation.” The pieces fromWithin This Place will be teacup is accompanied by an item that serves sense of their surroundings. “I use photog- Indeed, her bold and striking photographs displayed in the lower Horn Gallery through to justify the tea leaves’ prediction. The work raphy to interact with new spaces … It helps from her time in Europe demonstrate the Sept. 25. deals with the idea of a looming future, but me adapt to a new space and process where I process of understanding a new setting to Powell and Peters are members of the also offers the possibility for adaptation. am,” said Berger. the point where that setting evolves from an Collegian staff. Alumnae return to Kenyon to discuss their pieces hanging in Gund Gallery

KATIE MOST people know which colors they prefer. Halton’s work. STAFF WRITER The paintings were created for a sur- In response to her show, Mad as vey of students at the Archer School for Hell, Halton’s For Girls Becoming Guests filed into Gund Gallery on Girls in Los Angeles and consist of 168 Women; everyday encounters asks: Thursday night to welcome back two color swatches across four panels. “I Why are we mad? For this new ex- Kenyon alumnae: Meg Cranston ’82 made these paintings to give the girls hibit, Halton turns her encounters and Mia Halton ’73. Members of the a ballot,” Cranston said. Adjacent to with big topics into works of art. Clay, first class of women to attend Kenyon the paintings, a fifth panel titled “Mr. paint, and words fill four corners of the sat at the front of the room, proudly Moseby’s Salmon Not Pink Shirt,” fea- room to create an intimate space hon- snapping photos of their classmate, tures the chosen color: Living Coral. oring the lived experiences of women Halton. When the crowd settled in, Cranston is interested in Pantone, a and girls. Halton uses figures from Christopher Yates, the gallery’s assis- monopoly in the color industry whose literature, history and politics to il- tant director, took the mic. He intro- annual color forecast directly informs lustrate the “feeling in her gut.” A red duced the Visiting Artist Talk as both the production of goods. Pantone says glazed sculpture of Brett Kavanaugh a direct response to the 50th anniver- 2019 is the year of Living Coral, and stands in the center of the room di- sary of coeducation at Kenyon and the Archer girls agree. “Either we’re rectly across the table from sculptures the first in a series of student-curated very good at forecasting or our choices of Anita Hill, Clarence Thomas and alumni exhibitions that will span the are controlled by capitalism,” Crans- Christine Blasey-Ford. Together they academic year. The talk last Thursday ton said. sit on a bed of anonymous, blank faces. served as an opportunity for members Halton, who arrived in 1969 as a The event inspired dialogue about the of the Kenyon community to meet member of the first class of women slowly evolving culture surrounding these two alumnae artists and gain in- to attend the College, was also shaped women in the art world. Conversation sight into their exhibits at the gallery. greatly by her time at Kenyon. She de- landed on the importance of educa- Cranston’s artistic practice is guid- scribed the liberty of challenging ideas tion and the role of Kenyon. There was ed by her liberal arts education. Hav- and forming her own identity at Ke- a sense of optimism in the promise of ing studied anthropology and sociolo- nyon. “I was free and I was kind of a the community that connects us all. gy at Kenyon, her approach to making grown-up. I loved it here,” she said Halton’s exhibit will be on view in art is disciplined and conceptual. Her with a smile. The experience of con- the gallery until Sept. 27 and Cran- new exhibit, Hue, Saturation, Value: tributing to such a turning point in ston’s exhibit will be on view until The Archer Paintings, explores how Kenyon’s history has found its way into Dec. 15.

Top image, Cranston’s Archer Paintings. Middle, Cranston discusses her work. Below, Halton shares her experiences. Right, Halton’s photos and sculptures. | CHUZHU ZHONG kenyoncollegian.com 8 Thursday, Sept. 19 ARTS Stagefemmes festival celebrates Kenyon women in theatre A collection of simple, staged readings bring the work of seven playwright alumnae to life.

Left: students share the work of Belinda Bremner. Middle: Actors perform the words of Katharine Long. Right: The audience examines their programs. | REID STAUTBERG

PAIGE KELLER A group of seven student direc- Each ten-minute scene covered a and his granddaughter. No mat- a more diverse and complicated STAFF WRITER tors came together to select short different time period with a dif- ter the plot, the deeply personal world impinging on a small rural MAYA YUKSELEN excerpts from plays written by fe- ferent set of characters, present- nature of the interactions never town.” STAFF WRITER male Kenyon alumni and cast Ke- ing a multitude of genres. There changed. “I’m really honored to have had nyon actors to bring the scenes to was a mixture of comedy, tragedy Kenyon alumna and featured a piece of my play performed at This past weekend, Stage- life. For three nights only — Sept. and intrigue within the scenes as playwright Caroline Nesbitt ’73 the 50th anniversary of women at femmes put together a series of 12, 13 and 14 — Stagefemmes took the viewer slowly learned how the spoke about her piece, Contra Kenyon,” Nesbitt wrote. She con- performances in celebration of advantage of the Harlene Marley characters’ different experiences Dance, which explores the re- tinued to reiterate her apprecia- the 50-year anniversary of co- Black Box Theater to showcase interconnected throughout the lationship between a combative tion for this celebration, “What a education at Kenyon. The festival plays written by Kenyon alumnae. course of the excerpts. grandfather and his equally ag- lovely way to recognise the work took on the simple, yet explana- The simple set preserved the The performances in each of gressive granddaughter. “The of people whose work is often soli- tory title of “Scenes from plays power and authenticity of each the seven pieces were gripping and inspiration for the play was the tary and largely invisible. I hope it written by Kenyon women and piece. They were performed in honest. The scenes may have had people I live among,” Nesbitt said. becomes a tradition.” performed by Kenyon women.” the style of a stage reading: with different plots and perspectives, The power from this piece, like The production also featured Founded in 2013, Stagefemmes is limited props, no costumes and but they all contained universal many others in the show, is root- works by Kenyon alumnae Belin- a small, on-campus theater troupe with scripts in hand. The direc- themes of family and friendship. ed in this authentic narrative. She da Bremner ’71, Katharine Long dedicated to showcasing the un- tors kept the writing as the focal The subjects varied from a terri- describes “the crusty … natives, ’77, Ann Marie Healy ’97, Kate derrepresented talents of women point, but still brought the works fied new mother to the rocky re- the back-to-the-land hippies- Dakota Kremer ’10, Gracie Gard- in theater. to life with the help of the actors. lationship between a grandfather grown older, the new elements of ner ’13 and Natalie Margolin ’14. Clovis performance briefly rocks the Horn FRED GIRON-GIESSEN ence, alongside Sleep, MC5 and Fu Manchu, as he disappeared to, while deliriously strumming STAFF WRITER well as some 70s rock artists. the guitar in different positions with passion. The night opened with Shane Wells ’22, who Sosnicki had an intense focus and gait while On Friday the 13th, the Horn Gallery shook performs under the name Organs, donning methodically playing the guitar, shouting lyrics from the thumping bass, supplemented by the stylized glitter eyeshadow in an emulation of with emotional fervor. And finally, Anrather’s thumping of students moshing under the full David Bowie. Organs’ creative, lyrics presented shirtless drumming featured his long, dark hair moon. Hairstyles of the audience flipped un- a contrast to the stark beats yet to come. At the flying everywhere. Somehow he managed to ef- apologetically as their heads banged to the beat. introduction of Clovis, the intimate circle that fortlessly hit the drums on beat, despite being Once Clovis took the stage with their heavy, surrounded Organs gradually expanded to an drenched in sweat by the conclusion of the in- wandering, metal sound, no one could re- explosive audience that reached outside the tense show. sist moving. As the crowd grew in size, people Horn. People flooded into the Horn from the When the performance came to an abrupt flooding into the gallery from the hilltop, more hilltop, and the crowd grew rowdier and row- end, Kenyon students were hungry for more. and more feet stomped along to the songs with dier. They remained standing in the gallery, waiting unknown names. The ripple effect was felt from Each member of Clovis had their own sig- expectantly for another song to play. Alas, the every part of the Horn, only adding to the in- nature movements, the combination of which lights went on, and the band had to start pack- tense ambiance. created a unique and memorable performance. ing up. Students were left stunned that the con- The three Brooklyn locals—Attila Anrath- Arauz was often on his knees low to the floor, cert was already over. There was no better way er, Ben Arauz and Adam Sosnicki—have been leaving audience members wondering where to celebrate Friday the 13th. touring liberal arts colleges in a graffitied white van, stopping at schools such as Bennington College (Vt.), Bard College (N.Y.) and, of course, Kenyon. The trio have been playing together for around two years, making their way from back- yard concerts to small venues around New York City and larger spaces. “We never say no to a show,” lead drummer Anrather said. Word spread around campus that a “punk” band was performing at the Horn, but the members of Clovis have a slightly different view of their style: When the band was in its early stages, they experimented with the “post-punk genre.” “And then, we all had this revelation, this awakening, at the same time [to start mak- ing] Sabbath-Riff Raff-Rock ‘n Roll,” Sonicki said. This “Sabbath-Riff Raff-Rock ‘n Roll” is Clovis stuffed into a made-up genre: a con- glomeration of screaming, dynamic bass, with dispersed incoherent lyrics which had a hypnot- ic, cathartic impact on the audience. The musi- cians cited Black Sabbath as their biggest influ- Brooklyn based band Clovis’s intense metal performance in the Horn Gallery on Friday the 13th ended abruptly. | ZOË CASDIN Thursday, Sept. 19 OPINIONS kenyoncollegian.com 9 STAFF EDITORIAL Pelosi got it right: Impeachment Mission statement could hurt the Democratic party

JOSH LANTIS ber of Americans opposing impeach- Republicans to take action—could needs to reflect all CONTRIBUTOR ment proceedings has only grown in still emerge? Another misstep by the the last year—rising a shocking 13 president, be it one surrounding his Two articles this week, “Sixth Baron Kenyon, descendent of col- Ever since the Democratic Party percent since August of 2018. It seems tax returns, foreign influence on the lege’s namesake, dies” and “Students invited to participate in mission took back the House of Representa- that, even in the wake of Robert Muel- Trump administration or malprac- statement revision,” delve into Kenyon’s past and future, respectively. tives in the 2018 midterms, congres- ler’s findings and testimony (fun fact: tice within the Trump Organization, While we are fortunate to have the opportunity to redefine Kenyon’s sional Democrats mulled over the only 10 percent of Americans believe could force action by the president’s mission, it is important to pay heed to how the College’s history plays idea of impeaching President Donald the Mueller report completely exon- supporters in Congress and investi- into its future. If our new mission statement is going to be committed Trump. erated Trump), the American popu- gate the process of impeachment. to inclusivity, the redefinition process must be the product of college- Impeachment proceedings, while lace simply doesn’t want the House However, Speaker Pelosi has an wide deliberations. unlikely to ever yield a conviction in of Representatives to adopt articles of ulterior motive for not pursuing im- One cannot overstate the inadequacy of the College’s current mis- the Senate, would serve as a ‘vote of impeachment. peachment: She’s considering the sion statement: At 746 words, it says, for the most part, a whole lot of no confidence’ from the Democrat- In addition, it remains unclear best interests of her party. Impeach- nothing. The first paragraph talks about the Platonic ideal of liberal controlled House of Representatives whether all the evidence against Pres- ment proceedings have the potential education, featuring a paltry, weak-kneed and lukewarm commit- and be the most substantial House ident Trump is out in the open or if to muddle the party’s message in the ment to diversity. The second paragraph explains how a historical re- impeachment vote since that made there is more to come. More than a 2020 elections. The president’s past lationship to the Episcopalian Church “has marked its commitment against former President Bill Clinton dozen congressional and legal inves- controversies, from his boasts about the values celebrated in the Judeo-Christian tradition, but without in 1998. tigations, from the House Intelligence sexual assault to his racist tweets, dogmatism, without proselytizing.” Yikes. In the last two months, the House Committee’s investigation into the haven’t lost him support—in fact, While we agree with the College’s leadership that the mission Judiciary Committee has intensified president’s relations with Russian they have often done the opposite. statement could stand to be a bit more clear—and, well, concise—we its consideration of articles of im- president Vladimir Putin to an in- Following President Trump’s July hope that a statement that reflects the College’s purpose accurately is peachment. However, Speaker of the vestigation by the New York attorney tweets directed towards “The Squad,” informed by more than just the sentiments of the student leaders cur- House Nancy Pelosi, D-Ca., contin- general into the business practices his favorability actually increased five rently on campus and the few respondents to a short survey. Today, ues to oppose the idea—justifying her of the Trump family, still plague the percent among Republican voters from 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., select student leaders have been invited disapproval of impeachment mea- president more than three years into (per Vox’s Catherine Kim). It’s clear to a discussion with the Mission Statement Committee that focuses sures by the “lack of public support” his presidency (per Newsweek’s Alex- at this point that another controversy on the same questions touched on in the survey. While this is com- behind such measures. Here’s why andra Hutzler). won’t shake Republicans’ support of mendable, and indicates the committee’s and College’s commitment she is making the correct decision. The House Ways and Means the president, so the Democratic par- to soliciting student voices, a mission statement that truly reflects our First and foremost, Speaker Pelosi Committee is still attempting to re- ty should not risk invoking Trump’s core values will come from a process that does not merely consult a is correct about the public’s views on trieve President Trump’s tax returns, wrath going into the 2020 election small portion of students, but where the whole of the College com- impeachment. A July Washington which have been a source of contro- year. In an election that could shape munity — students, faculty, staff and alumni — have an opportunity Post-ABC News poll showed that 59 versy for years. Why should House the United States’ future, why take to truly deliberate the College’s mission. This means that the com- percent of Americans don’t believe Democrats pursue impeachment any chances? mittee should not simply ask us what we think Kenyon is, they should the House should begin impeach- now when more information on the Josh Lantis ’23 is an undeclared constantly be telling us what they think Kenyon is, and how they are ment proceedings, compared to the president—perhaps even informa- major from Wooster, Ohio. You can interpreting what we think. 32 percent that do. In fact, the num- tion that would force congressional contact him at [email protected]. We at the Collegian want to remind the College that values are not constructed out of thin air. A mission statement that says the right things but does not get at the heart of what Kenyon has been and should be is one that will fall short. In order to create a mission state- ment that accurately reflects the College’s history and demonstrates the ways in which the College hopes to grow, there needs to be more conversations on campus, conversations not limited to select student leaders and a 14-person committee. Kenyon is a small place. We should use this to our advantage when asking such soul-searching questions as, “Who are we?” or “What do we stand for?” On Feb. 1, 2018, there was a panel discussion open to the whole school to discuss the “Good Samaritan” controversy. Why only hold such town hall-type events in times of crisis? Why can a goal of campus-wide events like “Kenyon Listens” not pair the broad- ly-defined goal of “making our community stronger” with more spe- cific goals like understanding what Kenyon’s mission is? If the new mission statement is intended to be more inclusive and accurate, we assert that it will only be so if the conversations around it are inclusive as well. The staff editorial is written weekly by editors-in-chief Becca Foley ’20 and Adam Schwager ’20, and executive director Tommy Johnson ’20. You can contact them at [email protected], schwager1@kenyon. edu and [email protected], respectively.

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Dear Editors of the Collegian: fers three Asian languages: Chinese, Europeans as the main course, while global approach to the social sci- Japanese and Arabic. Furthermore, presenting the thoughts and ideas of ences and humanities. In fact, many In preparation for its upcoming we offer numerous courses across Asians and Africans as a side dish students have reported to me that, re-accreditation, Kenyon is current- multiple departments that focus on to provide a bit of diversity. Instead, as prospective students, while they ly revising its mission statement. I Asia, Africa and Latin America. The many of us at Kenyon have worked were told a lot about Quest for Jus- believe it imperative that the Col- number of courses teaching about diligently to build a curriculum that tice, English and opportunities for lege’s new mission statement af- the world outside of Western Europe treats Plato and Ibn Arabi, Herodo- studying STEM at Kenyon, but little firms our continuing commitment and North America on our campus tus and Sima Qian, Jalaluddin Rumi to nothing about the global scope of to a truly global and inclusive un- is remarkable. More remarkable still and William Shakespeare, the Bud- the humanities at the College. Given derstanding of the humanities and is the fact that all of these courses dha and Jesus, Sinan and Frank the uniqueness and strength of our social sciences. Not only has Ken- have healthy enrollments, far more Lloyd Wright, Ray Bradbury and Liu curriculum, I think it’s time for our yon long been home to a thriving than any of our sister schools in the Cixin, Zora Neal Hurston and Ei- mission statement to reflect that. International Studies major, but in Great Lakes Colleges Association leen Chang as part of a single shared recent decades we have also estab- and the Associated Colleges of the global human heritage: It is all “us;” Vernon James Schubel lished groundbreaking Asian Stud- Midwest. there is no “other.” Professor of Religious Studies and ies and Islamic Civilization and It is significant that these cours- Sadly, many of my colleagues Asian and Middle East Studies Cultures concentrations, as well as a es do not divide the world into “us” seem unaware of this ongoing unique Asian and Middle East Stud- and “them.” We have not treated the struggle to develop and maintain This letter was edited for length and ies joint major. Kenyon currently of- literatures and cultures of Western a curriculum that reflects a truly clarity.

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JORDY FEE-PLATT Well” initiative. FRANCIS BYRNE As it became clear that the Car- SPORTS EDITOR Another area McCartney dis- STAFF WRITER dinals were not giving up, the Ladies cussed as a focus is revamping in- re-focused and scored another goal Kenyon’s new Director of Ath- tramurals. McCartney believes OTTERBEIN 4 to restore their three-goal advantage. letics Jill McCartney, like many intramural activities are a low-pres- KENYON 5 Dion sent a ball through the Otter- current and former students here, sure environment where students KENYON 0 bein defenders, finding Hayes on the was an English major. A graduate can use exercise as a study break. CAPITAL 4 left side of the 18-yard box, where she of the University of North Caro- In addition to enhancing intra- easily scored. lina at Chapel Hill, her appreciation mural options, McCartney is work- The Kenyon women’s soccer team Despite being down three goals of English and the academic rigor ing on a new resource center to welcomed a formidable opponent to with just over 20 minutes of play left, found in all of Kenyon’s disciplines make it easier for students to discov- Mavec Field last Saturday. The Ot- Otterbein still had fight left in them. was a major reason for her interest er which sorts of physical activity terbein University Cardinals not only The Cardinal duo of Emily Ganz in the position. “I knew all about the work for them. She believes athletics came into the weekend undefeated and Bella Shivley teamed up twice to “Kenyon Review” and just so much in any form are crucial for success on the year, but ranked nationally at score in the 70th and 84th minutes. about the reputation of the College. in the classroom, especially during No. 15 by the United Soccer Coaches In the final three minutes, the Car- So for me, it was like, ‘wow, this taxing periods like midterms and fi- among NCAA Division III schools. dinals kept their foot knocking on would be fantastic,’” she said. nals. “Your professor can’t say, ‘hey, I However, by the opening kick, it be- the gas, with four shots including one McCartney -- who was hired in need you to go take a lap while you’re came clear the Ladies were not about by Ganz that hit the post in the 89th early 2019-- was also intrigued by studying [for finals]’,” she said. to go down without a fight. The first minute. However, thanks to Hayes’ the opportunity to make an impact As she looks out her window at Jill McCartney was hired in goal came 33 seconds into the game, decisive 67th-minute goal, the Ladies early 2019. | SARA HALEBLIAN on a broader portion of the student the hill construction project, Mc- when Kenyon’s Isabel Fine ’23 found ultimately prevailed, winning 5-4. It body. Her job is not only to direct Cartney envisions a bright future ney pointed out, is the difference Fallon Raviol ’20 in open space to set was the first victory for the program athletics, but also to coordinate fit- for Kenyon athletics. She thinks between equal and equitable. “Not up a shot from distance which beat against a nationally ranked team ness and recreation for students. the construction will eventually every sport is built the same. There the Otterbein keeper. This early goal since 2007, when Kenyon defeated These elements weren’t a part of her help accomplish her goal of forging are only so many field hockey teams set the tone for the match and gave Calvin University (Mich.). For her responsibilities at Doane Univer- a stronger connection between the in the country. How much do you the Ladies a momentum that they efforts in this game, Raviol would go sity (Neb.) and Washburn Univer- KAC and the broader Kenyon com- have to travel compared to another carried throughout the hard-fought on to be honored as the North Coast sity (Kan.), where she was athletic munity. “It will help make it more sport where there may be lots more game. Athletic Conference (NCAC) Player director and assistant athletics di- enticing to come down, even if it’s in this area? Then you also have to Roughly 20 minutes later, after a of the Week. rector, respectively. “I like that new just to pop in for a little while,” she factor in how competitive the sports series of unsuccessful shots on target Unfortunately the Ladies could challenge as part of the job because said. are. So if you’re a top 10 team every by Otterbein, Samantha Hayes ’21 not carry the momentum any fur- we do serve the entire campus, the Of course, the project also fea- year, to compete with teams that are found space on the left side to whip a ther. On Wednesday, Kenyon strug- community, and we serve it in the tures a new athletic field, specifically your level, you might have to travel a cross to the open Raviol, who headed gled to find their footing on the road Kenyon Athletic Center, which is a the Benson Bowl. With the new fa- little more,” she said. it in to secure the brace and put the against Capital University, falling 4-0. fantastic resource,” McCartney said. cility, teams will have the ability to McCartney has many respon- Ladies up 2-0. Just three minutes later, The Crusaders outshot the Ladies In her short time at Kenyon, Mc- practice more frequently; previous- sibilities, but perhaps her favorite is in the 24th minute, the Ladies scored 26-2, and found their first goal in the Cartney has worked to bolster fit- ly, multiple teams shared McBride watching students pursue their in- another goal via header: This time it 27th minute, when Lauren Bowe took ness and wellness programs. The Field during each season. terests at the KAC. “The most en- was Olivia Dion ’22, who headed it a pass from Jordan Pike and placed it Athletic Department is also hoping Fairly allocating resources joyable part of the job is watching home for her first goal of the year. in the back of the net. A few moments to strengthen their partnership with amongst Kenyon teams has been student athletes do what they love At the half, Kenyon was up 3-0, later, Avery Hart found Gabbi Vig- the Cox Health and Counseling one of her most difficult tasks. A key to do, or students in general do what and the Ladies looked like they had giano for Capital’s second goal. The Center’s “Eat Well, Sleep Well, Be distinction in the process, McCart- they love to do.” the match in the bag. They kept their Ladies struggled to find their stride momentum going, scoring almost on offense: Gwyneth Phillips ’20 immediately after play resumed. and Lara O’Callaghan ’23 delivered Winslow and Collins lead Ladies in Raviol continued her impressive per- the only Kenyon shots in the entire formance, earning an assist by find- match. Two goals from Bowe and ing Olivia Carriero ’23, who slotted Fike in the second half secured the strong showing at season opener it into the net. Down by six goals, win for the Crusaders, who are now SAM HAGA the Cardinals finally started to make to 5-2 on the year. STAFF WRITER their presence known on the score- The Ladies will return home for board, converting on a pair of pen- their next game against Franklin The Kenyon Ladies tennis team alties in the 48th and 54th minutes University on September 21 at Mavec began their season with a successful that decreased the Ladies’ lead to two Field. They look to improve on a 2-4 showing at the Kenyon Invitational goals. record. this past weekend. Out of the five women’s singles flights spanning the two-day invitational, the Ladies se- cured two first-place wins. Golf, led by Lifson, wins Anna Winslow ’22 took down Carnegie Mellon University’s Ola Wojciak in dominating fashion, win- Irish Hills Invitational ning 6-1 and 6-0 sets in the cham- pionship match. Megan Collins ’20 REESE CASAIS ment, as he shot a 73 on Friday and impressed with 6-3 and 6-2 sets in STAFF WRITER a 69 on Saturday for a combined 142. the finals to defeat Case Western Re- Nick Lust ’22 finished sixth with serve University’s Hannah Bradvica, This past weekend, the Kenyon a score of 148, while Andrew Kot- finishing in first place for her flight. golf team earned a first-place finish ler ’22 finished 13th with 152. Also Ilana Blackwood ’21 fell just short of in the 13-team Irish Hills Invitational contributing were Lawrence Court- securing a position in the finals of at the Grande Golf Club in Jackson, ney ’22, who tied for 17th and Logan Megan Collins ’20 hits a strong backhand. Collins went on to win Flight B, ultimately placing third after Miss. Kenyon led the tournament Spiess ’23, who tied for 44th. Kenyon her singles flight.| COURTESY OF KENYON COLLEGE ATHLETICS a loss against Case Western’s Savan- following the first round on Friday, has started strong this season; pri- nah Bright. nah Bradvica in a tight 8-7 match The Kenyon Ladies tennis team September 13, shooting a combined or to this first-place finish, Kenyon Collins took home her second win along the way. Daria Beshentseva ’22 will face their next challenge in Ka- 299 for the first round before follow- placed fourth at the Transylvania Fall of the invitational in women’s doubles and Erika Oku ’21 fell just short of lamazoo, Mich., where they will com- ing that up with a 290 the next day. Invitational. alongside Erika Pontillo ’23, playing winning their flight, falling to Carn- pete in the three-day Intercollegiate Kenyon finished with 11 fewer Kenyon’s next tournament will in her first competitive match for the egie Mellon’s Linda Cornwall and Bin Tennis Association (ITA) Regional strokes than second-place Trine Uni- take place on September 28 and 29, Ladies. The duo beat Case Western’s Zheng 8-5. Championships on September 19- versity (In.), and 14 fewer than third- as the Lords travel to the Bridges Shreyaa Mukund and Nina Hoog 8-3 Notably, Kenyon’s three debuting 21. This competition marks the last place Ohio Wesleyan University. Golf Club in Abbottstown, Penn. to in their final match, while defeating first years combined for a total singles scheduled competition for the team in Eric Lifson ’21 had the best indi- play in the Mason-Dixon Collegiate Denison’s Devin Gramley and Han- record of 7-1. the fall season. vidual performance of the tourna- Classic. 12 Thursday, Sept. 19 | kenyoncollegian.com THIS WEEK IN KENYON SPORTS HISTORY In 1958, after finish- ing his NBA career as an All-Star and three- time champion with Football loses 42-0 against OWU the Minneapolis Lakers, Receiver Andris Balodis ’20 jukes to the right as he prepares to turn upfield.| SEJIN KIM/KENYON SID/NCAA Bob Harrison became

ADAM SCHWAGER the head coach of the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 4th-and-10 from the Lords’ 37-yard line. quarter, both teams sent in their second- Bishop quarterback and punter Zane ary units, allowing depth players to get Kenyon Men’s Basket- Fresh off their first win in almost three Ries started backing up as if to punt, but some of their first snaps of the season. years, the Lords football team came into went under center to either try a pooch With their second-unit offenses, neither ball, Soccer and Tennis their home opener against Ohio Wesleyan punt or to go for the 4th-down conver- team scored again, cementing the final University (OWU) with renewed confi- sion attempt. The Lords were thrown off score at 42-0. teams. dence. Despite the optimism, the Lords guard, and Ries slung the ball out to the On the bright side, Lords quarterback could neither snap their active eight-game wide right to his receiver Kenny Streb. Thomas Merkle’s ’20 132 passing yards losing streak to the Battling Bishops nor Streb took the screen and immediately were able to move him from fifth place to their active 24-game North Coast Athletic looked downfield, finding tight end Cody third place on the NCAC all-time leader- Lords soccer dom- Conference (NCAC) losing streak. Brown streaking down the field unguard- board. Merkle (8,702) currently needs 688 The Lords started the game in much ed. Brown walked into the end zone ef- yards to catch Earlham’s Justin Rummell better shape than they had against Catho- fortlessly. The back-breaking play put the (9,390) for second place and would need inates in hard- lic University (D.C.) a week earlier. Both Bishops up 14-0, and an interception on 2,637 more after that to surpass OWU’s teams’ defenses showed up for the majori- the following drive allowed them to put up Mason Espinosa (11,069) for first. He will ty of the first half, and the Lords played the one more touchdown, turning what could need to average 296 yards a game for the fought matches Bishops to a virtual stalemate, only down have been a 7-0 game into a 21-0 game by remainder of the season to reach that FRANCIS BYRNE STAFF WRITER 7-0 for the majority of the first half. halftime. mark. However, with just over two minutes To start the second half, the Bishops This Saturday, the Lords will face De- Continuing their dynamic season, the Kenyon men’s soccer left in the first half, the game quickly got scored a touchdown on three of their next Pauw University at noon on McBride team traveled to Danville, Ky. this past weekend and faced Spald- away from the Lords. The Bishops had a four drives to go up 42-0. In the fourth Field. ing University (Ky.) and Centre College (Ky.). In both games, the team was victorious. Later in the week, the team traveled to Mari- etta College and prevailed over the Pioneers 2-0. The weekend commenced with a matchup against Spalding. Field Hockey shuts out OWU and From the start of the first half, the Lords displayed the strong per- formance that would eventually lead to a 2-0 shutout. An attempt at the 2:44 mark was the closest the Golden Eagles got to scoring, Oberlin, extends win streak to three which was promptly stopped by goalie Ian McInturf ’21. From that point forward, the Lords’ defense was impenetrable. As for offensive play, midfielder Gunner Found ’20 took con- trol at the six-minute mark when he drove left and crossed a pass to Philippe Stengel ’20, who scored near the right post. From there, the forward scored his first goal of the season. This put the Lords in a lead that they would add on to later in the half. Shortly following two shot attempts from Spalding (both of which were wide), Sebastian Brylka ’23 skillfully guided a through ball to forward Sam Carson ’22. Carson then hit the back of the net from the top of the 18, adding to the Lords’ lead. In the second half, the Lords made some substitutions to at- tempt to keep their lead. Their defense remained strong, as did the goalies; both McInturf and Lev Rosenbush ’22 made crucial saves towards the end of the second half. The Lords prevailed in the end with a final score of 2-0. Coming off of the excitement from their victory the previous day, the Lords prepared to face Centre College. The beginning of the game was marked by many scoring attempts on both sides, Sarah Metzmaier ’22 prepares to strike the ball. The Ladies defeated Oberlin 7-0. | SEJIN KIM/KENYON SID/NCAA with most going wide or being blocked. Toward the very end of EVE COHEN the period, a shot by Centre’s Michael Vogt was skillfully blocked STAFF WRITER another goal to continue the onslaught. Olivia O’Connell ’21 by McInturf. The first half ended in a stalemate for both teams. also contributed a goal, shooting straight down the middle of The second half of the game began with more shot attempts, the field, knocking in her first goal of the season. Later in the leading to a successful score by Scott Upton ’22. After receiving a OBERLIN 0 quarter, Bella Kern ’23 rebounded the ball to score, followed by pass from Stengel, Upton drilled a shot from the left side into the KENYON 7 another goal from Emma Hyer ’22 to put Kenyon in a 5-0 lead. right corner of the net. Throughout the second half, the Lords’ de- OHIO WESLEYAN 0 During the second half of the game, Kenyon continued to fense dominated. Persistent efforts by the defensive players made KENYON 1 dominate. Tara Shetty ’21 scored the sixth goal before Isabella it near impossible for the Centre Colonels to shoot. Centre mid- Meneguizzi ’22 put the final goal of the game between the legs fielder Alexander Garuba tried to score near the 80-minute mark, The Kenyon Ladies field hockey team started a winning of the Oberlin goalkeeper, putting the Ladies in a 7-0 winning but his shot went wide. The game ended 1-0, in favor of the Lords. streak this week, defeating Oberlin College 7-0 on Satur- position. The Lords’ 2-0 victory against Marietta College was more of day and Ohio Wesleyan University 1-0 on Wednesday. Both In their 1-0 victory over Ohio Wesleyan University, the a hard-fought contest than the scoresheet let on. While the Lords games took place at the brand-new Benson Bowl in front of the Ladies scored the only goal of the game in the 40th minute, outpaced the Pioneers in shots 21-9, the margin of shots on goals Kenyon Athletic Center. as Kern recorded her third goal of the season off of a penalty was considerably closer, the Lords leading 8-6. The first goal of The Ladies completely dominated the Oberlin Yeowomen, stroke. The Ladies only allowed the Battling Bishops two shots the match was scored by Carson in the 37th minute. Carson re- who did not record a single shot on net. In the first quarter, in the second half. ceived a through ball, and shot directly into the bottom right cor- Sarah Metzmaier ’22 started off the Ladies’ flurry of goals with The Ladies now sit at 4-2 on the season, and will look to ner of the net. Mac Nardiello-Smith ’23 sealed the victory for the a hard shot into the net. As the quarter drew to a close, the continue their three-game winning streak against Rhodes Lords, scoring a rebound goal in the 85th minute. game began to pick up pace. College (Tenn.) on September 21 at 11:00 a.m. at the Benson The Lords’ next game is against Thomas More University Very quickly into the second quarter, Metzmaier scored Bowl. (Ky.) on September 21 at 3:30 p.m.