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Student Wins Valley Pitch Contest

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Wash your hands Olivia Smidel with her first place trophy| Crystal Schuster Wear a face covering Two of St. Norbert’s east Wisconsin, including were awarded to first-, sec- and is very humbling. With Keep your distance students, Ryan McEnroe St. Norbert College, UW- ond- and third-place win- gratitude, I was very ex- (At least 6 feet) ‘20 and Olivia Smidel ‘21, Green Bay, UW Oshkosh, ners. cited by the opportunity to represented the College as Lawrence, NWTC, Fox Kewaunee, Wis., native have been able to present Disinfect frequently they competed in the fourth Valley Tech and Moraine Olivia Smidel, a junior at my pitch at the next level touched objects daily annual Fox Connection Park Tech. St. Norbert College, won amongst many talented Pitch Contest, which was Each student had four first place at the Fox Con- minds” said Smidel. Feeling sick? Stay held on Thursday, Oct. 15 minutes to pitch their busi- nection Business Pitch Overall, one of the home! at the Howard in Oshkosh ness ideas to a panel of Contest and was awarded main goals of the Fox Con- from 4-5:30 pm. judges, and the judges had $25,000 ($10,000 in cash Limit interactions This regional pitch con- two minutes following the and $15,000 in in-kind SEE PITCH CONTEST with people test involves just two stu- presentations to ask any prizes). Page 4> dent contestants from each questions. “To be chosen to rep- of seven colleges in north- Cash and in-kind prizes resent SNC is a true honor Our Fragile Democracy: A Conversation VINNY LA VIA | NEWS EDITOR On Wednesday, Oct. “One Fair Wage” and So- ‘we’ is.” rule of old people, in which country are vastly out of 21, the Norman Miller nya Renee Taylor, author of The key to our democ- young people’s votes don’t sync with the ‘demos,’ or Center for Peace and Jus- “The Body is Not An Apol- racy is to place the power seem to matter as much as people, of this country.” tice at St. Norbert College, ogy.” It was moderated by in the hands of the people, those of old people, who in This could change dras- the Menard Center for the Astra Taylor, filmmaker, yet it turns out that many the United States are pri- tically if everyone who is Study of Institutions and activist & author, most re- people in the United States marily white and middle eligible to vote actually Innovation at UW-Stout cently of “Democracy May have next to no power in class or above,” according went out and did it. and The Wisconsin Insti- Not Exist, But We’ll Miss It our democracy for a variety to Astra. “The youngest voting tute for Peace and Conflict When It’s Gone.” of reasons. Young people need to block is the most influential Studies co-hosted an event This event strove to take “American democracy get out to vote in large num- voting block. I think I heard in the Fragile Democracy a look at the ways in which was founded on exclusions bers because of this, oth- somewhere that if three in Series in partnership with we can transform our de- that are still reverberating erwise their demographic five young people voted in Black Leaders Organiz- mocracy which is centered today, exclusions on black could be largely discounted every election from here on ing for Communities titled on organizing movements people and women just in the election process, like out then they would drasti- “What’s at Stake? Our De- that look to challenge tradi- to name a few,” Astra ex- it was in the 2016 election. cally tip the scales,” Ashley mocracy.” tional power structures. plained. She added, “One Marjan Safinia said that O’Shay noted. Speakers at this event Astra Taylor defined exclusion that isn’t given one of the main reasons Ashley also wanted to included Marjan Safinia, democracy as “the ‘demos,’ enough attention to is how for the gerontocracy we highlight people who are director of “And She Could or ‘we,’ who are supposed our democracy excludes find ourselves in is because be Next;” Ashley O’Shay, to have the power. Well, young people.” “there is a rapidly shifting SEE FRAGILE DEMOC- director of “Unapologetic;” who has the power? We “We are living under demographic in this coun- RACY Page 3 > Yamila Ruiz, director of need to figure out who that a gerontocracy of sorts, or try, and the leaders in this

sntimes.wordpress.com facebook.com/stnorberttimes @sntimes Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Editor: Vinny La Via NEWS sntimes.wordpress.com/news | 2 Editors in Entertainment Chief: Team: Erika Ditzman Anna Kaitlin Foley Vanseveren Taleise Music, Movements and Manhood Leadership Lawrence VINNY LA VIA | NEWS EDITOR Team: Erika Ditzman Sports Team: Kaitlin Foley Savannah Grass Anna Sara Dillon Vanseveren Crystal Schuster Copy Editing: Jared Gartzke Grace White Savannah Grass Rebecca Jacques Kenneth Costa Abigail Alyssa Brugger Hejmanowski Grace White Anton Vinny La Via Maslowski News Team: Photography: Vinny La Via Kenneth Costa Alana Borman Taleise Jessica Magalski Lawrence Jesus Suarez Features Team: Crystal Schuster Social Media and Opinion Distribution: Team: Alyssa Brugger Jared Gartzke Aldo Gonzales Marketing Emily Evan Mathu Buellesbach Dayna Erickson Advisor: John Pennington

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The St. Norbert Times strives to be an informative student-run newspaper that acts as a balanced and accurate source of news about St. Norbert College, as well as the world around it. In the spirit of the Norbertine tradition and the Kevin Powell, recently hosted by the Norman Miller Center at SNC | medium.com First Amendment to the United On Thursday, Oct. 15, and his song “The Bigger Powell believes that men male feminist author such States Constitution, the Times will encourage and defend the the Norman Miller Center Picture,” or Kendrick La- have to ask themselves, as Hooks helping him see principles of free inquiry, vigorous for Peace and Justice host- mar and his protest anthem “What does it mean to be a the bigger picture outside debate and the pursuit of truth. ed a discussion with Kevin “Alright” which seem to be man?” of his once narrow view of Powell, a writer, who has made by these artists with “We have to examine the world. In the spirit of the Norbertine written fourteen books, a the intent that they will be what manhood means,” “Boys play all the time, tradition, we embrace the poet, an activist and hip- used by people who are Powell explains. He be- men know when to play. following credo: hop historian. fighting for their right to lieves that one of the key There’s a big difference. A “Almighty Father, the He helped set up a hip- equality. reasons men can fall into man understands that not scriptures inform us that: hop exhibit at the Rock and “If you would have the trap of unhealthy man- only do you have to be ac- ‘THE TRUTH WILL SET Roll Hall of Fame, conduct- asked me or people like me hood, or toxic masculin- countable for your actions, YOU FREE!’ ed one of the last interviews how we feel about hip-hop, ity, is because they are not but you have to look inward Free from compromising with Tupac Shakur before we would say that hip-hop taught about women the and be willing to listen,” principles his passing and has inter- saved our lives,” said Pow- same way they are about said Powell of what he be- Free from being self-serving Free from suspicion viewed various other hip- ell of hip-hop’s ability to men from a young age. lieves a man should be at Free from prejudice hop artists, such as Snoop empower him and people Powell believes that ed- his very core. He said that Free from intolerance Dogg, for the hip-hop mag- like him fighting for equal ucation about responsible toxic manhood arises when Free from fear of retaliation azine Vibe throughout his and healthy manhood from men fail to do this. Free to be courageous and rights for all. bold illustrious career. Although the culture of a young age is necessary so One of the areas in Free to be honest and Powell’s discussion hip-hop is something that that boys can grow up to which toxic manhood is forthright.” centered around how we is of immense importance become responsible men. most prevalent is when we “Bless those who speak, view manhood and move- to movements and the mil- Powell also believes look at the number of wom- promote and value the truth. ments in society, especially that we should all read en who are sexually as- Bless those who have made lions of people involved and continue to make the through hip-hop music, and in those movements, the more, especially the works saulted by men, with Pow- St. Norbert Times a vehicle for honesty, truthful and how we can create a health- hip-hop industry is on a of female authors such as ell even claiming that he courageous information, ier idea of what it means to different wavelength, - be Dr. Bell Hooks who he has had at least one woman who make it a beacon for the enlightened progress of St. be a man. ing oftentimes seeped in highly recommends that at every college campus he Norbert College, protecting Powell has seen hip- men read. has visited since the 1990s it from half-truths and dangerous homophobia, misinformation. Help the staff hop as a source for protest excessive materialism and Hooks is an author, pro- tell him that they have been know that they are called and chosen to be that voice crying since its inception, espe- other potentially harmful fessor, feminist and social victim to some form of sex- in the wilderness, especially cially in modern times with concepts. activist whose work chal- ual assault perpetrated by a for the students whom they enlighten and inform, helping movements such as Black “We have a crisis of lenges traditional power man. them to take up the banner of Lives Matter. structures that oppress According to Powell, truth courageously and openly manhood in our country,” for their welfare and to help “There is a direct over- said Powell, comparing the women, especially women these atrocities that men St. Norbert College be the shining beacon it is called and lap with the civil rights mentality in the hip-hop in- of color. have committed and con- destined to be.” movement and Dr. King dustry to that of the White Powell recalled origi- tinue to commit against Rev. Rowland De Peaux, talking about not forgetting House, our sports teams nally being terrified to read women stem from a lack of O.Praem. homeless people and hip- Hooks because her books respect and an inability to St. Norbert Times Banquet and the business world. April 30, 2008 hop, which has become the We have a skewed view made him very uncomfort- listen. dominant culture all over of what being a man should able, “I was very ignorant “Where is the basic re- the planet in the past 50 be, both across the United at first and was rooted in spect? If you respect your- CONTACT US years,” Powell said of hip- States and in hip-hop. patriarchy and sexism.” self then you respect other hop’s importance to mar- There are multiple ex- Needless to say, Powell people. You should honor a St. Norbert Times ginalized communities. amples of horrific sexism has taken a good look in the woman as a woman sim.” SORR Box 29 Powell believes that towards women that per- mirror since then; he has 100 Grant Street De Pere, WI 54115 hip-hop is integral to the meate not only hip-hop but gotten to the root of who [email protected] Black Lives Matter move- also in other genres of mu- he is in order to change the ment and those like it, with sic such as rock and roll. way he now thinks about artists such as Lil Baby In order to fix this crisis, the world, and he has a fe- News| 3 duce the amount of labor for neurship, or with a possible general, it is a great oppor- to compete at the regional > PITCH CONTEST level. PAGE 1 farmers, while also making business idea. tunity to interact with aspir- it more efficient and sus- For St Norbert’s “Be- ing entrepreneurs alike and “To participate in this tainable,” says Smidel. ware of Sharks” elevator to practice your pitches. competition is an extraor- nection Pitch Contest is to She is also currently pitch contest, three judges McEnroe’s advice for dinary opportunity that al- encourage and enhance en- exploring a potential route are present, and each con- people who are looking at lows for a high potential trepreneurship among stu- through a sprayable soy- testant has 90 seconds to being a part of this event in for growth and self-devel- dents. bean-base that is being used pitch his/her idea with fol- the future is to “go forward opment. Students can re- McEnroe’s business for insulating homes as a low up questions from the and take the leap, even if ceive constructive criticism pitch was to deliver a pro- more natural and organic judges. you are only slightly con- and advice while learning fessional mobile cleaning material that is also nutri- This event is run and sidering it. This event is a to step out of their com- and detailing service to all tionally beneficial to the organized by Dr. Joy Pahl, one-of-a-kind opportunity fort zones. By having the kinds of transportation ve- animals. an associate professor of that allows you to be a part courage to participate, you hicles. Leading up to the Fox business administration at of an intense but energetic are already one step further It would save customers Connection Pitch Contest, St. Norbert College and the atmosphere with possible ahead than where you were time, money and stress and St Norbert hosted the “Be- coordinator of this event. networking and connection yesterday! Afterall, you can be made by appoint- ware Of Sharks” Elevator To develop their skills opportunities.” just might come away with ment from phone, website, Pitch Contest, which was for the SNC Pitch Contest It is also a great practice something more than you or app, all from the comfort held in the SNC Mulva Li- and the possible opportu- run to test out your creative expected!” says McEnroe. of the customers home, of- brary and was open to par- nity to advance to compe- ideas and prospective proj- For more information fice, etc. ticipants, professors, stu- tition at the regional level, ect plans. on the Pitch contests, you Smidel’s business idea, dents and the public. students are highly encour- Smidel explains, “My can email lisa.gray@snc. “Eco-Cover,” built on her This event was held aged to take the “Entrepre- advice to people interest- edu or [email protected], experiences related to during the fall of the 2019- neurship” class with Dr. ed in participating in this x3236 or you could check growing up on a dairy farm. 2020 academic year, which Joy Pahl. She prepares stu- event would be to let your out the website https:// She identified a problem is what qualified Ryan dents in her class for this thoughts run free! What thepitchfoxcities.com/. farmers have with safely McEnroe ‘20 and Olivia pitch contest; however, this seems like a crazy idea The regional Fox Con- and securely covering si- Smidel ‘21 to compete in course is not mandatory for might just be the next big nection Pitch Contest was lage in a bunker silo--where the Fox Connection Pitch participation in the contest. thing. Never be afraid of also broadcasted live on the feed for the animals is Contest at the regional level The next “Beware of what people might think of YouTube if you want to stored. this year. Sharks” elevator pitch you and just go for it!” gain an understanding of This process results in a McEnroe received 1st event is being held on No- In conclusion, the “Be- how the process was run lot of work for farmers that place, and Smidel received vember 23rd, so be sure to ware of the Sharks” event at this level. This can be must be done completely 2nd at SNC’s pitch contest reach out to Dr Pahl to sign held on campus allows as- found here: https://youtu. by hand. last fall. up if you are interested! piring entrepreneurs to gain be/r__NyzVXrhY. It also uses an immense The event is open to any First and second place valuable experience and amount of plastic, and the SNC student with an inter- finishes will advance to the develop their skills in prep- goal of her pitch was to “re- est in startups and entrepre- regional competition. In aration for the opportunity

> FRAGILE DEMOC- to hold a lot of power by in- marginalized communi- stressing the importance “No oppressed people RACY PAGE 1 fluencing elected officials. ties who may be dissuaded of demanding change from have ever secured their lib- One group of people against voting, we have to people who are resistant to erty without resistance,” traditionally left out of our that have seen the short end view what it may help us giving it to us. said Rev. Barber. democracy in her film Un- of the stick when it comes achieve. Basically, we have to In Wisconsin, there is apologetic. She noted, “In to how they are treated and Sonya Renee wants us ask ourselves, “What are a large number of people the movement space and perceived by elected offi- to “understand the vote as we gonna do about it?” below the poverty line who the voting space, the people cials are those who work in triage at this point. We’re when looking at serious so- could be the difference in most often left out are the the restaurant industry. bleeding right now, so we cial issues that need to be any given election if they people at the margins.” Saru Jayaraman, at- have to address that, but remedied. are mobilized to vote. By focusing on all dif- torney, author, activist and then we have to address Change does not spo- “By organizing these ferent kinds of young black co-founder of the non-profit what’s underneath that’s radically happen; it is a people you change the en- people, Ashley has well public service organization causing the bleeding.” committed effort that has to tire political architect,” represented a group that is Restaurant Opportunities In order to stop the build over time, and the ul- according to Rev. Barber, often left out of civil dis- Centers United noted that bleeding that is the margin- timate goal of demonstrat- who added, “In Wisconsin, course, whom she sees as the restaurant industry em- alization of certain commu- ing in such a way is to cre- all you need is four percent vital to our democracy. ployed around 14 million nities, everyone, including ate a democracy that works of the low margin people Voting is crucial, yet it people prior to the pan- the marginalized, must get for all. who didn’t vote to shift the is not the only important demic, and even during this out and vote. “I’m buying into a de- margin of victory.” part of our democracy; in time these workers have On top of voting and mocracy of all bodies, not “There is an illusion fact, it may be one of the been underpaid and mis- being a participant in de- one that excludes and prior- that extremism has power, smallest steps in promoting treated. mocracy, it is essential to itizes certain ways of being but the truth is extremism change. “Tipping has replaced get out and take actions over others,” Sonya said. doesn’t have power, the or- Ashley cited that on top restaurant employees’ wag- against power structures She added, “What does the ganizers and young broth- of voting, “We have a civic es altogether,” said Saru, that are oppressing people. world like without those ers and sisters of this coun- duty to hold our elected of- who also noted that the vast “Organizing is a build- systems we have bought try hold the power,” Rev. ficials responsible for- de majority of the restaurant ing block of a social move- into for so long?” Barber said, encouraging livering on their promises.” industry is black people, ment. It’s collective, direct Dr. Rev. William Bar- the youth to get out and get Democracy is an every- specifically black women. action led by those the ber, a Protestant Minis- involved in our democracy day thing, and it involves us The unfortunate truth most affected who take this ter and political activist, to make a better future for actively participating in de- is that restaurant workers action towards those with joined the discussion and us all. mocracy on the local level are also less likely to vote the most power. The larger explained that we need to of which we can help create because they work two to number of people we can found a movement with all the most impact. five jobs, barely make ends have out in the streets de- different types of people Unfortunately, many meet; they just do not see it manding change with di- who are disenfranchised, of us do not do this, which as worthwhile. rect action, the more likely and together they can all allows certain groups of In order for the message we are to actually change cause real change in our people who actively do this to hit home with people in things,” Saru noted, really democracy. News | 4 Fr. Gregory Boyle Talks Love, Tenderness ALANA BORMAN | NEWS CORRESPONDANT “Tattoos on the Heart: His book follows the Emeritus, Paul Wadell. She a flight attendant about his terested in more of Boyle’s The Power of Boundless lives of gang members spoke about how she had visit to the White House work, he previously wrote Compassion,” by Father looking to rehabilitate their been looking for books on and his work in the Home- a similar parable book en- Gregory Boyle, describes lives. Many of these gang the topic of vocation, which boy Industries. titled Barking to the Choir: the sacredness of life and members lived very ordi- is a person’s life work. Although he does not The Power of Radical Kin- relationships between peo- nary lives outside of their She explains Boyle’s immediately see his impact, ship in 2017. ple through parables. crime sprees. book never uses the word upon returning to his seat More information on Boyle is a Roman Cath- By writing about the vocation but that the book he sees the flight attendant Homeboy Industries and olic priest of the Jesuit or- members in a more humane is still able to capture the moved to tears. Boyle ex- donating to the program can der. This book follows his light, he allows readers to theme. Boyle’s work in- plains that at this moment be found online. If students work over a twenty-year release some judgments volved helping others to “to she had caught a glimpse have any questions on the period with gangs in Los about the members. recognize their goodness of the true Alex; his genu- book or discussion they are Angeles, which is where he The book discussion as God’s beloved creation ineness had brought her to encouraged to contact any was born. was led by Bridget Burke and to believe that they are tears. of the moderators, Rebecca During that twenty-year Ravizza, Rebecca Lahti enough” explains Lahti. This story, like the oth- Lahti, rebecca.lahti@snc. period, Boyle wanted to and Cabrini Jablon. It was This was the most ers within, all challenge edu; Bridget Burke Raviz- tackle the escalating prob- in preparation for Boyle’s meaningful piece she saw people to see others as wor- za, bridget.burkeravizza@ lems in gangs, one being virtual visit to receive the in the parables: too many thy of respect. Lahti took snc.edu or Cabrini Jablon, employment. 2020 St. Norbert Ambassa- see themselves as worthless this a step further by say- [email protected]. He founded the non- dor of Peace award. when they deserve better ing, “Fr. Boyle’s work in- Students interested profit organization, Home- Lahti, the Associate and to be treated fairly. spires me to consider how I in attending Fr. Gregory boy Industries. It is one of Director of the Emmaus One specific story can act as a mirror for oth- Boyle’s award ceremony the largest gang rehabilita- Center, had originally read talked about in the book ers to see their own good- should contact the Norman tion programs in the coun- the book after it was recom- talk was about Alex, an ex- ness and worth.” Miller Center for Peach, try. mended to her by Professor gang member who talks to If students are in- Justice, & Public Under Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Editor: Jared Gartzke OPINION sntimes.wordpress.com/opinion | 5 The Road to Voting Rights For All RACHEL BENCK | GUEST COLUMNIST

America is often de- bidding states from impos- scribed as the land of the ing discriminatory restric- free, where its citizens tions on who can vote. always get a say in who So you see, we of- represents them. However, ten talk about the right to many do not understand vote and how the found- that not everyone in the ing fathers were gracious country received the right enough to grant it to us, but to vote at the same time. that simply is not the truth. Most Americans would The Founding Fathers not have the right to vote granted the right to vote to if not for the brave protest- anyone who was similar ers of 18th, 19th and 20th to them and the rest of the century America. It all American citizens had to started in 1787, with the scrap and fight their way creation of the electoral for over a century to obtain college. Because of the the voting rights most of electoral college, the Pres- us take for granted today. ident can not be voted in There are decades of peti- based on popularity alone, tions, organizations, legis- Vote | library.cityofpaloalto.org they must win the most lation and protests behind electoral votes. Each state window remained uncon- ballots were still unattain- constitution to give women the ballot that you choose gets two electoral votes for tested for the most part un- able in many cases due to the right to vote was nearly not to cast every four years their two senators and one til 1848, the beginning of laws made by the states to ten years after the passing on the Tuesday after the electoral vote for each rep- the road to suffrage for all. keep people of color out of of the 15th amendment, first Monday of November. resentative they have in the A women’s rights conven- the polls. but it was rejected by Con- It is not only our civil right House of Representatives. tion, led by abolitionists Even though the 14th gress. Two years before as Americans to vote but A candidate must win the Lucretia Mott and Eliza- amendment granted former that, in 1876, the Supreme our civic duty as well. We popular vote in most states beth Cady Stanton, held in slaves citizenship, which Court ruled that Indigenous owe the men and women of to receive all the electoral Seneca Falls, New York, in turn gave them the right people were not citizens 18th, 19th and 20th Ameri- votes of that state with the welcomed Frederick Doug- to vote, the white men of due to the 14th amendment. ca too much to abstain from two exceptions of Nebras- lass, whose speech promot- America bullied them out Another 42 years passed voting. They were fighting ka and Maine, who allow ed universal voting rights of the polls through legisla- after the first initial attempt for their right to vote yes, their electoral votes to be and promoted the idea of tion and violence until the to enact federal legislation but they were also fight- split. So, there have been the convention to adopt passing of the 15th Amend- that granted women the ing for the right to vote cases in which a candidate a resolution calling for ment in 1870. This amend- right to vote. These years for every future citizen of has won the popular vote, women’s suffrage. Unfortu- ment completely disal- were filled with organiz- America that did not fit the but fell short in the elec- nately, Frederick Douglass lowed discrimination at the ing, petitioning and protest- cookie cutter voter eligibil- toral college because of the and the convention leaders polls and granted any man ing until finally, the 19th ity guidelines the Founding different number of votes later came to a bitter, stra- the right to vote regardless amendment was passed on Fathers established in 17th each state gets. tegic disagreement that led of color or race. This was August 18th, 1920, 133 century America. Without Not only does a candi- to the termination of their a huge win for the POC years after the signing of them, a majority of the U.S. date not get elected based partnership. 18 years after population in America, but the U.S. Constitution. Four population today would not on their popularity with the convention, Congress soon after states began to years after that the Indian be able to cast their ballot the American citizens, passed the 14th amendment enact things such as poll Citizenship Act was passed and use their voice to par- but the amount of eligible in 1866, which established taxes and literacy tests to granting citizenship, and in ticipate in our democracy. voters in America, at the the voting age to be 21, and curb African American men turn voting rights, to Native They did the heavy lifting. beginning of its concep- granted citizenship to for- from voting, while women, Americans. Shortly after They worked tirelessly un- tion, was extremely small. mer slaves. This meant that along with the Indigenous however, states began en- til they secured their bal- The Founding Fathers re- if former slaves were of people of America were acting policies to prevent lots. How are you going to stricted voter eligibility to age they could vote in U.S. still completely left out of Indidgenous people from secure yours? wealthy, white, land own- elections, but because the the picture. casting their ballots. Fi- ing males. This extremely procedures of voting were The first attempt at pass- nally, in 1965, the Voting narrow voter eligibility left up to the states their ing an Amendment to the Rights Act was passed for- When Does a Coach Cross the Line EMILY BUELLESBACH | OPINION COLUMNIST

There are several dif- coaches, like my current coaches who yell at athletes that there seems to be little think that coaches who yell, ferent coaching styles and Dance Team coach. How- during training, have angry outrage towards the actions swear at athletes, and have techniques used in sports, ever, there are some coach- outbursts, ignore athlete’s of these coaches. Yelling angry outbursts may be a but where do you draw the es who do not have the best discomforts, have unrea- at athletes during training coaching style they view line between being tough approach when it comes to sonable drills, or swear at can be acceptable at times as normal and beneficial, on athletes and being ver- their coaching style. athletes are excused in their to motivate, push, or disci- but to me that crosses a fine bally degrading? This is a I have noticed that the behavior because they are pline them, but yelling and line between being tough question I am still explor- coaches who are more ag- a “male” coach. I have un- swearing at athletes dur- and being degrading to an ing, but I do have my opin- gressive in their coaching dergone only a few expe- ing training is degrading athlete. ions on. Being a St. Norbert style are predominantly riences with coaches that and unacceptable no matter student-athlete has allowed male, and therefore, their use the styles described how you look at it. I recog- SEE CROSS THE LINE me to encounter great behavior is tolerated. Male above, but I have noticed nize that some people may Page 6 > Opinion | 6

> CROSS THE LINE athletes to foster a safe re- iors female colleagues are it was a woman because it or have angry outbursts PAGE 5 lationship with their coach. fired for, but they remain goes against a woman’s ste- to get your athletes to do Meanwhile, coaches who employed or are able to reotypical behaviors. How- their best. As seen with my Now, I would like to are angry, crack clipboards be rehired for other head ever, when a male coaches Dance Team coach, she clarify that I have had little from angry outbursts, or coaching gigs (unlike fe- like this it is condoned be- does not have to use those experience with coaches swear at their athletes, do male coaches). With this cause of the stereotypes aggressive techniques for that coach with constant not allow effective relation- in mind, I wonder if ath- surrounding men’s behav- us to listen and respect her. aggression and angry out- ships to be made between letes at St. Norbert would iors, but if a female were In my opinion, the coaches bursts. As a female on the them and the athlete. As a feel more outrage against to coach the same way it that have these degrading Dance Team, which is not result, I believe this is an a female coach who swore would violate traditional coaching styles should ex- viewed as a sport by the ineffective and awful way at them, had angry out- female gender stereotypes. pect their athletes to lose NCAA, I have had all wom- to coach athletes. bursts, referred to them as As an athlete, I have en- respect for them. Neverthe- en coaches. Majority of my According to an article the wrong sports team, and countered several different less, people condone male coaches have been tough from The Conversation in ignored discomforts dur- types of coaches, each with coaches that use these ver- and comforting at the same 2019, men occupy nearly ing practice. Maybe some their own style. My current bally humiliating coaching time without being verbally 75% of all head coaching athletes would tolerate this Dance Team coach is tough, techniques. As athletes, we attacking, and in my opin- positions in collegiate ath- behavior, but I highly doubt but open and comforting at need to stop accepting this ion it has been an effective letics. Many of these male male and female athletes the same time. Being tough type of behavior just be- coaching style. This type collegiate coaches exhibit would accept this coach- does not mean you have cause it is expected because of coaching style allows the same abusive behav- ing style from a coach if to swear, constantly yell, the coach is “male”. Why Are You Here? DAYNA ERICKSON | OPINION COLUMNIST

repeat myself: not everyone is not only a huge finan- Why are you here? It is are here because society ing, mechanical) and for- should go to college. Many cial investment, but it also a valid question. Are you puts a considerable amount went the decision to go to of you are probably shak- requires your added time going to college because of weight on a college edu- college in exchange for a ing your heads and wonder- and effort. With that being you truly have a passion cation. This pressure is a high paying job that they ing why I would say such a said, if one of your former to gain more knowledge, double edged sword: on learned through direct, thing, because, in the end, classmates or anyone you or did you conform to the one side I think a widely, hands-on experience. What college is supposed to be a know decided not to go to pressure that society puts more educated public is a I am trying to say here is good thing, right? Simply college, please do perceive on going to college? Some good thing, but on the other that there is, contrary to put, yes, but that does not them to be too dumb to get of us, myself included, are hand I am a firm believer what society says, abso- mean it is meant for every- in, but rather smart enough here because our careers that not everyone should go lutely nothing wrong with one. For instance, I know a to know it was not what warrant such an education; to college. Let us talk about not going to college if your few friends back home who was best for them. however, I am under the that for a minute, because I talents lie elsewhere. In went right into the trades unfortunate impression that really do not think it gets fact, I would encourage that (e.g. construction, plumb- a much bigger group of us discussed enough. Let me decision because college In-Person vs. Online College ALDO GONZALEZ | OPINION COLUMNIST their perception of invest- I think it is fair to say sibly even going into debt, worth it anymore. Going get, whether a college went ing in a college education. many of us have been glad with the expectation that online may lead to consid- online or in-person was a If they get asked whether to be in-person this semes- we will get a return on our ering other options, such as matter of even greater im- it’s worth it, it seems like ter. Some friends are dif- investment in the long-run. taking a gap-year or trans- portance because it would a “no” if they list out the ficult to see over winter or What happens when you ferring to an online public influence their decisions. huge price alongside the summer breaks, so we look get a chunk of your reasons university. For others, there could be things they missed out on. forward to seeing them for investing taken out? That means that for an influence, but it would, when on campus. Interact- It just does not seem that those with a tighter bud- at the very least, impact ing with our professors and classmates is not the same In-person vs Online Classes | quora.com online as it is in the class- room. I have found it is much harder to pay atten- tion when online, for ob- vious reasons. It also does not help that some classes do not translate well to the online world. They may have elements that are best in-person, and they may have to be skipped or not learned as well as other- wise. Events, speakers and clubs are also very different when online. Much of this also has economic implica- tions. Recall that college, for many, is a sort of in- vestment. We spend high amounts of money, pos- Opinion | 7 The Internal Struggle of Politics JARED GARTZKE | OPINION EDITOR

Leading up to the elec- voting’s sake. tions, most of our democrat- they are too busy working can and waiting for enough tion, there has been a huge The reason why voting ic principles ring true, only on policies that nobody but people to push for change. movement to get people is so important goes beyond in a presidential election, politicians agree on, essen- That alone is worthy to cast votes. It has been a the simple personal respon- our votes have to be ma- tially creating a political enough of a reason to push great step to take as a show sibility we have as Ameri- neuvered through a strange body of powerless voters yourself to vote but there of solidarity among a na- cans to take part in our gov- and perverse system we and politicians whose work is also the fact that there tion struggling to make it ernment. We all know that call the electoral college. is a compilation of policies is an entire political body to the end of an unbearable taking part in voting and So while this system does that the public never want- that runs in opposition. Not year. Voting has not only government is an important a great job of understand- ed in the first place. only is there the systemic given the American people part of our daily lives in a ing the needs of the public Getting back to the problems of creating prog- a rejuvenated sense of civic democracy, but there is a it also creates an enormous original question of, why ress that exist in our politi- purpose but it also brings more important aspect to amount of bureaucracy that is it so important to vote? cal system but there is also back a cyclical pattern of voting than just the inher- clouds the vision of the The reason is, our govern- an entire party of voters people informing us about ent value associated with it. public and makes it difficult ment is not a government that has to be hurdled be- the importance of voting. The government that for our government to cre- designed for progress. Our fore any change can be en- Many of these reasons are we abide by works off of ate and enact policy. In an government is a system de- acted. So when we ask why usually found to be rather a system of individualized ideal world, a democracy signed to create gridlock. is it so important to vote, it elementary. Reasons such responses by civilians to is simply the people decid- So when it comes to voting is because not only do we as having a voice, being inform their local represen- ing how their government the reason it is so important have to overcome a voter a part of change or voting tatives of what they would should run. In America we is because change will not base that wants to uphold being a civic duty. While like done on their behalf have a system where the happen unless we all over- the Stone Age status quo, these reasons serve enough by their government. It es- public feels one way and whelmingly come together but because we are working of a purpose to get millions sentially acts as a way to the government does what to create it. Our system with a system that doesn’t of Americans to vote every inform the government of they can to serve the public does not work off of give work to create change on four years, there is a better the needs and wants of the but it is often times pushed and take, it works by stand- its own. reason than just voting for public. In presidential elec- aside or overlooked because ing as much in place as it

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Are you looking for only purpose is to help other events for stu- a recycled material dog erman, at heidi.broer- a way to make an im- the environment. Spar- dents to get involved toy making event on [email protected] for more pact on campus and on ing just a few meal dol- with. Earlier this year, October 22nd in part- information! With so the environment? Eco lars can help reduce the they hosted a documen- nership with Pause for many great opportuni- Club has plenty of great plastic consumption tary night where they Paws. ties and events, Eco opportunities to help on campus. The Eco watched A Life On Our To get involved with Club is a great way to keep our campus green. Club is also making a Planet by David Atten- Eco Club and their ac- get involved with the Eco Club’s purpose is to difference with their borough and then host- tivities, reach out to the environment. actively work with the composting site behind ed a discussion about it. secretary, Heidi Bro- community to do their parking lot P16. They also recently had part in creating an envi- Junior Oliver Dres- SNC Eco Club | facebook.com ronmental impact. Due sel, the president of Eco to Covid-19, the plastic Club encourages every- consumption on cam- one to “save up your pus has gone up dras- organic wastes and tically. To help combat drop them off to help this problem, Eco Club us make great soil for is currently selling re- a painting and planting usable utensil kits at event in the spring.” Phil’s. For only six dol- Unfortunately, lars, the kits come with due to the health risks a fork, spoon, knife, associated with touch- chopsticks, bottle open- ing litter at this time, er, straw, and a cleaning the Eco Club hasn’t brush in a cloth carry- been able to do their ing case. There is no Fox River cleanup this profit for these kits, the year, but they still have A Fond Farwell to Jessica Horton KAITLIN FOLEY | CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

institution as a whole. With she enters her next chapter. her departure from campus, Good luck Jessica! everyone wishes her well as

Jessica Horton | snc.edu

Jessica Horton has various groups with her view. She was always there been an integral and cru- guidance and management. to help generate new ideas cial part of campus for the Jessica Horton is known and initiatives. Just this past few years. As the As- for her creativity and inno- fall also she has introduced sistant Director of Leader- vation, creating new and the COVID cash incentive ship, Student Engagement interesting ways to address program, helped institute and First-Year Experience, leadership, respect and the respect initiative, and she has played an important communio here at St. Nor- countless other types of role in programming across bert. She has worked close- programming that has not various departments. As ly with student organiza- only benefitted students but she leaves St. Norbert, we tions, faculty members and the entire community. Her would like to thank her for social groups on campus to optimistic and creative ap- all she has done for student help improve the commu- proach was much needed organizations and other nity from a holistic point of and helped improve this Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Editor: Anna Vanseveren ENTERTAINMENT snctimes.com/entertainment | 9 Student Spotlight Neale Tracy ’21 | The Equality Project INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY ANNA VANSEVEREN | ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

Major(s)/Minor(s): Graphic Design Major

What is The Equality Project? What does this organization do? We are a feminist organization pushing for social equity at St. Norbert. We work to educate our peers and ourselves on issues of intersectional feminism such as Title IX policy on campuses, reproductive rights, racial justice, socioeconomic equity, etc.

What is the best part about being in this organization? It is really powerful to work with this group of empowered humans pushing for social change.

SNC Eco Club | facebook.com What is your position in this organization? President

Why did you become involved with The Equality Project? I joined the Equality Project my first year because the president, Anna Huck, invited me to a meeting. I started working on the Title IX Letter and have been involved ever since! It has been really amazing to see the concrete changes we’ve been able to make on campus.

Why is this organization important on St. Norbert’s campus? We have and will continue to hold the Administration accountable to the needs of the Student Body, particularly the needs of marginalized students.

Favorite movie: “Ghostbusters” (2016)

Favorite book: “Thirst” by Mary Oliver

Favorite documentary: “The Art of Protest Film” by Indecline

Favorite show: “Broad City” A Fond Farwell to Jessica Horton Favorie music artist: Phoebe Bridgers Favorite fictional character:Shaggy Rogers

What is your Hogwarts house? Gryffindor but I wish I was Slytherin.

If you could live in any fictional world, which would it be? United States of America as a Democracy

Book Review: “180 Seconds” by Jessica Park ANNA VANSEVEREN | ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Summary from herself in front of a crowd, but it kind of works. Unfortu- erything is worth it. This book Goodreads: forced to interact with a com- nately, there are a lot of unre- turns from superficial and “Some people live their plete stranger for 180 sec- alistic moments in this book, maybe a little melodramatic to entire lives without changing onds. Neither she, nor Esben Esben’s social experiments something really poignant and their perspective. For Allison Baylor, the dreamy social me- being one of them. Fortunate- emotional. What I expected Dennis, all it takes is 180 sec- dia star seated opposite her, is ly, the book is written really, was sort of a typical, cookie- onds… prepared for the outcome. really beautifully, so the two cutter love story that brought After a life spent bounc- When time is called, the balance each other out. For me out of a reading slump, but ing from one foster home to intensity of the experience example, the first 180 seconds this book took me by surprise. the next, Allison is determined overwhelms Allison and Es- scene is wildly unrealistic and This story is less about love to keep others at arm’s length. ben in a way that unnerves a little cringy, but the chapter and more about friendship Adopted at sixteen, she knows and electrifies them both. is written so beautifully that and the goodness of human- better than to believe in the With a push from her oldest it is almost impossible not to ity. It is a very quick read and permanence of anything. But friend, Allison embarks on a love it. is perfect for you if you are in as she begins her third year in journey to find out if what she What the summary does a reading slump like me or if college, she finds it increas- and Esben shared is the real not tell you is that this book the semester is starting to take ingly difficult to disappear thing—and if she can finally turns into something you will its toll. into the white noise pouring trust in herself, in others, and never expect it to. I certainly Rating 3.5/5 Cover for “180 Seconds” by from her earbuds. in love.” did not expect to cry while Favorite quote: “You Jessica Park | amazon.com One unsuspecting after- This book is a very weird reading this, but cry I did. The can’t reach what’s in front of noon, Allison is roped into mix of corny, cringy and first half might be a little dif- you until you let go of what’s a social experiment just off heartwarming. Yeah, I do not ficult to get through, but once behind you.” campus. Suddenly, she finds really understand it either, you get to the second half, ev- Entertainment | 10 Three Music Artists For Late Fall and Early Winter ANNA VANSEVEREN | ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR As we quickly move from Best songs: “The Uni- “Like Someone in Love,” of year Favorite lyric: “I see you fall to winter, here are three verse,” “Amsterdam,” “Dan- “Old Fashioned” and “Just Best songs: “Thinkin counting my wrongs / Well, I artists perfect for this time of delion Wine” and “Big Black The Same” Bout You,” “Who Am I To ain’t a child of your god / So the year. Car” Favorite lyric: “Drag me You,” “Call It What It Is” and you can count all you want / Favorite lyric: “I’ve been through the dirt / Cut me to the “Take It Back Now” But I still won’t belong” 1. Gregory Alan Isakov crazy, couldn’t you tell? / I bone / Leave me for dead and Bruno Major | tmrwmagazine.com/ Gregory Alan Isakov, one threw stones at the stars but laugh your way back home / of my personal favorites, is the whole sky fell.” I’d still be smiling like a mad- a South African-American man in the rain / And I would singer-songwriter currently 2. Bruno Major love you just the same.” based in Boulder, Colorado. Bruno Major is a British The horticulturist-turned- R&B singer-songwriter and 3. Laura Jean Anderson musician has five full-length guitarist who was classically Laura Jean Anderson is an studio albums, and you might trained from a young age. Af- American singer-songwriter know him from songs like ter discovering the guitar at from Washington who stretch- “Big Black Car,” “San Luis,” 15, Bruno Major never looked es the boundaries of human or “The Stable Song.” His back. In an interview with emotion through her music. most recent album, “Evening Billboard, Major said, “Well She has her feet rooted in old Machines,” was nominated I suck at everything else; American music through folk/ for a Grammy in 2019 for this seemed like the obvious americana, soul and rock n Best Folk Album. His sound choice.” The former jazz mu- roll. She now lives in Los An- can most closely be placed sician released his first stu- geles, and her weekly perfor- in the indie-folk genre. A fun dio album in 2017, titled “A mances across the city have fact about Isakov is that, in Song For Every Moon.” The established her as a staple of addition to owning his own album contains 12 songs that the L.A. music scene. L.A. independent record label, he were individually created and Weekly describes her music also manages a small farm released every month for a as “Timeless sound…a mys- that provides produce to over year. His second album, “To terious conception that sounds a dozen local restaurants. Let A Good Thing Die,” was as it’s from another era.” Her Gregory Alan Isakov’s released earlier this year. debut album, “Lonesome No Star Rating System music is perfect for these Bruno Major’s music is More” came out in 2019. cloudy, windy days when all equal parts soulful, blissful Laura Jean Ander- you want to do is turn on the and romantic. His sound is son’s music is certainly time- Terrible fireplace and unwind for a like a breath of fresh air, and less; some of her songs sound Borderline while. His music is even bet- while it is perfect to listen to like something that came ter if you listen early in the any day of the year, there is straight out of the 1920s. Worth checking out morning or late at night. A just something about listening Some of her songs, though, quick listen to his lyrics and to his music right at the start are rock n roll through and Great quiet, peaceful melodies will of winter; there is a sort of through. She is a really fan- transport you to a comforting magic to it. tastic musician, and all of her Masterpiece place. Best songs: “Easily,” music is perfect for this time HYPNOSIS MIC - Division Rap Battle - Rhyme Anime SARA DILLON | ENTERTAINMENT COLUMNIST

Synopsis men: ment or situation to deal with HYPNOSIS MIC is an The first group intro- these groups. anime premiering in the Fall duced are the Buster Bros!!!, Spoilers 2020 season and will have consisting of Ichiro Yamada HYPNOSIS MIC is a thirteen episodes. It is an (Subaru Kimura), Jiro Yama- great mindless anime. It is original property produced by da (Haruki Ishiya) and Saburo fun, brightly colored, and hi- A1-Pictures as part of a mixed Yamada (Kohei Amasaki). larious. I treat it like Sunday media project. The show is The second group are morning cartoons and watch set in an alternate universe MAD TRIGGER CREW, in- it while I eat breakfast. De- where the all female govern- cluding Samatoki Aohitsugi spite the gendered premise, ment has ordered all weapons (Shintaro Asanuma), Jyuot the show does not delve too to be destroyed and replaced Iruma (Wataru Komada) and far into what it means to have by hypnotizing mics in order Rio Mason Busujima (Shin- an all female government, or to change violence to discus- ichiro Kamio). the implications of having sions. The third group are Fling men designated to a specific The First Episode Posse with members Ramuda area. The show is about men The episode opens with Amemura (Shirai Yusuke), rapping to solve their prob- an official government broad- Gentaro Yumeno (Soma lems and compete in a giant cast announcing the exchange Saito) and Dice Arisugawa rap tournament for honor and of weapons for Hypnosis Mi- (Yukihiro Nozuyama). prestige. crophones. All conflicts are The third group is Maten- The raps are bad. The fought via rap battles, mak- ro, made up of Jakurai Jinguji groups are ridiculous. Don’t ing gangs as well as military (Sho Hayami), Hifumi Izana- take this show seriously, and forces essentially boy bands. mi (Ryuichi Kijima) and Dop- you will have a good time. The lyrics sung into the mi- po Kannonzaka (Kento Ito). crophone affect human -sym The government is watch- pathetic and parasympathetic ing these three groups because Right: Images from “HYP- nervous systems and alter the the members are identified as NOSIS MIC” | aminoapps. opponent’s state of mind. potentially dangerous, and com | cbr.com The show introduces it is implied that the govern- twelve primary characters di- ment is going to attempt to vided into four groups of three create some type of tourna- Entertainment | 11 Three Music Artists For Late Fall and Early Winter Weekly Review of “The Coming Soon to Netflix Bachelorette:” Episodes 1 and 2 TALEISE LAWRENCE | ENTERTAINMENT COLUMNIST

Episode 1: as Clare cried four times in relationship is healthy and As someone who has the first episode alone. While establishes communication. never watched “The Bache- this show can be awkward or On the flipside, telling them lorette”, I was excited for the give you second hand embar- what they can and cannot do premiere of season sixteen. I rassment, it is fun to watch is manipulative and abusive. was ready to see if the show with friends! You can gather Wanting your partner to be lives up to its hype, and if I around the TV, pop a bag of faithful to you is a reasonable would enjoy it myself. While popcorn, and talk about your request, forcing them to block I’m still learning the rules favorite contestants. This all opposite sex friends is not. and trying to understand how episode gets three out of five When setting personal bound- the show works, here are my stars. aries, think about what you’re main takeaways. Episode 2: asking and why it is important A lot of people are not Episode Two of “The to you. Make sure that you too sure about the age gap be- Bachelorette” was a real are treating your partner like tween some contestants and doozy. With the previous epi- a human and you aren’t being Oct. 28: The first Netflix holi- Clare Crawley. She is the old- sode’s sneak peek, viewers manipulative or abusive. day movie to drop this year is est Bachelorette ever at the were expecting lots of drama, To win a date with Clare, “Holidate,” starring Emma age of thirty-nine. The young- and were delivered just that. the contestants have to win a Roberts and Luke Bracey. est contestants are twenty-six, Clare sent a contestant home, game of dodgeball. Upon ar- They play a pair of holiday thirteen years younger than and burned her old dress from riving, they find out the rules haters who pretend to be each Clare. Many people feel like when she was on “The Bache- have been changed. This will other’s dates. | imdb.com this is too large of an age gap lor.” The cry count was lower be a game of strip dodgeball. Nov. 6: “The Endless Trench” for two fully grown and con- than the first episode, clock- Clare announces that she isaA historical drama about senting adults. This seems ing in at only three times. wants them to strip and plays the life of Higinio Blanco, a a little hypocritical coming Here are this week’s main it off as her own original idea. mole who, along with the help from a college campus, where takeaways. Obviously it was the produc- Star Rating System of his wife, managed to hide in eighteen year olds date twen- As the group is prepar- ers’ idea, as the teams were his home for 33 years during ty three year olds frequently. ing for one on one dates with given special outfits to wear. the Spanish Civil War. | dub- When the contestants first Clare, they are all sitting to- It was weird for the produc- Terrible bing.fandom.com step out of the limo to meet gether. Clare makes a small ers to make it seem like it was Borderline Clare, it is very important that speech about how excited she Clare’s idea. Because of her they make a good first impres- is, and finishes by asking who age gap with the contestants, Worth checking out sion. Chasen comes dressed wants to spend some time many viewers already think as a knight in shining armor. with her first. No one speaks that she is predatory; this only Great Demar comes in with a para- up for a while. Clare becomes furthered that idea. Many chute. Though a few of them upset and says if no one wants viewers felt uncomfortable Masterpiece were awkward and a little bit to spend time with her she will while watching it. cringe, the worst entrance just go home for the night, Additionally, not all of was Jay. Jay came out of the which she eventually does. the contestants were comfort- limo wearing a straitjacket, She says she knows she is not able with it. Yosef refuses to claiming he had “gone a little the youngest woman, but she do it, saying that this is not the crazy” waiting to meet Clare. will not tolerate disrespect or image he wants his daughter This is incredibly disrespect- anything less than the best. at home to have of him. It was ful to people who genuinely This was a very interest- nice to see some contestants suffer from mental illnesses ing scene. While watching, I standing up for themselves and further stigmatizes talking realized that the line between and refusing to cross lines Oct. 28: This new documen- about mental health issues. It setting boundaries and being that they weren’t comfortable tary follows a team of archae- implies that people with men- manipulative can be easily with. ologists as they uncover what tal illnesses are harmful to blurred. Setting boundaries While this episode had its lies in some of Egypt’s tombs themselves and society, and is important in every type of dramatic moments, the sneak that have yet to be explored. | should be locked up. relationship, whether that’s peek of the next episode uk.newonnetflix.info The word “crazy” itself romantic, platonic, or famil- promises even more drama is very loaded, and can be ial. However, it is important next time. Stay tuned to see Nov. 6: Based on a true triggering to those with men- that you aren’t being ma- what wild events will take story, “Citation” follows a tal illnesses who have been nipulative. Telling your part- place on the next episode of young Nigerian student who called this by others. Try to ner what you expect in your “The Bachelorette”! tries to take on her school and cut words like “crazy” and seek justice after she reports a “insane” and replace them professor for sexual assault. | with words that are more ac- imdb.com curate and aren’t harmful to others. Instead of saying “Last Upcoming Events night was crazy!”, try saying something more accurate or specific like “Last night was a 11/3: Election Day! lot of fun and the energy was incredible.” It can be hard to alter your daily vocabu- 11/10: A Conversation with Heather Brugel, M.A., Director lary, but putting in the effort of Cultural Affairs for the Stockbridge Munsee Community to change is important as it and an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation, Virtual event, shows you care. 12:00-1:30 p.m. At the end of this first episode, there are clips from episodes to come. It is clear 11/10: Art in a Democratic Society Lecture: Girl Child Art that a lot of drama is about to Foundation, Virtual event, 12:00-1:30 p.m. go down, though the details are somewhat unclear. Water- Above: “The Bachelorette” Clare Crawley | glamour.com works are sure to be flowing, Entertainment | 12 Junk Drawer: Favorite Play/Musical SAVANNAH GRASS | SPORTS EDITOR

Anna: “Hamilton”

Is “Hamilton” a basic response to this question? Yes. Oh well. I am not big into musicals or plays, but I appreciate “Hamilton” because of how non-traditional it is. I was hugely obsessed with the musical in high school, and it honestly helped me through parts of the AP U.S. History and AP Government exam. My friends and I were those obnoxious people who sang parts of the musical at random times and probably annoyed everyone around us.

My obsession with “Hamilton” was rekindled when they toured in Appleton last year. I was lucky enough to see it twice, once with my mom and once with my best friend. I am not embarrassed to admit that I cried through most of the performance both times. How could I not? It is emotional.

My best friend, Ali, is a bass performance major at Lawrence University in Appleton, and one of her fellow bass players from Lawrence got to sit in the pit with the musicians at the show Ali and I went to. When Ali told her we were there, we got to stay after and get a tour of the stage and backstage area from the show’s bass player. It was honestly surreal and made the whole experience Above: A scene from “My Shot” in “Hamilton” | consequenceof- that much better. sound.net

This obsession was once again reinforced when “Hamilton” was released on Disney+ with the original cast this past summer. I have watched it countless times with different groups of friends, and I truly love the idea of getting to see a Broadway show from the comfort of my couch.

Of course, it is nearly impossible to pick a favorite song from the musical, but a some of my favor- ites are “My Shot,” “Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)” “Cabinet Battle #1,” “One Last Time” and “Burn.”

Not only do I appreciate the story of “Hamilton,” but I also appreciate the new meaning the musical takes on with the diversity of the cast. I think it is incredible and the way Lin Manuel-Miranda tells Hamilton, Eliza, and Burr’s stories is quite unlike anything I have seen before.

Above: Seeing the “Hamilton” stage up close | Anna VanSeveren

Taleise: “Starship”

Growing up, I loved going to the theatre. I haven’t grown out of this love now that I’m older, though I no longer participate. I’ve seen everything from big Broadway shows like “Hamilton” to hometown productions of “Little Women.” My favorite musical is StarKid Productions’ “Starship”.

StarKid Productions is a musical theatre group that was founded at University of Michigan in 2009 by four college students. The show that helped them gain Internet fame was “A Very Potter Musi- Sports Views are Down cal.” Since graduating college, the group is still together and continues to create new content. While you can purchase physical copies of their original musicals, they also post all of them to YouTube. SARA DILLION | SPORTS COLUMNIST This is a great way for lower income theatre fans to see shows, as plays can be quite expensive.

“Starship” is the fourth musical created by Team StarKid. The storyline follows an insect-like alien named Bug. He feels different from all the other aliens in his hive, and longs to be a Starship Ranger. The Starship Rangers are a group of humans that are essentially astronauts, exploring space and charting new territories. Their ship crash landed on Bug’s planet many years ago, and all the passengers died or were killed. A new group of Rangers comes to Bug’s planet to rescue one of their crewmates, February. Bug eventually becomes a Starship Ranger and is the link between alien and human communication. Above: An animated rendering of the musical “Starship” | dis- cogs.com “Starship” uses props very creatively. Because they were college students at the time this was re- leased, their budget was obviously not very large. While you can tell that the set is not expensive, it is still well made. All the aliens are portrayed using large puppets. You might think it would distract from the dialogue, but it actually helps submerge the viewer into the story more thoroughly.

The themes explored in this musical are very interesting. With the Rangers coming to Bug’s planet, you see how they are violent colonizers. That’s not a viewpoint often taken, but is very relevant in American history. We also see one of the main characters, Commander Up, deal with PTSD-like symptoms after fighting in the Robot-Human War. We see Bug struggle with feeling out of place in a society where everyone has a specific purpose in life, which can be read as a metaphor for grow- ing up queer. We see the robot Mega-Girl fall in mutual love with Tootsie Noodles, even though robots allegedly have no emotions. Despite all these difficult topics, “Starship” remains light and comedic, without making fun of these real issues.

If you like theatre but cannot afford to go to many shows, try watching some Team StarKid musi- cals! “Starship” is a great place to start. Apple juice | healthline.com The cast of StarKid Productions | teamstarkid.com Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Editor: Savannah Grass SPORTS sntimes.wordpress.com/sports | 13 Packers vs Texans SAVANNAH GRASS | SPORTS EDITOR

The Packers, who are ing. The Packers get a false get something going with a touchdown by Adams. Ad- the field goal. The score is now 4-1 thanks to their start penalty. The Packers couple of big yard catches ams scores a touchdown now 28-13, the Packers on horrendous loss to the Buc- can not get anything going from Cobb. The Texans get on 3rd down for 45 yards. top. The Packers can not caneers last week, look and were forced to go 3 and a costly holding penalty to The score is now 28-7, The get anything going and are to bounce back this week 0. The Texans get the ball have them at a 1st and 20. Packers on top. The Texans forced to punt again. The vs the Texans. The game back to try and get some- The Texans will try for a will get the ball back to try Texans get the ball back is in Texas, which means thing going. The Texans field goal. The Texans’ and get something going. and will try to get some- another road game for the can not get anything going field goal was no good. The The Texans can not get thing going. The Packers Packers. Can the Pack- and are forced to punt. The Packers get the ball back to something going and were defense comes up big and ers rebound after one of Packers get the ball back to try and get something go- forced to go 3 and 0 by forces the Texans to turn the worst losses in Aaron try and get something go- ing. The Packers are able to the Packers’ defense. The the ball over on downs. The Rodgers’ career? We will ing. The Packers get some- get something going with Packers get the ball back to Packers get the ball back to just have to wait and see. thing going with a 28 yard Adams. The Packers score try and get something go- try to get something going. The first quarter starts. The catch by Adams. The first another touchdown by Tay- ing. The Packers can not The Packers score another Packers get the ball to start quarter ends. The second lor. The score of the game get anything going and are touchdown by Wiliams. the game. The Packers will quarter starts. The Pack- is now 21-0, the Packers on forced to punt. The Texans The score is now 35-13, the try to get something go- ers still have the ball. The top. The Texans will get the will get the ball back to try Packers on top. The Texans ing on their opening drive Packers get something go- ball back with 14 seconds and get something going. will get the ball back to try without Jones in the lineup. ing again with another long left in the half. The first The third quarter ends.The to get something going. The The Texans get a penalty catch and run by Adams. half ends. The third quarter fourth quarter starts. The Texans score a touchdown giving the Packers a first The Packers score another starts. The Texans start with Texans still have the ball. by Fuller. The score is now down. The Texans get an- touchdown by number 87. the ball. The Texans will try The Texans will try for a 35-20, the Packers still on other penalty in the open- The score is now 14-0, the to get something going on field goal. The field goal top. The Packers will get ing minutes of the game. Packers on top. The Texans their first drive of the sec- is good. The score is now the ball back to try and ex- The Packers are able to get will get the ball back to try ond half. The Packers get 28-10, the Packers still on tend their lead. The Texans something going with a and get something going. an unnecessary roughness top. The Packers will get recover the onside kick. 17 yard pass. The Packers The Texans can not get any- penalty. The Texans get the ball back to try and get The Packers intercept the score a touchdown by Ad- thing going and are forced a false start penalty. The something going. The Pack- ball on a Texans pass. The ams on their opening drive to punt the ball. The Pack- Texans get their first touch- ers can not get anything go- game ends and the Packers of the game. The score is ers get the ball back to try down of the game by John- ing and will punt. The punt go on to win, making their now 7-0 the Packers on top. and get something going. son. The score is now 21- is blocked and the Texans record 5-1, while the Tex- The Texans will get the ball The Packers get something 7, the Packers still on top. recovered. The Texans will ans drop to 1-6. The Pack- to try and get something go- going with a diving catch The Packers will get the try to get something going. ers were able to rebound ing on their opening drive. from Tonyan. The Packers ball for their first drive of The Packers defense comes after the Buccaneers game The Texans can not get can not get anything going the second half. They will up big and makes the Tex- in a big way. They were anything going as the Pack- and are forced to punt. The try to get something going. ans have to take the field also able to get the job done ers defense force a 3-0. The Texans get the ball back to The Packers score another goal. The Texans make without Jones in the lineup. Packers get the ball back to try and get something go- try and get something go- ing. The Texans are able to Sports Views are Down SARA DILLION | SPORTS COLUMNIST

Not even three months be more available to watch sees the low viewership as crowds be kept to a mini- missing the bonding prop- ago, people were foam- live games that air at usually a sign that people are start- mum. Going to a sports erty of sports and will be ing at the mouth for sports inopportune times. The sec- ing to pay more attention to bar or inviting a hoard of less likely to tune into live seasons to start back up ond reason is that competi- the current socio-political people over to watch a sports until the communal again. Now we are a cou- tion in entertainment has climate. I think that, along game is less of an option. I aspect is back. ple months into said sea- severely decreased. Movie with the obnoxious politi- think there is a significant sons and viewership of theaters have only recently cal mudslinging ads, could amount of people who are live sports has dropped. begun to reopen and have play a part in the reason- Watching Sports | chicagohealthonline.com/ The 2020 NBA Finals, The limited showings and seats. ing, but my strongest guess Stanley Cup Finals, World There are fewer contend- would be that people do Series, Kentucky Derby, ing live sports happening, not get the same enjoyment and the U.S. Open has all such as high school or col- watching a game on televi- seen a decline in viewer- lege games, and people are sion. The draw of watching ship. The only league that generally being encouraged any type of sporting event has seen an increase in to find most of their enter- live is the atmosphere. Tail- viewership is the WNBA. tainment at home. Those gating, drinking, jeering at I think this is surprising for two conditions would sug- fans of the other team are a couple of reasons. The gest that live viewership of important to the culture of first is that more people are sports would be up com- live sports. In the current home, which could possi- pared to previous years, state of the world that atmo- bly lead to some leniency yet that is not the case. sphere cannot be achieved. when it comes to potential Emmanuel Acho, former I think a decent amount of work distractions, such NFL player and current sports fans have decided as putting ESPN on in the FOX sports host, thinks the that watching live sports on Apple juice | healthline.com The cast of StarKid Productions | teamstarkid.com background. It also means decline is due to the presi- the television is not worth fewer people are commut- dential race. The election their time, especially when ing and would potentially is coming up fast, and he it is recommended that Sports | 14 NHL 2021 Season SAVANNAH GRASS | SPORTS EDITOR The National Hockey back into arenas, but again, physically be at the games an interesting 2020 season. or even yelling at the refs League (NHL) has decided no one knows how bad the themselves. They will still The NHL has even de- when they believe the ref that the season will start virus will be at that point or be able to cheer on their bated having a shorter sea- has made a bad call. The on Jan 1, 2021. The season if we will have a vaccine by favorite teams. The NHL son again as well this year, players believe that it is the originally started in early then. The NHL hopes that also has debated that if the but most teams as well as fans that truly hype them up September, but due to CO- fans will be able to watch season does start in Janu- the league are trying their and give them the energy VID coming in the middle the games next season in ary that there would be cer- best to have a full season. they need to finish the game of the 2019-2020 season, person, but of course are tain cities that COVID was Players and coaches alike strong or to come back things have been pushed taking the necessary safety pretty low in and then the are excited for the season, from behind if they are los- back and some items are precautions along the way. teams would travel to those whether they have acquired ing. Overall, the NHL still still up in the air. But one But what happens if even cities and have the season new players through the has a lot of decisions to thing is for sure: there will the Winter Classic does not there. There would still be draft or have traded players make regarding the start be a season in 2021, it just get played on Jan 1? That is training camp before the to try and better their team of next season. The NHL depends on when it will the bigger question being season starts. While the for the upcoming season. committee just wants both start and how things may asked currently. The NHL possibility of playing only The fans are obviously a players and fans to be safe look different or if they says that they would want in certain cities for a couple big part of the energy level as well as be able to have a will start to look somewhat to make it up to the teams of weeks and then being al- that hypes up the teams be- full season this year. This is normal. The NHL commit- playing as well to their fans lowed to go home is similar fore and during the game, one of the most challenging tee decided that January that planned on watching to what the league did with so having the possibility of parts is trying to balance all 1, 2021 was a good time the game or if it is a tradi- the bubble last season, if actually having fans in the of these moving parts and to have the season start tion in some households. they did go this route there arenas this year brings a making sure that the season because hockey typically The league just does not would be no bubble and the lot of excitement as well to can still happen even if fans rules New Year’s Day any- know when they would be teams would be allowed to teams, especially because are not allowed due to high ways with the Winter Clas- able to make it up, espe- interact with fans and see most often teams feed off COVID numbers in certain sic. The NHL is also con- cially if the virus does not the city that they would be the fans energy. The league states, the league is doing cerned because they, just die down anytime soon. staying in for the next cou- knows that fans are getting the best they can to try and like the rest of the world, Despite this, the league ple of weeks. The league restless and tired of sitting have fans attend games in will not know how bad CO- still plans to have all 31 still has the plan to allow at home cheering on their person this season while VID will be once January — soon to be 32 — teams for a four game pre-season favorite teams from their keeping the players and rolls around. They are con- play the original 82 game before the season gets un- coaches when they could coaching staff safe. cerned about this because season. 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