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B R K ’ consin and is a renowned sleight-of- ter, Jessica, is 23 and lives in Memphis Hass has begun to get involved with STAFF WRITER hand magician. His magic career start- working as a volunteer at the refugee local synagogues and with the Jewish ed around the same time President center. e Hass’s dog, Biscuit, is an federations here in Memphis. She plans Since settling into our institution, Hass decided to pursue college admin- adorable female Shih Poo (a Poodle to be an advocate for Jewish activity on President Marjorie Hass and her hus- istration. crossbred with a Shih Tzu). campus. She also strongly supports in- band Dr. Lawrence Hass have been the When asked about the roots of his Having moved around a lot, their terfaith dialogue both on-campus and talk of the town. interest, he said, “I became interested perspective on Memphis life is unique. in the world. e opportunity for peo- President Hass grew up in Chicago in magic primarily as a philosopher. ey have moved from a big university ple of diff erent faiths to sit down and and attended the University of Illinois I wrote my doctoral dissertation on setting in Urbana-Champaign to the discuss what their traditions mean to at Urbana-Champaign were she met her perception and the philosophy of art. medium-sized city of Philadelphia to a them is what she hopes to enrich during husband during her graduate program. Once I started my position in Penn- small town in Texas. her offi ce. Both Lawrence and Marjorie achieved sylvania, I had an encounter one night President Hass believes the qualities of When asked what their favorite pizza PhDs in philosophy at Urbana-Cham- with a magician on television [it was a Memphis as both a city and a commu- was they immediately responded Chi- paign and began their twenty-year aca- 1994 special starring David Copper- nity make it a very rich environment. cago Deep Dish from Lou Malnati’s. demic careers at Muhlenberg College in fi eld, whom he later met in person]. She said, “[It is] both so historic and ey even said they have have had it Pennsylvania as philosophy professors. It woke me up [to the fact] that magic impactful, but also lively. is is very fl own to them for delivery! With regard Dr. Hass’s interest in college adminis- performance was a form of art that had new for us…. We’re just so excited to to hobbies, the couple does not watch tration began at Muhlenburg, and it led been completely undertheorized. No immerse ourselves.” much TV, however, they enjoy reading. the couple to North Texas as Dr. Hass one had talked about it… It was often President Hass and her husband are President Hass loves yoga and medita- accepted a presidency at Austin college. shunted to the side… I had found an already members of museums around tion. Dr. Hass and his son, Cameron, e couple spent the next eight years in area ripe to explore and so I did that.” Memphis such as the art museum and love to play Magic the Gathering and Austin until Dr. Hass transitioned her For the past 25 years, Dr. Hass has the Civil Rights Museum. ey even at- he is also a hardcore Green Bay Packers leadership to Memphis. When asked been consistently performing magic. tend plays at local theatres. fan. He had even bought a share of the why she chose Rhodes as her next en- In 2010, he had so much business that President Hass noted how “… Rhodes team! He can also sing, play the guitar deavor, she said, “[Dr. Hass and I] fell he retired as a college professor to be a is so beloved in Memphis that people and the piano in love with the college for the same full-time magician. He loved teaching, have just reached out to us. As soon as It is great to know the face behind the reason that students do. We wanted but he was enthralled by the additional we say ‘Oh, we’re with Rhodes College,’ school as more than just a face. If one to be at a place that really values lib- level of learning within magic. He now people want to embrace us and want to ever has an opportunity to talk with the eral arts and values relationship-driven performs and teaches magic. He is even welcome us into the community and Hass family it will become clear how teaching… We were excited about the a part of a magic school in Las Vegas. make us feel at home.” well they fi t into the Rhodes commu- idea of being at a liberal arts college e couple’s son, Cameron, is 28. He She mentioned how welcomed the nity. that’s in a city.” lives in Philadelphia and works in re- two felt by “…a signifi cant and en- Dr. Lawrence Hass grew up in Wis- search in Princeton, NJ. eir daugh- gaged Jewish community.” President Page 2 The Sou’wester October 20, 2017 News, Cont’d Rhodes Urban Forestry Fellowship By India Nikotich ’19 “I like my job because half the time entire forest – what would prevent the fifteen parents come to walk with us Staff Writer is spent outside,” Hope said. “I think it Old Forest from being developed if it around campus. The updated brochure is so important to research spaces like weren’t a state natural area?” is available in Burrow so that anyone Economics and Environmental Stud- this. Overton Park especially is one of This semester, Hope and her partner can do the tour on their own.” ies major Helen Hope ’18 has spent the only and largest concentrated urban Maddie Smith ’18 are leading an an- Hope plans to channel her experienc- many days in the Old Forest of Over- forest in a large metropolitan city which thropological survey about the com- es into a career in environmental law. ton Park with a GPS and clipboard in I don’t think a lot of people know.” munity’s perception of the forest while “This fellowship has given me a lot of hand. Since the summer of 2016, Hope Many of the issues the Park faces di- hosting programs for students to edu- insight into issues like land usage and has worked in the park’s conservatory as rectly impact the community just be- cate themselves on the ecological diver- the conservation of green spaces,” Hope part of the Rhodes Urban Forestry Fel- yond the gates of Rhodes. sity on campus. said. “After a whole summer spent iden- lowship. Alongside the Farmers Market “I got to work for the Conservancy “The other half of our job is being tifying trees on campus, now I can spit Fellows, Hope has spent many hours during the Greensward controversy,” in charge of the Rhodes arboretum and out fun facts about them to my friends. each week conducting studies and sur- Hope said, referring to the Memphis making sure it is ready for recertifica- It’s a fun party trick.” veys on the plot of land across North Zoo’s damaging usage of parts of Over- tion this fall,” Hope said. “We celebrate Parkway under the direction of Profes- ton Park as overflow car parking. “The it with Arbor Day events and doing tree sor Kimberly Kasper. Greensward issue can be applied to the tours. Over Parents’ Weekend, we had V-Day Hosts Feminist Mixer By Grace Lemons ’20 the spring, “The Vagina Monologues.” with strips of paper with questions pro- tions with other students they may have Staff Writer The Feminist Mixer was a way for stu- voking intelligent conversation about never met before. Another station held dents who identify as feminists to dis- current social and political issues relat- coloring books with pictures of famous Rhodes College’s V-Day organization cover themselves on campus and enjoy ing to women and feminist concerns. and important women in history, pro- hosted a Feminist Mixer on October a range of snacks including pizza rolls The activity included questions such as moting creativity and easy discussion 5th in the East Village Lodge. The or- and a cheese platter. “How do you smash the patriarchy?” with fellow feminists. Some students ganization is “a movement focused on The event included stations with and “What is one critique you have of chose to simply wander around the raising awareness and funds to help different activities designed to inspire modern feminism?” There were also room, acquiring different perspectives stop violence against women and girls.” feminist discussion, analysis of current questions like “What is your favorite and learning from their fellow students’ It puts on various events throughout issues and conversation between new smell and what memory does it remind experiences. the year, including its main program in acquaintances. One station held a cup you of?” to ease students into conversa- Lock Your Cars, Lock Your Dorms By Will Melton ’21 A few weeks ago, Mitchell Smith’s lock. As Koonce called Campus Safe- Campus Safety advised students to Staff Writer ’19 car was stolen from campus. Ac- ty, the culprit disappeared from sight. make sure their possessions are as safe cording to Director of Campus Safety There have been a number of similar as possible. The security cameras caught While Rhodes is a gated community Ike Sloas’ report, the suspect jumped small thefts around campus from cars one of the thieves walking around the that has taken pride in its safety stan- the fence near East Village in order to and dorm rooms. While students can parking lot, just stealing from cars that dards and well-trained Campus Safety steal the car. It was also reported by be identified by security cameras and were already unlocked. Campus Safety staff, there have been a surge of break- Anna Koonce ’19 that an unknown prosecuted by the guidelines set in the can be contacted through their phone ins giving students a cause for unrest re- person attempted to gain entrance into honor code, recent thefts have been line (901-843-3880) 24/7 should stu- cently. Among the several crimes were a an East Village room. Koonce was in particularly concerning as some of these dents ever feel the need for an escort or car theft, bike thefts, a break-in and an the East Village common room when crimes have come from perpetrators assistance. armed burglary off campus. she noticed someone trying to pick the outside campus gates.
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Editors-in-Chief, Jordan Hulseberg ’19 Staff Writers, Rohan Kaza ’21, & Will Morrow ’19 India Nikotich ’19, Ayalita Crosston ’20, Chief Design Editor, Zoe Laulederkind ’18 Jacob Greenberg ’21, Sam Brown ’21, Chief Copy Editor, Katie Brewster ’18 Rylan Lorance ’21, Noah Mesa ’21, Operations Editor, Hope Johnson ’19 Grace Lemons ’20, Madeline Dean ’19, Will Satire Editor, Meaghan Pickles ’19 Melton ’21 Circulation Editor, Warren Socher ’19
Interested in joining The Sou’wester?Have any stories you think need a voice? Comments/concerns? Email us at [email protected] Find us on Instagram @souwesternews and Facebook at facebook.com/souwesternewspaper October 20, 2017 The Sou’wester Page 3 Within the Gates Opening Rhodes to Conversation By Ayalita Crosston ’20 who signs the commitment to diversity gender identity. Although this was what same-sex partner broke up with them.” Staff Writer actually commits to diversity. the diversity statement has aimed to Extracurriculars have presented an- “It’s nice to have a statement, but achieve, and has made progress in do- other intersection for LGBTQ mem- As a small liberal arts college, the what does it look like as a ubiquitous ing, the presence of non-discriminating bers to navigate. The intersection with Rhodes campus has touted its inclu- practice,” said Dr. Geoffrey Maddox. professors has not always been a given. Greek life, especially on Rhodes cam- sivity and commitment to diversity “When was the last time we had an en- “I’ve been here for eleven years and pus, needs to be addressed. through various functions and institu- gaged, caring, loving interaction with when I got here there was still active “I’m really hesitant to share this be- tions on campus. The existence of the campus security? With Aramark? With stories of people who were sharing cause I think there’s a lot to unpack LGBTQ+ working group and the com- our housekeeping? We have to break about how they came out—or how they around Greek identity,” said Dr. Mad- mitment to diversity pledge are meant down that privileged status and say ev- were outed—to someone who was fac- dox. “[Fraternities] put men in an all- to show the college’s forward-thinking- ery member of our community actual- ulty or staff who then responded very men group where masculinity has to be ness in respects to a Queer presence. ly is a member of our community and negatively,” Detrie said. “That is the not performed at this ridiculous level in all But many think the work towards un- should be treated that way. That’s one too distant past. If there isn’t some sort of these ways. It becomes stifling, it be- derstanding and respectfulness should way I’d like to see the diversity state- of signal out there can we fully trust comes overwhelming. Hit the pressure not stop there. ment extended as well.” that every faculty and staff and person valve and let it go. Reduce the perfor- “I think our diversity statement could The statement was created to be ap- here is a safe zone?” mance, like the demand on masculin- use some work,” said Dr. Noelle Chad- plied to all on campus, thereby creating Conversations would not only need to ity performance in Greek life. It works dock, Associate Dean of Student Af- a safe and open-minded environment. be opened between LGBTQ and non- same with sororities.” fairs. “I find the written statement to This has not been entirely successful. LGBTQ students, but also between fac- The only way to remedy these issues have all the right language, the politi- The implementation of safe spaces on ulty and staff. and perpetuate expansive mindsets will cally correct language. For me it’s more campus was intended to give students “It would be interesting to have these be through education and conversation. about the conversation in the commu- an area to discuss with people already conversations with [faculty] who don’t “Extra-curricular curriculum, if we nity.” aware of LGBTQ+ issues on campus have these conversations,” Dr. Chad- can go there, around educating our stu- Chaddock would like these conver- and educated in that language. With dock said. “I imagine part of their nar- dent groups about their role and how sations to involve understanding the these spaces come debates about if safe rative is around what they understand they intersect with the community,” language and terminology prevalent in spaces are too narrow and should be ex- or misunderstand.” Dr. Maddox said. LGBTQ+ groups, the importance of panded. The most obvious disconnect seems Rhodes College will truly fulfill its preferred pronouns and the intersec- “Why is it only safe space for to have been between LGBTQ students commitment to diversity once students, tions of LGBTQ+ members with differ- LGBTQ?” asked Pam Detrie, Director and non-LGBTQ students, although faculty and staff become more aware of ent aspects of Rhodes life. To be able to of Student Counseling. “We already do there have also been disconnects be- their presence and effect on those with- have these conversations, however, will three hour training and that is just the tween LGBTQ faculty and non- in other communities. require an environment that feels open tip of the iceberg. We don’t even get an LGBTQ faculty. “I think we’re missing an opportunity and safe to discuss these issues. opportunity to get into a lot of issues “I have done a lot of these panels so to support each other,” Dr. Chaddock “A few years ago, one of the conver- very deeply. [We] want to give students this is a huge amount of my time and said. sations we had was whether or not to information about LGBTQ specific re- energy and I’m happy to do it,” said Dr. push to have the diversity statement in- sources on campus, terminology and Joy Fairfield. “My peers who came in corporated as part of the honor code,” definitions. And just where Rhodes is the same year with me, who are straight, said Dr. Elizabeth Bridges. “Part of be- and some of the support we have on don’t get asked to go to a lot of out- ing an honorable person is honoring campus as well as off campus.” reach with students to help care for this other people and their intersectional Some have argued it should be a giv- next generation. Those same professors identities.” en that a professor will be kind and not don’t have those same students coming It goes without saying not everyone discriminate against students for their in crying in their offices because their National Coming Out Day
By Will Morrow ’19 basic forms: coming out. ing one’s identity, Kezar highlighted the “The audience of about 20 had reac- Editor-in-Chief This process is inherently vulnerable. difficulty that “neither of these steps tions ranging from thunderous laughter Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) necessarily end. Internal work can ex- to dead silence as presenters reviewed Wednesday, Oct. 11 marked National President Lee Kezar ’19 noted the work tend into late adulthood as you contin- the most rapturous and challenging ex- Coming Out Day. Occurring shortly necessary to become comfortable with ue to explore yourself and other people. periences in their lives,” Kezar said. after Pride, National Coming Out Day one’s identity typically “starts internal- The external work is truly endless in a To properly document the event, (NCOD) honored and recognized the ly as [members of the LGBTQ+ Com- society where straight and cisgender are Queer Advocacy and GSA brought work done by the members of the com- munity] come to terms with who we the default assumptions and homopho- along Jess Newman from the LGBTQ+ munity that resulted in their obtaining are and how our future will drastically bia is pervasive.” Working Group to photograph and those identities. Taking place annually change.” Following, he stated how the This year, Queer Advocacy and GSA record those who participated. Kezar since 1988, the holiday has highlight- process “becomes external as we tell co-sponsored an NCOD open mic expressed the night was “a simultane- ed how one of the most empowering those who are close to us about our night in the Trezevant Conservatory to ously humbling and empowering expe- forms of activism one possesses within newly-discovered identities.” Regarding promote awareness and empowerment rience.” the community is also one of the most the larger, long-term scope of procur- amongst the student body. Page 4 The Sou’wester October 20, 2017 Within the Gates Remembering Lynn Conlee
Beloved Rhodes administrator, Lynn Below are a pair of stories from Rhodes and love for the stray who soon became integral part of the story herself.” Conlee, passed away Oct. 10. Lynn students featuring Lynn: known as Palmer Cat. Katherine Hancock: served as the college’s associate direc- Caroline Ponseti: Lynn was my mom away from home. “Lynn shaped my Rhodes experience tor of communications and editor of “If there was one person who shaped She helped me through some of the most from the very beginning. She gave me my “Rhodes Magazine.” my Rhodes experience, it was Lynn Con- challenging times in my life and I was work study job at the Communications Lynn worked for the college for 10 lee. Lynn and I began to grow close as I sitting across from her to celebrate some office with the anticipation of me taking years and in 2015 was admitted to worked in the Rhodes communications of the happiest times in hers. Even as I an RSA position and writing for the web- Omicron Delta Kappa, the college’s office as a student associate my sophomore graduated and moved away, we commu- site. She noticed my skills and gave me a oldest honor society for excellence in year. Then, when she was promoted to nicated regularly—job updates, life cele- place at Rhodes where I have come to feel leadership. magazine editor, she made a role for me brations and of course still collaborating like an essential part of a family. She is Lynn was also known for her passion so that I could join her. Some of the most on the Rhodes magazine. a part of that family. Lynn made every regarding environmental issues and meaningful moments I experienced in col- A year after I graduated, Lynn gave me student feel welcomed and important in her faithful care of the various campus lege were from the times I spent collabo- a watercolor painting by her wife that our office. cats that lived in front of Palmer Hall rating with Lynn on the magazine, sitting she’d had specially framed and matted to Though I am still in disbelief, I am so throughout the years. across from each other at Lynn’s big desk. match my style. It now hangs on my wall thankful that I was able to know her and She is survived by her spouse, Jill; a Lynn embraced Rhodes College in every- and is a constant reminder of how bless- learn from her how important it is to in- newborn daughter, Liat; her mother thing she did. From her daily to-go con- ed I am to have learned from and known vest in the people and issues that you care and sister. She will be dearly missed by tainers of breakfast and lunch courtesy of Lynn Conlee. about.” her many friends and the Rhodes com- the Rat, the piece of her heart she put in Not only was Lynn responsible for tell- munity. every magazine issue, and her adoption of ing the story of Rhodes College, she was an Privacy and Hate Speech By Warren Socher ’19 The free speech amendment original- speech. Supreme Court Justice Louis leader who, during a rally recorded on Circulation Editor ly emerged in the post-revolutionary Brandeis believed speech could only be television, made many inflammatory, era to protect those criticizing polit- prevented if it intentionally provoked racist and anti-government statements. President of the National Constitu- ical figures such as King George. The imminent harm. Rosen clarified vio- He was charged for making statements tion Center and Professor at George Alien and Sedition Acts passed in 1789 lence must be about to occur as a result that could have incited violence, but Washington Law School Jeffrey Rosen changed this, essentially criminalizing of this speech. The question becomes the court determined the government gave a lecture in Hardie Auditorium criticism of the president. This was not should the definition of violence extend could not reprimand speech that was before the Fall Break about the history the last federal blockage on politically beyond physical contact. Brandeis, an not seen to potentially cause immedi- of Privacy and Hate Speech in Ameri- contentious speech. In 1918, another idealist, believed that morally righteous ate violence or discord. And thus this ca. He began the lecture by emphasiz- Sedition Act was passed to prevent peo- ideas would naturally conquer morally incident, which many people would ing the necessity of separating political ple from speaking out against the war reprehensible ideas within the public call hate speech, was federally protected views from constitutional views. He effort or the United States government sphere. under law and shows how complicated then asked the audience if they think in general. Brandeis’s definition of hate speech enforcing the constitution can be in the constitution protects hate speech; The passing of this act led to reactions was applied in the Supreme Court Case varying situational and social contexts. most raised their hands in affirmation. which inspired the modern discourse of Brandenburg V. Ohio in 1969. Clar- Rosen presented a turbulent history. for confronting and defining hate ence Brandenburg was a Ku Klux Klan October 20, 2017 The Sou’wester Page 5 Beyond the Gates Exploring Memphis Through Food: Curry Bowl
By Jacob Greenberg ’21, is a fantastic treasure trove of spices and sweet cauliflower dish we couldn’t get sweet dish called butter chicken. Butter Sam Brown ’21 smells. During the week, Curry Bowl enough of. Additionally, there was a chicken is exactly what it sounds like a Staff Writers has a menu ranging from goat curries spicy chicken biryani full of various rich, creamy and buttery chicken that to vegetable biryani. On the weekend hot, sweet and nutty tastes. gives the consumer a nice change of fla- The journey for food is never too great from 6-9 p.m. for only $13.99, you can No meal at any restaurant is complete vor in the spicy buffet. for one willing to make the trek for a opt to eat at their dinner buffet. For the unless there is bread to accompany it. The experience at Curry Bowl was flavorful experience. This is how we felt fullest experience, we decided to go on Curry Bowl has a bread called naan, a worth the drive and the cost. From the this week as we travelled to the Curry a day when the buffet was in full effect. great accompaniment to the spicy goat fresh-cooked naan to the spicy curry, it Bowl—an Indian restaurant that gives As soon as we were seated we got up curry. In our opinion, the best way to gives the patron an adventure. If you the consumer a lesson in flavor and and loaded up our plates with the var- enjoy the meal is to place the curry on are looking for authentic Indian cook- spice. Although Curry Bowl is a quite a ious dishes from the buffet: goat curry, the naan bread along with the white ing in the Memphis area, this is the spot drive from campus, around 25 minutes, butter chicken, chicken 555, chicken rice provided on the buffet. This com- to get it. 4/5 stars. it is well worth it. biryani and more. The goat curry was bination satisfies almost any palate by At first glance, Curry Bowl’s unassum- probably the spiciest dish on the buffet. having the rice and naan absorb some ing presence makes you think that what With an amazing and tenderly cooked of the flavor from the curry dish and awaits will not live up to expectations. meat, it was difficult to stop eating the creating a well-balanced taste. If spicy On the other side of the door, however, delicious food. There was also a spicy- is not your style, Curry Bowl has a Memphofest, Memphabulous By Rylan Lorance ’21 lines included Jason Isbell and the 400 blend. Afterwards, the main show of Paac—a singer, rapper, musician and Staff Writer Unit, Cage the Elephant and Anderson Friday was Cage the Elephant. Brothers songwriter who has had a series of Paac and the Free Nationals. Although Matt and Brad Schultz took the stage successful albums featuring artists like During last Spring Semester, Rhodes tickets sold for $40 or more, Rhodes to perform their signature style of high- Chance the Rapper and Kendrick La- students had a variety of chances to students were able to purchase tickets pitched vocals, old style garage guitar mar—took the stage. The crowd was listen to live music during events like for $5 a night through the Big Diehl. riffs and alternative-influence lyrics that energized as he switched effortlessly Rites of Spring and Memphis in May. It was a weekend full of food, arts, live make the audience want to sing along. from powerful vocals to no-nonsense The fall, however, tended to be devoid music and people coming together. At one point, the lead singer stripped bars. Alongside the music were art ven- of musical events that drew together Friday opened with Bishop Briggs’ down to his skivvies as he implored the ues showing off local Memphis artists as a large portion of the Rhodes com- soulful performance. He belted out a audience to “let themselves be naked— well as food tents serving barbeque, beer munity. This year, a fall music festival guttural and utterly unique sound over both physically and emotionally.” and band merchandise. MemphoFest was finally created in Memphis. In its a city that has known blues since it first Saturday night featured Jason Isbell was welcomed as an appreciated addi- inaugural year, Memphofest took the began. Indie rock band Cold War Kids and the 400 Unit, a southern rock band tion to the Memphis music scene. wide expanse of Shelby Farms Park and followed with a show that displayed the out of Greenville, Alabama. The crowd turned it into a concert venue. Head- range in its pop-influenced synth rock became invigorated when Anderson Page 6 T S’ October 20, 2017 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR EDITOR’S NOTE: e opinions and views expressed in the content below are those solely of the writer and do not re ect the opinions and views of the Sou’wester or its sta . Additionally, the writer takes full responsibility for the accuracy of their work and its adherence to college policy. Letters to the editor are not edited. An Innovative, Yet Unfeasible Solution
B M R ’ new agreement is even more remote to- to solve the North Korean problem, Chinese compliance. And with its own RHODES COLLEGE REPUBLICANS day. But the Democrats’ alternative ap- why would China be any more eager to forces withdrawn from the peninsula, TREASURER proach to the problem - negotiating for do so? the United States would be crippled in China to initiate regime change itself Incentivizing China to topple the its ability to respond. Last week, the Rhodes College Dem- - unfortunately ignores bleak realities North Korean government on its own Furthermore, a non-nuclear North ocrats outlined their solution to the surrounding the situation. is an unrealistic task, bordering on the Korea under Chinese control could still North Korean crisis. Although I agree e key fl aw in the Democrats’ pro- impossible. Merely promising the with- be the source of future confl ict. Should with their overall assessment of the posal is the assumption that China has drawal of U.S. forces from South Ko- China maintain its own conventional present situation, their proposed strat- suffi cient interest in removing the Kim rea, as my Democratic friends have pro- forces in the North, South Korea could egy is overly optimistic in its goals and regime from power. North Korea is cer- posed, is certainly not suffi cient. China fi nd itself in a military standoff directly unfeasible in practice. tainly an imperfect ally for China, but is not going to start a war that sacrifi ces with Chinese troops. Such a scenario My Democratic friends are correct the present state does off er a vital buf- thousands of its soldiers, leaves its econ- raises the possibility of a new and more in identifying the motivations behind fer against the U.S. sphere of infl uence. omy devastated, and risks the nuclear dangerous cold war - one not with Kim North Korea’s actions. Kim Jong-Un’s And while overthrowing Kim Jong-Un destruction of its major population cen- Jong-Un’s hermit regime, but with Chi- nuclear weapons program is a well-cal- may give China a greater degree of con- ters, just to placate the United States. na itself. culated insurance policy for the surviv- trol over North Korea, the costs of such Even if China were to successfully e approach suggested by my Dem- al of the regime. By building a nuclear an operation far outweigh the potential carry through with such an operation, ocratic counterparts, while innovative, missile capable of striking the continen- benefi ts. If Kim Jong-Un is truly pur- long-term enforcement of the Demo- yields more problems than solutions. tal United States, North Korea hopes to suing a nuclear deterrent in order to crats’ proposed agreement would rely e recommended plan is simply too deter regime change by foreign powers. prevent regime change, he certainly will upon an impossibly high degree of ac- ambitious, too risky, and too late for e Democrats are also correct that di- not relinquish power to the Chinese countability. Nothing would prevent any negotiated solution to be eff ective. rect negotiations with North Korea it- willingly. Any feasible regime change the Chinese from violating their obli- While far from perfect, pressure and self will not succeed, just as the Clinton strategy would necessarily involve the gation to denuclearize North Korea by deterrence provide the most feasible and Bush administrations discovered. use of force, and almost certainly result deploying nuclear weapons to the 38th means available to create stability on Neither the Agreed Framework nor in thousands, if not millions, of casu- parallel. United Nations weapons in- the Korean peninsula. the Six Party Talks produced a long alties for China. If the United States is spections may work in theory, but in term solution, and the possibility of a not willing to sacrifi ce its own soldiers practice would be powerless to enforce
Hello there! For the rest of the academic year you will notice some political discourse in our Letters to the Editor section of the paper. Each month, Rhodes College Republi- cans and Rhodes College Democrats will select a topic to discuss for the entire month. ey will take turns and write into the paper every other week— responding to what the other organization had written the week prior. For the month of October, the two organizations will be discussing the North Korean crisis. We encourage you to respond to their discourse in a letter as well. Letters can be submitted to [email protected]. - e Editors October 20, 2017 The Sou’wester Page 7 Sports New, Old Grizzlies Shine as Preseason Ends
Photo Courtesy of Brandon Dill, AP By Sam Brown ’21 Conley. Other additions include Dillon bench to start the season behind start- looking stronger after their national Staff Writer Brooks and Kobi Simmons. Brooks, a ing small-forward James Ennis. championship, other teams have sought rookie out of Oregon, averaged seven The Grizzlies finished the 2016-17 to add stars to their already successful The Memphis Grizzlies are ready to points and an assist throughout the pre- season with a record of 43-39, the organizations. Paul George and Carme- begin the regular season after a 142-101 season while shooting an impressive 5-5 third-best record in the Southwest Di- lo Anthony joined Russell Westbrook slaughter of the New Orleans Pelicans from three point range in Friday’s vic- vision and the seventh-best in the West- in Oklahoma City this summer. Chris on Friday, Oct. 13. Led by Coach Da- tory over the Pelicans. Simmons—an ern Conference. However, they were Paul joined James Harden and the vid Fizdale and veteran starters Marc undrafted rookie from Arizona—added defeated by the San Antonio Spurs in Houston Rockets. The Timberwolves Gasol and Mike Conley Jr., the Griz- 7.8 points per game. Perhaps the most the first round of the playoffs after a six added veteran Jimmy Butler to give zlies—after several roster changes— refreshing aspect of the preseason for game series. At the beginning of the off- some experience to their rising stars. hope to be serious contenders in the Grizz fans was to finally see a healthy season, the Grizzlies lost veterans Vince The Grizzlies open the regular season at Western Conference this year. Chandler Parsons. A knee injury limit- Carter and Zach Randolph to the Sac- home against the Pelicans on Wednes- After re-signing with the team in ed Parsons during the 2016-2017 sea- ramento Kings but gained Ben Mclem- day and then play the Warriors at the July, Point Guard Mario Chalmers av- son but played in four of the five games ore and Tyreke Evans. Coach Fizdale is FedExForum on Saturday. eraged 9.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and this preseason. He scored 11 points leading the organization for a second 1.8 rebounds in preseason play and has in the first two and went scoreless in season against a very competitive west- potentially secured the backup posi- the final two. Coach Fizdale recently ern conference. tion behind starting point guard Mike announced Parsons will come off the With the Golden State Warriors only Page 8 The Sou’wester October 20, 2017 Satire & Personals
An Expert with Things Such as Fences/Walls By Warren Socher ’19 because the carjacker had only just nerd that owned one of those things as it is an expert with things such as Satire Writer hopped the fence in order to get into was totally asking for it. fences and walls. When confronted, campus to steal the car, demonstrating As for internally handling this crisis, President Trump was confused as to In the last month, Rhodes College that a random thief could more easi- it appears unsolvable. Nobody knew who we were trying to keep out of our has witnessed multiple vehicle thefts ly burst the Rhodes bubble than any how to handle the case, because with- perimeters, as he does as well with his but only within back-to-back nights. Rhodes student could. in the military police state of Rhodes own wall, often confusing undocu- The victims were a couple of sedans On the second night, the suspect College, MPD has no jurisdiction due mented immigrants with ISIS. and one of those new leg-powered had the unmitigated gaul to top their to the insistence of campus safety for “So you want me to ‘bomb the hell motorless-motorcycles all the hipsters previous stunt from the night before. their own autonomous law enforce- outta them’ or deport them?” asked are riding—once again making their The method was the same, jump the ment and an abundance of white Trump in response to potential solu- own lives more difficult just for the fence that blocks students from the privilege to save rich kids from getting tions regarding this two-time thief. sake of nostalgia. In the first night of horrors of the outside world, and fi- sent to the pen for weed possession. This recourse proved to be of no help, the parking lot depredation, the thief nesse Case’s Dad’s Escalade. However, Also, SRC could not send someone to unsurprisingly. Anyway, as of now, the got away with one car and the entire that is not all. To add insult to injury, the gallows who had not signed the students’ cars have been found and student body woke up the next morn- our thief decided that two cars in two honor code. promptly returned; actually I have no ing to an obituary dedicated to the nights was not enough, and promptly The college then reached out to idea, but let’s hope this is the case. stolen vehicle composed by Ike Sloas. returned back over the fence the same the executive branch of the federal Rhodes students were entirely baffled, night to steal a “bicycle.” The hipster government to investigate this issue
Inspiring: I Protested Mike Pence’s Protest of the Original Protest By Meaghan Pickles ’19 each add the amount of heat we were of the Buffalo Wild Wings chain but We were not making any headway. Satire Editor comfortable with. rather was protesting his protest of Mike eventually made the educated After the waitress came to the table the Colts professional football game. guess that I was white, giving me the After sending several encouraging to ask for our orders, I stood up. “I It seemed as though we were encoun- greenlight to protest his protest. After emails coaxing Mike Pence out of will not be ordering anything,” I said. tering some sort of classic misunder- I had recieved my to-go Big Jack Dad- his cozy Vice President’s cottage for Mike immediately sensed foul play. standing. At this point, Mike tried dy Burger and was ready to storm out, a night on the town, we met in his He became visibly anxious—amassing to emphasize he was not protesting he asked me what I would be up to the favorite Buffalo Wild Wings restau- his speaking-to-a-female-Iraq-war- professional football but rather the following Friday and if I would like to rant in his home state of Indiana. veteran sweat. kneeling of Colin Kapernick and oth- meet him at a Redberry restaurant. I Mike was nervous to leave Karen “You can’t protest this Buffalo Wild er black players during the National agreed to his deal—knowing for a fact home alone to her own designs, but Wings restaurant,” he said. “It is run Anthem. that Mike did not trust frozen yogurt the restaurant was hosting a benefit to by good, hardworking people. As an “I think his protest of the American and he planned on this being his ven- help Boy Scouts with two dads learn American, I find this shameful.” flag was un-American,” he said. ue for a peaceful protest of my protest how to hunt and fish. Mike request- I attempted to patiently explain to I replied that I believed his protest of of his protest of Kapernick’s initial ed two baskets of mild wings and sri- Mike that I was not protesting this professional football to be even more protest. racha sauce for the table so we could Buffalo Wild Wings, or any iteration disturbingly un-American. Happiest of Birthdays to My Dear Mother, Anne Laulederkind! I owe her everything from my wit to my beauty. Much Love, Zoe Laulederkind