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SECOND-HIGHEST CAUSE OF DEATH University announces Depression, suicide honorary rates especially high degree among college-age recipients By PHILLIP BRENFLECK men and women Alumnus and prominent Ta- coma community member Den- Severe stress can contribute nis Flannigan ’61 and professor emerita in ethics at Massachusetts General Hospital Ruth Purtilo will to development of depression each be awarded with an honorary By ASHLEY GOFF degree from the University during the 120th Commencement Cere- uicide is the second-leading cause of death in college mony on Sunday, May 13. students today. Both recipients are distin- According to the Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, guished citizens with an innu- “depression is a mood disorder characterized by a merable list of philanthropic and persistent sad or empty feeling, irritability, and a loss humanitarian achievements. Flan- of interest in everyday activities. The condition is twice as com- nigan will receive an honorary monS in women as in men and is usually episodic. But unlike nor- Doctor of Laws degree and Purti- mal sadness or grieving, most bouts of depression last for weeks, lo an honorary Doctor of Humane months, or even years.” Letters, both of which recognize Depression comes in many forms, spreading from a chronic, their professional accolades and low-grade form of the condition called dysthymia to more severe accomplishments. forms such as bipolar disorder. “Dennis Flannigan and Ruth Although depression itself is usually not considered life-threat- Purtilo have defined their lives ening, it can lead to suicidal thoughts or attempts. According to according to humanitarian prin- Johns Hopkins, as many as 70 percent of suicides in the United ciples that they have embraced States are related to depression, and up to 15 percent of severely consistently and without com- depressed people commit suicide. promise,” says President Ronald These statistics are too high. Fortunately, the overwhelming Thomas. “Their records of ser- majority of people with depression can be helped by counseling vice across decades, their commit- (psychotherapy), antidepressant drugs or other therapies, thus ment to achieving things beyond lowering the suicide risk. But in order for people to get the help anything their communities could they need, more people need to be informed about the disorder have asked, and their generous of- itself, able to identify the warning signs and know what to do to fering of hope for others in the either find help or get help for another. fields of public policy and health Symptoms of depression include persistent feelings of sadness, care tell a story that our 2012 grad- apathy or hopelessness lasting more than two weeks; dimin- uates will value as they, too, head ished interest in most daily activities, particularly pleasurable down the roads they choose for ones; decreased appetite and subsequent weight loss or, converse- the future.” ly, increased appetite and weight gain; lack of sleep (insomnia), Flannigan retired in 2010 after frequent awakening throughout the night, or conversely, an in- four successful terms as a Wash- creased need for sleep; anxiety and/or diminished ability to think ington state representative, and or concentrate. Depression can also be manifested in eating dis- is noted, among other things, for orders, self-harm and anxiety disorders. his work under Washington Gov- Although the cause of depression is unknown in most cases, it ernor Dan Evans, during which is thought to be associated with a combination of medical, genet- he created a program to increase ic and environmental factors. Psychologists believe that imbal- the number of workers from un- ances of chemicals that transmit nerve signals (neurotransmit- derrepresented groups in the State ters) in the brain may also play a role. Department of Public Welfare. He Depression appears to run in families, although no specif- was asked to teach in the social ic genes have been identified. In about 15 percent of cases, de- sciences at Western Washington pression develops in response to a medical illness or from long- University for this effort. term use of some medications, including beta-blockers for high Additionally, he founded the blood pressure and corticosteroids for arthritis. Other causes Pierce County Alliance, which of this “secondary depression” include alcoholism, an underac- provides mental health care and tive thyroid gland, vitamin deficiencies and schizophrenia. Epi- addiction treatment to citizens sodes may be connected to major life events, such as the death in Pierce County; the Emergency of a loved one or loss of a job; anything that causes severe stress. Food Network; the Tacoma Area It is this high amount of stress and pressure that can possibly Council on Giftedness, which the be linked to the extremely high number of college students that University serves as a partner; and suffer from depression. the Pierce County Reading Foun- According to the textbook, “Exploring Psychology” by David dation. G. Myers, which is issued to psychology majors here on campus, Flannigan was elected as a Dem- stress has different sources and effects. Humans use it to cope ocratic state representative in with challenges, and it can even be good sometimes, Myers says, 2002, and has since worked to se- like when it pushes us to complete a task. But severe or long-term cure funding for campaigns such stress can be dangerous. as the Chinese Reconciliation Not only does stress put us at risk for depression, it can also Project, the restoration of Mur- compromise our immune system, making us more likely to get ray Morgan Bridge, the McCarver Park renovation and the Joy Build- see DEPRESSION page 2 ing at the University of Washing- ASUPS PHOTO SERVICES/MAX HONCH see DEGREES page 2

Logger Spotlight: Pink slime controversy Staceyann Chin Review: Jocelyn Riordan overblown comes to campus In Darkness Sports page 8 Opinions page 4 Features page 7 A&E page 12 2 NEWS The Puget Sound Trail April 6, 2012 [email protected] DEGREES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Library hosts Edible Books Festival ton, Tacoma. He was named an American Leadership Forum Fel- low in 1994 and Citizen of the Year Collins participates in culinary celebration of literature by the Washington State Psycholo- gists Association. By GAELYN MOORE Purtilo trained as a physical therapist and began her career Each year Puget Sound hosts a in rural North Dakota before she chapter of the International Ed- moved to inner-city Chicago. She ible Books Festival. Everyone is joined Project Hope in Colombia, annually invited to submit some- and pursued a humanitarian fel- thing edible inspired by a book. lowship in Swaziland. This is a very broad request and After noticing that healthcare has historically gotten very di- professionals and patients had lost verse results. Books made out of a meaningful sense of being in- seaweed from France to Taco- volved in their own work or recov- ma’s own 2011 entry of a cock- ery, Purtilo enrolled at Harvard tail arrangement entitled “Te- University to study ethics and the quila Mockingbird, A Sidecar philosophical and religious tradi- Named Desire, and The Turn of tions of ethical inquiry. During a Screwdriver”. After a reception her studies there she was named a and awards ceremony on April Joseph P. Kennedy Fellow in Medi- 30, pictures of each entry were cal Ethics. taken posted on the Puget Sound Purtilo has since written six website. books and more than 90 articles The 2012 crowd favorite was about the ethics of health care called “The Eggs Benedict So- practice and policy, including a ciety” with fruit roll-up/model- 1983 prize-winning article pre- ing chocolate monks sitting in dicting major ethical and social is- Oreo chairs around a huge eggs sues that would arise from AIDS. benedict in the center. It was in- Purtilo’s current roles include spired by the young adult novel senior research associate at Mas- The Mysterious Benedict Society. sachusetts General Hospital’s The piece was created by Iso- PHOTO COURTESY/ABBY KAUFMAN Yvonne L. Munn Center for Nurs- bel Ladenburg, a student at Ma- ing Research and presidential vis- son Middle School. The book was iting professor at the University of recommended to her by friends, Inspiration: An entry from the 2011 festival based on the New York Times’ best seller “Eat Pray Love.” Vermont. and although she has yet to read The honorary Doctor in Hu- it she immediately associated the also likes to note that “you don’t came up with after Thanksgiving as an April Fool’s Day tradition. mane Letters will mark Purtilo’s word ‘Benedict’ with her favorite have to bake or cook anything to dinner and soon became interna- There are no rules; anyone can fifth honorary degree, and she breakfast meal. enter,” as can be seen from the tionally celebrated. Other univer- submit anything inspired by, or also holds a distinguished alum- Another campus favorite was a winning submissions. All they sities that participate in this event looking like, or including text. ni award from Harvard Divini- representation of Catch 22 made really look for is creativity, says include Duke University; Univer- For inspiration in next year’s ty School. She is also a Catherine of 22 colored Swedish fish strung judge William Jolly, a professor sity of Illinois; and University of competition Carlin directs our Worthingham Fellow and Mary on a line. This creation was by of culinary arts. “This year’s en- Texas, Austin. While some edible attention to the collection of MacMillian Award recipient of the Mary K. Long, a Puget Sound tries have been much more cre- book festivals, like the one in Se- cookbooks and alternative bak- American Physical Therapy Asso- alumna who graduated in the ative,” he says. attle, have regulations and a sub- ing books that Collins Library ciation. class of 1943 and who came to The festival began as “a cel- mission fee as a fundraiser, Col- has in its directory. Some stu- For more information about the the event dressed in a hot-pink ebration of the ingestion of cul- lins Library likes to take a fun, dents are already conceiving their honorary degree recipients or for rain jacket. ture and a way to concretely share low-key approach to the festival, entries for 2013. The library di- the graduation ceremony itself, Library Director Jane Car- a book,” according to Beatrice though a food drive and literacy rector herself is working on mas- don’t miss the 120th Commence- lin mentioned that the Tacoma Connor, the co-creator of the in- awareness table are included. tering a perfect V8 juice and gela- ment Ceremony on Sunday, May Weekly article published earlier ternational event, as she writes Collins Memorial Library de- tin mixture for an entry inspired 13 from 2-4:30pm. that week brought in more local on the website books2eat.com. cided to host an Edible Book Fes- by In Cold Blood. interest to this year’s festival. She It started as an idea book artists tival mainly just for fun. It began

stress low and working through ally needs to talk to someone, “Resource KIT,” “Ulifeline.org,” DEPRESSION stressful times. there is a therapist available to and “Suicide: Read This First.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 There is always help, and hope, talk to during those hours with- All these links and more can be sick. for people suffering from de- out having a prior appoint- found under the “Suicide Preven- Everyone responds to stress pression. Students on campus ment. For additional informa- tion” subtitle of the Counseling, differently, which adds to the dealing with depression or sui- tion or opportunities to get help Health and Wellness Services confusing nature of depression cidal thoughts can always seek for you or a friend, see the Coun- webpage. Also, a student in crisis causes. Creating a support sys- out campus resources. Counsel- seling, Health and Wellness Ser- after hours can always call Secu- tem, whether it is through so- ing, Health, and Wellness Ser- vices webpage on the University rity Services at 253-879-3311; 911 cial interaction, close relation- vices has walk-in hours on Mon- of Puget Sound website; partic- if they are off campus; or Pierce ships, hobbies, religious practice day through Friday from 1-3pm. ularly those resources entitled County Crisis Line at 1-800-576- or exercise, can be key to keeping If a student is struggling and re- “Suicide Prevention at UPS,” 7764.

SECURITY REPORT The following incidents have stolen during the week. purses, wallets, backpacks, luggage, facilities. Report suspicious locker been reported to Security Services sporting gear, or portable electronic room activity immediately to between March 27, 2012 and April Theft from Vehicle equipment in your vehicle. Always Security Services. 3, 2012: secure your vehicle. No thefts from vehicle reported · Help prevent crime by being Larceny Thefts during the week. · Always secure your room or an extra set of eyes and ears and office space while you are away. reporting suspicious activity There were no thefts reported It was a quiet week on campus, Never leave personal or university right away. Security is open 24/7. during the week. but please remember the following property unattended or unsecured. The main reporting number is Crime Prevention Tips: 253.879.3311. Please program this Bicycles Stolen From Campus · If you use a locker on campus, number into your phone. · Valuables left in vehicles please keep it locked securely. There were no bicycles reported attracts thieves. Do not leave Avoid bringing valuables to these Courtesy of Todd Badham

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The Trail is an independent, student-run organization funded by ASUPS. The Trail seeks to produce a credible weekly newspaper that serves as a comprehensive source of information relevant to its readership. The Trail acts as an archival record for the university, serves as a link between Puget Sound and the greater Tacoma community and provides an open forum for student opinion and discourse. The Puget Sound Trail OPINIONS 3 [email protected] April 6, 2012 ‘Pink Slime’ beef controversy wildly overblown By HARRISON DIAMOND allowed to obliterate an entire industry, especially when health I’m sure the majority of you officials, scientists and the lack have been made aware of the of sick and dying consumers in- recent controversy surround- dicate that Pink Slime may be ing the revelation that around disgusting, but not catastroph- 70% of ground beef in the Unit- ic or harmful. Lean Finely Tex- ed States contains a concoction tured Beef is simply the moral deliciously coined “Pink Slime.” panic ‘flavor of the month’; the Pink Slime, or Lean Fine- New York Times published a ly Textured Beef (an especial- similar exposé in 2009. ly innocent-sounding indus- A large portion of the blame try euphemism), is produced rests with the 24-hour news by mixing copious amounts of cycles of the mainstream me- ammonium hydroxide with the dia and their constant need for not-so-appealing cow parts that novel, ‘hard-hitting’ coverage, most of us are lucky enough to but it’s you, the consumer, who have never had to see on our demand and propagate these dinner tables. The ammonia witch hunts, leading the charge serves as an antiseptic that kills against whatever new product nasty organisms such as E. coli, you have deemed unfit for so- salmonella and other nefarious ciety’s high food consumption organisms that tend to inhabit standards. undesirable beef scraps. Simply Why don’t we talk about the grind all these things down into nearly infinite lists of unpro- a finely textured meat pulp and nounceable chemicals in near- voilà! Out comes Pink Slime ly every box of cereal, ‘fruit’ with all its wondrous cost-sav- bar, candy or soft drink? I’m far ing benefits. more concerned about the prod- Yet the American public ap- ucts containing proven carcino- parently doesn’t like this knowl- gens or contributing to this so- edge that its beloved ground called obesity ‘epidemic’ that’s beef has been adulterated with PHOTO COURTESY / WIKIPEDIA sweeping through the wealthi- a chemical that they only know est nation on Earth. as an ingredient in household It’s What’s for Dinner: 70% of all meat sold in super markets contains Lean Finely Textured Beef. What we shouldn’t do is cleaning products. Ever since throw a fit that disrupts markets and distracts the general public ABC News broke the Pink Slime through media outlets. Over the suit—or definitely intend to. ed, it’s not a pleasant image: un- story in mid-March, consumer from legitimate concerns and course of two weeks, school dis- Beef Products Inc., the largest wanted bovine innards getting issues that actually affect the watch groups and ‘concerned’ tricts in Massachusetts, Califor- Pink Slime producer, has since sprayed with noxious chemi- politicians have been up in arms ways in which we live and op- nia, New York, New Hampshire, filed for Chapter 11 bankrupt- cals and incorporated into your erate. We’ve been eating Pink about the potential heath risks Kansas and South Carolina all cy protection and closed all but momma’s meatloaf. But Pink associated with consuming the Slime-infused ground beef for vowed to switch to legitimate, one of its factories, costing sev- Slime has been incorporat- 11 years; I think we have bigger salvaged remnants of American 100%(ish) ground beef. Large eral hundred Americans their ed into a hefty portion of our livestock. fish to fry. supermarket chains such as jobs and potentially increasing ground beef since 2001; if you’re And who knows? With all School cafeterias began ban- Safeway and Albertsons have the price of now-fantastically reading this, you most likely ning all meat products contain- this ammonia already cours- yanked the products from their cheap ground beef. have not died from it yet. ing through our red meat-filled ing Pink Slime after the pub- shelves while fast food joints America needs to get its head Personal qualms about a spe- lic outcry spread like wildfire veins, maybe we’ve actually pro- such as McDonalds followed out of its collective ass. Grant- cific food product should not be longed our existence. Military’s branding utilizes modern Loggers lacking in mediums to attract young generation sufficent school pride of the U.S. Military depends By MEGAN EVANS nent source of LGBT news and By CAROLEA CASAS on the attitudes of the young- information. This entails having a er populace. This sentiment It is rare to see any kind of large and outspoken LGBT com- I will never be one to belittle might explain why videos like school spirit on this campus. munity and an environment that the work of the U.S. Military. I the one for Katy Perry’s single A large part of what makes us promotes acceptance and toler- have, however, been known to “Part Of Me,” which glorifies look less-than-enthusiastic about ance on campus. question the motives behind joining the Marines as a pro- our Logger-ness is our response Sustainability is another source certain actions taken by our active and empowering way to to the majority of sporting events of pride for our school, one that armed forces. get over a cheating ex, are such on this campus. Many games are sets us apart form other liberal My latest related qualm re- tactful and effective propagan- played without a decently sized arts institutions nationwide. Al- volves around the manner in da techniques. cheerleading section or enough though there are still many im- which the Military markets it- One could argue that popu- fans to show solidarity and Log- provements to our current prac- self. Last week, I was sitting lar music has used military im- ger pride. tices that we should undertake, with a friend of mine, thor- agery in videos before; take Ri- Even if our sports teams fail to the campus can be smug about oughly engrossed in whatever hanna’s video for “Hard” and get us all riled up, there are still our students’ efforts to push the was happening on my comput- Nicki Minaj’s “Massive Attack,” a few things that we should cheer administration to make produc- er screen, when he tapped on for example. Yet Katy’s new about. tive changes. my shoulder to show me what video is different. It doesn’t First of all, the Huffington Post Another impressive achieve- can only be described as a less- glorify the military for the PHOTO COURTESY/ WIKIPEDIA.ORG ranked us as one of the top 40 ment was when KUPS brought than-politically-correct adver- technological might and the most socially awkward colleges in home the MTV Woodie award hegemonic power it symboliz- for best college radio station in tisement for the United States Marketing: Movies like Act of the country. With over 2000 four- Marines. es. It’s a personal happy ending year colleges in the United States, 2009. Our station was recognized kind of story, one that features Valor are aimed at enticing a as one of the top in the nation, an The sign read: “It’s God’s job younger audience. that title is impressive to say the to pass judgment on the terror- less gyrating atop a tank and least. This is something we can enormously gratifying experience more spinning beneath a giant potentially get excited about. given our school’s small size and ists. It’s our job to arrange the ment and expunge any harsh meeting.” American flag. The most awkward characters the comparatively gargantuan The music industry is cer- feelings towards military in- in TV shows are always the most budgets of our competitors. At first, I was certain it was volvement. Will it work? I don’t a joke. I thought at that giv- tainly not the only avenue of funny and lovable, despite the ex- We are awkward, prolific, gay, advertisement for such brand- know. But it is important to re- treme embarrassment they may green, artsy Loggers. If all those en the entire hullabaloo over member the ways in which me- making sure not to offend non- ing strategies these days. The cause their viewers. We should be reasons don’t make you loud and producers of the new movie dia and culture can influence proud to count ourselves among proud to be a student here at religious citizens with refer- how we perceive the role and ences to a God, such an adver- Act of Valor teamed up with the most awkward of the bunch. Puget Sound, I don’t know what the makers of the video game function of the American mili- Another thing to cheer for is would. Next time you get the tisement would not have been tary establishment. cleared by the military’s public Battlefield 3 to advertise the being voted the top 20 LGBT- chance, get off your unenthusias- relations mechanism. But I was film. In exchange for watch- friendly campuses in the coun- tic butts, go to a game and sup- ing a four minute trailer for wrong. see MILITARY page 4 try by The Advocate, a promi- port our school. I’ve noticed a distinct change the movie, which is based on in the way the military mar- real missions of the Navy Seals, kets itself, possibly as a result the viewer can receive free dog of adverse reactions to the war tags. Want your opinion to be heard? on terror. Ads for the Mili- Free stuff, pop music and If you have a strong reaction to an article, e-mail us at [email protected], or visit our tary have not been solely fea- turning camo into high fashion new website at trail.pugetsound.edu and share your voice with us. We will select responses tured on billboards as of late, are smart tactics to change how though. Strength for the future American youth look at enlist- each week to publish in the next issue. 4 OPINIONS The Puget Sound Trail April 6, 2012 [email protected] A CONVERSATION ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA ACITIVSM Despite having good intentions, Kony 2012 misses the point By ANYA CALLAHAN aging viewers to educate them- Invisible Children, an Amer- selves fully about the conflict. ican-founded NGO focused on Individuals across America are advocacy in Uganda, has made writing letters to their represen- it their goal to put an end to tatives and signing petitions, but child armies and capture Josephy they are not even fully aware of Kony, the leader of rebel group the depth of the issue. The Lords Resistance Army Misrepresented in the film, (LRA). Northern Uganda is actually rel- The foundation seeks to mo- atively peaceful for the first time bilize American youth to advo- in many years, which makes it cate for the children in Uganda peculiar that Invisible Children by raising money and awareness chose this moment to callfor a vi- to rebuild schools and provide olent resolution. Not to mention scholarships for Ugandan youth. there is minimal infrastructure Invisible Children first re- in Northern Uganda to provide leased a self-titled documen- for the replaced child soldiers. tary in 2006 illuminating the The arrest of Joseph Kony is just filmmakers’ perspective on the one small stride in improving human rights violations by the the situation in Uganda. Though LRA. The film shows interviews peace talks have failed repeat- and footage of child soldiers cap- edly, a non-violent resolution is tured by Kony and child refugees strongly preferred by the popu- fleeing the impending threat of lous of the region. abduction and enslavement. Conflict resolution was always This film sparked a nation- going to be the responsibility of al movement with thousands of regional forces, so it is unclear to screenings on campuses across me how the awareness brought America. to us by Kony 2012 is the answer. Kony 2012 is the most recent PHOTO COURTESY / WITNESS.ORG The video has been interpreted film from Invisible Children as neocolonialist; it is present- and was released on March 5. A ed as the white man’s burden to month old and already viral, with Invisible Children: Jason Russell explains why his son should be concerned about the Ugandan warlord. save Uganda, alluding to a sense over 86 million views on You- of American paternalism. Tube, Kony 2012 has prompted arrested by portraying him as subjective duty as a father to in Africa” to assist in the capture I do see what is happening a national dialogue. The film’s the sole impediment to peace in protect all children regardless of of Kony. These influential people now—large regional forces from goal is to promote the capture Uganda. Director Jason Russell where they are born. include George W. Bush, Condo- the African Unions coupled with of LRA leader Joseph Kony and sensationalizes the atrocities by The movement gains more leezza Rice and John Kerry. U.S. intelligence—as a very good stop his horrendous violence. In- oversimplifying the issues. Kony praise from the consumerist You- While the campaign’s promo- step, and probably the single visible Children seeks to illumi- 2012 is littered with momentous Tube viewer by gaining support tion of global awareness is cer- best way to put an end the LRA, nate the atrocities of Kony’s re- music, startling imagery, and the from 20 “celebrity culture mak- tainly good, awareness alone is but I am still unsure how the gime and have him arrested by false promise that the viewer will ers,” such as George Clooney, not going to end a violent con- 86 million of us who watched a December 2012, when the cam- somehow be able to stop Kony. Angelina Jolie, Oprah, Taylor flict. Kony 2012 has been criti- 30-minute film on YouTube are paign expires. Russell personalizes the prob- Swift and Ryan Seacrest, and 12 cized for providing a black-and- doing anything to help make that Kony 2012 reveals Invisible lem, drawing empathy by paral- “policy makers [with] the power white depiction of the violence happen. Children’s scheme to have Kony leling the film with his son and to keep U.S. government officials in Uganda rather than encour- Social media activism an ineffective tool for major change By ANDREW LUTFALA as well as Invisible Children’s ap- net communication has made it propriation and use of the chari- commonplace to express one’s A growing trend of social me- table donations it had garnered opinions without fear or self- dia activism has arisen over the from the campaign. awareness, both emotions that past few years with the emer- The organization responded play a significant role in censor- gence of websites like Twit- admirably to the criticism, yet ing physical interaction and in ter and Facebook as powerful the effects of stress and exposure controlling the realm of public means of communication and to incredible amounts of scru- opinion outside of Internet cul- marketing. However, this shift tiny proved to be too much for ture. from actual activism to passive founder Jason Russell, who was The pitfalls of social media ac- social media activism will have recently charged with public in- tivism lies in the “emboldened” great repercussions in the future decency. Invisible Children has actions of those who wish to if issue awareness replaces civil lost much of its credibility as a support a campaign by spread- action. result of this action, although it ing the word about it, an action Invisible Children’s recent vi- continues to do beneficial chari- that does not necessarily corre- ral campaign, KONY 2012, is an table work throughout Uganda. spond to the logical process of excellent example of the faults Viral campaigns carry such internalizing the message and inherent in the use of Twitter consequences because of their using it to inspire a response and Facebook to promote social glaring faults, including the in- that manifests as substantial ac- issues. herent nature of social media tion. Jason Russell, the founder of sites such as Facebook and Twit- Instead of re-tweeting a link to the Invisible Children organi- ter where instant gratification an online organization or shar- zation, created the KONY 2012 and unabridged opinions are the ing a video about human rights campaign to spread awareness norm. violations in order to appease a about the appalling crimes and Social media culture has ush- human guilt complex without human rights violations commit- ered in an era in which people the necessary action to justify ted by Ugandan warlord Joseph can be shamelessly outspoken, such appeasement, civil action Kony. Invisible Children’s goal since they aren’t held account- must be put at the forefront of was to use the power of social able for their actions and opin- all social media campaigns. media to make Kony a house- ions. The social media con- Social media activism threat- hold name. By all accounts, the tract is not binding, but rather ens to make an entire gener- organization succeeded in mak- a loosely held-together set of ation of people into compla- ing Kony infamous, through one rules and protocols that can be cent yet opinionated boasters of the most successful viral mar- dismissed at any time because of who massage their own egos by keting campaigns in history. the detached nature of online in- “spreading awareness” rather However, Invisible Children’s teractions. than actively supporting a cause. campaign and the KONY 2012 Sites such as Facebook and Because our culture has slowly video have both been heavily Twitter allow people to involve transformed to support the hab- criticized since the viral market themselves in unengaging inter- its of the idle, true activism may thrust the organization into the actions where their beliefs can lose its edge. spotlight, as pundits questioned be loosely organized and artic- PHOTO COURTESY/WIKIPEDIA.ORG the data presented in the video ulated. The simplicity of Inter- Publicity: Posters circulated quickly around social media sites.

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The views and opinions expressed by the Combat Zone do not necessarily reflect those of the Puget Sound Trail, ASUPS, concerned parties or the University of Puget Sound. Please submit compliments or complaints in the form of letters to the editor. Community gardener asserts authority Let’s make ‘Alder community garden’ now just ‘Hank’s garden’ UPS the By PEARL KNUCKLESON chores,” said Rick. “But when he Portland began labeling plants, we real- The Alder Community Gar- ized— Hank’s being a little bitch, den has been a campus fixture for again.” years. However, a few weeks ago After labeling the plants that he of boards! a controversy sprouted up regard- had personally planted, he moved By SHAKABRAH VONNIE ing the garden’s ownership. Pas- on to labeling sections of the gar- sive-aggressively but surely, the den as “Hankville,” “Hankopo- My name is Eric Gunderson, and I community garden has become lis” and “Hank will kill you if you have a broken wrist. Why do I have a known as Hank’s Garden. clownshoes touch my peas one broken wrist? Because there is an epi- The garden began as a group ef- more time.” The last straw was demic problem at Puget Sound: walk- fort between now-former friends when it was revealed that Hank ers. Not zombies, but people who and roommates Hank Nye, Rick had genetically altered a num- walk to classes. If you’re wondering Bayless and Jon Nolan in order to ber of plants to develop H-shaped why this is a problem, there’s a good make a positive impact on their leafs. chance you’re one of them. surroundings. Other students who had joined Just yesterday I was on my way to “We started the garden to fos- the garden at its inception left French, minding by own business, ter communication about sus- soon after Hank began his cam- zipping recklessly past people on my tainability and neighborly values. paign of aggressive passivity. board. This one lady was just drag- And of course, chicks dig gardens. “It was okay at first,” said junior ging along, right in the middle of the See what I did there?” said Rick in and amateur gardener Helen Fer- goddamn sidewalk. an interview done at his parents’ nandes. “But after awhile, it just It was too late to stop, so I rammed house. Since being phased out got weird. He started saying I was right into her. My wrist shattered on of maintaining the garden, Rick hoeing incorrectly, and reached the fall. The bitch even had the balls founded a company named Lead around me to show me. I left af- to ask if I could call an ambulance for Solutions, Inc. that injects lead- ter that.” her. based pesticides into seeds. Super-senior Jon Nolan, one of Her cane was right next to her! She “I just know that Hank will love the co-founders of the garden, is could have easily used it to poke the them,” said Mr. Bayless. not bitter. “I wish nothing but the buttons on the emergency phone, but According to sources close to best for Hank’s Garden,” said Mr. she was whining that hip was broken, Hank, the series of passive-ag- Nolan during a lab session where just so I would do it for her. Some gressive attacks began subtly, al- he was researching the effects of people! most imperceptibly, with requests Drano on different plants and I’ll just stop you there before you that he be the one to have the weeds. even mention that we should be wear- key to the tool shed, or staying to Hank could not be reached to ing protection. I’ve never done it in work after hours. comment as he had a 10 foot high any aspect of my life, and I sure as hell “We thought it was chill when PHOTO COURTESY/KAYLA JANOUSEK picket fence built around the gar- won’t be starting now. Wrist guards? Hank took up all these extra Hank: Points to where, personally, he thinks the peas should go. den. Knee pads? Dental dams? Do you have any idea how stupid we would look? I mean, we board because we don’t care what people think. So f*** you too, Son. Children gain suffrage New ‘SEXPY’ now open We will keep on boarding, and we’ll do it on our terms: Drunk, car- By GILES FERGUSON itself from Jimmy Walker. Walk- By PEARL KNUCKLESON Alongside rentals, the new SEX- rying heavy things, blindfolded, talk- er, formerly treasurer, resigned PY will offer a number of funny and ing on the phone, naked —we bow to sexually interesting activities that no man, woman or common sense. The very young men and wom- amid allegations that he was a big As Puget Sound’s new Wetlands students can sign up for. Many of my fellow skateboarders, en of Puquanashville, Washing- fat liar and that his summer girl- publication is dominating many stu- Orgies of varying size and type scooterers, and rollerbladers have en- ton are celebrating a key victory friend was entirely fabricated. dents’ imaginations, not a whole lot will be offered every weekend in a countered rude people on their way in the nationwide push for chil- Teenagers were excluded from of attention has been given to an- shed behind the Fieldhouse, while to class, trudging along on their own dren’s suffrage. With the passage the benefits of the bill, because other new and sexual addition to the students can also schedule and at- two feet, leaving no room on the path of H.R. 3575, children aged 4 to teenagers aren’t very good hu- campus community. Starting Mon- tend sexual training sessions, in- for us to be awesome. We will stand 12 were granted the right to vote. mans. Paradoxically, they com- day, the new Sexual Expeditionary, cluding but not limited to “Butter- for this no longer. Bobby Monaghan, who submit- bine narcissism with crippling or SEXPY for short, will open in fly F***-Swing Training,” “When to Walkers and boarders have uneasi- ted the bill, in crayon, to the city self-consciousness. In addition, the basement of Kilworth Chapel, Use Teeth” and “Just the Tip: A Look ly coexisted for years, striving to share legislature, was so overwhelmed the Teen Union of Puquanash- for the enjoyment and pleasure for into Reversing Gender Roles”. the tiny concrete path of life. But we by the victory that he couldn’t ville famously suffers from apa- whomever enters. “While the training sessions are can’t continue this charade for any even make a comment. Instead, thy, meeting only once a month Juniors Amanda Clammi and our contribution to the campus longer; we’ve been cheating on you he conducted a brief press con- to smoke cannabis, play video Rick Hardwell hope that the SEX- community, what we are really excit- with our sexy boards, and it’s time to ference from behind his mother’s games and argue over whose par- PY will add positive contributions to ed about is the sexual experiments make the divorce official. skirt. Michelle Monaghan, his ents are the most unfair. Pressed sexual discussion and experimenta- that students can propose and con- Many of you have noticed that cit- mother, relayed the boy’s joy at for a comment on the new bill, tion. duct,” said Hardwell. ies around the country are installing the liberation of his people. one member said only “Whatev- “I’d even go as far as to say that we The experimentation program in- bike lanes in their roads, reserved for “Bobby is so happy, and says e r.” will end up being more important volves several empty dorm rooms bikers, to allow them to impress us ‘thank you’. Say ‘thank you’, Bob- Exit polls suggest a promising than Wetlands itself,” said Clam- that will function as rentable exper- with their Lance Armstrong-esque by,” Mrs. Monghan said. future for research firms and a mi as she put the finishing layers of iment areas for students and what- skintight uniforms or sweet-ass or- Sonny Rawlins, mayor of dismal one for education. Young plastic on a dildo. “One of the ser- ever direction their sexual proclivi- ganic messenger from Micronesia. Puquanashville, thinks the legis- voters have expressed a strong vices we offer is dildo restoration ties go. “Better yet, we have rooms in Puget Sound has long considered it- lature makes perfect sense. interest in abolishing the school for those students who have expe- each residence hall,” he continued, self a cutting-edge institution. The “The world’s a mess,” he said. system and starting a space pro- rienced the inconvenience of a non- “so experimenters can gauge exact- time has come to prove it. We want “People are scared, and we need- gram. “Fun” and “good” were re- satisfying dildo. Can a magazine do ly which sex acts disturb people the to see skate paths installed next to all ed some hope for the future. It ported as the youths’ core values. that?” most in a dormitory environment. sidewalks in and around UPS. was really a no-brainer to let kids Several voters expressed a Along with dildo restoration, stu- It’s highly scientific.” Here is your opportunity, Puget vote, because kids are inherent- strong desire to see the return of dents can also rent out equipment, As of press time, a spokesperson Sound: become the Portland of skate- ly good. Whereas adults are gen- the dinosaurs. ranging from a wide variety of beads for the campus administration de- boards. This is the only way to make erally nice to each other face- The new voting bloc promis- and handcuffs to nipple clamps. clined to comment on the possibility getting to class tolerable. It’s a shame to-face, but have little trouble es to have a profound impact in Puget Sound-themed S&M apparel of a lawsuit, claiming, “that dildo of it has to be this way, but sadly, some screwing people over in the bal- the November elections. Batman can also be purchased, including a mine isn’t going to grow itself.” people are just douchebags. lot-booth, kids are the opposite. is currently the frontrunner for full-leather version of Grizz the Log- They may be complete brats to City Protector, a position that ger. each other, but they’re very com- does not exist. passionate voters.” Rawlins is cautiously optimis- The passage of the bill comes tic for Puquanashville. “Between after years of pushing by the the recent discovery of chro- Children’s Suffrage Movement. mium in the town aquifer, the Its headquarters are in a tree- new county wide tax plan that house behind Bobby’s best friend taxes the rich on the weight of Steven’s house, and it’s totally rad. their family pet, and Police Chief The movement saw remarkable Krupke’s drunk driving scandel, growth in the last year. Member- s***’s pretty crazy already. It’s not ship soared after Bobby and Ste- like these kids are gonna make ven agreed to abolish the “no things much worse.” girls allowed” policy. Also integral to the group’s suc- cess was the decision to distance 6 The Puget Sound Trail FEATURES April 6, 2012 [email protected] Staceyann Chin inspires Puget Sound students

By DANI SAGE & one. She grew up in Jamaica with Chin, she hopped off the stage MOLLY BROWN a father who was Afro-Jamaican and walked between the rows of and a mother who was Chinese- the audience, putting emotion and Jamaican. When she was only a feeling into her reading that was Wednesday, March 28, a woman baby, her mother left for Cana- not only astonishing but extremely walked casually into the audience da, returning only once over the amusing. She performed her life in of Schneebeck Concert hall fresh course of her childhood. She was front of the attending students by off the airplane and carrying an raised by her aunt alongside many animating each character—each infant in her arms. Staceyann of her cousins and other family real person who took part in her Chin had indeed arrived. members. childhood—with a unique voice Chin hails from Jamaica and is After settling and standing on and opinions. an activist, writer and a perpetual stage Chin requested the spotlight She involved those who performance artist. She is often be removed off of the stage, and attended the event greatly through known for her participation in the light be brought up in the au- her active reading. “Russell Simmon’s Def Poetry dience. This request alone set the Chin read three excerpts from Jam.” Yet no matter what prestige stage for the casual and personal her memoir. Each of them was she has acquired, or what medium setting Chin desired to establish. set in her younger years as a or art she partakes in, she is first Chin was originally scheduled nine-year-old girl, experiencing and foremost an uninhibited to arrive at Puget Sound in changes in her life. During one of version of herself. November, but had to cancel due the excerpts, Chin described her Since her coming out, Chin has illness. Since November, Chin first period. After looking out into become an LGBT activist. She has had a child. With such a great the audience while reading her helped write the Broadway show life change, Chin recognizes her memoir, Chin laughed. Def Poetry Jam, and has writ- presentations may change too. Chin shared some very personal ten several of her own novels and “I’m not quite sure what experiences from her life. Her compilations of her experiences, creature of performance I will be,” first passage showcased her as well. She is also a spoken word Chin said. experience with a cousin she lived performance artist, putting on After several minutes of glib with and how he took advantage shows such as the one students conversation about her pregnancy of her several times and sexually enjoyed at Puget Sound last week. and C-section, Chin moved to harassed her. Despite the sad “She shakes up your world,” se- read from her memoir published tale, she was also able to confirm nior Caira Ortiz said. Even though in 2009, entitled The Other Side of her empowerment of fighting Ortiz had not heard of Chin be- Paradise. back. One night when her cousin fore her visit to Puget Sound, she “I’m on the other side of entered her room to molest her, found Chin to be an amazing in- paradise,” Chin said. she stabbed him in the hand with spiration. While reading from her memoir, a sharp pencil. “Before she came, I started to PHOTO COURTESY/COURTNEY RIDGEL Chin ran out into the audience, Her second reading involved the get into this stasis in life. Things spoke to them and danced around more light-hearted tale of how she were good. But I hear Staceyann Stirring: Chin captivates audiences by reading from her memoir. the space yielded to her. got her first period. She constantly and I hear her story and suddenly speakers who remind us that we change something, we need to give Reading the words off the reminded her audience that the I know there’s so much left to do. page being too conventional for life she lived in Jamaica was one I think it’s important that we have can’t just sit around hoping things it voice and fight for it,” Ortiz said. turn out better. If we want to Chin’s life has not been an easy a performance reader such as see CHIN page 11 National Occupational Therapy Month raises awareness By MELANIE REIFF on the cognitive aspects of a person’s abilities. April is National Occupational The Puget Sound Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, and the Therapy program is one of the OT department at Puget Sound is three graduate programs on the celebrating by raising awareness Puget Sound campus. The program about their field. is nationally recognized for its Occupational Therapy is a faculty excellence and dedication rehabilitation therapy that focuses to teaching, and it draws students on helping a wide variety of people from around the country. participate in their everyday “The Puget Sound program is occupations or activities. This one of only a few in the nation covers a variety of daily tasks such with an on-site clinic. The last as getting dressed, taking a shower, semester in the program we get to driving, cooking and going back to treat a pediatric and an adult client work. from the community getting hands Clients of occupational therapy on experience before going out include those recently injured, for at least 6 months of fieldwork those born with mental or physical internships,” said second-year OT disabilities, those who acquire a student and former Puget Sound disability at any point in life (from undergraduate Sarah Bicker. a motor vehicle accident, a stroke, “We also have several nationally etc.), those who are recovering recognized and published from more extensive surgery and professors, making the program people with cognitive issues that that much stronger.” affect their participation in daily Bicker is drawn to the study of occupational therapy because she activities, among others. PHOTO COURTESY/SARAH BICKER Because of this wide client wants to help people live a better base, occupational therapists take life. a holistic approach to therapy, “[I want to] get a great job where Casting: Students learn skills such as casting to prepare themselves for their future practice. analyzing each person’s abilities I can truly make a difference in a and the environment in which person’s functional abilities and they live. While it may look like improve their quality of life,” many of the treatments are just Bicker said of her post-graduate games, like the use of the Wii, goals. occupational therapists use such As a second-year in the tools to help their clients regain program, Bicker is completing her balance, improve their visual skills thesis and works with two clients and achieve their overall goals. of her own. Bicker enjoys working Occupational therapists work with her clients while still under in a variety of settings including the supervision of her professors. the NICU, schools, hospitals, Because of this preparation, private homes or private practices Bicker will be ready to successfully among others. Depending on the work in the real world. After she work setting and environment, graduates, Bicker will be interning occupational therapists are part in different capacities in the field. of a treatment team working As April is Occupational Therapy with a physician, nurses, physical Month, OT students will be tabling therapists, speech language in the S.U.B. on April 11, 12 and pathologists, school teachers, 13, encouraging students to try parents or care givers, and the some of the adaptive equipment client to provide the best care. and learn about the OT program. Occupational therapy focuses Occupational therapists are on the functional abilities of a important in helping people return person and their daily living tasks. to their normal lives. We may all PHOTO COURTESY/SARAH BICKER Where physical therapy tends to face difficulties performing our be more bio-mechanical, focusing daily tasks someday, so if that day Service: OT students traveled to Mazatlan, Mexico with Push International. Their trip centered on building muscle strength, comes, ask yourself: What can OT around distributing and fitting wheelchairs and providing therapy to children at Padres y Compa- do for you? occupational therapy often focuses dres. Above, a student helps lead an art project and paints with children at the center. FEATURES The Puget Sound Trail 7 [email protected] April 6, 2012 Crafty Connie’s helpful hints for do-it-yourself plumbing By CONRAD WHARTON polar expedition. How can I stop Domestic Dilemma #5: I live in showing up to class looking like the basement of my house after alternate stages of a Red Lobster drawing the short straw in our Plumbing problems are all too meal? room-picking lottery. My room is common in the domestic world. Harden up. Christ. rapidly flooding after the recent Today, our distinguished guest rains. How can I escape this plumber Randy P. Ipelayer will Domestic Dilemma #3: The biblical disaster? offer up convenient DIY solutions toilet in my Trimble suite is on to your flow-related problems. strike. Nine out of ten flushes, Build an ark, dummy. It worked it clogs and my roommates and I for Noah, it’ll work for you. You’ve Domestic Dilemma #1: Hey have a nasty mess. Yuck! Please gotten a bit of a late start, so use Randy, the drain in my shower help, Randy! What should I do? furniture. Really, more of a raft keeps backing up. Now I just take will do. Besides, look on the really shallow baths. Help! 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PHOTO COURTESY/WIKIPEDIA or simply standing outside long Domestic Dilemma #6: The enough, it’s time to get that drain Domestic Dilemma #4: I’ve water out of my faucet has a cleared out. Pour some soda down been leaving my dishes in the downright funky taste. Should I DIY: Calling a plumber would rob you of the satisfaction you can there to get things flowing again sink all semester. For the first few buy a water filter? get from fixing your own plumbing problems. —Coke is best. Actually, whatever weeks, they emerged sparkling kind your fat roommate drinks is clean after a few days. Now, they This right here, my friend, is best. Fight diabetes where you find gonna lose body parts, it might a great way to relax. Every time just sit there! What’s wrong with why God made Olympia for $5.99 it, I always say! Next, try to find as well be to something alive. Go I try to take a bath, the water my sink? a six-pack. Plus, the government out what is backing up your drain and get yourself the meanest, most doesn’t fill up more than an inch! puts mind-control drugs in tap in order to avoid this smelly fate poorly trained animal you can This isn’t relaxing at all! You’ve mistaken your sink for water. Trust me. in the future. If the drain is full find in the pet classifieds. Not only a dishwasher. You’re destined of hair, get a haircut, ya stinkin’ will this beast successfully destroy I’m firmly convinced the to return to your parents’ house Dilemma #7: My garbage hippie! Dreds looked good on Bob any future leftover food, it might government is stealing our immediately after leaving college, disposal makes horrible noises Marley. On you, they look more just come in handy when the Feds bathwater and selling it to Canada. where you will be disabused of this when I flip the switch. I think my like a caterpillar orgy. Not a good start knocking. Who knows what I remain ever vigilant with regard notion even more rudely when you roommate dropped a fork down image, unless you’re a caterpillar. your roommate really put down to the evil creeping southward. turn 30 and are forced to actually there! How can I get it out? that disposal, anyway. Besides, have you ever tried a leave. For now, buy a meal plan Domestic Dilemma #2: My Molson Ice? and eat all meals at the S.U.B. You’ll never retrieve it without shower seems to have two Dilemma #8: I’m a stressed-out losing at least a hand. If you’re temperatures: Fires of hell and RA, and I’ve heard that baths are Third annual Book Collecting Contest to award cash prizes

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By EMILY JOHSNON which included works by J.R.R. year goes on to compete with • Explore a Christian understanding Tolkien and H. P. Lovecraft. Other students from 10 other universities of ethical and sustainable business In college it seems like all books past submissions have featured across the nation, including practices that respect both people ever do are collect dust on our collections on bicycles, Sunday Harvard and UC Berkeley, for the and the planet comics, nautical books and tea. national book collecting prize, dorm room shelves or clutter our • Develop relevant, real-world skills backpacks, but what if in that mess Each submission includes an awarded at the Library of Congress in accounting, finance, economics, of text books and paperbacks there essay written by the collector, in October. In 2010, Puget Sound’s marketing, and management was $1000? For the last three years, explaining each of the items in the first year holding the contest, our the Collins Memorial Library has collection and their related value first-place winner, Andrew Fink • Train and work beside a select group to the theme, as well as a wish list ‘10, was awarded the national first of intelligent, like-minded students essentially been doing just that. in a hands-on educational model The annual Book Collecting of material they hope to add to the prize for his collection on 20th Contest, encourages students at collection in the future. Century Propaganda. • Study abroad in some of the world’s the University to develop a deeper Director of the Library This year’s contest concluded fastest growing emerging markets appreciation of print material Jane Carlin says the contest with an impressive 19 (e.g. China, India) and the value of owning such “demonstrates the value of a submissions, which will be liberal arts education,” because judged by one of the university’s • Intern with Seattle’s top businesses works, by encouraging them to and network with key professionals find a collection out of what they the goal is by no means to have librarians, a local collector and may have at school and at home. the most monetary value but Mark Wessel of Seattle’s Wessel • Earn a master’s degree in just 11 The contest, in its third year at instead, “to display your passions and Lieberman Booksellers. The months Puget Sound, awards the winning and interests for the whole University’s contest will conclude students with $1000, $500 and community to appreciate.” It is her with a reception open to the Apply today. $250 for first, second and third hope that contest will continue community on April 19th that will Application deadline: April 15. spu.edu/massm prizes respectively, and puts thethe to encourage students to see the announce the winners and feature winning collection on display in items they collect for more than information on the collections the library in the fall. just the information they provide, submitted. The beauty of the contest, but as a valuable and meaningful So before you discount the which is funded by the Book possession. mismatched collection of texts Club of Washington, is that while “Hopefully, this contest will on your shelves, or decide each submission must have a encourage students to gain a focus against exploring one of the theme, they in no way have to for their personal collections and local bookstores as you walk be traditional or scholarly. Ian actively continue adding to it. It is by, remember the annual book Greenfield, a Classics Major who an opportunity to inspire a whole collecting contest and the graduated in 2011, won last year’s new generation of collectors in our opportunity hidden somewhere in contest with his collection of community,” Carlin said. all those beloved books. science fiction and fantasy novels, The winner of our contest each

8 SPORTS The Puget Sound Trail April 6, 2012 [email protected] Rain shortens doubleheader against Bearcats Season outlook grows dim with 13 losses in Northwest Conference

the conference,” Loggers head coach a wild pitch. With the bases loaded Jennifer Peterson said of Watilo. and two outs, the Bearcats brought The Bearcats senior finished the day Watilo back in to close out the game, with four strikeouts. who successfully managed to keep Despite the 10 runs Willa- the Loggers from pushing the game mette scored, Peterson and senior into a sixth inning. catcher Chrissy Atterson (Marys- “It was a smart move; the last ville, Wash.) felt that Van Hess had thing you want to do is extend [a pitched admirably given the rainy game],” Peterson said. Although conditions. there was supposed to be a sec- “Elayna pitched really well today; ond game, the rain was deemed too she battled through the rain,” Atter- heavy, and the game will be resched- son said. uled for a later date. “She kept their big hitters at bay,” Weather permitting, the Loggers Peterson said, “Softball is a weird were set to play host to Linfield on game like that. You can hit a ball Monday. Although Linfield has re- hard right at somebody and get out cently been ranked number one in then mishit a ball that falls in the the nation, Peterson and Atterson gap.” Van Hess gave up just six hits, remain hopeful the Loggers will find but three Logger errors proved cost- some success. ly. “We’re staying up, we’re coming The Loggers committed two of at every game trying to win it. We those errors at the top of the fifth just need to break through, but we’re inning. The Bearcats capitalized on staying up better than you might those mistakes, pouring in six runs think,” Atterson said. in the fifth to put them in position In order to find that success, it ap- PHOTO COURTESY/DAVID PENDLETON to end the game with the 10 run pears that the Loggers will need to rule. Susie Krewer provided three of clean up the defense and bring run- Fast Pitch: Rainy conditions did not prevent Elayna Van Hess from pitching well during the game. the runs on a triple that landed just ners around, the two things that fair in right field, clearing the load- evaded the Loggers all afternoon. ed bases. Peterson chalked up some of the de- By DALTON HANDY teenth straight defeat, with 13 of the Alex Watilo was able to limit the losses coming from Northwest Con- Loggers to two hits in the five-in- The Loggers were able to get some fensive issues to the loss of sopho- ference play. The Loggers fell to a ning game, outdueling senior Puget momentum going into the bottom more pitcher Jenny Davis prior to After a delayed start, the Puget half of the fifth, facing relief pitcher the season. “We have lots of kids Sound women’s softball team fell 2-21 record while the Bearcats, cur- Sound pitcher Elayna Van Hess rently ranked third in the NWC, im- (Aumsville, Ore.). Savannah Pingree. Van Hess led off learning new positions,” Peterson 10-0 to the visiting Willamette with a walk and later advanced on said. Bearcats. The loss was their nine- proved to 14-8. “She is one of the best pitchers in Logger Spotlight: Roadtrip ends in Logger defeat Jocelyn Riordan Riordan reflects on what it means to be a Logger on and off the basketball court

By JULIA FISHMAN Sound expecting to play basket- ball, however. She was initially Senior Jocelyn Riordan (Lake recruited to play soccer in the fall Forest Park, Wash.) is an icon- and track in the spring, but end- ic Logger. I was especially excit- ed up playing basketball instead. ed to interview Jocelyn because, Basketball is the sport with the as the basketball manager, I was longest season at Puget Sound, lucky enough to see her as a role encompassing both the fall and model on and off the court. Since spring semesters. her sophomore year, she has been Riordan is spending her last chosen for an All-NWC selection, semester with the track team, along with being a NWC student participating in the javelin and athlete of the week for basketball. shot-put and discus events. PHOTO COURTESY/CHRIS SPALDING This season, in a game against “It’s great to still be part of a Whitworth, Riordan became the team, and I still get to compete seventh- and wear Turf Burn: Although they fought hard, the Loggers suffered consecutive defeats this past week. highest Puget Sound scorer in “ What I got most out of across my school his- my basketball career is the jersey,” Rior- Losses abound as Loggers venture out tory. dan said. “It was friendships I’ve made and the By ANGEL JOHNSON row. The Loggers played a series of Off the Senior Katherine Havlik (Salt games in Illinois this weekend. really nice court and relationships I’ll have for the This past Tuesday the Loggers Lake City, Utah) stopped the The first game of the series was to be able the field, came out strong against the Whit- Whittier run by scoring a goal for hosted by Carthage on March 31, to have future. ” Riordan is tier Poets. Having recently played the Loggers with just under 20 where they fell 21-5. milestones —Jocelyn Riordan a valuable the Poets during spring break, minutes left in the match. Sadly, The Loggers continued game and show member of the Loggers were hoping to turn that was not enough to stop the play on April 1 when they were what I’ve the Puget things around in this match-up. Poets, and they continued to score hosted by North Central Universi- done over the last 4 years, because Sound community. She is very Unfortunately, things turned out more goals in the first half un- ty. Unfortunately for the Loggers, I’ve definitely put in a lot of time involved in Greek Life and Log- similar to the last game, and al- til the score was 13-5 in favor of a new day did not bring new re- and work to be a part of this pro- ger Nation. Her first priority as a though the Loggers fought hard, Whittier. sults. The final score was 18-11, gram,” Riordan said. “What I got student-athlete, however, has al- they once again lost by a score of The Loggers continued to fight with the victory going to North most out of my basketball career ways been academics. She is cur- 22-11. and were able to score more goals Central. are the friendships I’ve made and rently finishing her thesis and Unlike their first match-up during the second half, start- The Loggers continued play at the relationships I’ll have for the will be presenting at the upcom- against the Poets, the Loggers ing with freshman Rachel Silva’s North Central against Augustana future, and I learned a lot about ing symposium. Following her took the lead early in the game, (Steamboat Springs, Colo.) first on April 2. Sadly, they were de- myself. It’s nice to know I’ll be re- thesis, Jocelyn will be heading to causing Whittier to feel the pres- goal of the game. Reid and senior feated 22-11. membered in this program.” San Francisco to present at the sure of needing to step up. Senior Kristine Morris (Tiburon, Calif.) The team will have a week of Riordan is a starting guard, and National American College of Grace Reid (Kirkland, Wash.) both scored separate goals for the practice play before they are host has made the starting lineup in ev- Sport Medicine Conference. scored the first goal of the match, Loggers, bringing the match to 14- to Pacific (Ore.) on April 10. The ery game of her career at Puget Jocelyn Riordan is a senior putting the Loggers on the board. 8. Morris also contributed a hat week will give the team the chance Sound. who has encompassed every val- Soon after, freshman Caroline trick for the Loggers. to reflect upon what went wrong “By my junior [year] I was cap- ue of what being a Logger truly Cook (Orinda, Calif.) scored, al- The 14-8 score would be as close during the weekend and make tain, and I like to think the team is and all of her hard work and lowing the Loggers to control as the Loggers would get to the Po- the adjustments necessary to looks up to me as a role model, not dedication has made her a Log- the game 2-0. However, the Po- ets, who thereafter went on a run, claim victories in their upcoming just as an athlete, but as a student ger that won’t be forgetten. as well,” Riordan said. ets came back strong and took the completely controlling the game matches. She did not come to Puget lead after scoring four goals in a until the end. The Puget Sound Trail SPORTS 9 [email protected] April 6, 2012 Doubleheader leaves the Loggers high and dry By STEPHEN HAMWAY third inning, however, as a small next inning when freshman Con- ball allowed them to get their first nor Savage (Bothell, Wash.) scored The Logger baseball team battled run of the game. Freshman Jake on an error. Leading 2-1 after three hard, but they ultimately came up Boley (Gig Harbor, Wash.) singled innings, the Loggers turned to their short, losing both parts of a dou- to lead-off the inning and stole sec- pitching to preserve the narrow ad- bleheader against rival Linfield on ond. He eventually capitalized on vantage. Sunday, April 1. The Loggers were an error at first base, which allowed Unfortunately, Aguiar hit a wall scuffling heading into their match- Boley to score, cutting the Linfield in the fifth inning, where five con- up, having lost 10 of their previ- lead to 2-1. secutive Linfield singles allowed ous 11 games, and they knew they From there, Robinson settled three runs to score and knocked faced a tough challenge when they into the flow of the game, allow- Aguiar out of the game. played host to Linfield. Linfield -en ing only three more hits the rest Senior Taylor Volz (Portland, tered the game ranked 15th in the of the way. Robinson pitched eight Ore.) came in and restored order nation with a record of 14-7—not innings, allowing four runs (three in the fifth inning, but he ran into exactly ideal for the Loggers, who earned) while striking out six more trouble in the sixth, where a were trying to snap a long skid. Wildcats. Unfortunately, the Log- lead-off double opened the flood- In the first game, the Loggers gers’ offense could do little against gates, bringing in four runs. Sud- sent junior starter Matt Robinson Linfield’s pitching, which held the denly faced with a 8-2 deficit, the (Lafayette, Calif.) to the mound to Loggers to one hit after the third Loggers only managed one run face a daunting lineup for Linfield. inning. As such, the team let a sol- for the rest of the game—a RBI Robinson began the game shak- id outing by Robinson go to waste, groundout by Boley in the ninth in- ily, allowing two hits and a walk losing the first game to Linfield 4-1. ning well after the game had been that threatened to break the game The second game began with essentially decided. Overall, the open in the very first inning. Rob- more of the same, as an RBI double Loggers managed six hits in the inson pitched out of a bases-loaded off of Loggers’ junior starter Nate game, led by Stone who went 2-4 jam, getting a harmless groundout Aguiar (Los Gatos, Calif.) put Lin- with a run scored. to end the inning. Robinson had no field up 1-0 in the top of the second The doubleheader loss dropped such luck in the next inning how- inning. However, the Loggers re- the Loggers to 4-21 on the season. ever, as Nathan Fisher of Linfield sponded this time around, as fresh- The Loggers unfortunately con- hit a one-out homer to give the man Kaulana Smith (Kapolei, Ha- tinued their downhill spiral with Wildcats a 1-0 lead. Following an waii) hit a single, which allowed a loss against Linfield 14-0. They PHOTO COURTESY/DAVID PENDLETON RBI single later in the inning, the sophomore Lucas Stone (Ashland, look to improve their fortunes in Loggers found themselves in a 2-0 Ore.) to go home, tying up the the next week beginning Friday, Walk: Loggers look to reverse their fortunes after the weekend. hole early in the game. game in the bottom of the second. April 6. The Loggers responded in the The Loggers broke the tie in the Weekend matches prove to be a turning point The past weekend ended positively for both men’s and women’s tennis

By STEPHEN HAMWAY George Murphy (Eugene, Ore.). This victory ended their season-long The past weekend was a generally slump and brought their record to positive one for the UPS tennis team, 1-12 for the year. as the men’s team won their first Like the men’s team, the women’s match of the year, while women’s team was hoping to snap a losing tennis won all three of their matches. streak of their own, having lost four On Friday, March 30, the Loggers straight matches leading up to their men’s team played host to rival Pacif- match against Lewis and Clark on ic Lutheran. Unfortunately, the Log- Saturday, March 31. gers fell behind early in the doubles Looking for a win against a con- portion of the match, losing 2-1 to ference opponent, the Loggers dom- PLU. The Loggers’ lone point came inated both aspects of the match, from the doubles team of sopho- winning two of the three doubles more John Stevens (Portland, Ore.) matches against Lewis and Clark, and freshman Abe Noyes (Southwest along with four of the singles events Harbor, Maine), who defeated their en route to a 6-3 singles victory that opponents 8-3. The team fared little snapped their losing streak. better in the singles section, as they Later the same day, Puget Sound lost 4-2 overall, with victories com- hosted the College of Idaho. In a ing from Noyes and freshman Jake dominating performance, the Log- Peterson (Bellevue, Wash.). The end gers won every match of the event result to both competitions was a 6-3 in straight sets. Freshman Josie Dow defeat at the hands of their rivals. (Seattle, Wash.) and senior Madi- PHOTO COURTESY/DAVID PENDLETON However, Saturday, March 31 was son Holtz (Honolulu, Hawaii) got a new day for the tennis team, as the doubles portion started on a they traveled south to take on Lew- high note, taking the match 8-1 and is and Clark. The singles matches setting the stage for the rest of the Doubles: Although the Loggers fell behind in the double matches, they still defeated rival PLU. were generally back-and-forth, with match. The Loggers kept rolling the each school taking three matches next day, as they squared off against apiece. Tied 3-3 going into the dou- Bellevue College in an exhibition bles half of the competition, the Log- on Sunday, April 1. Once again, the gers needed to win at least two of Loggers cruised to a fairly easy victo- the three doubles match to get their ry, winning the exhibition 6-3. long-awaited first victory of the year. The women’s team will head to Thankfully, the Loggers were able PLU on Wednesday, April 4, while to snap out of their drought with the men will travel to Pacific Univer- wins by the duos of Noyes and Ste- sity on Friday, April 6. vens as well as Peterson and senior

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On-campus sexual resources Study of sexuality are there for your health needed for society By HARRY SASSCROTCH By SUZY SPONGEWORTHY orgasm. We know that orgasm is good for your health in many ways. But there are other ways in My goal as a writer for the “Happy The worst part of declaring that which our society doesn’t appear Trail” is to encourage members of my post-graduate future (which to be so advanced. Far worse than the Puget Sound community to hangs ever so delicately in self- some mild awkwardness with my find power within their bodies and conscious limbo), which will re- parents is how upsetting it is to their sexuality. volve around human sexuality, is know how far our culture is from But often students need more telling my parents. acceptance of human sexuality. than just a helpful tip on what to do They keep asking how I will Cue rant. during sex. One’s sexuality goes far make money, tip-toeing to avoid We have socially conservative beyond what positions you can try the large elephant in the (very shame thrown at all of us sluts that in bed. small) room—that their first born want to have access to STI testing Students who are sexually active is switching from pre-healthcare and birth control so we can have should be able to fully understand to TRIPLE-X SEX! safe sex. We are lucky to have had the resources that are available to I fully stand by my decision to the chance to learn about safe sex them on campus in order to live actively participate in society’s PHOTO COURTESY/ASHLEY KARDIAN in one way or another. Don’t even healthy sex lives. compound knowledge of human get me freakin’ started on absti- The University is home to many sexuality. While perceptions of nence-only sex education. organizations that have helpful CHWS: This resource offers free condoms and sexual advice. those who study sexuality can So many wires have been crossed resources to all students. range from perversion to a lack of An upcoming addition to Educations. in our culture’s thinking about sex- First, the Center of Health and seriousness, I contend that sexu- CHWS’ resources is free HIV This year’s SIRGE Coordinator is uality. In commercials and adver- Wellness (CHWS) has a variety ality is incredibly important and testing. This will allow students to senior Ruby Aliment, who is a staff tisements, so much is sexualized of assets for the sexually active more pervasive than we give it get themselves tested and remain member of the Student Diversity for the sake of marketing that we student. CHWS’s services include credit for being. proactive about their sexual health. Center. have trouble telling the difference STI screenings and the occasional Think about it: try to name one And as always, condoms are Aliment organized last week’s between nonsexual, sexual and checkup. person who hasn’t been affected by ever-present at CHWS for free. Free “Take Back the Night” events, their own sexuality and/or the sex- sexualized images or situations. 606 S Fawcett Ave access to condoms is also available including speakers Staceyann Chin grandcinema.com ual culture around them. You can’t. We blame sexual violence on to students through other sources and Heather Corrinna. It used to sneak up on me. A sexual urges when it’s really about Tacoma’s only indie theater. on campus. Aliment comments that the friend once told me that her in- power-based personal violence The campus club Voices for message she spreads is vital troductory psychology textbook that likely result from the pressure We Need To Talk Planned Parenthood (VOX) is and welcomed by the campus stated that sex is the foundation of repression and shame. About Kevin (R) known for its distribution of community. for society. Without it, we wouldn’t And these negative “moral” con- Sat-Sun: *1:30, 6:30, 8:50 condoms around campus. They “In regards to our sex lives, I have a next generation. notations are thrown on sexuality Mon: 1:30, 8:50 Tues: 8:50 table every Friday with access to think being an anti-rape feminist is However, sexuality is so much by a small population that lacks Wed-Thurs: 1:30, 6:30, 8:50 condoms and sometimes offer a great turn-on for people. There’s more than procreation. It is a sexual diversity yet has so much *Discussion will follow SATURDAY’S 1:30 show! dental dams and lube, as well. nothing like practicing good greater entity: one that can have fiscal, and therefore political, pow- VOX is also well-known as the Jeff, Who Lives at consent,” Aliment said. strong emotional, physical and er. group that brings Babeland to The message of consent is one mental associations with fulfill- Human sexuality is such a huge, Home (R) campus for sex workshops. The that is constantly reflected around ment, self-esteem, intimate bonds, amorphous blob that society is Sat-Sun: 12:00, 2:15, 4:30, 6:55, 9:10 workshops provide basic and campus. 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VAVA meets weekly. how the actions of one individual early 1900s. He wrote, “It is admit- crazed, mind-addled sluts and Sat-Sun: 1:05, 6:15, 8:40 Both groups provide confidential can help. tedly the most important subject assholes. We are products of this Mon-Thurs: 6:15, 8:40 space to discuss issues of gender These resources are on campus in life. It is admittedly the thing mixed up culture. in society. These safe spaces are because of the help they can bring In Darkness (R) that causes the most shipwrecks in And this culture is practically Sat-Thurs: 3:20 essential for survivors of sexual to your sex life, as well as the sexual the happiness of men and women.” begging for a honest, compassion- The 72 Hour Film Festival assault and power-based personal health of our community. Some days I am so excited about ate and straight-forward dialogue May 11 • 6pm violence. I encourage you to be proactive the strides we have made in our about sexuality. Tickets available at GrandCinema.com Another on-campus resource is about your sex life and take understanding of sexuality. End rant. Only $7 with SIRGE, which stands for Sexuality advantage of these valuable We get that the clitoral stimula- Student ID! Issues, Relationships and Gender opportunities on campus! tion is what most women need for The Puget Sound Trail ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 11 [email protected] April 6, 2012 Sine Mora satisfies Mad for Mad Hat Tea Co. By WALT MITCHELL the fruits of inter-developmental collaboration. Sine Mora is the lovechild of Tokyo’s Grasshopper Manufacture (of Killer7 fame) and Budapest’s Digital Reality: Grasshopper handled art direc- tion and sound design, while Digital Reality worked on the game’s programming and story. Between the two of them, the developers lend Sine Mora some serious star power. Grasshopper is home to composer Akira Ya- maoka, revered for his work on the Silent Hill series, and his score for Sine Mora is another feather in his already crowded cap. Grasshopper also brought PHOTO COURTESY/WIKIPEDIA.ORG on anime artist Mahiro Maeda With Mass Effect fever running (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Kill high and Skyrim still managing Bill, The Animatrix) to design PHOTO COURTESY/ASHLEY KARDIAN to wedge itself into conversa- the game’s boss battles—these tion almost five months after its encounters are as imaginative as Tea: Downtown’s Mad Hat offers a cozy studying atmosphere and a huge variety of original teas. release, spring alights on a land- they are soul-crushingly difficult, scape all but dominated by gam- and give the game a palpable By MICHELLE CURRY in which they can aid ailments: amount you receive (compared to ing’s mainstream titans. character. coughing your head off, hangover the average coffee), and you can But skittering around the Pair this powerful aesthetic Thirsty? 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The owner cheer- the broad scope of mainstream Sine Mora is delightful proof that Mad Hat Tea Company offers an Their book of teas also offers -in fully announced it to be free tea narrative but still manage to cut straying from the beaten path exceptional ambiance to engage formation on the benefits of teas day and let us enjoy a large mug of deep with stylistic daring and can be more than an entertaining in philosophical conversations, to including rooibos, holy basil and whatever steaming cup we desired. technological grace—games like diversion—now more than ever, lose yourself in a book or chat with yerba mate. If you don’t intend to I savored a cup of vanilla honey- the relentlessly satisfying Sine there’s ripe, fully-formed experi- old friends. This establishment is a do homework while at Mad Hat, bush tea. Initially, I was off put by Mora. ences to be found and savored hidden treasure of Tacoma located you can spend an hour educating the bitterness of the tea, but by the Released March 21 for Xbox outside the high walls of block- in the heart of downtown. yourself on the history and benefits second sip the sweet and delicate Live Arcade, Sine Mora is a side- buster dominion. The Mad Hat Tea Company of- of tea for the mind/body/soul. flavor of the vanilla was evident. scrolling shoot-em-up in the tra- Panning for indie gold, but fers an extensive listing of teas, cat- Inside the tea company, books This decaffeinated tea was perfect- dition of classics like Space Invad- more of a PS3 person? Download egorized by their type. Choices in- line the walls, and decks of cards, ly soothing and counteracted the ers and Galaga and modern titles thatgamecompany’s pensive and clude green, white, black, ooloong, along with cribbage and chess rainy weather. like Ikaruga and Jamestown. The critically acclaimed Journey, or rooibos and yerba mate, to name boards are left around to play. On We intend to relax and study at pilot of one agile, airborne hell- the charming puzzle-platformer just a few. a previous visit to the tea compa- Mad Hat again and hope that you raiser or another (new planes from Denmark’s Die Gute Fabrik, Mad Hat also offers its own ny I was lucky enough to have my too will try this quirky hang out. become available throughout), Where Is My Heart—both Play- special blends, including but not future told by a tarot card reader; If you are yearning for a break the player blasts through swarms station exclusives, for now. These limited to Enchanted Evening you, too, could have the chance to from campus or the perfect spot of baddies, torrential barrages games will not only deepen your (chamomile, hibiscus, rose buds, partake in a card reading. for some intellectual stimulation, of screeching missiles and neon understanding of the human peppermint, cinnamon spear bark, Mad Hat Tea Company sells bags go experience Mad Hat Tea Com- hailstorms of deadly plasma. condition; they’ll also give you orange peel, rose buds and petals) of their tea in addition to the cups, pany. It is open Mon. - Sat. from 10 The shoot-em-up goes by an- the upper hand in drunken de- or Mad Snickerdoodle (black tea, and the tea can be found served a.m. - 5 p.m. and is located on 1130 other name—“bullet hell”—and bates on the true nature of art! almonds, cinnamon and safflower in various cafes and coffee shops Commerce St. Tacoma, WA 98402. Sine Mora has no qualms earn- If all you’ve got is an iPhone blossoms). across Tacoma. Tea by the cup costs ing that ominous title. At the and a burning desire for cartoony Teas are also listed by ways $2.50, incredibly reasonable for the same time, while the steep learn- carnage, check out Action But- ing curve of the “bullet hell” has ton’s Ziggurat. It’s got all the ar- earned it a strictly niche position, cade intensity, visual charm and Sine Mora stands out in its will- alien life that make Sine Mora so ingness to widen its appeal with great, but you can carry it every- Port of Morrow proves The charming visual innovations, where you go! Play it while wait- surprisingly engaging narratives, ing for your John Carter tickets— and (thank the Maker) adjustable or during John Carter, even. You know what, why don’t you just Shins can still change your life difficulty levels. The unique look and story are stay in tonight? By SAMI ROSS tastic at providing listeners with hooks that sound like ear her and another boy. While de- Remember that infamous candy but on closer listen have CHIN scribing the correspondence, Chin scene in Garden State when the substance of a true musical CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 was frank and comically dry. Natalie Portman hands her gem. “September” and “Fall of very different from her life in the “If a boy is stimulated mentally, headphones to Zach Braff and he will forget about the feelings of assures him that The Shins will ’82” are easily the two standout United States, especially when con- tracks. “September” is sweet yet cerning young women. Although the flesh. You could see I was a les- change his life? At that moment, bian back then,” Chin said glibly. unless you were already hip and solid. It tells a beautiful story many girls are not thrilled to start about two lovers: the difficult their menstrual cycle, Chin retold The lecture took a more serious in the know, The Shins worked turn when Chin read poems that their way into the hearts of indie narrator and his relentlessly pa- her story with a comic air. tient partner. The track is chock Trying to figure out how to han- accented her calls to activism in rock lovers everywhere. numerous venues. James Mercer, the driving full of lyrics that demand mul- dle telling her aunt was a different tiple listens. matter than simply dealing with it Chin’s energy was ever increas- force behind The Shins, has ing during the lecture, and her po- come a long way from “New “Fall of ’82” is a real game herself. Her aunt was mostly con- changer. With a superb horn ems, haikus and spoken word per- Slang,” and proves that sunshine PHOTO COURTESY/WIKIPEDIA.ORG cerned about her new ability to get presence and a straightforward pregnant—even though Chin had formances moved the audience to rock can get better with age. long periods of applause and cheer- The Shins’ first album in five Shins: The iconic sunshine rock of The narration that relies very little no intention of having sex before Shins is not lost but improved upon in on metaphorical devices, this she knew she was ready; she did ing. years, Port of Morrow, could After Chin finished sharing her have been a flop. It could have their latest release. song is one of the strongest ex- not even know if she wanted to get amples of how The Shins have work, she prompted a question and been predictably quirky, per- row,” are all fine examples of what married. developed as a band. answer session where she answered fectly likable, but entirely forgetta- the “new” Shins represents. The As she had read earlier from her Port of Morrow leaves no doubt questions about coming out, writ- ble. Indie bands of a certain sound music is crisper, the production is novel: “I [didn’t] want to marry no- that The Shins have undergone a ing, surviving adversity and even sometimes struggle to stay fresh more epic and that fuzzy tone that body.” transformation. However, old fans parenting. after a few albums. was so popular in 2007 has been When Chin narrated her tales, should not fear disappointment. When asked what to do to pre- However, fans can rest assured significantly subdued. she did not simply recite them, The uplifting lo-fi jams and -Mer pare one’s daughter for the world, that Port has kept all of the best For those who are still crav- she became them. Her body would cer’s always-appealing falsetto are Chin had a moving response. Shins qualities, but still reflects ing The Shins they used to know, morph and resemble each char- still intact. “Give her the power of reading. clear growth. “Simple Song” should fill the void. acter she described as her voice After five years, Mercer has cre- That way she can control the worlds Mercer walks the fine line be- The swinging chorus, “I know that changed to suit the character too. ated an album that sounds just that she enters,” Chin said. tween simplicity and depth on this things can really get rough, when Every action that took place she right; it’s inspired by the original To give the full effect of Stacey- album. His messages are less ab- you go it alone. Don’t go thinking mimed adeptly, and created an im- band, but not oblivious to change. age of her words on the stage and in ann Chin’s lecture could only be- stract, but that isn’t a bad thing. you gotta be tough, and play like a ing achieved by attending a perfor- The first song on the album, “The stone. Could be there’s nothing else the audience with ease. GRADE: B+ Later on in the lecture, Chin mance of hers. Rifle’s Spiral,” makes it clear that in our lives so critical, as this little Every moment of Chin’s perfor- Port hosts more elaborate instru- home,” will be playing a loop in moved to the topic of love. She de- The Shins will be performing at mance was quotable, and no de- mentals than the previous Shins’ your brain for hours after you give scribed her interactions with her Sasquatch Music Festival in May. scriptions could do her energy and records. this record a spin, but you know first boyfriend and she read several For more information, visit sas- spirit justice. “Bait and Switch,” “It’s Only Life,” what? It’s totally awesome. letters of correspondence between quatchfestival.com. and the title track, “Port of Mor- Mercer has always been fan- 12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Puget Sound Trail April 6, 2012 [email protected] A new Holocaust film through a realistic lens By EVAN PEARSON As Socha aids the men and their reveals the hands-on approach fellow escapees in avoiding pur- to cinematography employed in It is the curse of films dealing suit in the sewers, his conflicting the film, but conveys the sense with the Holocaust to be bound desires between the health and of ragged dynamacy that Socha’s not only by the score of films that safety of his family, his duties to wards feel at every turn in the also deal with the Holocaust, but his friends and coworker and his plot, each moment of comfort for also by our culture’s conceptions newfound responsibility for the the escapees only seconds away of and expectations for the treat- lives of the 11 Jews under his care from discovery or capture by ment of the subject matter. threaten to tear his world apart German soldiers or bounty hunt- I would be remiss without in- and put his life among many oth- ers who want the reward for turn- voking Schindler’s List, where the ers at risk. ing them in. Nazis and their collaborators are As expected from people forced As you would imagine given undeniably villainous, their Jew- to live in tight, abject conditions the name, lighting and the lack ish victims honest and respect- for 14 months, the refugees are thereof characterizes most shots able and their saviors noble and quarrelsome, petty and self-inter- and the two hiding spots of the self-sacrificing. ested people, their unique char- refugees serve as the setting for Agnieszka Holland’s In Dark- acters and back-stories becoming the majority of the film with sur- ness complicates these expect- more distinguished as their time prising results. ed portrayals, producing a con- in the sewers wear on. The hurried, shrouded eye of flicted and nuanced look of these Not content to convey her the camera allows the audience archetypical personae as actu- characters as two-dimensional to feel the tense uncertainty that al, flawed people, complete with victims of the atrocities, Holland dogs the escapees for the major- murder, collusion, impotence, devotes adequate screen time ity of the film, the few moments larceny and even sexuality. to more natural human circum- above ground interspersed with Although perhaps not as emo- stances, from frequent and semi- such terror of discovery that the tionally wrenching as Schindler’s covert copulation, to thievery, safety of the sewers is palpable by List or The Pianist, In Darkness murder and even childbirth, all contrast. provides a more realistic picture within the dark confines of the A masterful new take on a pop- of the events as they transpired in sewer. ular and codified topic, Agniesz- the now-Ukrainian town of Lvov, The most prominent villain, ka Holland’s In Darkness is a con- as well as the sewers beneath it. Socha’s Ukrainian friend who tinuation of the same artistry that Our flawed protagonist, Leop- works as a captain along side permeates Europa, Europa, her old Socha (Robert Więckiewicz), the Nazi occupiers, is rendered most well known work along- has been making his living as a at first with surprising geniali- side the episodes of The Wire, The sewer inspector and house bur- ty, while the worn down securi- Killing and Treme that she also di- glar in Lvov around the time of ty and even sanity of the refugees rected. the German occupation of the PHOTO COURTESY/WIKIPEDIA.ORG provokes outbursts and confron- Although our culture may be town. tations wholly human and unique saturated at this point dealing A man who knows the sewers Holocaust: Although the genre of Holocaust films is seemingly to people pushed beyond their with the Holocaust, Holland’s better than any man in town, So- full, In Darkness presents an original twist on the traditional breaking point, one refugee re- In Darkness surpasses many cha struggles to care for his wife understandings of the victims and the criminals. turning along the sewer to a con- such films in directorial artist- centration camp and refusing an ry, rendering a gritty, conflicted Wanda and his daughter on the ling the sewers underneath the money-strapped Socha: they offer meager amount he makes work- opportunity to escape based on and undeniably human take on Lvov ghetto, he encounters an en- him bribes to keep quiet, more to her unwillingness to die in the dire events in the history of the ing and the rare treasures he’s terprising group of Jewish men act as their guide in escaping the been able to steal. sewer. Ukraine. who have succeeded in tunneling ghetto, and the reward offered for The wobbly camera not only However, one day while patrol- their way in, a windfall for the turning them in. Tallgrass Gothic overcomes script inadequacies By TALISON CROSBY Surprisingly, I felt the most sym- little in-your-face. pathy for Laura’s husband Tin and Henderson was the most believ- On Friday, March 30, the Uni- her best friend Mary. able character in the show. He pro- versity of Puget Sound Senior The- Although Stephen Hamway’s vided honesty, genuine emotion atre Festival 2012 presented Tall- portrayal of Tin seemed awkward and natural well-timed comedy. It’s grass Gothic, a 75-minute drama and unrealistic at times, the second a shame that he had the smallest set in the great plains. that he showed his softer side, the part in the play. Directed by Marissa Miles-Coc- audience gained a subconscious The direction of the show was caro, the play focused on Laura understanding of Tin’s desperation splendid for the most part. How- (Sarah Smith) who is stuck some- to keep the love of his life. ever, directing a play in the round where between an abusive mar- Mary’s story was even more always presents many challenges, riage to Tin (Stephen Hamway), heart-wrenching. Throughout the and it definitely showed. and the love of her life, Daniel (Pe- course of the play, the audience Miles-Coccaro’s direction oc- ter Wallerich-Neils). The play fol- slowly began to realize that Mary casionally left the majority of the lows Laura as she falls further into was secretly in love with Laura. audience missing out on beautiful a fantasy of escape and freedom Natalie Keller’s portrayal of Mary performances from the actors. The with Daniel and becomes more was the most touching perfor- fight choreography also seemed a frustrated with her husband. mance of the cast. Her drunken bit awkward (which makes sense, Written by Melanie Marnich, goofiness was both perfectly hilar- when you’re trying to mask fake Tallgrass Gothic was first staged ious and endearing. Keller beau- falls, shoves and throws from an in 1999 and is a fantastic tale in- tifully and subtly portrayed the audience seated in the round, com- spired by the classic Jacobean trag- frustration of watching the love pletely surrounding the cast.) edy “The Changeling.” The play is of her life poison herself with two All in all, Miles-Coccaro’s pro- peppered with wonderful biblical doomed relationships. duction of Tallgrass Gothic was one symbolism. Laura’s love interest, Daniel, was of the better productions I’ve seen Sarah Smith starred as Laura, played by Peter Wallerich-Neils. at Puget Sound. and at the beginning of the show, Wallerich-Neils’s line delivery was Despite the occasionally awk- the entire audience seemed to be genuine, but the character of Dan- ward direction and a protagonist rooting for the character. iel himself seemed to lack depth. who lost the favor of the audience The audience waited and wished Although Laura and Daniel’s re- early on, Tallgrass Gothic had some for the moment when Laura would lationship seemed hopeful at the truly beautiful performances from finally leave her husband to be with beginning of the show, Daniel be- a couple stand-out actors. Daniel. came nothing more than a dream- The play’s strong biblical sym- However, as the show awkwardly like fantasy that represented es- bolism also provided some haunt- progressed between scenes, it be- cape. ingly accurate parallels between came nearly impossible to sympa- Whether this was deliberate or Eve’s struggle and the life of all of thize with this Midwest housewife. not, it left the audience uninterest- us. Smith demonstrated a first-class ed in Laura’s one wish and the driv- Dramaturg Thomas Crawford portrayal of Laura, but unfortu- ing plot of the story. accurately describes the audience’s nately the script offered few re- Other performances included moral struggle in the program deeming moments for the protag- Connor Kurth as Filene, the hilari- notes: onist. ously sly and brutally honest “vil- “In Tallgrass Gothic, Melanie At the end of the play, as Laura lain” of the show, and DJ Hender- Marnich removes the Eve arche- fell into her personal hell, haunted son as Scotto. type from her theological pedestal, by the ghosts of her husband and Kurth added the perfect amount and in lowering her to the status of best friend Mary (Natalie Keller), of comic relief to the show, but his a regular American woman, shows the audience felt that she finally got character sometimes seemed over- us that perhaps we all have more in what was coming. Unfortunately, the-top and the Satan metaphors common with our fallen mother the final scene was so pathetic that (particularly his continuous use of than we are comfortable believing.” the audience was left unsatisfied. an apple to tempt Laura) seemed a

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