THE HAPPY TRAIL A&E Radical self love as anti-facism. Chelsea Wolfe’s new album SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND brings sleep paralysis to light. VOL. 105, ISSUE 2 SINCE 1910 OCTOBER 9, 2015 TRAIL PAGE 5 PAGE 11 Students want voice on Presidential Search Committee By Casey O’Brien

Students across campus are keen to make sure their voices are heard in the pursuit of the new University President as the Presidential search committee continues to seek candidates ahead of the applica- tion deadline in November. Th e committee is comprised of eight Board of Trustees members, two faculty and a single student—ASUPS president Nakisha Renée Jones. Th e committee will be working with a third party consultant, AGB consulting, through several rounds of candidate narrowing be- PUGET fore sending their suggestions to the board of Trustees, who will be making the fi nal choice about the new president. SOUND Although the only student on the committee is ASUPS president Nakisha Renée Jones, ASUPS as an organization is not involved with the selection process. Jones was selected for her involvement STUDENT with various groups on campus. She in turn selected nine students she considered leaders on campus to off er their feedback during dis- cussion sessions with the board, many of whom were leaders of iden- UNION tity or culturally based groups on campus. Students expressed interest in a candidate who refl ected their iden- tities—ideally a woman or a person of color—in order to have a leader diff erent from Puget Sound’s past presidents. Sophomore and president of Advocates for Detainees’ Voices and Latinos Unidos Amanda Diaz was a member of the focus group. “All of us present agreed that we had all had experiences walking into Jones Hall and seeing the pictures of previous presidents. As you can guess, all white, all male, except for one woman. We knew that our identities were not represented there and that was one of the largest most common suggestion we gave to the search committee. We want to see our identity present in our next president,” Diaz said. Th e Puget Sound Student Union has also expressed a desire to see diversity in the next president during their protests outside of the Board of Trustees events during the Board’s visit, holding signs that read simply “president of color” and “think responsibly.” “In the student session it was brought up more blatantly, in terms of how people talked about it, and with the search committee session it was more discreet,” Jones said. She felt that diversity was not the search team’s main objective, but that the committee was defi nitely aware of the desire of the student body. “It was mentioned, and acknowledged. It’s something that they are aware of, and something that would be helpful to get a diff erent sort of take for candidacy or search participants, but not a main empha- sis—if it happens it happens,” Jones said. New Student Union seeks “Th e committee seemed very interested in students’ opinions about the new president; this organization went out of their way to con- tact student leaders on this campus to hear their concerns with the current president and what we would like to see our future present to defi ne campus role do,” Diaz said. “Th ey seemed very intrigued with our educational and career goals as well as what roles we play as students leaders at Puget By Ella Frazer Sound.” e students in the focus group also were very interested in seeking a president with an interest in activism. “Contrary to popular belief, we are members, but each member stress- fi nd out about Latinos Unidos, and “Another big quality we wanted in our next president was a candidate not trying to overthrow ASUPS,” es that this organization is non- I am a Latina. How did I not know with a HUGE social justice background. We all decided that our school sophomore Layth Sabbagh said. hierarchical, meaning they do not that?” New said. “We [the PSSU] has a lot of trouble organizing students, we don’t know if it’s apathy or if Sabbagh, along with a number of have levels of leadership but prefer want to create a better connection students are generally busy but we want someone who encourages our other students, is spearheading an to work collaboratively and with an between every club on campus. Th at students to protest and to demonstrate their frustration with the injustice eff ort to bring a new student union equal distribution of power. way there is transparency with what in this world,” Diaz said. to campus amid concerns that Th is relaxed structure allows is happening. So many students do Jones, as the only student on the search committee, felt pressure to the Associated Students of Puget greater access for students looking not know about other clubs.” make her voice heard. Sound (ASUPS) is ineff ective at to become involved. As the organi- In the past week, the PSSU has “I de nitely felt a little drowned out by the committee at  rst, but then responding to student concerns. zation is in its primary stages, it is gained campus awareness by pro- I realized I just had to jump in more courageously, and say things before Th e Puget Sound Student Union looking for students who would like testing outside of Board of Trustees people were entirely done talking, if there was a point I really felt strongly (PSSU) is emerging as an outlet to participate. meetings on campus. about,” Jones said. for students to voice their concerns Th is student union also prides it- Th ey were “protesting Th ursday She emphasized innovation as a quality that she wanted to  nd in the about ASUPS and the Board of self on the fact that the majority of through Saturday at Board of Trust- next president. “Sometimes I think there is a lack of innovation, and Trustees. members are people of color. Nikita ees meetings to voice student con- more of a continuance of tradition or founding principles that are im- Th e PSSU thinks ASUPS does a New, a core member, puts emphasis cerns over the presidential search — great job, but notes the role of their on the PSSU’s concern with campus and socially responsible invest- portant, in terms [of] keeping people in the same rapport—but in terms of ability to adapt, I think we are a little behind.” organization is very diff erent from diversity. ment,” Sabbagh said. “We are hop- Jones feels that bureaucracy and red tape has held UPS back in the past, ASUPS. “We want to be a voice for them, ing to open up a space where other and she wants to make sure it does not do so in the future. “Th ey are very much administra- or a resource for them,” New said. student organizations may feel em- e committee states that they are seeking a “strategic and innovative tive. Th ey hand out money and they In addition to working with powered in solidarity to voice their planner.” Fundraising competence and commitment to students were run for elections, and that’s not ASUPS, the PSSU has been work- concerns to those who are the ulti- also emphasized as key qualities. Jones emphasized that  nding a presi- [what] we’re interested in. We’re ing with a variety of other clubs and mate decision makers.” dent who is similar to Ronald omas is not the committee’s goal. “ ey interested in activism. We’re in- organizations on campus, including Th eir primary goals are to cre- are pretty public that they are looking for the next president, not the next terested in talking to the Board of the Black Student Union, Latinos ate connections with clubs in order Ronald omas,” Jones said. Trustees and changing something Unidos, and the Muslim Student to vocalize needs, act as a resource President omas has been respectful of the process. “He tends to leave that way,” Sabbagh said. Th e core Association. for critical thought about programs the room when they’re discussing him, making sure that he doesn’t im- members would like their organiza- “Can every student’s voice be and policies on campus and increase pact people’s opinions,” Jones said. tion to work with ASUPS to devel- heard? Th at is our goal,” New said. awareness of and cooperation be- op greater transparency between the She would also like the PSSU to tween the University and the city campus community and mainly the act as a resource for students to gain of Tacoma. Th e PSSU is focused on Board of Trustees. awareness of clubs on campus. awareness and activism, with the ul- Th e organization is led by 11 core “It took me until junior year to timate goal of social change.

PAGE DESIGN/LEANNE GAN October 9, 2015 2 [email protected] NEWS PAGE DESIGN/NOAH LUMBANTOBING University makes strides toward sustainability By David Balgley Director of DCS Terry Halv- usable, but are also 75 percent and tuition. versity’s implementation of its erson said that a GoPro video is biodegradable and 100 percent “Utility costs are directly built commitment to sustainability Stewardship and the environ- set to be released within the next recyclable. This transition is still into tuition,” Baur said. “We’re and its concomitant values. ment are two core values listed few weeks to highlight DCS’ ef- in discussion, but the decision not asking anyone to make sacri- Students are welcome to be- in the University’s Strategic forts to reduce waste. This video seems favorable so far. fices, but rather to practice sim- come involved in these issues Plan, and these are emblema- will show what happens to a tray “I haven’t heard any reasons ple conservation measures, such and, as shown by the diversity tized in the tireless work of ad- after it vanishes into the kitchen, it wouldn’t go through,” Bairey as turning your lights off when of projects recently completed ministration members searching complete with commentary to said. This change is expected to you leave your room.” or currently underway, there are for new ideas and projects to in- educate viewers on where each reduce the amount of bottled One point each individual a multitude of ways to help im- crease sustainability on campus. item goes. water waste produced by the brought up is that they are con- prove sustainability on campus. These projects address issues Another project DCS is imple- campus community, if adopted. stantly looking for new ideas ranging from transportation to menting is the rebranding of Facilities Services has also been or projects to increase the Uni- waste management and reducing “Cupless Days” to “Choose to working on energy audits to re- energy consumption. Reuse” in Oppenheimer Café duce energy usage in both entire Over this past summer, the and Diversions. buildings and specific rooms on University renegotiated its con- DCS staff found that the prior campus. The University conduct- tract with Zipcar in order to moniker was intimidating con- ed an energy audit of Marshall permanently station three cars sumers, and wanted to come up Hall and one classroom in Mc- on campus. with a name that encourages intyre over the summer, which This will provide greater access customers to make more sus- consisted of replacing lighting to shared cars, which reduces the tainable choices. and streamlining usage to make need for more cars on campus. “We provide service and want it more efficient. This will save Furthermore, Zipcar is doing a everyone to feel welcome, but I 40,000 kilo-Watt hours a year “blitz,” by adding two additional think that Cupless got viewed as and 3500 kilo-Watt hours a year temporary cars stationed next to a harsh message,” senior Dining respectively. the S.U.B. Services manager Chelsey Bairey “The good thing about these Dining and Conference Ser- said. “Choose to Reuse is still projects is not only that we will vices (DCS) is also making the same idea, but it welcomes have direct energy savings,” Sus- changes to decrease their foot- people to understand what is go- tainability and Energy Manager print in several ways. ing on, and our motivations to Alison Baur said, “but that we New signage is being put up have paperless days.” will qualify for rebates from Ta- to direct all consumers to de- Bairey went on to discuss the coma Public Utilities, which is posit their waste at the tray line, potential switch from bottled required by law to pay for a cer- which will allow DCS employ- water to boxed water in the tain amount of conservation.” Zipping to sustainability: The University negotiated with Zipcar ees to minimize the amount of S.U.B. Baur went on to discuss the to increase the number of cars on campus as part of wider initiatives waste sent to the landfill. Boxed water containers are re- connection between energy costs to improve campus-wide sustainability.

ASUPS President Jones focuses on student concerns By Allison Nasson Each month will have a general Growth is a crucial part of the otherwise have been accessible. person to share, to set the tone.” topic to guide discussion. Possi- initiative. The environment Jones Diverse narra tives are vital to the She hopes to see the project Though college campuses may bilities Jones has in mind include hopes to create is one in which ev- conversations Jones hopes to see grow and be headed, eventually, by be idealized by some as places transgender accessibility, sexual eryone can voice their own opin- take place at Town Hall Tuesdays. the student body itself rather than where important dialogues take assault prevention, inclusive at- ions while maintaining an open “In order for this to be felt by by ASUPS. place and marginalized voices are titudes and behaviors, university mind to those voiced by others. people outside of their insular “I don’t think it necessarily has elevated, at Puget Sound there re- policies and campus development “We need a safe but uncom- communities, I think we need to to stay as an ASUPS initiative; I’m main undercurrents of frustrations plans. fortable space—it has to be safe make an attempt towards bring- just starting it because I feel like that such conversations aren’t oc- However, she doesn’t want the enough for people to feel okay ing people together and having somebody has to try to change curring. topic of the month to inhibit stu- talking, but uncomfortable in that multiple narratives come together something. If we don’t try, nothing Student Body President Nakisha dents from bringing important is- your views are open to actually in the same room,” Jones said. changes. And so, I’m trying. And Renee Jones plans to combat this sues to the table. changing or adapting,” Jones said. First year Walter Fromm, who this may or may not be the right issue through an initiative called “It’s not rigid,” Jones said. “I re- “It is not always comfortable or attended the first “Town Hall method, but I think it has a lot of Town Hall Tuesdays. ally would love to see people come convenient, and I think that that is Tuesday” meeting in September, potential,” Jones said. Student Body President Nakisha and bring their own convictions sometimes a deterrent. Honestly, I noted that although students were The next Town Hall Tuesday Renée Jones plans to create an ini- and say, hey, this is on my mind, think a campus of apathy is pres- initially reserved, they quickly be- meeting will take place in the tiative called Town Hall Tuesdays this is on my heart, I want to talk ent at Puget Sound… But I feel gan to participate more openly. Piano Lounge on Oct. 13 from 4 to combat a growing frustration about it.” the tides are changing. I feel that “At first people were a little ner- to 5 p.m. among students that important She hopes that by normaliz- there’s something that is going to vous about talking, but by about dialogue and marginalized voices ing conversations that are often be different.” half way through people were re- WHERE TO FIND are being neglected. avoided and by deliberately con- One such change Jones cites is ally engaged,” Fromm said. Town Hall Tuesdays are month- structing a safe space dedicated to the arrival of students to Puget Jones recognized that asking THE TRAIL ly meetings that will provide stu- elevating voices that are not always Sound who will be selected by people to be open to such conver- dents with safe spaces to engage heard, students will be moved to the Posse Foundation in the sations is not always an easy task. BLACK BEAR YOGURT in conversations about pressing attend and speak at meetings. 2016-2017 academic year. The “I find that the easiest way for BLUEBEARD COFFEE issues and matters of interest. The “When we reduce our walls, foundation works with campuses me to ask people to be vulnerable CAFE BROUSSEAU when we leave our masks at the nationwide to provide full schol- is to be vulnerable myself,” Jones first meeting took place on Sept. METRONOME COFFEE 22 and this semester will serve as door, there is so much break- arships to students with excellent said. “So I try, wherever I am, to be a trial run for the project. ing that happens, and so much academic and leadership potential, vulnerable and not hide parts of SHAKABRAH JAVA growth,” Jones said. and for whom college may not myself if I can share, to be the first SECURITY UPDATES

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Applying the Nordic Model to Bernie Sanders platform By Jessica Wiken

SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES data from Pew Research Center

Bernie Sanders’ “Agenda for the Bern” movement have any at 85. complicate the transposition empowering, the popularity of America” campaign advocates reservations in aspiring to the While this poll is relative- of the social democratic model radicalism in campus communi- a socially democratic solutions Nordic Model? ly outdated, this statistically il- onto its current system include ties is not anything new, espe- approach toward twelve issues After all, Norway, Sweden, lustrated preservation of eth- but are not limited to: popula- cially in a liberal arts university he considers endemic to the Denmark, Iceland, and Finland nic homogeneity in the Nordic tion size, cultural importance of such as the University of Puget United States’ capitalist democ- disproportionately dominate the countries, whether inadvertent competition, innovation, control Sound. While radicalism is not racy. top global rankings in the gen- or intentional, arguably contrib- of fi nances, global role in trade, necessarily a bad thing, it of- Th e evident similarities be- der, class, and income equali- utes to more easily attained po- and global presence in politi- ten deemphasizes practicability tween the ideals within Bernie’s ty, education quality, quality of litical, economic, and social sta- cal spheres. Explicitly regard- for the sake of marketability. In proposal and those operating life and happiness, low public bility and equality. Simply put, ing cultural and ethnic diversity, college, being practical isn’t re- within the Nordic Model are no sector corruption, etc. compared ethnic homogeneity decreases the United States and the Nor- ally attractive, after all, is staying coincidence. to non-social democratic sys- the likelihood of discrimination dic countries are incomparable. up until 3 a.m. most nights on a Th e Nordic Model refers to tems of government. on the grounds of maintaining Th is must be accounted for in diet mainly consisting of sugary the social, political, and eco- Is this not evidence enough a limited spectrum of ethnicity Bernie’s campaign before even carbohydrates sustainable? Not nomic policies practiced by the that all governmental systems and culture. attempting to apply the socially really, this is a generalization Nordic countries vitalizing gov- should mobilize towards social Th e repercussions of this cul- democratic model. but illustrates that students typ- ernmentally secured social wel- democracy? ture of sameness are exhibited Despite the United States sub- ically tend to gravitate toward fare such as universal health care However, several discrepancies in Denmark’s recent placement par position in global equality ws the extreme and conse- and “free” education for all. warrant consideration before of ads in a Lebanese paper in and quality statistics when com- quently, gloss over the feasibili- When ABC reporter George transposing the Nordic Model which Denmark expressed their pared to the Nordic countries, ty for which they are advocating. Stephanopoulos pointed out to onto the United States’ current aversion to refugees. While the disparities in culture and society Radicalism is college’s last hoo- Bernie that the GOP would in- democratic capitalist system. refugee issue is an entirely oth- exist in the United States which rah before transitioning into the dubitably critique him for pro- Specifi cally, attention toward er debate, the basis behind the have not appeared to a the same practicality and reality of post- the disproportionately homog- Danish opposition is ground- degree in the Nordic countries. collegiate adulthood. While yes, enous demographic of the Nor- ed in the uncertainty associated Th e dichotomies surrounding Bernie’s radicalism is an unprec- Low levels of diversity enable dic nations demonstrates a lack with accommodating an entire- ethnicity, class, culture, religion, edented level of social change; of diversity, which problematiz- ly diff erent race, culture, and re- and gender within the United his popularity within college equality. If a country’s popula- es the viability of Bernie’s pro- ligion within a largely homog- States too often act as barriers culture is expected. Nonethe- tion looks the same and shares posed system within a country enous country. to social, economic, and politi- less, society needs some radical- similar cultural and social such as the United States. Denmark has optimized their cal progress. Th is discrepancy ism and a movement of vision- Low levels of diversity enable social democracy within the largely accounts for the United aries, otherwise it would remain values, little grounds exist equality. If a country’s popula- realm of a largely uniform de- States’ seemingly inferior rank- largely stagnant. However, it is to provide a foundation for tion looks the same and shares mographic; upsetting this bal- ings within the sphere of other important to note that the com- distinctive discrimination. similar cultural and social val- ance could theoretically disrupt high-income countries. How- promise established at the in- ues, little grounds exist to pro- the continued consistent deliv- ever, accounting for this dis- tersection of radicalism and vide a foundation for distinc- erance of their secure and com- crepancy bias grounded in the practicality facilitates econom- posing policies that emulate the tive discrimination. Th e Nordic fortable social welfare systems. United States’ levels of diversi- ic, political, and social change. Scandinavian model, he replied, States rank in the 140s in the Th e numerous other discrepan- ty invalidates the comparability Overt extremism in either form “What’s wrong with that?” Be- 2003 Ethnic Diversity Ranking cies between the United States of the Nordic Model’s successes cannot foster an environment sides, why should the “feel whereas the United States ranks and the Nordic countries that with the “failures” of the United conducive for progress. States. Th e social welfare pro- Consequently, Bernie should grams praised by Bernie for ad- revise his proposal advocating vancing the equality and quality for the social democracy derived successes of the Nordic coun- from the Nordic ideal. Th is is tries have limited direct applica- imperative considering its nu- bility and relevancy to his pro- merous shortcomings in ac- posed social democracy model counting for and embracing di- for the United States with- versity as evidenced by Danish out extreme modifi cations. Th e aversion to Syrian refugees. Nordic social democracy mod- Th is proposal is too extreme, el is specifi c to application in and does not account for the a grossly non-diverse environ- magnitude of the realities of the ment; this largely negates any issues surrounding the Unit- realistic applicability within the ed States’ current governmental United States. system. Th e key word here is extreme. If Bernie can propose a real- Despite the questionable feasi- istic system of social democrat- bility of Bernie’s call for the im- ic ideals that are in concert with plementation of social democra- the United States’ ethnically cy within the United States, this and culturally diverse popula- “extremist” movement is gaining tion, and values and aspirations momentum within the Puget of its citizens, he can facilitate Sound community and among unprecedented governmental college culture in general. progress, innovation, and infl u- Th e word “Extremist” was not ence which will go unrivaled. As chosen to infl ict negative con- a result, the rigged perfection of notations or skepticism, but to the Nordic model, so unrealisti- emphasize the nature of student cally aspired for, will be forgot- fascination with radical change. ten. While deeming this move- ment for radical change as rev- olutionary would be choice and Local Support: Students show support for Bernie in a variety of ways. PHOTO BY CHRIS ROACH October 9, 2015 OPINIONS [email protected] 4 Campus Internet struggles to meet student needs By Paul more than the Internet. Tech- “The simple truth is that Goudarzi-Fry nology Services provides for more and more services offered all manner of technical ad- by Puget Sound are coming Technological advancement vancement and maintenance through the network. In order is a double-edged sword when across campus. for it to meet all the student’s considering the financial im- Instead of looking at resource various needs, we have to ex- plications of an institution- allocation to technology ser- pand the bandwidth and pro- wide upgrade. Despite the vices, it provides more insight cessing power of the service. increases in Internet capabil- to examine the list of “Student That is true at Puget Sound ity, consumption of the Inter- Quality Expectations” under and at all universities national- net and the demand for great- the Key Cost Drivers. ly,” William Morse, Associate er connectivity outstrips the Among them are “small class Vice President for Technology availability of Internet service sizes, low faculty-to-student Services, said. that Puget Sound can provide. ratio, excellent teachers, ser- The various needs of the stu- Moreover, the Internet as a vices to support student suc- dents include both academ- service is far from cheap. Any- cess to graduation, excellent ic and recreational activity. one who has to provide their facilities, [and] strong student With Netflix, YouTube and own home Internet knows this outcomes.” other high-usage services, it already, but providing to over “Providing secure and ef- can be difficult to justify a col- 2,000 individuals every min- fective technology solutions” lege having increased Internet ute of every day is a difficult doesn’t appear until an entire- without an equal increase in task to execute, even for an ad- ly different section, complete- academic performance. vanced organization. ly unrelated to student desires. However, Morse explains: The changes that have been Wireless communication and “Even though those activities implemented to the Internet at increased speed of wireless In- are not academic, they are im- Puget Sound have apparently ternet access does not appear portant for our students’ qual- increased speed and availabil- on the E&G budget specifical- ity of life. ity for Puget Sound students, ly, and there are few clues as to We want our students to be but the ultimate result has not how Internet speeds have been happy living on campus. been able to keep up with the improved. That means we have to pro- growing demand. The school must then weigh vide great Internet and net- Part of this has been the re- whether to wait for student work access.” sult of an exponential increase pressure to improve the Inter- If student demand for high- in devices that require Internet net, or to do so regardless. speed Internet is met with the connectivity, but has the num- If enough students made for- financial backing from the ber of devices alone had such mal expressions of grievance University then provisions can an impact that the whole sys- or need, then more allocations be made, as long as it remains a tem is halted? to the Internet could address priority with the students. Examining resource alloca- those needs. While Internet connectivity tion does little to answer that Enough attention given to may not be of utmost impor- question, but another look at the problem combined with tance for Technology Servic- the Education and General enough financial backing can es in a time of countless tech- Campus Internet: Tech Services continues to work towards (E&G) budget for 2014-2015 cause the supply of Internet to nological system updates, it is providing students with better Internet service. reveals that $5,466,000 was al- match the growing demand. still a vital aspect of life for PHOTO BY CHRIS ROACH located to Technology Servic- Still, that’s not to say that the students on campus. es. pleas have been altogether ig- Of course, this covers much nored.

Letter to the Editor: STATE OF ASUPS

Allow me to share my thoughts. I President, and I, are focusing on mak- itive and good work that our ASUPS would summarize the Associated Stu- ing ASUPS a more accessible and ap- leaders are doing every day of the week. dents of the University of Puget Sound proachable organization. I am passionate about continuing the as serving three main purposes: to rep- Our visible representation is in need push for an ever-evolving, inclusive en- resent the students, ro provide supple- of reconsideration as we move into this vironment that welcomes and embraces mentary services, and to advocate for next season, and as we attend to the all students. My vision for the year is student needs. changing needs of the campus commu- to redefine the status quo. To me, this In this first month of school, I would nity. Fall Elections are a great way for looks like taking a closer look at how say that our organization has per- interested people to make an entry into we represent the students, and how we formed very well in providing supple- ASUPS, and I would highly encourage advocate for student needs. mentary services to our student body. everyone to run and diversify our can- As a reminder, student voices have For example: didacy pool. Packets can be picked up the strongest impact on campus poli- We fund over 100 clubs, we delib- from the ASUPS office in Wheelock cy. If you would like to see something erate carefully over where all of the Student Center 210. changed on campus, I encourage you to $555,000 in student fees are appor- This campus is changing in a lot of share your views with me and others tioned throughout the year, we provide ways. ASUPS is working on keep- in your community. You can also come Orca Cards for free bus transportation ing pace with the changes by increas- to the next Townhall Tuesday meeting across Pierce County, we rent out cam- ing our activism across campus. In par- held on October 13 from 4-5pm in the eras, card readers and vans for large ticular, students have remarked openly Piano Lounge. Townhall Tuesday is a groups to travel, and we uphold the that they do not feel as supported by space where we can openly come to- services of our lovely branch of Pro- ASUPS, and that is something we are gether and have an unfiltered discus- grammers and Media. working to rectify. sion of campus life. These are great resources that are ASUPS is already working toward I’m looking forward to an impactful not readily available in other depart- transgender accessibility, reducing year. ments across campus. However, in this hunger in the student body, and creat- next phase, we are looking to build our ing more transparency in our organiza- Peace and love, representation and advocacy for stu- tion. There is much work to be done in dents. Alissa Hartnig, the ASUPS Vice ASUPS; however, there is lots of pos- Nakisha Renée Jones

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In his essay “Constructing ed from a small sample of peo- ideal, and “average” includes lonialism, eugenics and capi- ter. Th ese have driven change, Normalcy,” disability theo- ple, ignoring fat/muscle/bone what many, even most, people talism. giving us the Civil Rights Act, rist Lennard Davis claims that density, waist size, dietary dif- cannot attain: whiteness, male- Glorifying this false average the Americans With Disabili- before the 19th century, most ferences, cultural values and ness, middle class and oth- discourages the celebration of ties Act, marriage equality and people considered the ide- more. er exclusive groups. Constant the so-called abnormal; from a more, but they haven’t alto- al body to be that of a Greek Yet, despite its inaccuracy ac- comparison to this average ide- social perspective, being devi- gether dismantled the struc- god or something shown in a cording to an increasing num- al causes discrimination/preju- ant is bad enough, but to cel- tures of oppression that mar- work of art. It was something ber of health professionals, it dice and moral values assigned ebrate it becomes obscene. ginalize people. While legal to strive for, but ultimately is still used by dieticians and to “abnormal” traits. Any pride is mocked and any change is a step forward, its unattainable. Th is changed in doctors as an easy, simple diag- What’s more is that as the anger is dismissed. Emotion is top-down methodology does 1835 when Belgian statistician nostic tool to tell people that average becomes the ideal, the a vital part of any social move- not account for the decades Adolphe Quetelet formulated they should change themselves image of the average is shift- ment, and its repression and and centuries of reinforced ste- the idea of “the average man,” to fi t into a narrow range of ed through media and adver- dismissal is tyranny. reotypes and classifi cation. both physically and morally, “normal” based on two num- tising to be even further out of Th ose who are not aff ected, We may feel weak, lonely and using data collected from sev- bers plugged into a contrived reach for most people: images who hold the power, have the undesirable. Th ese feelings are eral able-bodied, white, cisgen- formula that then places peo- of tall, thin, curvy or muscular, privilege of staying detached valid—after all, this is what we der, Western European men. ple into arbitrary categories of white or light-skinned, non- and objective; objective data are told to feel. But when we Th ese data were arranged along underweight, ideal, overweight disabled, gender-conforming and empiricism are considered love ourselves despite every- a bell curve to show Body Mass and obese. Normal is ideal in bodies. the truth—but who created thing telling us not to, that is Index (BMI) based on height that model. Th is defi nition implies a slew that paradigm? an act of resistance. and weight; values that lie in Th e idea of normalcy, accord- of other privileges as well, and Over the last several decades, And when we love each oth- the middle of the curve are ing to Davis, is tyrannical be- is frequently positioned as nor- we have been fi ghting aspects er, we who do not fi t into the normal and therefore desirable, cause it forces one to compare mative in our society. Th is be- of this tyranny, from the Civil “norm,” that is an act of resis- whereas values at either the oneself and everybody else to a comes problematic because, in Rights movement in the 1950s tance as well. To love our bod- low or high end are considered certain standard that is, unlike reality, very few people fi t into and 60s to disability pride and ies and minds, our queerness, abnormal. the ideal, considered attain- all of these categories, yet ev- gay pride marches in the 1980s our fatness, our disabilities, our BMI only compares height able—whether it is in reality or eryone else is marginalized due and 90s to present-day body skin color and hair texture, our and weight and was formulat- not. Th e average becomes the to a history of patriarchy, co- positivity hashtags on Twit- imperfections is to declare war. PREVIEWS FOR THE 20TH SEATTLE LESBIAN & GAY FILM FESTIVAL : October 9 October 11 October 13 October 17 October 17

Liz in September S&M Sally Being Me: Trans Shorts While You Weren’t Looking Reel Queer Youth Fina Torres (dir.) Michelle Ehlen (dir.) Sam Berliner (curator) Catherine Stewart (dir.) (94 mins) | 12:30 pm (100 mins) | 9:15 pm NWFF (79 mins) | 9:00 pm NWFF (91 mins) | 7:00 pm NWFF (74 mins) 9:30 pm AMC Pacifi c Place

In an annual gathering at Jill and Jamie are back for From family secrets to sex Dez and Terri, a South Seattle-based, LGBT youth a small Caribbean resort, a the third installment of work to prom kings, this African couple, struggle complete a video production group of friends celebrate their story. Th is time Jamie series of short fi lms gives a with the confi nes of married and media literacy program. Liz’s birthday. Unknown learns about Jill’s secret voice to transgender narra- life as an upper middle class Ranging in ages from 13-20 to them, Liz is battling an past in the BDSM commu- tives. Featuring eight short family. Meanwhile, their years old, they each had illness while a stranded nity. Using pseudonyms, fi lms, Being Me: Trans adopted daughter navigates only fi ve days to create these woman seeks refuge at their Jill and Jamie embark on Shorts is sure to spark in- the complexities of sexuality. shorts. resort. Engaging themes of an adventure that’s sure to teresting and nuances dia- Set in Cape Town, this fi lm love and loss, this fi lm is spice up their sex life. logue about the struggles explores married life and Plays with Th e Year We Th ought sure to strike an emotional faced by the transgender infi delity as it intersects with About Love chord. community. class.

cis•gen•der /sis’jender/ adjective

Denoting or relating to a person whose self-identity conforms with the gender that corresponds to the one they were assigned at birth. Most people are cisgender, and cisgender identities carry systemic privilege in our society. e.g., When Leanne was born, she was assigned female at birth and continues to identify as a woman in her adult life, thus making Leanne cisgender. October 9, 2015 6 [email protected] FEATURES FEATURES PAGE DESIGN/EADA GENDELMAN

Pacific Rim students return to the

Pacific NorthwestBy DUYEN VO

From playing soccer with ture and history of Southeast Thailand. My friend and I would was,” senior Nick Tucker said. the trip. monks in Sarnath, India to snor- Asia through both classroom and wake up early to go for a light Being immersed into a foreign Students also met a number of keling in Manado, Indonesia, the experiential learning methods. In run around the quiet campus. place meant the students had to fascinating individuals on the Pac students on the Pacific Rim (Pac addition to coursework, the stu- After our shower we’d go to the face the challenges of new living Rim program. Tucker admired Rim) study abroad program im- dents conducted independent main road to buy our pork skew- conditions and social norms. Chiang Mai University professor mersed themselves in the cul- research projects in their spare ers and sticky rice in a bag for a “The biggest challenge for me Khru Guy of Thailand, who had a ture of Asia. After nine months time; they then presented their total of 30 baht. Then we’d slowly on the trip was living in Japan for bold personality and sense of hu- abroad, they are back to share projects at a conference in Ubud, make our way to class,” Holling- a month and experiencing what mor. Dolson talked about a group their experiences. Indonesia. sworth said. it felt like to be a foreigner in an- of student helpers in Vietnam Every three years, a group of Some students experience a Others believed that there were other country,” Dolson said. who guided them around the city selected students embark on a specific defining moment that multiple moments. Travelling around Asia with 22 of Hanoi. The helpers took the nine-month journey across Asia. stood out from the trip. For se- “There were lots of ‘PacRim other people proved to be some- Pac Rim students to the night During their time, they engage nior KC Dolson, it was her trav- moments,’ like circumambulating what challenging, as well. Every- market, to see live music, and in both rigorous academics and els in her birth country, India. the stupa at Borobudur or watch- one saw each other at their best even set up a karaoke party for personal discovery. Gareth Bar- For senior Lydia Hollingsworth, ing a cremation in India along and worst and people inevitably the group. Hollingsworth’s help- kin, Academic Director for the it was the mornings that defined the River Ganges where you had formed closer relationships to er was an abbot she met while second semester of the trip, de- her Pac Rim experience. no choice but to take a step back some rather than others. None- staying in a Mongolian monas- signed a curriculum that allowed “My favorite morning rou- and think about what an amazing theless, the students formed a tery. His devotion to Buddhism students to study the local cul- tine, if I have to pick one, was in opportunity the whole program close-knit group by the end of and love for his family inspired Hollingsworth during her stay. After such an extensive social, cultural, and academic journey, it is no wonder the students are still processing their new per- spectives. “I can’t tell you right now what has changed or why things feel different. I think it’s a long pro- cess to find answers to these questions and they only seem to come on their own time,” Hol- lingsworth said. “I’m still decompressing from the trip and trying to under- stand exactly how I’ve changed,” Tucker said. While Pac Rim took them on an ever-changing expedition across Asia, perhaps the great- er journey is the ongoing one in which Pac Rim continues to help students discover them- selves. “You find out things about yourself that you didn’t know on Pac Rim,” said Barkin. PACIFIC RIM

Students are seen sitting in front of the Taj Mahal, Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, The Great Wall of China and Chiang Mai, Thailand.

PHOTOS BY LYDIA HOLLINGSWORTH October 9, 2015 FEATURES FEATURES [email protected] 7

Campus Films hosts female protagonistBy Emilyseries Parlan his fall, ASUPS Campus Films is airing a series of films featuring female protagonists. The series, entitled “Girls, Women, and Females,” seeks to call attention to strong female characters, in part as a response to Hollywood’s Trecent trend toward male-centric plots.

The series is hosted by junior white, Persian-language film that Dana Donnelly and will run every combines elements of horror and other Tuesday night through No- romance to tell the story of a lone- vember. Films are shown at 7 p.m. some vampire in an Iranian ghost in Rausch Auditorium and are free town. of charge. “It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen All Donnelly’s film selections star before,” Donnelly said. “It’s a for- women. Though they are not nec- eign language film, but the main essarily focused on an underlying character is so strong and [the film] theme or message, Donnelly says is really kind of funny. It’s pretty viewers can expect to be empowered dramatic and it’s got a neo-noir simply by seeing women in major kind of vibe. It’s a really fun movie.” roles on screen. Though it didn’t receive a wide re- She is also trying to feature films lease in theaters, A Girl Who Walks that were directed by females. Home Alone at Night was chosen to “There are so many movies, es- show in the “Next” program at the pecially recently, that have been 2014 Sundance Film Festival and male-oriented, and all of my favor- was well-received by critics. It is ite movies involve or star women,” now being adopted into a graphic Donnelly said. “I thought it would novel by Radco and was recently be cool to screen films that are fe- made available on Netflix. male-centric that I want to share “It’s really cool to see women as with other people.” main characters who drive the ac- The series kicked off Sept. 22 with tion of the movie and watch mov- Welcome to the Dollhouse, a 1995 in- ies on the big screen as they were dependent, coming-of-age com- intended to be viewed,” Donnelly edy starring Heather Matarazzo as said. awkward middle-schooler Dawn The next two films in the series Wiener. have not been officially announced, A GIRL WHO WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT The latest film, A Girl Who Walks but Donnelly said she is thinking Home Alone at Night, was featured of presenting the 2011 comedy, on the evening of Oct. 6. Marketed Damsels in Distress, for the Oct. 20 Students begin to take their seats in Rausch Auditorium before the screening of a A Girl as the first Iranian Vampire West- showing. The Nov. 3 showing has Who Walks Home Alone at Night. ern ever made, it is a black-and- yet to be determined. PHOTOS BY PRESLEY REED III

Connecting to the Tacoma Community Students looking to improve the quality of living for individuals in the community can look into volunteering at any one of these local non-profits By Kaelie Coleman

Tacoma Rescue Mission The Guadalupe House Nativity House Centro Latino

Focused on providing food, safety, The Guadalupe House is the affec- As the largest facility of its kind in Ta- Centro Latino concentrates their ef- addiction recovery assistance, educa- tionate name for the sober, clean hous- coma, the Nativity House was created to forts on improving the lives of Latino tional outreach and clothing to those ing project for single adults that the meet a wide range of needs for those low- individuals in Pierce County by ad- in impoverished neighborhoods of Tacoma Catholic Worker, a subset of income or homeless community members dressing issues they may face through Tacoma, the Tacoma Rescue Mis- the nationwide organization, started. seeking help to improve their situation. advocacy and education. Their ser- sion has been helping the community For those who aren’t living in the Gua- The new Nativity House combines the vices cover everything from legal as- since 1912. Getting involved with this dalupe House or one of their satellite services previously offered by three sepa- sistance, such as translating official multi-tasking non-profit isn’t diffi- properties, the program also offers rate Homeless Adult Services (HAS) paperwork and assistance filling out cult, and could provide a lot of variety showers, use of the telephone and the programs: Hospitality Kitchen, Nativity forms, to parenting classes and basic as volunteers have opportunities to opportunity to check emails. As the House, and Tacoma Avenue Shelter. The job training, as well as offering sup- try all sorts of different tasks—from needs of the people living in the Gua- Nativity House acts as a shelter, while port and counseling to sexual assault serving food to teaching classes on dalupe house are constantly changing, also providing food, education, access victims. The group also hosts cultur- just about anything. More long-term the organization’s site keeps a list of to Medicare and job training, while the al events like the recent Latino Art options are also available in the form the items they would appreciate having newly added Nativity House Apartments Festival that took place in August. of internships and jobs. Please visit donated. Currently, the group is ask- offer 50 apartment-style permanent liv- Centro Latino has multiple volunteer rescue-mission.volunteerhub.com for ing for donations of coffee, but they are ing accommodations for disabled adults openings at the moment for any com- more information. Donations are also always in need of basic necessities like who were formerly homeless. Catholic mitment level, as well as an intern- gladly accepted for those who don’t toothbrushes and soap. Community Services runs the Nativity ship program and employment op- have the time to get their hands dirty. House, so getting involved there is the portunities. Please visit clatino.org/ first step to actively helping the Nativity en/how-you-can-help/volunteer/ for House. Visit their website at ccsww.org/ additional information. volunteer to learn more about available volunteer opportunities. October 9, 2015 8 [email protected] COMBAT ZONE PAGE DESIGN/MICHELLE LEATHERBY Combat Zone is The Trail’s satire section.

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AfricanBy Hip Fun American literature class too sad for students

Th e University of Puget Sound Th e course’s instructor, Profes- has recently faced some backlash sor Greene, felt that “Wench” is in some of its African American an important text, crucial to fur- literature courses over the con- thering her class’s understanding tent being just “too sad”. Th e of African American Feminist University has long been com- literature. mitted to a diverse, expansive “Of course it’s sad. Sad is an un- curriculum, but because students derstatement regarding the pur- today are far more empathetic chasing and trading of human than students in the past, these lives. Th is is a course on African courses may not be off ered much American Feminist literature. If longer. you want something life-affi rm- “I was originally so excit- ing take a class on Modernist lit- ed to take my African Ameri- erature or something. Th ose guys can Fem lit class,” fi rst-year stu- had it easy,” Greene said. dent Bridget Nance said. “But Nance and many other stu- then we started reading African dents in the class also take issue American Feminist literature, with the way Professor Greene and it got really sad, really fast.” guides class discussions. One of the assigned texts in “I just feel really shut down a Hine’s class, “Wench” by ac- lot of the time,” Nance said. “I Sad Students: Students being told they must confront their privilege and that they won’t be reading claimed author Dolen Perkins feel like my input isn’t well re- The Help this year. PHOTO BY MICHELLE LEATHERBY Valdez, focuses on relationships ceived and is kind of glossed between slaves and slave mas- over.” let hypersensitivity derail class result in either a serious restruc- en that aren’t really sad are ex- ters during the slavery era. Th e Professor Greene, while sorry discussion entirely?” turing of the courses’ reading tremely hard to come by, but book describes in detail some that Nance has felt shut down Greene has been teaching Af- lists, or the elimination of these Swanson is keeping her eye out. of the less ideal incidents be- in the past, stands by her deci- rican American literature for classes entirely. “Akeelah and the Bee. Was that tween the slaves and slave mas- sion to repeatedly ignore Nan- over 15 years and does not feel “We listen to our students based on a book? Maybe that ters. Th e course’s students did cy’s comments in the nicest way that her courses’ required read- here at the University of Puget one. Th at would be good, I think. not respond well to “Wench.” In possible. ings should be altered in any way. Sound, and our students are say- If I can’t think of at least fi ve fact, many students, including “She just sits there and cries “Th e books I teach are classics. ing, ‘Th ese books about black more by the end of the semes- Hine, left class sobbing the day and says things like ‘I can’t be- Th ey’re important, they’re wide- women are really sad,’ and we ter though, African American “Wench” was discussed. lieve he would rape her,’ and I’m ly regarded by scholars in Afri- hear them. We hear them loud lit classes as we know them will “It was just so sad. Th e fact that like, ‘Well, believe it, because he can American Literature as the and clear,” University of Puget cease to exist,” Swanson said. he could treat her like that, it’s did, now let’s freaking analyze books to read,” Greene said. Sound employee Meghan Swan- sick,” Nance said. “I don’t know it. Th is is a literature class, we’re Th e feedback the University son said. why Wench needed to be in- here to discuss the literature,” has received regarding African Books written by and focus- cluded in the reading list.” Greene said. “Am I supposed to American literature classes may ing on African American wom-

Student on fireBy Yolo Ono TODD FIELD—While screaming for dear life and begging for mercy, senior Sarah Barker was found on fi re this morning just as classes began. Sarah, who reportedly has never been engulfed in fl ames before, was ini- tially walking to her history class when life happened and burned her with the intensity of a thousand suns. “I just don’t really understand why she would be on fi re,” sophomore Maddie Comstock, who witnessed Sarah’s initial combustion, told Th e Flail. “Th e whole thing is just really random. I mean, when I saw this, my fi rst thought was just like, ‘oh my god! Th is better not be a protest because if it is, it’s seriously cultural appropriation.’” Sarah has not stated why she is being burned to the core by an all- consuming fl ame or whether it is purposeful at all. Th e Puget Sound community has responded to Sarah’s actions with respect, waiting for the situation to play out before it gets involved. Many students have even started to watch Sarah as she lights up Todd Field, stopping by as they walk to class or back to their dorms. However, the reception for Sarah has been far from only positive, with a gaggle of students arguing her presence is disruptive and causing the cancellation of Ultimate Frisbee practices. “AHHHHHHHGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHH- HHHHHHHHHHH,” Sarah responded to the complaints, providing some much-needed insight to the situation. Still, students are not satisfi ed with her answer. And perhaps even worse, neither are her teachers. “Sarah missed her midterm in her class today due to this whole ‘fi re’ business,” Professor Applegate said. “And it would be unfair of me to just let her have an extra day or week to study for the exam. She’s going to at least need a doctor’s note if she wants any hope of taking a makeup and passing my class.” Th e University offi cially released the following statement in response to Sarah and the fl ame that is causing third degree burns all over her body: “Dear Students: many of you have voiced concern over the fi re currently happening to a student at our school. At this time, we have no reason to get directly involved with the situation. However, we have many resources for students who are in fear of being set on fi re, like fi re extinguishers, or have been set on fi re in the past, like CHWS. We also would like to sug- gest that Sarah visit with her RA about the situation if it gets too out of control or perhaps consider medical leave. Finally, security would like to remind everyone that a bike was recently stolen on campus and that they strongly recommend the usage of U-bolt prograde locks.” PHOTO BY MICHELLE LEATHERBY CHWS also mentioned that if Sarah needed immediate attention, they could fi t her in sometime in the next two weeks. However, thankfully for Student Fire Re-Enactment: According to Maddie, this is approximately where Sarah was Sarah, they have walk-in hours next Monday from 1-2. causing a comotion with her enfl amed body.

Combat Zone writers are Maddy Kunz, Nish Chhabra, John Miller Giltner, Dana Donnelly, and Nic Smit. Michelle Leatherby is the Combat Zone editor. Psuedonyms have historically been used by Combat Zone writers. We want to keep this tradition and credit writers by name in order to promote transparency. Our intent is to make people laugh and to provoke people to think crtically. October 9, 2015 COMBAT ZONE COMBAT ZONE [email protected] 9 DON’T TALK TO ME ABOUT MY UMBRELLA

Combat Zone Exposés: Combat Zone writers Mad Punz and Bullsmit have immersed themselves in campus culture to provide you with cutting-edge stories.Th e following are their fi rst-hand accounts. UNDERGROUND DnD FIGHT never dies

PHOTO BY EMMA FERGUSON Inside the game and its players By Bullsmit I had the severe misfortune of interviewing nerds about Dun- CLUB geons and Dragons (DnD). All three of them described in grue- some detail just how miserable it gets when you’re trapped in a REVEALED: room with three to six other oily dorks, rolling dice with the fate of the world depending on you. It sucks. My fi rst interviewee, Quinn Th orsnes, a fuzzy-haired imp of a boy, seemed enthusiastic on the outside, but battles raged in his Th e untold story of the Oppenheimer and eyes as he shared his story. When Xeno Fish, moustache-clad and magical, recounted his tale, he stared me down with a look, By Mad Punz Diversions rivalry reminiscent of a sailor too long at sea. Th e fi nal interviewee, and the hardest to bear, was Andy Tarilton. He’s a nerd. Th e following is a true story. We all know the number one rule: don’t talk grounds from their pocket to blind their oppo- When asked point-blank why they played DnD, they told me about fi ght club. But after years of hearing whis- nent. “Just DnD? What about other role playing games?” and I told pers from passersby, I knew someone had to start From the chaos, one of the other Diversions them to shut up. No one’s heard of Dark Heresy or Shadowrun talking. leads—Vanilla Fryan—emerged and walked to- or whatever the other one was. After shedding tears, they were I’m here to confi rm that yes, the long-disputed wards Otsushi, Rawsteak and myself. ready to speak. rivalry between Diversions and Oppenheimer ca- “I thought you were going to wait to bring her “It’s a fun social experience,” Quinn said. “You can also pretend fés is true—and it goes so much further than you here,” Fryan said, rather pointedly, to Otsushi. to be characters that you can’t normally be and in settings you could have imagined. “She’s ready,” Otsuhi replied. can’t normally be in. You want to be a wizard, right? Wizards are I started by infi ltrating their ranks. I applied to Fryan shifted her attention to me. “Well, you’re cool, right?” work at both the cafés last year, knowing that I here now, so there’s nothing we can do about it. I told him everyone knows wizards are cool and to stop trying would need to bide some time in order to earn What do you think?” to connect with me on a human level. Xeno agreed that creating their trust. I started my work at the beginning of At this point I wasn’t thinking about my journal- interesting characters was enticing. this semester and fi nally, after numerous days of istic integrity or sticking to protocol; I just needed “I like to see whatever stories my friends put together, what hard work, I was deemed trustworthy enough to to know why. sort of adventures they go on,” Xeno added. receive an invitation. Fryan informed me that it was the best possible I’m pretty sure they smoke a barrel of weed before going It happened on one of the evening shifts. I was way to release all the built-up tension from serv- through nightmarish hypnotherapy to come up with the story- about to clock out when one of the leads—Stan ing demanding students and being so hyped up line. Xeno and Quinn were both members of a group where the Otsushi—casually walked by me and dropped a on caff eine. plot was actually as follows: a Spanish mercenary legion from note into the pocket of my apron (note: names “Plus, it’s chill that we can utilize the lack of the 1500s has been summoned to our realm by an unsuspect- have been changed for privacy purposes). feeling in our hands from years of burn callous- ing janitor and is attempting to bring the whole company back Th e paper said only: RUMORS R TRU. MID- es from the steam wands and hot pitchers [on the from Hell. Xeno was a human shadow—trapped between di- NIGHT 2NIGHT. PRESIDENT’S WOODS. espresso machine],” said Otsushi. mensions—who communicated through a tape recorder; Quinn I went up to Otsushi to inquire about the pa- We enjoyed the fi ght for another few minutes. was literally a pistol shrimp; someone else was the reincarnation per, but he waved me off , saying that he had to get Just as the Diversions fi ghter reached for a sharp of Sir Gawain; and the other characters were equally whack. back to serving customers (although no one had piece of ceramic mug, the Catering crew came in Somehow in their drug-addled state they found it all anti-cli- ordered a drink in ten minutes). with their serving trays at the ready, closely fol- mactic. So I went home and I waited. I knew that this lowed by the Cellar workers carrying ice cream “It wasn’t like we had to set up a trap or anything. So we hit had to be something to do with the unspoken scoops and pizza cutters in hand. them with a car,” Xeno said, his disappointment thick like cheese. club—but whether it was going to be an initia- “Would you like this beating for here or to go?” “Rules Lawyer was being dumb not knowing the rules,” Quinn tion or the real thing—I had no idea what exactly Cellar worker Cat Valencia said. pouted. “Th at’s another thing, you need to make sure you have to expect. At 12:01—fi guring this would make me “What’s the big idea?” the losing fi ghter yelled. the right group when you’re playing these games. Don’t let Rules fashionably late—I left my house. “We’re sick and tired of everybody thinking the Lawyer into your group. He’ll be a jerk.” I saw Otsushi standing with another person by cafés are soooooo cool. We want the recognition Speaking of jerks, Andy said that people have a “big screwing- the big mushroom in the presidents woods. When we deserve. We want to join the fi ght,” a Catering around problem: they don’t stay vested in the game and that’s I got closer it I realized that it was Emory Raw- worker said as he slipped away to uncork a wine why I always try to kill them. Th is one girl never fi gured out the steak, an Oppenheimer worker*. bottle before I could catch his name. rules so I melted her with a plasma mine.” “You’re late,” Otsushi commented, “But fashion- “No,” Rawsteak said fl at out. At this point in the interview I excused myself to use the bath- ably so.” “Th en it’s a fi ght to the death,” Valencia replied. room, but Andy caught me in a toilet stall calling the police and “Th at’s good. Th is one has potential,” Rawsteak It was precisely at this point that I remembered politely explained that he meant in the game. said, more to Otsushi than myself. my training as a journalist, and how my editor ad- Andy continued, telling me how he felt drunk with power Th ey turned and led me deeper into the woods. vised me to “never get involved enough for some- whenever he fought in combat and reviled in “laying waste to We walked for what seemed like many minutes, one to sue you.” So I did the only thing I could do: 30 goblins. Makes me rather certain I could take a few arrows in until fi nally we reached a clearing. Th ere, I saw all I gracefully bowed out of the situation by creating real life. Probably three.” of my suspicions confi rmed. a diversion and pushing a Diversions barista into We didn’t have time to test this out, but I promised to follow In the middle of the clearing a fi ght was already a Cellar worker charging at me. I then quickly fl ed up. I’m actually much too scared to and will probably run the underway; a ring of student workers stood sur- the scene. other way if we come across each other on campus. rounding the two fi ghters. Th e scene was utter Results of the fi ght-to-death are still pending. Th e others were also deeply aff ected by their time spent DnD- chaos. Monopoly money was being traded** as the Further investigation is being pursued by a brav- ing, mostly in very negative ways. crowed whooped and spurred them on. er soul. “If anything I feel incomplete,” Xeno said. “I’ve never fi nished Upon further inspection I saw that the fi ght- a campaign. We never get very far, you know, because it always ers were using milk pitchers as weapons. One was collapses under the weight of either people trying to be funny, handed a cup of scalding coff ee from an on-look- or bad storytelling.” er while the other pulled out a handful of coff ee “Th ere’s no closure,” he said, turning to the window. “At least if I had died there would have been closure.” *Oppenheimer does not have any leads; I later discovered that Rawsteak (who has worked her way up I got up and left, not looking back. He was past all help. Th ey in the ranks quickly as she has only been with the café for a month) acts as the self-appointed coordi- all were. Th eir fi ctitious world of fun and make-believe would nator for the ring. inevitably dissolve into a hellish, inescapable reality of jerks and **It was later revealed that workers use Monopoly money as a placeholder for their dining dollars pain. Yet, they embraced it willingly, desperately. when making bets. I’m going to their game next week. October 9, 2015 10 [email protected] SPORTS & OUTDOORS PAGE DESIGN/MADELINE BROOKS SPORTS Campus climbing wall RECAPS gets a new look By Natalie Hereford By Nick Nestingen The remodel of the Memorial coordinators. troductory climbing class offered FOOTBALL Fieldhouse will bring a new rock Currently, Stern is unsure how as an activity credit. The class is climbing wall to campus. The re- the system to rent gear will work offered through the Physical Ed- Logger football took home a 24-20 win against Willamette in their modeled rock will be complete when the new wall is established. ucation department and teaches first conference game on Saturday Oct. 3. The Loggers got off to with a new wall, grips, mats and Harnesses will be available to “the skills, terminology, and brand-new equiptment. students and the public during fundamentals of movements uti- a strong start. A pass thrown by junior quarterback Hans Fortune The first climbing wall on coordinator hours, which are lized in the sport of rock climb- (Kenmore, Washington) and caught by senior wide receiver Kevin campus was built as a result of a subject to change once the new ing,” according to the course de- Miller (Seattle, Washington) put the Loggers on the board early in 1996 student initiative. One of wall opens. scription. The class also focuses Puget Sound Outdoors’ climb- The climbing hours listed on on practicing safety while climb- the first quarter. Touchdowns by Willamette caused the Loggers ing coordinators and junior Eric the University of Puget Sound ing and training the students to to trail 17-20 with less than 5:00 in the game. With just 1:17 left Stern believes it was one of the website might also change once become more comfortable with senior wide receiver Parker Brisebois (Bonita, California) caught students’ senior thesis projects. the new wall opens. Presently, climbing. This same individual is returning one can get a climbing member- The class is currently limited to a touchdown pass from Fortune. The touchdown, combined with to campus to help construct the ship for a $25 fee and can climb 12 students. This fall, the class a successful kick from senior kicker Sawyer Petre (Castle Rock, new wall. from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. If you do is taught by University of Puget Colorado), secured a 24-20 victory for the Loggers. Next, Logger The climbing wall, built in not want to buy a membership, Sound alumnus Andrew Davis. football takes on Whitworth at home on Saturday, Oct. 10. 1996, was made of wooden walls you have the option to go to co- Davis is a professional guide and and studs. It stretched 20 to 25 ordinator hours and climb for climbing instructor at Edge- feet tall and was roughly the free up to three times. works Climbing and Fitness VOLLEYBALL “size of the racquetball court... However, this system might be Center. and was a bit old and a bit run subject to change when the new As for places to climb off cam- The Logger volleyball team won both conference road games this down,” Stern said. The wall is wall opens. pus, the Pacific Northwest offers weekend, sweeping George Fox in three sets and beating Lewis and currently under construction due “The format of the fitness cen- a variety of climbing opportu- Clark 3-2. Puget Sound controlled all three sets against George to its age and the difficulty of ter is different than what it was nities. Stern’s favorite nearby maintenance. The climbing wall previously,” Stern explained. spot is Little Si in North Bend, Fox, winning 25-19, 25-16 and 25-17. Sophomore Hannah Stinson will reopen in January 2016. Last year, the University held Washington. He reccomends (Portland, Oregon) and senior Heather Sangster (Los Altos, Cali- The old wall was typically used a going-away party for the old climbing Smith Rock in Ter- fornia) each had eight kills and sophomore Rita Dexter (Anchor- for bouldering during the gym’s wall. They hosted a competition rebonne, Oregon, when one has age, Alaska) had two aces. Against Lewis and Clark, the Loggers open hours. In addition, the gym where 20 to 30 people climbed more time to climb. will continue to offer opportuni- the wall at once. “It was a bit The new climbing wall stirs ex- fell behind 2-1 after three sets with the fourth set ending in a tie. ties to belay and to be belayed crowded but everyone was able citement and brings new oppor- At the end of the fifth set, the Loggers scored three consecutive during coordinator hours. In to climb,” Stern said. tunities to beginning climbers points to take the final set and win the game. Senior Shawna Smith order to become belay certified, If you are interested in climb- and professionals alike. the University offers a short be- ing, you have the option of join- (Longview, Washington) led the Loggers with 13 kills. The Loggers lay course taught by the climbing ing the Climbing Club or an in- are 4-2 in their conference and take on Pacific University at home on Saturday Oct. 10 next.

WOMEN’S SOCCER Women’s soccer remains undefeated, winning 1-0 against Whit- Puget Sound Seahawks fans worth and ending in a 1-1 tie against Whitman. Saturday’s game against Whitworth allowed sophomore Grayson Williams-Krebs (Lake Oswego, Oregon) to score her second goal of the season. The Logger defense, with junior goalkeeper Lauren Thomas (Woodin- Byconfident Lucas Crowley in rest of season ville, Washington), had their seventh shutout of the season. How- The University breathed a sigh third game it would have been Follett is confident they will be ever, the women settled for a disappointing tie against Whitman of relief when the Seahawks more of a worry,” Dove said. in the front once again. “I’m pre- the next day. The Loggers had an early 1-0 lead when junior Emma kneeled to win on Sunday, Sept. Not all fans are sure that the dicting a 12-4 or 13-3 season. I Donckles (Los Altos, California) scored her first goal of the year. 27. After starting their season Seahawks can grab the top spot think the offense will continue to with two losses, the game against in the NFC. Sophomore Merle develop and be one of the best in Whitman tied up the game with a goal in the 47th minute. While the Chicago Bears became a Rowan-Kennedy thinks a top the league by end of the year. GO currently undefeated, four ties in the conference have the Loggers must-win for Seahawks fans. finish is up in the air. HAWKS,” Follett said. sitting at only third place. The team will try to move up the stand- They delivered in shutout fash- “I think a number one seed is It certainly will be exciting to ion and brought some confidence going be tough, but they definite- see the Seahawks continue in ings in its next game against George Fox on Saturday, Oct. 10. back to the Seahawks faithful. ly still have a chance to win the their season journey, but for now The Seahawks are a dominant division if they get hit at the right Seahawks fans are just happy to MEN’S SOCCER team in their prime, with a win- time,” Rowan-Kennedy said. have a win.​ dow to win at least a couple of Men’s soccer picked up two huge wins this weekend and now sit at more Super Bowls. When you second place in their conference. The Loggers took on Willamette see a team in their prime start 0-2 it can cause some concern. on Oct. 3 and won in a 4-3 shootout. 10 minutes in, senior Josh So- There are some worries about nico (Cathedral City, California) scored his fifth goal of the season. the Super Bowl window closing. The Seahawks face concerns with Sophomore Vincent Von Luehrte (Los Gatos, California), sopho- Kam Chancellor not playing like more Cameron Lorek (Claremont, California) and sophomore himself and Russell Wilson being Benjamin Whitman (Claremont, California) all scored goals that held back by a romance with a celebity singer. A win was neces- led to a Logger victory. The Loggers took down Linfield College the sary. next day, winning 3-1. Goals by senior Kenechi Agha (Sacramento, Sophomore David Follett of- California), junior Nolan Haver (Puyallup, Washington) and Lorek fered his thoughts on the game. “I think [the win] showed how secured the win for the Loggers. The Loggers take on their cross-town dynamic of a team the Seahawks rivals, PLU, on Saturday, Oct. 10 at home. really are. Being able to have lock- down defense, solid offensive drives and excellent special teams CROSS COUNTRY will definitely serve the team well The Logger men and women placed fourth and 12th, respectively, at for the rest of the season and hopefully into the postseason. I’m the Chuck Bowles Invitational at Willamette on Satuday, Oct. 3. confident the Seahawks [can] get The men were led by senior Tyler Shipley (Forest Grove, Or- deep into the postseason and win egon) who finished in first place out of 141 runners with a time of another Super Bowl this year,” Follett said. 24:33.80. Sophomore Geremia Zmudzinski (Forest Grove, Oregon) Avid Seahawks fan and statis- was close behind with a second place time of 25:01.00. The team tics professor Wendy Dove of- fered her thoughts too. finished ahead of all of its NWC rivals. The Logger women were “I don’t worry about them too once again led by junior Taili Ni (Sacramento, California) who much… I know they will never PHOTO BY MADELINE BROOKS finished in 37th place out of 186 runners. The collective team placed give up and I didn’t worry too much about them losing two 12th of 18. The Logger women still finished in front of NWC rivals games. I think if they had lost a George Fox, Lewis and Clark, Pacific and PLU. October 9, 2015 ARTS & EVENTS [email protected] 11

ing the natural over the theatri- kowski said. cal, with Wolfe in nothing but a Perhaps it’s that sort of self- utilitarian black dress and boots awareness that makes real art that made her tall fi gure tow- tangible and necessary. Both er even more than usual. Ev- Goates and Muller said that Doomed to Dream ery move was poised, careful yet their paralysis episodes subsided Chelsea Wolfe’s new music brings sleep detached, as she appeared com- once they dealt with the stressors pletely immersed in the expe- in their lives. Talking to Wolfe rience—whether she was sing- after the performance, her shy paralysis to waking life ing, letting out a rare series of sweetness carried none of the By Georgia Diamond Gustavon reality envelop Chelsea Wolfe’s screams, or taking some deep haunted intensity of the wom- album. Lyrics fettered with breaths to quiet the energy she an who had been on the fl oor of “It feels like everything is real,” along with hallucinations that meditations on sleepless nights, was commanding in the room. the stage screaming into her gui- Portland-based musician Jera- manifested nightmarish versions transcendence into other worlds All lighting was in dark hues, tar pickups just minutes earlier. miah Muller said on experienc- of his reality. “[My dog] had and subconscious musings about with distressing strobes fl ash- Th e demons had been exorcised, ing hallucinations during sleep been dead for several weeks be- the canals of the human mind ing during the most intense mo- and the hallucinations had fl oat- paralysis. Defi ned as a state in fore, yet there it lay on my fl oor,” fl oat about in the album’s dark ments. ed off on their merry way. which the body is paralyzed he recalls. atmosphere. Th e music itself is Th e whole audience appeared “Some of us are just damned,” while the mind is relatively con- Shadowy, near-demonic fi gures intensely dynamic, full of twists, to be in a trance with the band. Chelsea Wolfe’s lead guitarist scious, sleep paralysis is a glitch and time-bending dream loops turns, mood shifts and heavy Even if some people had never Aurielle Zeitler said. in our sleep cycle that can be can also be common hallucina- riff s that keep a listener on edge experienced sleep paralysis, that But here she was not speaking experienced by anyone, though tory occurrences during sleep while simultaneously lulling night they got vicariously close. of some haunting experience, some happen to experience it paralysis. them into a dream. Disjointed, “It’s why I love stuff like [the rather the bug some of us have to in spades. Angel-throated goth- Th ough we are still unaware of broken piano keys play after mad band] Swans,” Goates said. create. She said that it will fol- ic queen Chelsea Wolfe has had the cause of sleep paralysis, the crescendos of noise that sound “Th ey project those feelings into low you for years, that there’s no bouts of it for much of her life, feelings associated with it seem like desperate catharsis. something tangible.” real escape. Wolfe tried music and is fi nally unpacking the oth- to relate to what we feel dur- Live, Wolfe and her band have Front woman of the band AYA and quit for a few years, but at erworldly experience on her new ing fi ght-or-fl ight mode, which succeeded in taking these feel- Hannah Witkowski looks up to around age 26 she started right album, Abyss. Muller thinks could be related ings of sleep paralysis and am- Wolfe greatly for these reasons. up again. At 36, Zeitler is tour- Muller and David Goates to why the hallucinations that plifying them enough for all of Having had intense nightmares ing the world for the fi rst time, from the band Lambscapes both occur during sleep paralysis are us to feel with her. When they for the past 15 years, Witkows- and the ability to fi nally scratch describe sleep paralysis as being so distressing. Muller stated his played at Neumos in Seattle on ki sees Wolfe as an inspiration her own itch to this extent feels extremely vivid, much like a lu- mind seemed to wake more as he Sept. 29, Wolfe commanded the for translating those experiences like redemption. Just about any cid dream, but one in which you perceived a threat, and because stage with an otherworldly in- into something beautiful. human is able to feel touched, or feel fully conscious and aware of the timing of his sleep cycle, tensity, her pale eyes glowing “Chelsea Wolfe was the grand even saved by some kind of art, of your real-life surroundings. he couldn’t wake up properly, intensely within rings of black fi nale that solidifi ed my love for much like any human is capable Goates, who had a spell of it which in turn added to the anxi- makeup, staring directly into the embracing the ‘dark side,’ [my of experiencing nightmares. Th e when recovering from a work ety of the situation. audience at instances that broke songs are now] more passion- trick is to fi nd that sound that injury, recalled intense feelings Th ese feelings of anxiousness her usual snakelike movements. ate, more emotional...Wolfe def- calls you awake. of dread and of being watched, whilst in a shadowy, dreamlike Th e band dressed simply, favor- initely knows who she is,” Wit- Deafheaven - New Bermuda Eagles of Death Metal - Zipper Down What can best be described as a fusion of black metal and shoegaze, Deafheaven’s After the dreariness of Queens of the Stone Age’s last album, it’s good to hear Th e New Bermuda transcends bounds in ways that few records can. It churns and pum- Queens’ frontman Joshua Homme involved in something so spunky and fun. Him and mels, while simultaneously pulling the listener up in moments of light. Burmuda the real star, singer and childhood buddy Jesse Hughes band together for some of the bubbles with atmosphere and energy, tension and release. Th ere are places to dance, grooviest, silliest rock music you will hear these days. With infectious singalong freeze, rise and shudder, while still leaving room for some of the guitar fl air that was choruses, theatrical vocal deliveries, and fuzzy garage-y guitar and bass tones, Eagles missing on their last album. It’s a complex, heavy piece ready to capture any willing deliver sunny pomp and trashy fun without any other agenda than to fuel that sexy listener for an emotionally riveting 45 minutes. groove. It feels dated at times, but if you don’t like it, your Dad probably will.

REVIEW BY GEORGIA DIAMOND GUSTAVSON REVIEW BY GEORGIA DIAMOND GUSTAVSON World Music Ensemble Visits Campus By Daniel Wolfert espite the ancient origins of much of their music, a collective of six cient texts and old melodies of Ladino cul- sive and engaging stage presence. “Not musicians from around the globe specializing in world music called ture are a way for them to give Ladino mu- every musician who comes through is as sic and culture some form of visibility, as, much of a showman as he is,” Brown com- Dthe Guy Mendilow Ensemble has a decidedly modern approach to its in Mendilow’s words, “this project aims to mented. “I thought that the ensemble’s mu- presentation. bring these stories to life.” sic was lively, impressive, and involving; Th e ensemble’s fi nal performance at the hearing Guy speak about the history and Fronted by Isareli-American musical di- sly clarinet, shivering percussion and driv- school, however, was a lecture held the culture behind Ladino music, and about the rector, singer and guitarist Guy Mendilow, ing guitar came to sudden and unexpected morning of Wednesday, Sept. 30, during Dr. performance tradition as it’s developed over the group consists of Mendilow alongside life before giving way to Mendilow’s voice Gwynne Brown’s Music 333 class, Western the last hundred years added another layer Argentinian vocalist Sofi a Tosello, Japanese – not singing, at fi rst, but speaking. “Given and World Music Since 1914. Th is is not of interest and signifi cance.” percussionist Keita Ogawa (not present at the severity of the fi re,” he declared solemn- the fi rst world music performer that Brown Authenticity, Mendilow asserts, is not his the ensemble’s visit to the University), Pal- ly, “it was amazing that anything survived.” has brought into her classes; some previous aim, but rather cross-cultural engagement estinian percussionist Tareq Rantisi, Amer- He proceeded to tell the fi rst chapter of a musical guests have included Indian sarod of modern audiences with a musical genre ican woodwind player Andy Bergman, and story that continued in small monologues player Rajeev Taranath and Seattle-based they may never have heard of. “I don’t want American violinist Chris Baum. On the of narration throughout the entire concert. kora player Kane Mathis. someone to think they’ve heard Ladino evening of Tuesday, Sept. 28, the ensemble Th e show’s attention-seizing opening, “I teach two classes with a ‘world music’ music when they’ve come to our concert,” gave a performance entitled “Tales from the alongside the continuous narration link- component—MUS 222 and MUS 333— Mendilow assured us. “It’s not about that; Forgotten Kingdom,” which celebrated the ing the short songs and the ensembles’ full- and it’s always worthwhile to have ex- it’s about bringing the stories to life.” His long and winding tradition of Ladino mu- bodied sound that draws inspiration from perts and performers from various tradi- arrangements, as drastically diff erent they sic—the music of the Sephardic Jews. multiple cultures, is well suited for modern tions come in and share their knowledge may be from the original songs, are meant “When the Sephardi Jews were expelled audiences. Yet Mendilow fully admits that and abilities with the students,” Brown said. to take these texts and melodies and dress from Spain in 1492, they eventually set- this is not what Ladino music was like back “Th e depth of these visitors’ knowledge them up anew, to make musical frameworks tled in communities from Northern Africa in the time of the Sephardic Jews’ diaspo- goes far beyond my own, so it’s great for the with which listeners can interact, and in and the Middle East to the Mediterranean ra. “One of the myths that you hear is that students, and valuable for me as well.” which listeners can paint their own story. and the Balkans,” the ensemble’s website these songs are hundreds and hundreds of Brown commended Mendilow’s impres- explains in its description of the show. “In years old,” Mendilow said during a question each adopted home, their language, food, session with the audience after Tuesday’s customs and songs retained their identi- concert. “We have no way of knowing what ty and also began soaking in local fl avors women’s songs sung at home, unaccompa- of the new cultures. Musically, this result- nied, that were never meant for the stage, ed in a rich, deep and fascinating blending could possibly have sounded like.” of rhythms, modes, melodies and, of course, Th e songs the ensemble had just per- legends.” formed, Mendilow explained, were most- In musically examining the relationships ly new arrangements of Ladino songs re- between the Sephardic Jews’ music and their corded for commercial purposes in the uprooted history, the ensemble’s perfor- early 20th century. Once, the songs of Sep- mance – one of their four performances ex- hardic Jews would have been men’s songs, ploring the distinct music of a non-Ameri- sung mostly without instruments for rit- can culture – is less of a formal concert and ualistic or religious purposes, or women’s much more of a show. At the opening of songs, sung at home, almost certainly un- their concert on Tuesday evening, Univer- accompanied. With the onset of music re- sity chaplain David Wright gave a short in- cording and distribution, Ladino music be- troductory speech before the ensemble took gan to transform to adapt to new audiences the stage and, without giving their own in- that had never heard the music before. Th e troduction, burst into song. Raucous violin, Guy Mendilow Ensmble’s take on the an- October 9, 2015 12 [email protected] ARTS & EVENTS PAGE DESIGN/BRIANNA BOLTON

By Alona Stroup TAM exhibit showcases the faces of AIDS & Brianna Bolton The chest sits on the floor, laid in for the Art AIDS America exhib- AIDS. number they selected the 127 tics, societal impact, religion, and that staunch, perfect gallery light- it. Under a photo of former presi- works of art that are now in the individualism simultaneously. ing. The lighting that says, look “[The artists] have adopted a dent Ronald Reagan there is sim- exhibit. “[The Tacoma Art Museum’s] here, see this. It’s an old chest, laid broad spectrum of styles and mes- ply a “…” This exemplifies the so- The collection ranges from au- mission is to connect people open and filled with sand. There’s sages from politically activist to cietal and governmental attitude ditory pieces like every ten min- through art,” Kelly said. “How a note tucked in the lid. quietly mournful art that none- towards AIDS in the 80s and utes within the exhibit a gong re- do we share stories that very far “In the sand theless thrums with political con- 90s. Many of the other quotes are sounds, marking another death or from our experiences and stretch- Write the names tent,” the entrance to the exhibit much more harmful, ranging from diagnosis of AIDS to powerful es across time and space?” Of those you reads. conservative condemnations of and distinctive pieces like Robert In the description of his paint- Loved and lost to AIDS,” There is an air of reverence, long- the gay community to blatant dis- Sherer’s “Sweet Williams” paint- ing, Isenheim Field, artist Dar- it says. ing, and closeness within this ex- regards for the suffering of the af- ing of HIV negative and HIV ren Waterston, “Sought to find The sand has obviously been dis- hibit. Standing in front of Izhar flicted. Out of this ignorance and negative blood on paper. Viewing his own imagery that he believes turbed many times, with the rem- Patkin’s “Unveiling of a Modern harm bloomed a heartbreaking the latter piece you cannot distin- transcends human afflictions to nants of an “M” still etched into Chastity”, one cannot help but be and gorgeous array of artistic re- guish between the HIV positive reach a spiritual calm and ideal of the corner. A middle-aged wom- filled with the remorse and con- sponses. This exhibit captures the and the HIV negative blood mak- beauty.” an sits on the bench in front of fusion of the artist. “Unveiling raw pain, unfaltering beauty, and ing a poignant point that there is While a harrowing, intense ex- this chest, a part of the Art AIDS of a Modern Chastity” is a larg- utterly human struggle of AIDS no difference between HIV posi- perience, visiting Tacoma’s Art America exhibit in the Tacoma er painting, all sickly yellow with in America. tive and HIV negative people as AIDS America exhibit does, ab- Art Museum. She gently pats bruise purple rubber and latex These pieces also serve to illus- human beings— that we should solutely, bring this spiritual calm, back tears. protruding to mimic the sores of trate the fact that this epidemic, all be treated equally. though it comes in waves of pain This exhibit, which opened on sarcoma, a cancer associated with while evolved through technol- While viewing the painting and learning. October 3, and will run until Jan. Autoimmune Deficiency Disor- ogy and medicine, has in no way Sherer hopes, “For the viewer to “If I can even see one person 10, has around 130 pieces of art- der (AIDS). This painting was ended. see the flowers being cut down be- touched or changed by the art- work centered on addressing the made in 1981, at the very begin- “[This exhibit] will show that cause of their disease/HIV.” Sher- work, I’ve done my job as an art- issue of AIDS in America. ning of the outbreak of AIDS. [AIDS] is a cultural, political, er said in the introductory video to ist,” Sherer said. The “Art AIDS America” exhib- The artist made this piece, before medical and social issue and it can the exhibit. The exhibit is sobering, yet beau- it is an informative, reflective, and AIDS was understood, as an artis- affect and change the dialogue,” Even in 2015, AIDS is still on tiful. It is sad, yet incredible, im- intricate exhibit that attempts to tic response to the inexplicable ill- Kelly said. “Even though the an- the rise, with more than 1.2 mil- pactful and important. The exhibit capture the thorny, complex, and ness that was popping up around tiretroviral was created and people lion new cases in 2013, and one in is open through January 10. The problematic condition of AIDS him at the time. stopped dying, people are still get- eight of these Americans are un- university is pairing with the Ta- in America. The process of cre- “Churches, city hall and Wells ting infected.” aware of their disease (Center for coma Art Museum with the event ating an exhibit for the Tacoma Fargo bank from the local com- “AIDS is not in the past,” Hash- Disease Control). titled “Art + Sci Salon and Puget Art Museum does not happen in a munity also sponsored the exhib- ka said. ”[AIDS is an] important “You can’t tell by looking at Sound Night at the Museum fea- year or two ahead of time. The Art it,” Stebich said. This kind of com- history they [students] may not someone anymore [that they have turing micha cárdenas” on Octo- AIDS America exhibit is ten years munity interaction did not exist to know. The world they inherited, AIDS], you have to have the con- ber 15 and will discuss HIV and in the making. this degree in the 1980s, which is or will inherit is shaped by these versation, you have to talk,” Kelly trans women of color. Though Executive Director Stephanie made apparent in multiple pieces artists [and activists]. For in- said. “Art can help this happen.” this event will rung from 5:30pm Stebich. Rock Hushka Chief Cu- of artwork in the exhibit. stance the Women’s activist group This is where museums like Ta- to 8:00pm, the artist talk begins at rator and Curator of Contem- Unfortunately, the AIDS epi- changed how new drugs are ap- coma Art Museum come into 6:30pm. Another event on Thurs- porary and Northwest Art and demic never got the correct atten- proved today.” play. Museums are in a perfect po- day, November 19 from 5:30pm to Samantha Kelly Director of Ed- tion that it deserved. One of the “Generations now will look into sition to be able to address issues 7:30pm at the Tacoma Art Mu- ucation were key to picking the pieces titled “ACT UP NY/Gran the past and find something use- from a multifaceted approach. Us- seum is a workshop put on by making the exhibit possible. Ste- Fury” at the exhibit shows a line- ful,” Hushka said. ing art as a medium to publicize associate professor of art Janet bich quoted Obama during her up of different officials, and high- “We started with 15,000 works issues, museums are able to come Marcavage titled “Activism and introduction to the press preview lights their quoted responses to of art,” Haska said. From this at AIDS from the views of poli- Printmaking Workshop.”

“Bricked”form each one inexhibit its own unique ing them an air inof confidence, Kittredge Hall By Cole Souder way. These vary from chalk to something missing from the The new “Bricked” exhibit pieces of pencils, from a ham- previous ones. in Kittredge Hall was created merhead to a crowbar. Beyond Each brick in the exhibit is by University of Puget Sound that, she used spray paint and distorted, chipped, broken or alumna Katy Cowan and con- oil pastels to color each brick otherwise flawed in some way, sists of two works. The first, to some extent. but they are all still bricks, and called “Bricklines,” consists of Individually, no one brick is they are all, in their own way, several lines of bricks set up on spectacular. Each is nothing superb. Together, they send a wood stands, while the second, more than junk. But as a group, message about imperfection titled “Variations,” is a group of they are something more than and about the beauty that is rope-based hanging pieces. beautiful. Starting left, the created from imperfection. Just The exhibit is minimalist to bricks are dully colored, pre- like that, the room of bricks the extreme, as the works bare- dominantly grey and especial- evokes a distinctly human ele- ly seem to fill the space allot- ly deformed. One seems to be ment that can touch anyone. ted, but this simply adds to the made more of chalk and pencils As the unmarked path of the exhibit as a whole. than cement, while others have exhibit comes to its end, the Despite the excess of space, foreign objects, like the previ- viewer is turned to face the the viewer is naturally pushed ously mentioned hammer head front wall, where Cowan has to the left, then around to the and crowbar, extending out of two bricks sitting a few feet right, allowing the work to tell them. from each other. Both are at- a story. Moving right, the bricks hold tached to a rope, and the two The bricks are not the normal similar physical characteris- ropes go up the wall crossing building material with which tics; however, they also invoke each other at the top. anyone on the Puget Sound something within. It’s noth- It looks like something out campus is familiar. When cast- ing big, just a simple feeling of the underground prison in a ing them, Cowan used an array of “right.” The colors of the medieval castle, with the ropes of scraps and cast-offs to de- bricks start to get brighter, giv- acting as chains restricting the bricks. These two bricks are KITTREDGE more vibrant than any of the others, and when looked at Rows of Katy Cowan’s brick pieces can be seen throughout the exhibit. straight on, look a lot like nor- mal bricks, at least compared to PHOTOS BY SARAH ROGOWSKEY the rest in the room. Overall, the exhibit is not one that overly impressed with Whether it’s outward or in- giving them each a personality, sheer beauty. There is no Mona ward, each individual has im- making them come alive. Lisa. However, it does man- perfections, but Cowan’s work The exhibit will be open for age to make a rather power- shows that the imperfections anyone until Nov 7. Go by your- ful statement about accepting are what make us unique and, self or with a group of friends, the flaws in oneself and seeing therefore, a piece of art. A but take a second to look with- them as the things that make brick is a brick is a brick. What in yourself and find that beau- each individual beautiful. makes Cowan’s bricks special tiful imperfection that makes is the way she deformed them, you who you are.