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Jared Gibson that by interacting with the nervous questions about a technology that tionship with plants has been bene- system, it can understand the has been around for a while called ficial to us. By selectively breeding Entertainment Editor thoughts of another person. Alt- Toilet to Tap. In places where water plants with desirable features, we hough mind-reading may sound too is scarce, reusing water is often nec- have rendered many, formerly- As the last part of Rose Hul- futuristic, if it becomes a reality, essary to maintain healthy living inedible crops, edible. man’s participation in the “One there are some potentially danger- conditions. For example, a region of Harnessing the technology sur- State/One Story” program spon- ous outcomes. Australia which suffers from water rounding GMO’s to produce food sored by the Indiana Humanities Besides mind-reading, neuro- scarcity employed a water reuse with longer shelf life, greater re- organization, a panel of Rose- prosthetics bring many more con- program with the help of Toilet to sistance to cold and disease, and Hulman faculty members convened troversies with them. Throughout Tap in 2006. The idea is that in- other desirable features, is the goal last Wednesday (March 13) to hold the discussion that afternoon, Dr. stead of purifying water twice be- of transgenic engineering which a discussion on controversial topics Ahmed spoke about other possible fore it can be reused (once before it examines the a plant’s genome to in science. This statewide program issues such as using neuroprosthet- is dumped back into the environ- identify which gene yields the de- which began in 2018 brought Indi- ics to augment functions for mili- ment, and a second time when it is sired feature and then inserts that ana Humanities, public libraries, tary personnel, protecting neuro- pumped into houses, buildings, fac- gene into a related plant. With the and several institutions of higher prosthetics whose connection to tories, etc.), why not purify it only invention of the CRISPR-Cas9, a education together in a celebration smartphone apps make them vul- once? That is, money and resources new kind of engineering has been of the humanities just in time for nerable to hackers, and drawing the could be saved if we reused our born: bioengineering. This is differ- Mary Shelley’s classic, Franken- line between fixing dysfunction and waste water immediately rather ent from transgenic engineering stein, to turn 200 years old. The augmenting function. than dumping the purified water because this tool allows one to One State/One Story program used Dr. Chenette, a chemical engi- into the environment only to be change a single nucleotide in the the book not only to promote a cel- neering professor, opened up the pumped in and purified again by genome of an organism rather than ebration of the humanities, but a panel to questions about biophar- another user. taking a gene from a related one. As thought provoking discussion of maceuticals, drugs which are de- Although this technology is still it is a very new technology, we’re the dangers of scientific discovery rived from, or at least partly made in use today in places where water not sure what kind of consequences and ambition, too. using biological sources. This cate- is not so abundant (including the editing individual nucleotides can Last Wednesday’s panel was just gory of medicine already has a con- International Space Station), it is have on the organism. Could it give one example of this. Drs. Ahmed, troversial past, as it has been in- often looked at as a last-resort. The rise to harmful mutations? Chenette, Tousley, and Coppinger volved in doping scandals in the controversy arises when it is used in Regardless of their controversial opened the discussion by introduc- athletic world, but Dr. Chenette the food industry and agriculture. topic, all of the panelists, along with ing themselves as well as what con- elaborated on the topic by giving an As of right now, it is still difficult to their audience, wrestled with an troversies they were prepared to example. It is estimated that insu- completely remove some harmful issue that Mary Shelley’s novel in- discuss. lin, one of the first biopharmaceuti- elements such as boron, which vites her own audience to wrestle Dr. Ahmed of the Biomedical cals, should only cost $6 per vial. when used on fields can harm the with, one that lies at the very heart Engineering Department was the However, most people typically pay environment. of science and engineering. Scien- first to speak, introducing his con- around $120 per vial. Why? Dr. Coppinger, a biology profes- tific inquiry can occasionally lead to troversial topic as neuroprosthetics. Although it seems cruel to make sor, opened up the discussion to a discovery which, when used by These devices work very much like someone pay that much for some- GMO’s (Genetically Modified Or- engineers, yields new technologies regular prosthetics; they attempt to thing they really need, much of this ganisms). Many times you will see with the ability to change society. fix a dysfunction. However, they cost funds the research and devel- some kind of label/sticker all over However, there are no rules for us- also must interact with the nervous opment done by pharmaceutical food products in grocery stores ing a technology that has never system. As an example, these devic- companies. Certainly, cutting off which say “GMO free.” In some cas- been seen before until after its crea- es aim to restore sight in blind peo- all research isn’t the answer. His- es, this can be used as a scare tactic tion. In this way, ambition and sci- ple, or feeling to a missing limb in torically speaking, research can be to manipulate consumers into buy- ence can be a dangerous combina- amputees. With technological ad- incredibly beneficial to human so- ing or not buying some product. tion. It is our responsibility, then, vancements over the years, neuro- ciety, but at the same time, where Recently, produce that can be la- to determine what these rules prosthetics have improved, but Dr. is the line? When research and beled as “unnatural” or “modified,” should be, and I believe that discus- Ahmed was quick to point out the cheap drugs are mutually exclu- is thought of as something to stay sions about controversial science danger if they become too good. sive, which do you choose? away from. But consumers would are an important part in that pro- Suppose, for example, that a Dr. Tousley of the Chemical En- be wise to consider that ever since cess. neuroprosthetic is developed so gineering Department also fielded humans began to farm, our rela- Classifieds 2
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Colin Beach Staff Writer College is just as important company (whose website has tests for students to fake high one payment! At this point in to a parent as it is a student, since been shut down) is said to scores. Other times, Singer the scandal, it is hard to tell especially if they are the one ’s help students in their college would contact a coach willing to how many of those charged will paying for it. And this week, it admissions process. In reality, accept bribes, who would then go to jail. More information is was discovered that some par- The Key was a backdoor into put the student on their roster sure to come to light as the FBI ents were paying for much more some of the top colleges in the to force an acceptance. This na- continues their investigation. than their kid’s tuition. country. tionwide web of lies extended And it probably means more ar- In possibly the largest Parents who were con- to top universities like USC, rests too. college admission scandal ever, cerned that their child could UCLA, Stanford, and even Yale. What started as a tip from at least 50 people have been not get into college would con- Among those charged one parent under separate in- charged with various forms of tact Singer. Disguised as a do- include celebrities such as Lori vestigations led to the discov- bribery and fraud. The FBI has nation to Singer’s charity, the Loughlin (actress of Full ery of a massive network of taken into custody college parents would pay money for a House) and Felicity Huffman fraud. The involved colleges de- coaches, admissions employees, guaranteed college acceptance. (actress of Desperate House- clare themselves as prestigious and parents from across the The action taken depended on wives). Loughlin is accused of and high-level education. Their country for their involvement. how much money was given. On paying upwards of $500,000 in status has now been under- The so-called mastermind be- many occasions, Singer ’s friend bribes for her two daughters. mined by those who think they hind the scandal is William Mark Riddell would take en- Another family is said to have can cheat the system and skip Singer, CEO of The Key. The trance exams and standardized given Singer over $1 million in the hard work it takes.
Tensions Rise in South Asia Pakistan-India Conflict Reaches New Heights
Andrew Henderson
Staff Writer Late this February, South Asia was once again nearly thrown to the brink of war as the rival countries of India and Pakistan initiated dog fighting and bombing over the airs on the Indian -Pakistan border. The crisis started on February 14th, when a suicide attack on an Indian paramilitary convoy killed at least 40 soldiers in In- dian controlled Kashmir. A Pa- kistan militant group that has previously participated in armed conflict over Kashmir self-determinism by the name of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) claimed the attack. In reaction, New Delhi (the capital of India) has accused Islamabad (the capital of Pakistan) of using militant group like JeM to com- mit a proxy war with the Indian government over control of Kashmir. Then, on February 26 India launched air bombings on what New Delhi has reported is a JeM training camp in Bakalot, Pakistan. Indian media reports that during this air bombing the jets destroying the base and killed some 300 terrorists. However, Pakistan military has disputed this account, stating that Pakistan aircraft were Indian Border Patrol agents patrol the barbed-wire fence along the Pakistani border. scrambled, met the Indian air- craft in air combat, and ex- Photo Courtesy of Atlantic Council pelled the Indian aircraft from Pakistani airspace forcing the are further obfuscated by dif- down the full truth of the situa- out of both geographic loca- aircrafts payloads to be fering accounts between the tion has not been determined tions. Since then the two coun- dropped early onto a random two countries. At first Pakistan by the press, with many ques- tries have fought in three major forest. Pakistani government stated it had shot down two In- tion left unanswered. Neither wars, one undeclared war and further reported that no dam- dian planes into Pakistan con- Pakistan nor India have since multiple smaller armed skir- age to infrastructure nor any trolled territory, capturing two changed their story, or given mishes over land disputes. This casualties occurred from the Pilots. Then, India stated that much evidence of their claims. is not the first conflict between Indian air attack. Pakistan also its pilot Varthaman shot down The entire crisis was met the two countries where facts denied that JeM was tied to the an F-16 onto the Pakistan be- with a great deal of fear and on both sides are heavily dis- February 14th attack. fore he himself was shot down, international outcry, as both puted, as both sides often use Pakistan responded by then and captured, with India deny- India and Pakistan do both rising tension to drum up polit- sending its own aircraft into ing the loss of more than one hold nuclear capabilities. Di- ical support within their popu- Indian space to attack “non- aircraft. Next, Pakistan reis- plomacy between the two coun- lations. The region has seemed military targets ” in India. India sued a statement that they ac- try have always been unstable to calm down since the rise in met these aircraft with more of tually only captured one pilot, since the dissolution of the tension; however, more issues their own aircraft, where a dog- Varthaman, who was released British Raj in 1947 into the Do- could flare up at any time. fight occurred between Indian to India after international re- minion of India and Dominion and Pakistan forces. From here, lations discussions on March of Pakistan, in which up 12.5 the exact facts of the situation 1st. Since the crisis has calmed million people were displaced
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Lauren Wiseman Staff Writer
In the age of the superhero movie renaissance, the consensus is that Marvel has dominated the playing field with its Marvel Cinematic Uni- verse and DC is still struggling with its hit-or-miss DC Extended Universe. However, in 2009, DC leveled the play- ing field for but a moment with a vio- lent, controversial adaptation of a vio- lent, controversial graphic novel. Be- fore Zack Snyder was the director re- sponsible for Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, he helped do the im- possible in bringing Watchmen to the big screen. We are fast approaching the ten year anniversary of the 2009 Watchmen adaption, which is insane to think about on its own. It came after a decade of “edgy” superhero movies What do you get when you cross Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne? Dan Dreiberg, probably. and before the decade-long boom of the MCU, bridging the gap between the Image Courtesy of IMDb.com two in the best way. As an adaptation, it remains as faithful as it could possi- Owl II (Patrick Wilson) culminate their hattan. Watching his flashback se- help make the movie flow better as a bly be without sacrificing a moviegoer’s first night returning to superhero work quences brought me right back to the visual presentation of the story. By enjoyment. So, here we are, almost ten by having sex in Nite Owl’s ship. The graphic novel, and I was thoroughly having illustrator Dave Gibbons help years later. Is it still a good superhero scene uses Leonard Cohen’s 1984 ren- impressed with everything they accom- storyboard the movie, the creative team movie? I sat through all three and a dition of “Hallelujah,” which does not plished with the character. Crudup and crafted an adaptation that looked faith- half hours to tell you. work for the scene. It is awkward in Laura Mennell had real chemistry as ful and felt faithful. The world building The ultimate cut is the longest every sense of the word and in every Jon and his girlfriend, Janey Slater, is succinct and clever; they use the of the three cuts available, and if I had way possible. The faces, the movement, making the disintegration of their rela- opening credits as a montage to estab- the choice again, I would probably pick the scene as a whole. I would have fast- tionship an emotional one to watch. lish how this world is different from the director’s cut over the ultimate cut. forwarded if I wasn’t dedicated to Akerman as Silk Spectre II wasn’t mis- our own—and I go back and watch The ultimate cut includes sequences of watching the whole thing. cast necessarily, but she is outshone by these opening credits on their own they Tales of the Black Freighter, a comic Speaking of Akerman and Wil- heavy hitters, so when her delivery is are that good. book read by a side character. Even son, there is a tremendous amount of bad, it stands out. I do have to say she Will Watchmen be remem- when I read the graphic novel, this felt casting at work here that plays both to does capture Laurie Jupiter in her bered as a great movie? Probably not. extremely unnecessary—its purpose Watchmen’s advantage and disad- teenage years rather well, and she looks There are too many movies preceding it wasn’t clear. I found myself skimming vantage. Wilson is a strong advantage. the part, but there was just something and many more following it that will be that section of the graphic novel just as As Daniel Dreiberg, Wilson captures missing from her performance. remembered as being greater than this. I found myself looking at my phone the nerdy and awkward uncertainty Similarly, Matthew Goode as Will it be remembered as a great super- during these sequences. that is lifted directly from the graphic Ozymandias missed the mark for me. It hero movie? I think so, partly due to In spite of that, the rest of the novel. He balances the civilian persona wasn’t bad, but his accent came and the fact Watchmen is such an iconic pacing felt great, which should be a feat of Dreiberg with the vigilante alter ego went—often settling for this stilted ac- graphic novel. The notoriety of the on its own. There are movies two hours of Nite Owl, making it a believable cent straddling English and Ameri- original story has solidified the story in long that leave me checking out, but transition when he puts on the mask can—and his delivery could often be the pantheon of superhero stories, so this one held my attention (when it and cape. He comes across as a dorkier flat and uninspired. Not necessarily his the fact this is a top-notch adaptation wasn’t showing off the Tales of the Batman, which works extremely well. fault, his direction wasn’t quite what it will help establish its place in the great- Black Freighter stuff). The movie has Nite Owl is just one hero in the new could have been, but Goode often has a er superhero canon. an effective color palette that made it Watchmen, though, and the rest of the hard time evoking emotion in his per- That being said, sitting through feel more like a comic book. Without ensemble mostly holds their own. Jack- formances. the ultimate cut is not necessary unless good lighting, it could have been ie Earle Haley is pitch perfect as Ror- However, Jeffrey Dean Morgan you really want your viewing experi- washed out, but by sticking to particu- schach. Haley’s zeal for the project steals the movie for me. He is only in ence to be interrupted by an 18th centu- lar colors for certain characters and shines through his performance. The the movie briefly as the Comedian, ar- ry sailor voiced by Gerard Butler losing certain frames, it created a distinct voice and mannerisms are spot-on, and guably one of the worst humans ever to his mind in the Caribbean heat. The vibe. he fits his character possibly the best of walk the face of the earth, but every director’s cut or even the theatrical cut The action was intense and the entire ensemble. scene he is in, he looks like he is having will more than suffice. In the long peri- violent, something the comic book was Billy Crudup has the difficult so much fun being the worst person ods between the next Marvel film or known for back in 1986. It was well- task of being both Jon Osterman and possible. His delivery, his smug grin, the next DC film, if you find yourself framed, and the use of slow-mo camera Dr. Manhattan. Osterman, a human and his presence just exudes everything looking for a hero flick to tide you over, work was a smart decision by Zack physicist, undergoes a horrific accident that makes the Comedian the Comedi- the answer to the question “Who Snyder and crew. There was another turning him into the godlike super- an. watches the Watchmen?” could be you. kind of action that just did not work, weapon Dr. Manhattan. He captures The characters in the movie though, and that was the sex scene. Silk the real humanity of Osterman while existed in a world that made sense. Any Spectre II (Malin Akerman) and Nite capturing the aloof inhumanity of Man- changes they made were necessary to
Jonathan Kawauchi ing combat training right before her movie has a recurring theme of the nestness of the production and clear Staff Writer setting off for a Kree special ops mis- importance of perseverance against all experience in set and costume design sion to extract a informant from a adversity, yet Captain Marvel begins from a decade of films blends them all After the grim tone set by the planet that had recently come under the movie as an confident and capable extremely well. Not only that, but the ending of Avengers: Infinity War, Mar- control of the Kree’s shapeshifting rival warrior and ends the film as a more CGI in this film is simply top notch. vel seems to be biding their time before empire, the Skrulls. confident and capable warrior. The Earlier I mentioned the quality of Mar- Avengers: Endgame by comforting Not only is this one of the fast- script calls for a malleable, naive Cap- vel’s de-aging technology on Nick Fury fans with fun, upbeat films like Ant- est paced openings for a Marvel super- tain Marvel who must learn to rise as a and I stand by it. The sheer levels of man & The Wasp and now Captain hero origin movie, but it also showcas- self-driven heroic force of good, yet the fidelity especially when showcasing Marvel. Heading the movie is award es the impressive action choreography actual growth of the character is non- Captain Marvel’s powers is awe- winning actress Brie Larson as the titu- that feels leaps ahead of most of the existent. While Larson demonstrates inspiring and should be a clear bench- lar Captain Marvel who crash lands on previous Marvel films. By their nature her ability as a strong physical per- mark for quality CGI in 2019. Earth and must work with a young of larger than life, unstoppable heroes former, her portrayal of Captain Mar- Overall, Captain Marvel is a Nick Fury, played by marvel veteran and powerful villains can often just feel vel simply falls flat on her own. The fun, beautiful adventure that ultimate- Samuel Jackson reprising his role with like two cinder blocks smashing into only moments when her character ly disappoints due to the potential for the best de-aging technology I’ve seen each other, but Captain Marvel ele- stirred any real emotion was from her greatness. There is an unsettling disso- to date. Captain Marvel is certainly one vates the typical Marvel fist fight with relatable and vulnerable dynamic with nance between the written lines of the of the most ambitious origin stories military martial arts training that cre- a strong supporting cast of Lashana script and the on-screen actions of the Marvel has attempted, and while it has ates real weight to each blow. Lynch as her former co-pilot Maria protagonist that creates a hollow and cheap character arc. However, the rest of the production is so spectacular with a fantastic supporting cast, beautiful “Captain Marvel is certainly one of the most effects and actions scenes that never left me bored that I can comfortably recommend this movie to anyone look- ambitious origin stories Marvel has attempted, ing for a fun blockbuster. I don’t be- lieve this movie will turn any non- superhero fans like Wonder Woman and while it has plenty going for it there’s core did, yet any Marvel fan will likely see this movie anyways due to its signifi- cance to the upcoming Avengers: End- issues that prevent it from being great.” game. I honestly believe this is one of the better origin stories from Marvel, but one of the weaker overall entries plenty going for it there’s core issues Unfortunately for the film, Rambo and Samuel Jackson, which into the series, but all its faults lies in that prevent it from being great. every satisfying punch and kick feels really speaks to their strengths rather the writing of a clumsy script which After 11 years of superhero more real than much of Brie Larson’s than Captain Marvel’s. can be amended in future films, espe- movies, marvel’s formula for origin performance. Of course Larson is Marvel seems to be leaning cially considering Captain Marvel’s stories had become a bit formulaic. clearly capable of more as shown by into the goofier tones of comics with strong potential as a supporting cast More often than not, the beginning is her 2017 Academy Award for Best Ac- this film by following the trend set by member rather than a lead character. spent setting up the powers and plot tress from her performance in the dra- Guardians of the Galaxy except mixing I’m certainly looking forward to her but the first few minutes of Captain ma Room, but she is clearly handi- sci-fi elements with 90s era nostalgia appearance in the next month. Marvel opts to jump right into the ac- capped by the writing. None of her and buddy cop vibes. While this is a tion with Larson waking up for morn- lines feel consistent or realistic. The clumsy combination on paper, the ear-
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Aidan Moulder Opinions Editor
Last Thursday, Tes- la unveiled the Model Y, the newest addition to its small lineup of all- electric vehicles, and with the previous models S, 3, and X, the lineup now spells “Sexy.” They have to have done that on purpose. Regardless, I’m here to talk specifi- cally about the new mod- el. The Model Y is a com- pact crossover SUV, and has been designed as a smaller companion to the Model X, but built upon the entry-level Tesla Model Y Model 3. In general, the Image via New York Post vehicle looks similar to the Model X, but it has for showing off a drawing course, if you plan on parable Model 3, the traditional car doors in- -board concept: Tesla al- getting the higher-end company’s entry-level stead of the “falcon- ready has the Y’s specifi- versions, it’ll cost you, as model. wing” design seen on the cations. When the first the Standard model While the Y isn’t set X. In addition, the front models roll off the line in starts at $39,000 and the to roll off the line for of the car isn’t flat like Fall 2020, they will have Performance model is a over a year, prospective the X, and instead has both rear-wheel drive whopping $60,000. Ac- buyers can already go to what I would describe as and all-wheel drive vari- cording to Elon Musk, the Tesla website and or- a slight overbite, similar ants, and all models will the Model Y will most der one now, as long as to the Model 3. have range between 230 likely outsell the previous they can shell out a This reveal event on and 300 miles, with top three models combined, $2500 deposit. Thursday wasn’t simply speeds ranging from 120 despite the price being to 150 miles per hour. Of 10% higher than a com-
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1. Use a hot glue gun to attach a wick to the bottom of the jar. proof bowl (you can fill a pot half-full with water, bring to a sim- mer, and set a metal bowl on top), melt the wax flakes and 3 or 4 2. Mix together your corn syrup and water in a separate bowl, and of the scent cubes. coat the inside of the Mason jar with the mixture. A small paint- brush can help you reach the lower parts. 6. Pour two cups of melted wax into a measuring cup with a spout. Leave the rest of the melted wax in the bowl over simmering wa- 3. While holding the jar horizontally, add a spoonful of sprinkles, ter. Then slowly pour the wax into the jar. Try to pour it directly and slowly roll the jar around to mix them up inside. Add anoth- into the center and away from the sides. er spoonful and repeat until the jar is covered completely. 7. Freeze for 3-4 hours until the wax has firmed up, and then your 4. Lay a pen or pencil across the tops of the jars and tape the wicks funfetti candle is ready to use! to them to keep the wicks centered. Opinions 6
global warming is limited simply to Some would argue that our initial notably abortion and transgender is- what facts and projections are true reaction is foolish. This base instinct sues. The debate is not about facts and what are not. But another level is is simply a defect in man, and with and figures, but the simple question: The “Controversial Science Panel” important- given these facts, how do the right engineering - social, genetic, do such technologies sell our soul? held in the Lake Room (see the News we do something that is moral? And or political - can be quelled. In other We must be wary and vigilant not section for coverage of this event) was then, what is moral? Are there mor- words, it’s the magician’s bargain: to lead down this road, where we sac- the last item in a series of talks als? trade your soul, get power. rifice our connection to a moral code spurred on by Mary Shelley's Frank- While we are decent at eventually In an increasingly secular society for ‘rational’ gain of power- for such enstein. I thoroughly enjoy the use of coming to commonly agreed facts, we such talk is nearly scoffed at, but power is not wielded for us, but literary fiction to explore themes of fail to answer the two base questions there does seem to be something that against us. As was discussed, some of our society, but a particular piece of of if there are morals and what they common man still realizes in such a these dilemmas do not immediately nonfiction seems to be more central are with significant confidence. Per- framing of the problem: conceptuali- knock, but creep up. We may not to this discussion: C.S. Lewis’s Aboli- haps put another way, the question zations of the soul as base instincts, speak up (and rightfully so) to plant tion of Man. that we fail to address is: “what is the base values, free will, and/or the loose hybridization, GMO plants, but tech- For those unfamiliar with the good of humanity?” idea of the ‘human spirit’ or ‘human nology evolves- the question is not if, short work by the British lay theologi- The scare of genetic engineering, experience’. but when, things can go too far. an, the basic thesis is that we have presently highlighted by the technolo- Whether we are conscious of it or attempted to divide man’s conquest of gy of CRISPR-Cas9 that Dr. Copping- not, many of these deep scientific nature from conquest over ourselves- er discussed is perhaps the closest to controversies center around disagree- forgetting to acknowledge that we are the threat that Lewis highlights- the ment of what this soul, not to be trad- at the same time, existing in nature. ability to modify the genomes, includ- ed, is. A fundamentalist may contend In essence, “each new power won by ing that of humans, and as such, the that the ‘human experience’ is rooted man is a power over man as well”. If human species (a power that is not in natural tragedy, and so most tech- this is left unchecked by moral fabric, just over nature… but over man). nologies, aimed at reducing pain, are the results are sure to be dystopian. While there is discussion regarding not welcome. The hedonist would Scientists and engineers play a the obvious safety and risks should simply look at maximizing simple role in society that forms the funda- things go technologically wrong pleasures and alleviating pains, so mental set of actions available to its (questions of ‘will the technology per- most technologies that meet this goal citizens. The decisions we make deter- form reliably?’), some of us have a are welcome. There are clearly view- mine the lives of children that are keen initial instinct that there is points between these two extremes. A ours and strangers’. It should be im- something more fundamentally view that Lewis and I share is that mediately clear, then, that every ac- wrong (questions of ‘should we wield this soul comes from base values that tion we make, from forgetting to show the powers this technology promis- are supernatural yet discoverable- so units in a calculation to deciding to es?’). while a technology aligns with these, continue on a project, bears moral With others, this may seem less we need not be worried. burden. It maybe should be surpris- immediately obvious. Wheelchairs This is of course problematic if ing, then, that we have so little con- and crutches to help those with seri- society at large does not agree what troversy compared to fields such as ous disabilities obviously help allevi- these values are or if they even exist, politics. ate suffering in the world, but as we however. So undergirding many sci- The difficulty in scientific contro- develop technologies that can aug- entific controversies is a difference in Image via versies is many-layered: first, we may ment human function beyond the worldview. Negotiating and discern- not agree what the facts are. This is norm, as Dr. Ahmed brought up, a ing this will prove complex. thecslewis-studygroup.com what many people would, at first, similar uncanny valley emerges: This conflict pans out to hot polit- think about- that controversy around should we wield this power? ical topics of the day, perhaps most It’s your opinion. PRO? Share it! Email Us: CON? [email protected] Sports 7
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Caleigh Kintner RHIT Basketball Sports Editor Caleigh Kintner Sports Editor The Rose-Hulman Baseball team won the first game Friday night against Calvin with a Academic All-American History Makers score of 3-2. Unfortunately they fell in the Ally Bromenschenkel and Ryuji Aoki put Rose- second game against Calvin on Saturday with Hulman in the history books by both receiving Aca- a score of 11-7. Their first game against De- demic All-American honors in the same year. Ally Pauw on Saturday they won with a score of 9 Bromenschenkel is only the second women basket- -8 after going into extra innings twice. On ball player to receive such a high honor. Ryuji Aoki Sunday they traveled to DePauw and lost joins a club of only six men basketball players to re- with a score of 10-4. The baseball game is ceive such an honor. now 6-5 on the season. They play their next home game on Tuesday.
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Predicted to Place Number One in HCAC for Men’s and Wom- The RHIT men’s tennis team traveled to Eastern Illinois on Sunday. en’s Track They are currently on 1-7 on the season . RHIT has faced one of the toughest schedules in the nation this season, including three top 25 Rose-Hulman has been predicted to win the Heartland Collegiate Athletic ranked NCAA Division III teams, two NCAA Division II teams and one Conference women’s and men’s outdoor track and field championship this NCAA Division I squad. season. The women’s team won their very first outdoor championship last year and hope to continue the tradition. The men’s team has been victori- ous the past twenty years.
Hosted the Early Bird Invitational Rose-Hulman Track and Field hosted the Rose-Hulman Early Bird Invitational this Saturday. The event featured nine different teams, and both the women’s and men’s team ran away with first place. The men’s team finished with a score of 215, while the women’s team scored 176.5 points. Rose- Photo by Rose-Hulman Athletics Hulman Track and Field will compete next Saturday at the Washington University In- Standout Student-Athletes vitational. Ally Bromenschenkel Ryuji Aoki
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Baseball Softball Men’s Tennis Track & Field March 19: vs. Fontbonne (Home) March 23: @ Spalding March 23: @ Augustana March 23: Washington University Invita- tional March 23: vs. MSOE (Home) March 23: @ Spalding March 23: @ Coe March 30: Otterbein Invitatinal March 23: vs. Carroll (Home) March 30: vs. Bluffton (Home) March 30: @ Defiance March 30: vs. Bluffton (Home) April 6: DePauw Invitational March 24: vs. (MSOE) March 30: @ Anderson April 2: vs. MacMurray (Home) April 13: Indiana D-III Championship March 24: vs. Carroll (Home) March 31: vs. Earlham (Home) April 2: vs. MacMurray (Home) April 19: Rose-Hulman Twilight Meet March 30: vs. Mt. St. Joseph (Home) March 31: vs. Mt. St. Joseph (Home) April 6: vs. Defiance (Home) April 26: HCAC Outdoor Championship March 30: vs. Mt. St. Joseph (Home) April 6: vs. Transylvania (Home) April 6: vs. Defiance(Home) April 27: HCAC Outdoor Championship April 6: vs. Manchester (Home) April 10: @ Franklin April 6: vs. Webster (Home) May 3: Billy Hayes Invitational April 6: vs. Manchester (Home) April 10: @ Franklin April 9: @ Ohio Wesleyan May 10: Harrison Dillard Twilight April 7: @ Wabash April 12: @ Hanover April 10: @ Wabash April 12: @ Hanover May 23: NCAA Outdoor Championship April 9: @ Earlham April 13: @ Manchester April 13: vs. Mt. St. Joseph (Home) May 24: NCAA Outdoor Championship April 9: @ Earlham April 20: @ Hanover April 13: vs. Mt. St. Joseph (Home) May 25: NCAA Outdoor Championship April 10: @ Chicago April 20: @ Franklin April 20: @ Transylvania April 11: @ Dominican April 20: @ Transylvania Flipside 8
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