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THE VOL. CXXXIX NO.LAWRENTIAN 14 Appleton, Wisconsin February 19, 2021 Student organizations collaborate to celebrate Black history Emily Zuniga op relationships.” access to the ballot” as the Staff Writer Each day of this week will include leader of the Organization ______a different speaker sponsored by each of Chinese Americans- This year, a week of Honoring organization involved. On Feb. 21 at 5 Asian Pacific American Ad- Black History will take place from Feb. p.m., AIO will be hosting the kick-off vocated Policy Department. 21 - 27. Several diversity organizations dinner. AIO and diversity organiza- After Schumacher’s pre- led by All is One! Empowering Young tion members will be given priority. sentation, there will be a Women of Color (AIO) will come to- Then, AIO will release a form for oth- keynote with Menominee gether to host events featuring speak- ers who wish to participate. speaker Sasanehsaeh Jen- ers centered around Blackness and the On Feb. 22 at 5 p.m., BYN will be nings, hosted by LUNA at theme of unity. bringing in Lawrence alumna Brienne 7 p.m. The University of In previous years, People of Color Colston ‘15. She will present a talk Wisconsin System web- (POC) Empowerment Week was cel- about Brown Girl Recovery, the non- site states that Jennings is ebrated in the last week of February profit she founded. Brown Girl Recov- the Native American Stu- and served as a time for diversity orga- ery is described as “dedicated to pro- dent Success Coordinator. nizations to celebrate their groups. Ac- viding community healing sessions for She also grew up on the Students participate in the virtual film discussion of “Talking Black in America” on Feb. 16. cording to Black Student Union Presi- women of color in the Bronx and other Menominee Indian Res- Photo by Sebastian Evans. dent, junior Sarah Navy, the change in uptown areas in [New York City]” on ervation of Wisconsin and name and emphasis on Black history the nonprofit’s Facebook page. BYN has worked as an educator took place because Lawrence had lim- will also be organizing a cleaning for more than 11 years. Jen- ited programming for Black History supplies drive for Harbor House. Ac- nings has a Ph.D. from the Month in the past. cording to Coreas Soloranzo, people University of Minnesota in “We were thinking, ‘Why is this interested in contributing can drop off Organizational Leadership, something that’s happening during hand soap, gallon bags, Ziploc bags, Policy and Development. Black History Month when we don’t disinfectants and other cleaning sup- Next, COLORES will be even have programming for Black plies at the Diversity and Intercultural sponsoring Yante Turner History Month like we should?’” Navy Center during the week of Feb. 22. to discuss “Loving Radi- said. BSU will host Cordero Barkley on cally” on Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. Sophomore Genesis Coreas Solo- Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. to discuss “Build- Ezra Marker, junior and ranzo, the president of AIO, explained ing Generational Wealth in the Black president of COLORES, that events held in place of POC Em- Community.” According to UW-Green explained that Turner powerment Week have been changed Bay News, Barkley works at Titletown works with the nonprofit to center around Blackness. Coreas Tech, an investment firm in Green organization Diverse & Soloranzo helped lead the planning Bay, as the director of finance and Resilient, which is based team in collaboration with several investments. Additionally, he was in Milwaukee with a build- diversity organizations, including the named one of Wisconsin’s most influ- ing in Appleton. According Fifth-year Daniel Green performs at last year’s Cultural Expressions. Photo by Zhixuan Lyu. Black Student Union (BSU), Beta Psi ential Black leaders by madison365. to their website, they “work Nu (BYN), the Pan-Asian Organiza- com in Dec. 2020. to achieve health equity on the Diverse & Resilient website Lastly, the week will end with Cul- tion (PAO), the Lawrence University On Feb. 25 at 5 p.m., PAO will and improve safety and well-being of states that he “serves to uplift, sup- tural Expressions on Feb. 27. Navy Native Americans (LUNA) and COLO- be hosting Maddie Schumacher to LGBTQ people and communities in port and advocate for the diaspora of described Cultural Expressions as “an RES. discuss anti-Blackness in the Asian Wisconsin” through research and out- Black, Trans people.” Marker said that event to lift up our Black and Brown To sponsor these events, AIO American and Pacific Islander -com reach programs. they are excited to hear Turner talk students and give them a space to used the funds allocated by the Law- munities. According to the League of Marker chose Turner to speak be- about this notion of radically loving perform in a culture like ours at Law- rence University Community Council Women Voters website, Schumacher cause of his experience within the field yourself. rence.” (LUCC) to pay for guest speakers that is the Legislative and Policy Special- and because he has the lived experi- According to AIO secretary and To ensure that COVID-19 restric- centered around the theme of unity, ist for Justice Reform at the League of ences of being trans and Black. Addi- sophomore Mia Del Borrello, all of tions and guidelines are met, this Coreas Soloranzo explained. AIO’s Women Voters. They also “spearhead- tionally, Marker felt that Turner’s dis- these events will be open to all Law- year’s Cultural Expressions will take event poster describes this as a week ed campaigns for incarcerated immi- cussion of loving yourself as a queer rence students. The Zoom link for place entirely online. Navy said that of “understanding the intricacies of grants’ rights and protected [Asian- person of color was vital because it is each speaker will be posted along with because Lawrence is currently in the our communities and how Blackness American Pacific Islander (AAPI)] rarely discussed. Turner’s biography the virtual poster for the events. can be centered to educate and devel- See page 2 Celebrating Black History Month Emily Zuniga In January, Davis reached out to Jeopardy on Feb. 2. can Vernacular English. On Feb. 16, To end their weekly events, Jill Staff Writer Navy to work with BSU to develop and On Feb. 9, BSU and the D&IC a question and answer session with Beck Director of Film Studies and As- ______plan more events to celebrate Black hosted a screening of the film “Talk- Executive Producer Walt Wolfram sociate Professor of Film Studies Amy This February, the Black Student History Month at Lawrence. With the ing Black in America.” Navy explained and Associate Producer Renée Blake Ongiri will lead a discussion of the Union (BSU) and the Diversity and help of Assistant Dean of Students and that this film educated audiences was held. Wolfram is a professor at book “Heavy,” written by Winter Term Intercultural Center (D&IC) have the Director of the Diversity and Inter- about how African American Vernac- North Carolina State University and convocation speaker Kiese Laymon on worked together to develop a series cultural Center Brittany Bell, they cre- ular English has been understood as the director of the Language and Life Feb. 23. Because those who registered of events to celebrate Black History ated a virtual event for each week of “bad,” when, in reality, it’s just rooted Project. Blake is an Associate Profes- for this discussion received a free copy Month. Malcolm Davis, sophomore February. in a different history. sor of Linguistics and Social and Cul- of the book, it is limited to BSU mem- and Diversity & Intercultural Center Each event was held on Zoom at Davis stated that it was important tural Analysis at New York University. bers only. Program Coordinator, collaborated BSU’s regular meeting time of Tues- for both Black and white people to They answered students’ questions “The goal is to leave the events with with Sarah Navy, junior and Black day at 6 p.m. in compliance with CO- watch this documentary because it and provided a space for students to a new perspective to deepen one’s own Student Union (BSU) President, to or- VID-19 restrictions. They kicked off provided a better understanding of express their reactions to the docu- understanding of Black history and ganize these events. this series of events with Black History the history behind African Ameri- mentary. See page 3

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Total Appleton tests: Active Appleton cases: Total Appleton cases: Official President’s 42,424 306 7,823 Ball slated for Feb. 20 Limited cases on campus; Cameron Jones kind of been taken away from us, We are in: Staff Writer and I think any opportunity where widespread transmisison off ______we can replicate that in some sort campus President’s Ball has been a of pandemic-safe way has been re- YELLOW tradition at Lawrence for years, Isolation and quarantine ally helpful,” Beltz said. “I think drawing students in to dress up, it will be a fun way to get to have LIGHT spaces available hear the booms of the big band something on campus that’s simi- and dance the night away. To lar to what we’re used to and for In-person classes continue, non-essential honor that tradition, the Student underclassmen to experience a employees on campus are reduced, testing Organization for University Plan- little bit of what President’s Ball ning (SOUP) is hosting a historic, increases, in-person social activities are allowed is like.” one-of-a-kind President’s Ball un- Co-president of SOUP senior following safety guidelines, and restrictions are der the stars on Saturday, Feb. 20, Stephanie Meyer said that the placed on residence hall capacities. from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. in the Boldt event has been in the works since Plaza outside of the Warch Cam- last term. *data reported as of Feb. 17 pus Center. “We’ve been trying to figure out To follow all COVID-19 proto- a way to make it still happen be- cols, this year’s President’s Ball cause it’s such a valuable event for will be held outside in a large tent the Lawrence community,” Meyer Cultural Competency Lecture to with several heaters. Fifty stu- said. “We have bounced between a dents are permitted to be inside couple ideas and wanted to make the tent at the same time while sure it will follow all protocols. We discuss Black experiences in Appleton wearing masks and socially dis- do recognize it’s probably going tancing. Students may sign up for Caleb Yuan nar will also address the ongoing efforts understanding the history of racial stig- to be a little chilly, but we believe Staff Writer that seek to nurture race relations in the matization to dismantle systematic rac- an hour-long time slot individu- if people come in coats, we have ______region. ism, as the leaders of the region and indi- ally or with their friends through the heaters and the tent, so, it The “Stone of Hope: Black Experienc- Robins acknowledged the histori- vidual citizens have begun to realize that a link posted on SOUP’s Facebook shouldn’t be uncomfortable.” es in the Fox Cities” webinar will be held cal research’s delicacy, as the research creating an inclusive atmosphere would account, as well as the Lawrence Meyer continued, saying SOUP virtually via Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 25 captures the experiences of real people improve the quality of life of everyone in Shoutbox Facebook group. is excited to see students come from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The event, spon- who visited or lived in Appleton. Due to the community. At the dance, there will be a together and is hopeful for most sored by the Office of Diversity and -In the complex and challenging content, “We have to understand our true and photo booth decorated with twin- slots to be reserved. clusion and the History Museum at the Robins said that every element of the complete history, and most of us didn’t kling lights, and there will be char- “President’s Ball has been a re- Castle, aims to discuss the history of the research that will be presented during get taught a multicultural history of the cuterie cups for the students to ally big community booster and Black community in the Fox Cities and the webinar was reviewed by academic United States,” Barrett said. “We learned enjoy. The charcuterie cups will something I know I really valued, highlight the necessity of diversity and historians and content experts such as a a history that made the experiences of be offered in a version with and and a lot of other students valued,” inclusion within the Appleton region. United State Colored Troops historian at Black people invisible … it is important without meat, both with assorted Meyer said. “It really just connects In the webinar, Sabrina Robins, Di- Petersburg National Battlefield. now that we share that history and [let cheeses. Unlike previous years, generations of Lawrentians to- rector of Operations at Manpower, Inc. “The narrative for the ‘Stone of Hope: it] become a part of our everyday knowl- there will not be a live band; in- gether, so, we’re really hoping that and board member of African Heritage Black Experiences in the Fox Cities’ is edge … and end the cycle of racism.” stead, there will be a DJ playing people will participate in this sort Inc., will be the webinar’s moderator. not revisionist history but, [rather], a “Stone of Hope: Black Experiences both classic big band music and of historical rendition of it. This is Other panelists include Nicholas Hoff- documented piece of regional founda- To view the online exhibit, modern hits to serve as dance mu- definitely going to be one for the man, Administrator of Museums and tional research that clearly shows that scan the QR code: sic. books.” Historic Sites of Wisconsin Historical institutional, cultural systems [were] in- As one of the most significant In a “normal” year, President’s Society, and Donna Sack, Vice President tentionally designed to marginalize and events of the year, some students Ball is one of the few events that and Chief Program Officer of the Naper erase the very existence of Blacks and are excited that SOUP was able to draws out nearly all the student Settlement Museum. their contributions to the emerging and plan the dance, despite the chal- body for one night. Typically, The webinar aims to discuss the expe- founding of the region, including Apple- lenges. Senior Izzy Beltz said she’s the dance is held during Winter rience of Black Americans in the Fox Cit- ton” Robins stated. excited the dance is still happen- Term in the Somerset Room in ies from the 1770s through the present, Barrett sees a hopeful future for the ing even if it’s different this year. the Warch Campus Center, where said Kimberly Barrett, Vice President Fox Cities region, as she is witnessing “I think it’s really cool. I think, students can dress up, dance to a for Diversity and Inclusion and Associ- many ongoing projects that aim to cre- especially now, some of our tra- live band, take pictures at a photo ate Dean of the Faculty. The discussion ate a diverse and inclusive atmosphere ditions that Lawrence does have booth, eat snacks and have fun. includes historical research regarding among community members. Accord- the Fox Cities region, where the Black ing to Barrett, the Belonging Committee community in the mid-to-late 1800s de- from the Imagine Fox Cities initiative in the Fox Cities” pop-up museum is a creased drastically due to the emergence convened on matters regarding antira- collaboration between African Heritage, Do you have questions about any new develop- of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), racially dis- cism and belonging in the summer of Inc. and the History Museum at the Cas- ments on campus? Do you think The Lawrentian criminatory housing practices at local 2020 and is currently sponsoring a series tle. The exhibit is available online and businesses and the “sundown” practice, of discussions on policing. on display in the Warch Campus Center should be covering any specific event? which required Black Americans to leave Barrett emphasized the importance of throughout February. the community before sunset. The webi- Let us know!

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that the opportunity to celebrate was and visual arts. At this point, they are [email protected]. Student Orgs... not taken away. still in the process of contacting per- continued from page 1 BSU has been working to produce formers to submit applications to per- an entirely virtual show with pre-re- form and send in videos. Non-white yellow zone, they wanted to make sure corded performances. This year’s sub- people outside the Black diaspora are missions will be from both performing also welcome to perform, Navy said. February 19, 2021 SPORTS 3 THE LAWRENTIAN Last Week In Sports: Kamaru Us- Unusual Sports: Below-the- belt battle in toe-wrestling plaining about how the UK didn’t pro- Gannon manFlynn defendsmean he is yourtitle friend. [Ita is notthird the tables turnedtime for the rest of the Kelli Quick someone] that if you got problems, fight. Reversing Burns’s technique Columnist duce enough world championships at Section Editor anything. Desperate to create more ______[you are] going to call the guy.” These from the previous round, Usman pin- ______tensions are clear in the pre-fight wei- ned Burns’s back against the octagon success and draw attention to their Repeated title defense is extreme- Have your friends ever gh-in — Burns and Usman stared and began pummeling him, knocking country, they decided to develop a ly difficult in the Ultimate Fighting asked you to arm-wrestle before? each other down for an uncomfortable him down. Before the round ended, new sport to ensure the UK would Championship (UFC); it requires the Maybe it happened in the school length of time, only moving because Burns was able to stand back up, but win, having conceived of the sport. ability to change your fighting style cafeteria, or you doubled down and referee Herb Dean had to literally get Usman’s confidence was far higher This plan worked for a couple of years, and defend against the toughest figh- switched to your left arm, swear- between them. here. Burns was clearly slowing down, but, then, in 1976, a Canadian came ters in the world, most of them talen- ing that that arm is stronger — well, The fight definitely lived up not throwing punches in order to pro- in and won the championships! Soon ted in unique ways. Kamaru Usman what about toe wrestling? Has it ever to its hype but not in the way many tect his head and getting his weaker after that, the sport lost popularity, proved his ability to do so last wee- crossed your mind? This sport is not expected. Usman’s previous weakness kicks blocked by Usman. It ended but it came back and is still thriving kend, defending his welterweight title as popular to play with your friends was his striking ability; despite his 10-9 Usman, and while the score was today! against Gilbert Burns in UFC 258. on the playground, and it's exceed- superior wrestling skills, Burns had technically tied at this point, everybo- Besides that tragic mis- This will be Usman’s third title defen- ingly uncommon to see germaphobes proven himself in previous contest to dy and their mother could tell the hap in which the Canadian ended se in the welterweight class. getting into this game. Still, it has be an expert boxer. It was a surpri- direction this fight was headed. up taking home the championship Usman and Burns were become so popular that people have se (mostly to Burns), in that respect, Round three began the title, there’s now a steady UK Champ already fierce opponents of each suggested competing in toe-wrestling to watch Usman throwing heavy hits same way round two ended — with in the toe-wrestling sport known as other before the match began. Both at the Olympic games! This sport first in the same way as Burns. Round Burns in a visible position of discom- “Nasty Nash,” and, yes, you read that were teammates together in the started in a bar nonetheless in 1974 one saw powerful hits from both of fort and forcing him to defend his right — that is the nickname he chose. Sanford Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in the United Kingdom (UK), specifi- them, but Burns had the upper hand wounded head. Almost immediate- Anyway, Nasty Nash has been UK’s Gym, where over 200 sparring mat- cally Derbyshire. Though they tried to early, pinning Usman against the ly, Usman toppled Burns with vici- Champion for 12 years in a row now! ches between them went down and get this sport into the 1997 Olympic cage and unloading huge hits on him. ous strikes, ceaselessly attacking him. How does he do it; what is his strate- where their children became friends. games, the idea was shot down. Was it Luckily for Usman, Burns slipped The beating only ended when Herb gy? He claimed: “My technique … is to According to Usman, Burns’s decision too unsanitary or just too ridiculous to and was forced to take a wrestling Dean stepped in, as Burns was obvi- hurt the first person that comes into to try and dethrone him felt personal, broadcast? Regardless, it is still widely stance on the ground, as he wan- ously close to passing out. Usman the ring with me: hurt them bad and as he assumed they were better fri- played in the UK. ted to avoid Usman’s unpredictable won round three in just 34 seconds, terrify everyone else,” so said Nasty ends: “When you spend so much time The rules for toe-wrestling hands. Throwing heavy body punches the technical knockout giving Usman Nash. That quote was astonishing to with a team — I've always been there, are pretty simple. Players compet- as Burns lay in a defensive position, his third straight welterweight title me. I didn’t think of toe-wrestling to that's where my career has always ing must take their shoes and socks he was forced to stand up and con- defense. The massive change-up in be such a dangerous and competitive been, and I was there from the start — off, though it is customary that your tinue boxing, where he regained the Usman’s game, as well as the string game compared to actual wrestling. and when you go in and you give them opponent does it for you as a sign upper hand by landing more explosive of difficult victories, has the UFC That kind of attitude would make me the world championship, and then of respect. With shoes off, the com- hits. Returning to their respective cor- community talking: is Usman on his fear to be in any ring with him, and it things play out the way that they are, petitors face each other “toe-to-toe” ners, Usman looked hurt and for good way to becoming the best pound-for- clearly works, for he is the reigning it's kind of tough when people start across the “toedium” — the official reason. Burns won the round 10-9. pound welterweight of all time? How champion. It looks like Nasty Nash taking sides.” Burns’s own statements toe-wrestling term for stadium — Round two began with many more defenses before he rivals has finally made the UK’s dream come in an interview with ESPN reporter where they interlock their big toes Burns mixing up his strikes to throw the likes of Georges St-Pierre, a figh- true — smite them out of fear, the fear Marc Raimondi contradict Usman’s and try to force each other off the toe- off Usman; even though his explo- ter with 11 wins in the welterweight that comes from Nasty Nash’s strong own feelings: “We were never ... He dium (a lot more like arm-wrestling sive punches were already effecti- division and a title in the middlewei- and dangerously conniving toes. was the guy that always gave me good than professional wrestling). Before ve, he began adding leg kicks to his ght division also? Time will tell, but Like most sports, though, work. I would see the guy twice a day. the match begins, though, there is arsenal. Though he was backing up Jorge Masvidal will be the next fighter there are chances of injury. Nasty [He is] like a guy that you see in your a full toe inspection that a qualified Burns for the fight’s start, Usman to dethrone the welterweight class’s Nash himself broke four of his toes in [workplace] every single day and work nurse performs before competing (For threw a massive right straight that king. the 1997 semifinals, and then popped with [that] guy, [but] that doesn't toe fungus or sharp nails?). After the visibly hurt Burns, and this is where other player removes their socks and them back in and took home the shoes, they interlock their toes and championship. This toe wrestling title then try to pin one another’s foot to ironically led Nasty Nash to perform their respective side of the ring. There on the popular show “Britain's Got This Week in Sports History: Revisiting are three rounds total, and to win you Talent,” where he attempted to regain must beat your opponent at least two the title of “most eggs crushed with out of the three rounds. This sport has toes in a single minute,” which he Jordan's upbringing on his birthday a bit of a twist, though. You must use accomplished. Besides broken toes, both of your feet, for you switch off contestants also sprain their ankles Gannon Flynn improve his game to overcome. If the other McDonalds’s All-American and complain of back problems, due stories are to be believed, Michael and recruits — O’Neal scored 18, Rivers between your right and left foot every Section Editor round. It seems important also to to the position these players' bod- ______Larry hardly ever left the court during scored 20 and Ewing didn’t even play. ies have to be in to play. Which do the day — they only ever took breaks Having maxed out his potential mention that there are no time limits There is no more recogniz- you think you wanna play now, arm, to eat, sleep and fight, which their at every level, it should’ve been a sur- in the rounds and the fact that play- able name in basketball, and possi- thumb, or toe wrestling? Do you dare parents often had to break up. prise to nobody that colleges across ers can only compete with the same bly any sport, than Michael Jordan’s. go up against the legendary Nasty Clearly, the competitive drive ran the U.S. were trying to court him — sex, which I thought was odd for this His legacy, even after the likes of Nash, or has this “dainty” sport sud- in their family, and this was confirmed North Carolina, South Carolina, Duke sport, but not uncommon for sports in Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, is denly become more cutthroat beyond by their high school basketball coach, and Syracuse, to name a few. Despite general. something that remains hard to repli- your blanket of courage? That power Pop Herring: "Larry was so driven the numerous offers, Jordan elected How the sport came about cate. Jordan’s career likely kicked off that you feel tingling inside of you… and so competitive an athlete that if to stay in his hometown, and his par- is an exciting tale. A group of friends the advent of global sponsorship and Well, maybe that’s why they play. he had been 6'2" instead of 5'7," I'm ents took to N.C. coach Dean Smith, was sitting around drinking at “Ye corporate deals, as his image became sure Michael would have been known resulting in him taking a scholarship Olde Royal Oak” bar and were com- synonymous with the sport interna- as Larry's brother instead of Larry with the Tar Heels. Smith was integral tionally unlike any other before him. always being known as Michael's to Jordan’s development as a college The legend got its start this week in brother." His attempts to gain a spot athlete; Smith was present for the history, as Jordan was born on Feb. on the varsity team, which was popu- training camp that saw Jordan’s abil- 17, 1963. lated entirely by grown seniors, were ity to become the best, yet did his best Fort Greene of Brooklyn, N.Y., is blocked by its coaching staff, on the to humble him. According to Jordan, where Jordan’s entire legacy began, basis that his 5’9” height was insuf- Smith treated all players on his squad born to parents Deloris Peoples ficient to surpass the taller competi- equally, be they benchwarmers or and James Jordan at Cumberland tion. They opted for his sophomore future Hall of Famers. He was tough Hospital. He would not make his first classmate, Leroy Smith, who was 6’7” on Jordan when he made mistakes marks on basketball here, though; and a more adept defender. Even in and reinforced the better play he saw at the age of 5, the Jordans resettled his youth, doubters were the source in him; Jordan accredits much of his in Wilmington, N.C. Jordan’s par- of his determination — he joined up professional career to Smith’s ideol- ents always had high expectations for with the junior varsity team, where ogy. There must be some truth to that him and their other four children, Herring ran him through drills every claim; Jordan won the Atlantic Coast instilling the value of hard work and day after school, pushing him to his Conference (ACC) Freshman of the perseverance by making good grades limits and forcing him to pull the best Year and gave Smith a champion- and exemplary behavior a standard in out of himself. This kind of rigorous ship in the 1982 title game against their home. This was likely a driving training allowed Jordan to obliterate Georgetown University. force behind Jordan’s own desire to his competition. Averaging over 30 Jordan’s legacy beyond his youth push himself to new heights, despite points a game and tacking on numer- needs almost no comment; a three- constantly achieving his goals. His ous games with 40 plus points, he peat in championships, followed by a parents’ efforts weren’t without was happily welcomed to the var- break to play baseball and yet another reward, though; James built Michael sity team as a junior, having grown three-peat speaks for itself, as do the his first basketball court in their to 6’3” before the start of the year. He endorsement deals, worldwide “Be Wilmington backyard, fostering a love exceeded their expectations, having Like Mike” phenomenon and the sta- for the sport in him that would change averaged 25 plus points per game as a tus of being one of the most profitable it permanently. His first chance to junior and senior. Taking notice of his athletes ever to exist. To get there, disprove others of his shortcomings incredible abilities, the McDonald’s however, most of his childhood had goal of providing students with a pro- came in the form of his overachieve- All-American commission took notice to be built around striving for goals, ment, against his equally tenacious Celebrating... fessional development workshop. At and gave him a spot on the roster, desires to break records and the moti- brother Larry. Despite Larry having this event, BSU members were joined wherein he proved his worth even vation to top himself. It seems like he been smaller than Michael since mid- continued from page 1 further with a 30-point game. For ref- had all the right role models in all the by students from both historically dle school, he was a better athlete and erence, players like Shaquille O’Neal, right places. Black colleges and predominately tough competition that Jordan had to have the ability to share with others Doc Rivers and Patrick Ewing were what they learn,” concluded Davis. white institutions. According to Davis, In addition to these Tuesday night leading Black professionals from Wis- events, BSU and the D&IC worked consin and around the world shared together to help BSU members reg- their advice about corporate careers. ister for the virtual African Heritage The workshop also consisted of many Emerging Leader Institute on Feb. 11. networking opportunities for partici- This was implemented to fulfill Davis’ pants.

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It looks almost lit aflame, a unaware, Depop is a trendy, hip, bothers me so deeply. However, part Content Warning: Brief men- place?” Lyra asks. glowing pool of molten rock. Lyra chic, teenybopper resale thrift-store of me understands that sometimes tions of suicidal ideation. Alice nods, eyes wide. “Positive.” wouldn’t mind sinking into it. She app. Basically, anything you need, people need to make an extra little Lyra looks at the photo on the can almost forget about it, all the you can probably find on Depop. cash, so I’m trying not to intensely “Did you hear that — the thing, brochure — the beautiful, craggy pil- rest of it — the craters, the burned- Although, recently there’s been a judge others. last night?” Alice asks as they pack lars of orange rock, set aglow in the out forests, the crumbling, flooded lot of hate towards people who hike Despite all the nonsense that their things into the transport. sun. Then, she looks back up at the coasts — so long as she keeps looking up the price of originally not-that- happens on that app, there is a lot “Felt it, more like,” Lyra replies. scene in front of her — a pit, filled down at the rushing river, thinking expensive clothing. For example, of greatness. I whole-heartedly She had woken up to the sound of with a pile of dusty, orange boulders. about the thousands of years it spent let’s say I find a child’s tee-shirt at believe that buying second-hand is a metal pot rattling and realized “Well,” Lyra says, “Looks like carving its way through the earth Goodwill and market it on Depop as extremely important. It connects you that the basement floor was shaking the meteor shower got here first.” and wondering how many millions a “y2k glam vintage crop top” — I’m to so many people and pieces that beneath her. “What do you think it Thumping her helmet on the more it will take until time smooths gonna get some well-deserved hate. you would have never experienced was, an earthquake?” steering wheel, Alice grumbles, “God it over again. Also, people will find those shirts before, both in giving and receiv- Alice shrugs. “Not sure. There damn it,” and puts the transport in She wants to ask Alice some- for less than $10 and hike them up ing second-hand clothes. I’ve been were a couple when we were in reverse. thing, something that isn’t about tak- to around $50. Again, they might grateful to have found such magnifi- California, but I didn’t think we’d “Uh, Alice?” ing a swan dive over the edge. She receive some well-deserved hate. For cent pieces on Depop, such as sweat- be able to feel them all the way over “We’re going to see at least one waits until she can think about any- a child’s shirt! ers, groovy pants, flowy dresses here.” canyon today, I swear to God,” Alice thing else, then asks, “Do you think Next, there’s some Brandy and so many one-of-a-kind pieces I “Maybe they just got worse? I grits out. we could have stopped it?” Melville-ers and Shein-ers. Now, would never find at Urban Outfitters mean, that would pretty much track “Okay? Where—” Alice doesn’t have to ask what there are two separate problems, or Forever21. There is nothing more with, you know, the world ending.” “Arizona,” she says. “Might as she’s talking about. “The two of us? I’ll discuss the Brandy people first. beautiful than finding a piece that “I guess,” Alice says, climbing in well go to the best one.” No, I think it was already too late by So, apparently, Brandy Melville is speaks to your soul at a thrift store. the driver’s seat. “Anyway, I figured the time we would’ve been able to.” a piping hot commodity on Depop. It’s magical! out where we should go next: Bryce * “Well, what if we were there People will re-sell their items for I’ll close out by talking about Canyon.” before it was too late?” insane prices. However, Brandy a lamp I found on Depop. Now … “Oh, sick. Yeah, let’s do it.” Alice nearly skips out of the Alice shrugs. “Who knows? Melville sells essentially doll clothes. this is no ordinary lamp, it’s maybe It becomes clear, as they make transport, spreading her arms wide. Maybe something could have pre- Their clothes are all of the one-size- the best lamp in the entire world. their way to Utah, what happened the “Now, that’s more like it! That’s a vented this, maybe it’s the sort of fits-all fallacy and aren’t necessarily Better than any lamp you’ve ever night before. It starts with a thin haze canyon!” thing that was always meant to hap- great quality. So, it doesn’t fit, and seen before. Well … maybe, I sup- of dust, which they initially chalk Shaking her head, Lyra smiles pen. Either way, it’s not like we’re the if I try to make it fit, it rips — not a pose lamps are subjective, but what- up to the wind. But then they reach to herself as she follows after. Six only people in the world who could great business model. Now, I get it. ever! I was looking for some cute the top of a hill and look out to see hours of vintage pop and driving have done something. There’s plenty If something goes out of stock, it’s decor for my dorm in the spring, and a landscape littered with pockmark were enough to turn Alice’s mood of people who messed up more than going to be rare, but don’t try and I found the perfect piece. I found a craters and smoldering rocks. around, though she was never one us. It’s not our job to fix it.” convince me that an originally $25 stained glass, miniature lamp. This “Hell of a meteor shower,” Lyra to stay down for long. Hopping over Lyra frowns as she kicks her hoodie is worth $75 because it’s not. lamp is light blue and emerald green laughs. “God.” the railing surrounding the lookout legs idly in the air, watching dust fall Now, moving onto the Shein- with a hummingbird on it. I mean, “Yeah, yikes. What’s next, point, Alice motions Lyra over. from the soles of her shoes. “It was ers. This one always seems to boggle could you even ask for more! So, yes, swarm of locusts?” “Careful!” Lyra warns as Alice someone’s job, though,” she says, my mind. So, if you aren’t aware, overall, I’m grateful for what Depop Surprisingly, the meteors don’t nears the edge. “If you fall in and die, quiet. Shein is a fast-fashion company that has bestowed upon me in the past prove to be much of an obstacle, I’m just gonna jump off after you.” “No one’s anymore.” copies expensive clothes from other years I’ve been on it, but some of the apart from a few times they have to Alice ignores her, sitting down brands, makes them,and sells them people are a little too wacky for me. drive around destroyed sections of on the edge and patting the spot next Join us next week for another for extremely cheap. However, peo- road. It isn’t long until they get to the to her. Lyra heaves a theatrical sigh installment of this term’s apocalyp- park entrance, where Lyra has to pop but joins her anyway. tic road trip serial: Almost Heaven! out to open the gate. Her eyes catch “Not a bad way to go, though, Missed a chapter? Catch up on law- on a display of brochures on the way huh?” Alice gestures in front of them. rentian.com. back to the transport, and she grabs “I mean, look at the view!”

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@TheLawrentian /Lawrentian @the_lawrentian February 19, 2021 VARIETY 5 THE LAWRENTIAN Sociolinguistics in Practice: Oxford Talk, (do!!)Efficacy(do!!) Part Three By Willem Villerius Do it. You’ll make do. Being a idolatry or dolefulness? Do you not By Lauren Kelly do gooder is better than being a do do with idolatry or dolefulness? The nothing. You could do nothing. Do jokes on you, because you just did. Anthony Burgess’ “A Clockwork a break from this work and it’s too and there and yearn for everywhere the do-si-do of undoing. It’s as easy What do I say? I don’t do what you Orange” (1962), with its intuitive much I just want Modern Family, but still here too. I suppose it will as do re mi, don’t do yourself in. I do do. I’m not the one being done in by vocabulary, has inspired me to doc- The Crown, the random movies all be in my head, my memories declare, if you do the thing, you’ll do the doers of good or evil, depending ument my linguistic environments. I because British Netflix doesn’t have of the good and the bad and the right by me. Get your to-do list done on what ideals you do. Don’t don’t will write about a different environ- my favoUrites. Whoa what why did quirks and the moments with the up, and we’ll go out and do what don’t don’t don’t don’t don’t don’t ment each week without explaining I use that spelling in my thoughts unfamiliar pound and pence where I we do. Now that we’re done with don’t don’t. Do do do do do do do any vocabulary used. My hope is oh no have I lost my accent and my give it to the cashier and have them that, just how do you do? You’ll do do do do do do. Ha doo doo. Do that readers will gradually learn spelling? Listen back to eighty-three count for me because it would be wonders compared to those do-dos. stop with this undoing self-screwing what these words mean as they read days of recordings of my voice to faster. And butter, crisp, rocket, ham I’m done with them, those doo doo nihilist doing. That’s doing too, you on and notice if I insert a word check. Oh yeah it’s fine. Nothing to sandwich in quarantine room watch- heads. What you do will do more do know don’t you? Voodoo is sure that does not belong. Through this, worry about. I say cutlery and take- ing the Thames and the no masks good than harm, that’s my dharma. doing something, however you’re I will explore belonging: does know- away like I’ve said but I wouldn’t say and the rowers and the birds and If you do it to them, do it for you. the one voodoing, voodoo them- ing the words of an environment you’re alright or hiya or ... but I will a show; and reading Darth Bane in Do it for you, do it for me, do it self doesn’t do, you do for voodoo. help increase belonging, even if one say how much I will miss it. A lot. I the quad watching the scary pigeons for them, do it for us, I don’t care, Remember, it’s still doing, just you has never been in the environment still now don’t understand how much and watching summer leave. And just do. I did the math, and you did doing not another one doing while themselves? I miss it or how much it’s meant to having to sign everywhere and greet- justice. Once we’re done here, and you go undone. You’re doing. It is me or how much it’s changed me. ings and names for food and words we’re done in that plane, that’ll do. you. If you are doing, don’t pretend Home soon yes please oh wait I know what I miss and I yearn for like hoover and peng and Tories vs There’s no way to be duped from you don’t know doing. You know actually no I want to stay I want return but when? The principal says Labour and Pret and social expecta- doing. Doing what’s right sometimes doing. It’s you who’s doing. There’s to stay I want to stay! But what if we can come back after Trinity term tions and rules of the road and beans is just doing. Do you think Donatello beauty in doing. You can doot for I have no luggage room anxiously in the summer when the unprec- and marks and tutes and with the just sat down done with life, doing your domicile, making them do a pack two weeks early and wait. Wait. edented times are over. A meal in response to the COVID-19 pandemic nothing? No he damn didn’t, he dozenfold more then they would’ve A sad mimicry of Thanksgiving and Hall in College, not the Grad Centre no one knows much more than what did even what he didn’t do. Delta done. You can do hairdos for damn pie and alone. Oxmas but no for- or Marquee. A lot like our farewell they knew before. I learned some for Omega, Daedalus doing his dues all certain. With the right to do list, you mal or bop. Another lockdown from with mincemeat pies and mulled some things and a lot for others and the way to the downtrodden down can do no wrong. Doing wrong is Boris the man who did not act soon wine and friends and reflection. But I’m proud I was there and did it and on their damnation — they all do. also doing, so the paradox is back, enough. London twice alone. I miss I never got a true formal supper (and came back safe and wow. I got to Do do do do do do, sing a happy and you do, but don’t at the same it already I miss them already I miss that’s all me, shining through). Not meet so many amazing people I don’t tune why don’t ya? You’d do better time. Ok, I’m just about done here. the Thames already I miss the Rad a three-course meal in a mini-Harry think I’ll ever forget and I’m sad that having done it. You don’t always I realize, you can’t do if you don’t be Cam already I miss Hassan’s already Potter Great Hall packed full with I’m not there in that life-changing need to be doing to do, that’s what done with this document on doing, I miss Simpkins already. Tutorials British and International students place. Extended Michaelmas 2020 they don’t tell you. Sometimes you now that’s undoing. Sometimes, I are so much work but I love them and (matriculated and from the visiting was enough to some extent but I do without doing, that’s the paradox. do slow myself and realize doers will I want to make Sally and Tessa proud programME), out of households and could have been there for three years Do you decide that you did? Or do do what doers have done in the past. and earn that tea and my time here. accommodations. If it had happened if I forgot homesickness. There’s you not? But didn’t you do? Hard to Doers will keep doing, the non-doers Because should I not have learned a it would have been different any- more to be said of course but I will say what you did? Sorry, I mean that will realize they’ve been doing, the lot here? Hmm ... at least I had fun ways. I am not sure what more to say. return again at another time, ready you did? Done slippeded my tongue. false doers will stop doing what they I mean I was chuffed to have met I haven’t fully processed it all yet, and to explore the dreaming spires once I’m done. Done with your shit. If thought they did and start doing them and learned this and done all very few understand what this expe- more. you won’t do, there’ll be someone something that’s never been done that. But I want to screaaaaammmm rience was like anyways. Anyways, to come get it done. That’s what I’m before. That’s really a beautiful thing because I want break too and I want I’m home now and still mentally here down with. Do you think that what they all do. I’m done saying undone, you are doing can be done with a and that’s how this will all finally be clear conscience? Do you do it with done. It’s un-undone, go off and do.

By Celeste Reyes 6 FEATURES February 19, 2021 THE LAWRENTIAN Black History Month: Audre Lorde Dani Massey was confirmed (modernamericanpoetry.org). I'm part of, the out- Features Section Editor Afterwards, she returned to New York to study sider, both strength ______at Hunter College and graduated in 1959. There, and weakness. Yet, Audre Lorde, born on Feb. 18, 1934, was a she worked as a librarian, continued to write and without community, first-generation Caribbean-American feminist, became active in Greenwich Village’s gay culture. there is certainly no womanist, librarian and civil rights activist. She Lorde then received her master’s degree from liberation, no future, described herself as “Black, lesbian, mother, Columbia University in library science in 1961 only the most vulner- warrior, poet.” Her life’s work was centered (Kulii, 2013). While she was there, she worked able and temporary around the injustices of racism, classism, sexism, at a public library. In 1968, she became a writer- armistice between capitalism, heteronormativity and homophobia in-residence at Tougaloo College in Mississippi, me and my oppres- (Poetry Foundation, 2019). Lorde has remark- leading workshops for Black undergraduate stu- sion" (Lorde, 1997). able command of technic, voice and expression dents. It was there that she decided to live Her first volume of in her poetry that has allowed her to communi- out her queer identity openly and dedicate her poems, “The First cate angry and outrage toward social and civil poetry to civil rights issues. Lorde lived on Staten Cities,” was pub- injustices that she has witnessed throughout Island from 1972 to 1987 where she worked, lished in 1968 at the her life. Her prose and poetry illustrate issues taught, wrote and co-founded Kitchen Table: age of 34 (Poetry in Black female identity, civil rights, feminism, Women of Color Press in 1980 (NYC LGBT Foundation, 2014). lesbianism and disability. Lorde’s work has Historic Sites Project, 2016). Kitchen Table is the “From a Land Where endured into the 21st century, and her works first U.S. publisher of women of color, which was Other People Live,” have contributed significantly to gender stud- closely related to the National Black Feminist Lorde’s third book, ies and intersectional identity theories (Poetry Organization, engaging in activism and feminist was nominated for Foundation, 2018). press work. Lorde was also involved in founding the National Book Lorde grew up in the Harlem neighborhood several other organizations, including Women's Award in 1973 for of Manhattan, N.Y. where her immigrant parents Coalition of St. Croix for survivors of domestic its personal voice of had settled. Her mother was from Carriacou, and sexual abuse and Sisterhood in Support of struggle and anger at Grenada, and her father was from Barbados. Sisters, a support organization for South African social injustice (Kulii, They immigrated to the U.S. in 1924, establish- women affected by apartheid (Benston, 2014; 2013). Much of her ing their family in New York City (Lorde, 1982). Poetry Foundation, 2018). work dealt with auto- Lorde was the youngest of three daughters and In 1984, Lorde began a visiting profes- biographical expres- was legally blind from severe nearsightedness sorship in West Berlin at Free University of sion, which evolved (Parks, 2008). She did not spend much time Berlin (audrelorde-theberlinyears.com, 2016). with her over time. around her parents growing up because they While in Germany, Lorde became an influential At one point, she were busy maintaining their real estate business, part of its early Afro-German movement and writes deeply about which had been affected by the economy of the brought awareness of intersectionality into the her identity with her Great Depression. Because of this, she did not community there. There is a documentary film name, for example, have a good relationship with her parents, which titled “Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984 – and, at another, she 1992,” which explores Lorde’s time and activism discusses beauty, also caused problems with her communication Audre Lorde, in Germany (www.berlinale.de., 2017). It has illness and disabil- development (Poetry Foundation, 2015). As a Photo by Salimah Ali. child, Lorde memorized large amounts of poetry, won seven awards, including Best Documentary ity. Lorde’s prose range and author. The two lived on Joseph’s native which helped her communicate. During her high Audience Award 2014 and the Gold Award for from speeches to jour- St. Croix land (The Feminist Wire, 2014). Over school years at Hunter College High School, she Best Documentary at the International Film nal entries. After being diagnosed with breast the years, Lorde and Joseph founded several had her first poem published in “Seventeen” Festival for Women, Social Issues and Zero cancer in 1978 and learning the cancer had organizations supporting issues of racism, dis- after her school rejected it as inappropriate. Discrimination (audrelorde-theberlinyears.com, metastasized to her liver, she published “The crimination and social injustice. Joseph died on Also, during that time, Lorde participated in 2016). The documentary has given Lorde recog- Cancer Journals.” It won the American Library Aug. 16, 2019 at the age of 91 (McKay, 2019). In Harlem Writers Guild poetry workshops. This nition that she had not previously received for Association Gay Caucus Book of the Year Award 1991, Lorde was designated the New York Poet sponsoring forum itself is the oldest African her work, especially for her contributions toward in 1981 (Kulii, 2014). Laureate (Library of Congress, 2012). In 1992, American writers’ organization (Harlem Writers theories of intersectionality (Schultz, 2015). Lorde had several romantic and sexual rela- Lorde received the Bill Whitehead Award for Guild). Lorde’s father died in 1953, according to Over the course of her writing career, Lorde tionships throughout her life. Notably, she had Lifetime Achievement from Publishing Triangle. her biomythography, “Zami.” published 18 books, containing both poetry and married a white, gay man, Edwin Rollins. And, Publishing Triangle later named an award after After high school, in 1954, Lorde attended prose. Lorde strongly considered herself insepa- in 1970, after having two children together, they her to honor lesbian works of poetry (Publishing the National University of Mexico where she rable from the groups tied to her identity, which divorced (Poetry Foundation, 2019). Lorde’s Triangle, 2016). Lorde died of breast cancer Nov. felt like her identity as a lesbian and a poet has shown through her works. In her final book, life partner, Gloria Joseph, who herself is an she wrote, “I am defined as other in every group accomplished feminist psychologist, lecturer 17, 1992 at age 58 (McDonald, 2017).

In last week’s Black History Month Features article about Fred Hampton, we were unable to publish any photos due to restrictions. This week, we are happy to be able to publish an illustration of Hampton done by Matvei Mozhaev. If you would like to read about Fred Hampton, his life and lasting impact, it can be found in last week’s print edition or online at lawren- tian.com. February 19, 2021 FEATURES 7 THE LAWRENTIAN Let’s talk about counseling Molly Ruffing In my experience, mentioning therapy 30-minute sessions throughout the day for more QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer, Copy Chief tends to make people incredibly uncomfortable, urgent appointments. They can be reached via and it focuses on the importance of open dia- ______which is partially why I often avoid bringing it up email ([email protected]) or logue in the prevention of suicide. This school in conversation. But by not talking about mental phone (920-832-6574) to meet with students the year, there have been several QPR training Counseling Services could quite possibly be health, I am only allowing the stigma around same day they reach out for support or, at least, sessions offered to different groups on campus, the greatest resource available to Lawrentians mental illnesses to perpetuate. And, as someone the very next day, depending on availability. including students, faculty and staff. If you want and could also be considered the one that is who experiences and supports those who experi- Another resource available to stu- to learn more about QPR, please reach out to me talked about the least. Approximately one-third ence mental illnesses, this doesn’t really make dents is the Lawrence University Counseling at [email protected]. of Lawrentians utilize Counseling Services in sense. It simply does not make sense to skirt Line (920-419-8167), which is a 24/7 service that some capacity but, yet, it’s still something many around the issues we face or the resources we connects students with professional counselors Through therapy, I have learned more of us struggle to talk about. have available. outside of Lawrence. The Counseling Line can about myself and the world around me -- how I Why? In terms of resources, Lawrence has be utilized by anyone, regardless of whether they can choose to interact with others and the con- It’s probably tied to shame or, at least, quite a few for mental health. The predominant are in crisis or not. sequences of those choices. I have learned that that’s something my therapist always seems to one being the services provided by our six coun- Campus Safety and a Residence Hall depressive episodes will come, but they will also bring up. I often experience feelings of shame selors. Just like visiting the nurse, the price of Director are also available 24/7 and can be uti- go. I have learned that you cannot save people, when I do very human things, such as having working with a counselor is already built into lized for a welfare check. This is something that but you can support them, and, sometimes, that emotions. your cost of attendance. You’re paying for it you can utilize for yourself or for a peer. is enough. I have learned to forgive others and With that in mind, then, it makes sense regardless of whether you use it, so why wouldn’t Regarding peers, something that I possibly most difficult to forgive myself. I have that I would generally avoid telling people that I you use it? have noticed is that Lawrentians are weird. Well, learned that being vulnerable is terrifying but regularly meet with Corynn Stoltenberg to help The average cost of therapy in the we all knew that, though. can be incredibly rewarding. me feel more confident and competent in my U.S. is $75 - $150 per session, but this varies But we’re weird in a very supportive kind of Therapy is scary. Feelings can be too. ability to navigate this often difficult world. greatly depending on health insurance and the way — if a friend comes to us struggling, many So, let’s talk about it. But, at the end of the day, we don’t therapist, according to Northwestern Mutual. of us will cast aside everything to support them. Let’s talk about how we can actually shame an athlete for going to the doctor with Considering how costly this service is outside We care so deeply for each other, but support each other and the resources that can a sprained ankle, so, why should we shame of the Lawrence Bubble, it’s a bit foolish to not caring can be painful. I speak from experience. address those fears. Let’s give ourselves some ourselves for going to a counselor when we’re utilize Counseling Services. With that thought in mind, last year, grace and be honest with each other. None of us struggling? Aside from regular therapy sessions, I reached out to Wellness Services to address are perfect. Each of us needs some sort of sup- This comparison has been made time Counseling Services also has a Counselor on how Lawrence can better support those of us port. and time again, but that doesn’t make it any less Duty for students who may need support more who experience these situations. They provided Let’s stop keeping one of our best legitimate. Why does one pain seem valid while urgently. From 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through funding over the summer for me to become a resources a secret. the other makes many of us uncomfortable to Friday, one of the counselors is the assigned trained instructor for the QPR suicide preven- even think about? Counselor on Duty, meaning that they reserve tion program.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week Dani Massey own features and symptoms. There are several other types of eating being blatantly fatphobic when you do, so, it is Features Section Editor Anorexia nervosa is characterized by weight disorders that don’t share the prevalence of just better to not say them. ______loss and difficulty maintaining an appropriate these three but are still very real and difficult to Although you can’t generalize what people Next week begins National Eating Disorders weight; many individuals with this disorder also deal with. Most eating disorder co-occur with look like as a way of telling if someone might Awareness Week, from Feb. 22 – Feb. 28. Each often have distorted body language. Generally, other mental conditions, such as anxiety and be struggling with an eating disorder, there are year, the diversity of eating disorders and their individuals with anorexia nervosa restrict their depression. If you would like to know more, seek signs that may tell you that someone could be realness is acknowledged in a special way by calorie intake and the types of food they eat. information from a reputable source that can battling an eating disorder. Common symp- organizations across the U.S. Historically, media Some people purge what they eat or exercise give you the most updated data. The National toms include behaviors and attitudes that indi- portrayals of eating disorders have misrepre- compulsively. Usually, this disorder begins in Eating Disorders Association is a good place to cate that food, calories or weight are becoming sented these sensitive medical conditions, which adolescence, but it can develop at any age. get started. a primary concern: frequent dieting, extreme has perpetuated myths and misunderstanding Anorexia nervosa is a very common eating dis- Anyone can have an eating disorder. People concern with body size and weight, fainting, of their complex nature. Today, psychological order, affecting 0.4 percent of young women and of all genders, sexual orientations, region, reli- noticeable fluctuations in weight both up and and medical research is still evolving the way we 0.1 percent of young men; other genders were gion, ethnicity, race, ability, age and socioeco- down. These are just the very common signs of identify and treat eating disorders, so, we must not reported (NEDA). nomic status can develop an eating disorder an eating disorder. Of course, each individual be able to change the way we think about them Bulimia nervosa is a similarly common at nearly any point in their lives. People of condition has its own characteristics that may and the people who have them. Eating disorders eating disorder with a prevalence of one percent all builds, weights and heights can also have differ from the others. affect nine percent of the world’s population in young women and 0.1 percent in young men eating disorders, and these characteristics do Keep in mind that it is not your job to find (Arcelus, 2011) and 28.8 million Americans in (NEDA). Bulimia nervosa is similar to anorexia not restrict to any one type of eating disorder. out if someone has an eating disorder. If some- their lifetime (STRIPED, 2020). Although eat- nervosa, but its primary behaviors are a cycle For example, higher weight people can develop one discloses that information to you, it is highly ing disorders cannot be summarized in a short of binge-eating and compensation to undo the anorexia nervosa despite its previous association personal, private and may take an incredible newspaper article, every representation and dis- effects of binge-eating, such as self-induced with people of normal or under normal weight. amount of trust to share such information about tribution of information is necessary. vomiting with the purpose to undo the eating. Men also go underdiagnosed and seek treatment themselves. If you discover that they are strug- Eating disorders are treatable psychiatric Binge-eating disorder is by far the most less frequently because of the stigma around gling but do not have the support they need, and medical disorders that can have serious con- common eating disorder since it is three times male eating problems. Any body can have an you may refer them to professional sources of sequences for health, productivity and relation- more common than anorexia and bulimia com- eating disorder. help that specialize in eating disorder manage- ships. There are many types of eating disorders bined. It affects 3.5 percent of women and two Eating disorders have a wide spectrum of ment and treatment. Do not give food or diet- that have varied behaviors that affect a person’s percent of men in their lifetime (NEDA). It is appearances. You cannot tell if someone has an ing advice or make any comments about their relationship with body image, food, eating and characterized by recurring instances of eating eating disorder just by looking at them, so, it is appearance. Advice and comments may cause voiding. They affect nearly every area of one’s large quantities of food to the point of pain, better to not make judgements about anyone more harm than good, so, it is important to just life since nutrition and functioning are disrupted often leaving the individual feeling out of control regarding this since you do not know their pri- stay in a validating and nonjudgmental role. as features of the disorders. Eating disorders are during the event. The eating is then followed vate health information. Consider phrases like If you notice that someone is in an emergency not a choice; they are caused by many factors in by compensatory behaviors to undo the eating, “She looks so anorexic,” “He totally binges,” and related to their eating struggles, such as loss of a person’s life including biology, psychology and usually purging. Since bulimia and binge-eating “They probably diet and exercise all the time,” as consciousness or severe bleeding, call 911. For all sociocultural status. Health consequences may disorder seem to be the same, it is important to offensive to say about anyone. These are only a other concerns, Lawrence University counseling cause cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, hormon- note that the defining difference between them is couple out of many phrases that our society has and health services are available to help. They al, metabolic and neurological problems which that binge-eating disorder must have compensa- normalized. Be on the lookout for insensitive can be reached at wellnessservices@lawrence. may persist for a long time after the disorder has tory behaviors that follow binges, which does not remarks like these. You really don’t know who edu and 920-832-6574. remitted. Specific eating disorders have their have to happen for bulimia. you are affecting when you say them besides 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT February 19, 2021 THE LAWRENTIAN Movies, Movies, Concerto competition winners Movies perform arrangements Erin O’Brien a more spontaneous musician even him about three days to complete, Staff Writer within classical music, making him re-recording his hour-long selection ______more comfortable making decisions about three times each per day. On Sunday, Feb. 14, the Lawrence or adjustments on the fly. He then Finally, first place entry and Symphony Orchestra (LSO) Concerto commented that the two diverging sophomore violist Alana Melvin Competition winners’ performances genres are much more intertwined shared her rendition of York Bowen’s began streaming. The concert — still than they first appear, as the skills first movement of “Concerto in C available for viewing on the Lawrence they build can so often complement Minor.” As Bowen was a pianist and Vimeo account, accessible through the each other. violist himself in the late romantic events calendar — featured the win- Nguyen, another pianist, then period, Melvin commented that the Levi Homman than a face on a poster. ners’ final performances as well as followed with Mendelssohn’s “Piano composer was a perfect fit for her. Columnist Fortunately, though, Kaluuya discussions of each of their pieces Concerto No. 1 in G Minor,” perform- She also added that Bowen allegedly ______brings the needed depth to the role. with Associate Professor of Violin ing the first molto allegro con fuoco preferred the rich sound of the viola “Judas and the Black Messiah,” Along with perfectly replicating Samantha George. movement. He shared that, surpris- over the violin, making him a prolific 2021, directed by Shaka King — 4/5 Hampton’s actual cadence and man- First in the concert’s lineup was ingly, this was his first experience composer for violists when few were Stars nerisms, he immerses the audience freshman pianist Johnathan Bass with a Mendelssohn concerto, and putting the instrument center stage. in a wide range of emotions without playing the allegro con brio move- that is part of what drew him in and Outside of the LSO competition, True stories are difficult to tell in having to speak, thus humanizing and ment of Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto made the piece so interesting. One Melvin expressed a love for chamber film. The real traumatic experiences powerfully memorializing Hampton. No. 3 in C Minor,” which tied for of the things he said made the piece music; she plays in a quartet that is of those who lived through events Stanfield also brings his all in his per- second place with senior Hung Phi compelling to play was the transition currently on a brief break for the term need to be handled with great care, formance, demonstrating the nuance Nguyen’s entry. In his discussion with from the “fast and fierce” overall feel as well as a viola duo with friend, but the film also needs to be engaging and subtlety needed to play someone George, Bass shared that the process of the allegro con fuoco movement to sophomore Kiara Didier. Someday, and powerful enough to do the story desperately trying to hide their inter- of preparation for the competition the second more elegant theme also she says she hopes to play in a cham- justice. The 1969 FBI assassination of nal conflict. These memorable perfor- was challenging but illuminating as he present, giving him a chance to show- ber group professionally. Fred Hampton, 21-year-old chairman mances by the stars are accented by pushed his limits as a musician. Bass case his range as a performer. In lieu of a full orchestra, each of the Black Panther Party in Chicago, the supporting cast, including Jesse confessed he had originally wanted to In addition to preparing for his concerto entry was accompanied by is a particularly difficult story to tell. Plemons as FBI agent Roy Mitchell perform Beethoven’s fourth concerto, excellent LSO performance, Nguyen an orchestral reduction played by Hampton, a controversial figure to and Dominique Fishback as Deborah which George described as more “dra- has also been diligently recording and Elizabeth Vaughn ‘15. She is currently this day, was a largely private person, Johnson, Hampton’s girlfriend and matic and angular” compared to the applying for graduate schools in piano based in Chicago and had also record- and his rhetoric was fiery and divi- the mother of his child. serenity of the third, but his teacher, performance. Naturally, this process ed tracks for Melvin’s audition. sive. The timeline leading up to his King also demonstrates some Proessor of Music Michael Mizrahi, looks different than usual because of For Lawrentians who missed out assassination is also foggy — largely subtle but powerful filmmaking encouraged him to pursue the third the pandemic, now requiring meticu- last weekend, the full performance undocumented and concealed by the techniques throughout the runtime. until it eventually grew on him and lous recordings and selections of audi- recordings as well as interviews are FBI aside from eyewitness accounts. Utilizing long, close-up takes of faces quickly became a rewarding experi- tion materials instead of travelling to still available. The participants spent Though it was a great undertaking, and a percussive, bass-heavy score, ence. Bass added that his experience in-person auditions. This can certain- months preparing, and the virtual Shaka King’s directorial debut, “Judas the tone is perfectly set to encapsu- in other styles of piano performance, ly be a somewhat painstaking endeav- concert is certainly an apt celebration and the Black Messiah” captures a late the feeling of tension, fear and such as jazz, have helped him become or, one which Nguyen shared took of that work. powerful moment in history with both frustration that many likely felt at the grace and force. The two lead actors, time. This culminates in the scene of Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield, Hampton’s assassination, which, with give astoundingly versatile and poi- the help of Fishback’s performance, gnant performances, and the film’s strikes an important emotional chord: final moments are undoubtedly an one of anger, sadness and devastation. achievement in biographical filmmak- The film does not end there, though, ing. but maybe it should have. The film opens as one might Instead, it returns to O’Neal, sit- expect, with real-life footage from civil ting down for dinner with Mitchell. rights demonstrations and speeches, Mitchell explains to O’Neal that he has as well as recordings of speeches by been cleared of the criminal charges Huey Newton and Malcolm X. Here, that were used to blackmail him, and King sets the tone for the time and they are rewarding him with money Make your place. In an unexpected turn, though, and a car. O’Neal’s hands shake as To advertise in King follows this introduction with he picks up the car keys from the footage of Stanfield, replicating a table. While this ending perhaps is not message The 1990 interview as William O’Neal, the quite as emotionally impactful as one undercover informant that was black- that focused on Hampton would have Lawrentian, mailed into assisting in Hampton’s been, King is consistent in his mes- stand out assassination. As this interview tran- saging, focusing on O’Neal as a person sitions into the first real scene of the and who he may have been if not for contact movie, shot from behind Stanfield as the terrible things he felt forced to do. and be he walks down a dark Chicago street, “Judas and the Black Messiah” lawrentian@ King makes something very clear: is an important and memorable piece this is O’Neal’s story. While the film of filmmaking. It presents its ideas heard. lawrence.edu. is certainly about Hampton and his clearly and concisely, and the perfor- EXPOSURE ADVERTISE activism, its core is centered around mances from its two stars carry it to O’Neal’s guilt, which comes from sell- new heights. While writing and plot ing his soul to a racist system for the choices may have made the story even illusion of self-preservation. more powerful and relevant, Shaka One has to ask if this is the story King has shown undeniable aptitude that should have been told. While it for filmmaking as a practice, made is certainly powerful and relevant, it even more impressive by the difficult Photo Feature: sometimes feels as though the film subject matter. This film as a whole is is doing the real person, that is, Fred easily the best of 2021 so far. Student sculptures in Wriston! Hampton, a disservice by glossing over his personal life outside of what “Judas and the Black Messiah” was directly relevant to the party and can be watched right now on HBO his leadership. With worse actors, it Max. might have felt as though Hampton was minimized to not much more

HELP THE ENVIRONMENT. Piece by sophomore Charlie Wetzel for sculpture class. RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER! Photo by Sebastian Evans. February 19, 2021 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 THE LAWRENTIAN Student Spotlight: Matthew DeChant Mads Layton spent recording and editing; and, Staff Writer finally, the release came in early Jan. ______2021. Collaborators on the album Sophomore Matthew DeChant include three of DeChant’s close released his debut folk album, “Out friends, two of which are his room- the Hollow Tree” on Saturday, Jan. mates, which DeChant notes made 9, 2021. Of it, he says, “When you live the process feel very natural. He also in a suburb, it can be easy to think comments, “I had wanted to include that there’s nothing mythical, nothing more collaborators, especially given folkloric about where you are — that the community aesthetic of ‘trad-folk’ it’s all just plastic houses built in the music, but with Covid it just wasn’t ‘50s. But if you dig a little deeper, possible at the time.” DeChant’s there’s all sorts of interesting things interest in the community nature of you can find in the cracks in between.” folk and shanty music did not start The album explores what happens recently nor does it stay confined to when you do look for the mythical in the world of this album. His involve- everyday life, right here in Wisconsin. ment with Lawrence’s Shanty Club DeChant’s self-given title as “folk- was “the spark that lit the flame” on singer, song-spinner, shantyman and this niche interest, though, he says, bard” feels fitting as soon as you start “Looking back, I could see the ‘symp- to listen to the music. The opening toms’ there throughout high school.” track is a cover of Peter Bellamy’s For him, the beauty of a genre like “Oak, Ash, and Thorn” — adapted this is that many people come togeth- from a poem by Rudyard Kipling — er to sing in unison — “to sing songs but the rest of the tracks on the album that have sounded for hundreds of are ones that DeChant wrote himself. years has always been something I’ve He explains that traditional folk, found too powerful for words.” or “trad-folk,” resonates with him As for the future of DeChant’s so much because the simple tunes music, he explains that, whether “[hearken] back to a time when sim- things go according to plan or not, he ple melodies, earnestness, the base has the next six albums planned out Pictured: sophomore Matthew DeChant. — two of which he is already working human experience weren’t things that Photo by Sebastian Evans. needed to either be expanded upon or utilizes the accordion alongside his Song” and “Arthur Robinson” all have than our own, and then used sound on: “One is ‘trad-folk,’ and the other regulated to the box of ‘childhood.’” stacked vocal harmonies to formu- these ambient sounds that Dechant design to give those songs some addi- is something very different but not Each of the songs sticks to the basic late stories that feel time-worn with either found or recorded and created tional context.” unrelated. You’ll have to stick around tenets of “trad-folk.” Some borrow a side of new mysticism. This is aided himself. He says, “Basically, what I The process of creating the to find out what they are.” This existing folk melodies with new lyr- by the found audio that weaves its did is created songs that sounded like album lasted from around June of album can be found on Bandcamp by ics while others were fabricated to way through the album. Tracks such they could be authentic folk songs in a 2020 until Dec. 2020. Writing took searching for “Out the Hollow Tree.” fit into the same realm in terms of as “Wall Market,” “Sausagemaker’s world that is 10 percent more magical place starting in July; December was Matthew’s antics can be followed on rhyme scheme and form. DeChant Instagram @matthewdechantmusic.

Let Me Tell You: Valentine’s Day festivities help students

Schitt’s endaryCreek comedic actors, Eugene Levy Mary Grace Wagner make connections Columnist and Catherine O’Hara as the uptight John Freidinger took place in the Somerset Room in pants were eager to talk to new people ______Rose parents: Moira and Johnny. Staff Writer the Warch Campus Center. Students outside of an academic environment. Last term, I inter- Daniel Levy and Annie Murphy are ______came and participated in the event, All of the interactions between viewed Lawrentians about what their spoiled and persnickety off- The Lawrence University cam- which was similar to speed dating participants were friendly and pieces of entertainment and media spring: David and Alexis. Rounding pus offered students two opportuni- but centered on making new friends, relaxed. In fact, it seemed to have a got them through the summer of lock- out the team is a collection of notable ties to reach out and meet new friends much like the virtual event that came positive effect on everyone’s mood. down and isolation. This term, I’m Schitt’s Creek locals, including Mayor over the Valentine’s Day weekend the day before. Tables were set up People were having fun and seemed doing the same thing, except it’s my Roland Schitt, played by Chris Elliot, with the Palentines event on Saturday in Somerset, allowing space for two to be truly excited to meet new people turn. Each week, I’m giving my com- his wife Jocelyn, played by Jennifer and the Speed Friending event on people per table, where each person amidst COVID. fort food, pop culture and art sug- Robertson, and David’s eventual hus- Sunday. Both events paired students was situated on either end. This pro- Valentine’s Day can be a difficult gestions for the dreary winter we’re band, Patrick, played by Noah Reid. up for timed encounters, helping par- tocol insured that students could con- holiday for some, not to mention with facing. What’s something you can The cast is just magical. “Schitt’s ticipants find similarities and foster verse face to face while still abiding the constrictions of the pandemic, watch, read or listen to that can take Creek” is truly a show carried by the friendships. by COVID safety guidelines. Students but the Lawrence community made you to a new world? Well, let me tell performances and, boy, are they a On Saturday, the 13th, were then given a few minutes to talk sure that everyone who wanted some you. treat to watch. Catherine O’Hara Palentines, organized by the to their partner, or their “match,” company this past weekend could find becomes Moira Rose, with all her Student Organization for University before they cycled on to the next what they were looking for. The atmo- The editors of this publication bizarre quirks and idiosyncrasies. The Programming (SOUP) and the person. This rule provided plenty of sphere of both events was not just have titled my column “Let Me Tell affection you develop for this privi- Lawrence University Community different chances for participants to friendly but was also welcoming. They You,” which is apt, as it is just me leged, rich lady really creeps up on Council (LUCC), took place virtual- meet people to connect with with- left no room for rudeness and simply word vomiting about the things I like you, and before you know it, you ly. It used the website glimpse.com, out any encounters feeling awkwardly provided students with a fun and safe every week. Granted, there is a loose will be saying bébé and wearing wigs which matches participants together long or uncomfortable. place to spend their Valentine’s Day. theme of “fun things to watch or listen as hats too. The younger Levy and for limited amounts of time. If par- Chances to make face-to-face The events also created a safe place, to because the world sucks,” but it is Murphy really stand out as David ticipants wanted, they could add more connections during COVID are few both mentally and physically, for stu- very much “This is what I want to talk and Alexis as well, with their conten- time and continue talking, but after and far between, so, students took dents to branch out. about this week, and you can’t stop tious yet loving sibling relationship time runs out or the call is ended, par- advantage of the controlled time to Palentine’s Day and Speed me!” But if you have lived in North providing fun moments of conflict ticipants are matched up with some- meet new peers. Because of the safe Friending could not have happened America for the past year and a half, I and resolution nearly every episode. one new. The platform was accessible environment created by both events, in a traditional manner this year, but do not believe that I am the first per- Eugene Levy’s Rose family patriarch for those unfamiliar with it and made no one who wanted to participate the Lawrence community adapted. son to tell you about “Schitt’s Creek.” is the straight man to the rest of his meeting a new friend safe and easy, all in the festivities was excluded due Instead of forfeiting these events this Created by father-son team family, brilliantly anchoring the series while maintaining social-distancing to COVID concerns. The extremely year, LUCC and SOUP put measures Eugene and Daniel Levy, “Schitt’s by exemplifying one of the most basic guidelines. cold weather that has impacted most in place to ensure Lawrence students Creek” is a single camera sitcom that rules of acting: acting is reacting. That On Sunday, the 14th, the students for the past few weeks can could meet new friends during a pan- follows the Roses, a once outrageously man can make you crack with just the Valentine’s Day Speed Friending have an isolating effect, so, partici- demic. wealthy family who lose everything slight raise of an eyebrow. except for a small town in the middle I am not the only one to sing of nowhere called Schitt’s Creek. The the praises of this show. At the 2020 2/20 7 p.m. President’s 2/25 11:30 a.m. Cultural episodes are just 21 minutes long, and Emmy Awards, for the most presti- UPCOMING: Ball (reimagined), Boldt Competency Lecture — with 13 episodes per season, it is per- gious awards in American TV, “Schitts Plaza The Black Experience in fect for a good cozy binge. Creek” swept the comedy categories. 2/19 4 p.m. Mudd Library the Fox Cities, Zoom Over six seasons, the Roses learn Each of the four main actors won an Fiber Arts and Chat, 2/21 5 p.m. Student how to live and enjoy their life in a acting award with Lead Actor and Zoom recital: Zofia Sabee, cello, 2/26 7 p.m. Comedy with dump such as Schitt’s Creek, realizing Actress going to Eugene Levy and Lawrence Vimeo Kiry Shabazz, Mead Witter the value of non-material things like O’Hara and their supporting counter- 2/19 7 p.m. SOUP Live friendship, self-worth and love. It is parts going to Daniel Levy and Annie Music, Warch Campus 2/23 11:15 a.m. Yoga 2/26 7 p.m. Student a heartwarming story without being Murphy. Cinema — physically distanced, recital: Helen Threlkeld, preachy or obnoxious. The Levys’ I will concede that the first cou- Wellness Center flute, Lawrence Vimeo writing manages to portray the growth ple of episodes are a bit slow, so, give 2/20 2 p.m. Ping Pong of the Rose family in an honest man- the show a little time to gain its foot- Tournament, Esch Hurvis 2/23 3 p.m. Take a Hike, 2/27 5 p.m. Student ner, one that cannot help but melt ing. All it is doing is setting you up for A+E RADAR Sabin House recital: Courtney even the most hardened of hearts. some of the best funny, feel-good TV 2/20 3:30 p.m. LU Swing Wilmington, viola, The jewel in the crown that is shows of the 2010’s. Enjoy your time Club Distanced Line 2/24 7 p.m. LU Reads, Lawrence Vimeo “Schitt’s Creek,” however, are the in Schitt’s Creek and say hi to David Dance, Somerset Zoom central cast of actors, led by the leg- and Patrick for me. 10 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS February 19, 2021 THE LAWRENTIAN Orthography as a Political Phenomenon: Why don’t we use the Hebrew alphabet to write English? Zander Buchlaw for secular education or for communi- their Paleo-Hebrew counterparts var- tionality and precedence in other the benchmark of acceptability. Columnist cation with non-Jews. So, naturally, in ies greatly from symbol to symbol, languages, Jewish people haven’t I think that, along with nor- ______these settings, it made sense to write and many forms differ greatly, to the historically written English using the malizing the social acceptability of all all of these languages using the same extent that they are virtually unin- square Aramaic alphabet. So, the next English dialects, regularizing the use For some time, Jewish people alphabet, the one which most Jewish telligible. The closest modern script logical question for Jews in the U.S. of non-standard writing systems is throughout the world have been communities had grown the strongest to this Paleo-Hebrew writing system and other English-speaking places another way of decentralizing stan- known for their consistent use of the attachment to: the Hebrew alphabet is the Samaritan alphabet, which might be, “Should we write English dard English and normalizing linguis- same writing system to produce writ- — or, at least, what is today called the is used to write Samaritan Hebrew using the square Aramaic alphabet?” tic diversity and non-dominance. As ten content in a variety of languag- Hebrew alphabet. and Samaritan Aramaic. After the Personally, I think yes, and I’ll tell you with all orthographies, if popularized, es. Although, for the most part, this As you can read more about Babylonian exile, Jewish canonical why. the Judeo-English writing system practice has declined in the modern in the highly accessible Haaretz arti- texts were written not in Phoenician What are today consid- would have a domain of relevance, a age; these texts were once common to cle “In the Beginning: The Origins but in square Aramaic letter; thus, ered Jewish languages are nothing spectrum of settings where it would almost all Jewish communities, and of the Hebrew Alphabet” by Michael this script went on to become the most more than Jewish dialects of language make sense to use it: in written com- their material spanned both religious Handelzalts, this unconnected right- cherished by Jews in most communi- groups that belong to nobody. Yiddish munication between Jews, in books contexts and every-day ones. to-left writing system is, in fact, a ties around the world. refers to a spectrum of Jewish dia- written for Jewish audiences or in This phenomenon arose script that scholars today call “square They used it not only to lects of German, just as Judeo-Arabic advertisements and other media which from the multilingual strata that Aramaic.” The reason why it has write Hebrew and Aramaic but, also, refers to a spectrum of Jewish dialects cater directly to the Jewish commu- Jewish people have historically had become known by most people as Arabic (Judeo-Arabic), German of Arabic. Even Jewish Hebrew differs nity. It would need to be accepted by a to navigate. As can be read more in Hebrew today is because Jews are (Yiddish), Spanish (Ladino), Persian in style from Samaritan Hebrew. So, I wide range of Jewish influencers and detail about in the chapter “Language the only people who still use it, and (Judeo-Persian) and many others. If think, in this way, the square Aramaic media creators, most of whom seem Socialization in Jewish Communities” because, for Christian theologists, it you’re Jewish and studied Hebrew alphabet can be broadly classified as perfectly fine with continuing to use by Netta Avineri and Sharon Avni is primarily used to read the Hebrew or Aramaic when you were little, you “the script Jewish people use to write the Roman alphabet. But if it could from Springer Journals’ Encyclopedia language of the Bible. The original probably at one point tried to write the dialects they speak.” Because we be properly embraced and honed, its of Language and Education, for Hebrew alphabet is, in fact, what English words in the square Aramaic have our own spectrum of dialects effects could usher in a new era for most of history, Jewish people were most people today call the Phoenician alphabet or in its hand-written vari- of English, I see no reason why we Judeo-English and its speakers, giving accustomed to using Hebrew for pri- alphabet, sometimes called Paleo- ant, known today as “script” Hebrew. shouldn’t also use our most treasured Jewish writers a canvas that’s entirely mary religious purposes, Aramaic for Hebrew. Although this script gave rise It’s a little tricky at first, but once alphabet to represent these varieties. their own for producing content in theological and secondary religious to all the Aramaic alphabets, includ- you set a few personal orthographical In a broader and more global context, their native tongue and setting a stan- purposes and another language for ing square Aramaic, the degree to standards, you can quickly get used to I also feel strongly in favor of the dard for other diasporic communities everyday use among other Jews, as which the square Aramaic letters can writing and reading English this way. rejection of linguistic prescriptivism to follow. well as, sometimes, other languages be associated and compared with However, despite its func- and the idea of “standard” language as What to Keep While Keeping On: An homage to home videos Sarah Matthews caring. speak and every decision I make. I am if we spent a little chunk of our time You don’t need to film Columnist I think, as kids, we have hyper-aware not only regarding what filming all the small, yet happy, things everything and constantly make home ______the tendency to whip out a camera I do but how others might be reacting that happen to us. I understand want- videos to feel childhood nostalgia. without any hesitation or question- to me as well. ing to live in the moment, but what Take only five minutes to create a On the desktop computer ing about what others might think of I know I will never get my about spontaneously creating some- video in which you believe in your- at my house, there are plenty of saved us. We are completely fearless in our childhood back, no matter how bit- thing to look back on? Photographs, self and your creative talents. Then, videos from when I was a kid. These young, childish age, and I think it tersweet I feel about growing older. despite how much I cherish them, do re-watch your video, which will be videos are creations by my brother is safe to say that this is reflected in Even though my days of Claymation not create the same memorable atmo- something you most likely think is and me. We controlled everything, everyone’s collection of home videos. animation and Lego-building videos sphere as videos. For that reason, I awful, and smile for letting yourself from directing to scripts and even However, seeing someone act with are over, I want to capture the confi- urge you to take those cameras out fail without any consequences. costume and makeup. At the time, such a large amount of faith in them- dence I held in those videos. I believe and start using them. For how cringey these vid- I honestly thought we were making selves is rare today. we should start living every day like Therefore, if you don’t have eos may seem, they have the power masterpieces — and, looking back on I miss hogging the spotlight we are kids in front of a video camera. any home videos to look back on, to teach us to not get so caught up them now, I would say that this still without a care in the world. I honestly We’ll never be young again, but acting there is still time to start making them in the mundaneness of life. Be goofy holds true today. do not recognize little Sarah in my without a care in the world sounds now. You won’t be able to make an and confident, even if it is just for a When I look at the digital videos because she is so immensely really refreshing and doable. exact replica of what your younger self short video. The feeling created by folder of these videos hidden amongst outgoing, loud and brutally honest. And maybe you have no would create, but try filming yourself that courageousness will soon seep its thousands of files, I can’t help but Although my acting may be less than recollection of home videos. Maybe, if with no expectations whatsoever. way into your everyday life. laugh at myself. I gawk at the pure subpar in these videos involving a you do remember making them, you Film yourself talking, While I think that keeping ridiculousness that little Sarah had stuffed animal murder mystery, at the might not have them saved anywhere. laughing, singing, dancing, crafting or your home videos, whether old or and was not afraid to show to others. time of their creation, I really had no Either way, whether videos from your even crying with the idea that no one new, in your keepsake collection is a I would wear a fake mustache, speak idea how bad they were. childhood are in your keepsake col- but you will see the footage. And no wonderful idea, what is most impor- in horrible accents and do everything While self-awareness has lection today or not, I see no reason one will see these videos unless you tant to keep is the child-like feeling of with what I consider now to be little its perks, I wish we all took a moment why we can’t make them for ourselves decide to show the world. But the final simply not caring about anyone but to no talent. The best part about these now to be oblivious. I think I speak for starting now. outcome is not what is important; yourself. I hope you are able to unveil videos is that I did all of this without all of us when I say that I am so caught I wonder how the percep- the process of being silly and entirely this emotion while filming and hold up in every action I take, every word I tion of ourselves would change today yourself is what matters. onto it when the camera turns off. What in the World: The perfect reading nook Luther Abel self who stupefied himself in his own one, and all measures must be taken its twin. While some may suggest the pressing, and your critter of choice Columnist barber’s chair? The beer may have to allow the said reader to immerse right ankle resting on the left knee — knows this to be fallacious and instills ______had something to do with it, but it far themself within the book. Matters the more masculine posture — I find this wisdom by example. When your The perfect reading nook more was the angle of his body con- of the physical body — temperature, it deeply uncomfortable after more cat or dog stretches in their dramatic exists, I am sure of it. I am sure of it vincing him to eschew personal devel- food, etc. — must not detract from than a few minutes. The book nook fashion and gets up, then it is prob- because I have experienced this nir- opment and embrace stupor. Perhaps, the experience. A crackling fire not is not for sexual messaging but ideal ably time to get going — but rarely a vana personally, and, let me tell you, he would not have met so evil an end only keeps the bookworm’s tempera- reading, and so the former posture is moment before. it feels as if one is supping from the if he had only acquired a proper plaid ture satisfactory but also lends white superior. Ankle-on-the-knee-only-ists How I wish you could have very cup used during the Last Supper wingback. noise, which drowns out honking cars, need not apply. this of which I speak, dear reader. But — provided you choose the correct The second value of the fab- snowblowers, Outlook dings notify- Now comes the essential we live in a world with finite resources chalice, of course. While many have ulous wingback is the winged nature ing oneself that a professor has just part. A cat-on-the-lap — not to be and practical considerations, and it explored this path before, searching of the chair. While we humans pride eviscerated one’s paper and all other confused with the behatted variety — is more than likely that moving a for superiority in literary comfort, and ourselves on our reason and intel- matters of loathsome reality. The fire or a dog-on-the-feet cannot be done wingback chair to the seventh level found naught but personal ruin and ligence, it sometimes takes a pair of pushes away the physical realm while without if you are to enjoy the Platonic of Kohler Hall would be a monstrous destruction, the recipe for peak hard- blinders to allow our rebellious brains simultaneously expanding the alter- ideal of a reading corner. These crea- hassle. All of this is true. However, I or soft-cover consumption is quite to focus on the book at hand. The nate reality of one’s book. tures will keep you in your seat even urge you to realize as much of what simple. One only needs a plush wing- overstuffed wings amply block out Let us not forget the cross- as a washing machine utters its bellig- I have written as you are able. Find a back chair, a warm fire, a crossing of distraction. As long as you didn’t leave ing of one’s legs. While this might erent note, for how could you disturb crackling fireplace on YouTube, find one’s legs just so and a purring cat a candle unattended next to your trove seem superfluous to some and against such contented animals? And if you the least decrepit chair in the lounge upon the lap or a snoozing dog upon of toilet paper, causing the house to the suggested reading posture of should make a move to answer the and take some time to relax with a the feet. burn down around you, this is a very orthopedic surgeons to others, a trivial demands of your household book that has little, if any, educational A wingback chair is essen- fine feature indeed. crossed leg is essential to a well-sorted appliances, will these furry fellows value. I think it will do you well. tial for two reasons. The first is that Speaking of fire, it cannot reading space. I offer the admittedly not remonstrate you with a look for Agree? Disagree? Have a a proper wingback does not recline be underestimated in its capacity for more effeminate right leg directly over your flightiness? For they know there favorite reading space you would like and induce the reader to sleep when promulgating proper book-nookery. the left, with the heel of the right foot are really very few good reasons to to share about? I look forward to hear- the brilliance of printed word is close A cold reader is an uncomfortable dangling just above and to the left of get up. We see the mundane task as ing about it at [email protected]. at hand. Was it not McTeague him- February 19, 2021 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 11 THE LAWRENTIAN Traveling solo Zoronica Webinson and putting boxes on conveyer belts that seemed like it was in the center the next week, until suddenly I was incredible sights of my life, yet, I had Staff Writer in warehouses. Although I had other of the city, the reality of my situation doing it. In fact, I met my goal of nobody to share those memories or ______financial responsibilities and college hit me. Everyone back at home was staying until I ran out of the money moments with. Instead, every thing It was not long after my payments lingering in the near future, asleep due to the time difference, and, I had budgeted, making it through 11 I did and every place I saw was for 18th birthday when I typed “cheapest I made sure that some part of every even if they were awake, I could not countries in a few months. my own enjoyment. This, in turn, has flights to Europe” into my computer’s pay check went into a special savings figure out how to get my phone data My journey was nowhere forced me to see the beauty in even search bar. Four days later, I stood in account just for traveling, even if it to work anyways. I had not slept in near smooth or perfect. I once got the smallest moments of my own life, the middle of Madrid, Spain with only was only a few dollars. After a few over a day, yet knew that I could not on a train to the wrong country after even if nobody else is around to see it. a backpack on my shoulders and an years, I had accumulated a substantial check into my hostel for eight more a layover at a small station where Being a high schooler, I was unreadable Spanish map in my hands. amount. hours. It sunk in that I was truly alone nobody spoke English. Another time, often not only the youngest person in I found my spark for travel- As the final year of my and without a place to go. I was cut I unknowingly booked a hostel in the hostels and tours, but I also could not ing as a middle schooler at a 100-year- childhood neared to an end, the real- off from every place and person I had heart of a city’s prostitution district. relate to the people I was with since old theatre in the middle of nowhere. ization that I was finally approaching ever known. It felt akin to waking up However, going on this trip was one I had not had any real adult experi- Watching Walter from "The Secret the freedom that came with adult- on another planet. It was then that of the most valuable things I have ever ences yet. Due to this, even when I Life of Walter Mitty" leave his unsat- hood dawned on me. I spent the next I realized that I had made it to my done. It made me develop a sense of was with other travelers, I usually isfying life behind to discover the zest few months attempting to intricately unknown. wonder, independence and love for felt alone. While this was isolating at of traveling ignited a feeling inside of plan my trip, but I never felt like I did not experience the adventure that are strong within me first, it forced me to focus on my own me that has yet to subside. That day, my plan was developed enough to euphoria I thought I would. I walked today. thoughts and to not rely on the com- I promised myself that, as soon as I follow through with it. Eventually I around with no sense of direction, Although this experience pany of others to feel happiness. This could, I too would leave the familiar decided that such an unpredictable panicked and with tears in my eyes. has taught me enough things to fill up had made transitioning to new phases and see as much of the unknown as and unfamiliar thing like traveling I eventually wandered to the Royal this entire newspaper, one of the most of life like college or the isolation of possible. abroad could not be planned. So, one Palace of Madrid where I saw people important lessons I have learned is the pandemic much easier. Of course, with age, I grew day, I decided to simply go for it ... and resting on the grassy area of a park. being comfortable with myself. Overall, traveling alone has to see just how unrealistic it was to found myself in the heart of Spain. Not knowing what else to do, I laid Traveling alone forced me changed my values and my approach suddenly drop everything and explore All of the excitement and down on a bench and using my back- to rely on myself in every aspect of my to life completely. I feel less afraid to the globe like Walter had. However, warmth I had felt about traveling pack as a pillow, fell asleep with tears life. All of my needs were to be met seek out new adventures, no matter the feelings of wanderlust still lin- drained from me as I deboarded the rolling down my face. by me and me alone. While this was how big or small, and I am content gered inside of me just as strongly as plane in Madrid. Standing amongst While this first day felt like overwhelming for someone who had with doing things alone. they had when I first saw the movie. I thousands of people who were speak- a nightmare that I wanted to desper- yet to move out, I grew accustomed to Although traveling far away decided that I was going to do what- ing a language I did not understand, ately escape, I did not feel this way for this eventually. Since my travels, this is an opportunity that takes privilege ever I could to make my dream more I looked to signs for answers — only long. That same day, I began to meet has allowed me to take more risks and in many ways, especially financially, realistic. to find that, of course, those made people just like myself in hostels and to try new experiences, as I now trust finding adventures to go on alone can Most of my high school no sense to me either. Resisting the on tours. Slowly but surely, I started myself to make sure I am alright no shape your life in unimaginable ways. years were spent running cash regis- urge to buy a ticket for the next flight to develop roots everywhere I went, matter what I do. Even if these unknown places are a ters, scrubbing syrup off tables, work- home, I hopped onto a bus and hoped and things became much less fright- Journeying by myself has new park in your city or a restaurant ing at drive thrus, washing dishes for the best. ening. I pushed myself to get through also helped me to be content with my in the town next door, try taking these After getting off at a stop the next hour, then the next day, then own company. I saw some of the most trips alone sometime. Get Outside: Heckrodt Lauren Kelly Cliff or Bubolz Nature Preserve a lot houses around the reserve; sat in a I said, too, it was a summer in which to once again say how great Heckrodt Op-Ed Editor more often. location for two hours to record what I again rediscovered* that I was fully is. You should go and visit! This past ______As a 17-year-old, though, I I heard and saw for the Department capable of transcending the boundar- May, I visited again and saw at least decided to volunteer at Heckrodt for of Natural Resources (DNR); helped ies of appreciating nature to actually 10 different bird species, deer, gar This week, I decided to write about the summer in addition to working shovel new gravel onto a trail; picked helping it (*a much younger Lauren (a type of fish), a groundhog, tad- another local beauty: Heckrodt at my regular job. I am still so glad up brush after a storm; looked for geo- used to pick up garbage in the empty poles and lots of turtles in the lake. Wetland Reserve in Menasha, Wis. that I made that decision! I remember caches that were, without permission, lot next door for fun). Everything was so lively, and it was Heckrodt is likely unfamiliar to many stepping out of the car that first day stashed off-trail around the reserve I’ve taken my appreciation one of the first warm days, so, many of you, but its uniqueness comes from and having orientation, where I met (so we could get rid of them!); clean for the environment and will to help it people were out walking. In the win- being a “76-acre urban nature reserve many high school students who had up the nature center’s terrarium and to Lawrence as well by joining the LU ter, it will definitely be different but with habitats including forested wet- the same environmental passion as put new soil in; and did lots of weed- Environmental Organization, founded still very beautiful and worthwhile. land, cattail marsh, open water, cre- me. The next day, I spent three hours ing! I loved working out in the open by Jim Yang. Just like the kind of If you take away one thing ated prairie, open field and upland picking invasive species (garlic mus- air and hearing the leaves rustle in the work I did at Heckrodt, our group from this piece, I hope you’ll consider forest. Persisting despite the urban- tard and Dame’s rocket) — and I was trees. does a lot of work on campus; this how you can make a difference in help- ization that continues to grow around thrilled! I remember feeling like this I would have volunteered includes getting compost bins in all ing the environment. Remember, this it, the Reserve is home to numerous was the first time in which I could be the next summer, but I ended up the major residence halls (and before comes in all shapes and sizes; it could species of reptiles, amphibians and Nature Lauren and help our environ- working 36 - 48 hours at my paper the pandemic, most of the academic be like what I did at Heckrodt — recy- mammals. Migrating songbirds and ment ... and almost 20 garbage bags mill every week, so, I did not have buildings), having battery recycling cling, donating when you visit a park, waterfowl nest and feed in its protec- later, I felt like my volunteer group much free time, nor the energy to and many more projects. I think it’s picking up garbage or even joining tion” (Heckrodt’s website). had made a big difference at this small volunteer. Even so, that summer was great to remember that we have some the LU Environmental Organization When I was little, I went reserve. really memorable, and I look back at control over what is happening in and helping to take out a compost bin. to Heckrodt for Girl Scouts or on Throughout the summer, I it longingly; volunteering there helped a small reserve or academic institu- Anything you do will make some dif- walks with my family, and I remem- got to do a lot of fun tasks. In addi- me to rediscover why I love nature tion, even if we don’t have arguably ference, and that’s worth being hope- ber appreciating the boardwalks, the tion to picking invasive species in (after previous summers of having to any control over what’s happening in ful about. nature center and the playground they the wooded area alongside the prairie stay at home because there was no one Appleton, Wisconsin, the U.S. or the had. However, that was all I really and river, I also helped count the to take me places) and to see Heckrodt world. remembered; my family went to High number of mason bees in the bee from a completely new perspective. As With that being said, I want

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