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No one knows the full extent of This week, a fire alarm forced mem- the legacy they will leave behind bers of Allegheny Student Govern- ment to stand in freezing tempera- or the number of lives that they tures for over 10 minutes, a brief delay touched while on Earth. For Pro- of the full agenda ahead of them on fessor Emeritus of Biology and Tuesday, Nov. 12 in room 301/302 of Environmental Science Scott the Henderson Campus Center. Wissinger, that amount is larger Beginning with cabinet reports, than a forest. the Allegheny College Birding Club’s The campus community, constitution was approved pending a along with friends and family of second vote next week. Once up and Wissinger, gathered for a Celebra- running, the club will feature birding tion of Life ceremony at 11 a.m. trips, bird identification research and Saturday, Nov. 9, in Ford Memori- conservation activities. al Chapel. Wissinger passed away Ben Blackburn, ’21, and Ashley on Oct. 5, 2019. Leonard, ’20 — two students from a Ford Memorial Chapel was political science class with Assistant Professor of Political Science Andrew packed during the celebration of Bloeser — in conjunction with the life — community members filled SHAELYN URSIDA/THE CAMPUS Student Coalition for Labor, present- the main floor and extra chairs Orchesis dancers perform the piece “Circus,” choreographed by Rachel Lynn, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in Shafer Auditorium. ed a resolution to make an addendum had to be brought out to accom- to the current Statement of Commu- pany all the attendees. nity to be more inclusive of college After everyone had found a workers. seat, the celebration began with The Greatest Show: Orchesis “We’re looking to add the word an introduction by Jane Ellen Nic- ‘classism’ to the current phrasing kell, chaplain of Allegheny Col- ‘actively challenge racism, sexism, lege. Students perform Allegheny’s annual fall dance show heterosexism, religious biogtry and “I’m glad so many people have other forms of harassment and dis- crimination,’” Leonard said. gathered here,” Nickell said. See ORCHESIS page 7 See WISSINGER page 2 See ASG page 3 State Senator Art Haywood visits campus, talks civic advocacy

By ETHAN WOODFILL Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader cluding Senators Art Haywood and is the democratic chair of the Health shot and killed by police officer Dar- News Editor Ginsburg and the family of the late Camera Bartolotta, and Represen- and Human Services Committee and ren Wilson. Haywood outlined the [email protected] Justice Antonin Scalia. tatives Sheryl Delozier and Jordan sits on the Appropriations, Finance, In- timeline of events following Brown’s Along with the nationwide prize, Harris. tergovernmental Relations and Judicial death. Each year, the college recognizes there is also an award for public fig- Haywood, serving the 4th sen- Committees. He is also the co-chair public figures who demonstrate ci- In August 2014, when Brown was ures in Pennsylvania. On Sept. 23, atorial district of Pennsylvania — of the Criminal Justice Reform Cau- killed, the African American com- vility throughout their career or at the first prize recipient to ever visit cus. President of Allegheny College Hil- munity represented more than one- a critical moment through its Prize Allegheny College — gave a talk Haywood has sponsored and ary Link awarded the Prize for Civil- third of Ferguson; meanwhile, only for Civility in Public Life. Nation- on Student Civic Advocacy at 12:15 cosponsored bills regarding public ity in Public Life in Pennsylvania to al winners have included former p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, in the Tillot- education, economic development, one out of seven served on the City the four chairs of the Pennsylvania Vice President Joe Biden and the son Room at Tippie Alumni Center single-payer healthcare, clean en- Council. late Senator John McCain, as well as Criminal Justice Reform Caucus, in- at Cochran Hall. The program was ergy and gun violence. He has also “That’s the classic mathematical hosted by the Office of the President advocated for raising the minimum definition of underrepresentation,” and the Center for Political Partici- wage and introduced a resolution in Haywood said. pation. Senator Haywood was intro- the Pennsylvania Senate calling for Following the shooting of Brown, duced by Brian Harward, Robert G. a House impeachment inquiry into violent protests erupted in Ferguson. Seddig Chair in Political Science and the Trump presidency. In March 2015, the United States Director of the CPP. Haywood graduated as a Marshall Justice Department released a report “President Link is out of the Scholar from the London School of listing Constitutional violations that country on college business today, or Economics at Morehouse College Ferguson had committed. The Attor- she would be here to offer her own and went on to attend University of ney General’s Office released com- expression of appreciation to each Michigan Law School. plaints about the city’s low level of- of you for coming,” Harward said. “Thank you all here at Allegheny fense fines financing the city and its “Senator Haywood is most deserv- College,” Haywood said. “I’m very ing of (the Civility Prize) and we are honored to receive the civility award. race-based policing. These reports indebted to his service and public This is a conversation about how in- resulted in a municipal judge and leadership. … We hope this will be dividuals, young people as well, can the city manager resigning. A con- one of many opportunities for us to get involved with the political sys- sent decree forced the City of Fergu- examine civility in public life, rather tem. … How can we turn public will son to improve its policing practices. than simply — though important- into public policy?” After the 2015 election, the rep- EMILY RICE/THE CAMPUS ly — recognizing those who reflect Haywood began with the lessons resentation of African Americans in State Senator Art Haywood (PA-4) talks to students about pathways those principles.” learned from the Black Lives Mat- City Council became three-sevenths. to civic advocacy on Friday, Nov. 8, in the Tillotson Room at Tippie Haywood represents parts of Mont- ter protests in Ferguson, Missouri, Alumni Center at Cochran Hall. gomery and Philadelphia counties. He where in 2014, Michael Brown was See HAYWOOD page 3 IN THIS WEEK’S CAMPUS

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WISSINGER from page 1 “We are gathered here salamanders as they migrated for a time of remembering on cold and rainy spring eve- and celebrating the life of nings from forests and hill- Scott Wissinger. All of us sides to a series of six ponds were shocked and saddened that he created shortly after by Scott’s unexpected death arriving at Allegheny,” Vene- last month. We gather with sky said. heavy hearts still trying to Venesky described how comprehend the enormity of during these weeks Wissinger that loss. As we planned this would make, give and grade gathering, Sue (Wissinger) final exams and then fly to was very clear that our time Colorado for the start of the together should be a celebra- summer research season. tion; a time to celebrate the “(Wissinger) managed this life that Scott lived and the exactly how you might think, impact he made on so many with controlled chaos,” Vene- people.” sky said. Nickell added that friends, Additionally, Venesky said family and Wissinger’s former he and his students helped students had traveled across with the project every year the United States to cele- as much as they could, which brate Wissinger’s life. Nickell often included finding a fake thanked those in attendance salamander among the pile of and those who helped with real salamanders. the planning and setting up of “This was a trick (Wissing- the event. er) pulled off seamlessly every After Nickell’s introduc- year in the midst of all of the tion, the first person to speak chaos,” Venesky said. was Assistant Professor of Bi- Venesky closed his re- ology Matt Venesky. marks with a confession. EMILY RICE/THE CAMPUS Venesky shared a story of “This will come as no Friends, family and the Allegheny community fill the room to remember the life of Professor Emeritus Scott when he came to interview for surprise to my biology col- Wissinger at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Ford Memorial Chapel. a faculty position at Alleghe- leagues nor would it surprise “As many of you know, often left fundraisers with and Sam Reese, lab technician even if it was 5 a.m. where AJ ny and was headed back to Scott,” Venesky said. “Scott, it Scott loved to plant trees,” hundreds of trees and his goal in the Geology and Environ- was. Tampa, Florida, when he ran was me who walked through Whiteman said. “But he didn’t of having every tree species mental Science Departments, “No matter what the hour into Wissinger at the Pitts- every classroom and lab of just plant and care for (these native to Pennsylvania on his performed “Three Littlethough, AJ sounded in better burgh International Airport. Steffee Hall (of Life Sciences) trees). He planted all of his land. Birds” by Bob Marley. shape than we were,” Bulman “As I was sitting on a bench one evening and collected former students as well. Some “There was one time The final remarks were at the airport, I called a friend the 17 overhead projectors of us are older and some of (Wissinger) came into my made by Professor Emeritus said. of mine who was also on the and placed them around your us are saplings, but we were office, beaming like a kid at of English James Bulman, Bulman described the job market, so we could chat desk causing you to be late for all nurtured the same. … Christmas,” Ostrofsky said. who also read remarks from enormous pride Wissinger about my interview,” Venesky a Monday meeting.” (He gave us) life through ed- “He said ‘I found one.’ And I Professor of Theatre and had in AJ, and how excited said. “One ring, a second ring, After Venesky, Donnaucation, and a lot of weeding said, ‘Found what?’ ‘Mocker- Communication Arts Beth he was to spend time with his and then there was a voice Wissinger, one of Wissinger’s through his conversations.” nut Hickory,’ (he said).” Watkins. granddaughter who had been behind my right shoulder. ‘If five sisters, played a selection According to Whiteman According to Ostrofsky, Bulman began with re- born over the summer. you think about community from Antonio Vivaldi’s “The some of Wissinger’s “saplings” Wissinger had been out the marks from Watkins, which “Scott instantly fell in love organization and the palm Four Seasons,” on the flute. have grown to have their own night before digging up sap- included the story of how with his new granddaughter, permanency grading, I bet The next to share a memo- and have given Wissinger his lings across from the Sae- Wissinger was sad that he you could construct a model ry was Professor of Biological own academic grandchildren gertown Fisher Ludlow, a let the love of his life, Sue Charlotte, and looked for- to predict why pathogen de- Sciences at Murray State Uni- and great grandchildren. “private but unidentifiably Wissinger, get away after high ward to doing with her all of lusion might be permanent.’ versity Howard Whiteman, “So the forest of science owned land.” school. the things that he had done And there sat Scott Wissing- ’88. that Scott created is vast,” Ostrofsky then turned his However, the two of them with AJ,” Bulman said. e r.” Whiteman began by shar- Whiteman said. “And it con- story to an opening at Florida ended up married and as Bulman ended with his last Venesky explained that ing thoughts from Wissing- tinues to grow. Our forest International University, for neighbors to Watkins. The Wissinger was also headed er’s Ph.D. adviser, and then memory of Scott at the “presi- guardian may be gone, but students getting their Master’s two of them also had constant dent’s party in August.” to Florida to visit his mother. moved into his own memo- we should take comfort in the Degree. He described how impromptu visits to Watkins’s “He was showing everyone The two ended up sitting on ries. fact that everyday more and the University accepted one house. the same flight, one row apart “It’s an honor to be speak- more saplings are added to student who had completed “‘He was a loyal friend, around him pictures of Char- from each other. ing to you today about one of his forest.” their Senior Comprehensive faithfully kind, … and always, lotte on his phone,” Bulman “Turns out we didn’t talk my closest friends and men- Whiteman described how, Project under Wissinger, and always late,’” Bulman read. said. “Through the treasure much about research or Al- tors,” Whiteman said. “But it’s one day, he decided that then requested five more who “‘On weekends Scott would trove of stories, and photos legheny,” Venesky said. “In- an honor that I’d never wish he wanted to be more like were all working on their ski over to our house, and our shared by family and friends, stead, we talked about the upon myself. As wonderful as Wissinger, except he wanted comps under Ostrofsky and daughters would yell ‘neigh- Pittsburgh Pirates. … The it is for us to celebrate Scott’s Scott will still always be a part to sleep more — adding that Wissinger. bors are here.’ And we’d yell of Charlotte’s life, as he will be Pirates had just completed life and impact, every one of he also wanted to have hair In 2005, Ostrofsky and back, ‘well, invite neighbors in ours.” their 20th consecutive losing us knows this is the last place like Wissinger. Wissinger were invited to go in.’” season, and only a couple of we thought we’d be on this “One of (Wissinger’s) fa- down to the University to Additionally, Bulman de- Nickell returned to the po- weirdos would spend an af- November day. We all ache vorite sayings was ‘work hard, celebrate the 10-year grad- scribed the multiple stories dium to offer closing remarks. ternoon of their own choos- to be somewhere else, know- play hard,’” Whiteman said. uating anniversary of the and visits that Wissinger had She invited the audience to ing, talking about the Pirates.” ing Scott still lives. But many “And I cannot think that there students who had comped with the family, including be- the reception at Schultz Hall Venesky said that conver- of you also know as well as I is any better advice in the en- under Wissinger and Ostrof- ing one of the only ones brave that followed the celebration. sation was the beginning of a do that he’s not gone. He’s still tire world than that. I try to sky. According to Ostrofsky, enough to set out democratic Nickell also invited them to friendship that would contin- in our hearts, and still in our follow his lead.” he and Wissinger wore the signs during voting season. take a purple pin in the back if ue for the next six years. He brains. I’ve been trying to get Whiteman ended his re- wrong shoes to the event, Bulman then added in someone had come not wear- then described a trip he took him out of my head since I marks by saying that everyone and ended up with their feet some of his own memories, ing purple. Those attending with Wissinger to the Bous- met him.” who knew him had a special all wet. Students helped them including a time where both son Environmental Research After thanking Wissinger’s connection with Wissinger. to find shoes, but for Ostrof- he and Wissinger went on a had been welcomed to wear Reserve. family, Whiteman spoke of “Life will go on, but there is sky they were too small, and college sponsored trip to Isra- purple as purple was “Scott’s “As was typical with Scott, his experience as an ecologist. a missing part of the academ- for Wissinger too large. Ac- el and ended up being room- favorite color.” Additionally, we left campus late and made “Scott was an ecologist, ic web, one that simply cannot cording to Ostrofsky when mates. Nickell welcomed the audi- two unscheduled stops on the and all ecologists understand be replaced” Whiteman said. they went to meet the people “It seems I kept Scott ence to fill out a form that way,” Venesky said. “Our first life history,” Whiteman said. “And the sadness that comes who had invited them down awake with my snoring,” Bul- location was South Marsh, “We are born, we live, we die. was passed around, which with that is difficult to bear. there and “had heard so much man said. “By the last night was meant to get people to not so he could show me the Scott lived a tremendous life. But bear it we will, and keep about these two people who he persuaded me to be tested plant trees to help continue to pond, but so he could show We all cherish the memories on living, not just existing. these students had comped for sleep apnea. It turns out he me the row of blueberry we made with him, and will Some of us will plant more under,” they looked a little bit was right. I sleep more quietly build the forest that Wissing- bushes that lined the south- never let go of them. Like trees in the forest that he ridiculous. now thanks to Scott.” er left behind. The forms will ern border of the property. many of you, my heart and started. But we will all work “We made quite the im- Bulman then told stories be used to create a website … Scott was a true natural- soul have been torn to piec- hard and play hard and enjoy pression,” Ostrofsky said. of Wissinger’s love of practi- in honor of Wissinger. Nic- ist. He seemed to know every es by Scott’s death. And even every last second of life, just Ostrofsky added the dif- cal jokes, including a story of kell then closed by reading a little detail about Bousson. more so because he died with like Scott.” ferences and similarities in how one night on New Year’s His view of the environment so much left to give.” poem by Wendell Berry. Next to offer remarks was things that interested him Eve when he went to get wine “‘When despair rose in me, was shaped literally from the Whiteman added that Professor Emeritus of Biology and Wissinger over the years, out of his car he found a deer and I wake in the night at the ground up.” everyone felt loss that was Milt Ostrofsky. which included concepts of carcass instead, put there by Next, Venesky talked “greater than just a single life.” Ostrofsky began his time time. Wissinger. least sound, in fear of what about Wissinger’s salamander “It’s like an entire epic of with a story of how he and “It always amused me that “Scott had picked up the my life and my children’s lives project which focused specifi- human existence has sudden- Wissinger used to share an someone so attentive to small carcass on the side of the may be, I go and lay down cally on spotted salamanders, ly ended,” Whiteman said. office before the Biology De- increments of time could be road, and brought it over in where the wood drake rests in beginning in March and con- Whiteman began his mem- partment was moved to Stef- so inattentive to large incre- his truck to be a little New its beauty on the water,’” Nic- cluding in April of 2013, “the ories of Wissinger by talking fee Hall, and since then they ments of time,” Ostrofsky said. Year’s surprise,” Bulman said. busiest possible time of the about Wissinger’s numer- kell read. “‘For a time I rest in would get together a couple “Scott always ran late. … If “I can’t describe the delight academic year at Allegheny.” ous sabbaticals and traveling the grace of the world and am times a month. you ever served on a commit- on his face when I reentered “During these weeks, Scott around the world, including f re e .’” “Scott was a sunny idealist, tee with Scott or went to his the house and asked where and his students would collect his travels to New Zealand. Nickell reminded the audi- and I was a cynical pragma- office hours you always knew he’d hidden the wine. But re- and process anywhere be- He then discussed Wissinger’s tist,” Ostrofsky said. “I’m sure he would be late because he venge is sweet. By the end ence once again that Wissing- tween 500 and 1200 spotted love of trees. you’re all familiar with the tre- got distracted by something, of the night those haunches er lives on in those who re- mendous contributions Scott or tempted, or forgotten en- had passed back and forth main behind. made to the college. However tirely. The upside was … no between his truck and mine “So when you fall into he did claim, on numerous matter how late you were, you so often that the deer walked grief, as you will, follow occasions, that his view of hell were never the last one.” away in protest, and right into Scott’s example and find your was sitting inside a meeting Ostrofsky ended his talk the back of Milt Ostrofsky’s way into nature,” Nickell said. Life will go on, but there is a missing part of on a sunny day when he could by saying how he still looks to c ar.” “Seek the presence of still wa- the academic web, one that simply cannot be be outside doing fieldwork.” see if Wissinger’s office door Bulman next described the replaced.” Ostrofsky turned again to is open so he can walk in and days when Wissinger’s son, ter. Come into the peace of Wissinger’s love of trees, call- chat with him. AJ, was not around for the wild things, where you can —HOWARD WHITEMAN ing it a “tree fetish.” Ostrof- Following Ostrofsky, Ron new year and he and Wissing- rest in the grace of the world Class of 1988 sky described how Wissinger Mumme, professor of biology, er would call him at midnight, and be free.” AlleghenyCampus.com The Campus November 15, 2019 3 [News]

HAYWOOD from page 1 “This is not a standard ex- when a victim has a PFA, they “If you want to take guns Governor of Pennsylvania violence. The other photo than the National Rifle Asso- ample of how to move public can still be in danger. As a away from individuals, then Tom Wolf. Parkland high showed a group of fewer peo- ciation, and that’s new. Their sentiment into new policy,” result, groups like Moms De- it’s important to speak with school students, Haywood ple supporting the minimum influence, I think, will grow Haywood said. “In fact, it’s mand Action have advocated the gun owners to see if you added, also utilized media in wage issue. He called the gun over time.” very unusual that, in a protest for removing guns from those can get them on your side,” the aftermath of the Febru- violence example a successful Haywood said that the movement, you will get elect- who have PFAs for domestic Haywood said. ary 2018 shooting at Marjo- execution whereas the mini- challenges for new organiza- ed individuals to resign.”Hay- violence against them. Hay- Haywood said that a ry Stoneman Douglas High mum wage group was a fail- wood emphasized that he wood said that Moms De- broad, statewide coalition is School. He said that they cre- ure to execute. tions include creating a state- does not condone violent mand Action seemed to fol- necessary to get legislation ated a culture where doing “Whatever those people wide network and being con- protests as a mechanism for low DeMarco’s guidelines in passed. Moms Demand Ac- nothing is considered unac- want (in the first photo), we’re sistent in their demands for social change. He introduced advocating for legislation. tion did just that by expand- ceptable. going to pay attention to them change. He also said that most Maryland State Representa- The first step is creating an ing throughout the State of The fifth step is making because there’s (300 to) 500 of social change takes about 20 tive Vincent DeMarco’s “Six evidence-based policy plan. Pennsylvania and lobbied the policy an election issue. them,” Haywood said. “The years, like the Civil Rights Steps to Effective Advocacy This involves research — with their state senators. On issues like the minimum Vinny DeMarco approach Movement which lasted from Campaigns” framework with studies and expert testimony “If someone from Craw- wage, Haywood said, this does work.” about 1954 to about 1968. a short video. Following the aided with anecdotes. ford County contacts me and step proves difficult. Since During the question and “When I entered the state video, Haywood detailed De- “(Moms Demand Action) says … ‘we want you to sup- 2009, the minimum wage in answer session, Taylor Mar- legislature in 2015, I told my Marco’s steps with the exam- had research to show that, even port a piece of legislation,’ do Pennsylvania has stagnated at zouca, ’20, indicated that gun ple of domestic violence. when a victim has a PFA to you know what I’m going to $7.25 an hour. reform is not being addressed friends, ‘I think we can start “For many individuals, protect them from harm, they say? Call Senator (Michele) “Raising the minimum urgently enough. She asked winning on gun violence when they’re in a position of can still be subject to injury,” Brooks,” Haywood said. “She wage has not reached the how much special interest prevention in 15 years,’” Hay- being a victim of domestic vi- Haywood said. represents you, not me. … I’m point of being an election is- groups such as the Nation- wood said. “My (observa- olence or sexual violence, that The second step involves accountable to the 250,000 sue,” Haywood said. “One of al Rifle Association limit the tion) is that it’s going much is a time in their lives where polling data to indicate wheth- people (of my district) … I’m which someone could win or process. faster than I anticipated. … the chances of being hurt or er or not the public will support not accountable to the 13 mil- lose their position in the state “Everything is contested,” My core message is that even killed are high,” Haywood the change in public policy. lion Pennsylvanians. Moms legislature by taking a posi- Haywood said. “There are a though (the NRA) has a lot of said. “In Pennsylvania, there Moms Demand Action found (Demand Action) understood tion. Since it has not become lot of competing interests, … strength, it appears that their have been a number of orga- that between 82 and 88% of the that.” an election issue, (we have some organizations have built strength is declining and that nizations that have organized public supported disarming Step three requires me- had) significant challenges in a significant amount of inter- to take guns away from indi- those with PFAs against them, dia coverage. To achieve this, getting it moving.” est over time. … How much (the strength of) Moms De- viduals who have a protec- according to Haywood. Even Moms Demand Action uti- Haywood then present- power these organizations mand Action is increasing. tion from abuse order against individuals who owned guns, lized the “common sense” ed two photos: one of many have is not fixed. … In Penn- The key thing is the continued them.” about 80%, were highly sup- slogan that garnered atten- women wearing red shirts, sylvania, Moms Demand Ac- perseverance and the pace of Haywood noted that, even portive of the policy. tion from public figures like supporting action on gun tion has more membership change is always too slow.”

ASG from page 1 “And then, (we also want second Monday of October met with Library and Infor- are equipped with a package, wide fine would be a terrible “We know that community to add) the phrase ‘diversity, “Indigenous People’s Day.” mation Technology Services which is administered in cases idea,” Tart said. “It’s really easy fines often hurt the same peo- trust, equality’ and ‘contribu- Senator Quinn Broussard, to discuss the books that are of narcotic overdose, and one to maneuver around the halls. ple who are impacted by (the tions that all workers make ’22, who also serves on the being transitioned out of the is located at the public safety … If I live in one hall, I can vandalism),” Ferrante said. through their labor.’” Council on Diversity and Eq- library. Cinquino indicated office at Newton Observatory. easily go to another hall and “It’s not fair all the time, but The group has already re- uity, explained the need for that books are being transi- Ferrante added that all pub- destroy something because I it is in the housing agreement, tioned out based on a nine- lic safety officers have been ceived written letters of sup- the resolution. know this hallway would be and it’s part of the process. point process that determines trained to administer Narcan. port from several groups on “As it currently stands, fi n e d .” Tell people that campus im- campus, including College Allegheny College does not whether a book has been in In new business, a large According to Ferrante, other provements won’t go forward Democrats, Workers United recognize Indigenous Peo- circulation in the last 10 years, conversation arose about the measures, including individual if we continue to have this Union, Foodservice Workers ple’s Day or Columbus Day,” and assured the assembly that level of vandalism on campus. hall meetings and campus-wide vandalism.” Union and the Administrative Broussard said. “(Allegheny) only books that people have “Vandalism this year is emails from Residence Life are The meeting adjourned at Advisory Committee, accord- is just neutral at this point. not used may be removed, worse than it has ever been, in ing to Leonard. The group However, we as a committee and the process may take up my experience of four years at not working. 8:10 p.m. also received about 200 signa- find that a neutral stance is to the year 2021. Allegheny,” Ferrante said. tures in support of their peti- unacceptable. … That’s why Cinquino also discussed According to Dean of Stu- tion to add to the Statement of the resolution is being pro- the worry among students dents April Thompson, $5,000 that printer points from last of damage was done in Schul- Community. Attorney Gen- posed, ... to celebrate indig- THE semester did not roll over to tz Hall due to broken exit eral Brandon Zabo, ’20, said enous people and their cul- this semester. She quoted a signs, $2,000 of damage was that ASG will consider voting tu re .” policy that has been in place done to a Baldwin Hall water on the resolution next week. In her vice president’s re- CAMPUS but never followed until this fountain and money was sto- Another resolution was port, Elyse Cinquino, ’20, since 1876 semester. len from a vending machine presented from President Ja- said that there were 150 re- EDITORIAL STAFF “You were allowed a max- in Caflisch Hall. son Ferrante, ’20, who deliv- sponses to ASG’s textbook imum of 4,000 printer points “Doors are being broken, ered the resolution for Direc- price survey. Among the most for the beginning of each se- locks are being ripped off, Matthew Steinberg Editor-in-Chief tor of Diversity and Inclusion popular solutions, Cinquino mester, kind of like a rollover bollards are being stolen,” Lauren Trimber Editor-in-Chief Taylor Marzouca, ‘20, who said, were more course pack- cap,” Cinquino said. “Let’s say Ferrante said. “This is where was absent from the general ets from faculty as well as the you had 3,000 (printer points) Physical Plant is at: one, they Sara Holthouse News editor assembly. ability to purchase earlier and leftover this semester (plus) can no longer absorb this cost. Ethan Woodfill News editor The resolution calls for Al- cheaper editions of textbooks. the 3,200 you get each semes- Campus improvement proj- Hannah Schaffer ewsN editor legheny College to declare the Cinquino also said that she ter. You wouldn’t be able to ects cannot proceed due to the get 6,200 because of the cap of level of vandalism on campus.” Cody Baumeister Features editor 4,000.” These projects include Shaelyn Ursida Features editor LITS will not enforce the painting and restroom and policy next semester as the lounge renovations. change was without student “Work orders are taking Willy Walker Science/ notice. a long time to get closed this International editor In the president’s report, year, partially because Phys- Kaleigh White Science/ Ferrante said that the Major ical Plant has to address the International editor Concert Genre Survey had vandalism first,” Ferrante said. 333 responses and that the “When you throw wads of Taylor Renk Opinion editor artist, when selected, will re- toilet paper at the wall, some- main a secret until official an- one from housekeeping has to nouncements are made. clean that up. It’s not respectful Henry Sutter Sports editor Ferrante also spoke about to them.” Travis Luxbacher Sports editor the college’s snow removal A discussion then began plan. He said that he will get a about solutions to the van- copy of the plan to review, and dalism. Some senators, such Kelsey Evans Photographer indicated the snow removal as Bennett Westfall, ’23, sug- Emily Rice Photographer priority areas, including the gested a hall-wide fine which Cody Baumeister Photographer Shaelyn Ursida Photographer campus center and Brooks is allowed under the housing Dining Hall. agreement. Emma Zurowski, Finally, Ferrante stated ’21, suggested that the viola- Matthew Steinberg Copy editor ETHAN WOODFILL/THE CAMPUS that three Narcan (Nalox- tors are directly fined.

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AlleghenyCampus.com [science] The Campus November 15, 2019 5 Goals met, promises kept Allegheny to declare climate neutrality in 2020, work still to come

By WILLY WALKER able features on campus. Science/International Editor “We give every first-year student [email protected] a reusable water bottle, we give every student the capability of using the The new year will bring a new age of green box program for free, we give sustainability at Allegheny College, everyone a spork,” Boulton said. “I as the campus will be reaching cli- can do all that, I can put the systems mate neutrality in 2020. in place for students and faculty to The plan started in 2007 when reduce their waste, but I can’t make then former Allegheny President you do it; you can lead a horse to wa- Richard Cook signed a pact with ter but you can’t make them drink.” other colleges and universities Pallant echoed Boulton’s state- known as the American College and ments, believing the most effective University Presidents’ Climate Com- way to be sustainable is efficiency mitment (ACUPCC, now under the and engagement. organization Second Nature). This “Regardless of where they live, pact was a response to the growing the most important thing to do, and climate crisis and lack of govern- the most frequently overlooked, is ment leadership focused on combat- to be efficient,” Pallant said. “Make ing the issue. In 2009, with the goal Photo courtesy of Secondnature.org sure that if you need to take a vehicle to reach carbon neutrality by 2020, someplace that the vehicle is an effi- the pact became the Presidents’ vania. … It’s 28 degrees outside and The most effective method for “The green box program is real- cient vehicle like a bus, train, bicycle Climate Commitment, enacted by we are still dependent on natural gas reducing emissions, according to ly interesting because it’s great on or your feet, and if you need to go former President James Mullen and to heat our buildings,” Pallant said. Boulton, is operational efficiency. its own, it’s a way to reduce waste; by car that your car is as efficient as possible, the most fuel efficient car sustained by President Hilary Link. “So long as it’s cold enough that we Things like building insulation, boil- compost is great, but a lot of the stuff and that you’re not the only one in The agreement requires Allegh- have to heat our buildings, natural er retrofits and lighting retrofits have we’re creating for compost in Mckin- it — those kinds of things which we eny to complete annual greenhouse gas is the way that we’re going to do made the most significant difference ley’s (Food Court) is still single-use don’t always think about.” gas inventories to quantify the Col- it .” in emissions produced. items,” Boulton said. “There’s still Both Pallant and Boulton praised lege’s carbon impact and have a cli- Building renovations were a com- “To students, you don’t really see this embodied energy and resources the administration for their support mate neutrality goal, according to ponent of one of three tangible ac- that went into creating those things that or care that much, although it of the climate commitment and for Kelly Boulton, sustainability coor- tions Allegheny was asked to adopt and shipping them to our campus does make the spaces more com- actively engaging with climate is- dinator. To reach that goal, Boulton when signing the commitment in and then we use them and throw fortable, but that’s where we’ve seen sues, and for continuing to pursue and other students and faculty led 2007. This includes the Leadership them away.” a lot of the reductions in our car- climate neutrality. efforts to reduce emissions produced in Energy and Environmental Design The compost system has become bon footprint (and) also reductions “It is imperative we commit and by the college. (LEED) Silver certification for several flooded with compostable products in our utility bills,” Boulton said. collaborate globally to find oppor- “We have an opportunity to not buildings on campus. over time, which has halted compost “We’ve drastically cut our utility bills tunities for creativity, transforma- only teach our students about cli- North Village Phase One is cur- production. To combat this, Boulton since 2007 when we started this work, tion, and growth even as we face mate change and how to take ac- rently LEED Silver, whereas North put the green box program in place. which is really great because it means the turbulence of a rapidly changing Village Phase Two is LEED certified She noted that students and faculty tion, but also model how to do those that money can go to other things on climate. Allegheny College remains things in transportation, operation Gold. Carr Hall, home to the envi- will have to cut down on single-use campus that are more directly emis- steadfastly committed to achiev- of buildings, even in dining ser- ronmental science and sustainability compostables before the compost sion-related.” ing carbon neutrality in 2020 and vices,” Boulton said. “College cam- program, is also LEED certified. Ac- system can be up and running. Boulton said she tries to engage stu- modeling to our students and com- puses are these perfect opportunities cording to Boulton, the 454 House is Boulton emphasized that the sus- dents on sustainability projects such as munity what it means to be an en- to demonstrate how to do that.” not LEED certified because the col- tainability features and skills taught the October Energy Challenge, which gaged, ambitious change agent in a According to Boulton, the Col- lege wished to invest money in more at Allegheny can be implemented has continuously cut back on energy diverse, interconnected world.” said lege has been able to reduce its sustainability features across campus. anywhere. usage and saved the college thousands President Hilary Link in a press re- overall carbon footprint by 50%, The newest addition to LEED cer- “The thing that we hammer into of dollars in utility bills since the chal- lease published by Second Nature by increasing energy efficiency and tified campus buildings will be the our students here, but really every- in response to U.S. President Don- reducing waste. To combat the re- oldest building on campus, Bentley lenge started. one should be thinking about, is what “All of the savings from that have ald Trump’s anticipated withdrawal maining emissions, Allegheny will Hall. Boulton pointed out how there are the little daily habits you can do from the Paris Agreement. funded the solar panels on campus, the be purchasing carbon offsets and was debate on whether or not Bentley — what are the things that you take Although there is still much to water refill stations which intersect with will continue to reduce those emis- should be certified. with you all the time that can reduce do, Boulton emphasized how im- asking students to use reusable water sions to the lowest levels possible. “A really historic building and the your waste and allow you to have bet- portant it is that Allegheny is on the bottles,” Boulton said. These carbon offsets will absorb LEED standards don’t match up to- ter habits?” Boulton said. “Carrying brink of climate neutrality. carbon dioxide produced by campus tally well,” Boulton said. “We chose to Although the energy challenge is your water bottle with you all the time, “2007 was only 13 years ago — we facilities that can be modified but do it because we feel that Bentley is currently just for the month of October, even carrying a green box with you for have done an awful lot in just over a not cut. This includes heating aca- symbolic of the college.” Boulton mentioned Allegheny Student if you go out to a restaurant that’s off decade and we have been more am- demic and residential buildings that The Bentley renovations are also Government’s interest in an energy campus, put your leftovers in there. bitious than most colleges and uni- are heated by natural gas, according to be completed in 2020, the same challenge for the spring semester. I keep one in my car so that if I need versities,” Boulton said. “2020 will to Eric Pallant, professor and chair year Allegheny is set to achieve cli- While some projects have proven one I can use that instead of creating put us at the leading edge of climate of environmental science and sus- mate neutrality. The symbolism of effective, one factor has proven to be a waste.” neutral institutions and yet we’re still tainability. Bentley, in addition to the timing of challenge for effectiveness: student en- While Boulton noted that she is really aware of like, ‘there’s more we “In other words, we are not really the renovations, make getting Bentley gagement. The green box and compost still working out kinks with the green can do,’ and I feel like the energy is a carbon neutral campus (in so far) LEED certified all the more import- systems are an example of this, accord- box system, she emphasized that she ramping up, which is really great. So as we live in Northwestern Pennsyl- ant, Boulton said. ing to Boulton. cannot force students to use sustain- we should be proud.” Effective methods for preventing eating disorders

By EMILY RICE it is estimated that 20-25% of costs of the appearance ideal in not to follow the appearance plays in which peer-facilitators dietary restriction (rigid, over- Photographer [email protected] college-aged students will have order for cognitive dissonance ideal. The participants are en- assumed the roles of women ly restrictive, extreme, typically a chronic eating disorder which to occur. This method of pre- couraged to read their letter out invested in the thin-ideal and aimed at pursuing the thin-ide- By HAYLEY BEHR will persist over their life-time. vention is also hypothesized to loud. Lastly, another technique participants tried to discour- For The Campus al), (c) reviewed food and exer- [email protected] Prevention is defined as any result in improvements in body this method uses is comebacks age pursuit of the thin-ideal, cise logs, (d) identified healthy systematic attempt to change dissatisfaction, negative affect to the appearance ideal state- (c) discussed ways to challenge By JAMES SCARBOROUGH changes they could make to im- For The Campus the circumstances that pro- and eating disorder symptoms. ments that participants can use and avoid common “fat talk” prove their diet with respect to [email protected] mote, sustain and intensify In 2012, “The Body Proj- in their everyday life. For ex- statements, (d) listed ways to nutrient density, along with bar- problems, such as problems ect: A Dissonance-Based ample, if someone would say: resist pressure to pursue the In 1957, Psychologist Leon Fes- like eating disorders. Eating dis- Eating-Disorder Prevention “Does this shirt make me look thin-ideal both individually and riers to such change, and strate- tinger published his theory of orders often arise from social, Intervention,” was published fat?” The participant would say: collectively as sororities, (e) dis- gies to overcome barriers, (e) cognitive dissonance. Cognitive emotional and physical issues with topics and courses on this “I think it’s best if we do not cussed possible barriers to body discussed specific ways to make dissonance occurs when there that a person may face. Each cognitive dissonance based pre- dwell on appearance issues.” activism and ways to overcome meals more nutrient-dense, is a discrepancy between one’s of these issues are addressed vention. This book offers three Becker et al. (2010) re- those barriers, and (f) individ- (f) discussed the benefits of beliefs and one’s actions. This in any effective eating disorder different dissonance-based pre- search confirms the belief that ually selected a self-affirma- exercise, (g) identified healthy produces an uncomfortable prevention. vention programs. In session 1, cognitive dissonance can help tion exercise to continue their changes they could make to tension that motivates people to The cognitive dissonance the first part of their program prevent eating disorders in an practice of positive body talk. be more active, along with restore consistency by changing based eating disorder preven- criticizes magazine and adver- experiment conducted in 2010. The modified healthy weight barriers to change, and strate- their actions and attitudes. Re- tion specifically targets adoles- tisements’ strategies of beauty. Becker had 102 new sorority (a) defined the thin-ideal, (b) gies to overcome barriers, (h) cently though, cognitive disso- cents and young women who Each participant is encouraged members split into two groups; defined the healthy-ideal and discussed ways that sororities nance has been developed as an struggle with their bodies and to critique the physical and dissonance-based intervention contrasted it with the thin-ideal, could promote a healthy-ide- effective prevention for eating the appearance ideal as a target computer tactics used by the or modified healthy weight. (c) discussed the importance of disorders. for intervention and prevention. media/advertisements. They Both groups meet in two eating nutrient-dense foods in al for their members, and (i) An eating disorder is defined In this method of prevention, are encouraged to critique how 105-minute sessions in which, maintaining an intake/output committed to specific goals to as any “persistent eating behav- the participants are encouraged they are not actually the real/ after each session, a question- balance, (d) listed the benefits continue their pursuit of the ior.” According to “best colleges. to critique the appearance idea average body type. This part of naire was given. In the dis- of aspiring to a healthy-ideal, healthy-ideal. com,” the three most common- through a series of verbal, writ- the intervention also encourag- sonance-based intervention (e) discussed the importance of The results of the study ly diagnosed eating disorders ten and behavioral exercises. es the participants to select two participants: (a) defined the sleep in maintaining a healthy concluded that both disso- are anorexia nervosa, bulimia These activities are hypothe- magazine pictures with what thin-ideal, (b) discussed the or- weight and body, (f) listed rea- nance-based and modified nervosa and binge-eating dis- sized to create cognitive disso- they believe the appearance igin of the thin-ideal and how it sons to pursue the healthy-ide- healthy weight help prevent order. In the United States, an nance, which reduces the extent ideal is, and then criticize the is perpetuated, (c) brainstormed al, and (g) were given two eating disorders at the 14- estimated 30 million people will to which a person subscribes pictures. The second session of costs of pursuing the thin-ideal, homework assignments. In the week follow-up. However, dis- struggle with an eating disorder to the appearance ideal. The “The Body Project” is to have (d) participated in a verbal chal- second session (a) reviewed sonance-based intervention at some point in their life-time. overall goal of this prevention the participants discuss the lenge activity and (e) were given the benefits of pursuing the produced significantly great- The greatest number of those technique is for participants to costs of the appearance ideal. a mirror homework assignment healthy-ideal, (b) discussed the people begin at college. It is speak, act and write in ways that Furthermore, the third session which included saying nice difference between healthy di- er reductions than modified estimated that 10-20% of col- are different from their own ap- encourages the participants to things to yourself in the mirror. etary restriction (e.g., moderate, healthy weight in negative affect lege-aged females and 4-10% pearance ideal and increase self write a letter to a teenage girl to In the second session the partic- flexible, aimed at pursuing the (measuring negative feelings), of college-aged males have an esteem. The participants need encourage them, increase their ipants: (a) reviewed the mirror healthy-ideal in an obesogenic thin-ideal internalization, and eating disorder. Furthermore, to be able to develop their own self esteem and encourage them assignment, (b) engaged in role food culture) and unhealthy bulimic pathology. 6 November 15, 2019 The Campus [Features] AlleghenyCampus.com Jinjer reaches for international crowd with new album ‘Macro’ blends masterful vocals, creativity for powerhouse entertainment

By CODY BAUMEISTER growing of Shmailyuk. As the with this specific track. As the Features Editor song moves into the chorus, song progresses, the language [email protected] the guitar mixes well with switches to English, providing Shmailyuk’s singing vocals, a neat twist. Ukranian heavy metal band which is emphasized in the The instrumentation in Jinjer has stepped onto the breakdown of the song. the song also provides a dif- international stage as one of The breakdown of the song ferent tone than others on the the newest up and coming brings around a totally differ- album. There is more soul in bands in the genre. Coming ent feel for the song with the the guitar, and the heaviness from Donetsk, Ukraine, Jin- slow guitar riffs, drum beats doesn’t come into effect until jer formed in 2009 but the and gentle build-up of vo- the chorus starts. This pro- band said it considers its offi- cals that end with Shmailyuk vides a melancholic tone that cial start to be in 2010 when giving punishing growls and is broken up with periods of vocalist Tatiana Shmailyuk screams in between singing anger and pure release, which joined. From that point on, high notes with lots of vibra- makes for an interesting song. the band went from playing tos. Shmailyuk’s vocals are The eighth, and heaviest, local shows to being signed by even more impressive know- song on the album brings into Napalm Records and touring ing that she produces songs in light the pure, raw power that with major bands like Cra- English, even though that it’s Jinjer can produce. With in- dle of Filth, DevilDriver and not her first language. tense drums, bass and guitar, Arch Enemy in fewer than 10 “Judgement (& Punish- the wall of sounds slaps the years. The band is composed ment)” is the third song on listener in the head, which is of four members, vocalist the album and one of the even more intensified by the Shmailyuk, guitarist Roman more unique songs overall. deep growling and piercing Photo courtesy of WikimediaCommons Ibramkhalilov, bassist Eugene Themes of reggae, funk, rock screams. Abdukhanov, and drummer and metal are all condensed “The Prophecy” creates an of a heavy metal group, but “lainnereP,” just like the name Overall, this album was a Vladislav Ulasevich. into one song that provides a environment of pure chaos does it in a way that is unique itself, is very different from powerhouse full of different Recently, Jinjer released its listening experience similar and energy that continues to to the band. The tempo and anything else on the album. twists and turns that constant- newest album titled “Macro,” to a rollercoaster, full of twists pound on, bringing this heavy beat progression of this song Featuring a piano with or- ly reminded me of the intensi- which has been one of the and spins that all lead to an metal band close to pro- completely change from oth- chestral bass drums, the song ty the band can bring at any most anticipated metal al- ers on the album. provides an eerie vibe that enjoyable ride. The transitions ducing a thrash metal song. moment. Many songs on this bums of the year, according the band is able to make with- The breakdown of the song Typically, fast-paced bass could fit a horror movie. As album provided such creative to Billboard Magazine. Com- in the different themes really makes the listener forget for drums are mixed with crush- the instruments are added, elements that normally would posed of nine songs in total, shows off the abilities of the a second the pounding that ing guitar and bass chords the vibe is intensified as the not have been seen in a heavy Jinjer offers more than just band in many different ways. just occurred until it changes that provide a wall of sound vocals are distorted to the metal with songs that bring in What normally would be as- into something even harder to accompany the vocals. point of sounding like an metal album, especially from different funk and rock roots, sessed through multiple songs than the start of the song. The “Home Back” does not fol- echoing ghost. As the song a band from Ukraine. Howev- as well as other languages. has been effectively done in a end of the song chugs into an low this general method, but progresses, more elements er, just like Jinjer proved they The first song of the al- single song with force. aggressively melodic sound switches between beats in are added to keep the listener could hold their own on the bum, “On the Top,” shows off After the third song, the that leaves the listener dazed quick progression, providing engaged. international touring stage, the powerful rhythmic and album provides a small break by the intense sound barrage a wonderfully awkward vibe Eventually, the song brings they also showed they can Djent qualities the band is with “Retrospection.” Right they just endured. that follows the vocals into a in electronic elements to provide the genre with more known for with songs like “I away, this song provides a With songs like “Pit of Con- period of the song that slows change the eerie vibe into than just simple riffs and Speak Astronomy” and “Pi- twist, as the initial lyrics sciousness,” “Pausing Death,” down completely into a jazz something powerful and de- heavy growls, leaving more to sces.” The opening of the song are in Ukranian. Normally “Noah” and “The Prophecy,” vibe that then changes again manding. The song ends with a be desired by their fans. hits the hard and heavy pace Smailyuk performs all of the Jinjer does not mess around into an even heavier break- rumbling reminiscent of thun- with crushing drum beats and songs in English — however, with providing heavy songs. down. der rolling off into the distance, an equally powerful bassline the band decided to start the However, “Home Back” does The last song on the album finishing off the album with a that accompanies the intense song in their native language provide this heaviness typical is one of the most unique. seemingly sinister tone. Orchesis performers Alumnus blends cosmic, prepare for dance tradition music in Allegheny lecture

By SHAELYN URSIDA “Orchesis is such a com- At the beginning of the se- By AIDAN MELVILLE Features Editor munity thing,” Lynn said. “I mester, choreographers bring Contributing Writer [email protected] feel like so many people help [email protected] Korzeniwsky their vision of with the show and so many The Orchesis Dance Com- people come to the show, and what they want their dance “Prima Vista: Sight-reading pany is more than just a club Hearing in this setting is much more powerful it just feels like it’s a whole Al- to look like. He then designs a cosmic symphony in grav- that puts on an annual dance than seeing.” legheny thing.” a show around whatever they itational waves,” a public show at Allegheny College. It With the amount of time need, all for the purpose of lunch talk held at 12:15 p.m. —ALEX URBAN is an organization that allows students put into each per- Wednesday, Nov. 6, delved Class 2010 people to express themselves, formance for Orchesis, Lynn showcasing what student find freedom, explore their said, the amount of student dancers and choreographers into a new technology used passions and be heard within to detect gravitational waves. support and excitement is in- are capable of. There are two LIGO ob- After giving background a community comprised en- credibly meaningful for those Allegheny alumni and visit- “I want to give these stu- servatories in the United about LIGO and gravitation- tirely of their own peers. involved. ing scholar Alex Urban, ’10, States, one in Livingston, al waves, Urban delved a bit At least, that is the consen- “I love hearing how much dent choreographers and explained how LIGO obser- Louisiana, and one in Han- deeper into sound and its sus of current Orchesis mem- people love Orchesis because student dancers that extra vatories are helping scientists ford, Washington. These ob- characteristics like frequen- bers this past week as they hearing from other people, highlight, that extra shimmer observe the universe. geared up for the opening of ‘Oh my gosh, I’m so excited cy, pitch and timbre. These on top of the hard work and LIGO stands for “Laser servatories are shaped like an their highly anticipated annu- for Orchesis’ makes it seem “L,” with two, 2.5-mile long characteristics are important dedication that they put in,” Interferometer Gravitation- al show. a lot more worth it being in when looking at LIGO data al-Wave Observatory.” LIGO arms that serve to detect the This year, Orchesis raises Shafer (Auditorium) till’ like Korzeniwsky said. because they provide specif- 2 a.m.,” Lynn said. observatories use lasers to waves. its curtains at 8 p.m. Thurs- To do this takes an enor- ic information about astro- day, Nov. 14, for the 76-year Lynn stressed how much of detect gravitational waves in “Because gravity is very mous amount of time com- nomical events. tradition at Allegheny. This an impact Production Chair space. weak, these waves are really, Alex Korzeniwsky, ’21, has mitment — Korzeniwsky and When comparing an year, the theme of the show is “There are some things really tiny,” Urban said. “The “Circus.” made on the show this year. his six technicians, the week that you cannot see with clas- event like a black hole merg- The position of production reason LIGO has to be so Orchesis has been in the leading up to the show’s open- sical telescopes,” Urban said. er to a neutron star merger, chair is fairly new to Orchesis. huge is because we are look- works for the current chore- ing, spent over 160 hours in “There is a wealth of new in- one can quickly detect the ographers since spring 2018, Korzeniwsky was brought on ing for really tiny things.” Shafer Auditorium creating, formation that we are learn- difference between the two and auditions and rehearsals two years ago to fill the posi- Gravitational waves are tion of stage manager, which ing about, like how massive by looking at the intensity of started almost immediately tweaking and working out the disturbances of spacetime was previously occupied by stars form and how they die. sound, with frequency being in August for company mem- kinks to produce this spectac- a variety of people who were This is a big piece of the puz- created by violent and en- the y-axis and time being the bers. ular masterpiece. lacking the experience in pro- ergetic processes of the uni- x-axis. Rachel Lynn, ’20, is the zle that we never had before.” duction management. Korzeniwsky said he cares verse. To picture this, Urban president of Orchesis this Before LIGO, scientists “If you’re looking on the Korzeniwsky and his team deeply about helping the cho- year after serving as vice pres- mostly relied on electromag- said gravitational waves are time axis, you can see that there have played a large role in ex- reographers bring their exact netic radiation to study the “kind of like skipping a rock is a tempo to this,” Urban said. ident last year. She shares her panding the visual experience perspective on why Orchesis of Orchesis this year. vision to life. When he came universe, which included across a pond.” “These chords or patterns re- is something that wastes no “This year you’ll see us re- into this position, he did not visible light, X-rays and radio When someone skips a occur with a sort of frequency, time getting the ball rolling ally stretching our legs when have much guidance, so he waves. Instead of using visual rock across a pond, the rock or a rhythm. On the frequency early in the semester. it comes to the lighting that cues, LIGO is “listening” for axis, you can kind of tell what “I’m involved with a lot on strives to provide that for his hits the surface of the pond, complements the pieces and gravitational waves to study notes are being heard. We are campus, but I think Orchesis technicians. He wants them to and it creates ripples, which the abilities we have now the universe. is the most exciting and ev- have that same sense of pride spread out faster and faster. doing the same game with with that,” Korzeniwsky said. Urban described the state eryone involved in it is super “You’ll see us really flexing Urban said this idea is sim- gravitational waves, with the at the end of this show that of astronomy before LIGO passionate, which you don’t our muscles when it comes time axis showing how long the the dancers do, because one technology as trying to find ilar to what gravitational see in all student organiza- to the creative, supportive, wave takes to merge, and the can’t really thrive without the a friend in a crowded room. waves are like. The surface tions,” Lynn said. scenic items and elements frequency axis showing what “Hearing in this setting of the pond is like space and Lynn also talked about that choreographers brought other. pitch is being heard.” how she has found a commu- to me at the beginning of the is much more powerful than time, and these ripples are nity in work with Orchesis. season,” Korzeniwsky said. See ORCHESIS page 7 seeing,” Urban said. gravitational waves. See PRIMA VISTA page 7 AlleghenyCampus.com [FEATURES] The Campus November 15, 2019 7

PRIMA VISTA from page 6 Black hole mergers are much fast- ipant in choir, said he attended the section in the audience between the “I enjoyed the talk because sci- There will be no homework or er than neutron star mergers, mak- talk for a few reasons. Music Department and the Physics ence is often thought of as this real graded exams, but rather open dis- ing the difference between the data “I do work in astrophysics,” Lach- Department. cut and dry thing, but it’s not at all cussions and computational model- very obvious to spot when looking at at said. “My (Senior Comprehensive “The fact that we got people here, (that way),” Lombardi said. “Science ing. a graph. Neutron star mergers also Project) is on something similar to I think, shows there is a lot of interest is exciting. He was connecting the have a distinct pitch pattern com- black hole mergers. I thought the and that we could have collaborations “The students in the Physics De- study of gravitational waves with the pared to a black hole merger. talk was really cool because he was going forward where we tie together partment are very excited about study of sound. It makes the subject Along with the physics majors able to take the physics I enjoy do- music and science,” Lombardi said. this,” Lombardi said. “We’re going more relatable.” and faculty, students and faculty ing and bringing it back to one of my Urban was a student of Lombar- this afternoon to submit a proposal of the music department were also hobbies.” di’s when he attended Allegheny. Urban will potentially be teaching present at the lunch talk. Mitch Chair of the Physics Department Lombardi said he had a sense of pride a special topics course next semester. to the curriculum committee. We are Lachat, ’20, a physics and math dou- and Professor of Physics James Lom- seeing former students become as The overall goal of the course is to hopeful that they will realize this is a ble major who is an active partic- bardi said there was a great cross successful as Urban. examine black hole astrophysics. great opportunity for our students.”

SHAELYN URSIDA/THE CAMPUS Top: “Everglow,”a Bollywood-fusion piece choreographed by Sana Mitra, ’20, is performed by an ensemble of dancers on Tues- day, Nov. 12., in Shafer Auditorium. Left: Dancers gather for the ballroom piece “Transform,” choreo- graphed by Jennifer Ray, ’20, and Melanie Lewis, ’20, on Tuesday, Nov. 12., in Shafer Auditorium. Above: The dancers of “Into His Mind,” choreographed by Dai’Quan Day, ’20, strike a final pose on Tuesday, Nov. 12., in Shafer Auditorium.

ORCHESIS from page 6 “So without these passionate she knew immediately she had to get sive movement that does not limit a part of myself that I didn’t know they’d ever do something like this students who go to more than one involved. itself to a category. about,” Day said. here. rehearsal a week for an hour at a Lopez is currently the vice pres- “I try my best to stray away from His piece this year is the third Dance for Day, though, is exact- time, or the technicians who spend ident of Orchesis and now, as a se- the normative kind of contemporary part of a trilogy. “His Emotions,” ly that. Day said he uses dance as a their entire Saturday and Sunday in nior, reflects back on the impact it style of dance, and I do that because and“His Wickedness” were held this black box with me working and has made on her life. a lot of people of color specifically during previous years’ shows — this mechanism to explore things that driving this, there wouldn’t be as in- “Orchesis has helped me im- don’t feel that our bodies can move year’s “Into His Mind” is the third are different and new, and that he teresting a show,” he said. prove a lot as a person, because be- or look that way,” Day said. “Orchesis part of the trilogy. never thought he would do. This year it seems to be that Or- ing a choreographer is a really big kind of introduced me to something “The kind of story that I told my “I feel like on stage I am able to chesis is going bigger and better. role,” Lopez said. “I mean, being in that I didn’t think was for me either, dancers was about … is me working be myself completely because every- Cassie Lopez, ’20, has increased the charge of people, directing people so I tried to make my style more ab- through all of the disorganization in number of dancers for her last piece and stuff like that and just having the stract so that people who look like my head,” Day said. “(It’s) kind of ex- thing I do on stage is authentically with Orchesis. board position as well requires a lot me can feel comfortable doing that.” ploring all that confusion and being me,” Day said. “Being on stage for Lopez has been in Orchesis for of commitment. I’m grateful for the Day said he found himself lost or maybe feelings of abandon- me is freedom.” three years and has been a hip-hop experience.” through Orchesis. He is originally ment. Dance is my mechanism used Passion seems to be the common choreographer for the past two. Last Another senior choreographer from North Philadelphia, so he was to explore my emotions, and I think thread that holds Orchesis Dance year, she had 20 dancers compared who, like Cassie, has gained a lot used to dancing in a very formulated that’s what I did in my piece.” Company together. to this year’s 34. from joining Orchesis is Dai’Quan and structured kind of way. Looking at the first-years in- “It’s my senior year — it’s my last Day, ’20. When he came to Allegheny, volved with Orchesis this year, Day Admission to Orchesis is free year — so I wanted to make it bigger Day has participated in Orches- though, Day was introduced to con- looks back and remembers his time for students, and the shows will run than before,” Lopez said. “I also have is since he was a first-year and has temporary and modern dance styles, on the stage as a freshman and is Friday, November 15, to Sunday, my parents coming from California, been a choreographer for three years which were more expressive. definitely sad that it is all coming to November 17, in Shafer Auditori- and it’s their first time seeing the now. This year, his dance is featur- “Orchesis was where I found that an end. um. Students helping to organize show, so that’s really special.”. ing 31 dancers, which is the largest passion,” Day said. “That’s where it He remembers thinking and Lopez said that dance has always group he has worked with. was introduced to me, which is why hearing from fellow senior choreog- Orchesis will be collecting donations been a passion of hers, so when she Day said his style is more of his I think I’m so strongly connected to raphers that they were not going to which will go to their philanthropy, saw Orchesis as a first-year student, own because he does more expres- it now because it introduced me to dance in college or that they thought French Creek Valley Conservatory. AlleghenyCampus.com 8 November 15, 2019 The Campus [SPORTS] Allegheny Women’s Basketball opens season with victory Gators stymie Bison with strong defensive performance, final score of 58-43

By HENRY SUTTER but I’m still really excited for (the Sports Writer game).” [email protected] Soilis finished the game with 10 points and a team-high sev- The Allegheny College Women’s en rebounds. Costanzo said that Basketball team opened their Soilis was named as one of three season with a 58-43 victory over team captains along with Skow- Bethany College on Wednesday, ron and Rylee Donovan, ’21, and Nov. 13, in the Wise Sport and that she has been a team leader Fitness Center. for multiple seasons. As the only The Gators finished last sea- senior on the team, Soilis has no- son 6-20, and one of their six ticed an expansion in her leader- wins came against the Bisons ship role this season. 69-54 in Bethany, West Virginia. After missing the North Coast “I try to be as vocal as I can Athletic Conference playoffs in practice,” Soilis said. “I always for a third straight season, the try to encourage people and try Gators look to return to promi- to help them if they aren’t un- nence within the conference. derstanding a play. I know how “We can get back to our win- tough it is to come in as a first- ning ways by trusting in each year to play and impact the team. other, staying disciplined to our I try to take them under my wing process, and believing that we and help them.” can (win),” Head Coach Kate Costanzo said. “We have a tal- ented group and are very excited for the journey.” HENRY SUTTER/THE CAMPUS Under Costanzo, the Gators Above: The Allegheny College Gator defense stifles the Bethany College Bison offense, allowing only 43 points on have played in the NCAC cham- 18-50 shooting on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the David V. Wise center. It is always our goal pionship game three times in her Below: Allegheny makes 14-18 free throw attempts against Bethany, with pictured shooter Chloe Rabold, ‘22, mak- to get to the NCAC ing 1-2 free throws on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the David V. Wise center. 12 seasons, most recently in the tournament, play 2015-16 season, according to for and win a NCAC the team’s online statistics. While Championship.” none of the players currently on the roster have competed in an —KATE COSTANZO NCAC playoff or championship Allegheny College game, Costanzo said that the ex- perience is one that she hopes to share with her team this season. The first-year class contrib- “It is always our goal to get uted 20 of the Gators 58 points to the NCAC tournament, play on the night, nine of which came for and win a NCAC Champi- from Caldwell who also led the onship,” Costanzo said. “There team with five assists. If the first is nothing quite like playing for game was any indication, the the NCAC championship and it’s first-year class will feature prom- something that I wish all of our inently for the team as the Gators student athletes can experience search for their first playoff ap- during their careers.” pearance since 2015-16. After finishing second on the The Gators will remain at team in points and rebounds a home for their next two games season ago, Julianna Skowron, as they face Goucher College at 3 ’21, is excited to help the team p.m. Friday, Nov. 15,. and Grove win more games in the 2019-20 City College at 1 p.m. Saturday, season. Nov. 16, The two games are part “My expectations for this of the Greg Richards ’08 Memo- season are to get more confer- rial Classic. ence wins, and I’m confident that To keep their playoff hopes we will be able to improve from last season,” Skowron said. “Also, high, the Gators will look to I feel like the sophomores have Skowron added two more will be a big factor in helping me 18-50 from the floor. While the to Zoe Soilis, ’20, the team was build upon their opening night stepped up their game from last points in the second half to fin- score,” Skowron said. Bison tightened up defensively in prepared for the Bison, but they success throughout the remain- year, so they’re definitely going to ish with a team high 14 points. While she finished 0-3 be- the second half, the Gators were were disappointed to have to wait der of the season, according to play a role in our success.” She said that she worked on her hind the three-point line, the able to hold off a 13-7 fourth an extra day to start the season. Costanzo. The Gators led the Bison offensive game throughout the team shot 6-18 due in part to a quarter run by the Bison to win “I can’t believe it actually “This year’s group is com- 20-11 after the first quarter and offseason to develop into a dy- 3-4 shooting night from Chloe 58-43. got cancelled. That’s never hap- mitted to getting back to the top Skowron led the team with eight namic scoring threat for the Ga- Rabold, ’22. Rabold finished Despite a weather delay that pened (while I have been with of the NCAC,” Costanzo said. points, followed by Alexis Cald- tors. with 12 points, the second most caused the game to be resched- the team),” Soilis said. “We had “They show up each day with well, ’23, with seven. The Gators “Going into this season, I’ve on the team. uled from Tuesday, Nov. 12, to a quick shootaround last night positive attitudes and strong entered the locker room at half- been working on my three-point- Bethany was unable to keep Wednesday, Nov. 13, more than and stayed focused on our goal work ethics. We’re focused on time up 40-21, and Skowron led ers and I’ve been working on consistent offensive pressure on 200 fans came to support the of beating Bethany. A lot of us getting better as a team with each all scorers with 12 points. driving to the hoop more, so that the Allegheny defense and shot Gators and Bison. According were bummed that we didn’t play, practice and game.” GATOR CHECK IN FINAL SCORES UPCOMING EVENTS

Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Football Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Women’s Swim-

Saturday, Nov. 2 Saturday, Nov. 2 Friday, Nov. 8 Friday, Nov. 15 Wednesday, Nov. 20 ming Nov. 22 - Nov. 24 Final Score: 1-2 Final Score: 0-3 Final Score 24-14 Meadville, PA Erie, PA Oberlin, OH

Football Women’s Swim- Men’s Basketball Women’s Lacrosse Women’s Basket- Women’s Basket- Saturday, Nov. 2 ming Tuesday, Nov. 12 Saturday, Nov. 16 ball ball Final Score 45-22 Friday, Nov. 8 Final Score: 86-81 Grand Rapids, MI Thursday, Nov. 21 Tuesday, Nov. 26

Final Score: 1st of 3 Erie, Pa Meadville, PA

Women’s Field Women’s Basket- Women’s Basket- Women’s Basket- Hockey Men’s Swimming ball ball Men’s Swimming ball Saturday, Nov. 2 Friday, Nov. 8 Wednesday, Nov. 13 Tuesday, Nov. 19 Nov. 22 - Nov. 24 Saturday, Nov. 30 Final Score: 0-5 Final Score: 1st of 3 Final Score: 58-43 Meadvile, PA Oberlin, OH Meadville, PA