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Vol. 47, No. 3 The Independent Student Newspaper of Colorado College September 16, 2016 East Campus Housing Designs Revealed plan in place for how this will work. By RILEY HUTCHINGS Living in any of these rooms Come next fall, what looks like an should cost the same amount as empty lot now will house 154 Colo- living in Jackson, Arthur, or the rado College students. Construc- Western Ridge Apartments. tion began on July 25, 2016 and is The construction project is mak- scheduled to be completed on July ing progress every day. The new 1, 2017. buildings will be powered by geo- The complex will consist of two thermal heating, which will be in small houses and six apartments. place by this Friday, Sept. 14. This The two houses will face Uintah energy will fuel the new construc- Street and be similar to the exist- tion and will be available for school ing Jackson and Arthur Houses. use, if CC decides to build more in Four apartments will stretch along the future. Nevada Avenue and will mimic the Two weeks ago, workers finished style of the neighborhood around laying the electrical, sewage, water, the east side of campus. Behind and gas utilities. Next week start- those will be the final two “Brown- ing at 7 a.m. every day, work on the stone” apartments, along with a foundations for the buildings will community building. begin. By early November, 120 park- The community building will face ing spaces will open up for students. Pike’s Peak and include a class- “In order to meet the July 1, 2017 room and laundry facilities for the deadline, we need every bit of complex. In addition, it will have sunlight and daylight that we can three sliding glass garage doors get,” said Dean of Students Mike that will allow the space to open up Edmonds to CCSGA on Monday facing the interior commons and night. green space between the buildings. As of now, CC’s occupancy rate Each of the buildings will have for on-campus housing is 103 per- shared bathrooms and kitchens. cent. Dean Edmonds hopes that There will be a few doubles in the this project will not only reduce little houses, but aside from those that number to 97 percent, but will all rooms will be singles. also make sure the school meets The planning committee met on demand for seniors hoping to live Monday morning to discuss how on campus, and even make that Resident Advisors (RA) will work. option appealing. “We do not want There will likely be one RA to over- first-years to be in triples and we look the entire complex. There will also want to be able to have the also probably be one Resident Life type of housing stock that would Coordinator who will live in the old encourage students to stay on cam- Outdoor Education Gear House on pus,” Edmonds said. Weber Street and mediate the new Next year, Dean Edmonds antici- buildings and the surrounding area. pates that 82 percent of students The selection process for these will live on campus. apartments has yet to be deter- The cost of this new housing is mined. Associate Housing Director expected to be around the same Justin Weis will meet with CCSGA cost of the Western Ridge Apart- next week to discuss changing the ments. Including design costs and entire lottery system currently in excluding all furniture, it will cost place. By Nov. 1, they should have a CC $18 million.

Mockups Courtesy of Colorado College. Photo by Austin Halpern: Top, left, bottom: CC’s planned East Campus Housing. The new housing is scheduled to be completed by the start of the next academic year. Blues ‘n’ Shoes

Blues ‘n’ Shoes was cancelled by a late-May snowstorm last year. The annual bluegrass con- cert and horseshoes tournament put on by the Carnivore Club was rescheduled for last Satur- day, Sept. 10 on the Tutt Science quad. Students enjoyed temper- atures in the 80s, rampant Colo- rado sunshine, and Rudy’s BBQ. Blues ‘n’ Shoes was headlined by CC Bluegrass Ensembles, White- water Ramble, Spring Fever, and Cosmic Mesa. The event also featured a mechanical bull, lawn games, and peach bread.

Photo (left) by Emily McBride. Photo (right) by Marta Sola-Pfeffer. CC students revelling in the joyous bluegrass tunes.

News Opinion Sports Life 10 Questions Toxic Masculinity Colorado Politics: Johnson Men’s Soccer Remains Undefeated Introducing Hop-Ed Poseidon, student band at CC, How ideas of hypermasculinity talks about the social scene and Electra Johnson is running for Mackenzie and Huettel combine The Catalyst’s new column fea- have influenced the upcoming experiencing the musical sub- County Commision of El Paso to score four goals and an assist. tures three beer reviewers. presidential election. Page 14 lime. Page 6 County, District three. Page 5 Page 7 Page 13 C+5 Fine Arts Listening Session What’s in a Name? Hack the Snack Talking with the founders of the Should CC professors all be ad- Backcountry cooking tips that Find us online at: Jill Tiefenthaler and David Dah- first gaming club on CC’s cam- dressed by last names? Page 14 will exceed your wildest dreams. catalystnewspaper.com lin discuss the Fine Arts Center’s pus. Page 12 merger with CC. Page 4 Page 9 Facebook: /CatalystNews Twitter: /catalystnews 2

September 16, 2016 News The Catalyst CC Chemistry Professor Sophomore Beau Burns Puts Discovers New Compounds Whitewater Passion to Use By CINEA JENKINS By NOELLE EDWARDS What began as an idea for a final pa- per in Environmental Economics has blossomed into a fully-fledged research project and subsequent independent study for sophomore Beau Burns. During Burns’ fourth block Environmental Eco- nomics class last year, he had the chance to listen to a lecture on water markets and water rights, something that had always interested him. After the initial research period, Professor Mark Smith suggested to Burns that his interest would be a good topic to write his final paper on for the class. By late June, and after a few more meet- ings with industry professionals and con- tinued support from Professor Smith, P B B G. Habiba Vaghoo, a CC professor whose research has advanced medicine. Burns had finalized his project. The proj- ect was named “Build It and They Will Organic Chemistry Professor Habiba Vag- pounds. Come: A Whitewater Park as a Magnet for hoo discovered, with a team, uorinated Vaghoo explained her research in cooking Economic Growth.” compounds that will promote medical ad- terms. “If you have a recipe for fried chicken Burns spent the entire summer collect- vancements. with our, and I want to make it with corn ing data around the state of Colorado, ac- Vaghoo was raised in Tanzania and took our, that’s not exactly the same thing. I counting for the whole season of white- her  rst organic chemistry class in high would have to come up with a slightly dif- water tourism. The data was collected in school and loved it. She came to the U.S. as ferent method or slightly di erent recipe the form of surveys that required visitors P B P E. Sophomore Beau an international and  rst-generation col- because I am using a slightly di erent ingre- to list how much was spent on their trips Burns lege student for her undergraduate degree, dient. So, that’s how you could think about to whitewater parks, including gas, food, Colorado gets from the parks as their rea- and worked towards a degree in Computer what we’re doing with uorine,” said Vaghoo. and equipment rentals. These questions son to build them,” said Burns. Science until she was encouraged to follow  e researchers worked around a big idea were a form of revealed preference that Burns’ interest in whitewater parks her passion for Organic Chemistry. that if they combined these two compounds answered how much tourists were willing grew from a love of whitewater kayaking. Now, Vaghoo is using her Organic Chem- and got them to react, then they would be to spend on whitewater parks. He was able to both research whitewater istry background to research uorinated able to get the desired product. For those who are unfamiliar with the parks and enjoy them. Burns teaches the compounds.  ese compounds are ground- Vaghoo and her team worked on trying to terminology, a whitewater park is essen- kayak roll clinics at Colorado College. breaking because they can be used to make  gure out the di erent conditions needed tially simple modifications to a natural Burns has been able to find “purpose medicine. to have these two compounds react to make river that allow rafters and kayakers to and enjoyment” in his work which would Fluorinated compounds found in nature speci c uorinated compounds. Returning access the river safely. not have been possible without the flex- are toxic, so only recently have scientists to her cooking analogy, Vaghoo said, “So, Through his research Burns hoped to ibility of designing his own research proj- started looking into synthesizing their own just like testing a recipe, you would use dif- find out an estimate for the worth of white- ect and continuing his work throughout uorinated compounds for medicinal pur- ferent proportions of your ingredient, you water parks. After speaking to a developer first block. poses. Vaghoo joined a team of scientists would fry it longer or shorter, those kinds of of the Buena Vista Whitewater Park, Burns Burns stressed how integral Professor last spring at the University of Southern Cal- things, until you get to that place where you was able to reign in his focus specifically Smith was to his work. “The only reason ifornia (USC) to pursue this endeavor, and have the perfect product.” on whitewater park economics as opposed that I have been able to do what I did their research was recently published in the  e team was able to make the “perfect to his previous idea of studying the water this summer and what I am doing now Journal of Fluorine Chemistry. product”—new ourinated compounds. rights associated with them. is because of Mark Smith,” he said. “It is One of her fellow scientists, Professor  ese uorinated compounds can now be Now, Burns is finishing his project dur- the professors at Colorado College, it is G. K. Surya Prakash, was her PhD advisor used to try and create di erent medicines to ing an independent study appropriately people like Mark, that make these oppor- when she was researching uorinated com- combat various ailments. named “Topics in Microeconomics: Field tunities available to students and I am so pounds for her doctoral thesis. Vaghoo is applying this method of “ uori- Research in Environmental and Resource greatly appreciative of that.” Vaghoo and the researchers at USC nating” compounds to make new uorinat- Economics.” The bulk of this indepen- “Beau’s is an iconic CC project,” said worked to  nd new ways to make com- ed compounds on the CC campus with the dent study has consisted of writing a 25- Smith. “He came to CC an avid white- pounds that could be of biological impor- Malaria Project.  e Malaria Project is a re- page paper. The paper summarizes his water kayaker with experience as a river tance and could be used in biological tests search e ort on campus with students to try research and continuous data collection guide. He wanted to take this interest to make medicine. Most of the uorinated and create a compound that combats Ma- on how much whitewater parks cost, the someplace, and environmental econom- compounds they made were the  rst of their laria without the accompanying undesired rate at which they are being built in other ics has allowed him to do this. His re- kind. side e ects. Scientists know what part of places, and the political situation around search on the Buena Vista whitewater  ey made these new uorinated com- the cure is causing the side e ects, so Vag- them. park has allowed him to develop skills pounds by taking non- uorinated com- hoo hopes that a new cure can be achieved “As other towns all over North America in field work in the context of something pounds found in nature and “ uorinating” by “ uorinating” these parts that cause the are beginning to build whitewater parks, about which he deeply cares, keeping wa- them to make uorinated non-toxic com- side e ects. they are able to cite the advantages that ter in rivers.”

Race in the Wake of Yik Yak year in direct response to the Yik Yak While many students at CC may have By CLARE ENDE posts. CC administrators participate in moved on from the hurt caused by the rac- Ever since the Yik Yak scandal of last these dialogues in order to understand ist posts on social media last year, it hasn’t Actions and words have year, Colorado College has been working and move forward in an inclusive manner. been quite that easy for other students to consequences, and the CC to improve race relations and keep the “We recognize that campus climate in- simply put that incident aside and move conversations about diversity and inclu- volves all of us, faculty, staff, administra- forward. community was harshly sion alive and growing, but where does tors and students,” said Pearl Leonard- “What I have noticed is the impact of the reminded of this lesson last this force of change actually come from; Rock, Associate Director of the Butler Yik Yak posts have had on students,” said the students or the administration? Center. “To impact climate positively, we Leonard-Rock. Many students who I have year. Now, in the wake of The Butler Center plays a large role in all must be involved and engaged.” interfaced with are still very wounded by the hurtful comments, CC is providing a safe place for students and While the administration has been very the words and actions of the Yik Yak posts. facilitating conversations about the some- involved in these changes and conversa- The Butler Center therefore has started learning how to grow from times intimidating or sensitive topics in- tions, Leonard-Rock also commented on our year with offerings and discussions on the incident and prevent volving race and diversity. The Butler Cen- the roles that the students have played psychological well-being. These offerings ter addresses something they call “The Big throughout the end of last year and the have been opportunities for students to future racism and exclusion. Eight,” which is class, race, nationality, beginning of this new school year. recognize where they are on the Dr. Carol age, ability, gender, sex, and religion. “I would say that administration has Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being scale and tinue to listen to your body, engage with These “Big Eight” topics are not always identified many windows of opportunity consider what they can do to improve others at a level that is comfortable for easy to discuss with peers, which is why to engage and partner with the CC com- their well-being.” you, read, read, read, and listen to your the Butler Center’s role in cultivating munity, but it has also been nice to see Actions and words have consequences, peers,” said Leonard-Rock. these conversations is crucial to the de- how students have mobilized their desires and the CC community was harshly re- The conversations that happen in the velopment of CC. There are opportunities to create the community that they want minded of this lesson last year. Now, in Butler Center and around campus are the every block to discuss these topics at the for themselves, a community where they the wake of the hurtful comments, CC is types of conversations that CC should be Butler Center and they host Critical Issues can speak up and speak out on values and learning how to grow from the incident proud of, and students and administrators forums and open dialogue circles. relationships that are important to them,” and prevent future racism and exclusion. alike are working together to make CC a These open dialogue circles began last said Leonard-Rock. “A primary step going forward is to con- place of diversity and inclusion. e Catalyst • News • September 16, 2016 3

CC Refugee Alliance Seeks to Help Senior Alec Lockett Partners with Refugees Make Colorado Springs Home Geology Professor Christine Siddoway By PATRICK GLASTONBURY for Antarctic Research Expedition Th e Colorado College Refugee Alliance, a tions in the refugee resettlement process thus new on-campus group, has been founded by puts much strain on local community groups. By ELIZABETH TIEMANN CC sta and students. ough much of the discussion on refugees Senior Alec Lockett will be venturing to With the process of refugee resettlement revolves around the crisis in Syria, none of the a whole new world opened up to him by currently underway in the Colorado Springs refugees currently being settled in the Springs Professor Christine Siddoway of the Geol- area, the group hopes that the involvement of hail from Syria. e vast majority of those be- ogy department. the campus community will provide refugees ing resettled in the Springs and surrounding “I’ve never been so passionate about with much needed social support. areas come from Cuba, while the others come anything before,” said Lockett, advisee Th e group is sponsored by Heather Powell from areas in Central Africa, the Middle East, and student of Siddoway. “Before meet- Browne, the Assistant Director of Off -Cam- and Russia. ing Christine, I was just another Geology pus Study. Given her position, Mrs. Powell Given the diversity of their origins, language major who was scared and uninspired. Browne has interacted with students who barriers pose a major obstacle to refugee re- Her work ethic is contagious and so is her passion.” Lockett will be venturing to the Antarc- tic in November to work on Siddoway’s research project, Rosetta-ICE, funded by the National Science Foundation. Siddo- way herself, however, will not be joining him. “I am very specifically not partici- pating so that I can give opportunities to students,” explained Siddoway. This makes sense, as Rosetta-ICE is a self-run project in some ways. Siddoway’s project is studying a region of AntAntarc- tica that is covered by ice floating on parts of land and ocean, more specifically the Ross Sea. The floating glacier is a geologic feature called an ice shell. The glacier is shaped like an upside- down Rosetta stone, and the aim of the project is to uncover the Earth’s crust un- der the ice shelf. “The ice shelf the key to the link of East AntAntarctica’s continen- Photo By Emıly McBrıde. Senior Alec Photo By Lauren Stıerman. Left, Heather Powell Browne; Right, Sarah Colombo tal shield, which is a craton, and West An- Lockett, who will soon go to the Antarctic to tAntarctica’s terrane belt,” said Siddoway. work on Christine Siddoway’s research project. have learned foreign language skills and want settlement and integration into new commu- The Rosetta-ICE project also aims to to maintain their profi ciency. However, when nities. Th is is why Powell Browne, along with reveal more information about the in- She is absurdly overactive.” these students return to the U.S., there are few senior co-chairs Sara Colombo and Nicole terplay between climate change and the Elkind’s opportunities continued even opportunities to apply linguistic and cultural Tan, believe that a campus community has atmosphere as researchers are uncover- after he graduated. This past summer he knowledge. the potential to meaningfully help in the re- ing information about the vertical strati- and Siddoway traveled to Kuala Lumpur For the Colorado Springs area, the work settlement process. fication of the area, all the way from the for a conference sponsored by the Scien- of refugee resettlement is being carried out With an increasingly international student Earth’s crust, to the ocean, to the ice, and tific Committee on AntAntarctic Research by the Rocky Mountain chapter of Lutheran body, as well as students learning a variety finally to the atmosphere. (SCAR). Elkind presented his work on the Family Services (LFS). Volunteer groups like of languages in an academic context, cam- The project does not require Siddoway’s Rosetta-ICE and produced a digital geo- LFS are settling refugees across the coun- pus communities are essentially untapped constant presence in AntAntarctica, as it logical map of AntAntarctica, which has try, beginning with picking refugees up from resources in the resettlement process. Ob- mainly involves flying an aircraft over the the geology of the mountains and rock their destination airports, often with only the stacles to resettlement go much further than ice shelf and measuring physical param- outcrops. the language barrier, though. Integration is as eters. Siddoway attended the conference for ough the refugee crisis much cultural as it is linguistic, and students A box of sorts known as an IcePod at- another reason—Wikibombing. The pur- has become global in scale, can serve as integral cultural contacts to help taches to the side of a military-grade pose of Wikibombing is self-explanatory make sense of a new cultural landscape. aircraft that has skis for landing and de- from the practice’s very name: bombing integrating these individuals Th e leaders of the CC Refugee Alliance hope parture. The IcePod contains a host of Wikipedia with information about female into new communities requires that the diverse skill sets among the CC stu- equipment that measures the ice surface AntAntarctic researchers, giving life and local solutions. e CC Refugee dent body can be put to good use in assimilat- and thickness, as well as the intensity of voice and image to women in the polar Alliance hopes that it can ing refugees into the Colorado Springs area. gravitational attraction and the Earth’s sciences who otherwise either do not Th e demands of the Block Plan and the chaos magnetic pull in the area. have Wikipedia pages or have very barren mobilize students as part of it imposes on many students’ schedules is an “I had a senior professor at Carleton and boring ones. this process, and the group obstacle that the group hopes to overcome. who was an inspiration and was the first SCAR asked the AntAntarctic research is fl exible to students’ ever- “ e goal is to consolidate and connect American geologist to go to AntAntarc- community to nominate women and to people on campus and provide them with tica. He was a jovial, happy, teasing, write biographies for those nominated. shifting obligations. structure,” said Mrs. Powell Browne. Recon- 90-year-old man but enormously con- The women who were written about range ciling the  ckleness of student schedules with sequential. He put AntAntarctica on the from the ski groomer at the McMurdo sta- clothes on their backs, providing them with the logistical necessities of LFS operations is map for me,” Siddoway said. tion who ensures that flight landings can immediate material needs, and then equip- one of the main purposes of the organization. Siddoway has completed 14 research be made, to researchers from India, Ger- ping them to be self-su cient in the long Another, said Tan, is to “provide a welcom- trips to Antartica. many, Korea, and Japan, to name a few. term. ing face” to combat xenophobic attitudes that There are parallels between her experi- With research in the Antarctic being Oddly enough, the federal government refugees could encounter. ence with her mentor and now her advi- arduous, these women are fighting for plays a minimal role in the process of refu- ough the refugee crisis has become glob- sees’ experiences with her as a mentor. appropriate recognition. “For starters, gee resettlement. While the federal govern- al in scale, integrating these individuals into Sam Elkind, who graduated in 2016 and is the day-to-day conditions are winter ment vets refugees to sift out potential threats, new communities requires local solutions. now a Geology paraprofessional, said of conditions,” Siddoway explained. “And much of the work involved in settling refugees Th e CC Refugee Alliance hopes that it can mo- her, “[She is] extremely dedicated to her the temperatures never stray from those in new communities is done by private orga- bilize students as part of this process, and the students. I have submitted questions to temperatures. High winds, tremendous nizations, like LFS. group is  exible to students’ ever-shifting ob- her at 2 a.m. and gotten an answer back at storms that can last for a series of days... After the federal screening process is com- ligations. e group hopes to facilitate various 4 a.m. She provided me incredible oppor- And the Continent itself has little to no plete, refugees are assigned to a state by the levels of obligation, anywhere from one-time tunities that I would never have expected infrastructure. There is no running water, federal government, at which point the state commitments to participation in long-term as an undergrad.” no flush toilets, no buildings. Thus, a true will assign a refugee to a local (generally vol- cultural mentoring groups. He continued, “I know CC is known program is self-sufficient, and you run it unteer-based) organization to do the on-the- If you are interested in becoming involved for promoting the fact that you get one- yourself. So you have the day-to-day sub- ground work of  nding people homes and with the CC Refugee Alliance, the fi rst infor- on-one time with your professor and re- sistence and survival predicaments, and enrolling children in school. e logistical mation session will be in Sacred Grounds this search opportunities come out of that, then on top of that the primary objective centrality of these volunteer-based organiza- Friday, Sept. 16, at noon. but Christine really does embody that. of being there is to do science.”

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Photo By Sam Wang. The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center (FAC) and Colorado College hosted listening sessions for community members on the merge of the two organizations. President of Colorado College, Jill Tiefenthaler and President of FAC, David Dahlin, (above) discuss the partnership.

By ETHAN GREENBERG transition, and the talk shifted to the areas of the FAC in need of improvement. The Come July 1, 2020, the Colorado Springs audience expressed that the FAC needed to Fine Arts Center (FAC) will officially be a expand its outreach and ultimately bring in part of Colorado College. The listening ses- more attendees. In the context of broader sion on Wednesday, Sept. 14 was a chance outreach, there was conversation about the for community members to offer their com- lack of diversity among the museum’s con- ments as the partnership begins between stituents. CC and the FAC. “Looking around this audience, I am one The session suggested that the community of few people of color,” community member “Looking around this supports the integration of FAC to CC, but also Marisa Hebert said. “The Fine Arts Center audience, I am one of few has high expectations regarding the outcome. could improve upon its outreach to com- people of color,” community The next four years will be a test as CC at- munities of color.” tempts to prove its worth to Colorado Springs. There was also some criticism of the lis- member Marisa Hebert said. President Tiefenthaler and FAC President tening sessions themselves. All four listen- “The Fine Arts Center could and CEO David Dahlin began the event with ing sessions are either at CC or the FAC. improve upon its outreach short introductions, both focused on the While these two institutions are the main value of the partnership. Teifenthaler told players, the transition will affect the entire to communities of color.” the audience that the previous two institu- Pikes Peak region, but neither entity has tions she worked for, Colgate University scheduled listening times outside of cen- and Wake Forest University, both had part- tral Colorado Springs. Community member nerships with cultural institutions in their Gary Bradley noted the lack of geographic respective locales and that the link added diversity of the listening sessions and said mutual vibrancy. Dahlin echoed the added “there needs to be a greater effort to reach value and said that the best performing mu- out to the outlying areas.” seums and theaters in the country are often The relationship between CC and the FAC those tied to colleges or universities. is not new. The FAC acted as the college’s The two leaders did little talking after de facto art department from the 1920s to Photo By Sam Wang. President Jill their openings. The majority of the hour was 1940s. More recently, the FAC donated its Tiefenthaler. spent hearing comments from audience art publication archives to Tutt Library in members. The discussion began with listen- 2015. Talks between CC and the FAC have ing to what community members enjoyed been going on for some time, and the of- most about the FAC. A common favorite was ficial press release announcing the merge the Bemis Art School, as well as the beauty went out on Aug. 25. CC assumed the man- of the physical building and its unique the- agement role on Sept. 1. ater. The FAC is listed on the National Regis- The next four years will be a transition As part of the merger ter of Historical Places. period. In July 2017, the official name will agreement, CC will dedicate Community members also voiced their become Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center more than $20 million of love for FAC staff, and Teifenthaler said not at Colorado College. Between July 2017 and to worry. While CC will bring additional staff July 2020, CC will lease the physical assets its endowment to the FAC. to the museum, such as Associate Professor such as the building and its art collection. Additionally, the FAC of Art Rebecca Tucker who will become mu- On July 1, 2020, CC acquires all assets and Foundation will remain seum director, current FAC employees will the legal entity of the FAC. stay on and ultimately become employees of As part of the merger agreement, CC will separate, along with its the college. dedicate more than $20 million of its en- $13 million endowment. These positive comments build upon dowment to the FAC. Additionally, the FAC Although there is a transfer previous statements from major Colorado Foundation will remain separate, along Springs figures that expressed backing of the with its $13 million endowment. Although of assets, the merger is not decision. “This partnership,” said Colorado there is a transfer of assets, the merger is not considered a “sale.” Neither Springs Mayor John Suthers, “is something considered a “sale.” Neither CC nor the FAC we should all look to as an example of inno- made a payment or accepted money from CC nor the FAC made a vative, collaborative future-building.” the transaction. payment or accepted money Additional support has come from Thayer While the transition may be slow, the lis- from the transaction. Tutt, the grandson of the namesake for Tutt tening sessions offer the opportunity for the Library. “As president of both El Pomar community members to be heard early in Foundation and the Colorado Springs Fine the process. As the college moves forward in Arts Center Foundation, I am pleased to see the integration of the FAC, it has the poten- this alliance between the Fine Arts Center tial to create a unique space as the product Photo By Sam Wang. David Dahlin, and Colorado College.” of this partnership. As Suthers said, “this is President and CEO of the Colorado Springs While the prevailing attitude is optimis- truly a win-win-win agreement benefiting Fine Arts Center. tic, there are legitimate concerns about the the FAC, CC, and the entire community.” e Catalyst • News • September 16, 2016 5

Panel Discusses Local Politics, Washington Week with Gwen Ifi ll Colorado’s Place in National Election By TUCKER SMITH “Who can you imagine as command- Times; Molly Ball, national political cor- By JOHN BORAH er-in-chief? Hillary Clinton or Donald respondent for The Atlantic; Michael Trump? We’re on the hunt for answers Scherer, Washington bureau chief for here in the Colorado addition of Wash- Time magazine; and Dan Balz, chief po- ington Week!” said renowned journalist litical correspondent for The Washington Gwen Ifill, kicking off the newest segment Post. of “Washington Week” at last Friday’s The conversation was lively yet civil, taping in Cornerstone. and covered an array of crucial topics from national security to the positives and negatives of both Trump and Clin- e conversation was lively ton. Each journalist brought interesting polls from their respected newspapers yet civil, and covered an and stories from their experiences on the array of crucial topics from campaign trails. national security to the “It was really interesting to hear what each journalist brought to the table,” positives and negatives of said sophomore Bridget O’Neil. “Their both Trump and Clinton. opinions were varied enough to keep the conversation engaging, but not polarized Each journalist brought enough to make it unproductive.” interesting polls from their In addition to filming Washington respected newspapers Week, Ifill and panelists answered ques- tions from local community members for and stories from their “Washington Week EXTRA: Colorado.” experiences on the Some of the highlights included ques- P B T S. Electra Johnson, running for County Commisioner of District 3 in tions and discussion of the Veterans Af- El Paso County. campaign trails. fairs Administration, the polarization of Johnson is a third—generation Colora- struction Management, I offer a unique parties in politics, and the role of a mod- doan. Her Italian—Scotch—Irish ances- perspective not frequently found in elect- erator in debates. tors immigrated to the state to work in ed officials,” her website says. Although the program is only 30 min- the coal camps at the turn of the century. Johnson is campaigning rigorously. Washington Week is the longest running utes, the event was two-and-a-half hours Johnson was raised in Huerfano County, She knows as well as anyone that Colo- news program on television. It began on long due to the technicalities of televi- south of Pueblo, and went on to enjoy a rado Springs is a very conservative place, PBS in 1970, making this the eighth presi- sion. This created ample time for the au- fruitful 20—year—long career in con- but she remains optimistic. “If I see an dential election it has covered. The show dience to informally interact with Ifill. struction management, architecture, and apartment block, that is a block of power, runs around 30 minutes as a roundtable Ifill has intimidating intellect and ex- urban design before adding local politics but not if you keep people from voting discussion between four journalists and a perience, yet made everyone feel at ease to her resume. against their self interests,” Johnson said. moderator. Ifill has been moderating the with her good humor and humility. She According to her website, her project Others don’t exactly share her cheerful show since 1999, and Friday’s taping il- provided important commentary on what experience ranges from “large scale re- spirit. “If this turns out to be a big Demo- lustrated the ease and grace by which she she calls the “weirdest campaign ever.” In gional infrastructure planning, transpor- cratic year with Hillary Clinton scoring a operates. a time where politics feels astoundingly tation planning, to working with teams of victory, she will have coattails,” said Bob During this taping of Washington Week, absurd and often deceitful, it’s revital- people to transform cities, communities Loevy, a CC professor emeritus of politi- Ifill shared the stage with Jackie Calmes, izing to witness the authentic program and solve problems.” Or, as Johnson ex- cal science to The Gazette, “but they’re national correspondent for The New York Washington Week with Gwen Ifill. plained, “I wanted to change some things not likely to be long enough to work down that felt unfair to me.” to the county commissioners.” This is the same mantra that has guided If Loevy’s prediction becomes reality, her foray into politics, Johnson said. This Stan Vanderwerf, Johnson’s well—fund- is Johnson’s first campaign for elected of- ed republican opponent, will capture the fice. She was compelled to run by Bernie District 3 seat. Sanders and his grassroots campaign. When asked about her competitor, “Bernie is so inspiring because he started she points out that Patrick Davis, Don- to talk about the real problems that af- ald Trump’s state director in Colorado. fect our generations,” she said, pointing “Need I say more?” she asks. She also to her student loan bills as an example questioned whether Colorado Springs “So I started out owing $58,000 in student needs another military veteran voice in loan fees, which really isn’t much, and politics. “I do not mean that in any dis- I’ve been paying $400 a month, but at this paraging way—I have absolute respect for point I owe $69,000 because I’m not even those who have served—but we need to able to pay off my interest.” take into account other voices and it is re- Of course, as county commissioner, ally necessary to have equitable citizen- Johnson will not be relieving students of ship representation.” the rising cost of education. Instead, her For now, Johnson is soliciting sup- focus is on preparing for the future. The port, and she stresses that CC could be future of Colorado Springs as a city, and the potential linchpin to her success. CC the future of its people. She is dedicated is a key voting block that, she points out, to putting forth rational, reasonable plans. has previously been the target of repub- “Plans,” she said, “that are comprehen- lican voter suppression. In 2008 El Paso sive plans. Not 10 or 20 year plans but County Clerk and Recorder Bob Balink 30 or 50 year plans that are based off re- asserted that out—of—state CC students sources, like water.” This, because of her were ineligible to vote locally, which is background, is not just empty rhetoric, decidedly not the case. She stresses, be- “After almost 20 years of experience in fore leaving to pick up her child, “I need P B O. Gwen Ifill speaking outside the Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Urban Design, Architecture, and Con- all the CC help I can get.” Arts Center.

CC Aims to Raise Dismal Voter Turnout Rates By NORBERT McGETTIGAN Voter turnout among Colorado College turnout. In the 2012 election, voter turnout ister before Oct. 17, the deadline for receiv- voter registration form, New Era certi es the students in the 2012 and 2014 elections av- for students was 34 percent. In comparison, ing absentee ballots. Otherwise known as form and sends it to the county clerk’s o ce, eraged 42 percent less than the turnout rate voter turnout was in the mid-50s country- mail ballots, absentee ballots make it pos- making the process relatively simple. for the entire country. wide, and in the mid-60s among other small sible to vote in the election without being “It’s trying to help students logistically,” CC Votes, a student organization in col- liberal arts campuses. physically present at the polls on Tuesday, said junior Steven Ortega, Student Life laboration with CCSGA, aims to inform and “I think the students at CC are politically Nov. 8. Vice President and co-founder of CC Votes. engage students on relevant political issues informed but not politically active,” said se- Once the ballot is completed, voters have “Make it easy as possible to vote… What I to ensure that history does not repeat itself nior Annika Kastetter, CCSGA President and the option to send in their ballot via mail see about voting is that it’s kind of a cultural for the upcoming election. co-founder of CC Votes. “Political apathy is or, starting Oct. 24, bring it to a designated thing. If everybody votes, that one person e committee met on Tuesday, Sept. 13 a huge problem on this campus.” voter service and polling center. e closest who’s like not sure if they will, they tend to and brainstormed ways to foster a culture of e problem also extends to the student one to campus is Centennial Hall, located go along with the majority.” political engagement on campus. Informing government; people do not run for govern- at 200 S. Cascade Ave, just a seven-minute To help create a cultural norm of voting, people about absentee ballots is a critical ment positions and people do not vote in drive from campus. CC Votes will be providing shuttle buses to part of their e ort, and they will continue the school’s elections. In last year’s elec- With the help of New Era Colorado Foun- the polls on Nov. 4, 7, and 8. On Nov. 4 and to table around campus with New Era Colo- tion, three of the  ve CCSGA positions had dation, a nonpro t, nonpartisan organiza- 7, students with absentee ballots who did rado Foundation. Moreover, CC Votes will no competitors, and voter turnout was less tion focused on engaging and educating not mail them can bring them to the polls provide shuttle buses to polls on Election than 35 percent. a new generation of citizens, CC Votes has and avoid the lines on Nov. 8. Alternatively, Day and the days preceding. One initiative to ramp up student engage- newly registered 467 students by tabling  ve students can get a ride to the polls on Nov. CC has an abysmal history with voter ment includes encouraging students to reg- separate times. After students  ll out the 8 and vote. 6 The Catalyst • 10 Questions • September 16, 2016

10 QUESTIONS (Actually, 9)

Poseidon: in search of From left to right, Jamie Rushford, Caleb Cofsky, Ian Huschle, and Gabe Sashihara the divine jam. Poseidon’s music has an emotional range What would you suggest to the passionate that is rare in the world of musicians at Poseidon: One of CC’s premier student bands talks about house parties, freshman that wants to get involved in mu- Colorado College, and something that the how the music scene has changed, and finding catharsis in music. sic at CC? students of CC have flocked to house parties Ian: Just get out there, somehow. Just go to to get a taste of. The band is spearheaded by a concert, get one of our numbers, or there senior Caleb Cofsky who handles rhythm Interview By David Andrews, Photos by Phillip Engh are so many good musicians at CC. Just go guitar and vocals at live shows. Cofsky hails out and make it happen. Honestly just ask from Massachusetts and has been a part of Hall.” Below we piece together the details of really write music. Basically, it’s just my feel- for their number. There are no rules to it. the CC music scene since his first year when one of the most rowdy nights in recent mem- ings at the time wrapped up into sound. Caleb: I know for me, when I came in as a he connected with Poseidon drummer Jake ory. Caleb: I think that they’re just two differ- freshman, I know there were two or three Lauer. Ian Huschle, at least on a Wednes- Caleb: It was sweet, at one point every- ent kinds of music, both good. Jeff Tweedy bands that I really looked up to. There was day afternoon, is a mellow presence and one in the audience stormed the stage and of Wilco has a good quote about it where he YouJazz, King Duck, and the Raisins. But, it plays bass for the band. Huschle is joined we were all on it, over 100 people, and we says that the idea of the tortured artist and was like not that many bands. My year, the by senior Jamie Rushford as the lead guitar- were all dancing around the band on the you don’t have to be depressed and lock bands exploded because we all looked up ist during Poseidon’s live sets. Poseidon’s stage and then they shut off the power, so yourself in a dark room. You can just chan- to these bands and really just pick someone approach stems from a shared listening the band couldn’t play anymore and then nel what you’re feeling on both sides of the and pick someone who you look up to and history of the Grateful Dead and Phish. At they turned on the house lights and security spectrum. I think I err on the side of sad mu- get after it. Don’t give a sh-t about what any- times, the tender touch of Trey Anastasio started coming up and I remember one guy sic, though. I love melancholy ballads. one thinks and ask someone if you can play can be seen leading the band forward into a was *makes chokehold motion with arm* a show at their house and go play the show Phish-esque jam. The band has been ramp- Gabe: We finished the song actually. I think it What have you guys been listening to late- and burn it down. ing up their live performances this fall, and might have been “Can You Hear Me Knock- ly? with stand-in drummer Gabe Sashihara, ing,” you know, by the Rolling Stones. I re- Ian: I’ve been listening to a lot of Fleet- What is the energy or quality that you look the band has been wreaking frenetic havoc member when they turned off power there wood Mac for in music? Why does everyone go to and spreading sweaty divinity at off-campus were kind of multiple switches involved but Caleb: I’ve been listening to a lot of Mac De- these shows and freak out? houses as of late. I kind of just soloed while some bandmates marco and Beatles. Ian and I both went to Caleb: I think it’s just the rock and roll at- plugged some stuff back in. see him play at the Ogden. It was so good. It titude. The Raisins played really good mu- Here’s the lineup: was just the most entertaining thing. Never sic, did originals, did good classic rock, and Jamie Rushford, senior, lead guitarist “If I look at Ian and make eye at a single moment was I disengaged and it was just kind of like the whole attitude. Ian Huschle, junior, bassist contact and he’s groovin’ and I look waiting for the song to end. When you went to their shows you knew it Caleb Cofsky, senior, rhythm guitar/vocal back at Gabe and he’s groovin’ and Ian: Caleb and I talk about it all the time. was going to be a good time because no one Gabe Sashihara, senior, lead drummer Jamie and we’re all smiling at each They don’t take themselves too seriously, gives a shit about anything. but at the same time they’re such virtuosos. Jake Lauer, senior, drummer abroad other, and that’s frickin’ awesome Ian: Yeah, it’s just the don’t give a f-ck atti- People don’t really appreciate it sometimes. tude. What is the most frenetic party or show about music.” that you’ve played? -Caleb Cofsky When you’re old men, what do you think How different are you now in your Wednes- Gabe: “I’ve played 75 to 80 shows at CC with you will look back and think about when day afternoon life than your midnight on a various different groups. I’ve kind of been you think about being in a band in college? Saturday? one of those guys that people could call Do you guys connect a lot on the music that Ian: I don’t know how much perspective I Caleb: I think the coolest difference be- upon to fill in a part or make something, be you are listening to in your personal lives? can have on it right now, but it’s a fun thing. tween me now and me at a show and me at it in a gig, or with setup for tech. I would say Jamie: To a certain extent, yes. I think we Gabe: I’d say it’s not just a fun thing, but a midnight is that at midnight we are all trying that overall the craziest show would be, it’s each have parts that don’t overlap as well. good thing. My brother [Eli Sashihara] gradu- to create something together. I never know really hard to say, but I think the one that Ian: In general, I think we all are pretty big ated last year, but when he was a freshman really what’s going to happen but when was most publicly crazy was the so-called Dead and Phish fans this place was a lot different. It was a lot more we find a groove that we can all get into, it “Riot at Armstrong Hall.” Caleb: I think we can all connect on the mu- of a party scene. People used to dress up. It happened two or three times last Saturday, Ian: I can’t remember how many times we sic we have listened to in the past. Growing was a bit more of the Wild West here, so to that’s why I play shows, for that one ‘we all played there, but the shows we played at up, I know I was a big Dead, Phish guy and I speak. There were some policies and admis- find a groove together’ and it’s like a deep, the end of last year at Slug’s [Adam Young’s] think Gabe was too. sions policies that ultimately made this a deep pocket groove and it doesn’t even re- house were pretty wild. They lasted pretty Gabe: I avidly appreciate Phish and the more tame campus. It was good for decreas- ally matter if anyone there likes it. But if I late. We played from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. and the Grateful Dead. Well, not avidly, but, I’m not ing the number of bad events in a sense, but look at Ian and make eye contact and he’s same people were there for all three hours. super familiar but I’d say it’s kind of a com- there’s been one externality: the taming of groovin’ and I look back at Gabe and he’s Caleb: Those shows were ripping. We ment on our relationships between our mu- the campus. There has been a discontent- groovin’ and Jamie and we’re all smiling bought marshmallows and threw them sical styles and preferences as listeners and ment with social recreation outside of an in- at each other, and that’s frickin’ awesome into the crowd and then they got stomped performers because our experience playing school context. Concurrently, there is anoth- about music into the floor so the floor got really sticky. with each other varies. For example, I’ve er force which is the growing music scene at Ian: I really get after it. I really like it. So people got stuck in the same spot and engaged with musical activities with Caleb Colorado College. When Eli was a freshman had to dance in the same spot. They just since our freshman year. there were like 8 bands in Battle of the Bands. Is there something you can compare with couldn’t move, but it was awesome be- Caleb: We’ve also engaged in sexual activi- When I was a freshman, two years later, there music, of touching the divine or something cause we forced them to stay there and lis- ties. were something like 26 bands. That has had a orgasmic? ten to our music. Gabe: That last part is probably not at all good impact on the social life at this school. Caleb: I’d compare it to crawling back inside Jamie: I heard someone smashed a window true, in fact it’s definitely not true. It’s nice It helps bring people together and restores my mother’s womb and floating around in at our show last Saturday. So that’s pretty to keep it light-hearted. cohesion to the student body. her embryonic fluid. It’s definitely a warm crazy. Caleb: I think the reason that I am in a stu- and comfortable spot to be. It’s nice to take Do you feel like you create better mu- dent band like this is because house parties your ear protection out like once a show and Gabe and Caleb: Editor’s Note: All of Posei- sic when you are feeling despair or when and events tend to be so much more fun, just feel the loudness, like the organic music. don ‘s members have a memory of a wilder, you are thinking ‘Wow, everything is awe- there’s so much more life to them, when Ian: It’s super loud and super sweaty. So more untethered time at CC where student some?’ there are student bands. It doesn’t matter loud. You wouldn’t even believe how loud bands would get truly out of control. One Ian: For me, when I write music it comes from what it is, as long as there are real musicians it is. such incident was “The Riot at Armstrong a part of me I can’t really articulate, and I don’t playing real music. Gabe: You gonna Benjamin Button that sh-t? 7

September 16, 2016 Sports The Catalyst Men’s Soccer Notches Two Wins Women’s Soccer Bounces Back After to Remain Unbeaten a Loss at Cincinnati By EVAN HAMLIN By MIGUEL MENDEZ Colorado College men’s soccer scored on a cross that Mackenzie headed into the Colorado College women’s soccer team The Tigers came back for their home a total of four goals over the weekend to net to score the first ‘Golden Goal’ of his traveled to Ohio to take on the University opener on Sunday to take on the Utah take down the University of Dallas and career. The duo combined to record four of Cincinnati Wildcats this past Friday Valley University Wolverines. CC was Pacific Lutheran University and improve goals and one assist over two games. before coming back to play their home determined to get a win after the long trip their record to 3-0-1 on the season. CC travels to the lone star state this opener on Sunday against the Utah Valley to Cincinnati. The Tigers opened up conference play weekend for more SCAC play against University Wolverines. The Tigers lost the The defense stepped up and showed on Friday afternoon against the University Trinity University and Schreiner match against Cincinnati with a score of how powerful of a force they can be. of Dallas. Senior midfielder Caden University on Friday and Sunday. 2-0 but bounced back to win their home Hiniker was forced to only make one save. Mackenzie struck in the 16th minute to opener with the slightest of margins, 1-0. score his first goal in almost two years. The game against Cincinnati brought “One of our goals for this Mackenzie was sidelined for the entirety quite the challenge for the Tigers as they season is to be undefeated of last season due to an injury. After were outshot 16 to eight. The stats show at home, and that started on receiving a pass from junior midfielder dominance by the Wildcats. However, Sunday.” Joel Frykholm, Mackenzie slipped the ball the Tigers proved to be a tough opponent past UD netminder Tino Gamueda into from the beginning as the match went into the right side of the net. halftime with a score of nil-nil. The defensive support allowed the rest of Junior midfielder Tim Huettel also “Cincinnati is a quality team and played the team to relax and play without worry. scored in the 37th minute when his direct really solid against us,” said freshman CC got 13 shots off to Utah Valley’s nine. kick from 20 yards out eluded traffic in the goalkeeper Molly Hiniker. “We didn’t win However, the Tigers were able to get four box and found its way into the back of the a lot of the 50/50 balls against Cincinnati, on target while Utah only got one. The goal. which was then a focus of ours going into Tigers were able to go up early thanks to Things were much less exciting at the Sunday’s game.” Clara Richter’s goal in the 83rd minute of other end for junior goalie and co-captain Hiniker is a sophomore stepping into the game. The game would end without Theo Hooker. Hooker stopped four shots goal to replace injured junior Rowan another goal as CC took the win in the to keep the Crusaders off the scoreboard Frederiksen. “Playing so early in my home opener. and earn his third shutout of the year. college career has been a lot of fun! I’ve “Our defense has been great all season. The Tigers maintained their strong play really enjoyed representing CC on the The back line is so tough to beat 1v1 and on Sunday afternoon when they hit the field and am lucky to have the chance to does a great job of winning balls in the pitch to face off against Pacific Lutheran do so,” said Hiniker when asked about air,” said Hiniker when asked about the University. Huettel and Mackenzie again her opportunity to play so early. “Rowan defensive performance. “One of our goals teamed up to get the Tigers on the board, [Frederiksen] and Lou [Mackenzie] have for this season is to be undefeated at this time in more dramatic fashion. been amazing throughout the whole home, and that started on Sunday.” Huettel put the Tigers on top in the 17th process by coaching and supporting me The Tigers continue their home minute when he cleaned up the rebound on and off the field.” stand with home games on Friday and from sophomore defender Robert Malone’s The Wildcats were able to tally their Sunday. CC plays host to University of shot and tucked it under PLU starting first goal in the 68th minute, scored by Massachusetts Lowell on Friday, Sept. keeper Tanner Premo. Huettel’s second Vanessa Gilles. The Tigers fought hard 16 at 3 p.m. After a day of rest, they will goal of the weekend gave CC a lead that until Cincinnati was able to break down play Northern Arizona University on would almost last the entirety of the game, the defense and pass the ball in front of Sunday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. All games are but PLU struck late in the 77th minute to the goal to score on an open net in the on Stewart field. tie the game and send it to overtime. CC 87th minute. “They both have some good wins under hadn’t surrendered a goal for 381 minutes Photos by austin halpern and their belts this season and will be a tough and 22 seconds prior to Sunday. mIkaela burns test for us in our first full weekend at PLU’s late goal sent the game to overtime, Top: A player from University of Dallas does home,” said Hiniker about the matches where it took two extra periods to decide a a front flip before throwing the ball in. this weekend. “We’re looking to get a winner. In keeping with their outstanding Bottom: Anne-Sophie Lapointe ‘18 evades couple of wins this weekend to build some performances all weekend, Huettel found a Utah Valley University player en route to momentum to take into conference play Mackenzie 2:55 into the second overtime CC’s 1-0 win. next weekend.” Stefani Messick: Setting Track Records and Striving For Nationals By SAM GILBERT While the majority of Colorado College Messick said. Though she admitted she think that is going to be huge.” drawing, photography, or journaling. students drank mimosas and picked out was nervous about this race, she was Messick is racing with a new confidence. “The little things go so underappreciated their perfect Blues ‘n’ Shoes outfit last mostly excited to prove to herself that While she always had speed, she wasn’t sometimes,” Messick said. “Being able to Saturday, senior Stefani Messick and the rest she was where she was supposed to be in always a great long-distance runner. capture a sunrise on a run or the smile on of the women’s cross country team started her training. She definitely proved that to This year is a different story though, and someone’s face while they were laughing their morning with a six-kilometer race. herself by cutting down her course time Messick is shooting for the stars. Her goal and sharing that beauty with others has Though this race was early in the season, by nearly 20 seconds. She moved into fifth for her senior year is to help get the team become really important to me.” Because it was the final home meet, so the energy place all-time for CC’s best performances to nationals. “I think our girls team has running is something that requires full was palpably high. Last year, the cross on the course. “That was really cool to tremendous potential,” Messick said. “I’d effort, Messick believes this ability to work country home meet was over block break, see,” said Assistant Coach Alex Nichols. like to see us run at nationals—we’ve been hard has bled into other areas of her life. which meant no one was on campus to This wasn’t Messick’s first time being really close and I think now is our time.” “Running is a total process, both watch the race. This year, the additional recognized for her speed—last spring Nichols agrees that the girls could physical and mental,” Messick said. “So in support from students really changed Messick set the school’s indoor and make it to nationals, seeing that seniors that sense, running ties into every aspect the dynamic of the meet, according to outdoor 800-meter records, along with Allie Crimmons and Katie Sandfort are of my life. Balance and self-care become Messick. “A lot of people came out to contributing to the 4x400-meter relay also training intensely and improving important not only for my sport, but for cheer us on,” she said. “It was just a really record. After an incredible track season in their times from last year. “Allie had a my happiness and productivity as well.” positive vibe all around.” the spring and training hard at elevation phenomenal race,” Messick said of her Messick compares life to running up a Even with the support of fans though, all summer, Messick is determined to teammate. “I’m just so impressed because hill, like she has done so many times in the race comes down to the runner and give her final year of cross country her her racing style is so much different than workouts. “If you push hard enough when their confidence. “Before I run, I reiterate all. “I’ve taken that energy and I’ve really mine. Plus she always has a great time and life gives you an uphill, soon enough you’ll to myself what I’ve done in preparation,” channeled it into thinking about nationals a good strategy.” be rewarded with a downhill,” Messick Messick said. “It reinforces the fact that and thinking about reaching my full As for Sandfort, it’s incredible that with said. “Endurance is something you have I’m ready even if I’m doubting it.” potential,” Messick said. minimal summer training and a lingering to practice daily, so it reminds me to think For Messick, this race was all about Nichols noted that Messick is due for stress fracture from track season she is still every day, ‘What am I doing that furthers redemption. She felt that she had regrets huge things this season. “To see her do so able to keep up with the pack and always my progress? What am I doing for today, about this race last year, so she wanted well during track season was a realization close the gap. “I’m really excited to run with and what am I doing for tomorrow?’” It to give it her all the second time around. that she can really be up there and be one both of them one last year,” Messick said. is this outlook on life that makes Messick “I was saying to myself during the race, of the best on the team,” Nichols said. Beyond running, Messick finds joy in such an inspirational person, while ‘look, you’ve been disappointed before, “Now she is coming to this season with recreating beauty that she sees in the training, racing, and during every other do whatever you can to prevent that,’” that knowledge and that confidence and I world. Whether that be through painting, moment of life as well.

Upcoming Fall Sporting Events Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Men’s Soccer Men’s and Women’s Tennis Volleyball Saturday, Sept. 17: Nebraska Wesleyan Woody Friday (today), Sept. 16 vs. Trinity University, Saturday, Sept. 17: Metro State Invitational in Saturday, Sept. 17 vs. University of Dallas, 5 Greeno Invitational in Lincoln, NE, 8:45 a.m. 8 p.m. Denver, all-day event. p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 vs. Trinity University at Sherman, TX, 1:30 p.m. 8 e Catalyst • Sports • September 16, 2016 The Gospel of Stephen A. Smith From the Bleachers: Why You Need to Start Listening to the Smartest Man on Television When Quitters Win

By DAVID ANDREWS By MARIEL WILSON An age of uncertainty has descended upon seldom been grasped entirely in human commitment which was really great for the the people of the United States of America. hands. rst few years of my CC career, but I wanted Hillary Clinton has a body double, and the Rarely in the world of sports do we see to prioritize other things.” other side of the aisle is having a hard time the outlandish personalities that Smith Hyde, too, has seen an improvement in drawing sympathizers to its remote corner has come to embody on ESPN. News other facets of her life since quitting her sport. “ ere have been moments when I wish I full of angry people chanting at a wall. Who outlets snap up click-bait tweets, recorded hadn’t quit, but I feel so much happier and is to be the evangel that will deliver the Truth conversations, and text messages in order I am doing things that are more worthwhile to the American people? Stephen A. Smith, a to make a spectacle out of the modern academically and socially.” hokey image of American masculinity, may American athlete. In this age of media After taking a year o of school, former be the shepherd that will lead us to the elds espionage and constant scrutiny on men’s soccer player senior Elliot Hiller was of plenty. When you listen to and experience athletes, gures such as Colin Kaepernick forced to also take a break from his team. the sports analyst deity that is Smith, his are calculating their actions very carefully in “It changed my relationship with the sport aura can only be described as holy. For the eye of the media. Stephen A. represents In this column, notorious NARP Mariel to take time o . If I stayed just because of countless reasons, Stephen A. Smith is the a beacon of un ltered and non-judgmental Wilson dissects aspects of sports that come soccer, it would’ve become just an obligation internet icon that we need to preserve.  e media attention. As the American sports across as puzzling to those of us outside the to me,” Hiller told me. “Being away helped me rediscover my love for the sport because internet’s golden retriever attention span landscape becomes sanitized and packaged inner world of CC athletics. I played only when I really wanted to and may eventually leave Stephen A. a dusty relic for consumption, Stephen A. will continue It was a long time ago that most of us really enjoyed it.” in the YouTube archives, so it’s imperative to bleat from his hilltop on First Take like a Another ex-men’s lacrosse player is we appreciate this man while he’s here. deranged, but intelligent sheep. Sheep are learned the phrase “quitters never win and winners never quit,” and a long time ago Charlie Pasciucco, who quit after his  e rst layer of the Stephen A. Smith loud animals, and this metaphor succeeds that I somehow missed that life lesson. At freshman season on the team. “In high experience is his voice.  e man’s in ections for this reason. Do not be led astray by the the age of 12, I had quit as many sports as school there were a lot of reasons to play a and vocal patterns are something that TV fact that sheep are usually associated with my age and I wore it as a badge of honor. sport,” Pasciucco explained, “whether all has not seen the likes of before in its history. conformity. Stephen A. is a maverick sheep, 10 years later, I remain a proud loser and of your friends played, or you felt it was the One of the all-time great Stephen A. rants on a leader of the pack. He leads the sheep into college athletes remain a part of a very ‘popular’ thing to do, it kind of just made le comes when he is responding to Scottie battle. small minority who have done the opposite. sense. When you’re a college athlete, it really has to be all about loving the sport itself, Pippen’s comments that LeBron James may Stephen A. Smith also provides us with the Despite the dream of a typical college otherwise what’s the point of volunteering be the best basketball player of all time, robust ESPN granite that Jay Pharoah has experience of partying and being carefree, the few who decide to continue with their your time? When I knew it wasn’t about that above the legendary Michael Jordan who led chiseled into comedic gold. Pharoah does for me, I had to quit.” Pippen and the Chicago Bulls to six titles. notable impressions of many entertainers, sport surrender much of their college freedom to remain “winners.” So today, I And while the social aspect of teams may  e clip of the Pippen interview plays and but Stephen A. is by far his best.  e tackle a question involving the even smaller seem like one of their greatest drawing the camera pans to Stephen A’s incredulous outlandish character that Pharaoh debuted minority of college athletes who quit; After points to a NARP, Pasciucco found it limiting face. “What? Whaaaat? Whaaaat?” he says on Weekend Update hilariously alludes so many dedicated years of playing a sport, as his time in college progressed. while wind-milling his arms. “ -th-that constantly to his close friendships with why quit now? And more importantly, why “I’m so happy I met most of my best friends is blasphemous! Blasphemous!”  e raw athletes and pauses for dramatic silence can’t quitters be winners? on the team, but I did feel like it was a little emotion expressed by Stephen A. here is after every sentence. After ripping apart I began by speaking to senior Jack isolating. I like to meet people of all di erent interests and when I was on the team I felt akin to Moses nding out that someone has Mario Chalmers, Pharoah’s Stephen A. McCormick, a former dual-sport athlete in like I couldn’t totally do that,” he said. been talking trash about God and claiming reveals that it’s tough for him to critique men’s soccer and lacrosse who quit the latter in the winter of his junior year. McCormick  ough the former athlete did experience that there is another God who can rule the Chalmers as he is the father of his children. some remorse when his former teammates world with better handles and an e ortless  is ri on Stephen A’s oft-cited personal is a special case because he remains an athlete while also having experienced the were all at practice and he was being jumper. Stephen A. loses his mind in the rest connection to athletes is comedically strong, quitting process. So, with a clear love for inactive, he has ultimately become very of the segment. His point is often made after but also important to consider beyond SNL. sports, I had to ask him, why quit? happy with his decision. about ten seconds, but it is the following “I have done so much that I wouldn’t have “ e man’s infl ections and “When it came down to it, I let my coach three to 30 minutes where the real magic of know that I had lost my passion for the done if I stayed on the team. I’ve traveled Stephen A. comes into focus. vocal patterns are something sport,” the former lacrosse player explained. for almost every block break and I’ve really Following the departure of Isaiah Thomas that TV has not seen the likes “I started disagreeing with some coaching changed as a person since then,” Pasciucco said. from the Knicks in 2008 after he postied an of before in its history. ” decisions and it became a lot less fun to be When it comes to advising athletes who abysmal 56-108 record, Stephen A. took to there for me. I thought some of the players were being taken for granted.” may be on the fence, Pasciucco says it’s all the airwaves to deliver a scathing review Stephen A. has genuine connections in the about being independent. of Thomas’ time in New York. “These men sports world, and as one can see in his latest Since ending his lacrosse career, McCormick said he has never regretted his “It can be hard to quit and know that part should not even be allowed inside the city interview with Shaq after the Big Diesel decision, in part because of the free time he of your identity is missing, but really, you of New York,” yelped Stephen A. Later, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame, he has has found to travel and devote to school. should identify as a lot more than one thing enters his signature are-you-kidding-me forged real bonds with some of the biggest “Since dropping the sport, my grades and even if you are an athlete.” falsetto and declares the entire 2008 team names in sports. my overall happiness have improved. I’ve  e number of high school athletes who “a walking abomination.” It is this sort of As America wallows in the pit of a future gotten to do things I would have missed go on to play college sports is extremely hyperbole that makes Stephen A. one of without a leader we can believe in, Stephen out on otherwise,” McCormick said. “I slim. And though I may not be one of these students, many probably come into college the most valuable figures in the American A. will be waiting quietly for the lights of would never encourage anyone to quit a wondering if they made a mistake by giving cable television landscape. He is not afraid First Take to be set ablaze.  e next time sport they love, but I would say anyone who feels they’ve lost their passion should really up their sport. Well, what I’ve found here to tell it how it is, and is beholden to no sort that you feel lost in setting your fantasy is that the grass is always greener. To any of higher power. This editorial freedom lineup or you need some assurance that at assess what will make them the happiest and go for it.” NARP, having the inseparable bond of a afforded to Stephen A. has occasionally least someone in this day and age knows Former women’s tennis player Gillian team is enviable and athletes are just as led him astray, but he will never make a what they are talking about, and is not Hyde is now entering her rst season as a jealous of our opportunities to explore every statement with an ounce of reservation. spewing politicized hogwash, I suggest non-athlete during her senior year. While block break with no obligations at all.  e When he predicted the winner of the past you turn on ESPN First Take airing 8a.m. to she enjoyed her experience, she knew her ones we should really envy are those who five NBA finals, he was wrong four times, 10a.m Mountain Standard Time. Stephen junior year had to be her last. have had it both ways, the ones who have but every time I believed in the gospel of A’s musical voice of outrage, disbelief, and “I wanted to focus on other opportunities forged the bonds and taken the adventures. When it comes down to it, the winners here Stephen A. I won’t hold those predictions bottomless conviction will be there to guide and my future outside of CC,” Hyde are the quitters. against him-- the world of sports has you to the land of sports salvation. explained. “I felt like it was a huge time

Tennis Teams Drop Two Matches Despite

Strong Showings from Young Players Photo Courtesy of Colorado College Athletics Team photo of CC Women’s Tennis Team. By EVAN HAMLIN First row (from left): Head Coach Anthony Weber, Simone Hall ‘19, Kendall McGinnis Colorado College men’s and women’s against Caroline Johnson but ultimately ‘19, Fiona Cerf ‘18, Kira Lorenzen ‘18, Assistant Coach Ilona Wilson. Second row (from tennis teams faced off against University fell 7-6(14), 6-3. left): Natalia Dellavalle ‘18, Maddie Cahill-Sanidas ‘17, Madison Doerre ‘19, Gillian of Texas-Permian Basin (UTTB) and On the men’s side, freshman Logan Hyde ‘17, and Erica Salhaus ‘18. Fort Hays State University (FHSU) last Pepperl scored the only point for the weekend in two early-season matchups Tigers against UTPB when he defeated that showcased some of the younger Daniel Colmenares 6-1, 7-6(4). Pepperl talents on both the women’s and men’s has scored the team’s only two points so teams. far this season. Despite some solid effort Freshman Jenna McDonald worked with sophomore Kendal McGinnis to defeat Freshman Jenna McDonald worked FHSU duo Natalie Lubbers and Lauren with sophomore Kendal McGinnis Lindell, 8-5. CC lost the other two doubles to defeat FHSU duo Natalie Lubbers matches by decisions of 8-5 and 9-7. and Lauren Lindell. McDonald also shined on the singles side, winning her second No. 1 match in in both doubles and singles, the men two weeks 6-3, 6-2 over Laura Jimenez- weren’t able to pull any more points out of Lendinez. Sophomore Annie Zlevor their matchups. handily beat Nicole Lubbers 6-1, 6-1 to CC tennis returns to action this weekend at capture CC’s only other singles victory of the Metro State Invitational, which will take the day. Sophomore Simone Hall battled place in Denver on Saturday and Sunday. 9

September 16, 2016 Active Life The Catalyst Whisperlight Revival: A Guide to the Secrets of Backcountry Cooking By SARAH LAICO After the third failed attempt to flip a about her favorite trail treats. Simply take undoubtedly always bring you joy, as the Bennett Silverman. “And store your confetti birthday cake pancake, I heard brownie mix (or confetti birthday cake mix, snacks mentioned do, sometimes it needs tortillas in the bottom of your pan.” my NSO co-leader Genevieve Buzan- as Buzan-Deansereau did), add water, and to do something more—provide calories. Sufficient fuel is also always a concern in Deansereau curse under her breath. It was cook it over a whisperlite until the batter Without the right fuel, any backpacker food preparation. For that, Ladd, Buzan- Saturday night—the final, most important has reached the warm, gooey consistency will lose the energy required to maintain Deansereau, and Metzger have additional night of the Priddy trip—and it was one of your liking. If you have orange peels, their mileage. To add some extra calories advice. “For actual meals, I look for grains of our trippees’ birthday. In preparation, sophomore Naomi Tsai suggests filling at the end of the day, Buzan-Deansereau or noodles that cook quickly so they Buzan had the idea of bringing cake them with the brownie batter, wrapping recommends adding butter to your hot require less fuel, like angel hair pasta, mix and frosting on the trip. The plan them in aluminum foil, then cooking them chocolate. Bonus points if you use leftover instant rice, [and] noodles,” explained was simple: add water to the mix, make over a fire – another epic result. Many pasta water. As a vegetarian eating peanut Metzger. According to Ladd, if you have pancakes out of the batter, then stack delicious creations can arise from just a few butter and jellies for lunch day after day, a jet boil, you can save time and fuel by the pancakes with frosting in between. A common ingredients. I’ve also learned to placing your curry (or whatever sauce) perfect backcountry birthday cake. If only While many hikers Though food in the backcountry sprinkle any trail package right in with your grains to warm we hadn’t left a seriously pathetic amount do not have the luxury should undoubtedly always bring mix around on my them both simultaneously. of cooking oil for the task. of a Rastall pack-out you joy, sometimes it needs to do sandwiches for not Buzan-Deansereau offers a clever trick From whisperlite malfunctions to absurd brownie mix, most something more—provide calories. only a good crunch for cooking rice in particular. Bring water Rastall pack-outs (what backcountry trip backpackers have hot and taste, but for and rice to a boil in a 2:1 ratio and take really needs 20 zucchinis, anyway?), cooking cocoa mix on hand. In additional fuel. the pot off the stove. Immediately wrap and eating in the backcountry can seem this case, first-year Abby Williams suggests As an avid lightweight backpacker, the pot in fleece, then wrap the fleece in like an endless struggle. Food always tastes adding it to your morning oatmeal. For an sophomore Jesse Metzger also points out a sleeping bag, and leave it for around 25 better in the wilderness—that’s a given. all-day snack, Buzan-Deansereau takes it the benefit of packing calorically-dense minutes. You can also put bread dough in However, successfully cooking a meal, or a step further: mix the dry oatmeal and food that doesn’t add too much additional a pot in a sleeping bag and let it rise there even finding the right trail snack isn’t always hot cocoa mix with peanut butter, and load. “For snacking, I like things like on a layover day, because, in her words, easy. Luckily, Colorado College has plenty you’ll have some tasty “cocoa bombs.” potato chips and Fritos that most people “Cinnamon rolls are dank.” of students who have lived through enough Also containing three or fewer ingredients consider junk but are actually just cheap, No matter the intensity of the hike, the white gas explosions (perhaps losing some are “ramen bombs” and “brown bears,” very weight-effective sources of simple conditions of the trail, or the weather, eyebrows) and spilled enough oatmeal on suggested by Claire Harkins. To make carbs and oil, which your body runs well one thing is certain about backpacking: the ground to offer advice—not only on ramen bombs, cook instant mashed off of if you snack on them throughout the the right food makes all the difference. what to concoct in the backcountry, but how potatoes and ramen separately, and when day,” Metzger said. These snacks and cooking hacks provided to go about doing so. finished, fold them together. For brown However, as important as food selection by your fellow CC students certainly At the end of a long day of hiking, no bears, if you have canned Pillsbury biscuit may be, eating is far more enjoyable when prove this notion, but they just scrape the one is very concerned about how healthily dough, wrap it around a stick and cook it it’s prepared effectively and efficiently. surface in terms of what can be eaten and they eat; it’s far better to just give in over a fire until golden brown. When done, To cut down on cleaning, first-year Amy cooked out in the wild. Get out there and to cravings. Scrambled brownies, for put the dough in a bag with cinnamon Ladd recommends cooking oatmeal right make your own discoveries—just be sure instance, immediately springs to mind for sugar and shake it up. in its packet. When packing, “Raid the to bring them back for the rest of us. sophomore Sam Silverman when asked Though food in the backcountry should dorm kitchens for extra spices,” declared Vestal Basin: Crown Jewel of the Weminuche By DAVID ANDREWS Getting There: Vestal Basin is best minute walk away from the parking area drop to Vestal Creek. The trail continues if you have any trip-planning questions. accessed from Molas Pass Trailhead, there is good flat ground to pitch a tent for steep uphill for a grueling ascent, but trust Things you will forget: The Vestal Basin about 5 minutes past Molas Lake. From the night. me, it’s worth it. It should take about two area is notoriously wet. There are large Colorado Springs, the drive takes about The Trip: Begin your trek on the first day hours to reach the first basin itself. After swaths of tight bogs and shrubs. In order 6.5 hours on US-24 to US-50 W. The drive by setting out on the Colorado Trail down you come out of the trees Arrow Peak will to fjord these areas without getting soaked ends going over Red Mountain Pass to towards the Animas River. When you crest rise above you like a cloaked necromancer. by morning dew, which builds heavy on Silverton and then heads south for about the first knoll of the day you will be met by The peaks in this area, Vestal Peak, Arrow the shrubs, rain pants are essential. Hat, half an hour to the trailhead. views of Arrow Peak. This is where you are Peak, and the Trinity Peaks, are all rugged gloves, and a dry pair of wool socks will If you are using a Block Break to explore headed, directly into the lush hearth of the and possess a certain mysticism. During keep you happy and warm. Vestal Basin, you will most likely be Weminuche Wilderness. When you reach your time in Vestal Basin summits of Animas River Spill: While a trip to Vestal getting into the trailhead around 8 or 9 the Animas River you will cross over the Vestal, Arrow, and Trinity Peaks are within Basin is a uniquely beautiful experience p.m. It’s a shame that the sun will already Durango-Silverton train tracks and soon the realm of possibility. in Colorado, there is also a lesson of have set, but the morning will greet you come to a wilderness boundary sign. From In terms of summitting these peaks, environmental conservation to be learned with spectacular views of Arrow Peak and here, you will be on the Colorado Trail for SummitPost.com provides excellent from the Weminuche Wilderness. Rampant the Weminuche Wilderness. about three miles. detailed information on these summits. mining in the Silverton area has been Trailhead Reconaissance: Often, the The trail comes to what is known as Vestal Basin provides high alpine followed by years of mining inactivity, and biggest factor that can create a rough start the Beaver Pond. The Beaver Ponds are a adventure as well as endless opportunities consequently, heavy metals are leaking to a trip is difficulty on Wednesday night favorite spot for moose to munch on algae for exploration within the lowland shrubs into the Animas River. finding the trailhead. The trailhead is and plant life. If you’re lucky you’ll see a of the Basin. While backpacking in this There was a major blowout spill due to located five minutes past Molas Lake and nice beast at the ponds. The Beaver Ponds region is fairly easy, deciding on trip EPA cleanup efforts last year. Vestal Creek has a sign when you are pulling in called mark your ascent off-trail and into Vestal logistics is more difficult. Please reach out is clean though, so don’t worry about Molas Pass Winter Recreation Area. A five Basin. Skirt the far side of the ponds and to Patrick Jurney, msyelf, or Colin Griffith clean drinking water.

Photos by David Andrews Vestal Basin is a great backpacking destination for people looking to get deep into the Colorado Wilderness. Below: Vestal Peak rises out of Vestal Basin in the hearth of the Weminuche Wilderness. Vestal Peak falls about one hundred feet short of being a part of Colorado’s highest 100 peaks. 10 The Catalyst • Active Life • September 16, 2016

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Draws Thousands to Garden of the Gods

By MARY MURPHY If they aren’t sleeping in, many CC students might spend their Sunday mornings hiking, slack-lining on the quad, or driving an hour away to climb a sick crag. While these are all noble pursuits, sometimes we forget that there is more to being a CC student than meets the eye. It’s not all about the amazing outdoor adventure opportunities that we sometimes take for granted. Being a student here also means being a citizen and community member of Colorado Springs. About a week ago, I saw an advertisement for a 5k race at Garden of the Gods. The Susan G. Komen Foundation had convinced the city of Colorado Springs to let them borrow their beautiful rocky landscape for the Race for the Cure. From Photo by Mary Murphy Over 300 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, the survivors stand and sing moments before park closed to the public for this event. the balloon release. A sea of pink flooded into Garden of with a smile. The start line for the race was the Gods early on Sunday morning. The across the entrance to Garden of the Gods. temperature was in the 50s and the crowds Photo by Mary Murphy The famous balloon release which occurred moments before Smith usually is busy with volunteers and the race, representing all the breast cancer survivors in attendance at the Race this year. of racers and supporters were busy keeping never gets to see the race, but this year warm as volunteers set up cones and hands and began chanting, and her peers team of 15-20 people adorned with neon she walked over to the giant pink arch passed out neon pink t-shirts to survivors. followed in suit: “R-A-C-E-F-O-R-T-H-E-C- pink shirts and pink angels wings flew past framed by Garden’s Kissing Camels in the This year, the race attracted 300 survivors, U-R-E,” they chanted as they sped through the finish line. Several parents ran the race background. over 35 sponsored teams, and thousands some push-ups. pushing toddlers in strollers. “There is lots of energy,” said Smith. “It’s of participants. Volunteers cheered and waved as After all the runners had finished, the so great seeing all that energy. The warm Nancetta Westcott, Executive Director supporters and survivors began the race race announcer called up the first place up was also wonderful to watch.” About of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Southern around Juniper Loop in Garden of the winner, Daniel Wells. He finished with a twenty minutes before the race, runners Colorado Region, took the stage at 6:30 Gods. Every few hundred feet or so there time of 18:23. This is his third year finishing and walkers gather at the stage for an a.m. Westcott introduced herself and went would be chalk art on the pavement, first. “Winning is nice, but the important energetic warm up let by a local Colorado on to tell the story and mission of the decorating the path with hashtags and thing is that everyone is here for the same Springs fitness guru. Susan G. Komen Foundation. encouraging words: ‘You can do it!’ and cause,” said Wells. After the warm-up, the annual balloon “Everyone who is here today is here for a ‘#CancerSucks’. The first stretch of the One finisher, Brittany James, approached ceremony took place. Every survivor loved one, a friend, a mother, a co-worker… race is a large, uphill battle. This hill was me and wondered if I wouldn’t mind in attendance walked across the stage, the list goes on,” said Westcott. “I want to coined “Chemo Hill” by race coordinators, taking her picture. I asked her why she received a balloon, and then stood all thank everyone who came out today for because after this first push, it’s mostly chose to race. “I’m racing for my mom,” together in the stands. After recognizing your support.” She proceeded to list all the downhill from there. James said. “I first ran two years ago when every survivor, music began to play and national and local sponsors of Race for the One race participant, Shay Cronk, was we moved her. Before that I used to run the balloons were released. A sea of Cure. While it may seem as if these larger there running and supporting her friend, Relay for Life every year.” pink balloons soared towards the rock companies have the biggest effect, the real a mutli-year survivor of breast cancer. “It’s As more and more people began to formations as survivors and supporters impact comes from the volunteers who put so great to see how many people show up in arrive that morning, you could feel the cheered. together this race every year. support,” commented Cronk. “Especially excitement and love in the air. Not only is And then the race was on. Sponsored Terry Smith, an 11-year breast cancer very early on a Sunday morning.” Race for the Cure supporting an important teams, individual supporters, and survivors survivor, has been volunteering at races After running the 5k, I camped out next to cause, but it is events like these that all lined up beneath the pink arch at the for seven or eight years. She is currently the finish line to give runners and walkers remind me that sometimes it is important entrance to Garden. Everyone stretched the Race Chair and Volunteer Chair and is high-fives and words of encouragement to put aside my more outdoorsy pastimes as music blared from nearby speakers. A responsible for organizing volunteers and as they passed under the pink and white to go out and connect with the greater team of cadets from the United States Air overseeing the race. finish banner. A family of four jogged by, Colorado Springs community. Force Academy (USAFA) gathered in a “This year was the first year I actually one kid dashing ahead in black Nike shorts And what better place to run a 5k than in circle a few hundred feet behind the fastest went up to the start line,” Smith commented and a pink tutu. A couple minutes later, a Garden of the Gods? runners. One female cadet dropped to her

Mountain Chalet: A Downtown Hotspot for Local Gear Junkies

By ANNA GRIGSBY The Outdoor Education program through the veins of their staff members. and wants their clientele to enjoy the 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Mountain Chalet (226 N. at Colorado College is filled with They know the ins and outs of backcountry outdoors in a responsible way without Tejon St.). knowledgeable people who can answer trips. The Mountain Chalet website also feeding marshmallows to bears or trying The next upcoming event in September questions about skiing, hiking, camping, features pieces of writing, interviews, and to hit sand wedges on Pike’s Peak during climbing, kayaking, etc. The Gear House blog posts penned by their staff members. an electrical storm. A deep passion for the outdoors is a great resource for renting equipment The most recent piece was authored by Mountain Chalet also puts on events for courses through the veins of their and asking questions, but for those staff member Alex, and it involves an the public (Facebookers may see them staff members. They know the ins who want to be more involved with the interview with Illya Zarkovacki discussing on the ‘Events Near You’ page). These Colorado Springs community and people his most recent backcountry ski trip in the events are typically free and on their and outs of backcountry trips. who have lived here for years, I would San Juan Range. website calendar. There are two upcoming suggest checking out Mountain Chalet. Mountain Chalet sells a variable amount events in September: Falcon Guides is “Boots n’ Beers with Merrell.” This is a This locally run, outdoor gear, clothing, of gear, most of which can be viewed author and Colorado Mountain Club promotional event that Merrell is putting and equipment store has been operating in online if you aren’t able to make a trip guest speaker Susan Joy Paul is coming on to advertise their new hiking boots. If Colorado Springs since 1968. Not only do downtown. The store is comparable to to Mountain Chalet to give a presentation you attend on Sept. 24 from 6-8 p.m. at a much smaller scale REI in terms of that highlights various areas of Colorado Mountain Chalet, you get the opportunity inventory. There is footwear, clothing, where one can summit a peak, soak in a to eat free food while trying on their new Another quality that makes hiking gear, climbing gear, snow-sports hot spring, and hike to a waterfall all in boots. But don’t use them as a tankard, Mountain Chalet so special is equipment, eyewear, and camping gear. one weekend. So for those of you who wish please! There will be music and a raffle the positive amd well-informed The website is well-organized and easy to to add to your bucket lists, this promises as well; one prize is for a YETI Hopper 20 community they foster. They are navigate for those who wish to check out to be a good event. The presentation and cooler and the other—prepare yourself the goodies first. slideshow will take place on Sept. 20, from CC students—is an ENO Doublenest willing to consult with clients who Another quality that makes Mountain Hammock! Of course, donations are have damaged equipment and Chalet so special is the positive and well- welcome. negotiate a price to fix it. informed community they foster. They The events put on by Mountain The events put on by Mountain Chalet are willing to consult with clients who Chalet provide opportunities to provide opportunities to meet people they have a wonderful and knowledgeable have damaged equipment and negotiate a meet people from the community from the community who have a passion staff, but they also support non-profit price to fix it. And, like the CC classroom, for all things outdoors. Staff members organizations that are heavily involved in there are no stupid questions. The staff who have a passion for all things happily dispense free and sage advice, so I trail maintenance and preservation (such has a reputation for encouraging people outdoors. encourage you to take the short 15-minute as the Trails and Open Space Committee to call and ask if they are unsure about walk (or three-minute drive) to check out and Rocky Mountain Field Institute). A a trip they have planned or what gear to Mountain Chalet. deep passion for the outdoors courses pack. The staff is incredibly passionate 11

September 16, 2016 Life The Catalyst Twirling Around Tutt: A Look at this Year’s Postponed Blues ‘n’ Shoes

By ZASCHA FOX

Local bluegrass music, a huge spread of hard, play hard’ mentality of the college,” grilled meat, dancing, and lounging—these one festival-goer said. Students at a school are all things that come to mind when like CC are always up for a fun and easy way thinking of Blues ‘n’ Shoes, one of CC’s to unwind from the stress and tension of most time-honored and well-loved events. the academic rigor. Students are eager to drop whatever they’re CC’s two music festivals, Blues and doing to spend time with friends, sunbathe, Llamapalooza, both happen during Block eat, drink, and dance. 8, only a week apart from each other. The annual bluegrass, barbecue, and “They’re really very similar events,” said horseshoe festival usually takes place Cole, “but the two main differences are the during Block 8, one weekend before food and the music genres.” The barbecue Llamapaooza. Last year’s bad weather, is a huge part of the Blues culture, while however, caused the event to be cancelled Llama offers only snow cones or minimal and re-scheduled to last Saturday, in snacks. In addition, the Llama lineup is addition to the one that will occur in Spring made up of various types of music, from of 2017. Junior Matt Cole, the co-chair of indie to EDM and rock. Even though Blues Carnivore Club, was thrilled that the “fall ‘n’ Shoes features multiple different artists edition” of Blues was such a success. throughout the day, they all consistently “Blues ‘n’ Shoes is really the big play bluegrass. “The continuity of the celebration of the year for the club,” said bluegrass really sets the ‘CC tone’ for the Cole. “We don’t grill for it, we get it catered, entire day,” said Cole. so it’s really nice.” He joined Carnivore While the overall vibe at Blues is Club as a first-year, but didn’t really incredibly laid back, a huge amount of hard become involved until sophomore year. “I work goes into planning the event. “We discovered that it was a really good way to have to provide staffing, which includes meet new people and expand outward from officers and Bon Appetit staff. There are there,” said Cole of his evolving interest in kegs and permits that have to be bought the group. “You can really see a lot of other for both noise and liquor,” said Cole of clubs and learn about what they do.” the extensive preparation. Since alcohol Many view the event as a celebration is being served, the school also has to of everything that is quintessentially take a lot of precautions with the “over 21 “Colorado College.” “The culture of Blues policies.” ‘n’ Shoes is incredibly emblematic of Since music is the central focus of the CC as a school,” said Cole. If you were event, the selection process can also be to sum up the CC vibe in one event, this extensive. The Carnivore Club first looks would be it. “From the people laying to see if anyone has a bluegrass band that around on blankets, to the mosh pit in they’re already familiar with, since that front of the stage,” Blues ‘n’ Shoes is a makes it a lot easier. In recent years, they’ve completely accurate representation of the also been trying to “build relationships CC experience, according to Cole. It’s an with certain bands,” such as Whitewater incredibly comfortable environment, where Ramble, who played this year and last year. Photos by emily mcbride Top: Students dance to bluegrass music. Bottom: Students soak up rays while students aren’t afraid to be themselves, let “We love having them, and they also love lounging on Tutt Quad. loose, and have fun with their friends. coming to the school and playing here.” When polled, most students responded There are other attractions aside from people tossing them around for fun, which event for all who attended. A decent amount that they don’t think that Blues “would be the food and the music as well—both is great,” said Cole. “There’s really no need of alumni were on campus, one stating, the same event at any other school.” It’s the the mechanical bull and the horseshoe for a rigid structure at an event like this; it “this was my favorite event during my time combination of the proximity to nature and tournament have been wildly successful in kind of defeats the whole purpose.” at CC. Of course I had to come back!” Those the incredible community that really makes the past. While the horseshoe tournament The sunny weather, killer music, and lucky enough to still be students are in for it happen. is “always carefully planned out with draws great company at the “fall edition” of Blues another great day of Blues ‘n’ Shoes in the “Blues definitely fits nicely into the ‘work and brackets, the day usually ends with ‘n’ Shoes made for a thoroughly enjoyable spring. Donald Glover’s “Atlanta” Television Show A bold attempt at discussing what it means to be black in America

By JONATHAN TIGNOR Immediately authentic and gripping, Donald his skills and talents into this project. perpetually stoned pal, Darius (Lakeith white patriarchal system (one character in the Glover’s new television project “Atlanta” When I initially saw the announcement Stanfield). show notes, “Resistance is a symptom of the presents a bold attempt to incorporate story, trailer, I considered it to be the best news I had However, the show is more than an original way things are, not the way things necessarily humor, and art with a new dialogue on what heard all month. The original trailer presented or authentic plot – Glover tackles relevant and should be”). When the network tried to change it means to be black in America. The series a series about life in Atlanta with an alluring important issues of contemporary American the features of the show to include more depicts the lives of two cousins, Earn and mystique accompanied by aesthetic shots society in an honest way that aims to create stereotypical Atlanta elements (i.e., strip clubs Alfred, attempting to break through the (and the music of Tame Impala). Anticipation dialogue and a new dynamic. Untypical of and trap houses), Glover outright rejected Atlanta rap scene and the struggles they face for the show could not have been made any cable television, “Atlanta” brings attention their ideas, prioritizing instead authenticity along the way. This project is based loosely higher. to the life and systemic oppression of with audiences. on Glover’s own life growing up in Stone The premier did not disappoint. Not only marginalized groups of people. Although the All of the awesome intersectionality aside, Mountain, Ga. (Earn has even been described was the trailer aesthetically pleasing, the series primarily focuses on the intersection the show is also full of comedic genius. The as a fictionalized version of Glover). The show itself is amazingly beautiful in all visual of race and class, the treatment of other first two episodes contained elevated humor first two episodes aired Sept. 6 on FX, and elements: lighting, framing, etc. Narratively, I disenfranchised groups also receives attention and poignant one-liners with an underlying they have received overwhelmingly positive felt a connection and deep involvement with and commentary (episode two, for example, seriousness (For example, when he learns response; Rolling Stone lists the show as some the characters after just one episode. The addresses issues of police brutality, mental about Van’s date, Earn says to their baby of the “Best TV to Watch in September,” and show’s rich quality was omnipresent from a illness, and transphobia). Glover also hopes daughter, “Mommy is going on a date with Rotten Tomatoes gives it an 8.9/10. surface perspective to its depths. to expand the intersectional lens by adding a some corny dude. What? No this is a great In case you’re wondering who Donald The first episode features Earn (Glover) strong female presence to the show. Yet this environment for you”). “Atlanta” is not some Glover is, you may know him better from some who discovers that his cousin, Alfred (Brian series is not an outcry for diversity; rather, dry sitcom that follows typical tropes and of his other work; a true Renaissance Man, Tyree Henry), has been having some small Glover finds it important to form “a coalition themes to placate the audience. The show Glover is accomplished in a variety of pursuits. success in the rap scene under the name of points of view” that “speaks to something innovatively manages to interweave moments Under the artist name Childish Gambino, he Paper Boi. Earn attempts to capitalize on his broader,” according to Entertainment Weekly. of humor and whimsy right beside struggles has successfully dropped two albums and two cousin’s momentum and offers Alfred help In addition to the focus on the societal and social injustice, establishing a layered EPs (all worth listening to) and has recently as a manager. As a Princeton dropout with a issues deeply affecting America, Glover aims sense of reality. announced a tour. As a writer, he worked at poor-paying job, life is full of challenges for to change the dynamic behind screen as well. Overall, “Atlanta” is a massive NBC on 30 Rock’s first three seasons. Also, Earn, so he seeks to improve his life while also While many popular television programs lack accomplishment that manages to reconcile in addition to a few miscellaneous movie improving his daughter’s future. Shadowed by even one black writer, “Atlanta” stands out for issues of race, class, and gender with humor appearances, Glover is well known for his a melancholy atmosphere, Earn maneuvers its entirely black cast and writing staff. This and musical art. The amount of effort and role as Troy Barnes in Community. And, to through his relationships with family and demographic is part of Glover’s mission for innovative energy put into the series is evident prove he can do it all, he is also an outstanding people around town despite what appears to honesty and authenticity, and it allows the from the first viewing. It revolutionizes the stand-up comedian (find Weirdo on Netflix). be a rather detached nature. Other characters series to better succeed in their endeavor for format and expresses important ideas. I await As the creator, executive producer, writer and include Earn’s best friend and the mother genuine portrayals of how disenfranchised the release of more episodes of what may be star of Atlanta, Glover expertly combines all of of his child, Van (Zazie Beetz), and Alfred’s groups of people are treated in a hegemonic, the best show of 2016. 12 The Catalyst • Life • September 16, 2016

Meeting the Founders of C+5, CC’s Only Gaming and Coding Club

By MARY FESER

Colorado College is just a few hours from puters, funding … We [also] have funding the Front Range of the Rockies, but it is a from [the Colorado College Student Govern- world away from Silicon Valley. As a top lib- ment Association].” Chen theorizes that the eral arts college, CC is famous for its Block college has been so receptive to C+5’s plans Plan, excellent teaching, and outdoor oppor- because it intends to increase CC’s focus tunities, but the tech culture at CC has never on STEM, and is eager to fund projects that received much attention. achieve that goal. The new gaming and coding club C+5 is Now, the main issue is where to put the looking to change that. Founded by sopho- equipment. With Tutt Library under con- mores Lilly Chen and Josh Lauer at the end struction, space has been more difficult to of the 2015-16 school year, C+5 is CC’s only find than usual. Chen and Lauer, working gaming and coding club. The acronym, which with Brian Young from the ITS department, is partially derived from the name of the cod- are considering a room in Worner as a possi- ing language C++, stands for Colorado Col- bility. “Worse comes to worst, they’re just nice lege Computers Consoles Community. computers. They can go anywhere. Worner Chen and Lauer have been involved in doesn’t have any computers. To open up a gaming from a young age and value the gaming lab there would be the same thing as sense of community that the gaming world just putting in a couple of computers,” Chen provides. When they came to CC, they dis- explained. Once ready, the gaming room will covered that the gaming scene was under- be a community space. Chen compared it ground—in fact, compared to other colleges to the rec room in El Pomar Sports Center. in the area, it was practically nonexistent. Sometimes it will be closed for a competition “As a Super Smash Brothers player, it’s all or other gaming event, but the majority of the about finding other people in your college time it will be open for anyone in the com- Photo by Mikaela burns Co-founders Lilly Chen and Josh Lauer play video games together with a who play,” explained Lauer. “You train off of munity to use for either gaming or coding. dorm-room video game console set-up. them, go to tournaments. You see that in a lot While the room will be used on an every- at the gaming world from the outside do not ated with non-male gamers make participa- of schools here like UCCS, CU Boulder, CSU, day basis for recreational gaming, C+5 will always understand. “[In] some games, you’ll tion more difficult. “If you are a non-male, School of Mines—they all have something. I also be hosting occasional events throughout talk to random strangers over voice com- it’s super hard to gain respect in the sport… came in with this idea that if no one else has the year, some of which will raise money for munication while other games might have a As a general rule I never use voice chat…be- started it, maybe I can help this.” During NSO charity. The organization Extra Life, which full group of people,” shared Lauer. “It may cause I don’t want people to think that I’m week, Josh plugged in his Wii and left his Chen and Lauer intend to support, has do- look like you just have headphones on, but trying to get attention or that I bought my door open in the hope that interested gamers nated more than $22 million to Children’s in reality there is a different form of commu- account, or that [my performance] isn’t just would join him. Eventually, Lauer met Chen, Miracle Network Hospitals to help children nication here.” He added that while games pure skill.” Chen said that that there are more an avid gamer who plays professionally. To- with cancer. To contribute, Chen and Lauer are enjoyable solo, they are even more fun if females who play games than males, but gether, they started a gaming group called CC intend to organize and stream a 24-hour you play with your friends. “You can all be in this fact is not reflected in competitive gam- eSports which evolved into C+5. gaming event. “It’s like those dance-a-thons the same room, all messing around, all play- ing. C+5 is a space in which gamers who feel The club has big plans for the new year. where you dance 24 hours. It’s a gaming mar- ing this one game, and it’s just great. It’s that sometimes marginalized in tech culture can They intend to build a gaming lab with six athon for 24 hours.” For those who are inter- feeling that has always reminded me of why feel welcome. high-end computers with mechanical key- ested, the first 24-hour event will take place I like this.” Ultimately, the club’s main purpose is not boards, gaming mice, high quality headsets, during second block break of this year. Chen and Lauer stress that gaming is an competition but having fun with games, controllers, several televisions with consoles, Although the primary goal of the club is activity open to everyone and that the club coding, technology, and other people who and a large flat screen television for people simply to create a gaming and coding com- will reflect that ethos. Gaming culture is share those interests. As Chen explained, who want to play group games such as Mario munity, Chen and Lauer hope that the club known for being unwelcoming to female/ “Everyone starts playing games for fun. We Party. While such technology is very expen- will also dispel negative stereotypes associ- non-male people, and blatant sexism dis- need to build this community that starts off sive, the club already has that covered with ated with gamers. “The implication is that if courages female participation. Lauer ad- as fun because that’s how it should always a combination of administrative support and you play video games you are kind of an in- mitted that the anonymity of gaming means start off. And if you find that you’re good at crowdfunding. “ITS has been extremely sup- door, sad-looking person,” said Chen. Gam- that people are more disposed to immature something, take it to the next level. But if you portive of our goals and has given us so much ing is not unsocial; it is simply a different or rude commentary on other players, and don’t, keep playing for fun.” help by providing us with some basic com- form of communication that people looking Chen added that the preconceptions associ-

Meeting Your Meat: The Hunting Culture in America

By BECCA STINE

Growing up in Asia brought me in very Watters, however, I still struggled to find while hunting, to raising and slaughtering Robbie Gardener, a sophomore, grew close proximity to the food I consumed. justification in killing for the sake of father- his own farm animals, to hunting and up close to a farm in Lexington, Va., and Living in Bali, I would often walk or drive son bonding. Turns out, there is a lot more transporting the meats from the family learned the culture of hunting from his past a farmer cracking the necks of his to the hunting culture than I had previously farm in Missouri—the entire reality of the grandfather and the farm caretaker, Carl. chickens on the side of a road, or find myself understood. life, death, production, and conservation “Carl practiced because he was super stuck behind a truck carrying large pigs “My dad works for conservation,” Watters of animals is one of total transparency in poor, so he needed it,” Gardener said. “He in small cages on their way to slaughter. I said, “so not only did I grow up learning the Watters family. “I have a much better needed every part of it. So this was the even once, by a simple miscommunication, about the conservation of animals and understanding and appreciation for the kind of exposure I had as a child.” Here, ended up at a cow slaughterhouse, where habitat, but it was just also something I got whole process,” Watters said. Gardener addressed the economic element I was welcomed in to observe the entire to do with my dad.” I soon learned that most “People get pissed off when I tell them we of hunting: that for those with little money, process. of the funding for animal conservation in slaughter our chickens, but we do it in the one good kill could supply food for an Although most of the time the meat I ate fact comes from the hunters themselves, most humane way possible,” Watters said. entire season—and just imagine the level came from the store, where I was unable to as they are the ones who pay for licensing, Not only is the humanness of the farming of appreciation that would evoke. He spoke determine its origins, the openness of Bali etc. Although hunters are required to pay a and killing process of significance, but also of the stronger sense of appreciation Carl gave me a level of insight and awareness licensing fee, that does not automatically it’s important to realize that most people had for his meat, and much like the farmers into the life (and ultimate death) of many ensure awareness of conservation issues, as who respond in this way are eating chicken in Bali, for him it was a necessity. Upon of the meats I consumed. Despite the for many this fee is simply a means to pay that they could not kill for themselves. recognizing this economic divide, Gardener transparency Bali allowed, the farming and the game. In his experience with hunting, “My aunt and uncle are vegan but when speaks of the way in which hunting has killing of these animals was simply a mode however, Watters developed a much deeper they come to the farm they eat meat,” become an incredibly popular culture in of work and income, a method of survival, appreciation for the game. “We not only Watters said, addressing this sense of Virginia. Although wealthier hunters may and a lifestyle rather than a privilege. Upon understand it, but we’re funding it,” he said. appreciation that comes with a proximity have a different kind of appreciation for arriving in the U.S., however, my eyes were This understanding of animalto the meat harvesting process. Today, not hunting, one that often mimics more of a opened to the hunting culture that exists conservation extends into Watters’ home only are we so incredibly separate from the show-and-tell, some also utilize most, if not here, something that was so incredibly life. “We don’t buy meat,” he explained. source of our meat (and other produce), but all, of the hunted meat. foreign to me. I couldn’t bring myself to “All the meat I eat at home is all meat that also we often cannot begin to understand Today, the meat industry is the largest understand how paying expensive fees to we have harvested.” On their family farm how it came to look or taste the way it does. contributor to global climate change: eating shoot various animals was acceptable, and in Teton Valley, the Watters family raises Due to the short growing season at the a single burger patty is the equivalent of was disturbed by the way in which it seemed chickens, lambs, and pigs, while leaving farm in Teton Valley, Watters said, “We still two weeks worth of showers. The concern, to become a game, when back home such the elk, deer, duck, goose, and grouse for buy things from the store, like lots of fruit, however, should not mull down to privilege did not exist. hunting. chips, etc., but not meat.” In the summer, vegetarianism verses meat consumption. Chris Watters, a sophomore at Colorado “All the white tail deer come back however, the Watters family eats potatoes, The issue instead is the sense of awareness, College, grew up on a farm in Teton Valley, from our farm in Missouri…it’s a family lettuce, tomatoes, and peppers grown in or lack of awareness, that we have regarding Idaho, where he goes back most holidays farm,” Watters said, where they visit on their garden, along with the meat they’ve the food we consume—as appreciation to see his family. “Hunting for meat was a regular basis to see family and bring harvested and bread bought from the comes from experience, understanding, or something I always did with my dad and their hunted meat back home. Watters local bakery. They not only eat incredibly proximity, and as we continue to further my brother,” Watters said, recalling the way has gained exposure to very aspect of the fresh and nutritious produce, but they also separate ourselves from the food we eat, the in which the hunting culture for him is one meat harvesting process, from paying understand where and what each taste less sustainable and change-invoking we of great sentimental value. In listening to the fees and killing the animal himself originated from. can become. The Catalyst • Life • September 16, 2016 13

Small, But Mighty: Song Reviews Sorority Life at CC By GABRIEL FINE By CHANEY SKILLING Colorado College sororities opened their representation on campus and around the “Seven Words” average DIY tousle-haired teen isn’t likely doors this past week as Delta Gamma (DG), community, it all starts with the friendships. by Weyes Blood – Alternative/Rock to stumble upon. Kappa Kappa Gamma (Kappa), and Kappa “I joined DG because I wanted a consistent The crescendo of the song, from its Alpha Theta (Theta) kicked off formal friend group. On the block system, I have On Santa Monica singer/songwriter straightforward beginning to its climactic recruitment. Over the course of three days, different friends every month, and sometimes Natalie Mering’s musician profile, a short crashing cymbals and falsetto harmonies, a mixture of 60 first-years and sophomores that’s really frustrating. Delta Gamma is description reads, “Weyes Blood is for deliberately mirrors its function: just as were introduced to what it means to be a constant in my hectic schedule,” said lovers.” In line with this description comes simple riffs can be spun into stadium- Greek at CC. Unlike larger universities, junior Abbie Moore, whose sentiment is the first taste of her upcoming album, rocking songs, so too can simple themes– Greek life participants are a minority on not uncommon among CC students who “Seven Words,” an organ-driven breakup in this case, social disillusionment– campus, catering to only 12 percent of the CC encounter a “first day of school” every first song that feels more full of springtime carry intense emotional baggage. The student body. While large schools such as the Monday of each block. Together for all or hope than the dread of winter. Laden song cleverly wavers between shoegaze University of Southern California, Texas A&M, most of their CC years, sorority members simply but meticulously with a lilting trance and mosh-pit explosion, because, and University of Alabama take the week reap the benefits of having a constant group organ, a thrumming baseline, and pensive naturally, sometimes emotion just makes before school starts to recruit new members, to fall back on when the stress of CC becomes lyrics, “Seven Words” builds from a simple you want to feel the feels; other times, it CC completes recruitment in less than four overwhelming. It’s genuine. It’s personalized. It phrase into a swelling rumination on the makes you want to explode. days. Hosted by each house, themed events lasts long past graduation. bittersweet freedom that follows failed on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday night “It’s honestly one of the best decisions I’ve romance. introduced recruits to the sorority members, made while at CC,” said Theta senior Zoe “I want you mostly in the morning/ when “Cash Machine” philanthropy, and personality. Although Pierrat. “I have a group of friends that’s always my soul is weak from dreaming,” Mering by D.R.A.M. – Rap/Hip-Hop overseen by their national organizations, each there for me.” sings, her voice as resounding as Nico’s sorority chapter on campus retains its own Each house emphasized this sisterhood and fluttering like Joni Mitchell’s. Coated D.R.A.M.’s music is, above all else, identity, offering its members an experience mantra during recruitment season. While the with a retro feel, echoing harmonies fill playful. His best songs sport melodic pop- completely unique to CC. friendships pull recruits in, the experience the song with an aura of folk-psychadelia rap beats and generally absurd lyrics. “I’d say that every chapter is different,” said itself keeps them from leaving. Members’ while the ringing guitar line recalls the “Cash Machine” fits this form perfectly. Theta sophomore Naomi Tsai. “They all retain commitment to their house rivals their overall iconic hook in “My Sweet Lord.” By the A grand piano line that recalls the Charlie the same underlying values, but the attitudes involvement at CC. If not participating in a time the drums roll in, you’ll be ready to Brown theme collides ironically, and very between campus chapters can be very different. sport, club, or CC activity, sorority sisters can blast “Seven Words” with the car windows successfully, with the deliberately off- Recruitment is all about finding where you fit.” be found at their on-campus lodges hanging down as you take your last sunny drive of color first line: “I ain’t talking to you broke This differentiation between chapters is what out, preparing meals, planning their annual the summer. b*tches/ I got money now.” At first listen, allows CC sororities to be intertwined with events, or performing community service with this line is likely to do one of two things: CC culture. Based on a much smaller campus, their philanthropy partners. Over the course of “Does it Feel Good (to Say Goodbye?)” spur immediate disgust, or, if taken with Greek life tends to supplement CC life rather the year, Delta Gamma’s Anchor Freeze broom- by Car Seat Headrest – Rock/Punk a grain of salt, produce the same kind than dictate it. ball tournament raises funds for Service for of chuckle Kanye did when he wrote “I “Because we are so small, sororities have to Sight, an organization that assists the blind and “Does it Feel Good (to Say Goodbye?)” Love Kanye.” In other words, D.R.A.M. compete with a lot of other events on campus,” visually impaired; Kappa Kappa Gamma hosts starts out, like many Car Seat Headrest might view his recent monetary success said senior Susannah Ellis, president of the pie eating contests for the children’s non-profit, songs, sounding like your basic scrapping as an excuse to write a song about making Panhellenic Council, the sororities’ governing Reading is Fundamental; and Theta organizes from an angsty teenage garage rock money, but it still won’t make him take body. “At larger universities we would be one of Kicks for CASA—an organization that supports session. But after listening to some bars himself seriously. So neither should we. the biggest student organizations on campus, and promotes volunteer advocacy for children of frontman Will Toledo’s cracking voice “Cash Machine” is as cheerful and but at CC we’re one of many things women are who have suffered abuse and/or neglect. over a power chord electric guitar line, childish as confetti. D.R.A.M. is still a pop involved in.” Between the three, CC sororities host three the song begins to blossom and reveal rapper, and he doesn’t seem to have any For many sorority sisters at CC, this is a huge of the biggest student-organized events, only itself. “I have been working/ working on plans to break away from that lower level appeal. Without the same time commitment adding to the community service and character something…/ It’s a boat…/ there’s just of scrutiny. Rather, he’ll have fun with associated with sororities at larger universities, for which CC students are known. enough room for me,” Toledo cries over it, singing a hardly poetic ode to a cash members have the chance to be involved When all is said and done, each sorority is the simple melody. In fact, “Does it Feel register over a smiley beat. If his listeners in activities all across campus. From yoga a force to be reckoned with. Whether it is DG, Good” isn’t any thematically different approach “Cash Machine” like D.R.A.M. instructors to varsity sports, to mock trial Kappa, or Theta, each house creates a niche from those fundamental teenage themes does, they’ll likely find themselves and Dance Workshop, DG, Kappa, and Theta that provides a consistent source of laughter, of moodiness. But through precisely sporting that same crude smile he is, members represent their sororities across love, and support. A home away from home, crafted structure and melody, the song payday or not. every discipline. CC sororities may be small, but they are mighty. becomes a culminating anthem that your Yet, while each sorority provides ample Hop-Ed A weekly review of local beers for Colorado College students by Colorado College students. Brought to you in association with the Homebrew Education Club of Colorado College.

is Week’s Picks: undertones. The Elephant Rock IPA resembles production throughout the year including at By BRANDON MARCUS, CHRISTOPHER the golden color that is ideal for IPA’s. Poured one point the Incline Imperial IPA, the hoppi- BIRTCH, & JULIAN DAHL Julian’s Pick- Devils Head Red Ale with a nice head, it is a good beer for both IPA est beer brewed in Colorado Springs ranking in This red ale is named after the highest peak in lovers and those drinkers looking to expand at a high 185 IBU, but oh so smooth! the Rampart Range. Devils Head peak is histor- their horizons. The Homebrew Education Club is a new stu- ically significant because it has been used for Where to buy and drink Pike’s Peak beer: dent club on campus that is seeking to connect spotting forest fires for nearly a century, mak- Brandon’s Pick- Local 5 Pale Ale 1. Visit the tap room which is on site at the the CC community to the growing and emerg- ing it one of the most important peaks in Colo- The Local 5 Pale Ale is an example of how brewery at this address: ing brewing culture around Colorado and Col- rado and thus a perfect choice for the name- Pikes Peak Brewery gives back to the com- 1756 Lake Woodmoor Dr. orado Springs. We will be brewing together, in- sake of this Pikes Peak Brewing Company beer. munity. This limited time release honors the Monument, CO 80132 viting speakers from the local brewing culture, This beer has a light body and is very smooth members of Local 5, the Colorado Springs Seasonal Beers currently available at tap taking tours to breweries, and much more. Join for a red ale. The red ale measures at 7.3 percent Professional Firefighters Association. This beer room include the Lichtenhainer, a smoked sour our listserv! alcohol by volume and 38 on the International honors those firefighters who have served and wheat, and Kissing Camels Berliner Weiss for Bittering Units (IBU) scale. It does not have an sacrificed themselves in service and proceeds Oktoberfest season is week’s Brewery: Pikes Peak Brewing overwhelming scent but has initial flavors of from beer sales go back to Local 5 to help them 2. On tap in Colorado Springs at either Wild- Company malt and finishes with a pleasant caramel tof- continue their mission and improve the local goose Meeting House, Odyssey Gastropub, Info on Brewery: Founded in 2011, Pikes Peak fee flavor. Darker in color, this is not a tradition- community. This beer is a refreshing American Bingo Burger and a large number of other local Brewing Company is committed to creating de- al red ale, making it a great choice for a stronger Pale Ale with mild hop flavors and citrus over- restaurants and hotels. licious Colorado beers. Focused on honoring beer at anytime of year. tones. This beer is 5.6 percent alcohol by vol- 3. Go to any of the local liquor stores, includ- classic styles of beer rather than notoriety, this ume and the IBU is measured at 33. The beer ing your two college favorites Weber Street Li- brewery has quickly become a local favorite of Topher’s Pick- Elephant Rock IPA is brewed with Centennial hops adding to the quor and Coaltrain Wine & Liquor. ours. The brewery has chosen to accomplish The Elephant Rock IPA is named after a local citrus flavor and floral aroma. The beer is quite this goal with local ingredients including Colo- geological formation. This massive sandstone opaque for a pale ale and is reminiscent of a rado grains and pristine Colorado water. Pikes structure is located near Palmer Lake and is German/Oktoberfest style beer. Recommend- Peak Brewing Company gives back to the com- a rewarding view for those who pursue this ed to drink on sunny fall days out on the deck. munity and the beautiful natural landscape of beautiful monument. The beer has a pleasantly the state as well. They accomplish this through smooth texture for an IPA with a captivatingly Other Pike’s Peak beers to check out: a variety of ways with fundraising for local char- bitter finish, yet not overwhelmingly hoppy. While the Local 5 is a limited release, the ities and honoring Colorado monuments and The Elephant Rock measures a 77 on the IBU other two are part of a six beer family offered history with the names of their beers. Located scale and has a alcohol by volume percent of year around. These include: the Gold Rush in Monument, Colo., just north of Colorado 7.7. It is sweeter than the traditional IPA, partic- Belgian Ale, Little London English Mild, Sum- Springs, this company is clearly a highlight of ularly a strong sense of citrus both in smell and mit House Oatmeal Stout, and the Ascent Pale the Colorado craft brewery scene. initial flavor. The citrus flavor maintains a grasp Ale. Also, keep your eyes peeled for a variety of on the palette until the hoppy finish with piney delicious seasonal beers brought in and out of Photo by phillip engh Pike’s Peak Beer 14

September 16, 2016 Opinion The Catalyst Toxic Masculinity, Toxic Trump

By REBECCA GLAZER A few days ago, I sat laughing to myself protestor ejected from a rally in Las Vegas: MTV’s video, Trump is just as much a prod- ers of speech, but instead lends itself as a at a video on my Facebook feed entitled “If “I’d like to punch him in the face [myself].” uct of toxic masculinity as he is. Unfortu- form of social currency. Frats Were Feminist.” This short MTV com- Trump’s casual endorsement of violence nately, Trump’s “frat” is no more progres- Getting laid is another such form of cur- edy sketch depicted a series of hazing rituals and aggressive response to critique is more sive than his own politics. He’s not a man rency, or more specifically, the heightened for a pair of new fraternity brothers. One test than merely a frightening temperament for out of context, but perfectly at home in ability to get laid due to certain anatomi- saw them bombarded with questions about a potential world leader: it is a cultural ide- American culture. cal endowments. We’ve all seen our male body image, while another determined if al. Violent resolution of conflict is a trope Nobody wants to be accused of living ac- friends comparing the span between their they knew how to respond properly to an in- played out every day in Hollywood, when cording to the same standards as Trump. thumb and forefinger, and even if nobody toxicated sorority sister (both tests required fictional government agents—the heroes of Yet, in many ways, what we consider the says it out loud, there is an understanding the pledges’ prior affirmative consent). the show—slam heads into tables and twist proper way to “be a man” rests in the very that a certain respect increases proportion- It was funny to watch in the sense that it arms behind backs for answers, and on the same qualities Trump exemplifies. ally with length. Having the perceived abil- was so unusual—the brothers groan and roll real world stage, when actual governments Toxic masculinity includes the notions ity to more successfully please women car- their eyes when one pledge suggests “CEOs choose drone strikes over diplomacy. of “alpha” and “beta” males—those who ries social weight and places a man higher and office hoes” as a party theme, while Trump recently made headlines for his have the power to make decisions, and on the masculine social hierarchy. they applaud the other for offering to find callous—and Islamophobic—remarks those who follow the alpha’s lead. Trump Trump would like the world to think he a drunken girl’s roommate so she could be about the parents of U.S. Army Captain Hu- considers himself an alpha: physically, sexu- has no trouble sleeping with whomever he walked home. mayun Khan, a Purple ally, and socioeco- chooses; he’s been married three times, The first pledge represents a perfect Heart recipient killed nomically. each to an exceedingly beautiful woman, picture of what is meant by the term “tox- in Iraq June 8th, 2004. The pressure to be and is quoted as saying that avoiding STDs ic masculinity”—that is, a conception of Rather than showing Donald Trump is no anom- seen as an alpha rath- as a bachelor in the 1970s was “my personal manhood which emphasizes strength, the the appropriate emo- er than a beta male Vietnam—I feel like a great and very brave resolution of conflict through violence, and tional response for aly; rather he is the product prevails even on a lib- soldier.” the objectification of women, while at the the death of a soldier, of our culture. He may be eral arts campus like Sexual promiscuity is a direct analog to same time devaluing emotional expression Trump responded to a brasher and blunter than Colorado College, social value, both in Trump’s head and in and genuine friendship. This is the defini- speech by Khan’s par- where Trump is highly American culture at large. Trump would see tion of masculinity that pervades American ents by arguing that most, but he is enacting the unpopular among the himself as a kind of James Bond—and so culture. We idolize aggressive and emo- he, too, had made sac- same fable of masculinity majority of the student would a great many of the heterosexual men tionless heroes like Jason Bourne and Bat- rifices for the country that almost every young boy body. Few students in this country. man, and any man softer than granite is by creating jobs and are unfamiliar with And when the social value lies in having tagged as effeminate; when they cry, we tell becoming successful, in this country is taught. the pressure to as- intercourse rather than establishing healthy boys not to be girls, but men. and by questioning sert one’s masculin- relationships, and because toxic masculin- But it is precisely this toxic masculinity why Khan’s mother, ity through displays ity is typically heteronormative, women that has brought Donald Trump so much Ghazala, did not speak along with her of physical force or to prove one’s worth by become objects. The woman is called a con- fame and fortune—not because it is so husband. Not only was he unable to em- consuming the most, or at least large quan- quest, and the man gets patted on the back shocking, but because it resonates with pathize with the sorrow of a mother who tities of, alcohol. Alpha males can hold for his achievement. He is a stud for sleeping qualities we already value. had lost her son, he also had to make the their liquor, they can win a fight, and they with her on the first night, whereas she is a While it’s rare to find a man willing to call situation about his own success rather get angry, not sad. slut. women “fat pigs,” or “dogs”, “slobs,” and “dis- than appreciating for a moment someone The pressure to withhold emotion, es- Trump is no anomaly; rather he is the gusting animals” as Trump has done, some else’s sacrifice. I’d rather not talk about the pecially the emotion of sadness, is per- product of his culture. He may be brasher of his other sentiments are not nearly as size of Trump’s hands in this article, but he haps the most ubiquitous influence of and blunter than most, but he is enacting uncommon. It’s a frequent accusation that certainly has no qualms about bringing it toxic masculinity. I’ve heard a mother tell the same fable of masculinity that almost a woman’s behavior, especially when it in- up himself. a young boy not to cry because his sis- every young boy in this country is taught. conveniences or imposes on men, is due to The length of his fingers was most re- ter wasn’t, and I’ve seen a father tell his He learned from a young age that senti- “blood coming out of her wherever,” invali- cently under question after Marco Ru- son that “men don’t cry.” It’s a pervasive ment made him seem weak, that propos- dating the woman’s request or claim. Hillary bio claimed at a rally that Trump’s hands message in American society—whether it ing violence over peace made him seem Clinton’s legitimacy as a presidential candi- were the size of someone a foot shorter, comes from parents, teachers, or coaches. strong, and that he could increase his so- date has even been questioned on the basis but Trump has had an ongoing corre- In the best case, it leads to emotional re- cial standing in direct proportion to the of whether her PMS would lead to a nuclear spondence on the subject since the 1980s pression and the inability to speak openly number of women he slept with. armageddon. Staking male over female in- when Graydon Carter, editor of Vanity Fair about one’s feelings. In the worst case, as Trump resonates with America because terests is a key feature of the alpha male— magazine, once called Trump a “short-fin- with Trump, it inhibits empathetic con- he embodies all the qualities we’ve been bros before hoes, as they say. gered vulgarian.” nection to the sadness of others. taught an alpha male should possess: he Trump’s rallies throughout this election “To this day,” Carter wrote in a recent edi- Toxic masculinity is all about asserting doesn’t let a woman’s desires come before cycle have become notorious for violent tion of his magazine, “I receive the occasion- oneself as the alpha. The pressure to pick his own, he doesn’t let his emotions im- outbursts and protestors being forcibly al envelope from Trump. There is always a off the weak, whether through physical pact his judgments, and he doesn’t back removed from the arenas. Trump, for his photo of him—generally a tear sheet from a bullying or social humiliation, is about down from a fight. part, does nothing to discourage the vio- magazine. On all of them he has circled his demonstrating strength. Trump’s rhetoric is shocking because of lence. Instead, he offered to pay the legal hand in gold Sharpie in a valiant effort to Refusing to cry is about refusing to dem- his poor timing and high-profile targets, fees for one man at a Trump rally accused highlight the length of his fingers.” onstrate weakness. Getting in fights is not but ultimately, he’s just being a man in the of assaulting a protestor, and even said of a While we laugh at the clueless pledge in perceived as a failure to use one’s pow- only way he was taught how.

What’s in a Name?

By ANNA SMITH Touring Colorado College as a perspec- decision, though, I now understand and tionally, horror stories have floated around mendation letters: this relationship should tive student, my tour guide bragged about support the name change. Professor Gi- of CC students not getting jobs because be professional. being on a first name basis with all of his uffre explained to us that CC was taking a they called an employer by their first name On the other hand, if your professor spec- professors. This was the norm at CC, and I step forward to respect both professors and or just didn’t know how to behave formal- ifies that you should call them by their first admit it was one of the things that lured me students. Professors deserve to feel author- ly. While some of us pride ourselves in our name—by all means, do so. and probably many other students to this ity over their classrooms, and every student carefree, shoe-free, shower-free lifestyle, The first name basis relationship can be campus. deserves to be taken seriously. the real world does operate differently (or so a valuable one, but not one that you are As the first year-and-a-half of my educa- Some professors stood to question the I’ve heard). entitled to. Here is what you need to know: tion went by, my classmates and I some- norm at CC because it was affecting how Whether you want to be a CEO or a raft the conversation is being raised throughout times forgot that professors even had last they taught and how they felt about their guide, learning how to the college in faculty names. careers. act and what to say in orientation, depart- Then came Block 7 of last semester—I was In particular, non-male, minorities and a formal situation is an ment lounges, and taking a course taught by my advisor, with young professors noticed a lack of ac- important aspect to any at the tables in Ras- whom I was on a first-name basis; I consid- knowledgement of authority and accom- education. tall. CC is striving ered her my mentor. plishments around students—a feeling that And why would we not Students felt they were “just to provide an inclu- On the first day of class, after reading students felt they were “just hanging out” trat our professors as su- hanging out” and not in an sive environment through the syllabus and doing class in- and not in an educational partnership. perior? 98.8 percent of and preparation troductions, she announced that faculty in CC stands for making this change for CC professors hold the educational partnership. for professional- the Sociology department would all be ad- those who needed it—not necessarily do- highest degrees in their ism, and this issue dressed by their formal titles. ing what is comfortable but being willing to fields. They are experts is at stake. When This meant that Kathy became Professor change to create a more inclusive environ- in what we seek to know you walk through Giuffre. At first I was taken aback—what ment. and how we seek to ex- the classroom door, school were we at again? Didn’t the profes- In addition to affecting professors, this pand our thinking. Like be cognizant and sors want to be close with us? Weren’t we change also benefits students. Calling pro- it or not, there is a power dynamic here. don’t make assumptions. Greet your profes- all humans? fessors by their titles holds them account- Professors grade your papers, report hon- sor with their title, and then get to know the After hearing the reasoning behind this able for students’ time and education. Addi- or code violations, and write your recom- impressive human in front of you. The Catalyst • Opinion • September 16, 2016 15 Setting Accountable Standards for Gender Neutral Bathrooms: CC Education Backtracks on Progressive Ideology By NATHAN MAKELA By ISABELLA McSHEA On June 17, 2015, a white man mass mur- education and government legislation? Stepping out of my dorm room into the instance where there seems to be discon- dered nine Black Americans at the Eman- The Common Core Standards Initia- brightly lit hallway at 2 a.m., I realized tent with the current situation is the writing uel African Methodist Episcopal Church tive, more widely referred to as “Common that the girl’s bathroom that I was accus- on the “Mod Potties” sign that states “ Fi- in Charleston, S.C., bringing race relations Core,” is an educational initiative focus- tomed to using had been quarantined due nally. Get w/ The times CC [Arrow pointing to the forefront of national attention. Im- ing on establishing universal standards to a puking incident. Squinting my adjust- to gender neutral bathrooms] Do this for ages of the killer with the Confederate flag for the subjects of math and English Lan- ing eyes, I set off to find the nearest place all bathrooms. Am I missing something.” sparked a storm of controversy surround- guage Arts for students from Kindergarten to to pee. I looked for a sign to indicate the Of course there may also be folks who ing the symbol. The shooter later admitted 12th grade. 42 states and the District of Co- gender of the next bathroom that I ap- want single-gender bathrooms to feel safe to committing the crime in hopes of start- lumbia are members of Common Core; Texas, proached. I then remembered, as I stood in their living environment. The all wom- ing a race war. He was convicted of federal however, is one of the states not participating in the hall in my pajamas, that all of the en’s floor in the basement of Loomis is a hate crime charges and faces trial for the in the Common Core Standards Initiative. gender specific signs in my hall had been testament to students on our campus who death penalty in January 2017. A federal program along the lines of Com- ripped down multiple days prior. Doing a value a single-gender living community. It At the time of the Charleston shoot- mon Core, implemented effectively, could bit of the “holding in my pee” dance, I be- is stated in the “Diversity Commitment” ing, the Confederate flag was still flown be an important means to clarify the true gan awkwardly jogging in hopes of finding that CC strives to “respect individual rights above the South Carolina Capitol build- version of history in this country. Presently, one of the single stall gender-neutral bath- to self-identification and expression, and ing. In July of 2015, after 54 consecutive Common Core lacks the vision to provoke rooms that are spread throughout my floor. we encourage activities, gatherings, and years flying above the Capitol, the flag real change. This experience led me to ask: why aren’t conversations in which individuals from all was removed following a vote by the South The National Assessment of Educational all the bathrooms in my dorm gender-neu- walks of life are able and eager to fully par- Carolina legislature. Mississippi still in- Progress (NAEP) is the means by which tral? Wouldn’t that make the most sense? ticipate.” In order to appease all students cludes the Confederate “stars and bars” on the U.S. government measures the suc- Recently, the subject of bathroom accessi- living on campus, it seems that small ad- a portion of its state flag. The states of Flor- cess of Common Core initiatives state by bility for transgender students has been a justments could be made in order to satisfy ida, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, state. Since the implementation of Com- hot topic in the media. The Obama admin- the wishes of the student body and goals of and Louisiana all hold laws banning the mon Core in 2009, NAEP scores across the istration recently announced that all pub- the institution. desecration of the Con- country have remained lic school districts must allow transgender My experience of not finding a bathroom federate flag, though unchanged. How has students to use the bathroom correspond- in the middle of the night is not nearly as the 1989 Supreme Court the current structure ing to their identified gender, or risk losing important as those on our campus who feel decision Texas v. John- How do you construct a of Common Core not federal funding. This measure was partly in uncomfortable in gender-specific bath- son rules any law ban- moral truth while simulta- been adjusted? Ad- response to the “Bathroom Bill” in North rooms. In my hall, I feel as though the gen- ning the desecration of neiously avoiding a poten- ditionally, because Carolina—commonly known as HB2—that, der-specific bathrooms could be changed a flag unconstitutional. states are required among other things, restricted students to to gender-neutral bathrooms. This shift Over a year after the tially dangerous objective to buy new textbooks solely use the bathroom aligning with the would allow those who feel uncomfortable 2015 Confederate flag “truth” forced upon society and test students every gender on their birth certificates. sharing that space with all genders to use controversy, the sym- year, private compa- As a first-year, I assumed that Colorado the single-person bathrooms that are scat- bolism surrounding by the federal government? nies are profiting while College, as a leading institution for pro- tered throughout the residence halls. the Confederate flag preserving the flawed gressive issues, would have made the shift Although this solution may not solve ev- remains contested, but public education sys- to gender-neutral bathrooms. Although ery problem, I think that this could be a it is hardly the only issue regarding rac- tem. Pearson, one of the largest textbook I have been on campus for less than a step in the right direction—no more run- ism within government spaces. In the past providers in the U.S. (though based in Brit- month, I have already heard rumors sur- ning around in the middle of the night in few years, certain textbooks used in the ain), maintains massive contracts across rounding the bathroom situation on cam- fear of using the wrong restroom, and, southern U.S. have received criticism for the country. As of 2015, Pearson had agree- pus. I heard that students are no longer hopefully, a community where all mem- their alterations or erasure of Black his- ments with Alabama, costing $22 million able to vote as a hall to make single-gender bers have access to the bathroom they tory. One Texas textbook published by over six years; Arizona, costing $38 million bathrooms gender-neutral, and that the feel most comfortable using. Our cam- McGraw-Hill referred to slaves forcibly per year; and California, costing $135 mil- queer LLC has gender-specific bathrooms pus should be a leader in progressive and brought from Africa as “workers from Africa.” lion over three years. These costs are paid rather than all gender-neutral bathrooms. inclusive movements, and ensuring our In July of 2015, the Washington Post reported for by taxpayers and student tuition. In order to further understand the rules bathrooms are accessible to everyone is a that five million students in Texas will be Are there some education standards, and regulations put forth by CC, I investi- great place to start. gated the pathfinder on the CC website. I using social study textbooks that “barely moral standards, that should be gov- Cartoon By Caroline Li address racial segregation,” with history text- erned federally? How do you construct found that: “1: Group bathrooms (bath- books neglecting to mention the Ku Klux a moral truth while simultaneously avoid- rooms with more than one shower, sink, or Klan and Jim Crow laws. ing a potentially dangerous objective toilet) may only be used by individuals of Even though textbooks must be approved “truth” forced upon society by the federal the same gender at one time and 2: Single- by a state or district committee, does the government? person bathrooms are designated for use influence of a privately driven corporation Erasing or diluting the controversial his- by one person at a time and are open to all change the way the public school system tory of race relations in this country helps genders.” performs? nobody. With the government itself per- Clearly, there are multiple views sur- If blatantly racist history is still being ap- petuating such inaccuracies, justifying rounding this issue on campus. The indi- proved by state standards, how can this white supremacy becomes even easier. vidual who ripped down the gender-spe- continue to be an acceptable system?Is Without holding states accountable for cific signs on the fourth floor of Mathias white supremacy being more easily en- historical accuracy within the education may believe that all bathrooms on campus abled, or even justified, through public system, there will be consequences. should be gender-neutral. Another visible In Support of Safety By JOHN FEIGELSON Jay Ellison, the Dean of Students at the Uni- spaces and trigger warnings are a mere step way to strengthen your own identity. forget the foundation of their beliefs when versity of Chicago, recently sent out a letter away from full-on censorship. Safe spaces Trigger warnings are perceived as the peak those who surround them are all of the same to the incoming class of first-years outlining and trigger warnings are not, in fact, the ter- of the oft-derided ‘politically correct’ culture worldview. Exposure to ideologies that chal- his—and the university’s—stance on trigger mites eating away at the foundation of aca- that Ellison’s letter rejects. Trigger warnings lenge their own can be beneficial in assisting warnings and safe spaces. In no uncertain demia. Rather, they are expressions of student are no more than content labels of the kind students to develop strong argument skills terms, Ellison decried the proliferation of agency; instances of students deciding that placed on albums and movies. To my knowl- and assert why they believe what they believe. safe zones and trigger warnings, citing UChi- they disagree with the status quo, that busi- edge, no one has proposed that “Oedipus Rex” College campuses should always be safe. This cago’s commitment to academic freedom. ness as usual isn’t good enough. Colleges are be taken off the shelf because of the sexual is something I firmly believe. Students should Ellison’s perception is that if safe spaces and supposed to be places where students can and violent content within its pages. A trigger be safe from discrimination, sexual assault, trigger warnings are allowed to persist, they express themselves freely, where they can be- warning is simply a heads up, an act of respect acts of hate, and physical violence. There is will decrease the quality of the academic dis- come self-actualized. UChicago has made it towards those students whose past experienc- no world in which an unsafe college campus course on campus. By Ellison’s judgment, safe clear that it will tolerate any expression of such es may make certain types of content nega- contributes to a positive and effective learn- agency. This, then, is a kind of censorship, ex- tive. It is more than reasonable to warn poten- ing environment. College campuses, though, actly that which the university is so against. Be- tial victims of sexual assault and child abuse should not always be comfortable. If ideas re- sides the paradoxical nature of the letter, there about scenes of rape and domestic abuse; in main unchallenged, if words are left unsaid, if is a modicum of disrespect towards students. fact, it is a basic recognition of an individual’s students are left within their own ideological By refusing to tolerate safe spaces and trigger experience. worlds, there is a dearth of intellectual growth. warnings, the university has opted to disre- While the letter from Ellison is highly prob- In being made to feel uncomfortable, students gard the experiences of students that led to the lematic, there are a number of agreeable ar- can expand their horizons, to the benefit of school’s desire for them in the first place. eas. There is the basic tenet of free speech academia as a whole. In a recent piece for New York Magazine, Jes- and an inherent lack of censorship, which The political theorist Iris Marion Young se Singal writes about the safe spaces afforded Ellison purports to be essential to a high cali- writes this about respectability: “To treat to Christian groups and LGBT students. UChi- ber academic institution. Here, his words ring people with respect is to be prepared to listen cago, he explains, would not stop these groups true. If academia limits the literature and the to what they have to say or to do what they from associating in a space free from harass- speakers that grace its campuses, then the request because they have some authority, ment from those who disagree with them perspective that is to be gained from those expertise, or influence.” Students are not at- (atheists and conservative Christians, Singal opposing worldviews is lost. There is value in tempting to completely destroy the impres- says). This provision of spaces to associate hearing ideas in contrast to your own. If an sive structure of American academia with safe with your peers from a common background individual remains within an echo chamber spaces and trigger warnings. They are making Cartoon By Ben Murphy is not an attack on academic freedom—it is a of their own ideology, it can become easy to their voices heard, and asking for respect. Block 2 CC Happenings Visiting Writers Friday, September 16th Saturday, September 17th Wednesday, September 21st Marlon James “Three Roads Towards Poetry and Its Search” Dreams & the Environment Workshop w/ End of Block One and beginning of First Monday, September 26 at 7 p.m. in Kathryn A poetry presentation by author Jorge Chen Stephen Aizenstat Block Break! Mohrman Theatre Sham in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month. Free with CC Gold Card. Booker Prize-winning author of A Brief Free and open to the public. 9 - 3 p.m., Loomis Lounge Friday, September 23rd History of Seven Killings reads from and 5 p.m., Cornerstone Arts Center Screening Room discusses his acclaimed novel. Sponsored Staged Reading of “This Is Modern Art: a play B-Side Collective Festival by the Demarest Lloyd Lecture Fund. Wellness Sense of Place by Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin” Festival highlighting music, art, and perfor- 10 - 12 p.m., Office of Outdoor Education 2 p.m., Cornerstone Screening Room mances of female identifying, lgbtqia+/queer, Mike Love and non-binary artists. Tuesday, September 27 at 7 p.m. in Richard CC Refugee Alliance Information Session Sunday, September 18th 6 - 11 p.m. 12 - 1:30 p.m., Sacred Grounds F. Celeste Theatre Patty Jewett Neighborhood Association Porch Stephen Aizenstat Lecture: Dreams and Envi- Beach Boy singer and music icon reads B-Side Collective Festival Fest ronment from his memoir Good Vibrations: My A festival highlighting music, art, and perfor- Three bands. Three porches. One great com- 7 - 9 p.m. Gaylord Hall Life as a Beach Boy, which tells the story mances of female identifying, lgbtqia+/queer, munity. Move from house to house celebrating of his five-decade tenure in the famously and non-binary artists. local tunes-- more information on the FB page. fractious band. Funded by the NEH Pro- 7 - 10 p.m.,Cossitt Amphitheater 1 - 5 p.m., 423 E. Espanola St. fessorship.

Advanced Poetry Class Reading Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer Mid Autumn Festival Celebration 7 - 8 p.m., Sacred Grounds Hosted by the CC Chinese Student Association. Tuesday, October 4 at 7 p.m. in Gaylord Moon cakes and tea will be provided! CCA Community Action Planning Meeting Hall 8 - 9 p.m., Colorado College Washburn Field 1 - 2 p.m., Pine Room at Penrose Library Canadian novelist and winner of the Sidney Prize, author of All the Broken Dreams & the Environment Composition Class Concert Things, Perfecting, and The Nettle Spinner. A talk by Stephen Aizenstat, Ph.D., about the Original works performed by the Block 1 Com- power of dreams in relation to health and heal- position Class. Natanya Ann Pulley ing, nightmares, relationships and the creative 2 p.m., Packard Hall Thursday, October 13 at 7 p.m. in McHugh process. Commons 7 - 9 p.m., Gaylord Hall Marlon James Reading, cosponsered with The newest member of the Colorado Col- Idris Goodwin and Steve Hayward 4 - 8 p.m., Gaylord Hall lege English Department, Pulley is a Diné (Navajo) writer who has published fiction and nonfiction in numerous journals, has been an editor for Quarterly West and South Dakota Review, and is currently the guest editor for the annual literary horror journal, Black Candies.