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Volume 91 Issue 2 Article 1

9-11-2019

Shooting For A Cause

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This Full Issue is brought to you for free and open access by the English at Digital Commons @ St. Norbert College. It has been accepted for inclusion in St. Norbert Times by an authorized editor of Digital Commons @ St. Norbert College. For more information, please contact [email protected]. September 11, 2019 Volume 91 | Issue 2 | Serving our Community without Fear or Favor since 1929 INDEX: NEWS: Happy Birthday, Shooting For A Cause Mulva! GRAEME GALLAGHER | CO-EDITOR IN-CHIEF SEE PAGE 2 > OPINION: Meme Corner

SEE PAGE 7 > FEATURES: Greek and Social Life SEE PAGE 8 > ENTERTAINMENT: “The Boys”

SEE PAGE 11 > SPORTS: Sports Spotlight: B.J Bryant

SEE PAGE 15 > Week three... Here we go! The St. Norbert Times would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to those who The Winning Team | Graeme Gallagher lost loved ones in the The Multicultural Stu- staff and faculty members Now, for many, this is- Brian Bruess ’90 seconded 9/11 terrorist attack dent Services and the Nor- “go hard in the paint,” sue may seem far away or this notion and affirmed man Miller Center for which is a sight that not out of reach while at St. the college’s stance to help Mark your calendars Peace, Justice and Public many get to see. Norbert. Yet, before the those who are in need. for SNC Day. All are Understanding teamed up However, on top of all game even began, the prob- “We as an institution welcome! to put together the SNC the jocularity, the empty lem’s gravity and how we stand for our community, “Celebrity” Basketball trash-talk, the airballs and can help was directly ad- our full community,” said To whoever stole my Game last Friday with the the fun that ensued on Fri- dressed for all in attendance Bruess. “Each person is copy of Microsoft Of- goal to end family separa- day, was the important rea- when Karen Suarez ’20 welcome here.” fice, I will find you. tion and detention at the son for why the event hap- read the names of children The event was centered You have my Word. border. pened in the first place: to who have passed away in around coming together as The event, which hap- end family separations at detention centers. Relating a St. Norbert community, pened at the Campus Cen- the border. All the proceeds this back to the school, Su- in order to help the larger ter gym, was guaranteed gathered at the event went arez called upon the Catho- community, such as those fun for anyone that went or for RAICES and Freedom lic values that St. Norbert in need at the border. How- participated. Costing $5 for For Immigrants, which are upholds as a means to care ever, the event was about students and $10 for staff, both nonprofits dedicated for those who are suffering people could see some of to putting an end to this the most. SEE SHOOTING FOR their favorite professors, problem. Following after, Pres. A CAUSE Page 3 > Celebrating Our Donors ERIKA DITZMAN | CO-EDITOR IN-CHIEF St. Norbert College Gala is held every year to “Today, our entire fo- zation on campus that pro- here we get to use which honored its most generous officially celebrate the- do cus is to invest in the stu- duces advertising for other is super helpful. This space donors Saturday evening nors. dent experience – to offer clubs, such as Dance Mara- helps facilitate our creative with the President’s Club With many being alum- an increasingly more so- thon, and promotes creativ- process.” Gala: a night of food, drink, ni and/or past faculty, they phisticated and impactful ity among its members, Grace Beno ’21, and music at the Mulva Li- huddled around with drinks educational experience to providing a space to learn a participant in the 2019 brary. and hors d’oeuvres sup- improve already exception- and experiment. Summer Undergraduate The charity of others plied by catering and spoke al outcomes! Teaching and “The studio has really Research Fellowship, also allows SNC to thrive, pro- of old times. Among the at- learning - that is our focus.” been a sort of home base for presented her zine. A zine viding its students both tendees was one of the first Once in the base- Green Knight TV,” Kyra is a small, self published scholarships and up to date women to graduate from St. ment, students representing Kronberg ’20, President of booklet intended for distri- facilities that allow for the Norbert College. Green Knight TV showed GKTV, explained. “I love bution. She wrote and il- best quality education. Before descending into off the Mulva Studio and being able to show off what While St. Norbert College the Mulva basement for demonstrated the use of we do, as well as this cool SEE CELEBRATING and its students are always desserts, Pres. Brian Bruess green screens, camera thing students have access OUR DONORS Page 2 > appreciative of the financial ’90 addressed the room equipment and the Adobe to in the library. There’s a assistance, the President’s with a brief speech: Suite. GKTV is an organi- lot of useful equipment in sntimes.wordpress.com facebook.com/stnorberttimes @sntimes Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Editor: Erika Ditzman NEWS sntimes.wordpress.com/news | 2 Editors in Gallagher > CELEBRATING Chief: Kyra Kronberg Graeme OUR DONORS Page 1 Gallagher Copy Editing: Erika Ditzman Anna lustrated the graphic novel Vanseveren Leadership Leah Hennick “HOUND,” following a Team: Adrew Schaut Graeme Hannah dog in his journal to the un- Gallagher Robinson derworld. Beno’s zine will Erika Ditzman Kyra Vinz Emma Sipiora Mercedes be available for purchase as Heidi Swanson Danforth Madelyn Glosny Hernandez a part of the “Why We Col- Anna Sarah Schepp Vanseveren lect” exhibit. Aug. 26-Sept. Jared Gartzke Photography: Kenneth Costa Kenneth Costa 21, 2019, in the Bush Art Alyssa Brugger Marybeth Koss Center’s Baer Gallery. News Team: Social The President’s Club Madelyn Glosny Media and Leah Hennick Distribution Gala recognizes the impor- Team: Features Team: Alyssa Brugger tance of its donors, without Emma Sipiora Anna Denucci Advisor: which, St. Norbert College John Pennington Opinion would not be nationally Team: ranked number 127 in lib- Jared Gartzke Aldo Gonzales eral arts education. Emily Buellesbach Entertainment Team: Rebecca Jacques Eduardo Jose Padrino Velasquez Heidi Swanson Madelyn Glosny Anna Vanseveren Sports Team: Graeme MISSION STATEMENT The St. Norbert Times strives to be an informative student-run newspaper that acts as a balanced and accurate source of news about St. Norbert College, as well as the world around it. In the spirit of the Norbertine tradition and the First Amendment to the United States The President’s Club Gala | Erika Ditzman Constitution, the Times will encour- age and defend the principles of free inquiry, vigorous debate and the pursuit of truth.

In the spirit of the Norbertine tradition, we embrace the following credo: Happy Birthday, Mulva! ERIKA DITZMAN | CO-EDITOR IN-CHIEF “Almighty Father, the scriptures inform us that: The Miriam B. & James us a chance to recognize terms of services and sup- gave to the building proj- ‘THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE!’ J. Mulva Library celebrat- what a difference a building port is so much more than if ect continues to matter to ed 10 years on Thursday, such as this can make and we were always struggling this day as the library team Free from compromising principles Sept. 5, inviting students thank donors and the com- with the bricks-and-mortar. strives to deliver excellence Free from being self-serving in for cake, games and DIY munity for their support,” The financial support and in all we do. The building is Free from suspicion screen-printed t-shirts. Kristin Vogel, director of confidence from the -proj a strong foundation for that Free from prejudice While the current fa- the Mulva Library, com- ect donors, such as Jim and excellence.” Free from intolerance Free from fear of retaliation cilities have existed for a mented. What we can do in Miriam Mulva, when they Free to be courageous and decade, the library’s history bold began in 1924 as a small Free to be honest and forthright.” room in Boyle Hall, un- til 1959 when it expanded “Bless those who speak, promote and value the truth. onto the second and third Bless those who have made floors. The Todd Wehr Li- and continue to make the St. Norbert Times a vehicle brary was later established for honesty, truthful and in 1977, replacing what courageous information, who make it a beacon for the was once a student dormi- enlightened progress of St. Norbert College, protecting tory. 2009 saw the creation it from half-truths and of the current library and misinformation. Help the staff know that they are called and its Mulva Studio, made chosen to be that voice crying possible by donors Miriam in the wilderness, especially for the students whom they ’69 and Jim Mulva. Jim’s Todd Wehr Library (1980) | snc.edu Birthday Bash | Erika Ditzman enlighten and inform, helping them to take up the banner mother, Phyllis Mulva Mar- of truth courageously and tine, served as a long-time openly for their welfare and to help St. Norbert College be member of the St. Norbert the shining beacon it is called College library staff, fuel- and destined to be.” ling the Mulva’s desire to Rev. Rowland De Peaux, upgrade St. Norbert Col- O.Praem. St. Norbert Times Banquet lege with the best and most April 30, 2008 advanced equipment of the CONTACT US time. St. Norbert Times SORR Box 29 “The 10th anniversary 100 Grant Street is a milestone to celebrate De Pere, WI 54115 in large part because it gives [email protected] News| 3 as the white team nailed a > SHOOTING FOR A crucial free throw in the CAUSE Page 1 final seconds to secure one other thing: having fun. the victory 31-30 over the “It’s about supporting black team. our larger community, it’s However, the game was about coming together as not always looking up for a St. Norbert College com- the white team as the black munity,” said Father Mike team quickly got off to a Brennan, a member of the hot start. Dominating the white team. “It’s also about boards and using great ball having a lot of fun and, of movement propelled the course, we are playing to black team to a 20-8 lead win.” midway through the first The staff members half. But, the white team were split into two teams: turned on the pressure and Going hard in the paint | Graeme Gallagher white and black. On the managed to grab a couple white team was Anna Her- of steals to produce layups bounds and we got to hit tum to the white team’s side with seven seconds to go rmann, Ben Chan, Ben in transition to claw back more makeable shots. We after tipping the ball in the and capped off a 31-30 vic- Vand Avond, Chris Stewart, into the game. Dr. Ben Chan are right in this, I think we air, dribbling around a black tory. Gerardo Rodriguez, Joel finished off one of these la- got them right where we team defender and capping The SNC “Celebrity” Mann, Lisa Vanden Avond, yups right before the end of want them.” it off with a smooth layup Basketball game was a Michael Brennan, Raquel the first half to shrink the With this new game on the other end to tie the huge success not only for Cowel and Seth Meyer. black team’s lead to 22-17 plan in mind, the white game with just a minute left the white team and all the The black team featured at the half-way point of the team came out of the half to play. faculty, but it was a suc- Corey Ciesielczyk, Elly game. strong and took their first Brian Breuss entered cess in showing the unity Wiebusch, Erik Brekke, At half time, Chris lead of the game 25-24 the game for the black team that the St. Norbert Col- Erinn Brooks, Jean Rivett, Stewart, the Area Coor- early on in the second half. and immediately made his lege community has with Joe Vanden Avond, John dinator for MMM and St. Yet, the black team did not presence known in the post those who are most in need Seckel, Nate Tackaberry, Joe’s, believed that the go down quietly. A couple by backing down opposing throughout the world, es- Sandy Murphy and Tanner white team could pull off of offensive boards and defenders and drawing the pecially those currently at Anderson. the comeback. shots from the black team foul. However, he missed the border. What was just Both teams fought val- “Just love the support got them back on track and his free throw and the white a simple basketball game, iantly and tenaciously, giv- from my staff, love the sup- leading 30-27 with only team had the chance to cap- was so much more and for ing it their all until the final port from the students,” 1:30 left to play. italize. After drawing a foul such a great cause. moments. It was those final said Stewart. “Going out However, Dr. Seth on the other end, the white moments that decided it all there, we got to hit the re- Meyer shifted the momen- team made their free throw

2023 by the Numbers

• 51 incoming students scored a 30 or higher on the ACT, 65 students earned a 4.0 GPA or higher and another 77 were between 3.9 and 3.99. • There are 11 valedictorians in the class, 4 salutatorians. • As a class, this group earned over $8 million in academic merit scholarships and awards. • 296 students have taken 3 or more years of a foreign language. • 50 students are part of a language honor society • Over 65 students have direct legacy ties to St. Norbert College graduates. • 389 students participated in a campus or community service group, donating over 2,500 hours. • 45 students participated in mission trips in 22 different states and 8 different countries. • 1,027 total AP classes were taken by the class of 2023, • 176 students were initiated in the National Honor Society. • 449 students participated in high school sports. • 71 student/athletes were selected as captain of a varsity sport, and 13 served as captain of two different sports. • 44 were selected first-team All-Conference, 13 in two different sports, and 20 were state champions. • 5 Eagle Scouts. • 16 Badger Boys or Badger Girls. • 1 has gone through the Chick-fil-a leadership program • 1 is an Assistant Martial Arts instructor • 1 is the first person to become a DECA state officer in their home town • 1 student established a junior board for Mid-American Service Dogs’ Foundation and trains service dogs for the disabled. • 2 students in this class applied to over 17 schools. Birthday Bash | Erika Ditzman • 1 is a trained EMT and firefighter • 1 student had a brain tumor and has been thriving since his surgery. This student will be a student athlete this fall. • 1 student plays 11 instruments • 1 student did a gap year in the UK • 1 did gap year in Ireland • 1 is a published author • 1 student built his own sailboat. • 1 student had a reserve grand champion Hampshire Market lamb and placed 1st in showmanship at the Wisconsin state fair • 98% were born in the years 2000 and 2001. • 7 share April 25th as their date of birth, another 7 were born on June 14th. • 1 student authored an independent research paper titled “The Negative Impact of Household Chores on Teenage Development.” News | 4 Save the Bees! ERIKA DITZMAN | CO-EDITOR IN-CHIEF

De Pere is buzzing with Studio Rouge, on Main space in Green Bay and the “We thought it would an outdoor sculpture pro- talk of a new art install- Street in De Pere. ART Garage, where she be fun to merge our medi- cess, so that means I have to ment, transforming Nico- “I photograph artis- teaches classes. She works ums and do a show,” Koltz use things that aren’t gonna let Alley into a call for ac- tic conceptual images and with materials including explained in an interview deteriorate outside in the tion. Artists Shanna Koltz landscapes for my soul” newspaper, wire, paint, with Action 2 News. “We weather. So Shannon and I and Naomi Moes-Jenkins Koltz says. “I believe im- clay and concrete of her heard that De Pere was worked together to devise a merge their 2-D and 3-D perfections are beautiful. I own formula. looking to do something mixture of two mediums to art forms to highlight the strive to create images that Each individual style is down the alley and we make it work.” reliance of the ecosystem, capture emotions while tell- demonstrated in this out- thought, ‘why not bring it Fly on over to Nicolet the world and our commu- ing a story. I am forever door exhibit. 3-D honey outdoors and just have it up Alley, located just off of nity on the honey bee. chasing the perfect photo.” bees and 2-D artwork, dem- for a while?’” Main Street in De Pere, and Koltz owns her own Koltz’s cohort, Moes- onstrating a life without “It was a learning pro- check it out for yourself! photography boutique, Jenkins, is a free-form artist them, cling to the walls of cess,” Moes-Jenkins added. Koltz Photography and operating out of her studio the neighboring businesses. “The medium needs to be

Pesticides, Pollution and Disease | Shanna Koltz Bees | Naomi Moes-Jenkins The Future of Our Planet | Shanna Koltz

SNC Day Itinerary SNC Day 2018 | Kyra Kronberg Scheduled Events Gazebo Stage on the Fox River:

10 a.m.-noon – Big Mouth

12:30-2:30 p.m. – Copper Box

3-4:30 p.m. – RPM

International Stage:

10-11:30 a.m. – Sawdust Symphony

Noon-2 p.m. – Ants Marching

2:30-4 p.m. – Panic Station

Dudley Birder Hall:

2-4 p.m. – SNC’s Knights on Broadway Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Editor: Jared Gartzke OPINION sntimes.wordpress.com/opinion | 5 MEET OUR OPINION Dance On EMILY BUELLESBACH | OPINION COLUMNIST COLUMNISTS: Recently, the TV anchor lem in this country, which As a dancer myself, I and know that the dance for ABC’s “Good Morning is bullying.” Another so- find it insulting and -belit community agrees with. America,” Lara Spencer, cial media app that people tling to not only Prince As we continue to share was talking about six-year posted on was on Twitter. George but to anyone who our disgust with Spencer’s old Prince George’s curric- Several people posted pic- wants to do what they love, comment, we also want to ulum. Apart from the usual tures, videos and tweets in such as dance. It brings us share our love and our own courses he plans on tak- support of Prince George, ten steps back and reveals personal journeys as danc- ing, she also mentions that and in support of all male that people are still gender ers. The hashtags, dance he will be taking up poetry dancers. Popular hashtags stereotyping in 2019. It is classes on the street and and ballet. Prince William became trending such as: disappointing that people pictures of everyone danc- Jared Gartzke ’21 is an says that his son “absolute- #BoysBallet and #Boys- around the world heard ing, can only motivate those Economics major from ly loves” the ballet, which DanceToo. Besides social Spencer’s distasteful words. who may feel guilty about Freedom, Wis. then prompted Spencer to media posts, a group in- Though, she did apologize, their passion for dance. No laugh and end on the final cluding professional male the poor message that aired matter what kind of dance comment, “we’ll see about dancers and other members that day cannot be erased. or passion one has, of any The Future of Our Planet | Shanna Koltz that.” The news clip is now of the community, taught My dance teacher from gender, there should be no circling the internet and a dance class outside the home was extremely upset judgement and no doubt of stirring up conversations studio of “Good Morning and posted her son doing who you are because you about the immaturity of America.” This was in an tap on Instagram saying, do what you love. Dance Spencer and her judgment effort to go against the sex- “we stand with all the guys on. towards male dancers. ist stereotypes, in dance, out there doing all things Majority of viewers that Spencer implemented. dance,” which I agree with support Prince George. Aldo Gonzalez ’22 is a They also claim that Spen- Computer Science and cer was bullying him when Communications dou- laughing and replying with ble major with a minor her nasty comment, all in Theology from Green for a cheap laugh. Several Bay, Wis. dancers including, “So You Think You Can Dance” choreographer, Travis Wall posted his reply to Spencer’s behavior on In- stagram. He replied with “she has now added fuel to the fire to a massive prob- Times Square Ballet Class | nytimes.com

Emily Buellesbach ’22 Thoughts on Democracy is a Communications JARED GARTZKE | OPINION EDITOR and Media Studies ma- Recently a video run your trip. The argument articles from polar oppo- As for what this means jor fom McHenry, Ill. from the “School of Life” then follows; why would site sites and read through for our democracy, to say showed up in my recom- you let just anyone say how both of them to try and find the least I think Socrates mendations. The video is the government should run the truth of the situation. I would have a grim outlook. called “Why Socrates Hat- if they have no real knowl- recommend this to anyone For right now I think what ed Democracy.” I watch edge of how it should run? trying to learn about what really needs to be done is this video almost every The video gives off a is happening in politics be- rather than learning from time I see it recommended. skewed view of this where cause it helps to give a real political journalists, we While we all have our own they make it seem this was perspective on issues rath- need to learn from history. issues with our government the end all to democracy er than manufactured and In reality, the ideas that and how it is run, I think and that only the smartest one dimensional opinion. work when they are put there is always a very in- people should be allowed to However as our political into practice are wildly bet- teresting debate to be had vote. In all actuality, what world degrades, this prac- ter than the beliefs of po- about the very basis of our Socrates stressed more than tice becomes less and less litical pundits. In looking government. anything is that voters need worthwhile. Sometimes I to our future in our country, In the video the narrator to be informed. While he find myself getting through I think right now the best portrays Socrates as pes- wasn’t hopeful that people the articles and find myself way to avoid the confu- simistic about the practical would always do their part totally lost because there sion caused by our politics application of democracy. in educating themselves be- isn’t a single thought that is is to look to history to help The argument against de- fore they vote, he certainly shared between both writ- prove to truth behind our mocracy was initially il- believed that it was a fix to ers. political beliefs. lustrated with an anecdote the problem. about a seafaring adventure. In today’s era of poli- Socrates pointed out that if tics, even educating your- you were to go to sea you self on political beliefs would want someone well and economic policy is a versed in sea travel to point nightmare. In politics it is out who should be in charge preached that if you want of the ship over the jour- to find the truth look some- ney. Of course this makes where in the middle. This is sense, you wouldn’t want something that I do when- just anyone off the streets ever I read any kind of po- Why Socrates Hated Democracy | YouTube.com to tell you how you should litical articles. I always find Opinion | 6 The Problem With Political Discourse on Cable News ALDO GONZALEZ | OPINION COLUMNIST This past weekend, you will understand this. ance with what the channel mon response. But I was should not connote malice while scrolling through Each side spits out a few wants. instead thinking about how in another person. We also YouTube, I stumbled across talking points, followed by While I was watching the panel could have gone, need to have a desire to a political panel discussion the other side spitting their this particular clip, I could how discussions like these understand why someone titled “The Issue Is.” It is a talking points. Rarely does have cheered when a point may be perpetuating the be- thinks a certain way. This TV segment from FOX 11 either side attempt to un- I agreed with came up. I lief that we cannot agree on desire can be shown by Los Angeles that brings on derstand each other, much could have gone away hap- anything, leading to more asking questions and gently several guests with oppos- less find some common pily, thinking the speaker I polarization and hatred. challenging the other per- ing views. The issues for ground. Instead, the focus agreed with the most had We need to first and son. Perhaps you will find a that segment were gun con- seems to be on putting their won. It would have been foremost realize that dis- few agreements as well. trol, immigration and the view out there, in compli- the easiest and most com- agreements on politics With all of that said, economy. The panel itself segments such as “The Is- was not terrible. Of course, sue Is” do give me some it was probably not the best hope. Although the discus- idea to bring on two people sion had the usual scent of who leaned left (Gloria hostility, it remained civil Allred and Antonio Vil- and there was no shouting laraigosa), while only one - two elements which have who leaned right (Michael become a luxury on cable Knowles). Despite that, im- television. Also, there were portant issues were raised, one or two agreements, and and the moderator carried Knowles cracked a joke out his job decently. that made the others laugh. So, what was the prob- There are some good things lem? That it reeked of how here - we need to build on our current cable news “dis- top of them. cussions” go about. Turn on the TV once in a while, and The Issue Is: Gloria Allred, Antonio Villaraigosa, Michael Knowles | YouTube.com The Final Boss GRAEME GALLAGHER | CO-EDITOR IN-CHIEF Heading into another followed by the inevitable dive into another set of general exhaustion will their toughest course load week of class, I can already smash of the snooze but- classes makes me let out a most likely elicit the same yet, but are also faced with predict what my Monday ton. This will repeat at least massive sigh and followed response. However, I think what comes next, such as morning will look like. three times and then, and by a groan. One may think that my situation goes past applying for grad schools I am greeted by the all- only then, will I be ready to that this kind of reaction is what is typical. Instead, my and jobs. Seniors, like my- too-familiar sound of my get up. normal for every college sighs every morning are self, are just ready to be alarm (I’m currently rock- The realization that I student. The weight and rooted in the fact that I am done with all the troubles, ing “Slow Rise”), which is must get out of bed and drag of classes paired with ready to put the last eight stress and workload of be- semesters into practice and ing in college. To simply move on. put it, I am just restless and The two main reasons ready for what lies ahead. for why I feel this way Putting it in perspec- come down to that I am a tive, capstones act as that fi- senior and that I just got nal boss or level for a game back from Washington that you have been grinding D.C. where I took a media for what seems like forever. program and had an intern- You arrive at that final part ship. In regards to being a and you are hoping that it Meme Corner senior, I think that I am just is just a cake-walk so you on my last leg. I have taken can move on, but rather it all introductory classes, fin- is the hardest time of the ished those pesky 300-level whole game. It is tempting courses and, not to men- to just drop the game and tion, those odd-ball require- move-on to another, or in ments that spin you for a other words, drop the ball loop. However, after finish- on senior year and just get ing all this and rising to be on with real life. However, a senior, you are rewarded you just have to beat that with the hardest thing yet: game or get that degree. capstones. These classes are the only obstacle standing in the way towards gradua- SEE THE FINAL BOSS tion for many students and, Page 7 > honestly, come at such an Senator Gallagher | Graeme Gallagher inopportune time. Seniors are faced with potentially Opinion | 7 leave it behind. Conversely, was not for every single one I am ready to get motivated of my Communication class- > THE FINAL BOSS by the professional life that I es. Page 6 have been gearing up for at St. Every class and professor Norbert. All those day-dreams has had an impact, both large during class about working as and small, on the student and Now coming back to cam- a writer for a baseball team or person that I am today. Fun- pus this fall, I had these two assisting in a radio broadcast, nily enough, I believe that this mindsets running through me. are no longer just dreams for is the same impact that makes I had the weight and worry of me anymore. Rather, they are me have that groan in the senior year paired with the now goals that I can not wait morning, the same impact that meaningful and useful experi- to get the chance to achieve. makes me want to stop taking ences of D.C., that combined But first, I must get through classes, the impact that makes are the prime culprits for the the final classes in my college me itch to take on the world aforementioned groan that I career. outside of the campus of St. have every morning. The sigh Now, I may be giving off Norbert. is the sign that I am ready to the sense that I do not value However, maybe I am move on. I am ready to move my classes here at St. Norbert jumping the gun. I can not on from classes with unclear or that I think they are point- wait to beat the final boss of practicality, presentations less. That is definitely not the capstones and graduation, but done just for a grade, and case. The courses over my maybe what is next is even studying for something that I time here have all been bene- harder? What if I am just su- may only see on that very next ficial in a magnitude of differ- garcoating the professional test. ent ways. I could never have life and not enjoying college I no longer feel validated had the ability to write this when I can? through grades, completion article if it was not for ENGL Maybe that groan to- of assignments or through 150, I would never have been morrow morning will not just overcoming mountains of able to produce an argument be as a plea to leave, but rath- homework on Sunday night. if I did not take my intro Phi- er a groan that my time here is I have done this for the last losophy class and I could not coming to end. three years and I’m itching to have wrote a single article if it United States Capital Building | Graeme Gallagher Letters to the Editor Policy

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At the begin- campus. The groups ning of the school year, were created and are run every student experi- by students! ences an adjustment There are five wom- period where we re- en’s social groups: member what it’s like CCHAMS, Untouch- to have classes to attend ables, No Nonsense, and homework to do. Electric Company and The adjustment period BUD. is coming to an end and Additoinally, there you might be looking for are two men’s social a way to fill your time groups: ADMAR and with something fun. BIG. There are many ways to To join a social get involved on campus, group, all you have to do Alpha Xi Delta Logo | alphaxidelta.org but Greek life and social is sign up! This can be life are especially great! done at the involvement At SNC, you can fair, or if you missed the join either a sorority, involvement fair, simply a fraternity or a social look up the group you group. Sororities and are curious about on the fraternities are typically SNC website! on college campuses na- An amazing aspect tionwide. To join one of of Greek life and so- these, you can sign up cial groups is that every for recruitment, which group does philanthropy is a process that allows throughout the school you and the sorority or year. From the Color fraternity to determine Run held on campus to if the group is the best the bake sales in Boyle Tau Kappa Epsilon Slogan | tke.org fit for you. You’ll meet Hall, they might be host- multiple members from ed by a group to raise the group and get to un- money for a good cause! derstand the uniue per- “Being in a sorority sonality of the sorority has given me a strong or fraternity. Sororities support system and at St. Norbert include friendships that will last Alpha Xi Delta, Del- a lifetime. It also has giv- ta Phi Epsilon, Kappa en me opportunities for Beta Gamma and Theta service throughout our Phi Alpha. On the other community as well as side, the fraternities on opportunities for leader- campus are Phi Delta ship,” said Grace Wavro Theta, Tau Kappa Epsi- ‘21. Grace joined Alpha lon and Kappa Sigma. Xi Delta her freshman Recruitment begins Fri- year and has loved it day, Sept. 13 and ends ever since. The Electric Company | Facebook on Sept. 15. However, Not one person ever registration for recruit- regrets trying out Greek ment ends Sept. 12, so and social life. These sign up now! groups are a great way For those who are to meet new people and looking for something make lifelong friends. with a little less com- Also, you do not mitment or are not wish- have to be a first-year Left: Theta Phi Alpha Logo | TPA Twitter ing to go through the re- student to join! Groups cruitment process, you accept students of every might be interested in a age. Register for recruit- social group. ment for Greek life or St. Norbert is unique join a social group and in that its social groups get involved! can only be found on Features | 9 Learn About Your Academic Resources ANNA DENUCCI | FEATURES COLUMNIST As classes start to and includes things like pick up after syllabus extra testing spaces, al- week, some of us may lowing for more time to already be feeling the take tests, study tips and looming storm cloud so much more. This is of stress about to pour also the office students down. As the first -es go to request a tutor. says and exams will be If you need assistance occurring within the feel free to reach out or next few weeks, per- go on their website to haps the best thing to see what is offered and remember is to be kind what can help you. to yourself and your And perhaps most brain. Utilize all of the importantly, there are help and resources you other forms of assis- can get as well as make Academic Support Services Office in an aesthetically pleasing manner| Erika Ditzman tance out there other sure you take time for than purely academic. yourself. their own office hours. together, delving deep- person to study with. If you are stressed or As for academic They go over general er into the subject mat- The Writing Cen- anxious, it is complete- resources, there are information and ques- ter. ter, located on the third ly normal and okay to multitudes out there tions, homework, pro- Tutoring through floor of the Mulva- Li reach out to Counsel- for you to use and take cesses and review for Academic Support Ser- brary, is fantastic for ing and Psychological part in on campus. For exams. 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This is easier ally, the library has a okay to take a break departments from his- cific classes of genet- for more personalized team of professionals and watch tv, workout tory to biology, as well ics, chemistry, general help, but also can be on the first floor ready or hang out with friends as studio assistants in biology and account- used as a verified study to help students find the for an hour or two. It the art discipline. Un- ing. These mentors hold buddy to give you flash right books and sources will help your men- like larger universities sessions after class, at cards or quiz you before for research. tal health for sure and where some TAs teach which they review ma- an exam. Not to men- There are still oth- maybe even your work classes, at St. Norbert terial from class with tion, anyone can uti- er forms of assistance ethic. Just remember College, our TAs and students. 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Interested in writing for the St. Norbert Times? Send an email to [email protected] and become a member today! Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Editor: Heidi Swanson ENTERTAINMENT snctimes.com/entertainment | 10 Faculty Spotlight Erin Hunsader, Assistant Professor of Theater Studies INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY HEIDI SWANSON | ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Erin is the director of the upcoming play “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” so I sat down with her to talk about this play.

Why was “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” chosen? “Stephen Rupsch, April [Beiswenger], and I get together and read a lot of shows, and I am typically drawn to work by women, and this is by Sarah Ruhl, a great playwright. I did “Almost Maine” last fall and I wanted to pick something a little bit darker, so this is a dark comedy. I lean towards humor but I thought, you know, something a little less … bright, and this is a little darker. I’ve read a lot of stuff and this is one that I kept coming back to. I’m really interested in things that focus on how as human beings, because we have lost our personal connection because we’re so tuned in to a screen all the time, and that is really what she explores in this, sort of that paradox between how our cell phones have brought us closer but also farther apart.”

How did auditions go? “We had a great turnout… I’m really excited about the cast. We had a lot of new faces, a great thing for us. Our theater department has grown, so we are so happy to have a lot of new faces.

Is there a way to be involved in the play even if they missed auditions? “They can join the theatre lab, which is 250 [the class number], and they can come and help with tech. They can come help backstage and we would love that, and they would then also have to be in the theater lab, which takes place Tuesday/Thursdays 3:30-5:30. For that they should talk with April Beiswenger.”

What is most exciting to you about this play? “That’s a good question. Well, what’s most exciting to me about this play is creating the world, because this world… is it’s not the world we know, and April and I when we met this summer had a production meeting. I said to her I feel like it’s from Jean’s [the main character] perspective, but it’s also not. It’s almost like a dream like state… it’s quirky and everything’s a little off. And so April said, so sort of like ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ and as soon as she said that… I thought that is what this world is. I think Jean sort of has this innocent quality that’s almost fairy-tale like, where she wants the world to be a better place, and so it’s her whole mission to create this better life for this guy who’s pretty shitty, who died… And doing that with April is really exciting. She’s a fantastic designer, and humble about her craft.”

How do you have that dream-like quality in a play? “That is where the designer comes in- April designs everything. So what we do is we get together… and talk about how to recreate the world, and finding the themes in the show.” The main character and the dead guy’s brother, who works at the stationary store, fall in love, and “they talk about paper and how- there’s this great scene where they’re feeling the paper… it’s just a very tactile thing, where we don’t have that anymore... So, that was something April I think really grabbed onto, and so much of this world is going to have this sort of [...] feel to it. She’s going to be using things like paper… I love this idea she has for the scene at the family dinner, where there’s this table that’s connected almost like a caterpillar… exploring the connections and disconnections.”

Why do you think theater is important? “I think people are gravitating back to the theater. When [things are] bad in the world, people want to be entertained. And they want to be en- tertained in a way that is a shared experience… we’re moving back to spending time together, having these shared experiences together, without being so connected to social media, and it’s because… there’s that need for us to feel connected. So I feel like live theater is doing really well right now.” Erin went on to say that Broadway has set a precedent in that it’s using social media to help sell tickets. Additionally, the box office here on campus uses social media to its advantage to help sell tickets.

If you could direct any play, what would it be? “Cabaret, it’s a musical but yeah. I love Kander and Ebb’s work, that’s the writers, and also I don’t know how to sum that up. I just love that show… people are finding joy within the sadness, in that show.”

What’s your favorite play? “I really like this play a lot, I mean that’s why I picked it. It’s up there on the list. ‘Almost Maine’ was one of my favorites, and I got to do that last year.” “What I want to say about this play, and why they should come is it’s a really great show for this audience, for college students, because it’s got everything- it’s got a love story, there’s a great fight scene with two women Did You Know? (which is also awesome)... and it’s a great opportunity for people to escape everyday life and be transported to a different world… The dead guy, as we It’s A Strange World, After All find out about him later, he shows up in Act II, and he’s like a James Bond 1. The fingerprints of a koala are so indistinguishable from humans that they character… it’s got a little bit of everything, something for everyone.” have on occasion been confused at a crime scene.

2. Baby elephants suck their trunks for comfort. Her last message? “Come. And bring friends.” 3. Wombats have cube shaped poops. 4. Less than 10% of the world’s oceans have been explored.

5. A cloud can weigh more than a thousand pounds. Student tickets are only $5, so when November 1st comes around (and that’ll be soon), take a break from 6. Everyone has a unique tongue print, just like fingerprints. studying and see “Dead Man’s Cell Phone.” 7. During your lifetime, you will generate enough saliva to fill two swim- ming pools.

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This weekend was spent edgy rebellious thing to do. the action scenes spoke more their own arc that contrib- er that sets up a wonderful arc in my room. And in my room, “The system sucks bruh, let’s like a funny action movie uted well to the story. for Butcher in season two, I was watching a popular new make a show about it. Cuz than gritty slug-fests. And that On the other side, we had which I really look forward to. Amazon Prime show called you can’t trust the system was a breath of fresh air. And The Seven, from pervy and Should you watch it? “The Boys.” And BOY was it maaaaaaaaan.” that’s another point for the cocky Translucent, sleezy Well, if you’re a fan of super- a rollercoaster. The other thing I think show itself. Deep, douchey Homelander, hero fights, blood, guts and “The Boys” is neither a this show suffers from is its The show sometimes felt tortured Queen Maeve, mys- sex, then yes. You should. If Marvel nor DC comic. It was sheer gratuity of things that it like an all-out slasher film. terious Black Noir, cruel you’re squeamish, though, it’s published by Dynamite En- wants to use to justify the R You could tell when some A-Train and a naïve, hope- probably a show to stay away tertainment and written by rating. I can’t fault the show kills were coming, and some ful Starlight, each character from. It pulls out all stops Garth Ennis. And let me tell for this, as from what I’ve of the slow-motion shots of brought something to the table right from the get-go. you, the comic is very, very R heard it’s a pretty faithful ad- people dying in gruesome that contributed to the overall All in all, I can’t wait un- rated. And so was the show. aptation of the comics, but it ways felt more reminiscent of plot in its own way. til “The Boys” come back to To put it simply: The felt as though sex scenes and a modern slasher than a TV Overall, the show was a town. show was awesome. It didn’t gore were there because they show. It wasn’t an entirely success, ending in a cliffhang- suffer from what solo super- could be. All in all, it got a bit bad thing, but not something hero shows usually suffer annoying and tacky at some every person who watches the from: stagnation. Not once points. show will be a fan of. It did, in this eight episode series My favorite arc in this however, make some of the was I bored, because so many story, though, had to go to fights more visceral and there- supes, the name for powered The Deep. Without spoil- fore more entertaining. individuals in this universe, ing anything, he goes from a But a show can’t work had their own little arc to go thoroughly unlikeable jerk to without good characters, and through. someone who’s struggling. It this show has them. From Bil- Overall, this show was a was odd, but somehow made ly Butcher, the gruff anti-hero character study and a com- sense. type that leads The Boys, to mentary on corporate greed However, I felt that there the elegant and brutal Frenchy, and corruption, a concept I was definitely a layer of dark to the soft-hearted but angry find rather bland these days, comedy to the show. The mu- Mother’s Milk, to the idealis- because it seems to be the sic choices picked for some of tic Hughie, each character had The four members of the vengeful Boys | EW.com . Hits and Misses of Summer 2019 HEIDI SWANSON | ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

Editor’s Note: Some spoilers out on May 19, so really it’s trust me when I say I hated continuation of their “Godzil- perience as a former drug ad- ahead. not technically summer, but the last season of “Game of la” franchise. dict in the main character’s I really needed to complain Thrones.” Hopefully the next Hit: “Euphoria” story. This show also features I don’t know about you more. Any time anyone ever book comes out soon and it From creator Sam Levin- amazing acting, especially guys, but I am really tired of brings up “Game of Thrones,” doesn’t let me down like the son comes a show about very from Zendaya, who before watching movies distributed I go on a five-minute spiel television show did. troubled teenagers. I like this now has really only acted in by Disney. It’s not like that I about how bad the final sea- Hit: “Stranger Things: show because of how real the light hearted shows. Because don’t like these movies–many son was. Then, I continue Season 3” characters seem; they’re not of the drama, “Euphoria” is of them are really good– but thinking about it for about an One thing that “Stranger just cookie cutter people. They sure to draw you in from the it’s nice to have a break now hour after that, fuming about Things” has always done re- are complex and multi-facet- very first episode. and then. However, that’s the lost potential. “Game of ally well is knowing which ed. It explores dark themes of been really hard to do, given Thrones” was so good! It re- characters to put together in a drug addiction, sexual assault SEE Hits and Misses that three out of the top ten ally could have been one of group for maximum comedy. and depression, among other Page 12 > highest grossing movies this the best TV series. But no. This did not change in season things, allowing it a very grit- summer were made by Dis- They had to ruin it. So what three. Personally, my favor- ty but still real feel. In fact, ney: “Toy Story 4,” “The Lion was so bad about the final ite group was Steve, Dustin, Levinson draws from his ex- King” and “Aladdin.” To be season? It was rushed, they Robin and Erica. Sure, maybe honest, highest grossing to me completely messed up every- the plot is similar to the other doesn’t always mean the best. one’s character arcs and the seasons, but I think this sea- Here are my hits and misses final episode didn’t make any son was the most emotionally of Summer 2019, including sense. Bran had the best sto- riveting. There were times both movies and TV shows. ry? Really? No that’s wrong. of sorrow, joy, fear and love. Hit: “Spiderman: Far Ugh, I’m so mad. There were I especially love the letter From Home” so many threads of the story Hopper writes to El. I’m not Featuring Tom Holland as that were tossed aside be- ashamed to say that I cried. A Spiderman and Jake Gyllen- cause… Mmm… I still don’t lot. So if you want to be en- haal as Mysterio, this movie know. One of the biggest vil- tertained, watch season three was a breath of fresh air af- lains were the White Walk- of “Stranger Things.” And if ter “Avengers: Endgame.” It ers, and they were dealt with you haven’t watched any of was lighthearted and funny, in one episode. It was not “Stranger Things.” It’s fun Above: “Game of Thrones” Thumbnail | Google Images but still had moments of deep even that scary. Come on, we and scary and a throwback to emotion. I like the non-en- expect more! Then, Cersei, the 80s. semble Marvel movies more undoubtedly the best human Miss: “Godzilla: King of because it gives more time villain, was killed by a col- the Monsters” Star Rating System to focus on the characters, to lapsing building. Throughout This movie made 47 mil- go through their arcs and to this entire season, she just lion dollars in its debut week- actually see them for longer drank wine and stood look- end. Compare that to Roland Terrible than two seconds. Amassing ing out across the city. Lena Emmerich’s “Godzilla” mov- over 1.1 billion dollars world- Headey deserves more! What ie twenty years ago, which Borderline wide, “Spiderman: Far From a waste of a good actress. made 44 million in its opening Home” is the fourth highest Then they totally ruined Jai- weekend. Given ticket price Worth checking out grossing film of 2019. me’s arc, which I’m still very inflation, this spells trouble Miss: “Game of Thrones” pissed about. I’m sorry, if I for what Warner Brothers had Great I know the finale came don’t start now I won’t, but hoped would be a successful Masterpiece Entertainment | 12 Disney-Sony Dispute Spells Trouble for Spiderman HEIDI SWANSON | ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR If you haven’t heard the Sony financed all of the movie; detailing Feige’s departure what the future holds? But tween Disney and Sony is news yet, after Disney and 2) Disney owned all Spi- from Spiderman films, basi- all I know is that I’m going simply another instance in Sony failed to reach a deal, derman merchandise, thus cally saying he is no longer in- to continue playing Spider- which two power and money Spiderman will no longer receiving all of the profit. volved because he is too busy. Man and having the time of hungry companies fight it be a part of the MCU. Also, The new deal, accord- A spokesman from Sony said, my life. It’s going to be so out for even more power and future Sony movies involv- ing to many sources, was: “Much of today’s news about fun, however we choose to do money. However, I don’t think ing Spiderman can’t mention 1) Disney would retain Spider-Man has mischaracter- it. The future for Spider-Man the split will last very long; anything about the Avengers ownership of merchandise; ized recent discussions about will be different, but it will Spiderman was set to be one or Tony Stark. That puts him 2) However, now Dis- Kevin Feige’s involvement in be equally as awesome and of the new faces of the Aveng- in a very sticky situation (get ney would receive 50 percent the franchise. We are disap- amazing, and we’ll find new ers franchise, and he is one it?). Think about this: “Spi- of the profits from Spider- pointed, but respect Disney’s ways to make it even cooler.” of Sony’s biggest characters. derman: Far From Home” man led films (Later, sources decision not to have him con- To me, this dispute be- dealt with Peter Parker’s did say Disney asked for tinue as a lead producer of grief over Tony Stark’s death 25 percent after Sony said our next live action Spider- and the events of “Aveng- no). Disney was also look- Man film. We hope this might “Spiderman: Far From Home” is Sony’s highest grossing ers: Endgame.” If Spiderman ing to be involved in other change in the future, but un- movie, beating “Skyfall.” | Forbes.com can’t be associated with the Spiderman-adjacent ventures, derstand that the many new Avengers in any way, how like the “Venom” movies. responsibilities that Disney will the third movie continue? Sony refused this pro- has given him – including Essentially, the contract posal, which makes sense all their newly added Marvel between Sony, who owns given that Spiderman is one properties – do not allow time the character of Spiderman, of its biggest franchises. In for him to work on IP they do and Disney ended; they only fact, “Spiderman: Far From not own. Kevin is terrific and had a deal for five mov- Home” was its highest gross- we are grateful for his help ies, which had been fulfilled ing film of all time. Because and guidance and appreciate with “Captain America: Civil no agreement was reached, the path he has helped put us War,” “Spiderman: Home- Disney and Kevin Feige, who on, which we will continue.” coming,” “Avengers: Infin- has produced all of the Mar- At Disney’s D23 conven- ity War” and “Spiderman: vel movies, will no longer tion, Tom Holland broke his Far From Home.” The pre- be involved in production. silence on the split, saying, vious deal was as follows: Neither Sony nor Disney “basically, we’ve made five 1) In Spiderman led films, have released any statements great movies. It’s been five Disney received five percent focused on the deal; however, amazing years. I’ve had the of first dollar gross, while Sony did release a statement time of my life. Who knows

song “Speechless” performed content from Disney, because > Hits and Misses Page by Naomi Scott as Jasmine. it doesn’t seem like the live 12 She’s an incredible singer, action craze will end anytime and she gets to show that in soon. Interestingly enough, Miss: “Dark Phoenix” this new song. While not en- Upcoming Events summer box office sales are I’m a very big fan of So- tirely as good as the original, down from last year; From *For more details, contact the Ticket Office at (920) 403-3950 or phie Turner, so it pains me to “Aladdin” amassed over $1 May through Aug., ticket visit snc.edu/tickets say this, but “Dark Phoenix” billion at the box office. sales generated 4.32 billion was a box office flop. It had You might notice the live dollars in North America, an opening weekend of $32 action version of “The Lion 8/26-9/21 April Beiswenger: “In collateral light while last year that number million, which is only barely King” is not on this list, de- must I be comforted” was 4.41 billion. better than Fox’s remake of spite being the highest gross- Bush Art Center - Godschalx Gallery Despite “The Lion King,” “Fantastic Four” in 2015. Its ing movie of the summer. “Toy Story 4” and “Aladdin” tomatometer on Rotten Toma- That was intentional. Hon- 9/13 Faculty Artist Series: Dr. Jamie Waroff, generating $1 billion each, and trumpet toes is 23 percent. You might estly, even though I did like other hits from non-Disney Dudley Birder Hall 7 p.m. be thinking, sometimes critics “Aladdin,” I’m getting the companies like “Spiderman: get it wrong, like with “Bohe- impression that at this point Far From Home” and “Once 9/13-9/21 Little Women mian Rhapsody” which had Disney has totally abandoned Upon a Time in Hollywood,” All times 7 p.m. | Webb Theatre a score of 61 percent but an its original movies for live ac- there were duds that just audience score of 86 percent. tion. There are so many fairy couldn’t make up the money. Maybe that’s what happened tales just waiting to be adapt- Right now, Disney commands with “Dark Phoenix.” Nope. ed, but Disney just wanted to Movies in Theatres 40 percent of box office sales. The audience score is an un- do weirdly realistic versions It seems no one goes to the “It: Chapter Two” impressive 64 percent. of lions. I mean, sure, Be- theatre anymore unless it’s Hit: “Aladdin” yonce was in it, but still. I’m for Marvel, Star Wars or live When I first heard “Alad- mad. Hopefully the upcoming “Angel Has Fallen” action versions of animated din” was going to be a live “Frozen 2” is enough to sat- classics. action film, I was a little isfy my need for more origi- “Good Boys” skeptical. Who could possi- nal (despite being a sequel) bly replace Robin Williams “Ready or Not” as the genie? I tried to keep and more... an open mind, but I knew no one would do better. What I liked about the live action Upcoming Movies version was that Will Smith “The Goldfinch” 9/13 did not try to be better than Williams—I think he knew “Hustlers” 9/13 he wouldn’t be. It was very obvious Smith wanted to pay “Rambo: Last Blood” 9/20 tribute to Williams through his performance as the genie, “Ad Astra” 9/20 and I think in the end he suc- ceeded. I really loved the new “Alladin” Movie Poster | yesofcorsa.com “Downton Abbey” 9/20 Entertainment | 12 Entertainment | 13 Junk Drawer: Favorite Movie Adaptation

Baylee: “The Lord of the Rings” My favorite movie adaptation of all time is “The Lord Of The Rings” trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson. Though, to my knowledge, it is not entirely accurate to the books, (which I have not read) the movies have captivated me for years, since I saw them when I was twelve years old. They were the first movies I watched that were longer than two hours long that weren’t Star Wars, and every second of them captivated me. The music, the sound design, the sheer fun of the films. They still do so to this day. I will randomly look up the music from the movies to lift my mood and help me think, and they also give me a hopeful sense of friendship and happiness. Though the movies can be bleak, dark and depressing, there is always that sense of steadfastly moving forward despite the odds, an energy I take when watching the movies. The main takeaway is that you can, and should, do anything for your friends when they need you. The sense of adventure and scenery take me away from the world I live in in a way that few movies can. And I love it. “The Lord of the Rings” movie poster | Wikipedia

Anna: “Silver Linings Playbook” I always try to read a book before watching the film adaptation, but I didn’t have a chance to read Matthew Quick’s “Silver Linings Playbook” before I watched the movie for the first time. In this case, I don’t think it impacted my love for the book or for the movie. There have been so many awful film adaptations that I hold my breath when a new one comes out. However, with “Silver Linings Play- book,” I genuinely don’t know if I like the book or the movie more. They are both so incredible, and I think the movie does a great job of portraying the sensitive subject matter. Love them or hate them, Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper do a really great job and were cast perfectly, in my opinion. I found that I was able to enjoy both the movie and the book in completely different and awesome ways.

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Heidi: “Holes” I had always loved the movie “Holes” ever since I had first watched it. I love the flashbacks to Kissing Kate Barlow and her short term love affair with Gus from “Psych,” and the perilous jour- ney of Hector and Stanley across an unforgiving desert and the fact that the good people win in the end. I don’t think I realized how important the themes of this book are: from the scathing indictment of incarceration, to its examples of misogyny, racism and classism, in the story of Kate Barlow and Left: “Holes” movie Sam, and Stanley’s own experience. Basically, the movie perfectly adapts the book, probably because cover | Amazon. com Louis Sachar, the author of “Holes” was the screenwriter (if a book is being adapted into a movie, the author has to be involved. Just ask Rick Riordan). And if you’ve watched the movie but haven’t read the book, do it. “Holes” is full of details that don’t seem relevant, but are in the end, like Sam’s onions and the yellow-spotted lizards.

Book Review: “The Dangerous Art of Blending In” ANNA VANSEVEREN | ENTERTAINMENT COLUMNIST Be careful with this one, is drawing and painting, but much involved in it as he who because they’re books and in this tiny space as possible. friends, because it will hurt when his mother threatens to helps to perpetrate it. He who they have to end at some point, Being surrounded by books you and make you want to take that away from him, too, accepts evil without protest- but a reader has to understand and magazines makes me feel cosplay as a waterfall of tears. Evan feels more lost and ter- ing against it is really coop- that the process of moving calm. It makes the room seem Just saying. rified than ever. Henry helps erating with it.” Evan’s father on from trauma or mental wrapped in a layer of protec- Evan Panos is having a him see that he’s more than and the priest are just as bad illness in real life is much tion. As if nothing or no one hard time figuring out where his mother’s harsh words, but as Evan’s mother for allow- more tedious and non-linear. can get to me.” he fits in. His strict Greek mom Evan has to figure out how to ing the abuse to continue for Everyone loves a happy end- Overall rating: 4/5 refuses to see him as anything find his own voice before ev- as long as it did and for refus- ing, especially if they relate but a disappointment, and as eryone else’s voices smother ing to see the truth of the situ- to a character’s struggles and her abuse escalates, Evan’s him. ation. And then there’s Henry. those struggles get resolved Cover for “The Art of shame escalates, too. His dis- This book is awful; it’s Sweet, caring Henry. I appre- at the end; it makes the reader Blending In” by Angelo missive, workaholic dad isn’t awful because it’s so good. ciate how much he wanted to feel that they can get through Surmelis | Amazon.com much of a help, believing that Does that make sense? Prob- help Henry and save him from their own struggles. Some conflict should be avoided at ably not. I need to stop read- his mom’s abuse, even though books, however, like this one, all costs. To top it off, Evan’s ing books like this one be- it was an insurmountable goal. have the danger of setting up best friend, Henry, has gotten cause they take years off my I think an important dis- unrealistic expectations. impossibly attractive over the life. I don’t know that I’ve tinction to make between fic- Despite this, I do recom- summer, leaving Evan feeling ever hated a character more tion, especially YA fiction, mend “The Dangerous Art of like he won’t be able to hide than Evan’s mom. I hate ev- and reality is that in reality, Blending In” because it’s ul- his attraction to Henry any ery character in this book who you can’t get over trauma as timately a heartbreaking book longer. made Evan feel that what was quickly as fiction would have about a boy who finds unex- However, Henry sud- happening to him wasn’t aw- you believe. If I had one pected love from someone he denly seems interested in be- ful or important to talk about. qualm with this book it’s that never thought would love him ing more than friends with His dad and the priest both did Evan seems to move on too while trying to escape from Evan, and Evan starts hav- nothing for so long, and it re- quickly after (spoiler) escap- someone who was always ing a harder and harder time minded me of this Martin Lu- ing his mom’s abuse by mov- supposed to love him. hiding his mom’s abuse from ther King, Jr. quote: “He who ing out of his house. I guess Favorite quote: “I’ve Henry. Evan’s only solace passively accepts evil is as it’s okay for books to do this squeezed as many bookcases Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Editor: Graeme Gallagher SPORTS sntimes.wordpress.com/sports | 14 Women’s Soccer Nets First Win Sports Spotlight SARA DILLON | SPORTS COLUMNIST On Sept. 3, St. Norbert’s overall. St. Norbert was ag- impressive saves during Women’s Soccer played gressive and kept the ball their time in goal. their first home game of on the opposing half of the Overall, the Green the season where they cele- field for a majority of play. Knights had clear com- brated a 1-0 victory against The Knight’s scored their munication, solid leading Edgewood College. The first and only goal with 28 passes, and good stamina win broke their two-game minutes left in the half. The throughout the game. The losing streak and improved goal was scored by Emily pressure they put on Edge- their record to 1-2 on the Names ’22 with an assist wood lead to them creating young season. from Katelyn Kane ’23. 10 corner kicks opposed to The win also gave new The second half of the the Eagles one. Additional- St. Norbert head coach Bob game was more aggressive ly, the Knights outshot the Rickards his first collegiate than the first; although, the Eagles 17 to 8. win. Rickards was the pre- Knights were unable to The Knights were co- vious high school boys’ and make another goal. Within hesive as a team, as players girls’ coach for Notre Dame the first three minutes of the were able to consistently Academy in Green Bay. half, there were six strong rely on the people behind Rickards led the girls team attempts at the Edgewood them. St. Norbert will look to a WIAA state champion- goal, which sparked an en- to continue this momentum ship in 2018 and acheived ergy that the Knights rode on Saturday as the face off a pair of title in 2007 and for the rest of the game. against UW-Platteville at 2008 with the boys team. On the other side of the Capital Credit Union Park The Eagles won the ball, both SNC goalkeep- in Green Bay at 2:00 p.m. coin flip for the first half, ers, Ava Seifert ’22 and but the Knights won the half McKenna Lacy ’21, made Head Coach Bob Rickards | snc.edu Green Knights Cruise Past Augustana GRAEME GALLAGHER | CO-EDITOR IN-CHIEF In their first game of the on the Augustana defense, right post 10 minutes into Similarly to the first forced fouls on the Vikings season at Schneider Sta- the Green Knights scored the contest. half, the Green Knights throughout the second half dium, the St. Norbert men’s the opening goal when a As the first half contin- grabbed their much-de- due to their hustle on 50- soccer team cruised to a 3-0 cross from Max Censky ued, St. Norbert continued served second goal early 50 balls, interceptions and victory over the visiting ’22 found Prange in front to out-hustle the Vikings, on in the second half. In the jump balls. As a result, Augustana College on Sat- of goal, who calmly slotted especially in the mid-field. 47th minute, Prange found three Augustana players urday. Forward Ben Prange home with his left foot to The pressure led to turn- himself in some space and were given yellow cards ’20 tallied a goal and an make it 1-0 after only three overs by Augustana that then laid off a through ball during the game. assist to lead the Green minutes of play. resulted in counter-attacks into the box for Mitch- The third and final goal Knights to a 3-1 record to The Knights, however, and opportunities from ell Scholz ’22, who took of the game for St. Norbert start the young season. did not concede pressure St. Norbert. However, the a touch and fired past the came in the 76th minute. Playing in front of the after the opening goal. Green Knights were unable keeper to make it a two- A free-kick swung into the home crowd for the rest Showcasing good spacing to find the final ball to -se lead for the Knights. box by Brandon DiOrio time this fall, St. Norbert and ball movement on the cure that second goal. Not settling with just ’20 found the feet of both did not disappoint in the wings, St. Norbert whipped Yet, when the whistle two goals on the day, the St. Norbert and Augustana opening minutes. After con- in a cross that found the blew for half-time, St. Nor- Knights created more op- alike, however, the ball tinually holding possession foot of a Green Knights bert was in control 1-0 and portunities as the second eventually fell to Boldt and maintaining pressure forward that hit the bottom had outshot Augustana 9-0. half wore on. Shortly after who dinked the ball over their goal, Seth Boldt ’21 the keeper for the finish. stole the ball within the Au- With victory in sight, gustana defense and ran in- St. Norbert decided to sub- side the box for a shot that in the new Freshman for was deflected by the keeper their first taste of action towards who missed the at Schneider Stadium for goal. the last ten minutes of the Not long after, Prange game. was at it again as he Showcasing their domi- streaked down the sideline, nance, St. Norbert outshot cut inside by nutmegging Augustana 20-2 over the the Viking defender and course of the game. Ad- then laying it off for Boldt ditionally, the Knights had in the middle, who just six corners as opposed to missed the lower left corner the Vikings, who had two. with a shot. The Green Knights will As the pressure mount- return to action at Schnei- ed on Augustana from the der Stadium on Wednesday St. Norbert offense, so at 6:30 p.m. for a match did the physicality of the against the Milwaukee game. The Green Knights School of Engineering. Men’s Soccer celebrating the victory | Graeme Gallagher Sports | 15 Sports Spotlight B.J. Bryant, Volleyball Head Coach INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY GRAEME GALLAGHER | CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF B.J. Bryant is now the head coach for both the Women’s and Men’s Volleyball teams at St. Norbert. With the first season of Men’s volleyball coming in the spring, I sat down with Bryant to get his thoughts and expectations for the new program. You accepted the Men’s Volleyball head coach position in the spring and have now transitioned into a full-time staff member. What does that mean for you and how has the transition been?

“The beauty has been that the job itself, whether it’s a part-time job or full-time job, in order to be successful and do well, you are investing a lot of hours. And being able to actually be full-time at the college, it validates a lot of the work that’s been done. In our sports, we’ve got a number of part-time coaches here at the college that all put in a lot of effort in addition to working a regular nine to five full-time jobs. And so, for me, to have the ability to just be here on campus and to do those things that I was doing anyways, but now as a full-timer, has been a really nice adjustment. I think one of the biggest impacts is that it allows me to have better access to the athletes. Not that I wasn’t available to them previously when I wasn’t on campus, but now maintaining regular office hours and being here if somebody wants to come in or has an issue, I am available and that’s something that I know that the full-time coaches here really take advantage of and enjoy and I know that it is something that is challenging for those of us that are on a part-time basis. In my opinion, it has been a really good transition and I have enjoyed it so far.”

In regards to the creation of men’s volleyball, how did that process start? Where you apart of that? Head Coach B.J. Bryant | St. Norbert College “The college is always looking at ways to expand its reach and to expand the group of students that we have here on campus. My understanding is that it came from the President’s Council meeting where they were trying to find ways that they could reach new students. And, volleyball right now on the men’s side is growing at an incredible rate and so many schools are adding it. It gave us an opportunity to, at least at that time in regards to the Midwest Green Knights Cruise Past Augustana Conference, to be kind of the first school to add the sport. It wasn’t something that was spearheaded by me, it was definitely something that came from President Bruess and the council and through administration here. And it has allowed us to get some guys to school that maybe wouldn’t have otherwise considered St. Norbert. I think there was some really good foresight in that process and I was honored that they trusted me with trying to start it and get it going, and now we’re months away from actually kicking it off, which will be grand. “

How does it feel to be the first coach in program history? To be the foundation in a brand new program?

“I guess the way that I have described it is “terrifying awesome.” It’s great because we have the ability right off the bat to set things, in regards to our team culture and to the things we expect, and the way we want to work, and the way that we want to represent ourselves both on the court and in the classroom as a member of the campus community. And, being first, we get to set that up and we can’t pass blame if things don’t go well to other people, it resides on us. Finding guys within this 2019 class, specifically, that understood and believed in the value and the unique opportunity to be first, that was something that appealed to a lot of the guys that came here, and especially some of the recruits that committed relatively early on not necessarily know- ing how the roster was going to look by the time they came here a few weeks ago. And just buying into the idea of all the things that are possible. I think that comparatively, our school, looking at the other schools we are competing with specifically in the NACC, I think we have so much to offer academi- cally, we have so much to offer from a facilities standpoint, from a location standpoint. I really believe that we can be a contender, not only conference championships, but NCAA tournament births and victories there as we move forward because of all the things that the school can offer. I like the group of guys that we have and it’s something that the team and myself ultimately will sit down and spend a lot of time to take advantage of the really unique chance to be first.”

Have you started recruiting for the program?

For the most part the group that we have coming in, it’s right now ten new freshmen and then we have five or six other guys that are current students last year or the year prior. It’s a bit of a mix. Every once and awhile, somebody will shoot me an email saying, “Hey, I’ve got an interest” and just like any of our other sports, if there is somebody that wants to tryout and be a part of it, like right now is the time to start having that conversation because we will be running a fall season where we are allowed to do some instruction. Any tryouts that need to take place will happen over that time frame. So, right now the guys are getting involved with their voluntary lifting and conditioning, they’re running open gyms, all the things that they are managing and taking care of on their own. But, if there are men on campus that think that they have an interest, getting in touch with me so I can put them in touch with those guys now, is still something totally possible. Most likely, we will start our preseason camp on January 2nd.

What do you envision for the upcoming season?

Based on the guys that we got, I anticipate us being very competitive in a lot of the matches that we pla. We are fortunate going into the NACC, that it is an established conference with an automatic qualifier into the NCAA tournament. Multiple teams in the conference were nationally ranked last year. But, I think with the core group in this 2019 class that we have, we’ve got guys with really great experience and background both at the high school and club levels. We’ve got two very experienced setters and that was one of my biggest needs and kind of worries going into the recruiting process. Who’s gonna come in and run this offense? And we’ve got two guys that both have a ton of experience and I really feel that with them, they’re going to help put us in every single match we have. And on top of that, we have some really athletic skilled guys that have a lot of background. We have a lot of big, athletic guys that don’t necessarily have a lot of volleyball experience, but have the desire to learn and to want. So, I think that mix is going to allow us to really see some improvements in the guys that are really new, relatively fast, and rely in the big-time moments and matches on the guys that have played at this level and are ready to play at this level, even as freshmen. SEE VOLLEY- BALL Page 16 > Sports | 16 > VOLLEYBALL Page 15 What do you envision for the upcoming season? cont. In terms of expectations, I would really love to find a way to put ourselves in the top half of the conference. I think that would be a really amazing way to go through the first year. If it happens, great, if not, it is really hard to say because you do not know what other teams are bringing in. I really expect us to compete in every match that we play and that’s something we are going to have to talk about as a group to make sure that we can’t neces- sarily measure our success here in one-year on wins and losses. It’s are we improving? Are we laying the groundwork and the foundation for the years to come and what we want to do in year two, in year three? Wins, if we happen to pick some up and end up with more than people might think is just a nice bonus. For us, I think we’ve got the guys with the mindset that know that this first year we could take our lumps and we’re ready for that and as long as we are focused on what’s to come, I think we will lay the groundwork to continue to grow and hopefully put ourselves in a spot where we are competing.

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Football Women’s Soccer Sept. 14 - vs. UW-Eau Claire 1 p.m. Sept. 14 - vs. UW-Platteville 2 p.m. Sept. 28 - at Monmouth 1 p.m. Sept. 15 - vs. Carroll Univ. 3:30 p.m. Oct. 5 - Grinnell College 1 p.m. Sept. 22 - at Wisconsin Lutheran 1 p.m. Oct. 12 - at Ripon 1 p.m. Sept. 25 - at UW-Oshkosh 7 p.m. Oct. 19 - vs. Beliot College 1 p.m. Women’s Golf Women’s Volleyball Sept. 14-15 - Marian Invitational Sept. 11 - at UW-Stevens Point 5:30 p.m. 9/14 - Day 1 12 p.m. Sept. 13-14 - at Bethel Invitational 9/15 - Day 2 9 a.m. 9/13 - vs. Minnesota-Moris 7 p.m. Sept. 20-21 - UW-Whitewater Invitational 9/14 - vs. St. Olaf College 10 a.m. 9/20 - Day 1 1 p.m. 9/14 - vs. Bethel Univ. 12 p.m. 9/21 - Day 2 8:30 a.m. Sept. 21 - at UW-La Crosse 11 a.m. Sept. 25 - vs. Ripon College 7 p.m. Women’s Tennis Sept. 28 - vs Monmouth 1 p.m. Sept. 14 - vs. Illinois College 9 a.m. Oct. 1 - vs. Alverno College 7 p.m. Sept. 15 - vs. Monmouth 9 a.m. Oct. 4 - at Illinois College 7 p.m. Sept. 20-21 - Gustavus Fall Invitational Sept. 28 - UW-Oshkosh 9 a.m. Men’s Soccer Oct. 5 - at Beloit College 9 a.m. Sept. 11 - vs. MSOE 1 p.m. Sept. 21 - at UW-Superior 2 p.m. Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Sept. 22 - at St. Scholastica 1 p.m. Sept. 20 - at National Catholic Championships 3:30 p.m. Sept. 25 - at Carthage College 7 p.m. Sept. 28 - vs. Minnesota Univ. Inviational 9 a.m. Sept. 28 - vs. Monmouth 1:30 p.m. Oct. 12 - at Larence Invitational 10 a.m. Sept. 29 - vs. Knox College 1:30 p.m. Oct. 19 - at UW-Oshkosh Invitational 10 a.m.