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WEDNESDAY January 25, 2017 Vol. 147, Issue. 11 Lewiston, Maine FORUM ARTS & LEISURE SPORTS
Will Murray ‘20 takes a Matthew Winter ’18 shines Bates’ ski teams stand against critics of a light on Bates’ Steel Pan kick off their Canada Goose coats. Orchestra. carnival season.
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The new era of President School of Steel Pan Donald Trump A recap of President Trump’s inaugural address with commentary from Professor John Baughman.
Bates Steel Pan Orchestra in action. JAMES MACDONALD/THE BATES STUDENT register drums, the guitars, cellos, MATTHEW WINTER and basses, are used more for back- STAFF WRITER ground loops. Arguably Bates’ most hidden Imagine Paul Rudd mixed with gem, the Steel Pan Orchestra now Jack Black from School of Rock and features 16 students who come to- you will get Duncan Hardy, the un- Students gather in the Fireplace Lounge in Commons to watch the inauguration. gether for three hours on Tursday fappable leader of the Bates Steel JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT nights to give their hearts to the steel Pan Orchestra and a guru in the pan. After slowly building momen- world of steel pans. Duncan took Washington. D.C. and [give] it back ing the country and providing hope over the orchestra two years ago, MARIAM HAYRAPETYAN to [us], the American people” (Inau- and vision for a new beginning.” tum and gaining popularity over the ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR past few years, the Steel Pan Orches- completely changing the course of gural Address: Trump’s full speech, Baughman believes that, “the speci- steel pan at Bates. Sure, playing steel CNN). fcity of his critiques in contrast to tra is ready to take over Bates Col- lege this semester. pan is very fun, but playing steel pan On Friday the 20th, while stu- He went on to say that he the vagueness of his vision expressed for Duncan is next level. Duncan is dents were getting ready to jump strongly believes in buying Ameri- in the speech suggested to me that Originating in Trinidad and Tobago (and standing as the na- a profession steel pannist, even trav- into the freezing puddle as part of can products and hiring Ameri- he still had much more sense of eling all the way to Trinidad and the Bates tradition, Donald Trump can workers to complete the job. what he wanted to change than how tional instrument of Trinidad and Tobago) steelpans are one of those Tobago to compete in the World was inaugurated into ofce as the President Trump is open to seeking he wanted to change it. Even where Steel Pan Festival! Currently, he is 45th President of the United States. friendships with other nations and he did provide specifcity, such as in easy-to-learn but hard-to-master in- struments. For the Bates band, no the band director of Sister Steel, a His inaugural address was attended aligning with them; however, he be- a plan for robust rebuilding of our band he formed with friends from by 900,000 people, a rather small lieves that it is critical for America infrastructure, and undertaking that previous experience is required. It is as if you are playing the drums, but his high school. He is a pretty big number when compared to Presi- and other nations to put their in- would take many billions of fed- deal in the steel pan world as he is dent Obama’s 2009 inauguration terests frsts, for he does not want eral dollars, it is in contrast to the the drum is made of steel and there are spots on the drums that make a the director of the New England speech, which attracted 1.8 million to impose the American ways on budget plan his team has articulated Steel Pan Festival this year. peopl (though his second attracted a foreign countries. In the last part of elsewhere.” specifc note. And just like drums, there are diferent kinds that play Steel pans can be used to play number closer to President Trump’s his speech he emphasized the im- On that point that President almost any song. A popular song is with 1 million people). portance of fghting Radical Islamic Trump is seeking friendship with diferent styles. For steel pan, there is the tenor, “Under the Sea,” but Bates’ band He began the speech by saying Terrorism. other countries, Professor Baugh- is not that basic. Even Nick Jonas thanks to President Barack Obama Listening to President Trump’s man stated that, “a certain degree double second, guitar, bass, tenor bass, cellos, and many others that has caught on to the steelpan trend, and Michelle Obama. Te rest of speech inspired me to contact Poli- of nationalism is not uncommon using steelpan in his song “Close.” the 17-minute speech outlined tics Professor John Baughman who for an inaugural speech. After all, it big bands use. Tis semester the band has 16 members, more of the Last year, the band played “Africa,” once more the changes he wants to believed that the speech had “an un- is one of the few shared civic ritu- by Toto, to rave reviews. Te band bring to this nation and the people. usually negative tone” because “ordi- diferent kinds of steel drums will be President Donald Trump stated that used. Te higher register drums, the narily a new president places much See THE NEW ERA, PAGE 4 See STEEL PAN, PAGE 6 he wants to “transfer power from greater rhetorical weight on unify- tenors and the double seconds, are used for the melody while the lower Women and men’s track and feld teams impress at Bates Invitational The track and feld team clobbered their Division III opponents in their only home meet of the season, as Allison Hill ‘17 and Sally Ceesay ‘18 made history.
Bates veteran said in a phone call on GRIFFIN GOLDEN Monday morning. “Track is unique, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR because there is so much diversity and variety in the sport. You have A track and feld meet is quite everything from the long distance a hectic scene for any newcomer runners to the throwers and vault- to the sport like me. Athletes of ers. I enjoy every element of it, the all diferent sizes and skill sets are hard part is trying to be present at constantly competing in a myriad all events!” of events. Long and skinny runners Tis past week’s spectacle took run the 5k, broad shouldered men place here on campus in the Merrill and women compete in the hammer Gymnasium, as the Bates men’s and throw, and explosive sprinters run women’s track and feld teams com- the 60 meter dash — just to name a peted in the Bates Invitational over few events. Tis spectacle is certainly the weekend. Te meet included Di- overwhelming at frst, but quickly vision III teams, Keene State, St. Jo- becomes an incredible display of ca- seph’s, UMF, and Southern Maine, maraderie, competition, and breath- as well as two Division I teams, Uni- taking athleticism. versity of Maine and Bryant Univer- Head coach of the men’s track sity. All athletes competed against and feld team Al Fereshetian echoed this sentiment. “It’s basically a three See TRACK AND FIELD, PAGE 8 Blake Downey ‘17 pole vaults in Bates track meet. ring circus out there,” the 22 year JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT Forum 2 The Bates Student January 25, 2017 Bates students share experiences from Women’s March
on a scale I have never seen before She thought they might be selling “this pussy grabs back” signs, pic- - Haley Crim ‘20 HANNAH TARDIE in my lifetime. Do I think that it them, so she went over and asked. tures of ovaries, and the pink pussy MARY SCHWALBE MANAGING FORUM EDITORS is enough? Absolutely not. How- Tey replied that they were not sell- hats were dominating. I could not I have never heard the words ever, I am hopeful after seeing the ing them, they had just made them hear the speakers very well but I re- pussy, cunt, or bitch used with such turnout at the march, and the love for themselves and their friends, but member hearing many of their goals pride and positivity as I did on Sat- that I saw among protesters that had they gave my friend one of their surrounded putting women in ofce urday. Te women’s march in D.C. Te day after they took ofce never met each other, that we could signs for free. It was such a power- and keeping abortions legal, which was an experience like no other following an election cycle fraught fnally start seeing actual consistent ful experience to be in the midst of I very much believe in and respect, and demonstrated just how much with racist, sexist, homophobic activism from people that chose to the crowd on the backside of the hill but these goals are not a priority for strength and courage it takes to be rhetoric, millions of women and al- be silent before. in Boston Common, not even able women of color or women of other a woman. My sisters and I were lies gathered around the nation to - Anna Luiza Mendonça ‘18 to see the stage or the speakers but marginalized groups. I think the surrounded by women of all back- demonstrate their resistance against hearing Elizabeth Warren’s voice speakers defnitely knew they were grounds and yet our message was the new government. Among these I attended the Women’s March ring out over the crowds, which re- speaking to a majority white com- the same. We were all honored to demonstrators were numerous Bates in Boston. One of the things that sponded to her words with cheers munity; however that could have represent pussy power on Trump’s students, who traveled to D.C, New struck me about the experience and claps. Te older women around altered what they chose their agenda frst day in ofce. Te crowds took York, Boston, and various towns was the ages of the marchers. Te me would shout “YES” when they to be. I would have liked to see and up what seemed to be the entirety of around Maine to stand in solidar- college-aged marchers were along- particularly agreed with her, though hear more signs and speeches that D.C. and the message we spread was ity with the women of our nation. side young parents with children in the crowds were surprisingly quiet, were POC, LGBTQ, immigrant, loud and clear, women want change. Here are some snippets of their ex- strollers, alongside elementary age all straining our ears to listen to Trans/gender non-binary and (dis) Now. periences: children with their handmade signs, someone we could not see. abled inclusive (although I under- - Julia Panepinto ‘20 next to older women telling stories - Chandler Ryan ‘17 stand that is a lot to ask for). Pro- It was empowering and beau- of all the marches they have been testing, I think, is important, not Te Women’s March was more tiful to be surrounded by so many to throughout their lives, among I felt completely safe and sup- necessarily to change things but to than just a seven or eight hour gath- strong, loving and feisty woman af- college aged marchers and elderly ported. Tere was no violence. An evoke, energize, and encourage the ering in DC, it was also the travel ter an incredibly bruising campaign. marchers and every age in between. older woman who was trying to desire for change. I know I at least to and from being surrounded with I hope that this marks the beginning Nobody was too young or too old to march fainted and a little boy gave felt stuck and helpless after election overwhelming positivity and love. of a movement and not a moment get out there and stand in solidar- her his jacket as a pillow and waited day and just knowing that this many On the drive down cars packed with in time. Te day was not only a ral- ity of their beliefs. Te atmosphere with her until an Ambulance ar- women showed up made me feel less people waved and honked at us with lying call for women, but an oppor- was serious but joyful, with people rived. Te atmosphere was one of stuck. Although it is a tiny change, smiles plastered on everyone’s faces tunity for everyone who believes in laughing with delight at each oth- mutual support for many voices and it is a change regardless. and rest stops were packed with equality and democracy. ers signs and pointing out unique campaigns for social justice. I felt - Monata Song ‘17 march-goers in pussy hats. One of - Honor Moshay ‘17 ones to their friends. At points there very calm even though crowds usu- the most amazing sights was the was underlying tension due to the ally make me uncomfortable. Te Women’s March in DC was metro that morning packed with I know that the march was not extreme crowdedness during the - Kate McNally ‘17 amazing: being in a majority female people holding signs high and waves ever meant to be anti-Trump; rather speeches, but people were respectful crowd listening to politicians, activ- of chants and cheering spreading an afrmation of belief in the worth and made sure friends and families I went to the march in Augusta. ists, celebrities and feminist icons through the crowd. Te crowd on of individuals who have been mar- did not get separated in the moving While it would have been awesome express their anger and determina- the streets above were beyond any- ginalized by patriarchal systems— throngs. We had been warned there to attend a march in a bigger city, tion was incredibly inspiring. It was thing I (or the organizers) had ever women, men, LGBTQ+, Latino/a, would be poor cell service, but we I thought that at least some repre- kind of like a group therapy ses- expected. Te entire experience was Muslim, Black, refugee etc. Even so, were shocked by just how real that sentation from many smaller cities sion, where hundreds of thousands an outpouring of support of people I was marching because it I needed was. At the march there was almost across the US was just as important of people came together to scream of all races, religions, genders, abili- to physically demonstrate my con- no cell service: calls were impos- as one huge one in DC. I also think it to the world (and especially at the ties, sexual orientation, and ages and tempt and resistance against every- sible, and only about every hour or is important to allow people who do White House) that we will not al- a motivational force for future ac- thing that he and the people that so would texts come through, with not have the means to get to DC the low bigotry and ignorance to divide tion. support him believe in. I truly be- very limited ability to send texts out. opportunity to be able to participate us. Te march created a really strong - Ella Livesay ‘17 lieve that good has come out of this When my group frst arrived to Bos- in the March. Te one in Augusta sense of community and passion election, if only to make people feel ton Commons my friend saw two was very safe, I felt, but somewhat that I hope only gets stronger over the need to mobilize against hatred women with maybe 6 or 7 signs. exclusive to white cis-norm females; the next four years.
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representatives of Canada Goose. component of the jacket’s design. WILL MURRAY Tese videos are viscerally startling; Tough Canada Goose claims that CONTRIBUTING WRITER the coyote’s sufering seems palpa- the fur is essential to the jacket’s bly helpless. A negative connotation functionality, many of the compa- At any school, clothing trends with the brand’s name began to seep ny’s counterparts-- Te North Face, come in tidal waves. Bates is no dif- into the public’s perception, and Patagonia, Burton, alike-- have opt- learn. ferent; after the frst snow hit cam- rightfully so. ed for synthetic fur. But if this is the pus this year, hordes of L.L. Bean But throughout this controver- central argument against Canada boots dominated alumni walk. As sy, I was left with a lingering ques- Goose, it seems that this argument the temperature continued to drop, tion: why is it that Canada Goose could just as easily be applied to the however, a new item seemed to be jackets are so particularly contro- meat-eating example; a commonly on the rise: the Canada Goose jack- versial? Human use of animals, of held argument against meat eating et. Adorned with a fur-lined hood which Canada Goose is one ex- is that it is unnecessary. It is clear and its circular red emblem, the ample, is pervasive. Te slaughter- by now that a variety of plant based distinctive profle dotted the snowy house practices behind commercial proteins-- nuts, soy, among others-- campus landscape. meat production, for instance, seem are more than enough to sustain the Trends can be controversial. to match, if not exceed, the cruelty average person’s protein needs. Tis Even the beloved Bean Boots re- displayed in the coyote trapping vid- counterargument in both cases re- ceived backlash in recent months eos. Pigs, chickens, and cattle are slit volves around the same argument-- after the company was allegedly open and sawed apart in nauseat- we have alternatives at hand that do revealed to be a benefciary of the ing, deeply upsetting ways. Tough not involve the use of animals. But Trump campaign. Canada Goose meat consumption has been known still, the Canada Goose jacket seems jackets have proven to be no difer- to spark heated ethical debates, it bafingly more controversial than question. ent; though notably stylish, their seems notably less controversial than the consumption of meat. sleek profles are shrouded in con- the practices behind Canada Goose Tough I have posed many troversy. Tis controversy seems to jacket. questions throughout this article, originate from a variety of sources, Unless all those who condemn one thing is for certain-- the Can- such as the quantity of down in the Canada Goose also comprise this ada Goose jacket, like many fashion jacket, or its reputation as a status vegetarian/vegan minority, this con- items, is no longer just clothing. It symbol. Te heat of the controversy, fict seems to bring nuance to the is kindling for heated conversations however, seems to emanate from the animal rights debate. When con- about our use of animals, and our jacket’s notorious, fur-lined hood. sidering the Canada Goose contro- ethical perspectives at large. And Te hood is lined with certif- versy, I am still stuck with the same as we have these conversations, it ably real, but “ethically sourced,” question: why is it that slaughtering is important to consider one take- coyote fur. As jacket sales began to a coyote for its fur is signifcantly away from this debate-- just because confagrate among communities, more controversial than slaughter- something exists, does not mean it videos critiquing the company’s ing a cow for its meat? ought to. Perhaps, we should retire practices followed suit. In one par- I think a strong counterargu- the jackets. But if we do, we might ticular viral video, a coyote is shown ment to this claim is that the coyote just have to give up meat too. sufering in a trap, allegedly set by fur is superfuous, an unnecessary grow.
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Bates students get into good trouble at one of the largest US demonstrations ever. The Bates Student January 25, 2017 News 4 A walk with a Russian Now you have Borelli Ebert ‘17 interviews TA Lera Fedorova. pissed of Grandma Batesies participate in Women’s March nationwide.
Natural Resources Defense Council, CHRISTINA PERRONE the NAACP and Amnesty Interna- CONTRIBUTING WRITER tional USA. Te name “Women’s March” alludes to 1963’s March on Protests of the Inauguration of Washington, in which Dr. Martin a president are common in Ameri- Luther King delivered the “I Have a can history. Over a century ago, Dream” speech. on March 3, 1913, the day before In Dr. King’s footsteps, speeches Woodrow Wilson became president, during the Women’s March de- women gathered on Pennsylvania livered by Gloria Steinem, Ashley Avenue to advocate for their right Judd, Scarlett Johansson and Mi- to vote. Te Woman Sufrage Pa- chael Moore — to name a few — all rade, as it was later known, became promoted the change that needs to one of the most efective protests in take place in this country. American history. Its legacy lives on In address to the major criticism today: the urge for universal equal- that the March has received in hav- ity echoed in Philadelphia’s Million ing too many issues, actress America Woman March in 1997, and most Ferrera responded, “[I]f we fall into recently in Te Women’s March on the trap by separating ourselves by Washington on January 21, 2017. our causes and our labels, then we Roger Williams at sunset as William interviews Lera Fedorova. Last Friday, Donald Trump will weaken our fght and we will MAX HUANG/THE BATES STUDENT became the 45th president of the lose. But if we commit to what United States. His inauguration aligns us, if we stand together stead- ment when I moved out from my but they never understand anything brought severe backlash in the form fast and determined, then we stand WILLIAM BORELLI EBERT parents fat, because before that, the and it can only be a couple of words. of violent protests, arrests and ar- a chance of saving the soul of our STAFF WRITER period before that was somehow de- But here people are really into poli- son all over the country. Americans country.” fning and when I started living on tics and people understand what it were left with little hint of what to Tis brings attention to the Lera Fedorova is the devoted my own was also one of those mo- is, I don’t understand what politics expect the following day for the intersectionality of the movement: and deliberate Russian TA who gra- ments. So before that for fve or six at all or anything, it is just impos- widely anticipated Women’s March that there are many causes under ciously sat down with Te Bates Stu- months, I was working hard, I was sible for me to talk about it, so I was on Washington, as well as its 673 the umbrella of feminism including dent to give us her story. studying all the time, I almost didn’t quite fascinated by this moment and sister marches in major cities across equal pay, access to healthcare, the show up at my parents place just I don’t know, just general mentali- the world, including Bates College’s #BlackLivesMatter movement and Lera Fedorova: I’m from Rus- to sleep, and not even every night, ties of things. neighbor Augusta, Maine. many other issues that afect wom- sia, I live in a city called Orel, ah so I was real busy. I almost didn’t In preparation, artists such as en’s rights. yes it is not far from Moscow. So I talk to my parents, they of course WE: What is the best thing and Shepard Fairey and Jessica Sabogal Safeir said that her favorite studied at the university and I got didn’t like they, they didn’t see their the worst thing about America? circulated their artwork on the in- speech was delivered by Senator Ka- a bachelor’s degree there, and now I daughter in a while, she was sup- LE: I really like that it is pos- ternet as free downloads for signs. mala Harris from California: “[She] am getting my master’s. posed to be with them all the time. sible to bring your dog to every Te Pussyhat Project, created in gave a speech about how ‘women’s And there was one moment when I, place. It is so amazing! And seeing response to Trump’s sexual assault issues’ are more than just access to William Ebert: What did you some evening, I decided to talk to dogs everywhere and even in planes, allegations in November, brought Planned Parenthood; they also in- do for fun as a kid? my father and he told me about his and during studies, some teachers pink cat-eared hats to the marchers volve the economy, foreign policy, LF: First I went to puppet the- hunt, he’s a hunter, yes and I asked bring their dogs, Roger Williams on Saturday in over 100 drop-of lo- gun control, and so many other ater, I was participating there with about his friend, something like where I work, there is one teacher cations. contemporary issues, because frst all the puppets and all these things. ‘How is he?’ And he looked at me who bring her dog all the time. And Tis weekend, many students and foremost women are citizens”. And then I decided to go to art strangely and said that he died two this is amazing. It could never hap- from Bates College sought near When asked what the most memo- school and I studied there for 6 months before. And this was hor- pen in Russia, I don’t think. I never and far to participate in the his- rable sign was, Safeir said she had years and I fnished it quite early rible for me because he was one of saw this, and it is really hard to bring toric march for women’s equality. seen an elderly woman holding up a since most people there were 2 or my parents, my father’s best friends, your dog to a restaurant or some It is estimated that in Washington sign saying, “Now you’ve pissed of 3 years older than me, than I was. and I didn’t know about it. Yes, at place. To shop no, everywhere is no D.C. alone half a million marchers grandma”. Me and my friends usually, we just, this moment, I realized I needed to dogs, no dogs. And the worst thing. showed up to protest — a sum hard Te Women’s March on Wash- we just went out for walk. I noticed change everything somehow, and I had some moments, I dislike this to ignore. For those who could not ington may have ended on Saturday, here, that people don’t really walk, my parents probably realized that American smile. Yeah, not the smile, attend, the event was livestreamed but it is our responsibility to keep just to walk. So people usually go to we need to do something. And I the smile itself. It is very curious how on social media platforms and the fame burning. Tere are many some places to cinemas, to theaters, think a month after it, I moved out people, when you’re just some per- broadcasted on all major television things students at Bates College can to park. But in Russia, it is a general to my apartment and I don’t know son walking and the person smiles. networks. do to participate in politics both lo- thing, you always see kids outside, why, I separated from my parents But this is not the thing. Te smile Jesse Safeir ‘20, who attended cally and nationally. Perhaps the eas- they are just walking, just in the and it was hard for all of us, but we is in their face but then you never the march on Saturday in Washing- iest form of political participation streets. Once when I just arrived became closer and uh, I realized the know what they really mean, what ton D.C. refects that, “it felt totally is to donate to causes that directly here in Lewiston, I decided to walk importance of talking to your close they really say, what is really on their safe. Te atmosphere was positive support women’s rights. Other ways a little bit and I needed some stuf people to spending time with your mind. Yeah, we are cool, and you are and supportive. Strangers would to participate include conducting so I decided to go to Walmart, and close people, and fnding this time. cool, and everything is cool, but in start conversations with each other, petitions, attending other protests, I walked to Walmart. And I think 3 Because before I thought, come on reality they have something in their and whenever a mom with a stroller, posting on social media and writ- cars stopped and asked if everything I live with them, they see me; isn’t mind, something diferent. or a person in a wheelchair, or an ing letters to your Federal, State is ok with me, do I need a ride or that enough? Haha, they sometimes emergency vehicle was trying to get and Municipal ofcials expressing something? I was just walking! Yeah, see me. Yes, but after that, all this WE: How did you end up at by, the whole crowd would make your opinions and concerns. Tat so it was crazy a little bit for me. period, I realized this importance. I Bates? way for them.” Indeed not one of this country was designed by the always talk with my mother, I call LF: My university has some the protestors was arrested on Sat- people and for the people, and that WE: What was it like living in my father maybe once a week prob- kind of collaboration with Bates. urday, concluding a peaceful and ef- government is to be governed by the Russia? What was diferent than liv- ably and we talk a few hours, so yes. So every year or two uh teacher as- fective protest. people’s consent. It is important for ing here? Tis is very important thing. sistants from my university come Te Women’s March was started Bates students to be aware of con- LF: I can’t say that I feel much to Bates, and students from Bates, by Teresa Shook, a resident of Ha- senting to ofcials who promote diference, because I am here as WE: What do you think of the sometimes, once in a few years, waii, after she created an event on rhetoric that undermine rights, and adult, I am an adult here. But I can States? come to my city to study Russian Facebook to protest Trump’s elec- remember to march on. After all, say that we had lots of freedom from LF: I like it a lot. I didn’t think studies, Russian culture and Ecol- tion win. She later invited Linda Bates has long been a place that rec- our parents. I think, well as far as I that, States um, were going to be ogy a little bit also so, yes two years Sarsour, Tamika Mallory and Car- ognizes the value of equal opportu- can judge, here it is not that free- much diferent from Russia. Of ago was the last time they came, and men Perez as co-chairs for the event. nity for men and women in foster- dom. If I may say so again, because course they are diferent, but I mean I helped with the organization of Partners of the Women’s March ing an elite education. they let me go to the city center to the mentality and all the things. But everything with their coming and included Planned Parenthood, Te meet my friends especially in the it is. It is very diferent, it very inter- after that yes, the previous spring, summer; I just had to be home at esting to see how people here behave my professor asked me if I want to certain time, but everything was how people here communicate. And go here. And I agree. Yes, I really fne. Yeah, I think these moments I really enjoyed being here while the like being here. Just the organiza- that they give you freedom to grow elections. Yes, I realize that for you tion, and the students, I really love up or to be with your friends or to guys it is not that fun, but for me it my students you know, choosing somehow understanding to behave was just interesting to see how every- to study Russian. Is a very difcult yourself and yeah. one reacted to everything because in decision to make since it is difcult, Russia for the last few years people but I really enjoy it a lot. WE: What is one defning mo- don’t really care about the elections ment in your life? and just political things they don’t LF: I think this was the mo- care. Tey like to discuss something,
THE NEW ERA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 READ.THINK.SHARE als we have, celebrating a peaceful an extent that is true, but in my view worrying aspects to the fact that this The Bates Student transfer of power, and that comes he has not fully accounted for the is such a point of focus for him, but with a healthy dose of national unintended consequences of using I will name only one here. Te dan- pride. What makes his speech stand the heavy bargaining leverage of the gers we face as a country and as in- out is its full-throated endorsement US in this way. ” dividuals do not reduce to this thing of a protectionist foreign policy, such Te idea that President Trump he calls “Radical Islamic Terrorism,” as when he says, ‘Protection will lead can eradicate Radical Islamic Terror- and a single-minded focus on that to great prosperity and strength.’ ism seemed impossible to Professor will leave us vulnerable to others.” Te position he takes seems to be Baughman who does not believe that It is important to educate our- that other countries need us more “there is anyone actually involved selves on President Trump’s agenda, than we need them, and that we with the issue who would ever claim so as to form a coherent under- can use that bargaining leverage to that it is something which could be standing and opinion of his policies, obtain better deals, whether it’s our “eradicated,” and especially not in whether you support him or not. contributions to NATO and the the relatively short time horizon of UN or trade deals like NAFTA. To a presidential term. Tere are several Arts & Leisure The Bates Student January 25, 2017 5 Behind the scenes of Mission IMPROVable book building with saves the day Professor Robert Strong