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THE VOL. CXXXIX NO.LAWRENTIAN 2 Appleton, Wisconsin April 16, 2021 The Lawrence University Athletics Department launches its official rebrand, SETTING SAIL featuring a new logo, new uniforms and new meaning for the Vikings. Emily Zuniga has used the current “interlocking LU” logo and firmly believe that it represents all of Staff Writer since 2013. us,” Aker said. ______An email from Communications sent The athletic department will integrate The Lawrence University Athletics on April 6 described the new logo as a ship the logo into each team over time as they Department celebrated the launch of their with “the fierce antelope of the Amos Law- acquire new uniforms, said Tatro. The brand-new logo at an event entitled “Ready rence Family Coat of Arms on the prow, the “interlocking LU” will still be included in the Ship” on April 6 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. shield of the Lawrence University Crest on branding. Junior and member of the soft- Athletic Director Kimberly Tatro said the port side and the trusted LU adorning ball team Chapin Grumhaus explained that this event allowed students to par- that the softball team has already ordered ticipate in sporting events such as base- To read more about the warm-up gear featuring the new logo. ball/softball toss, soccer goal shooting and history of the LU logo, Tatro also emphasized the Athletics staff’s hockey puck shooting “where everyone scan the QR code: gratitude to President Mark Burstein for was a winner!” financially supporting the Ready the Ship Tatro stated that the committee that event and rebrand. planned this event comprised members of Additionally, many people worked Communications staff, Athletics staff and together to both create the logo and send three students: junior Kelsi Bryant and se- out the announcement. According to Art niors Ceara Larson and D’Andre Weaver. Director Matt Schmeltzer, he and freelance According to Tatro, their goal was to illustrator Mike Tessmer led the logo’s The new Lawrence University Vikings’ logo has been on display in the Warch Campus Center’s front host an enjoyable event that adhered to design. Then, several people on Athletics window since April 6. Photo by Alana Melvin. COVID-19 guidelines and Honored the and Communications staff helped with the Pledge. announcement: Kim Tatro, Megan Scott, Football coach Tony Aker said that to the sail.” Mackenzie Huber, Kelly Landis, Ed Berthi- Do you have questions about any new developments on cam- him, the Ready the Ship event allowed the Tatro stated that the Athletic Depart- aume and Joe Sagar. Athletic Department to “invite people on ment decided to replace the Viking head Schmeltzer further stated that the new pus? Should the Lawrentian be covering any event? the ship.” By holding the event on campus, logo because they wanted something that logo stands out from the previous one in they were able to celebrate LU Athletics could distinguish Lawrence from other that it is the sole Viking Ship logo with an Let us know! and the entire Lawrence community. Aker universities and teams. antelope head on the prow. believed that it was especially important to “The goal was to create something “Unlike the previous logo, we re- Send any tips to [email protected]. hold a safe event that could bring joy to the more inclusive and gender-neutral in na- ally wanted to come out of this process community during the struggles caused by ture,” Tatro said. “The logo has a modern with something that is entirely unique to the COVID-19 pandemic. feel while also tapping into our history.” Lawrence, so moving away from a more According to the “History of the Viking” Aker explained that the new logo is traditional ‘Viking logo’ made sense,” page on the Lawrence University sports “ours” and emphasized the symbolism of Schmeltzer said. “It’s also gender-neutral web page, variations of the Viking head the ship. and more inclusive. It’s a fresh, new look logo have been featured by the Athletic “We all know that something that mas- that the entire Lawrence community can Department since the 1970s. Lawrence sive takes a team effort to build and sustain be proud of.” THIS WEEK IN PHOTOS Following the recent police- shooting of Daunte Wright in Minneapolis, Lawrence students gathered for the “Appleton Justice for Daunte Wright” protest at Houdini Plaza on Monday, (ABOVE) Protesters form a line as they march down College Avenue away from campus. April 12. The Photo by Sarah Navy. (RIGHT) Sophomores Asher Zukoski and Erin O’Brien hold handmade signs distrib- attendees were uted by fellow protestors. also asked to Photo by Sarah Navy. (TOP RIGHT) Across from Houdini Plaza, the protestors display their “Justice for wear masks. Daunte Wright” signs to passing vehicles, among others. Photo by Sarah Navy.

Sports Variety Features A&E Op-Ed Analyzing Europe’s Repeat After Me: You’re Silver or Gold? Autism Awareness Month A Long Look at Nature: Soccer Financials pretty PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 10 THIS WEEK 2 NEWS April 16, 2021 THE LAWRENTIAN

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We are in: Limited cases Student Organizations GREEN Isolation and Prepare for Earth Day, quarantine spaces Including “Earth Hour” LIGHT available Caleb Yuan nior Sierra Johnson, the Co-Chair Staff Writer of Greenfire. In-person classes and activities continue ______Johnson encourages students as planned, up to half of non-essential As the April 22 celebration of to turn off the lights in their dor- Earth Day approaches, student mitories, come together on Main employees can work on campus. organizations at Lawrence will be Hall Green to stargaze, share their hosting a series of events during environment stories and learn the Earth Weekend from April 22 about astronomy with Professor *data reported as of April 14 to April 24. The events aim to ad- Megan Pickett, Associate Profes- dress the rising issue of climate sor of Physics. To substitute for change and contribute towards a the traditional lighting sources, April 6 Election Recap: Everything You Missed healthy and sustainable lifestyle Greenfire will be providing glow- within the Lawrence community. members of the LGTBQ+ community. evaluation.” sticks to students and placing Olivia Zimberoff Among the series of Earth Staff Writer For the Appleton Area School District The winner of the Outagamie County electric candles by Main Hall in Weekend events is an in-person ______Board, the winners were Kay Eggert and City Court Judge Branch 6 is Vincent the shape of number 60, which screening of the documentary “I The 2021 Wisconsin Spring Elec- Edward Ruffolo. According to her cam- Biskupic. represents the 60 minutes within Am Greta” by Greenfire and Law- tion was held Tuesday, April 6. On the paign website, Eggert believes that all Biskupic claims that he is equipped to an hour, Gu said. rence University Disability Work- ballot for students with on-campus ad- children deserve a quality education. “fight for the rights of the citizens of Fox According to Gu, the Sustain- ing Group (LUDWiG) on April 23 dresses were candidates for State Super- With that, she argues there needs to be Valley.” His goal is to make the judicial ability Steering Committee will at 8 p.m. in the Warch Cinema. intendent, Appleton Area School Dis- a robust public education system to help system efficient and effective. He isad- be assisting her with running this On April 24, the Lawrence Uni- trict School Board Member, Outagamie students succeed both in school and in vocating to have fairness, efficiency and event through financial support, versity Environmental Organiza- County City Court Judge Branch 6, Court the community. professionalism within the court system. situating the lights in different tion (LUEO) will host a “Campus of Appeals Judge District 3 and the City Eggert’s website states, “Meeting the The Court of Appeals Judge District 3 buildings and designing posters. Clean Up,” which will gather par- of Appleton Nonpartisan Redistricting educational needs of all students encom- election came out with Gregory B. Gill Jr. Gu is also planning to lead a ticipants in three separate groups Referendum. passes numerous factors including creat- on top. competition among residential to pick up the garbage at different Jill Underly won the election for ing safe and welcoming learning envi- Gill won 55% of the vote beating out halls to encourage student engage- places around campus from 9:30 State Superintendent of Public Instruc- ronments; implementing and assessing his opponent Rick Cveykus on Tuesday ment with this event. Students can to 11:30 a.m. tion, the highest education position for best teaching practices; addressing stu- night. Gill has served as the Circuit Court send pictures of themselves with Students, faculty and staff can Wisconsin. Underly received 58% of the dent social, emotional and mental health Judge in Outagamie County for the past the poster to her email, turn the view information on these events votes over her opponent Deborah Kerr. concerns; and recruiting and retaining nine years. lights off in their dorm and come and a variety of other Earth Weeks Underly’s campaign website provides high-quality staff.” A quote from Gill states on his web- to the Main Hall Green to partici- on the Lawrence website, accord- her goal as the state superintendent: Ruffolo’s website emphasizes his de- site, “I do not believe that the role of a pate, Gu said. The resident hall ing to Grace Subat, the Sustain- “To work with our school administrators sire to ensure students with any type judge is to create legislation; rather, I with the most participation will ability and Special Projects Fellow. and our different professional organi- of disability, mental health issues and believe judges should be responsible for receive rewards such as gift cards, zations and private-public partners in emotional health issues are given the full interpreting laws created by the legisla- To see the full schedule of reusable straws, recycled bags and mental health to bring more training to support and education to help them suc- ture and determining if they are consti- Earth Week events, key chains. our staff, but also provide more on-site ceed as any other student would. tutional.” scan the QR code: Gu stressed her intention to mental health services for our students “As a member of the Board, my first The redistricting referendum in Ap- raise awareness about both cli- and families.” She also emphasized the and greatest concern must be the educa- pleton provided people with the oppor- mate change and reducing carbon increased needs of rural communities, tional welfare and academic performance tunity to voice, via ballot, their opinion emissions in hopes of preserving which, along with the rest of the state’s of all students attending Appleton area on whether the Wisconsin legislature the global environment. districts, have been exacerbated by the schools,” Ruffolo stated. “I shall pro- should create a non-partisan procedure “We are living in the environ- COVID-19 pandemic. Underly supports mote the best interests of the Appleton for redrawing legislative and congres- ment; we have responsibilities high-quality education from early child- Area School District as a whole; adhere sional district maps. As reported by the to protect and cherish it, not de- hood to college, as well as education eq- to educational and ethical standards; Post-Crescent, Appleton voted in favor of stroy,” Gu said. “Most important, uity, especially for those who need more and focus my efforts and Board action on a non-partisan procedure by more than I hope Earth Hour can be an LU financial support- people of color and policymaking, goal setting, planning and 75%. tradition in the following year.” As “Earth Hour” and other One of Earth Weekend’s main Earth Weekend events are ap- events is an “Earth Hour,” orga- proaching, Subat encourages the nized by junior Amber Gu in col- student body to participate in as laboration with Greenfire and the many events as they would like to. Sustainability Steering Commit- “There are many people and tee. It will be held on April 22 from groups on campus who want to 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. For this hour, all educate people about environ- the nonessential lights — except mental concerns and take active for some lights in the Warch Cam- roles in helping the environment,” pus Center and resident hallways Subat said. “It is really about com- and restrooms — will be turned off ing together as a campus and do- around campus, according to ju- ing what you can do for the Earth.” April 16. 2021 SPORTS 3 THE LAWRENTIAN Lethwei - The art of nine limbs Analyzing Europe’s many new positions and forces fight- aged to stay alive through the effort Antonio Gonzalez ers to consider a new variable which of native practitioners of the sport. Columnist can hurt them. For anyone interested Modern Lethwei was pioneered by soccer financials — as ______in striking heavy martial arts, Lethwei Burmese Olympian boxer Kyar Ba The country of Myanmar definitely offers a new perspective on Nyein, who, along with his friend U has a long history of combat cen- what is possible from headbutts, head Ba Than Gyi, the head of Physical tered around one of the most bru- kicks, spinning elbows and other ways Education for the country of Burma, a chem major tal martial arts still practiced to this you can hit your opponent to send helped revitalize the sport in order Sean McLaughlin day. Lethwei, or Burmese boxing, is to restore it as the national sport and Columnist playoff ties in a row in order to enter him to the canvas. ______a martial art that has been recorded Lethwei matches open with make it part of the physical education into the group stage. back to the 2nd century BC in the Pyu a Yei, which is a ritual dance that acts system. After 1961, the new military I would like to preface this article The Champions League is a city-states of present-day Myanmar. as a formal challenge to the opponent dictatorship brought the sport down by warning the economics students massive source of revenue for clubs Participants would range from com- as well as a show of honor and cour- again where it was mainly practiced at Lawrence University for what will involved, with financial incentives moners to royalty and contests would age. It shares similarities to Muay in rural areas and for certain holi- inevitably be a poor usage of economic available for each round of progres- be performed in open sandpits and Thai’s “Wai Kru Ram Muay,” which day celebrations. Fortunately, after terminology in the article to come. I sion. This in turn allows for the best go on until one was knocked out or is practiced in the neighboring coun- the prior military dictatorship ended am a STEM student after all; please teams in Europe to establish a sort of unable to go on for any other reason. try of Thailand. The rounds are three in 2011 and the country of Myanmar forgive me butchering your major. monarchy, or rather an oligarchy, at This isn’t the case in matches today minutes long with two-minute breaks opened back up to the world, Lethwei Professional Soccer is the most the pinnacle of the European game where you either have a technical in between, and bouts can go up to was able to find an outlet and reach popular sport around the world for as the extra cash flow allows them to knockout (TKO) or a draw at the final five rounds at the professional level. many more people than it once was a reason. Ask any soccer fan in basi- afford more expensive players in the bell as there is no point system that Matches open up with a blistering able to due to new communication cally any nation besides Canada and transfer market. As such, European allows winning based on judges’ deci- pace as one fighter seeks to best the and commercial opportunities that the United States about their support soccer has increasingly morphed into sion. This encourages fighters to put other as fast as they can. As limbs fly, the country had not seen before. This for their club , and you’ll hear many a a money grabbing operation for the it all on the line during the fight. For connecting on the body of either fight- allowed for Lethwei to be observed tale of a lifelong love story between a most powerful clubs on the continent. fans of martial arts who are often left er, the fighters are tested in physical by Burmese people around the world person and their club. No matter what But naturally, as the greedy never disappointed by fights that go to deci- and mental toughness as they know and people completely new to the their relationship during the week, are, these clubs aren’t satisfied with sion, Lethwei is a breath of fresh air. they must put the other down or face sport. Entry of foreigners into the entire cities will come together to sup- the current state of their financial The sport revolves around a draw at the end of the rounds. At the sport has also boosted popularity in port their team on a Saturday after- dominance. the use of all nine points of the body end of the war, whether knockout or the sport with the current Lethwei noon for 90 minutes. Old quarrels Thus, the idea of the European capable of performing strikes: the draw, both fighters will have endured open-weight world champion being are left at the stadium gates, replaced Super League was born. Pérez’s pro- fists, elbows, feet, knees and the the best they can and the other could French Canadian David Leduc who by hands on shoulders and tens of posal presents as incredibly entertain- head. All bouts are performed with inflict and will both leave the ring as became the first non-Burmese to thousands singing out chants about ing, bringing with it the prospect of hand wraps and gauze as there are warriors. become world Lethwei champion in their team’s best players in unison. watching the best players in world no gloves utilized in the sport. This Lethwei matches as 2016. The spectacle is truly out of this world. football playing against one another prevents a lot of guarding with gloves observed today are very brutal and, Lethwei is an amazing mar- Historic rivalries consume major on a weekly basis and hotly contested as is done in boxing and encour- depending on who you are, quite tial art and part of Burmese history media outlets and pub conversations title race has captured the interest of ages different forms of defense such entertaining, but Lethwei has not and its revival in Myanmar should be for days in advance of major matches. fans not only in Europe, but across as distance management and evasion always been an openly expressed welcomed by fans of combat sports. From El Clásico between Barcelona the globe. I myself was foolishly con- of strikes. A major distinguisher of sport in Myanmar. The martial art As a fan of combat sports — and and Real Madrid in Spain, to Rome’s vinced of the merit of the ESL for a Lethwei from many other martial arts has seen many ups and down when knockouts — I find Lethwei is a wel- Derby della Capitale between bitter long period of time some years ago, as is the use of the headbutt, which it comes to its practice, especially come change from MMA, boxing, and rivals Roma and Lazio, to the Old the club I support, Chelsea FC, would completely transforms dynamics in in the face of colonial rule under even Muay Thai in spite of its similar- Firm Derby between Scotland’s two all but certainly be among the admit- the clinch from other forms of clinch Japan in WWII and under the mili- ities. For those interested, I encour- best clubs Celtic and Rangers, there ted teams. But under the surface, the heavy martial arts such as Muay Thai tary rule of the country from 1961- age you to take a look at and even is truly no other passion that com- attraction of the action the ESL would or mixed martial arts (MMA.) Being 2011 with an ongoing military coup participate in Lethwei if you can (but pares to that shared by tens of thou- bring about is fraught with problems. able to throw around your own skull going on this year. Lethwei man- I’m not responsible for any injuries). sands of fans crammed into a historic As you may have guessed, it repre- allows a fighter to inflict damage from footballing colosseum. And yet, with sents yet another step in the direction the formation of the European Super of financial power being concentrated League on the horizon, the passion on into the hands of the few super clubs the continent where the sport they call already dominating the game. Still, Football found its origin over a cen- you may be saying to yourself, “So Shaking off rust hints at brighter tury ago may soon fall by the wayside what? If this means I get a guaran- in favor of the financial gain of a few teed quality match every time I switch elite clubs. on the television, who am I to care The idea for the European Super who gets the money? Entertain me!” future for womens’ softball League has been bouncing around Well, the repercussions of this wealth Kelli Quick into great at bats offensively.” feet off the ground as we go over rail- for just over a decade. Put forward concentration run far deeper than Columnist According to Cromer, “[The road tracks and kiss the white line if by Real Madrid club chairman increasing the riches of super clubs. ______team] talked before the games started they step on it before the game starts. Florentino Pérez in July of 2009, the With the current structure of ESL proposal was aimed at creat- On Sunday, April 11, the about taking it one inning at a time, I also have two blow up parrots, Polly national leagues and the Champions ing a league made up of the best Vikings travelled to Lake Forest where learning from each one and getting and Patricia, and two juju statues League has already concentrated and most historically dominant clubs they competed in a double header. In better throughout the day. I think we from the House of Blues that we put money in the hands of a few clubs in across Europe. Clubs like Pérez’s the first game, the Vikings lost 0-7, did that. In the second game we were on our shoulders when runners are in each of the major European leagues, Madrid, the record holders in both a shut out. In the second game, the able to capitalize when we got run- scoring position, on second or third lower league clubs have seen financ- Spanish league and European Cup Vikings briefly lead the score 4-3, ners on base and, if you exclude the base.” es becoming tighter and tighter. The titles, would be joined by Manchester with the final result being 4-10 for 6 run inning, we were able to keep Looking to the future, I major catalyst for the transfer of United, the record holders for English St. Norbert coming out on top. The them from capitalizing when they did, asked Cromer about the upcoming wealth we’ve seen in recent decades Premier League titles; AC Milan and team’s player of the game was senior (something we were unable to do in game the Vikings have against St. were the TV deals of the late 20th and Internazionale, perennially among Ceara Larson, who not only got on the first game. Lake Forest is a strong Norbert, and how the team has grown early 21st centuries, with stations like the top three in the Italian Series A, base with all four attempts with hit- team and will take advantage of every since they last played against them. Sky in England and NBC in the United Bayern München; a German club who ting in the second game but also hit opportunity you give them.” I also asked what the team’s greatest States paying hundreds of millions to have won the national Bundesliga a the team’s second home run of the Next I asked Larson about strength is as a whole and what it will acquire the highly sought-after rights record 8 straight times; and a host season! I interviewed Larson as well her batting history. She has been take them to beat St. Norbert. Cromer to broadcast the matches of Europe’s of other elite teams from European as Head Coach Tracy Cromer to get working hard recently to fix her said, “We are starting to settle into the major leagues. The effect is more pro- nations to comprise an international the inside scoop of these games, and swing, and explained, “...physically season a little more now and we have nounced in England, where the TV league of what would essentially be a what was going on in the players’ the changes I had to make were mini- had a number of players gain valuable deals were worth the most, yet can league of the best clubs in the world. minds during it. mal, but mentally I needed to get back experience on the field. There were be seen in principle across Europe. The ESL has been put forward as I asked Larson and Cromer, in the mindset of having an at bat, not a lot of emotions going on the first Teams in the first division rake in tens essentially an alternative to the UEFA “It’s not always easy to pick yourself just a good swing. I really had to work time we played them. Our returners of millions more than teams in the sec- Champions League. Formerly known up after a shutout loss, which hap- on only swinging at strikes and mak- were pretty amped up as it was the ond, third or fourth tiers of the profes- as the aforementioned European Cup, pened in the first game, the Vikings ing a plan that I stick to in an at bat, first time they had played after hav- sional football pyramids in each coun- the Champions League is a tourna- losing 0-7. It’s also unusual to get the which is something I had not prac- ing their season cut short over a year try. The money was welcomed by all, ment comprised of the best teams chance to play the same team again so ticed in a long time. My biggest goals ago and our first-year players were with the logic relied upon surrounding from around Europe, who are able soon, back-to-back. Considering how of the season are to become a con- pretty nervous. To answer your other trickle-down economics. (I apologize to qualify in a number of manners. the Vikings went from no runs in the tender for the Midwest Conference question, I think this team’s greatest to all of my economics major friends Leagues are seeded by the govern- first game to at one point leading the Championship and to be named as an strength is its resiliency. We don’t give for the awful explanation that you’re ing body of European soccer, United score in the second, what do you think All-American.” up even when things are hard. It will about to encounter. ). Essentially, the European Football Association, on changed? What was going on in your I asked Larson about her take a team effort to beat St. Norbert. proposal was that the injected cash the basis the record of their clubs mind before the second game? And experience in the second game when They are a very solid team, so we are would flow down the football pyramid in the competition over the previ- what felt different to you about the the pitcher hit her, and what it felt like going to have to make them earn as first division clubs more frequently ous few years. As such, the teams second game? to have a pitcher be intimidated into everything and limit the “freebies” were able to afford to buy the best finishing in the top few positions of Ceara responded, “I think purposely trying to walk her. Larson that have led to big innings being players from the second division and each European national league qual- our approaches at the plate changed said, “This balance of being honored scored against us.” below, and thus by transfer fees, the ify. In higher seeded leagues, like the quite a bit. In the second game I think but frustrated is something I have money would “trickle down” to less English Premier League or Spanish La we were being a bit more patient and never quite perfected. When it hap- Lastly, I asked Cromer what her financially well-off clubs. And while Liga, this means teams finishing first choosing better pitches to hit. We had pens to me, although I am frustrated favorite memory has been so far to some degree this has happened, through fourth automatically enter some really good contact in the first that I might not be able to get the job this season. She told me, “ “I have with the best players from lower tiers into the preliminary group stage. In game that just didn’t produce what done for my team, I remind myself a number of them, but the one that becoming more regularly poached for lower seeded leagues, less positions we needed with runners on base, and that the lineup behind me is fantastic, stands out is when Mary Boyle hit sizable fees in recent years, the effect are awarded. The French Ligue 1 only I think that we did much better at and that if I don’t hit the runners in, her first collegiate home run against has been far less pronounced than receives three positions, while the focusing on one hit and one pitch at a someone else will. It is hard to lay off St. Norbert. The pure joy on her face originally hoped. Dutch Eredivisie only gets one auto- time. Personally, I felt like I was mak- the pitches sometimes but sharpen- rounding the bases and the excite- What has instead happened is a matic bid, with the second-place team ing good contact but was not quite on ing my approach at the plate and put- ment of the rest of the team when she two-fold effect. First, the money has entering into the third and final round time with the pitch, so my focus going ting trust in my teammates stops me got back to the dugout reminds me of remained among top clubs, as they of two-legged playoffs against another into the second game was to time up from swinging unless it is a pitch I can why I coach. Hopefully we have many simply pass it back and forth as they European club in order to gain admis- the pitcher well and to only swing at drive.” more of those moments!” buy and sell each other’s best players; sion to the group phase. Some leagues, pitches that I knew I could drive. The Lastly, I asked if Larson had Leroy Sané from Manchester City to like the Scottish Premier League, are biggest difference I felt between the any pre-game rituals or superstitions. This season so far has been filled with Bayern München for a cool 40 million only to put forth one team which first and the second game was the Larson answered that she is “super shut-outs, comebacks, tears, laughter Euros stands out in my mind. Second, enters straight into the first round of fight we had defensively that carried superstitious,” and that “before games , and just a little bit of throw-up. Let’s on the bus I make the team lift their see where the Vikings take us next! qualifiers , and thus must win three See page 5 4 VARIETY April 16, 2021 THE LAWRENTIAN Spacemart Silver or Gold? By Rachel Robrecht By Kelly Foy

Previously: Ethel and Zander Waylen’s attention, “how much of Waylen spits. “Honestly, Zander, I In my opinion, I can tell a lot struck fashion today. I have a hunch work together at the Spacemart that blood is yours?” can’t believe you’re still working for by which metal someone wears for and it’s TikTok. TikTok has an orbiting a nature preserve. When “Little to none.” Waylen smirks, these assholes.” their jewelry. A silver lady? A gold intense influence on many cultural doing inventory one night, a man like this is an accomplishment, and Pressing his mouth into a thin lady? It tells a lot about somebody. trends today whether its music, food covered in blood came knocking, not one of the more horrifying things line, Zander says, “Lucky for you Obviously not anything TOO serious, or clothing. However, many of the and Zander has just decided to let Ethel’s ever heard. “Think the arm’s I am. Now, shut up and let me set but it’s gotta mean something, right? influencers dress very similarly and him in. broken, though,” he adds, lifting his this.” I don’t mean real gold, I mean gold one of those similarities is chains! left arm to wave before gritting his Waylen’s face stays stoic as as a color. Plated gold! Growing up Big silver chains! I’ve seen these on The first thing Zander does after teeth and letting it drop again. Zander forces the bone back into I was much more of a gold wearer. many influencers regardless of gen- unlocking the airlock is draw his Sighing, Zander rolls his sleeves place. Ethel watches the bones and Maybe it complimented my skin der wearing them. If an influencer blaster and shoot out the security up. “Let me take a look at it. Kid, can muscle shift under skin and feels tone more? Who knows! I didn’t is wearing a chain, their millions of cameras in rapid succession. Ethel you go get the med kit?” her stomach roll, but only Waylen’s start wearing silver until I start- followers are going to see the chains startles at the noise, jumping back- Relieved to have an excuse to white-knuckle grip on the arm of ed wearing rings. I only decided to and want to wear them too. Even wards and nearly toppling the shelv- get away, Ethel leaves the stockroom the chair betrays his pain. Without wear silver rings because I couldn’t besides TikTok, I feel like silver has ing unit behind her. “What the—” and goes to the where they keep the speaking, Zander wraps the arm up afford nice gold rings. When wear- gotten much more popular since the “You can be cool about this, med kit, behind the register. She in a splint and helps Waylen back ing cheapy gold rings I would have beginning of the 2000’s. The chunky kid, can’t you?” Zander asks as he grabs the box, then her eyes catch on into his suit. green fingers by the end of the day. silver chains were a huge part of the pockets the blaster. “He won’t hurt the comms. It would be easier, now, “So, where to next?” Zander So when I was faced with the idea of whole “y2k” trend. I just googled you. Just… Just don’t call anyone. Be to call someone. She might even be asks as Waylen gathers his things. dropping $500 on a real golden ring, “Britney Spears wearing Jewelry” cool.” He gives her what she’s sure able to get through before the two “I’ll need to hide out on planet I decided I didn’t mind the silver on and there’s very few if any pictures is meant to be a reassuring smile, men realized what was taking her for a while. Too many people are my fingers! of her sporting any gold. Although, but it comes off more nervous than so long. But Zander said Waylen looking for me.” From what I’ve gathered, I don’t know if Britney Spears is anything. wouldn’t hurt her, so long as she “In that case…” Zander sighs, it seems like golden jewelry is a the litmus test for fashion trends Ethel stares at him as the airlock didn’t call anybody, and it doesn’t then plants his feet and turns his lot more old fashioned. When you currently (#freebritney), I think she pressurizes, trying to decide whether seem wise to get on the bad side of head to the side. “Let’s make this check the recent trends of chains, provides a good understanding of it’s worth it to run for the comms a man so comfortable wearing other believable.” big earrings and other jewelry that’s trends in the early 2000’s. link, with her armed coworker stand- people’s blood. Waylen furrows his brow. popular, it’s rarely gold. However, However, as I find myself writ- ing beside her and a blood-soaked Giving the comms one last long- “What are you—” when I find jewelry at consignment ing this silly little article I suppose stranger about to come in through ing look, Ethel returns to the stock- “You’re going to have to hit me,” shops or thrift stores, a lot of them I’m realizing maybe you can’t judge the door. After a moment, she nods. room to find Waylen sitting with Zander explains. Waylen shakes his are old costume or kitschy jewelry. someone if they choose to wear gold “Zander!” The stranger shouts the top part of his suit unzipped and head. “Come on, don’t you want to? This reminds me a lot of the pearl or silver. I know many people who once the door opens. He sweeps Zander bent over him, inspecting I bet it would feel good. I bet you’ve effect. Allow me to explain the pearl wear gold, yet aren’t old fashioned Zander up into a crushing one-armed his arm. been wanting to do this for years, effect. So, you never really see pearls at all! I also know people who are hug that Zander tries to push away Waylen complains as Zander after I—” anymore especially on millenni- silver who definitely aren’t up on the from, his cheeks dusting pink when pokes at it and Zander rolls his eyes. At that, Waylen rears back and als or Gen Z babies. When you do TikTok trends. Perhaps…. It is best the stranger finally releases him. “Oh, come on, you’re fine.” lands a solid punch on the side of see pearls, especially earrings, it’s to not judge or make assumptions “Yes, hello, Waylen,” Zander “I see your bedside manner Zander’s face. He shakes his hand often paired with a gold post. This about others based on their pre- says as the man — Waylen — tugs hasn’t improved,” Waylen grumbles. out, grinning. “You’re right, that leads me to believe that gold jewelry ferred metal for jewelry AND silver off his helmet. Waylen looks about as Ignoring him, Zander straight- did feel good.” At Zander’s glare, resides with an older crowd. Which and gold aren’t the only options for old Zander, his handsome face some- ens up. “Definitely broken, but Waylen’s expression softens, and he is cool. Right? I guess I’m thinking of jewelry! Except, I dislike rose gold… what marred by the long, jagged scar probably just the radius. What hap- reaches his hand out again to cradle Fran Fine’s grandma in the tv show so maybe we can judge people based cut across his cheek. Zander coughs pened?” the cheek he just hit. “I’d say sorry, The Nanny. She was always decked on that… just kidding! I’m kidding, meaningfully and nods his head in “I fell. Caught myself, and it but you did quite literally ask for it.” out in gaudy, big, noticeable, gold I promise. I might’ve even had a Ethel’s direction. cracked.” Waylen shrugs. “You Before Ethel can even think to jewelry. That’s what I associate gold rose gold phone at one point, and Waylen freezes when he notices should see the other guy.” ask what the hell any of that was jewelry with the most. no, I’m not proud of it. However, her, eyes going narrow and calculat- “No, thank you,” Zander says as about, Waylen fastens his helmet However, as I scroll on Shein I think both metals are intensely ing. “Who’s this, Zander?” He asks, Ethel hands him the med kit. “I can’t back on and gives them both a salute or Aliexpress I see the intense resur- respectable and definitely have their deceptively nonchalant. spare anything for bone regenera- with his good arm. “See you around,” gence in silver jewelry. Something moments. “New hire,” Zander explains. tion. They monitor those drugs too he says, and slips out into the void. about chunky chains has really “She’s cool.” closely; they’d know I’d helped you. Nodding, Ethel says, “I’m cool,” I’m going to have to set it myself.” Join us next week for another and winces as her voice cracks. “Yeah, because people steal- installment of Spacemart! Missed a Waylen looks less than convinced. ing the live-saving medications they chapter? Catch up on lawrentian. Sugar and Fruit and Everything Cute “So,” Zander says, redirecting can’t afford is the real problem,” com. By Willem Villerius

“4 cups of cherries or more, pot of gold, wouldn’t that be cute? Quote of the Week maybe 5 just to be sure. 1 cup of Drink a funny fluid juice, wouldn’t sugar or more if the berries are sour. that be cute? Let your belly say when, when you Living cute. Dying cute. Being put in a good pinch cinnamon.” cute and trying cute. Hanging cute. By Grace Reyes Swinging cute. Legs up high and -“Cherry Pie” by Katzenjammer dangling cute. Being strange and doing quaint, wouldn’t that be cute? Kitten cute, puppy cute, glass Loving nice and finding friends, tank with a guppy cute. Flower cute, wouldn’t that be cute? Finding cute. picnic cute, sunshine with sunshow- Missing cute. Sounding cute and lis- ers cute. Magic cute, far lands cute, tening. Driving cute. Driven cute. arched wrist holding hands is cute. Twirling thumbs and fiddlin’ cute. Cupcake cute, fairy cute, Mary quite Lone doing the do-si-do, wouldn’t contrary cute. that be cute? Going high and looking Do things cute. Eat things out, wouldn’t that be cute? cute. Dancing cute and prancing Music cute, painting cute, flutey cute. Singing cute. Stings so cute. entertaining cute. Rom-com cute, Flying cute and diving cute. Riding jumping cute, horny horn is hum- on a large clownfish, wouldn’t that ming cute. Nighttime cute, lightning be cute? Sliding on a sluggy slug, cute, springy spring is coming cute. wouldn’t that be cute? Watch things Daytime cute, raining cute, winter- cute. Bought things cute. Wear time sustaining cute. things cute. Earrings cute. Take things cute. Leave things cute. Not My belly said when. Cute! so cute is also cute. Find a magic April 16, 2021 VARIETY 5 THE LAWRENTIAN

opting for the rights of the Super Analyzing Europe’s... League. Furthermore, it would mean continued from page 3 the possibility of Champions League What’s on your mind, Rosie? money for clubs outside the tradi- as a result of the financial incentive tional top clubs in each nation would to be promoted to the first division, be lost. One of the beauties of the By Lauren Kelly lower league clubs are racking up Champions League lies the chance for typically middling or lower quality Pets are such a big part of our tle, especially on walks because our to be active with dad but I do not higher and higher debts in order to fulfil short term goals surrounding teams to go on a Cinderella run, much lives, but do you ever guess what human sister loves that, but I think always want to. I do have routine in like Leicester City’s 2015-16 Premier they are thinking? Each week, I will I could fit Piper’s whole puny head morning because I smart and good bringing in more expensive players to get them to the financial promised League title win, and qualify to play take a different pet and write their in my mouth if Europe’s elite. The proposed format “inner thoughts.” I wanted. She land. The result is even riskier finan- cial standings than even before the for the ESL would involve 5 “guests” so small and each season, with only these 5 teams My name Rosie, and I am new. vicious. When money started flowing down to them, and the financial plight of many clubs eligible for relegation by finishing in My personality has not been obvious I get tired of the bottom three, while the found- yet because I only hunt with dad, walks, I stop and has gotten far worse, far more quickly than it might have. As a case study, ing 11 “core clubs” would be immune sleep (even when I slide off couch) do not move. to dropping out of the league for 20 and be humped by my dog sister. I I’m ok here, just allow us to look into the (thankfully positive) history of Leeds United. years. This means that across Europe, don’t really know if they know much let me sit. I oaf- teams not in the Super League would about me, but I know they love me! ish. Sometimes, Based in England. Promoted at the end of the 2019-20 season, Leeds be fighting it out for a maximum of I love them without any doubt. The I love watch- three places each season, as opposed perfect family. My parents paid for ing those little was no more than a year or two from financial ruin at that point in time. to the guaranteed 64 places open time with Joe and fun dogs and no bugs called cat- for qualification in the Champions diapers and even to bring me home! erpillars. They Owner Andrea Radrizzani explained in late 2019 that if the club failed to League each season. The continued I have no complaints, except for my confuse me. I presence of clubs in the ESL would sister’s behavior. She such attention do not under- win promotion within three years, he would be able to continue to fund allow them to prosper financially, hog! If I get toy, she take it and stand what this while the rest of Europe was left to fall destroy. Everything for me becomes world is. I am their operations. This worry stemmed from the contract given to legendary behind. This would all but certainly hers, even attention. That’s why I so confused spell the end for smaller clubs, as so submissive; she’s not worth my with life. I just manager Marcelo Bielsa, hailed as the savior that would take Leeds to the their increased spending in order to time. It’s like I bigger dog in age, too. do what I want reach the ESL would be met with less See, when I come home, we the same and try to make Premier League. The manager had been given a contract worth 6 million money coming in from the now poorer size. I thought she was going to be those humans first divisions. What would ultimately mentor and then I left to hunt and I happy so I am British pounds per season-over six times the average salary in the sec- be the result––and what fans ought to grow up. When I come back, she still a good dog. It’s fear––is a transfer of wealth the likes little punk with no manners. And she really not hard ond division, 870 thousand pounds. Thankfully, Leeds managed promo- of which sports have never seen, to small. She try to drag me down too. because of who the elite clubs in the European Super So I no listen, and I only respond to my sister is. My tion in Bielsa’s second season. But if he had failed, Leeds would have been League. Smaller clubs will fold and whistle. Even in my sleep, I hear that human siblings the working-class fan will lose the noise from big screen and I wake up good. I love my doomed to pay wages they could not afford based on the revenue of second ability to watch top-level soccer as like a good dog. But I so stubborn. sister’s room ticket prices skyrocket in the ESL due Once I am comfy I no want to leave, because it have division clubs and the money trickling down to them in transfers like the to substantial demand while fans of just like dad. I obsessed with him bouncy bed and smaller clubs will lose the chance to because he more like me than that couch that Piper sale of Chris Wood to Burnley for just over 14 million pounds in 2017. Many see their teams playing the best teams dog. We love outside and birds. We and me love jumping on. But mom and I have no patience for things in the country. Competitions like the snuggle and when he gone I snuggle always close door! The boy she brings done without my way. That’s me, other clubs are not so fortunate, with the prime example Bolton Wanderers, FA cup in England, which allow for mom too. On walkies, I have no makes Piper really excited but make Rosie! Good, honest, hardworking, smaller clubs to draw the Premier patience for Piper so I take her on me pounce higher than his head! He hardly working, but not dog sister. now in the fourth tier, who were as recently as the end of the 2019-20 League’s elite and witness the spec- her leash and brag that I do not need fun. My brother not here often, but So I good. And my humans so good!! tacle of the likes of Liverpool playing leash because I good and will not run he good to sleep next to. I love sleep Now I tired, bye! season forced to play all academy products as a result of having to sell a 3,000-seater stadium will fail to away, unless I wanna say hi to my because I almost always tired. There exist as the world’s best clubs neglect friends next door. We love to wres- not much to do and I think I meant almost all senior players to fend off liquidation. local competition for the money of the To return finally to the ESL, Super League. But most importantly, this disparity in funds would only as a result of these repercussions, soc- be wildly exacerbated should it form. cer will cease to possess the old magic TV money already failing to trickle and passion that has allowed for bil- down to poorer clubs would go by lions around the world to join arms the wayside, with all major outlets for 90 minutes a week. That, I think, is a travesty we must avoid at all costs.

By Celeste Reyes 6 FEATURES April 16, 2021 THE LAWRENTIAN So What, What Does It Mean To Be You? A Look Into Maggie Bice

Tee Karkiwww fulfillment is motivated by a sociological Columnist and political engagement which she now ______identifies as a major part of who she is. “Maybe I’m searching for something no one ever feels Bice has a strong desire for confident in,” Maggie Bice explained as she contemplated what social and political change. Her drive to motivates her to continue working on her passions, schoolwork pursue government arose upon seeing the and plans for life after college. Maggie Bice is a junior here at 2016 presidential election results, as she Lawrence University, pursuing a degree in government as she felt that former President Donald Trump spends her downtime singing and playing the double bass. Bice did not support the beliefs and motiva- is a driven student with a passion to evoke change in the world. tions important to her. She recalled feel- While here, she has discovered how to manage day-to-day life to ing a sense of dread and shock, unsure of best suit her needs, from managing her sleep schedule to finding how to respond to the situation. Bice said activities that push her to engage with the community outside of she had never experienced anything like her dorm. She found herself drawn to this campus and community that before, but she did not let these feel- because the university’s philosophy recognizes students as people ings go unexplored. Instead, she invested rather than numbers––and Bice is certainly anything but a num- her time and energy to challenge the sys- ber. Bice keeps up with a typical college student’s lifestyle, but she tems of inequality around her, and turned also participates in health and policy activism. She is an active her attention to POC communities suffer- member in groups that connect her with other pre-law students ing from a lack of access to resources and such as the college’s Pre-Law Society and Lawrentians Inspiring equity. From participating in the Pre-Law Global Health Together (LIGHT). The Pre-Law Society helps Society to taking courses centered around students pursuing law connect and share their resources while talking about inequality and access, Bice helping them prepare for LSATs and post-Lawrence applications. has equipped herself to make change LIGHT is an organization that focuses on understanding global happen. Bice’s fears transformed into a health issues while inspiring the community to learn more about passion for fighting injustice and inequal- these issues. There is without a doubt a clear path ahead in equity ity against vulnerable communities and and justice for Bice. individuals. Bice wants to answer her As a first-generation college student, Bice was at first calling to justice. daunted by the task of seeking higher education. “Neither of my With her love for learning, Bice parents or grandparents went to high[er] education, so it felt very can attain her goals. With the ability to daunting,” Bice said, adding that she has had a strong foundation take classes that she enjoys at Lawrence, of support from her parents. She noted that she had “grown up in Bice has been able to find a passion for learning––something, she explained, she Junior Maggie Bice. an environment that foster[s] a [college] degree,” but still found Photo by Dani Massey. higher education life rather intimidating as she adjusted to the had never found previously. Her love for college climate. However, the challenges of acclimating to her new learning has been nurtured by Lawrence’s Not having made this decision as a junior at a liberal arts college environment did not stop her as she soon realized that the choices faculty, and Bice explained how her professors have given her doesn’t mean Bice has lost sight of her paths open to her. It argu- she made did not have to feel so dire and intense, although“[s] strong feelings of visibility as a scholar through her work and ably shows the opposite. Bice said, “If I follow what I want to do eemingly daunting paths fit either a one way or a highway type engagement with their courses. “It’s nice to know someone cares and if I end up at a grad school or law school, I’ll be surrounded by of deal.” Bice explained that she had to choose action rather than about you, not for your work but with where you are [in life],” Bice people who will push their thoughts, and push their brainpower, wait for someone else to act first. For her, a key to making choices elaborated. The attention she has received from her mentors has and get input from their peers.” Bice recognizes that if she does resides in knowing that, instead of lingering on her choices, she empowered Bice to create change in her future as both an aspiring go to law school, she is excited about the academic challenge and could just act upon one instead. With this new understanding, law student and as a Lawrentian. rigor it brings and the access to other like-minded scholars like Bice participated in college events and clubs which allowed her to Like fear, labels don’t narrate Bice’s capabilities either. herself. Bice doesn’t like to back down from a challenge, and while better adjust to her new environment. Such an ideology taught her She has had to challenge the political opinions of her small home- she may not know what is next, she is willing to face every chal- how easy it is to fall into groups where you become a bystander in town and the negative connotations around her first-generation lenge and obstacle head-on surrounded by people like-minded in your own life, waiting for others to act first. Since her sophomore college student identity. Most importantly, though, Bice has chal- their drive. year, Bice has started to attend more events and join organizations lenges herself to do what intimidates her and seek self-fulfillment. Bice describes herself as someone who actively shapes simply because she wanted to rather than waiting for others to Bice’s self-concept is fueled by an acknowledgment that her time her own path in life, breaking down the barriers of daunting labels lead her. To stay motivated in engaging in the Lawrence commu- is worth a lot. She wants to be a part of the action in a world bigger by persisting despite them, even if the path forward is unclear. nity, Bice has had to push past boundaries, including the limited than her and help to make unjust political systems become more The Lawrence community has provided Bice with guidance on her social opportunities during COVID-19, which made her realize equitable. Bice prioritizes self-fulfillment, self-investment and her path to impact through access to supportive professors, positive how easy it is to remain indoors, doing only homework. These ability to challenge the environments around her. interactions with peers and learning about alumnae’s journeys. restrictions challenged her to find ways to engage with others and Although Bice knows which field of work she would Bice is building the foundation to achieve her purpose of equality the organizations she was invested in. Bice learned that her self- like to go into, she doesn’t quite know what’s in store for her right and change. With the pace she’s moving at, Bice is a force to be after Lawrence. Perhaps it might be graduate school, maybe not.

London Center Photo Feature Week 2 By Caroline Garrow

(TOP RIGHT) Helicopter passengers disembark.

(BOTTOM LEFT) The National Gallery.

(BOTTOM RIGHT) Street food from Chinatown.

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Autism Awareness Month: Being a Better Ally Karina Herrera Staff Writer at others it is standing up to oppressive vernacular. As explained function the same way as someone who is entirely typical of ______by Lydia Brown, an intern at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network mind and body. For the autistic community, ableist language (ASAN), saying “person with autism” instead of “autistic person” includes unsolicited advice about how to “manage” or “ease” their April is Autism Awareness Month, which is an impor- has negative connotations because “autism as an inherent part of condition. Unwarranted advice is most often made under the tant opportunity for non-autistic individuals to strive to be bet- an individual’s identity.” Brown argues that “person with autism” assumption, no matter how well-intentioned, that a person’s daily ter allies. People with intersecting identities are often left out of implies that “the person can be separated from autism.” But existence is something to be fixed. Samantha Renke, a disability mainstream conversations about equity, including intersections autism is not a disease or something to be cured, nor do the devel- rights campaigner, explains, “you belittle them and their ability of disability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender. opmental differences inherent in autism diminish one’s quality to make decisions about their own wellbeing.” Claiming to know Neurodivergent people in particular are often spoken over and of life; “it is a neurological developmental condition […] it is an more about a condition than the person who possesses it and ignored in conversations about disability because of stereotypes edifying and meaningful component of a person’s identity, and it then relaying that information in an attempt to help is not sup- that make it seem as if they are unable to contribute to them. To defines the ways in which an individual experiences and under- port. Ableism also takes shape in the form of talking over autistic become a better ally, self-education is the most effective way to stands the world.” Furthermore, Brown states that, “[r]eferring to people or speaking as if they aren’t there, which sends the message learn about those you seek to support without tokenizing or plac- me as ‘a person with autism,’ or ‘an individual with ASD’ demeans that they are not capable of understanding your comments nor ing the responsibility of education on these individuals. who I am because it denies who I am” (Brown, 2011). deemed worthy of being spoken to directly. Every autistic person An ally is someone who recognizes that there is unfair- Using the term “autistic person” is known as identity- experiences autism differently, and this includes the way they ness and inequality for social groups they are not a part of and first language whereas “person with autism” is called person-first communicate. For example, some autistic people are nonverbal takes responsibility to acknowledge one’s own privilege, endeav- language. Brown explains that person-first language asserts that but that does not mean that they are unable to understand you. oring not to contribute to the problems that oppress others and “the person has value and worth, and that autism is entirely sepa- Simply because autistic communication does not always fit within their communities. Privilege takes many forms and may not be rate from what gives him or her value and worth” because autism pigeonholed parameters of language does not permit non-autistic entirely obvious to someone who experiences it. For example, the is damaging to the worth as a person, therefore the condition is people to treat them as invisible and exclude them from conversa- ability to downplay the existence of one’s advantages is an expres- separated with the word “with or “has.” Person-first language tions. sion of privilege. Defending yourself to emphasize that you are not expresses that the person would be better off if they weren’t To effectively combat ableism, allies cannot pick and part of the problem that oppresses marginalized communities is autistic. Identity-first language recognizes “that being Autistic is choose when to support autistic individuals. Choosing to disen- another example. Deeply listening to the messages of oppressed not a condition absolutely irreconcilable with regarding people as gage from an uncomfortable situation in which an autistic person individuals and making an effort to understand them can help inherently valuable and worth something.” Brown advocates that is being discriminated against is yet another instance of privilege. guide the accountability of the privileged. It is not about conve- identity-first language accepts that “the individual is different Marginalized individuals encounter oppression and discrimina- nience or merit, so there is no room to make these messages more from non-Autistic people–and that [it is] not a tragedy, and we are tion every day and they do not have the option of taking respite palatable to your own ear. Aim your attention on what you can showing that we are not afraid or ashamed to recognize that dif- or hiding. To act in solidarity with the autistic community means do to support the relationship and mutual learning without plac- ference” (Brown, 2011). Recognizing these differences in language not justifying yourself for occasionally turning a blind eye towards ing yourself on a pedestal for wanting to offer support (Kashtan, can help prevent harmful ramifications such as suppressing an ableism because in the past you have shown support for an autis- 2020). For the autistic community, support looks like learning individual’s autistic identity. tic individual, or that you follow various autistic social media how to effectively listen and take feedback regardless of how the Hurtful language extends beyond incorrectly label- accounts, or that you have been to a few conventions for autism. feedback is given; how autistic individuals communicate is not ing the autistic community; it includes ableistic discourse as Providing support should not be a novel occurrence. Being an ally more important than the content of what they want to be heard. well. Ableism is the belief that a person’s body and mind should is not easy or simple, nor is it meant to be, but it is necessary to In addition to listening, allies have the responsibility to conform to socially constructed ideas of alleged normalcy, intel- continuously show support for people of all intersecting commu- be conscientious of the language they use to address those they ligence and excellence; it rationalizes discrimination and preju- nities so that they can feel safe within their own identities. support. At times it looks like changing one’s own vocabulary and dice against persons it defines as inferior because they do not 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT April 16, 2021 THE LAWRENTIAN Movies, Movies, Movies Creative Writing Club Serial Story: Levi Homman seed falling from a hamburger bun for Columnist an inordinate amount of time. Episode Two ______One has to wonder if most of Zack Snyder’s Justice League, the effects budget went into render- Spencer Sweeney Lizzie’s embarrassment, her mother Beneath the plants Lizzie saw 2021, directed by Zack Snyder ing that surprisingly realistic sesame Guest Writer stripped down to the bathing suit she something. Long, angular, clawed – 2.5/5 Stars seed, as many of the effects-heavy ______had worn under her hiking clothes footprints. She stumbled back, feel- scenes in the movie look more like The trails in El Diablo were and ran into the lake. ing the slimy touch of weeds on her Zack Snyder’s Justice League, video games from a decade ago than a dense; on recommendation of some “Come on kiddo! The water isn’t legs. She remembered the story of El divorced from its actual content, is movie released in 2021. Steppenwolf, scientists in her lab who loved out- cold,” her mother urged. Ahogado and ran back to the shore, a fascinating cultural event. When the main antagonist, is impressive- doorsy stuff, Lizzie’s mother had Lizzie shook her head. “I didn’t her heart racing. She scanned the Snyder had to step down from direct- looking alone, but sticks out like a picked a spot for their lunch on the bring a bathing suit.” waters for her mom uneasily, but ing the original theatrical cut of Justice sore thumb when placed next to live- other side of the lake from their camp- “It’s ok, you can swim in your didn’t see her. League in 2017, Joss Whedon, known action actors. Most of the greenscreen site. Lizzie would have rather just underwear-” “Mom! Mom! Where are you?” for his work on the Avengers series, is also painfully obvious, which is driven somewhere for a picnic, but her “Ew, no!” Lizzie said, making a Her voice echoed across the lake. stepped in to finish the job. Whedon unfortunate considering that most of mother insisted on “bonding,” which face. A fish jumped a few meters away, and Snyder have distinctly different the movie is shot on greenscreen, even she saw as hiking and pointing out “I did it when I was your age with scales glistening. directorial styles, and the final prod- when it seems highly unnecessary. deer and mountain lion tracks. my cousins at the cabin…. Well I’m Then a head erupted a few feet uct that audiences saw in theaters Perhaps the film’s biggest and “Bet dad would have liked to going swimming. Join me if you want off shore and her mom gilded back was, in the most delicate terms, less most glaring flaw, though, is its length. draw these,” she mused. He was an to.” With that her mother dove into over to her. than up to most fan’s expectations. While just over four hours gives the artist and Lizzie loved to look at all of the water and took off with power- “Lizzie? Everything ok?” Her Footage shot for dark, gloomy color movie plenty of time to establish its his paintings; he made things look so ful strokes. Her dad often told Lizzie mom asked. correction was altered to be bright characters and more fleshed-out emo- realistic without her having to get too about her mom’s swimming records “Yeah,” Lizzie mumbled, feeling and gaudy, and once-serious scenes tional backstories, it drags to the point close. Seeing the tracks in real life just from college; Lizzie knew she couldn’t stupid. were awkwardly reworked to force of tedium, and will likely have viewers made her think that the mountain lion keep up. “This lake is beautiful! We out-of-place attempts at comedic yawning around the two-hour mark. might be watching them: hungry. Instead she went down to the should come back here for a night moments. When Snyder mentioned in This overpacking of exposition and After mentioning her dad’s shore and knelt amongst the sand and hike Lizzie!” an interview that his original, almost- establishing scenes isn’t helped by paintings her mom got quiet, so Lizzie rocks to make a sand castle. She was “No!” Lizzie said. She noticed she finished version of the film was quite some truly blasé performances, espe- put her ear buds in the rest of the too old to be doing this, but, when she was still holding the aquatic plant in different than what made it to the- cially from Ben Affleck’s Batman and hike, trying not to look too closely at was little, her dad would take her to her hands and had gripped it so hard aters, dedicated fans began clamoring Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, who the trees. the ocean and sculpt elaborate towers that she had crushed the stem in her online for a release of Snyder’s ver- struggle to deliver some of the more “We’re here! Lizzie? Lizzie! Take and bridges. Lizzie was the decorator palm. She dropped it to the ground. sion, what they dubbed the “Snyder laughably over-the-top lines with any those out!” Her mother said, and and she always used to put the sea- “I’m pretty sure that’s like against the Cut”. After four years, in what was real emotion. Lizzie sheepishly tugged the cords out weed around the towers like a banner. rules or something. Isn’t it dangerous likely an attempt to draw subscrib- All this being said, Zack Snyder’s of her ears. Her mother looked around She didn’t find seaweed, but she to hike at night?” ers to the new HBO Max stream- long-awaited version of Justice and made a pointed effort to smile, found some aquatic plant life a few “I bet you’re right, kiddo,” She ing platform, Warner Brothers finally League at least follows through on resting her hands on her hips. “Isn’t feet into a cool, murky patch of water, said. “Still, it would be fun. Maybe we followed through on fans’ requests, its promise of being better than the it gorgeous?” shaded by trees. It seemed out of place could go to the beach near our camp- cutting a deal with Snyder to release 2017 version. The nonsensical and Lizzie glanced around the out- from the rest of the sunlit lake. Biting site instead.” his “vision” of the film, giving him painfully unamusing comedic scenes cropping: a small bubble of clearing her lip, Lizzie rolled her pant legs up Lizzie didn’t say anything as she full creative control. The result of this from Whedon’s version are gone, and on the northwest side of the lake. as best as she could and waded in bent down to wipe the green goo off deal isn’t exactly perfect either. The Ezra Miller’s portrayal of the Flash The water was clear and the sunlight gingerly. Mud squelched under her of her fingers. They gathered up their bloated, four-hour-long version of is far more likeable. The film keeps shone on its surface in tiny ribbons toes as she reached down to grip the hiking gear and Lizzie spared one Justice League is riddled with medio- a consistent tone throughout, and of light. The edge was studded with plants. They were so slippery that it glance back to see that the lake had cre visual effects, stilted performances the emotional conclusion, thanks to rocks and, near the shore, was a log was hard to pull them up, almost as eaten her sand castle, reducing it to a and unnecessary exposition, but it the arduous setup earlier in the film, where they ate lunch. Then, much to if they were coated in a thin layer of small heap of soil. still, in its excessive runtime, manages feels much more earned. What’s also slime. to be more engaging and entertaining thankfully absent is the bizarre, dig- than Whedon’s theatrical cut. itally replaced upper lip on Henry While Snyder has a unique and Cavill’s Superman, an unfortunate recognizable approach to filmmaking, happenstance of Whedon’s reshoots. his visual style is often muddy, inele- For fans of Snyder’s past work, gant and downright ugly. Many scenes this movie will likely be rewarding. in Zack Snyder’s Justice League are For all others, it will likely feel point- far too reminiscent of Snyder’s earlier less and boring. Those who were clam- films like 300, with fight scenes taking oring for years for the film’s release the form of brown blobs slamming will not be disappointed to see Jared into each other on a gloomy, gray Leto return as the joker in a stapled- backdrop. Snyder also has a particu- on epilogue sequence, but the average lar tendency to overuse slow motion, audience member will undoubtedly be often stopping the pacing of action scratching their head in confusion. In sequences in their tracks to give the short, Zack Snyder’s Justice League audience a beautifully crisp shot of is an aimlessly inflated work of film- a bullet casing flying out the side of making designed for a very specific a gun. In one especially laughable scene, the camera holds on a sesame See page 12 Illustration by Jae Franklin. The Book Club Wynonna Earp: The Little Show That Mikayla Henry future classic, Peltier said, “I think Columnist this book touches on aspects of soci- Could ______ety that we don’t normally acknowl- The idea for this week’s book edge and aren’t regularly exposed to. Abby Draper somewhere to call home. ter was, COVID-19 restrictions forced recommendation theme first came to Since the main character is autistic, Staff Writer There’s no better example of this production to shut down and break me as I roamed the classics section of he views aspects of the world a lot ______theme than this quote from the season season four into two distinct parts. the local Barnes and Noble with my differently than many other people, I began watching Wynonna four finale, As 4A aired on SYFY, the cast and friend and attempted not to be per- which is something I think many Earp because I broke my toes, was “They say life is short, but it is crew went back to work on filming suaded into buying half the store. In fail to realize. I feel that this book on a cruise ship and stumbled upon long and it is lonely, so if you manage 4B in Alberta, Canada. There was so many high school and college classes allows those with disabilities to have the hashtag for the popular ship to find a group of souls that will toler- much hope in the air for the future students are asked to analyze numer- a chance at feeling represented for “WayHaught” on Tumblr. It’s quite ate you, and elevate you and one who of the show as the 4B trailer dropped ous classic novels, such as The Great once, especially since society often an odd story. Now, if you told little will especially love you. Well, that is on YouTube to surprise fans, but at Gatsby and The Canterbury Tales, overlooks them. It’s very enlightening fifteen or sixteen-year-old me that the all it is really about. That is what the the same time as the fans got their among others. These classics have to view the world through this charac- show that hashtag came from would fight is really for.” – Doc Holliday, trailer, SYFY announced the can- touched the hearts of many genera- ter’s eyes and gain a new perspective end up being one of the most impor- Wynonna Earp, Season 4 Episode 12. cellation of season five, leaving the tions and will surely continue to for on things.” Peltier recommends this tant things in my life five years later, The fanbase of Wynonna already filmed season 4B to serve years to come. However, this got me book to everyone, but especially those I would most definitely have laughed Earp affectionately call themselves as the end of the show. Instead of thinking – what classics will come who are interested in creative writing at you, but here we are in 2021, and I “Earpers”. While the characters in anger at SYFY for backing out of their from our generation? What modern and want to gain insight on how to can safely say that this show has truly the show have their own chosen fam- promise, the fans pulled together books from our time will be assigned write from different points of view. changed my life. ily, the Earpers also have theirs. The and brought the #FightForWynonna to future students to analyze? A few Freshman Kate Superka decided Wynonna Earp began airing fandom quickly became a giant found and #BringWynonnaHome to life on of the obvious answers that came to recommend A Game of Thrones on the SYFY channel back in 2016. family with all sorts of support sys- Twitter. Even though the show came to mind included many Young Adult from the popular series A Song of Ice The show follows Wynonna, played tems coming from people all over the to an end on Apr. 9, 2021, the online favorites, such as Suzanne Collins’ and Fire by George R. R. Martin. In by Melanie Scrofano, as she moves world who had been brought together fight to bring the show to a new net- trilogy The Hunger Games, the novels the first book of the series, readers back to her hometown of Purgatory to through social media and their love work is still alive and well. Wynonna from Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson see the fictional world of Westeros reluctantly take up the role that Wyatt of the show. In the wake of SYFY’s Earp not only brings smart, diverse universe and J.K. Rowling’s Harry through the eyes of numerous char- Earp’s heir is destined for—hunting cancellation of season three of Earp and LGBTQ+ friendly storytelling to Potter series. With this question in acters, namely the famous Starks of the resurrected souls of the criminals due to financial issues, the Earpers the Wild West. It has been and still is mind, I decided to interview students Winterfell. Superka feels that the who were taken down at one time by banded together to up social media widely praised for its unique super- around campus for their input. entire series will be deemed as a clas- Wyatt himself. Along her unplanned interactions about the show on all natural setting, fierce performances The first student I talked to was sic one day, especially because of how journey, we meet Wynonna’s sis- platforms. They created fan conven- and touching upon many relatable freshman Lucie Peltier, who recom- popular HBO’s show Game of Thrones ter, Waverly (Dominique Provost- tions solely dedicated to the show, topics, including family, sexuality, mended The Curious Incident of became. “Most people have seen or at Chalkley), Xavier Dolls (Shamier and they also bought billboard time in friendship, hope, love, resistance and the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark least heard of the show, so it’s not Anderson), Doc Holliday (Tim Rozon), Times Square to create “Earp Square” truly redefining what a hero can look Hadden. This book follows a young hard to imagine it becoming a classic Mercedes Gardner (Dani Kind) and to continue to get the word out. After like. boy with autism as he dons a detective in the future,” said Superka. Superka many more wonderful characters. At eighteen months, three weeks, and You can find and watch Wynonna hat and attempts to solve the suspi- also mentioned that the books aren’t first glance, this show is simply about four days SYFY announced the renew- Earp on Netflix, iTunes and the SYFY cious death of a local neighborhood only good because of their classic fan- a woman on a demon killing spree, al of the show for not only a fourth website. Also check out the hashtags dog. When prompted as to why this but it’s much more than that. It’s season, but for a fifth one, as well. on Twitter to watch the Fight for Five book should be deemed as a potential See page 11 about love, family and truly finding As if the real-life production was as it goes on. as cursed as the actual title charac- April 16, 2021 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 THE LAWRENTIAN Student Recital: Carmen Magestro Caleb Carter says that preparing this unconven- Staff Writer tional program was a welcomed ______learning experience. Carmen enjoyed After the outbreak of COVID-19 working with Lawrence audio engi- forcing her to put her original junior neers to professionally record her flute recital plans on hold, senior flute playing while she listened to Carmen Magestro stunned her virtual the electronics through headphones. audience with a completely revamped Having only learned about the program webcast Apr. 10. As a five- recording process second-hand from year student majoring in flute perfor- professionals, she had the opportu- mance and biochemistry, Carmen has nity to experience it herself for the a lot to occupy her time. But fortu- first time. Pre-recording her recital nately for her recital plans, the extra also gave Carmen the opportunity to year at Lawrence provided the needed record multiple takes of each piece, flexibility to create a new program reducing the pressure of nailing a from scratch a year after students one-off performance, but upping the were unexpectedly sent home. Given ante in terms of her own expecta- the challenges of working with in- tions. person musicians this year, Carmen The repertoire choices for this opted for a pre-recorded program program were suitable and thought- of works by living composers that ful. Not only did the works highlight did not require additional live musi- Carmen’s strengths as a player in a cians. The recital began with Pray by COVID-safe environment, but they Allison Loggins-Hull, featured audio broke free of the gravitational pull of samples from places of worship, fol- standard classical flute repertoire and gave recognition to contemporary lowed by Léthé by Sylvie Bordorová, Senior Carmen Magestro performed her senior recital virtually on Apr. 10. a piece for solo flute that required no Photo provided by Carmen Magestro. composers. Although Carmen says accompaniment. To close her pro- that any overarching themes between gram, Carmen performed Jacob ter works are purely coincidental, every tronic accompaniment, where nebu- sive opportunities, and even with no works, exploring religion and death. Veldhuis’ work The Garden of Love, piece on her program deals with deep lous, introspective sections contrasted accompanying instruments, the per- Based on the William Blake poem of which involved both an electronic and meaningful subject matter. In with rapid technical lines that ramped formance was rich with sound. Once the same name, the piece features backing track and an animated video turn, it transcends beyond merely a up into swells of energy. Carmen again, Carmen’s evocative playing both audio and video accompani- by Amber Boardman. required junior recital and becomes a described working with the rigid drove the piece, conjuring up vivid ment in a multi-media spectacle. The This recital program afforded spiritual journey, meditating on deep- tempos of backing tracks as “diffi- images of mythological spirits leaving accompanying animation is quirky— Carmen ample opportunity to show- er themes of religion and mortality. cult to begin with,” but gave her an behind their worldly memories and if at times disturbing—but is appro- case both her technique and musical- Carmen’s recital can be viewed opportunity to “really get to know vanishing into the afterlife. Carmen’s priate for the free-spirited, scuttling ity. Throughout the ethereal Pray, on YouTube via the link below. the piece” in ways unlike playing performance of the final piece, The quality of the music. Carmen’s vibrant tone and emotive https://www.youtube.com/ with live musicians. The piece Léthé Garden of Love, wove together spiri- In spite of the new challenges phrasing brought life to the elec- watch?v=phLbo6q2C_U also allowed for a variety of expres- tual threads outlined by the first two brought on by COVID-19, Carmen Inoculation Sensations: Interactive Sculpture Rukmini Raman through touch, but for those who can postures. Some parts have rusted in A Long Look at Nature: Staff Writer safely do so again, Wetzel offers a the rain, while others have been pol- ______re-introduction. “It’s kind of like put- ished by touch. Someone has artfully “I’ve had both doses and it’s been ting a doorknob in public where there affixed a panty liner to the corner of Andrew Graff’sRaft of Stars two weeks for me, so I’ve hugged doesn’t need to be one,” she remarks. the board. Each interaction is proof of Jeff Mason up to the climax of the story to be a few friends,” explains sophomore Nonetheless, her sculpture is a sen- not only the growing vaccinated cam- Guest Writer unrealistic in how they come to be. Charlie Wetzel. “It felt so weird. It felt sory experience we have been given pus population, but also of someone’s ______Also interlaced between the lines of alien.” Hugging was her go-to greeting explicit permission to indulge in when reaction to the sensation Wetzel has From the cover alone, it is clear this book is an interaction with fate before the pandemic, but returning to so many other things remain uncer- pointed her lens at. where a read through Lawrence alum- and spirituality, which gives a sort of it after over a year felt unfamiliar — a tain. In fact, the installation is flanked On her visits to Wriston, Wetzel nus Andrew Graff’s debut novel Raft “explanation” for why things some- sentiment captured in her interac- by signs with suggestions for fully vac- has been fascinated to see what aspects of Stars will take you. This story about times turn out the way they need to. tive sculpture outside of Wriston Art cinated people to interact with the art. of the work have been altered. Many two boys on the run from the law is The subject of characters in this Center, just a few yards from Hurvis They begin as one may expect – traditional art displays are regulated a young adult coming-of-age piece, novel is a little more difficult. Graff Crossing. “Touch the mesh and consider how to be viewed at a distance, which has a Huckleberry Finn-esque adventure gives us a decent list of characters to The construction of metal scraps, this is the first instance of ‘public come to be true of human interactions that puts nature in all its beauty and empathize and interact with, and I fabric and fiberglass was created over mesh’ you have touched in an entire as well, so Wetzel finds pride in seeing destruction at the forefront of the enjoyed the dynamics between each of spring break on a day when she had year,” reads one line. Then as you everyone let go of all those restric- story. the pairs within the three perspectives the studio to herself, Wetzel recalls. read on, “Whisper to it.” “Make a tions. There is a sense of longitudinal With respect to nature, I believe of the novel. I finished the book with While the project was for a class, it promise.” “Confess.” “Give it a hug.” conversation between every person the novel finds its greatest success. few complaints about the depth of went beyond the usual scope of an Following these prompts would leave who has touched it. Even knowing The setting of Claypot, Wisconsin and each of the characters, but I do think assignment, which is often designed you publicly conversing with an inani- that someone may have whispered a the surrounding wilderness is por- there was room to explore the more to familiarize students with new mate object, building an emotional secret to the sculpture gives it an aura trayed quite well and with a great deal complex aspects of their personalities. media and techniques. The analytical bond with it as passerbys give you of both anonymity and intimacy. of heart. Much like a hike through There was a mix of moments, both approach can sometimes confound strange glances. The signs are sin- For those not yet vaccinated, the forest, Raft of Stars can attri- hits and misses, that I took note of. I the broader goal of art, but this piece cerely absurd, and on purpose. The Inoculation Sensations still holds bute a much of its excitement to the will say briefly that while this novel is sees her focus on a feeling and mak- piece is industrial, parts of it jag- intense meaning. When her grand- familiarity in its images, the feeling a positive example of portraying var- ing art as a product of experience, not ged and cold, yet we are encouraged mother was fully vaccinated a few of covering new ground despite hav- ied levels and types of emotions with- instruction. to approach it gently. The signs are months ago, Wetzel remembers being ing seen places like this hundreds of in men, I thought the women within Though Wetzel has been creat- offering unceremonious opportuni- excited, amazed and jealous, pictur- times before. The images Graff paints Raft of Stars, though demonstrated as ing throughout the length of lock- ties to jump into the deep end of ing all the things she would be able from the perspective of the protago- quite capable people, relied too much down, particularly in the realms of feeling, both physical and emotional, to do once she got vaccinated, as well. nist, nicknamed Fish, as well as other on their marital status. I would have sculpture and photography, she had despite discomfort. By simply sug- That sense of anticipation is what she characters, makes for an interesting liked to see the book focus more on been avoiding any pandemic-specific gesting vulnerability, Wetzel evokes hopes for in those on campus who can read throughout. It’s easy to stop and these women’s identities, rather than work until now. This sculpture, the something that has almost become only look for now — imagining what it appreciate the little details. their juxtaposition to men. first in a series called Inoculation foreign. There is hesitance. Is this will be like when they can touch, curi- Though I felt let down while While the plot and the characters Sensations, decisively embraces the safe? Is this weird? Even Wetzel has ous and yearning for the sensations reading this book, Raft of Stars falls played a secondary part in my con- hyper-specifics of the latest chapter of sanitized the structure on occasion that come with inoculation. into some of the pitfalls of the Young tinued reading of this book, Raft of the pandemic, which she refers to as out of an overabundance of caution. Charlie plans to install a new Adult genre. The plot is fairly predict- Stars isn’t a novel that should be read the “endgame.” So, Inoculation Sensations is not just work in the series every few weeks able, and most of the few twists along in pursuit of the final page. There is As a mixed media artist, Wetzel reminding us what it’s like to be close, throughout the term, pending approv- the way landed a bit rough with me. a lot that is familiar about this book, loves textures and the tactile experi- but also allowing us to practice it and al to put them in public spaces. She This novel takes place between three in both good and bad ways, yet while ences that used to populate everyday take time to remember how. thinks they will reflect experiences different perspectives: our protago- on the trail, it’s difficult not to sit and life. It has been a while since anyone Interaction is not limited by the she can’t even guess at yet as the vac- nist Fish who has run away with his smile in its images. People who want has been able to experience the world posted suggestions, though. Bits of cine roll-out unfolds. friend Bread, Claypot’s Texan sheriff a story with more complex plots and metal have been out of their original Cal and Tiffany, a local who finds her- characters may be underwhelmed by self invested in the two boys’ safety. what Raft of Stars has to offer, but to Graff interweaves the three plotlines those willing to lay within the prose of together, perhaps too tight at times. the story and take in its more sensory Some may find the events leading moments, I would say it is worth a full read.

Sophmore Charlie Wetzel’s interactive sculpture Inoculation Sensations is located outside of Wriston Art Center. Photo by Pei Robins. 10 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS April 16, 2021 THE LAWRENTIAN To the 90 and counting Nulo Bulo mind. I treated the virus like it was on days until the virus would suppos- While I am grateful for the or going out, I become ashamed and Staff Writer everything I touched and in everyone I edly be out of me. I told myself I just support I received during my initial bitter that I got it and they didn’t. ______encountered. Yet, that wasn’t enough. needed to hang in there a bit longer. bout of the virus, I feel lost now that Even positive news about I blamed myself, because if The migraines, fatigue, shortness of I am expected to be normal again the virus can spark sadness. When you truly do everything correctly, you breath, coughing, loss of taste and when I’m not. Brain fog, fatigue, head- we received a recent email about the I thought that my dream was quite can’t get the virus, right? There must smell, insomnia and the brain fog aches, insomnia and more—all com- university keeping the infection rate humorous that night. In my sleep, I have been something I did wrong. would all stop…until that day came mon ongoing symptoms—can make below 1%, my initial proudness of dreamt that I had contracted COVID- Such a small misstep, whatever it and went, without taking my symp- school feel like an impossible task. Lawrence was quickly overtaken by 19, except Lawrence had no more was, and a terrible set of permanent toms with it. Yet, despite their commonality, they a spiral of negative emotions. I felt quarantine space. So naturally, those chain reactions were set off. What if I Moving out of Kohler was are rarely talked about or recognized. baffled at the fact that the chance was with the virus isolated by camping out infected someone who won’t make it? supposed to be a joyous day, except Instead, I feel irresponsible and lazy so ridiculously low, yet it happened. I on Main Hall Green. What if I just set off a domino effect of it was anything but that. It took the when I cannot live up to the aca- felt bitter at the fact that I now knew I thought that my dream hundreds of infections? What if I end entire day to carry just a few loads demic responsibilities I once used to. just how statistically probable it is for was quite unrealistic that night…until up with irreversible damage? back to my dorm and up a couple Without the discussion and recogni- me to have a “normal” body right now, it partly wasn’t. I felt feverish by after- The guilt I felt was exacer- of flights of stairs. With each trip, I tion of long-term COVID-19 effects, I yet I don’t. noon. The strange cough came a few bated by the shame that I was now in watched my oxygen levels drop to and many others are left to navigate As we head into the post- hours later. By evening, my head and the same category as the people that unnatural levels as I struggled to the struggles of academics without pandemic world, it is important to muscles ached so badly that I couldn’t we, as a globe, had just spent the past breathe. A simple walk across campus guidance. remember that there are 90 students move my eyes. year shunning. Those who partied, ate and up a few stairs warranted hours of Going about life after and counting who may not be return- It seemed that my subcon- at restaurants, went to bars and trav- shaking, coughing, gasping for air and COVID-19 feels like a grieving process ing to normalcy with their pre-COVID scious knew something I didn’t that eled to risky places for leisure. They’re sleeping. It was then that I realized my that happens over and over again. bodies. It is crucial to offer support— night because I received my posi- the sort of irresponsible people that body was not the same anymore, and Seeing anything related to the virus not assumptions or judgement—as tive test result two days later, at the we expect to get the virus, and I felt I had no idea if or when it would be had a different impact now that it is they navigate the struggles of this ideal time of the middle of the night. ashamed to be facing the same conse- back. personal. unknown virus. In addition to the I was confused, devastated and ter- quences as them. Though my experience with Every time I use the inhaler already existing pandemic struggles, rified all at once. Being left to rumi- During a time in my life the virus may seem rare or unusual that I now need four times a day, I 90 students and counting are learning nate on these feelings until the rest when I needed the most support, I for a young person, it isn’t uncom- feel angry at myself for not trying to cope with the fact that the effects of the world woke up, I spent the was too embarrassed to tell anyone mon. Data from the CDC indicates just a little bit harder to be more of the virus will remain even after the night retracing my steps over the past beyond those necessary. While I knew that one out of every three COVID-19 cautious. Every time I read the news, pandemic is gone. two weeks, wondering where I went that I had done everything I was sup- patients who were not hospitalized articles about the virus are inescap- There is currently not much wrong. posed to, those outside of my closest have long-term illness. When I saw able. I see titles like “Large-Scale support for students who contracted Following the honor code circle did not. I feared the judgement my doctor, she wasn’t surprised by Study Finds One-Third of COVID-19 the virus both within and outside of was a minimum for me. I double- that would come with the inevitable my issues, stating that almost all of Patients Suffer Neurological Damage” Lawrence. We don’t know who one masked everywhere. I grabbed mul- false assumptions, so I did my best to her long-term COVID-19 patients are or “Researchers fear effects from another are because it is still too stig- tiple meals each time I went to Warch cover up my sudden two-week disap- incredibly young. COVID-19 heart damage could show matized to speak about. Going for- to limit my exposure. My knuckles pearance. There are 90 students and up years in the future” and am con- ward, it is important for dialogue to were scabbed from hand sanitizer Beyond the spiraling counting on campus who have had stantly reminded that this horrid and open up and for support to be given to over-usage. Each time I stepped out thoughts that came with contracting COVID-19. Statistically, I am not the unpredictable thing exists inside of the 90 students who have had COVID- of my dorm room, an awareness of the virus, fighting it off was a whole only one here who is continuing life at me now. Every time I open social 19. COVID-19 was at the forefront of my other challenge. I counted down the Lawrence with long-term virus effects. media to see other people traveling Polarity2: The fallacy of radical respect Willem Villerius cally, there is an important distinction Lawrentians but also relates specifi- together is something we almost never Whether we are talking about Dr. Bar- Columnist to be made between civil and political cally to his letter to the editor from see in actual politics. Why would we rett (who I don't think intends malice) ______discourse. The Shoutbox defines itself 2019 in The Lawrentian. This letter ever hold an electorate to only critique or our candidate's letter, regardless of Distress erupted this past as "a platform open for anyone who criticized an LUCC resolution requir- a candidate's platform? A political their intent, they showed no solidar- week in our community at Lawrence. wants to make an announcement or ing Lawrence to have at least 33% and platform is a form of advertisement ity to the trans community. Dr. Bar- Our Associate Dean and Vice Presi- pose a question.” The About section no more than 66% of our restrooms be that's specifically manufactured to be rett's email advocated for "Radical dent of Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. also contains the line "Please keep gender-inclusive, open to anyone. The unhostile (and inclusive, ironically) at Respect,” but the criticism was one- Kimberly Barrett, sent an email titled politics to a minimum, and as always, candidate held that "This resolution face-value. sided: the lack of respect by the can- "Radical Respect" that has many in the Honor Code rules." From this, we prioritizes the comfort of transgender The candidate had another didate towards the trans community our student body (myself included) understand The Shoutbox as a place students at the expense of others." and letter published a week after the blow- was not mentioned at all; the blame frustrated. The point of contention mainly for civil discourse, which a also cited an instance of voyeurism oc- back to his candidacy where he states was placed squarely on the communi- in the email refers to the candidacy Google search will define as "conver- curring in gender-inclusive restrooms that the odds of achieving consensus ty's reaction to his running for student for a class representative of one of sation in which there is a mutual air- at Connecticut College. on the definition of hate-speech are government. our peers, specifically the discourse ing of views without rancor.” The letter overall conflated "lower than my odds of becoming While I am often suspicious and reactions surrounding it in the Political discourse doesn't the notion of "extra rights" for trans LUCC President." Even before he was of attempts to be "apolitical," this student-run Facebook group called generally show up; most of the posts students with the notion that gender- decimated, receiving only 6.25% of email has failed even at this. While I The Shoutbox, a group with over 950 tend to be harmless questions and inclusive restrooms are unsafe, play- the vote for class rep, he knew full well doubt it was the intention of Dr. Bar- members that consists entirely of event announcements related to ing into the common, bigoted view of that his candidacy was only a politi- rett, her email implicitly defended Lawrentians. student life. That said, as we have a trans people as sexual predators. The cal statement. It was a virtue-signal, transphobia and criticized anti- The Facebook post in ques- student government (LUCC), there claim that this is about "extra rights" a provocation, or both and it was hid- transphobia. In response to a recent tion came on January 18th of this year. comes a time where students have po- for trans students is incorrect and mis- den behind a platform that adhered demand for a public apology by the This post by the candidate in question litical campaigns for various positions, leading. The only distinction that real- to certain standards of "respectable Appleton Students for a Democratic contained a divisive platform. Out of leaving way for (necessarily) political istically matters after this resolution is language"; this out-of-context desire Society, Dr. Barrett sadly doubled six, the two most divisive positions discourse. The first Google result for between students who are uncomfort- for "respectability" is the reality of Dr. down, stating in an email "I do not were "END THE PLEDGE: Return political discourse provides "the for- able in gender-specific restrooms and Barrett's "Radical Respect." believe that my issuing an apology un- to normal at the beginning of Spring mal exchange of reasoned views as to students who are uncomfortable in Politics is messy and cer- der these circumstances will further term" (referring to the school's CO- which of several alternative courses of gender-inclusive restrooms (regard- tainly not for the faint of heart. Only our shared goals of social change for VID policy) and "PROTECT FREE action should be taken to solve a soci- less of their gender identity). The way one-third our way through 2021, and a more democratic society." Regard- SPEECH: Prevent hate-speech poli- etal problem.” I see it, both groups are well account- the U.S has seen a record of more less of the fact that one could say the cies from censoring underrepresented The word "reasoned" is ed for equitably. While the comments than 80 bills introduced targeting the same of her original email, this refusal perspectives.” The comments on the key, also showing up in Dr. Barrett's may have been uncivil, they were cer- rights of trans people. Is the passion to even give lip service to the trans post were 101 in total, with most of email criticizing the backlash to the tainly not “spurious.” one feels in defending a class of people community and anti-transphobic ad- them critical of the candidate or plat- candidate, stating: "He was met with Given the overblown way whose humanity is under constant vocates is disappointing and greatly form, a handful were unrelated to the personal attacks and spurious accusa- the candidate's letter implicitly question reasoned? I say yes. Is it rad- unfortunate in its lack of humility. discourse, and only one by my count tions rather than reasoned arguments blames the trans community for ask- ically respectful? I don't think political We are at a time in history that defended the candidate (not de- against his proposals." I have some ing for "extra rights" to the detriment discourse will ever be -- this is ideal- where we need to treat transphobia fending his platform, but simply said important and related questions to of public safety, I argue it's fair to ism at its worst. as intolerable in the same way other that we should be more accepting pose to Dr. Barrett's criticism: Were understand this candidate as trans- One student who has met forms of bigotry are. This is what so- of differing viewpoints). The critical the accusations spurious or just un- phobic and criticize him for it even with Dr. Barrett to talk about frustra- cial change needs to look like. Dr. comments ranged from thoughtful civil? Can we separate the candidate if you've never personally interacted tion with this email states: "Our con- Barrett has failed us as the Vice Presi- paragraphs arguing against the notion personally from his platform? What with him. The letter shows him to be versation was respectful but I don't dent of Diversity and Inclusion to take that our hate-speech policy infringes constitutes reasoned? a transphobe to many, including my- think she understood my viewpoint, these crucial steps. upon freedom of speech to short quips A main point of contention self, and I see it as justified to be criti- and that lack of understanding is what like "aren't you outwardly transphobic on The Shoutbox post was the can- cized for it in political discourse. I do we're talking about here.” An often- THESE VIEWS REPRESENT THE lmfao.” didate's history of transphobia. The not defend all critiques made against used saying for judging actions is STATE OF AFFAIRS AS OF TUES- In thinking about this criti- candidate's transphobia is something a candidate personally, but discon- that we should not attribute to malice DAY, APRIL 13 I've seen to be held by a number of necting the platform and candidate all what can be explained by ignorance.

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Repeat After Me: You’re pretty Sarah Matthews the secret formula for beauty. myself. I constantly doubt my looks To the person in SLUG who like that to happen right now, that Columnist But, in all honesty, it’s not and style. I slowly feel like I’m wither- always has the most beautiful outfits, type of progress is tricky and takes ______just famous people that I compare my ing away from my true personality. your style is impeccable and I wish time. As I slowly work to love and looks to. Everyday people, especially While I would love to stand I had your creativity. To the person accept myself as is, I will show my To say I’d kill for Kendall those who pass me on campus, attend on my soapbox and recite an inspira- who lives on my floor that I often pass appreciation for the constant beauty Jenner’s body is an understatement. the same classes as me and join the tional self-help-styled speech about in the hallway, I love the curls in your I see in others. Our community could I don’t understand how these models same organizations I am in are just how everyone is beautiful in their own hair and you wear the cutest dresses. use a little more love, so let’s start giv- look the way that they do and why I as easy to compare myself to. I get so way, I just don’t feel like that would To the person who recently shaved ing it out in handfuls. can’t look like that, too. jealous of everyone else. amount to anything. We all have inse- their head on campus, you rock short Everyone I see at this school Every day I see images of And while I usually feel like curities, and I don’t think that is going hair like no one else. is so beautiful. You all have amazing over-the-top beautiful people, and I taking pity on myself, often feeling to change anytime soon. To my friends, your smiles qualities, both physical and person- wonder what it is like to look com- bad for not being gifted the “right” We are so consumed by always light up my day and you are ality-wise. Although your appearance pletely beautiful. Why didn’t I get the body or face to fit the standard, I know social media, advertising and every- the most gorgeous people in my life. is the least interesting and important right genes? Do I look the way I do my frustration actually stems from my day life. As a result, we just can’t help I am so grateful I live in a community thing about yourself (I promise you it because I don’t work out enough? Do lack of self-confidence. but compare ourselves to each other. filled with such glowing people. I wish is), I hope you realize just how many I need to learn how to do my makeup I don’t remember the last I think we’re long past the solution of each and every one of you knew your people wish they were you. differently? Am I too much of some- time I felt pretty. using inspirational Pinterest quotes to self-worth. Loving yourself is a difficult thing, or too little of something else? I’ve forgotten what it feels make us feel better. I will admit that sometimes journey. So, while you slowly get to I obsess over why I wasn’t like to be totally and utterly confident So, instead of a cheesy self- I get too shy to compliment someone. that place of self-confidence and self- created to fit the picture-perfect image in myself. I constantly pick and point confidence hooray, I have a request While my compliments in this article acceptance, I just wanted to let you of the models, celebrities and influ- out the flaws I see in my body, and I for you. Compliment someone. Please. aren’t equal to me saying them in per- know that I think you’re pretty, inside encers who are at the forefront of our have a feeling I’m not the only one. Make someone feel good. Even if you son, I hope it’s a start. and out. media. I can’t ever figure out why I I have been so wrapped up always compliment people, really let I’m sure that sometime in didn’t turn out the way they did. I look in comparisons to a point where I them know how stunning they appear the future I will start feeling better closely at every image, searching for can’t even list five things I like about to you. I’ll start. about my appearance. While I would

tant future. With each new character, The Book Club... readers begin to understand how the continued from page 8 characters’ ancestors are reincarnated into new roles from previous chap- tasy elements, but because they keep ters and how their choices shaped readers on edge as the lies, deaths, the world for the future generations. and betrayals start to add up. Superka I feel that this book could eventu- feels that this book is good for anyone ally become a classic one day, since who loves fantasy, and maybe even it beautifully illustrates how human those who prefer science fiction. souls can be intertwined with one My own recommendation for another over time and space, and how this week’s prompt is The Cloud Atlas our choices today can shape the world by David Mitchell. The book stops for years to come. I would recom- at multiple points throughout place mend this for anyone and everyone, and history, anywhere from aboard though I will warn you that it does get a ship sailing for California in 1850, a tad confusing to follow occasionally, to modern-day England and a post- so I won’t blame you if you decide to apocalyptic environment in the dis- check out the movie instead. The Prius: An icon of conservatism Luther Abel Car Smell” being swapped for “Air of the understanding that with newness old — that venerable internal combus- There are fewer better feel- Staff Writer Superiority.” One can often find packs comes challenges. As Thomas Sowell tion engine which has been ferrying ings than pulling up to a gas pump ______of Prii (plural for Prius) parked out- is fond of saying, “There are no solu- humanity around for over a century. and knowing the tank can be filled for side Whole Foods, vegan distilleries tions. There are only trade-offs.” Should the Prius batteries go low, the less than twenty bucks. Dispositional Commuters are rarely pro- and the local commune. Cars of yore were simple engine transfers power to it. Similarly, conservatives are known for their fru- vided wondrous vistas during their This progressivist reputa- things, and often simplicity would be when the engine strains to get to gality, and would it not be nice to have daily drives, and this day was no tion is most unfortunate and ill-suited sufficient. However, they were grossly highway speed, the battery lends aid. a vehicle that can be heard muttering exception. At the red-light on the to such a brilliant vehicle. In many inefficient — especially those horrors This beautiful collaboration propels from its tailpipe when your kid asks corner of Wisconsin and Bluemound ways, the Prius is a conservative auto- of the Seventies: Ford LTD, anyone? the vehicle forward without any input for some spending money, “Do you roads, adjacent to the Fleet Farm but mobile, both politically and in dispo- — and with gas price volatility, ineffi- outside of depressing the driver’s gas think the stuff grows on trees?” just short of making out the Kwik sition. cient vehicles have become financially pedal. For the more spendthrift Trip gas station, a traveler has little I separate these two notions burdensome to the average commut- But vehicular fusionism is conservative, the inexpensive nature recourse but to observe the vehicles of conservatism consciously, as there er. of no use if the object in question isn’t of the Prius is still an advantage. surrounding them to pass the time. are political conservatives who are Meanwhile, fully battery- practical. Thankfully, the Prius exhib- Think of how many more cigars and After all, a red light stays red longer if most cosmopolitan in their daily lives, powered cars such as the Tesla family its its brilliance in spades. Imagine bottles of scotch one could purchase you watch it, or so grandmothers are such as the late William F. Buckley. struggle from their absolute reliance a vehicle that can carry a truckload with that leftover fuel cash. Not many, apt to say. Then there exist dispositional conser- on battery propulsion. This mani- of material without that load being but some, at least. Amidst the usual rusted vatives who are personally thrifty-to- fests in fluctuating travel range due to exposed to rain. Then, consider that The Prius’s longevity Chevys, dirt-fearing Subarus, and a-fault but like the thought of state- ambient conditions affecting the bat- this vehicle gets 50 mpg and can be should not be overlooked by either unburdened Ford F-150s whose sponsored social programs, such as tery, as well as all the niggling issues expected to surpass 300,000 miles prospective buyers or outside observ- daily workloads entail little more about every Lutheran in existence. of fit and finish that come with new with seemingly little effort. What is ers, as this is a tangible result of than transporting groceries home The Prius should appeal to both concepts. more, it can do all this and slide Toyota’s philosophy that over-build- from Costco along this Midwestern, strains. Perhaps the most obvious into any parking spot in any city or ing their products is both correct and pothole-infested thoroughfare was a To this conservative coali- drawbacks to battery power occur pot-luck function. Members of the prudent. The company eschews the Toyota Prius sporting a remarkable tion, I offer the Prius as an avatar of on that most American undertaking: Lawrence community, I present the most cutting edge for proven designs bumper sticker, proclaiming “Not a all that we collectively hold dear: the a road trip. Electric vehicle fueling Toyota Prius. that under-stress components. Toyota Liberal.” It necessitated a double- best fusion of old and new technolo- stops take more than the five min- The Prius is a pick-up truck has been duly rewarded by consum- take, this departure from the norm gies, practicability and humble phi- utes a gas refuel does — includ- in cruelty-free sheep’s clothing, and ers, becoming the world’s largest being so jarring. Amusing, to be sure, losophies that stand the test of time. ing a bathroom break and grabbing I know this personally. My wife and auto-manufacturer. They are like a but I then began to dwell on stereo- We conservatives are occa- a later-to-be-regretted hotdog from I recently purchased our first house Mitch McConnell with wheels, slow types attendant to various vehicles sionally accused of being Luddites. the rollers. Instead, should you be and were preparing the guest room and steady with a charm all their own and was struck by how wronged the Baseless to be sure, however much we fortunate enough to find a charger for her mother to visit us. We had because of it. Prius has been by its involuntary asso- may squint suspiciously at new-fan- before running dry, they consist of an a bed frame, mattress and sheets. The Prius should be consid- ciation with the Left. gled technologies and perhaps opine hour-long irritation repeated every The only thing lacking was a box ered conservative because it is con- The Prius, a gas-sipping about how the world is going to hell three hundred miles as one waits for spring. What to do? Well, we headed servative. Its nature is one of wise, hatchback hybrid — meaning the in a handbasket because of the latest the battery to charge. Granted, when off to the store and lo! There before us technological pragmatism married to vehicle’s propulsion is shared between development in toilet paper. But hon- Cracker Barrel installs charging sta- was a two-piece box spring. I pulled a chassis that provides its owner an a battery bank and a conventional estly, who needs an app that informs tions at all its locations, this may not the car up, loaded the box springs, effective means of transportation for gasoline engine — has long been con- us of when the roll is getting down to be such an imposition. If you have closed the hatch as much as I was able themselves and their property. May sidered a symbol of eco-snobbery and its last few squares? money to splurge on a Tesla, you and used some bungee cords to hold the day come when liberals feel it progressivism; and has acted as the No, we are generally wel- can probably afford a Weasel-ball and the load securely in place. Easy day. necessary to mention their politics transportation du jour for Hollywood- coming of technological advancement grits combo-meal. Transporting lumber, car parts and on the rear of their Prii not because and Silicon Valley-types. and celebrate the free market’s capac- The Prius is a manifestation a wheelchair? Easy day. The Prius is they already do but instead for fear of One could be forgiv- ity to offer incredible opportunities of that most delicate balance between Mary Poppin’s bag but with a margin- being thought conservative. en for thinking “Feel the Bern” or to raise standards of living around the advantages of the new — with its ally better sound system. If you just Agree? Disagree? Let me “Resistance” stickers come standard the world. However, this warmth battery bank and gasoline savings — believe, there isn’t a thing you can’t fit know at [email protected]. Cheers! from the factory floor, with “New toward improvement is tempered by and acknowledging the wisdom of the in there. 12 LISTINGS April 16, 2021

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Movies.. A Letter to the Editor continued from page 8 breed of moviegoer. Some will find Dear Editor, solace in it, but the vast majority are just fine scrolling right past it in their We need to talk about Kimberly Barrett. HBO Max app. Due to her e-mail regarding radical respect, some of you have started to see Dr. Kimberly Barrett’s deep flaws as the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion. Some of you are just starting to hear about her and her position. Dr. Barrett has created an environment where marginalized people feel unsafe, and oppressors feel validated. When I was forcibly outed by the university, I filed a bias incident report and met with Dr. Barrett. I let her know my proposed solution was an option in Voyager for students to denote a public versus private name, which would help protect trans and nonbinary students from being forcibly outed. Throughout my journey of instigating institutional change, Dr. Barrett has been extremely vague with me. She “apologize[d]” for the lack of progress by letting me know that future draft policies regarding this issue would be “more affirming in Editorial Board Bios tone,” without telling me how she would achieve that. The day after I sent her an incredibly long e-mail urging her to take action and to stop being complicit in putting trans and nonbinary students in danger, she sent out her Diversity Name: Alana Melvin Name: Celeste Reyes Annual Report, which featured a photo of me. I felt gutted and dehumanized. Pronouns: She/her/hers Pronouns: She/her/hers Dr. Barrett has continuously and spectacularly failed. She lacks the open- Current Position: Photo Editor Current Position: Variety Section mindedness and willingness to recognize, or learn, the difficulties marginalized Major(s): Viola Performance Major Editor, Variety Artist students face on this campus. Instead of working towards an environment where Minor(s): Linguistics Major(s): Clarinet Performance, marginalized students feel safe, she focuses on creating one where oppressors Dream Job: Professional Chamber Studio Art feel validated, and marginalized students feel afraid. She has shown herself to Ensemble Musician Dream Job: Disney Animator! be tone-deaf by inviting the police to talk to the campus about safety. She has Fun Fact: I am a tea enthusiast. Favorte thing about being a part of refused to apologize for the failure of the Bias Incident Reporting System, even The Lawrentian: As an artist, I love she’s well-aware of the system’s flaws. She also sent out an e-mail to the student Name: Lauren Kelly being able to make and share art with body encouraging students to fill out her survey on diversity and inclusion, and Pronouns: She/her/hers everyone who reads The Lawrentian. if everyone did, she would be able to donate $1,000 to the food “bank.” Not only Current Position: Op-Ed Section It’s always lovely when someone is she wrong to call the food pantry a food bank, but there is also a difference; Editor, Op-Ed Writer, Variety Writer randomly compliments my work too! this shows how little she cares about diversity and inclusion. Although she did Major(s): English & Linguistics end up donating to the food pantry, she lacked the foresight to see the inherent Minor(s): Spanish & Ethnic Studies Name: Nora Murphy flaws of this plan. Dream Job: English Professor or Pronouns: She/her/hers Dr. Barrett has continuously shown that she lacks the willingness to National Park Ranger Current Position: Web Manager genuinely care about diversity and inclusion on this campus. Until Dr. Barrett Anything awesome you have done Major(s): Economics resigns or is fired, Lawrence’s commitment to diversity and inclu- or are currently doing?: I’m the new Minor(s): Studio Art sion is ingenuine, as she is not fit for this position due to her care- president of Environmental Club! Dream Job: Jam-Maker lessness when it comes to actual diversity and inclusion on campus. Favorite Jam: Orange Marmalade

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