Joking Hazard Brings Comedy to SNC

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“Follow your passion, stay true to yourself, never follow someone else’s path unless you’re in the woods and you’re lost and Joking Hazard takes the stage in the Campus Center | Samantha Dyson, St. Norbert Times you see a path then by all means you should follow There are times when every Tuesday when they ua Bregger (’19) taking Bregger talked about that.” a smart comeback comes practice improvisational the lead to set it up. The his motivation to set up ~ Ellen DeGeneres to mind hours after an ar- games that require drawing members of the club meet the group. “I wanted to gument or a great idea ar- ideas from the top of their each week to play improv start the group on campus The Tassle is worth the rives much too late to make head only and using them games, which are similar to because I first got involved hassle. Keep pushing a difference - realizations skillfully for performance. those played on the popu- with improv while I was in forward. Never give up! that prove that hindsight On Thursday, April 25, lar show “Whose Line is high school and I abso- You’re almost gradu- is 20-20. In the world of Joking Hazard got to show It Anyway?” on ABC and lutely fell in love with it. ated. And then the real improv, any ideas that are those skills off to the cam- CW, and frequently receive During my first two years world begins. not spontaneous have to pus when they performed advice from professional at SNC, I wasn't feeling be saved for another time, their first-ever show on the improviser and former SNC brave enough to go out because the moment is al- Campus Center stage. student C.J. Guzan (’14). It and start up my own club, ready gone. For SNC’s Joking Hazard was has been steadily working SEE JOKING HAZ- Joking Hazard: An Improv established in spring of to increase its membership ARD Page 2 > Comedy Club, this is true 2018, with senior Josh- and its activity since then.

Honoring Survivors: Sexual Assault Awareness Month JACK ZAMPINO | NEWS CORRESPONDENT

Among the many in spreading awareness on from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Ev- Campus Center, the first ing discussions of an as- events during the month the subject of sexual assault eryone in attendance was being April 9 from 10 a.m. sault, support for others of April, there was a se- on campus. Most of the in- able to partake of ice cream to 4 p.m. and the second on and general raising aware- ries dedicated to bringing formation on these events treats while coloring blank April 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. ness of sexual assault as a about awareness on the was spread via the posters, pages decorated with words The Clothesline Project prominent issue. The shirts reality of sexual assault, club meetings, email chains regarding the importance acts as a way for survivors encourage any manner of since April is sexual as- and simply word of mouth. of receiving consent when of sexual assault to pub- participation, whether look- sault awareness month. The month was full of involved in any manner of licly talk about their trauma ing at them from afar, up Spectrum Alliance, Ox- opportunities to participate intimate encounters. and supporters to stand in close or creating one. The fam, Women in Business, in opening up conversa- There were two op- solidarity with survivors Global U-Knighters, the tion about sexual assault. portunities for anyone to through the use of t-shirts. Equality Project and the It began with an “I Ask” help design t-shirts for the These t-shirts can say any SEE Black Student Union were ice cream bar on Tuesday, Clothespin Project in the manner of things, includ- HONORING SURVI- all student groups involved April 2 in Todd Wehr Hall VORS Page 3 >

sntimes.wordpress.com facebook.com/stnorberttimes @sntimes Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Editor: Samantha Dyson NEWS sntimes.wordpress.com/news | 2 Editors in Velasquez Chief: Heidi Swanson Elynor Madelyn Glosny Gregorich Anna Erika Ditzman Vanseveren Teaching Tunnel: An Oxfam Event Leadership Sports Team: Team: Addy Bink SAMM DICK | NEWS CORRESPONDENT Graeme Andrew Gehring Gallagher Kyra Kronberg Elynor Riley Haas Gregorich Erika Ditzman Copy Editing: Nicole Fellrath Anna Oxfam is a global Anna Vanseveren movement, one that gathers Vanseveren Leah Hennick Samantha Dyson Hannah groups of people and indi- Caitlin Robinson McCauley Kyra Vinz viduals alike to focus on the Jared Gartzke Mercedes Kenneth Costa Danforth harsh realities of poverty Hernandez News Team: Sarah Schepp and inequalities that hap- Samantha Dyson Rebecca Jacques pen all around the world. Madeleine Wenc Jack Zampino Photography: Oxfam America is a part of Samantha Dick Kenneth Costa James Viall this group, one that hopes Features Team: Erin Vits Caitlin to address and fix these McCauley Social Emma Sipiora Media and problems as they arise on Distribution American soil. Their goal Opinion Team: Team: Nicole Fellrath is to not only end poverty, Jared Gartzke Alyssa Brugger Erika Ditzman but to end the inequalities Aldo Gonzales Advisor: Emily John Pennington that lead to the large num- Buellesbach Cate O’Brien ber of Americans that find themselves living in pov- Entertainment Team: erty. One of the groups that Sam Sorenson Rebecca Jacques work to do this is the SNC Eduardo Jose Padrino Oxfam America student or- MISSION STATEMENT ganization. The St. Norbert Times strives For several years, the to be an informative student-run Oxfam America group on newspaper that acts as a balanced St Norbert’s campus has and accurate source of news about St. Norbert College, as well as the put on many events sur- world around it. In the spirit of the rounding the injustices and Norbertine tradition and the First poverty in the world, in ac- Amendment to the United States Constitution, the Times will encour- cordance with the group age and defend the principles of goals. One of these events free inquiry, vigorous debate and is known as the Oxfam Stickers and info at the Oxfam Table | Samm Dick, St. Norbert Times the pursuit of truth. Tunnel of Hope and Op- off one of the hallways in were greeted with a five ued to cycle through the In the spirit of the Norbertine pression, or Tunnel. It was Boyle with a black curtain. minute presentation on six stations until they were tradition, we embrace the hosted on the first floor in Six rooms within the hall- one of the topics offered. directed back out the cur- following credo: Boyle Hall on Monday, way were chosen. Starting At the end of the five min- tained entrance and across “Almighty Father, the April 15, from 6-8 p.m. at 6, groups of five stepped utes, they moved to the next the walkway to the second scriptures inform us that: Tunnel is interactive, and into the hallway and into room, and groups contin- SEE OXFAM ‘THE TRUTH WILL SET to make it, they sectioned the first room, where they YOU FREE!’ Page 2 > Free from compromising principles Free from being self-serving > JOKING HAZARD Doing?” where the object The show lasted about an shows at SNC in the future. Free from suspicion Page 1 of the game is to lie about hour and received much ap- Josh Bregger, who will be Free from prejudice Free from intolerance the answer to that very plause at the end. graduating this month, ex- Free from fear of retaliation but that changed once I question when asked. Play- Thursday’s show was pressed his optimism about Free to be courageous and studied abroad in my junior ers are then challenged to an exciting opportunity for the future of the club. “Even bold year. Not only did study- think of specific responses Joking Hazard, as it is the though I'm graduating, I am Free to be honest and ing abroad make me a more forthright.” that are spelled with certain first time the club has ever confident that I am leaving confident person, but I also letters or follow a specific performed in public. Mem- the group in the hands of “Bless those who speak, was involved with an im- promote and value the truth. theme. They also played bers could choose whether some of my close friends Bless those who have made prov group “Say What?” a variety of scene games, or not they wanted to par- and that they will continue and continue to make the St. Norbert Times a vehicle during my time there. My where they acted out scenes ticipate, and have had some to love and lead this group for honesty, truthful and involvement in that group courageous information, with different challenges. club meetings devoted spe- just as much as I have dur- who make it a beacon for the was especially useful be- Sometimes they could be cifically to prepare them ing my time at SNC.” enlightened progress of St. cause I was able to talk with Norbert College, protecting told to reverse and do the for the show. The idea of Joking Hazard is al- it from half-truths and people from the University scene backward, or they the show, similar to to the ways welcoming additional misinformation. Help the staff know that they are called and of Canterbury as to how I had to repeat their scene in idea of the club, was to members of all experience chosen to be that voice crying ought to go about starting in the wilderness, especially half the time, or they were give people an opportunity levels to join in meetings. for the students whom they up a club of my own here at interrupted and asked to to get experience with im- Look out for more perfor- enlighten and inform, helping St. Norbert. They were al- them to take up the banner make a new choice for their prov comedy in a support- mances and events by this of truth courageously and ways willing to answer my character. Afterward, they ive environment. With an club next year. openly for their welfare and to help St. Norbert College be questions and they still of- had a section where they audience of mostly friends the shining beacon it is called fer tips to this day!” and destined to be.” had to make up jokes, some cheering them on, it was When the improvisers of which could have made surely a positive experience Rev. Rowland De Peaux, perform, they have noth- O.Praem. the worst pun-hater groan for everyone. St. Norbert Times Banquet ing planned except the and then laugh. Finally The returning members April 30, 2008 rules of the games, which they played Free-For-All of Joking Hazard, espe- CONTACT US added an extra element of St. Norbert Times Freeze, where players can cially Sarah Dix (’22) and SORR Box 29 excitement to the event. stop a scene at any time, re- Jared Gartzke (’21) who 100 Grant Street The group started with a place a character and start a performed in the show, De Pere, WI 54115 game of “What Are You completely different scene. hope to host more improv [email protected] News| 3

> HONORING SURVI- sault following the #MeToo from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This the staff at SNC supports scattered around campus. VORS Page 1 Movement. This presen- vigil was an act of solidar- them and what they’ve en- These include the National tation featured members ity between survivors and dured. I also hope that stu- Sexual Violence Resource Teaching Tunnel: An Oxfam Event Clothesline Projects bears of the community sharing supporters, completing the dents are able to talk about Center (www.nsvrc.org/ witness to the many forms their stories about sexual month with a witness of the sexual assault as a whole, saam), SNC’s Title IX of sexual assault and vali- assault and provided those strength of those who fight and not be shy about talk- (www.snc.edu/titleix) and dates each experience. A attending with tools to start against sexual violence. ing about it. The effects of the Family Services Sex- reception was held for this conversations about sex- SarahEllen this month might not be ual Assault Center (www. project on April 23, once ual violence and assault, Sankey (’21), president of long lasting, but it will at familyservicesnew.org/ again in the Campus Cen- answers to questions on SNC’s Spectrum Alliance, least show students that sac). Counseling and Psy- ter, from 4 to 5 p.m. sexual assault and sugges- commented on how she they have resources if they chological Services, Cam- On April 24, tions on how to encourage hoped these events would need to use them, and that, pus Safety and the Title IX Family Services Sexual As- others to break the silence affect the campus. like I said, they have a safe Working Group are some sault Center held an event that tends to be pervasive “I hope peo- space to talk and be listened on campus resources acces- titled “Unheard Voices” at on this subject. ple will feel that they have to.” sible for any member of the the Meyer Theatre. It was Finally, a voice,” stated Sankey. There are many re- SNC community. a public presentation for all on April 30, a “Stand To- “Maybe not even a voice, sources for survivors of ages regarding the realities gether” vigil was held on but at least a place for sup- sexual assault, including centered around sexual as- the Campus Center Deck port and that they feel like websites listed on posters

T-shirts created as part of the Clotheline Project for Sexual Assault Awareness Month | Samantha Dyson, St. Norbert Times

> OXFAM Page 2 it hard for people to talk show everyone small kind- event designed to bring to the end of the tunnel, show- about. They provided facts nesses. light the various struggles ing that, even in the dark- half of the hallway. Here, and statistics for the differ- Oxfam finished the of disadvantaged groups. est of times, there is still a participants were greeted ent groups that are denied circle with a discussion of At the same time, they of- chance for change. by various questions about mental health care because poverty, centered around fered a bit of hope, a light at the event, and snacks to en- of various identities. The Behind the Barcode. Be- The start of the Tunnel | Samm Dick, St. Norbert Times joy before they left. BSU focused on hope and hind the Barcode attempts The groups that came the history that people of to call to attention where forward to present were color have been making the food on supermarket The Equality Project, Psych in recent years, including shelves come from. They Club, Black Student Union, fashion, make up and me- brought up important facts Center for Urban Teach- dia. CfUT is a group that about how little the working, Spectrum Alliance focuses on education for ers are paid, and how dan- and Oxfam. Each one had underprivileged children, gerous the work is. It ended a different subject and in- and their presentation was with talk of an action plan, equality they presented, re- on the good they had done what each person in the lated to the group they had in schools that had teach- room was willing to do to come from. Equality proj- ers they had trained. Spec- help end poverty and bring ect presented on Title IX, trum brought LGBT people attention to Behind the Bar- the changes that the cur- into the discussion, with an codes true mission, which rent government is think- activity that broke down is to try and bring more ing about implementing the different ways friends humane treatment to those and about the importance and family reacted when who work in the food chain of consent. Psych Club someone came out to them, that supplies food most av- discussed mental health from the best to the worst erage Americans rely on. and the stigma that goes case scenarios, and ended SNC’s Oxfam around with it that makes on how important it was to America group provided an News | 4 Video Games for Charity MADELEINE WENC | NEWS CORRESPONDENT

The St. Norbert Col- tions that could be moved lege Esports and Gaming from room to room for var- Association held its Dale ious hospitalized children. Down III event in Dale’s The organization’s efforts Sports Lounge in Michael’s have served thousands of Commons on Friday, April children each year since its 26 at 7 p.m., and a MCW/ creation in 2009, two years SNC League of Legends after the tournament that Tournament on Saturday, began their efforts. April 27. The events were The SNC Esports held to raise money for the and Gaming Association’s Gamers Outreach Foun- charity tournament is quite dation, which is a charity similar to the tournaments organization that provides held by the Gamers Out- kids in hospitals with tech- reach Foundation in its ear- nology, games, equipment ly years. When asked about and software to assist them the Dale Down III event, in coping with their treat- President of the Esports ments. Attendees of the The and Gaming Association Dale Down III event paid Brett Milinski said, “It's an $5 to play in an ultimate or important event because melee Super Smash Bros we are able to use the skills Tournament, which was and passion we have for live streamed on twitch for video games to do some- those who were unable to thing amazing for children attend. in need. These children's (‘19), Vice President Zach- throughout the world and include a League of Leg- The Gamers Out- lives are hard enough, so if ary Moede (‘20), Secretary can be used for so many ends tournament. reach Foundation began we can bring them any en- Trever Schaut (‘19) and good things such as charity, Anyone interested when a group of high joyment and help, we feel Treasurer Michael Wagner raising awareness for men- in learning more about the school students decided to extremely accomplished.” (‘19). The group gathers tal and physical disease, en- Gamers Outreach Founda- host video game tourna- The SNC Esports on Friday nights for Super tertainment and overall just tion can do so at ments which raised money and Gaming Association Smash Bros Tournaments a fun time to get away from https://gamersoutreach. for charity. Later, the group is a recently formed group and on Thursdays for regu- the stress of life.” Some org/. Anyone interested in worked with the Mott Chil- which was made an offi- lar meetings, at which they games that the group plays joining the SNC Esports dren’s Hospital in Ann Ar- cial student organization discuss group goals and up- most frequently includes and Gaming Association bor, Mich. to provide chil- as of the Spring Semes- coming events. Group Pres- Super Smash Bros., League can attend weekly meetings dren with video games to ter of 2019. While it ex- ident Brett Milinski points of Legends and Fortnite, every other Thursday from ease their experience dur- isted a few years back, the out the relevance of such among others. In addition 6-7 p.m. in Boyle 101. ing their long term hospi- group lost steam and had a group, saying, “Esports to its third iteration of Dale talization. The group creat- to dissolve, and the cur- is a fast-growing industry Down III, the SNC Esports ed “GO Karts” or Gaming rent group is a revival of that is having a major im- and Gaming Association Outreach Karts, which the old. The group is led pact on the world. Gaming is hosting an SNC/MCW were portable gaming sta- by President Brett Milinski in general is widespread Gaming Night, which will

Right and above right: St. Norbert College Esports and Gaming As- sociation holds its chariy tournament in Dale’s. | Kenneth Costa, St. Norbert Times Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Editor: Jared Gartzke OPINION sntimes.wordpress.com/opinion | 5 MEET OUR OPINION A Letter to a Letter CATE O’BRIEN | OPNION COLUMNIST COLUMNISTS: Trigger warning: I do immorality that has been dict, what with this and a party who needs protection talk rather explicitly about running rampant in society general increase in concili- the most. But sure, let’s fo- one woman’s particular ex- ever since the ‘60’s, even arity, seminaries “could not cus on a theoretical “faith” perience with sexual assault going so far as to state, provide support for prepa- instead of protecting actu- in the Church. Please be “Part of the physiogonomy ration to the priestly voca- al, vulnerable people. That mindful of your own emo- of the Revolution of ‘68 tion.” Apparently, eating seems to be a good solu- tional and mental health be- was that pedophilia was meals with fellow clergy tion. fore reading. then also diagnosed as al- and their families is an But lest anyone say lowed and appropriate.” adequate explanation for that Benedict does not care Earlier this month, Pope I think we can all agree sexual exploitation later in for victims, he tells us that Jared Gartzke ’21 is an Benedict released a letter this is simply untrue. There your career. he has talked to many of Economics major from on the sexual abuse scandal may be a small subsect of Overall, Pope Benedict them and what he’s learned Freedom, WI. in the Church. I’m sure that the population who be- claims, the reason that pe- from them only confirms with everything that has lieves that pedophilia is dophilia exists is “the ab- his point. To prove this, he been going on in students’ morally acceptable, but sence of God.” That’s it. recounts a heart-wrench- lives, this letter may not my guess is it’s around the That’s the reason he gives. ing story about a girl who have been a top priority to same percentage as those As a society, we have was abused in the Church, read. I myself had not read who think screwing your turned our backs from God, whose abuser would use it until sitting down to write dog is acceptable. It’s just and that is why priests (who the words of the eucharist this article. But I think it not part of our reality. spend their lives devoted to before committing his acts deserves to be talked about, After spewing nonsense said God) commit pedo- of sexual violence: “This especially at a school like in a letter that would have philic acts. is my body which will be St. Norbert College. worldwide influence, Bene- Now, so far, this letter given up for you.” Erika Ditzman ’21 is I know that we have stu- dict moved on to talk about has spent far too much time Benedict does, of an English, Commu- dents here who are strong the changing climate of the dancing around the actual course, take a moment to nications/Media Stud- in their Catholic faith. This seminaries in the ‘60’s and issue and scapegoating our acknowledge the pain that ies double major from article is not meant to at- how that climate may have God-hating society, but this survivor felt from that Green Bay, WI. tack that faith, but rather to negatively impacted priests. hasn’t said much about the abuse. However, he ends call you to take note of the Although he does not ex- actual issue at hand. Next, the paragraph with a call harmful rhetoric that is still plicitly state that this new however, Benedict tackles to “do all we can to protect strong within your faith climate is the reason be- the issue of how to address the gift of the Holy Eucha- communities and challenge hind the high prevalence of sexual assault within the rist from abuse.” it. sexual abuse in the Church, Church and here’s where Forgive me for my sac- In his letter, Benedict there is a rather ominous things get pretty ugly. rilege, but it seems to me hoped to address three ma- unstated link between the There are two things that the Holy Eucharist is jor points: society, espe- two phenomena. to consider when looking not what needs protection cially the society created The problem that he at how to respond to this from abuse. from the 1960’s sexual rev- seems to take with mod- crisis, according to the for- It is words like these, that prioritize the strength Aldo Gonzalez ’22 is a olution; the effects of soci- ern seminaries is that they mer Pope. One, legal pro- Computer Science and ety on priests; and how the adhere less to Catholic tra- tection for the priests that of an abstract concept of Church might respond to “the Church” over the real Communications dou- dition. One example that are accused, “the respect ble major with a minor the crisis of sexual assault he gives of the change in for whom is a legal good.” lives and wellbeing of its in Theology from Green in the Church. seminary climate is that Two, legal protection for members, that have kept Bay, WI. As might be expected, candidates for priesthood the Faith itself. the Church silent about Benedict did not have great and candidates for lay min- Notice any parties ab- scandal after scandal. It is things to say about the so- istry would be allowed to sent? Perhaps the victims words like these that need ciety in which we live. He eat together, sometimes themselves would like pro- to change. spent quite some time so- with the families of the lay tection. To me, it seems liloquying about the sexual clergy. According to Bene- like they might even be the

Emily Buellesbach ’22 is a Communications and Media Studies major fom McHenry, IL.

Cate O’Brien ’19 is an Art and Psychol- ogy double major with an English minor from https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2018/08/20/priest-abuse-pennsylvania-rich-barlow Wauwautosa, Wis. Opinion | 6 Sri Lanka and the Easter Bombings ALDO GONZALEZ | OPINION COLUMNIST

On Easter Sunday, Sri to church is a risk factor. Lanka suffered tragedy. Ac- You have to actually be- cording to CNN, “At least lieve what you believe to six suicide bombers were even consider going. What involved in six attacks — would that be like? I have three at luxury hotels and no way of knowing. three at churches celebrat- Here in the U.S., our ing Easter — across Sri fears are extremely minute Lanka on Sunday. Com- compared to that of Chris- bined, the attacks killed tians in Sri Lanka or the 310 people and injured at Middle East. I know I don’t least 500 more.” worry about the possibility I have no words for the of a suicide bomber coming fact that on the most joyful into my church and killing day of the Christian year - us all. Children who had just recived their First Communion sacrament It is something I often Easter Sunday - there was https://www.cknnigeria.com/2019/04/terror-attackspicture-of-sri-lankan.html such an evil and orchestrat- take for granted. It’s really ed attack. I cannot imagine easy too, because conform- being targeted like that just ing takes less effort than for being a Christian. That stepping out of our bubble every time a family goes and grappling with the to church, the parents have world around us. It’s pre- to grapple with the reality cisely in those moments of that their children may not complaining and of think- come out safe and sound. ing we have it really bad, That they may at any point that we have a chance to be bombed or shot, wheth- step back and put things in er killed or left wounded. perspective. So, It’s a strug- That any given person who gle to be thankful for what comes in with a backpack we have and for not feeling could be carrying bombs. targeted on Easter Sunday, In countries like Sri but I find that we should try. Lanka, going to church Let us pray for the vic- is not a casual thing. It is tims, for the wounded and not a mere family activity for their families. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/11C14/production/_106542727_942a9362-3c78-421a-b730- or cultural custom. Going cb83ad0f44e1.jpg?v=1.1.8 Comedic Master JARED GARTZKE | OPINION EDITOR So much of what people for becoming as amazing no interest in what they do, has. selves to something, so admire is based on a dedi- as they can at what they do. like Bobby Fischer. People Now, there is some- many of us decide that that cation to mastery. We ce- Sometimes we even make like this are wonders to us thing new about Chappelle. type of mastery just isn’t lebritize people like Lebron celebrities out of people average people. One of While there is a subjective worth while. We think that James and Gordon Ramsay who we have absolutely these celebrities that has aspect to comedy, on an all of the time in effort to come back into the lime- objective level Chappelle be amazing at something light in the past few years is is one of the greatest come- only lead to having to put Dave Chappelle, one of the dic geniuses who has ever more and more into it for funniest people to ever live. lived. not enough gain. The first exposure I don’t mean this in I think that if more people to Dave Chappelle was terms of funny, but if you were able to succeed in in middle school when I ask me he’s on the top of their field like Chappelle watched his show “For that too. I mean that Chap- has, more people would What it’s Worth.” Even at pelle is someone like Leb- want to achieve something. that time it was obvious to ron or Fischer that seem to If when all of us got to the me that Dave Chappelle be hard wired to do what top it all became effortless was in an entirely differ- they do. Chappelle not only we would have more incen- ent realm from other come- carries his natural talent for tive for perfection. dians. I had never listened comedy but he has adapted But as it stands right to anyone who had made past hard work and now now, most of the time when such consistently incredible seems to live in his own you make it to the top is jokes as Chappelle. Since world of comedy. when you realize you’ve his return to comedy, he has While lots of people only gone half way up the kept the same standards to romanticize those who can mountain. https://www.vulture.com/2018/01/dave-chappelle-netflix-special-review-equa- his comedy as he always dedicate so much of them- nimity-bird-revelation.html Opinion| 7 Sophomore Year: In Reflection ERIKA DITZMAN | OPINION COLUMNIST Since beginning my appeasing others and more lish majors fear. In combi- astated. It wasn’t until now to cope with my anxiety. I second year at St. Nor- focused on appeasing her- nation with another English that I realize these events have since lost 14 pounds bert, I have been told that self. class and a Spanish class I were a blessing in disguise. and have begun to feel bet- sophomore year would be I started sophomore could hardly comprehend, I have learned the most dif- ter than ever, loving every the toughest emotionally, year refreshed from the my major depressive and ficult lesson a person has morning more than the last. physically and academical- summer, despite working anxiety disorders began to to learn at this age: how to College is no longer ly. I had convinced myself my entire summer away to worsen, and an increase in love myself. just about getting my de- that this year would be just pay for that upcoming se- my medication was neces- I invested in an adult gree, but learning about as easy as the year previous. mester. I was excited about sary. coloring book, got some myself and what causes me I admit that I was terribly plunging headlong into my The second semester colored pencils and set to genuine happiness. Some mistaken. Now, this isn’t to new major, getting a single was even more interesting. the task of coloring each people may call me greedy, complain about all of the dorm after complications A harsh breakup spurred a and every detail of each but I cannot perform well in trials and tribulations that I from the previous year and worsening in my condition. and every page while sing- my academics or help oth- have encountered over the resuming the small social Many people did not have ing at the top of my lungs. ers while neglecting needs past year, but to reflect on life that I did have. the patience for someone in I began exercising every of my own. It is my time to the journey that has gotten Academics proved far my state, and so, they cut morning at 6 a.m. with rise. me to the person I am to- more challenging that first me off. As someone so reli- friends, at first hating every day, one who has become a semester. I took English ant on the approval of oth- minute I wasn’t sleeping, strong individual, free from 305, the class that all Eng- ers, I was dev- but utilizing the facility Freshman Year: In Reflection EMILY BUELLESBACH | OPINION COLUMNIST

This being my last day, I have been able to get close by that can help you. bly the first time, is a major the progress made through article for my freshman more done in a comfort- However, since I have been change for other students the struggles and accom- year here at St. Norbert, able amount of time. But here and can never call my as well. With it being the plishments that were en- I thought I should share there were major things I family to come up to cam- end of the first year here at countered, it is fulfilling. I what my experience has had concerns about before pus and help me, I now fig- St. Norbert, I have found have gotten to experience been like. The change that I moving in, like: not know- ure things out on my own. this year to be rewarding two semesters here and I have undergone in just one ing a single person besides This is something I am and needed for me, it has feel beyond proud of my- year being at college, has my roommate, not hav- really proud of. I feel more granted me the opportunity self that I can handle life pushed and pulled me into ing a car to restock things responsible and confident to grow and give myself on my own. I strongly en- new directions that I didn’t I need or get McDonalds, with myself and the deci- more credit. courage everyone to look at think I could handle yet, finding internships and be- sions I make. Part of this College is a totally new their journey here, this year, but it turns out I underesti- ing a couple hours away development in myself environment that forces and notice how amazing it mated myself. My personal from home, scared me. All is because I now have to you to mature with it be- is that we can change and first year journey has truly these major worries I used manage and set aside time ing the first step we take mold into new and stronger given me another level of to have, are now things I for me and my schoolwork, into the adult/real world. versions of ourselves. maturity, and in general, I don’t even think about be- which used to be planned There is a lot of pressure think the struggles and ac- cause I know with time it out with high school. I be- and writing on being suc- complishments most fresh- will work itself out or I will lieve adjusting to the con- cessful which makes other men face, morphs them figure it out and be just fine. cept of being responsible students, including myself, into a stronger version of Knowing where I am for multiple things like hard on themselves. De- themselves. now and how little of this staying productive and liv- spite that, when taking a Coming to campus, I semester I have left, it is ing on your own for proba- step back and recognizing was nervous for all sorts comical to look back at of reasons. Minor things the millions of worries like doing my own laun- and “what if’s” I had. I dry, waking up on time and am a professional at do- staying productive, worried ing laundry now, I usually me a little. I was not used always wake up on time, I to having to worry about have awesome friends that setting aside a time to do I can relate to and I have my laundry or clean/dust never gotten homesick. I my room; I didn’t know if am sure everyone coming I would have time with the to college, for the first time, “busy” college life. How- had something they were ever, I have learned that uneasy about, but perhaps doing those kinds of chores they have also surprised just become part of the themselves and all the wor- routine. I am a productive ries turned out to be just and motivated person in fine. general, but I was uneasy It gives me a sense of not knowing what my days pride when I can see the would be like not having change in myself. I have a full blown schedule like become more independent; my high school had for me. being independent was not Without my day being sev- totally foreign to me before en hours long full of classes I came to college, but before and instead two hours each college you have resources Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Editor: Caitlin McCauley FEATURES snctimes.com/features | 8

Senior Reflection: Riley Haas True to form I couldn’t have feel to it, which is one St. Norbert granted forever be grateful for. Get involved on cam- throughout most of my asked for a better time of the reasons I decided me the opportunity to Far more often than pus in any way that you academic career, I have at St. Norbert College. to attend this school. I make connections with not, people look back can. Throughout my procrastinated until the My four years here have made a handful others that I wouldn’t and regret not being college career, I have very last second and flew by in the blink of of lifelong friends and have found anywhere more involved as op- been involved in Men’s am the last senior to an eye and I wouldn’t memories during my else. As I close, I want posed to being too in- Basketball, SNC Radio submit a senior reflec- change a thing. I was time here and that’s to give a small piece of volved. Thank you for and the SNC Times at tion to be featured in welcomed by faculty what I will cherish the advice to current and everything SNC, you’ll different points. Each the paper. and students alike with most. Life is about the future SNC students. I be missed. activity brought me If you ask any of my open arms. The cam- relationships you hold urge every SNC student new friends and op- friends they will be the pus has a community with other people and to simply get involved. portunities that I will first to tell you that it is not altogether uncom- Senior Reflection: whichNicole shape your life.Fellrath mon to find me writing this year, a friend be- I’ve needed has been To be honest, I have I’ve spent so much have pushed me to the conclusions to my stowed on me a price- here all along – I just put off writing my se- time over the past four grow, and who have re- essays a mere hour be- less piece of wisdom: needed to choose to nior reflection as long years feeling like my minded me that there is fore they are due or to Be where your feet embrace the life I had as possible. I would soul has been trapped still goodness and grace see me actively seeking are. The most impor- and the world around like to think that it is under deadlines, rein the world. Regard- ways to put off doing tant thing that you can me instead of looking because I feel like I sponsibilities, and all less of where my jour- that which I know is do in life is be present. for something else to have nothing new to the constant running. ney brings me, my four inevitable and must be This is quite possibly fill the void. say (which is definitely I’ve found that the mo- years here have shaped done. the greatest lesson that I have unending not true – I have a lot to ments I have felt the me in ways I could not As I sit here in the I have learned through- appreciation for my say. Just ask my room- most free are the mo- imagine. My next step newspaper office typ- out my past four years. friends here who have mates), or because I am ments that I focus on is one of uncertainty, ing this out, knowing I Be present in the class- shaped me into the traditionally the person being present to the but I am walking a way have one more week of room. Be present in woman I am today – a behind the screen and world around me. I’ve a more confident, criti- school left, I can finally your relationships. Be much more motivated, not in the paper. In re- spent so much time cal, and balanced indi- find an explanation for present in your work. self-confident, knowl- ality, this reflection is looking for something vidual. I hope that will this paralyzing fear I Intentionality is critical edgeable, and strong just another reminder that makes me feel take me far. have felt since return- in forming the relation- individual. I am so that I have to come to alive, but maybe what ing after Easter week- terms with the fact that ships and experiences thankful for those who end: you cannot pro- my time at St. Norbert crastinate graduating, is coming to an end. at least not at this stage Endings have always in the game. Graduation been challenging for has been set in stone me, and this one is no for decades at St. Nor- exception. I joined the St. Nor- bert Times in my first semester of freshman year as the Social Me- dia Specialist. I was given free rein of the website and all of the social networks for the Times, and had absolutely no idea what I was doing. At the time this was terrifying, but I recognize now that this opportunity to explore and experiment was an enormous blessing. I fell in love with the digital world of mar- keting. When I started college, I never would have imagined that the social paper would have shaped my career interests so much, but here we are. At the start of Features | 9 Senior Reflection: Caitlin McCauley Senior Reflection: Riley Haas True to form bert on Mother’s Day. made such amazing involved. Look up from while, you could miss throughout most of my Each year it comes and and lifelong friendships your phones as you it.” academic career, I have it goes. You blink, and and connections here. walk to class and watch College flies by in procrastinated until the then you’re across the Although the thought the flowers blossoming the blink of an eye, so very last second and stage with a diploma in of a future out in the on the trees now and stop, look around, and am the last senior to hand wondering how “real world” terrifies watch as our campus enjoy what is right in submit a senior reflec- the heck this happened me, I know that St. transforms into a pic- front of you, because tion to be featured in and you missed every- Norbert has prepared turesque kaleidoscope one day it will be your the paper. thing in between day me and that at the end of colored leaves in the last here, so enjoy it If you ask any of my one and the final day. of the day everything fall. all while you still can. friends they will be the There is no waiting will turn out just fine. Ferris Bueller, the This is a wonderful first to tell you that it is until the last second be- A word of advice iconic high school se- place, and if you don’t not altogether uncom- cause it already is at the to all non-graduating nior was right, “Life already know it, you’ll mon to find me writing last second, the final students: find what you moves pretty fast. If soon see for yourself the conclusions to my thing we will do here love, what you’re pas- you don’t stop and look just why St. Norbert is essays a mere hour be- before we leave to go sionate about and get around every once in a so special. fore they are due or to out into the real world. see me actively seeking Over the last few ways to put off doing weeks, I’ve felt like that which I know is someone has taped my inevitable and must be foot to the gas pedal done. and I am quite literally As I sit here in the helplessly just along newspaper office typ- for the ride as I wait to ing this out, knowing I crash into my future- have one more week of -whatever that may be. school left, I can finally But whatever that find an explanation for future is, I know I will this paralyzing fear I have St. Norbert to have felt since return- thank for it. St. Norbert ing after Easter week- is such a lovely and end: you cannot pro- wonderful place filled crastinate graduating, with exceptional and at least not at this stage outstanding people. in the game. Graduation I will be forever has been set in stone grateful that I chose to for decades at St. Nor- attend St. Norbert and A College Student’s Guide to Spring Cleaning EMMA SIPORIA | FEATURES COLUMNIST Believe it or not, clean. rox wipes and clean once, you probably do your bio on Twitter. homeowners are not the 1. Recycle your off all surfaces in your not need to keep it. Purge your follow- only people who need old papers! room. The results are 4. Throw away ers on Instagram or to spring clean! It is Do not keep old as- worth it! A clean room old food. friends on Facebook also important for col- signments or any extra gives you a sense of Clean out your and Snapchat. Make lege students to clean papers that you do not peace and order, and it fridge and wherever sure your posts repre- out their dorm rooms, need. Only keep the will help motivate you you stash your food. sent you in a positive especially with summer assignments you feel going into finals week. You may find the odd manner; you never and moving-out season proud of or may need 3. Organize your snack or two that you know who will be just around the cor- for the future. Other- clothes. have had in your room checking your social ner. Food, clothes and wise, these papers are Throughout the se- since the beginning media! old classwork build up a haunting reminder of mester, odd pieces of of the semester--just As the semester over the months which the semester’s home- clothes accumulate throw it away. Check draws to a close, do can make a room very work struggles! from Halloween cos- the expiration dates, yourself a favor and messy. It may pay off 2. Bust out the tumes to themed soror- and do not keep any de-stress by organiz- to start cleaning out cleaning supplies. ity or fraternity mix- stale or rotten food. ing your life. A messy your dorm room sooner Every person ers. Get rid of any of 5. Freshen up room leads to a dis- rather than later--it may dreads it. There are the clothes you do not your social media. organized life. Take a take much longer than not many who enjoy wear. As a general rule Spring cleaning can break from studying, you expect! Use the cleaning, but it must of thumb when it comes also include your so- take a deep breath and tips below as a guide to be done. Bring out the to clothes, if you have cial media! Take a new do som stay organized as you mop, vacuum and clo- not worn it more than profile picture. Update Features | 10 Let’s Talk Safety: Alertus App Junk Drawer CAITLIN MCCAULEY | FEATURES EDITOR Alertus is the latest app updates or alerts about 1. Download the app on event. pus whether it be in the that St. Norbert Campus upcoming practice your iPhone or Android Campus Safety has also face of crime or safe Safety has been pro- drills. via the: been keeping an active driving and maneuver- moting as a safety app The Alertus app web- Apple App store or presence among stu- ing in snow and ice. Be to connect with them at site describes the pri- Google Play dents through the SNC sure to keep a lookout all times. mary functions of the 2. Enter “snc” when News emails each week for “Let’s Talk Safety” The Alertus app app: “The Alertus Re- prompted for the orga- this semester in a new in each edition of the is available for free in cipient App allows end nization code. section called “Let’s SNC News emails! the App Store, and it is users to not only re- 3. Add in your SNC Talk Safety.” Under a way to quickly and ceive push notifications email address and this section, there are Image courtesy of SNC efficiently get in touch but to quickly send geo- click on “Done,” then always useful tips for Campus Safety web- with Campus Safety tagged incident reports “Next.” You will be keeping safe on cam- page. from your phone. Us- to emergency manage- asked to verify your ers are able to report ment personnel via the account. You can do incidents from the app panic button feature.” this by clicking on the which will go directly Alertus is available for link contained within to Campus Safety, call download in the Apple the “Confirm your - ac Campus Safety directly App store for iPhone count” email you are from the app, text with and on Google Play for sent from Alertus. Campus Safety officers Android users. Make The Alertus app will within the app and share sure when you down- be necessary for ALL any updates or hot tips load, you download the STUDENTS to down- on crime or safety con- recipient app (the yel- load in the event of a cerns on campus. low one) and not the lockdown or lockdown When reporting activator app (the red drill. Within the app, an incident, app users one). The recipient app during an actual or have the option to type is the one that will al- simulation lockdown, out a description, sub- low you to receive noti- students are respon- mit up to three pictures fications from SNC! sible for using the app and include a location The following direc- to let campus safety as well. With the app, tions are from Cam- know they are safe and SNC Campus Safety pus Safety for how to accounted for, wheth- can also send push no- download and activate er they are on or off tifications with safety the Alertus app: campus in this kind of Legally Worm J. TURIN | GUEST CARTOONIST FOR THE ST. NORBERT TIMES Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Editor: Samuel Sorenson ENTERTAINMENT snctimes.com/entertainment | 11 Junk Drawer Favorite Campus Event This Year Rebecca: Color Run Though I didn’t take part in this particular event, it was amazing to watch. The Color Run is an event on a mission to bring people together and make the world a happier and healthier place. In a way, it’s an ideal that is not much different than that of our school’s motto of communio. The runners start out with white t-shirts for a five-kilometer run/walk at their own pace. Throughout the course, students are prepared to send color over the runners as they pass by, dying their shirts with vibrant colors. Since 2012, the Color Run works with various charities to donate the profits of the event.

Anna: Music Events I went to a number of different music events on campus this year, and I think the reason that they’re so good is because you get to see the culmination of all the hard work that goes into preparing for a band concert, a chamber concert, a jazz concert, a senior recital, etc. I’ve been playing music all my life, so I can really appreciate the music for what it is and truly understand all the work that students put into performing it. I’m a little bit biased because I’m in them, but I think the chamber concerts are some of the most fun music concerts to attend (or perform in) because of the variety of the different groups.

Sam: Title IX Protest The event that I was most disappointed to miss this year was the protest for more transparency on campus. Unfortunately I was at work, but I did sign the letter and fully-support the cause. This campus has been a mess this year specifically, and it’s almost comical how the administration somehow manages to outdo themselves at poorly handling transparency and sexual assault on campus. No event was more meaningful or more necessary than a group of brave students speak- ing up. I extend my deepest admiration for the organizers and those in attendance.

Eduardo: Theta Phi Alpha’s Ugly Pageant As a yearly tradition, Theta Phi Alpha organizes one of the biggest events of the year for social life on campus: The Ugly Pageant. The event is made with the purpose of the “uglies” to show their talents and show their sense of humor to the audience through a series of different activities. As my first year attending the event, I have to say it was a great experience. The con- testants were hilarious: from inappropriate comments to awkward interactions with the audience, everyone was engaged all throughout the event. As the icing on the cake, my friend Eric was declared the “ugliest ugly,” or the winner of the pageant, making the celebration after the event much more fun. Adding on this incredibly fun event, the money raised by Theta Phi Alpha was also donated to their philanthropy. This event is definitely my highlight of the year as it was very entertaining and directed to a good cause. I am looking forward to attending next year’s Ugly Pageant as well and hope that it is as fun as it was this year.

Sudoku Trivia

Praise the Sun 1. What is the name of the legendary Pokemon on the cover of “Pokemon Sun”?

2. The Violent Femme’s hit song “Blister in the Sun” reached the Billboard Hot 200 charts in 1991, but when was the song released?

3. An actor often known for his comedic roles, who stars in “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”?

4. In the Twilight Zone Episode, “The Midnight Sun,” what is causing the Earth to become overwhelmingly hot?

5. How many novels is the “Book of the Sun” series com-

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With the premiere of sea- right before they kill him off, characters have never had be- Die All, Die Merrily but this episode is finally son six of “The 100” right on to elicit a greater emotional fore. (4x10): I know that I men- the episode where the show the horizon, I thought it would response. It’s one of the most Favorite Quote: “One gar- tioned these episodes are in comes back to itself. There be fun to go through some of important episodes of the sea- den, two serpents. Eden never no particular order, but I re- are so many important mo- my favorite episodes of the son, and Finn’s death will go stood a chance.” ally believe that this episode ments in “Nevermore” that series. These are in no particu- down as one of the saddest TV IMDb Rating: 9.7/10 is the best of the entire series. it’s hard to name them all. lar order. deaths I have ever witnessed. I mean, it has everything you Raven is possessed by ALIE Beware, spoilers ahead! Favorite Quote: “We’ve Contents Under Pres- could ever want in an episode and tries to break Clarke, Bel- all got a monster inside of us, sure (1x07): When asked for of “The 100.” It has major lamy and Jasper wish harsh Spacewalker (2x08): I’ve Clarke, and we’re all respon- the best episode of season character deaths, it has in- truths, Niylah finds out that seen this episode many times, sible for what it does when we one, I’m sure many people tense and high-stakes fight Bellamy is the one behind and I still cry when Finn dies. let it out.” would say “Day Trip,” mostly scenes, it has plot twists and the massacre of the Ground- This is a very unpopular opin- IMDb Rating: 9/10 because of what it means for it has so, so much emotion. ers, including her father and ion, but I loved Finn from Bellamy and Clarke’s rela- Many have compared “The Monty is forced to kill his day one. Despite my undying Damocles: Part Two tionship. However, I would 100” to a less graphic ver- mom, who is under the influ- love for Finn, I realized very (4x13): Honestly, this episode argue that “Contents Under sion of “Game of Thrones,” ence of ALIE, in order to save early on that he wouldn’t last is just genius. It’s my favorite Pressure” means a lot more, including myself, and I would Octavia. What makes this epi- very long on the ground. He season finale of the series, and and it’s also just an all-around most liken this episode to sode so great, in my opinion, was way too emotional and I don’t think that’s much of an better episode. The stress that the “Game of Thrones” Red is that the original gang is way too focused on peace to unpopular opinion. What is so the hurricane puts on Clarke’s Wedding. Luna’s conversion back together. When you get stay alive in the environment different about this season fi- abilities to save Finn’s life is to the dark side and her ut- these characters together, it’s that he was in. As admirable nale than the rest is that every- almost palpable, and it ob- ter indifference to the idea of hard for an episode to be bad. as those qualities are, they one gets a spot on the ship, no viously puts a strain on her murder still gives me chills. Also, this episode is only fo- aren’t qualities that are going one gets left behind. Finally, ability to contact her mom on This episode truly shows how cused on them, not on Jaha or to keep you alive in the world viewers have hope that this the Ark for advice. Bellamy’s far people are willing to go to Kane and Abby. of “The 100.” What’s so great new planet is going to be a decision to torture Lincoln save their people. It’s unreal. Favorite Quote: “Every- about this episode is that even fresh start for everyone. Hope- for information about the And of course, it doesn’t mat- where you go, death follows. though it’s called “Space- fully, they won’t have to fight Grounders changes the course ter who wins the Conclave You always want to save ev- walker” (Finn’s nickname), for their survival anymore. of his character for the entire because Clarke takes every- eryone. What you don’t real- and even though it has Finn- Do I really believe that? No, series. In these two situations, thing into her own hands, like ize is you’re the one we need centric flashbacks, the writers because this show is all about Clarke and Bellamy truly real- always, which just adds to the saving from.” make you believe that every- the lengths that people go to ize how hard it is to lead and emotion of the episode. IMDb Rating: 7.1/10 one but Finn is going to die. survive, but as long as there’s that the decisions they have to Favorite Quote: “I fight There are points in the episode an episode where everyone is make can’t always be easy or for death. When I win, no one where you think Murphy, Ra- happy for at least a little bit, morally right. Also, this epi- will be saved.” ven or Clarke is going to die, then that’s good enough for sode really marks the begin- IMDb Rating: 9.3/10 so you’re still shocked when me. The entire ending of this ning of Lincoln and Octavia’s Finn dies, even though the episode, with the message relationship and her empathy Nevermore (3x11): For writing has been on the wall from Monty and Harper, is for the Grounders in general. fellow fans of “The 100,” I the whole time. Also, many honestly one of the most emo- Favorite Quote: “Who we realize that choosing this epi- viewers hated Finn going tional moments out of the en- are and who we need to be sode as one of my top five is into this episode because he tire series. This episode has all to survive are very different a little unconventional. It is Above: Season six of “The killed 18 innocent Grounders, the intensity of a season finale things.” very well known that season 100” Premieres on Apr. 30 but the episode does a great but with the added element of IMDb Rating: 8.2/10 three is not the best season of on The CW. job of making you love Finn peace, something that these this show, not by a long shot,

Spending Time on a Rainy Day REBECCA JACQUES | ENTERTAINMENT COLUMNIST Welcome to Spring! quite fun way to pass the time, However, reading isn’t seven seasons as they wait to robe” is one of my favorites Flowers are beginning to there are other ways I pass for everyone. Instead, one can watch the next episode. I’ve as it reminds me of some bloom. Birds are chirping. this time as well. escape our reality and trade it used the time to rewatch some of the fun my brother and I Caterpillars are starting to At home, we have a couch for another by watching mov- of my favorite movie series. had when we were younger. wiggle around and frogs are placed by a big bay window. ies or television shows. A new “The Chronicles of Narnia” Spending our days playing starting to emerge. I’ve even If I’m being honest, when season of “Game Of Thrones” was the last series I watched. hide and seek and making up been able to see groups of there’s a thunderstorm brew- released recently so I’m sure I love the way the story plays crazy worlds of our own. deer and turkeys moving ing in the outside world, there many would love to use the out of these movies. “The through my backyard. How- is nothing better than to curl time to rewatch the previous Lion, the Witch and the Ward- ever, this activity is not the up in a big blanket with one of only thing that spring brings. our dogs and watch the light As the poem goes; “April flash and the sky grumble. showers bring May flowers. The sound of rain alone can That is what they say. But if be quite calming as well. all the showers turned to flow- In that same spot, reading ers, we’d have quite a colorful a good book (or re-reading an day.” Before we can get to the old one I love) is another way colorful days of Summer, we to pass the time. The pattering have rain showers and thun- and random thunder creates a derstorms to get through first. calming background noise to On these more dismal of any book. Pair that with some Spring days, what’s the best nice tea, coffee or a hot co- way to spend our time? For coa, and you’re set for a few my brother, that time is spent hours of travel into a different playing video games on his world. A great way to escape Xbox. While I might join him the dreary day outside in my from time to time, it is one opinion. Story Night | Rebecca Jacques St. Norbert Times Entertainment | 13 The Unprecedented Game of Thrones Final Season SAM SORENSON | ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

At the time of writing this tedious, predictable and in- ing. I’m even in a tournament article, there are only four consistent. I know I am in the with a few friends of mine as more episodes of “Game of minority here, but I just want to who will live, die and win Thrones” remaining. It’s al- no part of the fandom. On a the throne. I’m a bit of a nerd. most unbelievable to me that television level, the only thing All of the calm before the we are finally done and I am I can compare it to is “Break- storm feels like the final mo- just sitting on my hands until ing Bad,” but it was nowhere ments before the battle at next week. As I contemplate near this level. Now, back to the end of the “Mass Effect” the past seven seasons and “Game of Thrones.” trilogy. The “Citadel” DLC look at how everyone around The first two episodes of brought that calm and those me is collectively freaking season eight have been a bit final stories in a glorious way. out, I realize how special this spotty for me, but they made Though “Game of Thrones” show is. me reflect on some things. We could probably be doing a It may seem cliche to point will not reach a level of this better job, I believe the audi- out how important something calmness again and many of ence needs this reminder and of this magnitude is, but I these characters will just be a last taste of peace with all of have never been a part of a straight-up gone in four epi- the characters. Through two phenomenon this crazy. Sure, sodes. This show just means episodes no major characters at a movie level, the “Aveng- so much to me that I want it have died, and that is extraor- Upcoming Events ers” series is on a similar to be perfect and feel help- dinarily strange for the show. If there is anything I would plane, but frankly I just don’t less when it’s out of my con- *For more details, contact the Ticket Office at (920) 403-3950 or care. “Endgame” came out trol. Picking apart every little change it would be just adding visit snc.edu/tickets this week and I just can’t detail and criticizing them is a few more episodes. Arbi- be bothered to give a single kind-of a dick move on my trarily making the final season ounce of my consciousness part and I think it’s all just only six episodes seems cruel to devote to caring. I would because I care so much. Be- and a bit unnecessary. These 5/1 Power Yak to the Max never take someone’s fan- ing a part of such a historical next four episodes will show Fort Howard | 3 pm dom away from them, but I event simultaneously with so if they stick the landing or not. just find Marvel’s movies to many other people just feels 5/3-5/4 America Sings 2019 be overwhelmingly boring, so exciting and overwhelm- Walter Theatre | $18-30 5/3 End of the Year Picnic Michel’s Commons Patio | 4 pm

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EDUARDO PADRINO | ENTERTAINMENT COLUMNIST 5/7 Canines, Coffee and Career & Professional development “A Song of Ice and Fire,” of the royal family, in the who is looking to exterminate Todd Wehr Hall Lobby | 3 pm George R.R. Martin’s epic middle of intercourse, and he all of humanity and turn them magnum opus was adapted is pushed off a window from a into zombies for his army. 5/9-11, 5/16-18 Knights on Broadway Spring Showcase to television by HBO in 2011 tall tower to keep him quiet. The final season of “Game Dudley Birder Hall | 7:30 pm with the “Game of Thrones” This shows what “Game of Thrones” surrounds the fi- 5/12 Commencement Ceremony title. Eight years after its de- of Thrones” is all about: the nal conflict between the hu- Mulva Fitness Center | 1:30 pm but, the show has captivated drama surrounding royal mans and the “white walkers” millions of people who have families, killing people for in a final battle that will- de come to love the show and immoral reasons and a little cide the fate of the kingdom. Martin’s novels. Now that the too much sex and nudity (at Nothing has the fans more show is on its final season, least in the first four seasons). excited than this epic final most fans are looking back to It is all a brawl for power and conflict, despite having to see the moment when “Game of showing the actions people are this memorable show come to Sudoku Solution Thrones” caught their atten- willing to take in order to ob- an end. If you want to get into tion as they anxiously antici- tain said power. This is what “Game of Thrones,” this is the pate the upcoming episodes. makes the show so amazing: time to do it! As the show comes to an end, seeing characters reveal their let us go through a nostalgic dark side to fulfill their ambi- journey through the “Game tion or loving a character for of Thrones” story and what their values and beliefs only makes it so engaging (warn- to see them get brutally mur- ing: there might be spoilers dered. “Game of Thrones” is ahead). ruthless to its fans, making its It is fair to argue that story engaging and quite ad- the pilot for most TV shows dicting because no one knows are often underwhelming, es- what is coming next. pecially after the show gains On top of the dramatic popularity with its other epi- power struggles, there is a sodes. “Game of Thrones” mysterious, magical aspect to is no different. The first mo- the show. The main antago- ments of its pilot, “Winter is nists of “Game of Thrones” Coming,” feel very strange, are known as the “white walk- as if the audience was thrown ers.” For lack of a better de- into this ancient world with- scription, “white walkers” are Above: Season 8 of “Game out any background of what frozen zombies who only die of Thrones” will only be six is happening. This episode by fire or by weapons made episodes takes a dramatic twist how- of certain, rare items. The ever: a seven-year-old kid leader of the “white walkers” finds two siblings, members is known as the “Night King,” Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Editor: Adriana Bink SPORTS sntimes.wordpress.com/sports | 14 NBA Playoffs Heating Up RILEY HAAS | SPORTS CORRESPONDENT We are now at the very end of the first round of the NBA Playoffs and the excitement has not disappointed. There have been highlight plays, buzzer beaters, upsets and even a couple fights. While a couple teams wasted no time taking care of business and moving on to the second round, there are some series that have been drawn out, going to six and maybe even seven games. The Bucks and Celt- ics were the only teams to complete a sweep in the first round. The Bucks took down the Pistons 4-0 while the Celtics ran through the Pacers 4-0 without much Giannis and Griffin| freep.com of a fight. The two teams will match up in the second round which gets underway Sunday, Apr. 28 at noon. This is a rematch of last year’s first round matchup in which the Celtics beat the Bucks in seven games. The Bucks are much im- proved from a year ago and feature both an MVP candidate and Coach of the Year candidate in Giannis Ante- tokounmpo and Mike Bud- denholzer, respectively. They also get the plea- sure of home court advantage as they had the best regular season record in the entire NBA. NBA fans are in for another long series between these two teams but the Bucks have a much better chance to move on to the Westbrook and Lillard | Sports Illustrated conference finals than last year. He capped off his incred- ence Semifinals in what Clippers and Nuggets- lead over the Spurs as they Perhaps the biggest sto- ible series by scoring 50 should be a long and com- Spurs. head back to San Antonio ryline from the first round points in Game 5 including petitive series. The success The Warriors lost De- for Game 6. Before this se- was Damian Lillard’s per- a 37 foot step-back three in of the 76ers will depend on Marcus Cousins for the rest ries even started it was an- formance against the Okla- the face of potential Defen- the health of star center Joel of the season early on in the ticipated that it would take homa City Thunder. sive Player of the Year Paul Embiid. series. They currently hold six or seven games for the There had been beef George to win the game The Raptors have home a 3-2 lead on the Clippers eventual winner to advance. brewing between Lillard and series. court advantage and boast in a series many thought If the Nuggets get an- and Russell Westbrook dat- If people were still the best player between the would be a clean sweep for other well-rounded effort ing back to 2016. West- sleeping on Mr. Lillard they two teams in Kawhi Leon- the Warriors. from their entire team they brook loves to trash talk but certainly are awake now. ard. If that is not enough, Golden State is expect- should advance but they that is just not how Dame The higher seeded To- they presumably still have ed to advance to the next will have to deal with future approaches the game. He ronto Raptors (#2 seed) things to prove to Leonard round but the struggles they Hall of Fame Coach Gregg would rather let his play do and Philadelphia 76ers (#3 to try to convince him to re- have had with the Clippers Popovich who has been the talking and that’s exact- seed) both dropped their sign this summer and a trip have raised some eyebrows. very successful in elimina- ly what he did in their first opening game of their re- to the Eastern Conference Should they advance, they tion games for the Spurs. round matchup. spective series’ before go- Finals would be a good first will get the Rockets in the The red-hot Trail Blaz- Lillard averaged 33 ing on to win four straight step. second round who are a ers await the winner of this SEE FACE-OFF Page points and six assists per and advancing to the next At the time of writ- much tougher matchup first round series in the 15 > game while shooting al- round. ing this, the only two first than the Clippers. Western Conference Semi- most 47 percent from three. Now the two will face round matchups yet to be The Nuggets hold a 3-2 finals. off in the Eastern Confer- completed are the Warriors- Sports | 15 A Look Back on Top Stories: Part 2 ADDY BINK | SPORTS EDITOR If you are reading this, A new group became field team finished the Mid- Conference and joining the then hopefully you saw Connie Tilley, re- a bigger player on campus west Conference Indoor Northern Athletics Colle- the first part of this. Here nowned coach of the this semester. Esports and Championship in first place, giate Conference, effective are the top stories from the women’s basketball team, Gaming was recognized as over 100 points ahead of in the 2020-2021 school spring semester. Thank you announced her retirement an official group on campus second place Monmouth. year. for reading and have a great after the 2018-2019 season. with the hope of becoming summer! To celebrate, Feb. 9 was a recognized varsity sport. 7: “Good-Bye MWC, As always, thank you dubbed Connie Tilley Day. Hello NACC” Apr. 17, for reading! We cannot wait This is the final install- 6: “T & F Goes the 2019 to bring you more headlines ment of a two part series. 5: “Esports and Gaming Distance in MWC Indoor” next semester. Log Onto Campus” Feb. Feb. 27, 2019 In early April, St. Nor- 4: “Conney Tilley Day” 13, 2019 bert announced it would Feb. 13, 2019 The women’s track and be leaving the Midwest

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twitter.com Sports | 16 A Second Look at NACC ADDY BINK | SPORTS EDITOR In last week’s edition, resulting in SNC’s deci- fit is the hope for increased separate from NACC and While the move is not we discussed the move to sion to become an affiliate academic performance be- MWC. in the near future, we at the NACC from MWC. This of NACC for this reason. cause of the need for less Men’s and women’s sports section feel it will week, we look at the affects Once an affiliate, St. -Nor travel time. The reduced golf could benefit from this be a great switch for SNC of the switch, according to bert began strongly con- travel time, meaning the move, especially because Knights. an FAQ sheet linked on our sidering joining the confer- closer NACC competition golf “enjoys a robust pro- website. Let’s go down the ence completely. And now, is to us, can also increase gram in the NACC.” list with this. here we are. the number of student- For swim, the move First, distance and time Next on the list: the athletes looking to stay also has little impact on to travel where huge fac- competition. A number of close to home may be more them. St. Norbert has ap- tors. Second, men’s vol- schools within NACC have drawn to St. Norbert. plied to be an affiliate mem- leyball becoming a varsity advanced greatly in NCAA As stated in last week’s ber of the MWC for both sport on campus played a DIII tournament play. There article on this topic, hockey men’s and women’s swim large part in this decision. is no doubt our school will will not be affected by this and dive. So while it will As the FAQ sheet explains, perform equally as well. switch as they are mem- not benefit from the move men’s volleyball is not a Academically, nothing bers of the Northern Colle- to NACC, it will remain a sport affiliated with MWC, will change. The only bene- giate Hockey Association, sport at SNC. Upcoming Events Baseball Sat. May 4 - at Millikin Univ. (DH) 1 p.m. Sun. May 5 - at Millikiin Univ. Noon

Men’s Track & Field Sat. May 4 - at Lawrence Univ. Invite 11 a.m. Fri.-Sat. May 10-11 - MWC Outdoor Championship 12:30 p.m./10:30 a.m. Wed.-Thu. May 15-16 - at North Cent. Coll. Last Chance Meet 10:30 a.m. both days Thu.-Sat. May 23-25 - at NCAA DIII Outdoor Championship all day

Women’s Track & Field Sat. May 4 - at Lawrence Univ. Invite 11 a.m. Fri.-Sat. May 10-11 - MWC Outdoor Championship 12:30 p.m./10:30 a.m. Wed.-Thu. May 15-16 - at North Cent. Coll. Last Chance Meet 10:30 a.m. both days Thu.-Sat. May 23-25 - at NCAA DIII Outdoor Championship all day

Men’s Golf Thu.-Sat. May 2-4 - MWC Championship 8 a.m./10 a.m./10 a.m.

NEXT SEMESTER

Football Sat. Sept. 7 - at Aurora Univ. 1 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball Fri.-Sat. Aug. 30-31 - at Northwestern Invite multiple Fri.-Sat. Sept. 6-7 - at Loras College Invite multiple

Men’s Soccer Fri.-Sat. Aug. 30-31 - at Wheaton College Invite 5 p.m./7:30 p.m. Sat. Sept. 7 - vs. Augustana College 1 p.m.

Women’s Soccer Fri. Aug. 30 - at St. Olaf College 4 p.m. Sun. Sept. 1 - at Carleton College 10:30 a.m. Tue. Sept. 3 - vs. Edgewood College TBA Sat. Sept. 7 - at UW-Eau Claire 2 p.m.