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PublishedC by the Studentsolby of Colby College since 1877 October 3, 2019 Volume CXXXXII, No.E 1II CHO Waterville, Maine New orientation program garners mixed reviews

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to that type of commitment, “The way it was designed, cussions, and the CAs do a as accomplishing its On the other hand, some By Conall Butchart or perhaps COOT and the and the topics discussed lot, so it’s hard to ask them aims, one anonymous CA OLs felt that certain topics Lead Copy Editor outdoor leadership compo- definitely at least spread the to do the orientating too,” claimed in a recent inter- where either difficult to di- nent isn’t something that messages of inclusivity and Reneissen said. view with the Echo. rectly train proficiency in, On Aug. 28, first years folks are interested in, we positive, and overall what Reneissen did also note “Perhaps superficially it or were absent altogether. arrived on campus to be- wanted to be able to have Colby stands for very well,” that the volume of first was achieved, but I heard “It’s hard to be trained gin their Colby experi- another sort of small term Cubanski said in an inter- years in each “O” Group did from a lot of people that on how to interact with ence. Not only were they leadership commitment view with the Echo. “They pose a difficulty. nobody was super engaged people. There was a bit of new to the College cam- that could get students in- did an excellent job with the “I think if there were during these orientation being thrown in and find- pus, the students took volved on campus mentor- organization, because obvi- more Orientation Leaders groups, so it wasn’t that ing your way through dif- part in a fresh iteration ing younger students.” ously that’s it’s very hard it would be better. Having they were meeting these ficult conversations and of the orientation expe- to build a program from a group of 25 kids is hard. new people; they were getting students who aren’t rience. This new spin on scratch, but I think that in I think it becomes a little learning their names, really involve, or who think orientation featured re- “We heard terms of the way they or- bit counterintuitive, be- but they weren’t active- it’s dumb, involved,” Rene- turning students as Ori- that one of ganized it with various O cause you’re trying to get ly engaging with these issen said. entation Leaders (OLs), group meetings and the way all these kids to be friends people[...] it wasn’t a re- “It was all crammed who were in charge of the number they incorporated CAs into with each other, but when lationship that they were in such a short period guiding the first years discussions, I think was an you’re in a large group you forming,” the CA said. of time, and we spent to orientation events one things excellent way to show how can kind of isolate yourself. The OL training pro- a lot of that time doing through debriefings af- that First both that you have all of We were with each other cess was also a topic of group-building activi- ter important discussions these resources[...] the way for a week, and by the end contention. On the one ties.” Nelson said. and facilitating connec- Years were they differentiated respon- of the week I think a few of hand, Cubanski said she She went further, ac- tions and friendships. looking for sibilities was done well in the kids didn’t know each felt well-prepared to fulfill knowledging that “there In the past, this role that OLs had their roles, so others’ names.” He also ac- were also some really was filled by Community [sic] were did COOT leaders, so did knowledged that it was the tough questions[...] Peo- Advisors (CAs), and stu- CAs, and I think they were program’s first incarnation, “It was all ple were asking about di- dents would often spend the ability to incorporated well together,” and that it would most like- crammed in such versity and acceptance, the majority of their time connect to Cubanski said. ly be “rockier” than future a short period and how the campus is with others who lived in Opinion on campus iterations. in terms of racial issues their dorms. This new OL folks outside about whether or not the OL Ellie Nelson `22 was of time, and we and LGTQ+ issues, and program changed that, of their resi- OL program achieved its happy with the overall re- spent a lot of I don’t think we got any and every Orientation goals is divided. sults of the program. that time doing training for that. We had Group (“O” Group) was dence hall. ” “I’m not sure that in the “In terms of getting group-building Lexie [Mucci] come in comprised of around 25 orientation sessions, they them out of their dorms, I and talk to us, and they students from a variety of Jess Manno had the time and freedom think that that was really activities . . . kind of facilitated ac- dorms on campus. Director of Campus Life to make it a more friend- beneficial,” Nelson said. well, now we’re knowledging that other Director of Campus ly thing. I know from the “They’ve been introduced all friends, but I people had different ex- Life Jess Manno, who orientation sessions I was to other people [outside periences and your la- oversaw this new initia- Alfond Apartments CA a part of with the Orienta- their dorms] that now don’t think that bels that you might not tive, explained Campus Nicole Petherbridge `20 re- tion Leaders, there’s very they’re good friends with.” we had a good be aware of and stuff, but Life’s inspiration behind iterated this point. much an agenda of what Nelson mentioned how sense going into it didn’t really help me the program. “A lot of other schools events are happening and she would even have pre- when my kids were ask- “There were definitely have Orientation Leader then what discussions are ferred this kind of orien- it of what we ing questions about the two goals for it,” Manno programs, so it wasn’t any- happening and there wasn’t tation experience. were actually campus,” Nelson said. said. “One of those goals thing out of the blue that a lot of time for open-end- “I did the whole CA supposed to do.” “When someone was was to give first-year stu- Colby was coming up with, ed bonding things,” Pether- thing [for my first-year like, ‘are there openly dents opportunities to and I think it came from a bridge said. orientation,] but I end- Ellie Nelson ‘22 gay guys on campus, are connect with other first lot of first fears’ desire to However, OL Jacob Rene- ed up being super good Orientation Leader they openly accepting years outside of their res- meet people during orienta- issen `22 saw the effect of friends with people from of that?’ There were in- idence hall and outside of tion outside of their dorms,” the OL program differently. other dorms, and it took stances where I was not their COOT experiences. Petherbridge said in an in- “I do think it achieved me a little while to branch her role. trying to make it seem The second opportunity, or terview with the Echo. that goal [of making con- out and find those other “I definitely think we more accepting than it goal, was to provide an ad- OL Trina Cubanski `22 nections between first people.” Nelson said. “I were trained very well. was, but I didn’t want to ditional leadership oppor- said that the program was years]. I see my [first years] think [this year’s program] We had a lot of training relay false information tunity for students on cam- also designed to foster around campus now, and was successful in getting sessions with various peo- so I was like I can only pus. If you weren’t able to a positive attitude at the a lot of them still hang out people to know more peo- ple[...] with regards to the relay my personal expe- be a CA because maybe you College and give the first with each other. Also, I ple across campus.” topics that we were going didn’t have the amount of years another resource with think that the other goal Nevertheless, not ev- to be facilitating discus- time to devote all year long which to engage. was to facilitate group dis- eryone saw the program sions about.” Continued on page 2

Isgro proclaims Oc- History of the Colby tober 14 Colombus Theaster Gates Security Corner Weekend Recap Outing Club Day p. 5 p. 6 p. 7 p. 4 p. 3 Page 2 | The Colby Echo News October 3, 2019 College improves areas outside Roberts, Mary Low By Bia Malaspina this patio. And what we were slope would go away from the look at how people move and we tore it all up to put four and we’re not separating ac- News Reporter seeing was that the waterproof- building. And we also extended being more intentional about different kinds of utilities un- cess into different buildings,” ing that had been done probably the patio by about ten feet. That the open spaces on campus,” der it. All the steam, the wa- Amundsen said. Students returning to the Col- two decades ago was all worn allows extra space for students Amundsen said. ter, the storm water, and the In addition to making the lege this year might have been out, and so water was leaking to walk. If that’s not complicat- Finally, Amundsen de- sewer were all redone to be area of campus more accessi- surprised to find several new ed enough, we had a steam and scribed some of the motiva- completely new. And we put ble, Amundsen was also hap- construction projects on cam- condensate line leak, so we want- tions for the construction out- it back and graded everything, py to see that many students pus. The asphalt road outside “The construc- ed to make sure that was fixed. side of Mary Low which also so the space is complete- were taking advantage of the of the Mary Low Coffeehouse tion that’s been It delayed the construction by took place over the summer. ly ADA accessible. No one new seating areas installed has been replaced with a brand- happening here probably three weeks, so that’s “You wouldn’t realize it, but needs to go on a separate ramp by facilities. new brick pavement. Some small what you’re seeing right now,” tables for students to relax and has been going Amundsen said. study have been added as well. on the entire Amundsen also explained Construction is still in prog- summer. We be- that facilities has been working ress outside of Roberts. Although gan the day after to create areas on campus that these changes certainly have not can be used as social spaces for gone unnoticed, many might not reunion, and students. She hopes that once know about the maintenance we’ve accom- the construction in front of and accessibility work happening plished several Roberts is complete, they can behind the scenes at these sites. include chairs and other ame- In a recent interview with the things in this nities to help students make use Echo, Assistant Vice President for are a .” of the space. Facilities and Campus Planning “We’ve still got the fence up, Minakshi Amundsen described Minashka Amundsen but once the steam line is re- the motivation for the current Assistant VP for Facilities paired and the walls are fixed construction outside of Roberts. we’ll extend the rest of the “The construction that’s hap- patio. When the fence comes pening here has been going on through from the top.” down next week, all of the the entire summer,” Amundsen “That was not a good con- area torn up with soil will be said. “We began the day after re- dition for anyone so what we replaced with sod. And then union, and we’ve accomplished decided to do was rip up all they’ll be putting in two trees several things in this area. The the pavement on the patio. We so you’ll have this beautiful main production kitchens of took everything out, complete- shaded area, and the patio and Peter Brown | Colby Echo campus dining, and some meet- ly waterproofed the slab, cast a the lawn will be an open space The construction outside of Roberts is being done to stop water from leaking into the rooms under the patio. ing rooms and offices are below new slab, and re-sloped it so the for students. We’re trying to re- Work has been in progress since the day after reunion in June and is expected towrap up in the coming weeks. SGA will now pay for Senior Week, students rejoice By Zachary Bergman dents who did not pay before a all participating students with- SGA’s budget.” experience I’m walking away with “Took ‘em long enough,” News Editor March 23 deadline). That mon- out reducing the budget for the According to Garza, SGA where people feel as if, ‘this place Garfield told the Echo. ey was used to fund the events week’s programs. decided to put the extra money isn’t actually for me,’” he said. Kirsten Johnston `20 and The Student Government that were planned for the week. “It’s not going to be like, ‘Oh, toward senior week in order to Carter Garfield `19, who Matt Jones `20 were also Association (SGA) will fully According to SGA President Senior Week’s going to be much ensure that students leave Colby explained his difficulties get- happy to hear that SGA will cover all costs associated with Matthew Garza `20, the budget cheaper now,’” Garza explained. with a positive experience. ting assistance for the cost of pay for Senior Week. Senior Week for all participating for Senior Week is typically be- “This is the money we would “It leaves a bad taste in the Senior Week in a Civil Dis- “Thank God,” Johnston seniors beginning this year. The tween $50 and $60 thousand. have made from just asking all mouth of people who can’t af- course post last spring, was said. “It’s about damn time.” decision came after concerns When the weekend shuttle that the seniors to pay. But instead ford [the cost of Senior Week], excited to hear that students “I feel very excited about the accessibility of Senior runs between Walmart and of asking all the seniors to pay, because it’s like: right before I’m are no longer responsible for about that.” Jones said. Week for students from low-in- campus was moved from SGA’s it’s just going to be coming from supposed to leave Colby this is the the cost of the week. “That’s huge.” come backgrounds were posted budget to the Department of in the College’s Civil Discourse Security’s, SGA decided to put forum last spring. its newly available funds toward Senior Week takes place be- Senior Week. tween the end of the final exam “We actually just have an ex- period in the spring semester tra $50 - $60 thousand in our and graduation. In years past, budget that we’re just putting to- all seniors were allowed to be wards this,” Garza said in an in- on campus for Senior Week, terview with the Echo. “So we’re but only those who paid a fee not taking away ‘x’ program and were able to participate in the giving it to Senior Week or any- events and programming that thing like that, we just had a sud- took place throughout the week. den surplus and we were trying The cost of Senior Week was to evaluate which would be the determined by the Senior Class best program to give this to.” Council within SGA and var- Because the costs of the week- ied from year to year. Last year, end shuttle and Senior Week seniors were asked to pay $175 are similar, SGA is now able (the price rose to $225 for stu- to make Senior Week free for Claire Cahill | Colby Echo

Orientation, page 1 ficient in terms of pure were only working with the of being used as a pejora- that could potentially be also going to have appli- information they were giv- Orientation Leaders when tive for gay men. Accord- problematic[...] We were cations done the same rience[...] They didn’t en,” they said. they were in these discus- ing to Manno, “[the theme screaming it all over cam- time as COOT and CA explain to us how to han- These kinds of ques- sion groups, and CAs were was solidified] in the be- pus, and we don’t know how applications so it’s going dle those situations, or to tions may have helped just placed in them in a ginning of July or late people might’ve interpreted to become another stu- talk about racial issues.” contribute to an overall way that [didn’t necessari- June. I will tell you again t h at .” dent-leader application.” There were also ques- tense relationship be- ly] have a lot of their first I had not heard [of] this According to one anony- Petherbridge expressed tions as to how their in- tween OLs and CAs. years,” she said. firsthand,” Manno said, mous CA, “somebody may that she felt the OL pro- struction compared to a “There was a lot of ten- Beyond mere tension, speaking about the ho- have mentioned that that gram could be refined for CA’s level of training, as sion,” one anonymous CA some CAs felt that they did mophobic overtones at- was not a great term[...] next year. Petherbridge explained. reflected. “For starters, I not have the opportunity tached to the word. It seems like maybe we “I think that Orienta- “I think they did the best think the CAs felt like their to cultivate important re- “I am sorry that that of- could’ve thought through tion Leaders, that pro- with what they had. From toes were being stepped on lationships with first years. fended people one-hundred the theme a little better.” gram, does have a place what I know their training a little bit. We’re here for “We spent a prescribed percent,” Manno said, add- Nevertheless, many have on this campus,” she said. was mostly in social facili- maybe four hours of them ing, “had I known about it high hopes for the future of “I think CAs leading ori- tation, and they definitely during orientation,” one sooner, absolutely I would the program. entation is really great did much more than social “Fruity” is a CA said. “I can already see have sat down with folks “We’re still in the pro- for CAs to bond with facilitation. They were han- that we’re a step behind and talked about it[...] Mov- cess of getting that feed- their residents and vice dling a lot of conversations problematic because we didn’t have a ing forward I would want to back from both [OLs] and versa, but I’ve also been about resources, and CAs word that has clear, established working make sure that we’re being a single CA of a Hillside go through a ten day train- a history of relationship before go- extra careful to look at what dorm where you have for- ing process for that kind of ing into the school year. are themes we would be us- “is this [Fruity ty something first years being used as thing,” Petherbridge said. Now problems are arising ing,” Manno said. Colby] okay to one of you[...] I think “Again, as the College de- a pejorative and while these problems Students admitted some there is a balance to be cides what they want the are arising we’re trying surprise that such a thing to chant to the achieved that OLs can OL role to be, I think they for gay men. to figure them out, we’re could slip past the radar of whole campus help foster in that role.” should receive either the also establishing a work- administrators and coordi- when were try- First years who partici- same or more training tai- training two weeks early ing relationship and es- nators. pated in the program this lored to them.” and we want to be a part tablishing the role of the “It just was not very ing to create an year also indicated an over- One CA, who asked to of orientation, and it felt CA. It’s hard to do both thought about,” Nelson inclusive envi- all positive experience. remain anonymous, was like we were being kicked at the same time, and it’s said. “I don’t even know if ronment where “My orientation ex- openly concerned over out, so who do we blame frustrating that building they realize the implica- everyone feels perience was very good, how prepared OLs were to but the people kicking us a relationship and es- tions. The first time I heard but I do believe I would deal with issues they were out. It was definitely not tablishing our role - we it, I was like ‘that sounds comfortable?” like to spend more time confronted with. a working relationship. weren’t given enough time not great,’ and they didn’t with my [CAs], and get “It’s pretty safe to say There was a large lack of to do that beforehand or it even seem to realize that, Anonymous Orientation to know more people out- that our training was a communication, and there wasn’t emphasized by ev- and that was kind of ridic- Leader side of just “O” groups and bit more extensive than was a large lack of work- ery group beforehand.” ulous to me. ‘Fruity Colby’ COOT groups,” said Sabria theirs, and considering ing together and being on Within the OL program just sounds weird, did they Merrifield `23. that they were going to the same page, and sending itself, there was also an not notice that this sounds “I really liked [orienta- be discussing some of the the same message[...]In a issue of an objectionable, not quite right? I think that we usually let a little bit of tion]. It was so many long heaviest, hardest topics group conversation Orien- discriminatory word used they should not have picked time sit before we go back presentations after presen- that can impact people tation Leaders would say as a theme and chant for a slogan or chant that had and ask students,” Kaplan tations, but I met a lot of nice over the course of the year, one thing, and we would the OL training period. the chance to be problemat- said. “Our goal is definite- people,” said Ashley Shegog I really questioned the say another, and there They would often chant ic or controversial.” ly to have smaller groups `23. “I think if you hang out amount of training they was no reconciliation of around campus “Fruity Another OL, who asked for more intimate conver- with your dorm people all had in terms of: did they those differences.” what? Fruity Colby!” as to remain anonymous, sations. This year we had of orientation, then you’re have all the right answers, Petherbridge categorized a means of gaining the noted: “They had a year to 44 Orientation Leaders only ever going to know did they know the right the relationship as “disjointed.” group’s attention. plan this and think about and next year we hope to your dorm people[...] Two information? I don’t know “I think it was very “Fruity” is a problemat- a chant, and what they have 60. So, the program of my best friends are in my that their training was suf- forced in that the CAs ic word that has a history settled on was something is still ongoing, we’re ‘O’ Group.” Page 3 | The Colby Echo Local News October 3, 2019 Waterville Mayor’s proclamation replaces Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Columbus Day

By Sonia Lachter of the world, and opened the Upon signing the April bill and the introduction of a host of faculty. This is not the first time “Other members furthered Local News and Features Editor doorway to knowledge and ex- which changed Columbus day new diseases that would have dra- Isgro has shown support for con- this sentiment: “The United States ploration known as the Age of to Indigenous People’s Day, Mills matic long-term effects on native troversial, exclusionary policies has and continues to commit so On Oct. 1, at the Waterville Discovery; and Whereas after said, “today, we take a step to- people in the Americas.” and viewpoints . For example, much violence against Native City Council meeting, Mayor Columbus, millions of European wards healing, towards inclusive- The offenses can be attributed in March, Isgro tweeted from peoples, so I find it laughable that Nick Isgro proclaimed Oct. 14 immigrants brought their art, ness, towards writing that fuller directly to Columbus’ policies the Maine Republican Party’s ac- white folks think they have the as Columbus Day in the city. music, science, medicine, phi- and deeper history.” as Viceroy and Governor of the count about a false connection right to take away the one na- This proclamation stands in losophy and religious principles Columbus has been proven to Spanish Indies. He he was respon- between immigrants and the tional celebration that center Na- opposition to a state law passed to America, which contributions have caused widespread suffering sible for policies which brutally spread of diseases. tive peoples. Every day should be by Governor Janet Mills in have helped shape the United for the indigenous populations of quashed indigenous rebellion, put Members of Colby’s Four Indigenous People’s Day,” wrote April renaming the day Indigi- States and include Greek democ- the Americas. The History Chan- in place a system of forced labor Winds Native American Alli- Olivia Balcos ‘20 to the Echo. neous Peoples’ Day. racy, Roman law, Christian ethics nel summarizes: “There are three for the sake of revenue, and sold ance, which is a club located in Balcos also commented that The proclamation reads: and the belief that all men are cre- main sources of controversy in- thousands of indigenous people the Pugh Center, reflected on Four Winds has tried to have “Whereas the arrival of Christo- ated equal.” volving Columbus’s interactions from Hispañola in Spain. the proclamation. Indigenous People’s Day recog- pher Columbus on the shores of The proclamation continues to with the indigenous people he la- Isgro’s move has prompted “Don’t support the valoriza- nized on the College’s calendar, the New World in 1492 marked describe the merits of Columbus beled ‘Indians’: the use of violence pushback from the Penobscot tion of genocide,” urged Carol but “the administration has re- the beginning of relations be- and his legacy and highlights the and slavery, the forced conversion Nation, City Council members, Lipushultz ‘20 in an email to fused, so what’s happening in tween the Americas and the rest importance of Italian Americans. of native peoples to Christianity and the College’s students and the Echo. Waterville is unsurprising.” Maine native Frances Perkins highlighted by Sen. Elizabeth Warren

By Michael Yorsz &Sonia Reflecting on these plans, leading her appointment by program established during Lachter Warren addressed the crowd then Governor Franklin D. the Great Depression in- Local News Reporter, Local “I know this change is pos- Roosevelt to lead his labor tended to maintain National News and sible. And I know it because department. Parks as well as to increase Features Editor America has made big, Warren continued to ex- morale among an increas- structural change before. Let plain that once Roosevelt ingly dispirited labor force. Democratic presiden- me take you back to the day was elected President, he ap- Weisbrot stated that Per- tial candidate and Massa- of [The Triangle Shirtwaist pointed Perkins as “the first kins was integral to the cre- chusetts Senator Elizabeth Fire]. A woman was visit- woman in history to serve in ation of the Corps, declar- Warren’s Sept 16 campaign ing friends who lived in a the cabinet” as his Secretary ing that while “Roosevelt speech in Washington town house right behind me of Labor. Warren asked the had an idea for a Civilian Square Park, New York City when the fire broke out. She crowd: “What did she push Conservation Corps…he highlighted the work of hurried into the street, she for when she got there? Big, had no clue how to actually Mainer Frances Perkins as a joined the crowds as they ran structural change.” create...It was Perkins who pioneer for labor in Frank- across the park and headed In her conclusion, Warren provided the means [to see lin D. Roosevelt’s cabinet. to the Triangle Factory. And asked: “So here’s what I want it through].” Perkins was the first fe- when she got there, she you to think about. What did In general, Perkins served male member of the presi- stood and she watched. She one woman, one very persis- a role that was multifaceted dential cabinet, serving as watched as women on the tent woman, one woman, and indispensable in Roos- Roosevelt’s Secretary of ledge begged for help. She backed up by millions of evelt’s administration. Weis- Labor during the Great De- watched as they held each people across this country, brot affirms that Perkins was pression. Born in Boston other. She watched as they get done? Social Security, equal parts visionary and but buried in Newcastle, jumped to their deaths. The unemployment insurance, practitioner. Maine, Perkins always felt woman watching was Fran- abolition of child labor, min- “Perkins had, on the one that Maine was her home. ces Perkins.” imun wage, the right to join hand, broad plans to make Both of her parents were Warren went on to de- a union, and even the very the government of help...but from Maine, and she spent scribe the efforts of Per- existence of the weekend. also a very practical sense of her summers with her kins and fellow activists in That’s big structural change. how to do it,” Weisbrot said. grandmother in Newcastle. changing fire and labor laws One woman, and millions of It was this savvy that al- The Frances Perkins Center in New York State. people to back her up.” lowed Perkins to become the in Damariscotta holds an “Now everybody just re- For those seeking a true longest-serving labor secre- educational exhibit on her member, this was years be- authority on Perkins, one tary in U.S history. life, and her family home- fore women could even vote, needs to look no further This glowing portrayal stead in Newcastle is a Na- let alone hold major roles than Christian A. Johnson of Perkins brings to light tional Historic Landmark. in government. But Frances Distinguished Teaching Pro- the question of how much Warren delivered her had a plan. She and her fel- fessor of History Rob Weis- credit she deserves for the speech from a specially low activists fought for fire brot, who provided valuable successes of Roosevelt’s ad- commissioned lectern made safety. And they got it. So insight on to Perkin’s life in ministration, particularly its out of wood scraps from the next time you do a fire an interview with the Echo. New Deal policies. The most Courtesy of the Francis Perkins Center Perkins’ Maine home which drill at school, or at work When asked to provide famous biography of Perkins were donated by her grand- you see a plainly marked an overview of the Secretary seems to answer this ques- Maine native Frances Perkins, FDR’s Secretary of Labor and first woman son, Tomlin Perkins Cogge- fire exit, think about Fran- and her legacy, Weisbrot tion in its title, The Woman member of the presidential cabinet, in 1935. shall. ces and the Triangle women, communicated that she was Behind the New Deal. When Warren began the speech because they are the reason “significant because she was pressed for comment on the Elizabeth Warren would simply a token, but some- by describing the Triangle the laws changed. But they a pioneer in exploring what matter, Professor Weisbrot hitch herself to Perkins’ im- body who had, by common Shirtwaist Fire of 1911, near didn’t stop with fire safety. government could do con- was hesitant to profess Per- age. Warren can use Perkins consent, earned that posi- where we was speaking. The With Frances working the structively to help humanize kins as the main official be- as both fuel and precedence tion.” fire was a huge industrial di- system from the inside and the capitalist system.” hind the New Deal, saying for her campaign. In an email to the Echo, saster, killing 146 young im- the women workers organiz- Weisbrot notes, as did that such a stance mitigates Another obvious paral- the Frances Perkins Cen- migrant women workers. ing and applying pressure Warren, that Perkins be- the fact that Roosevelt had lel between the women is ter wrote that “The Frances In this vein, Warren also from the outside, they re- lieved deeply that govern- many advisors and plenty that while Perkins served as Perkins Center, a nonparti- outlined her plans for her wrote New York State’s labor ment, if run effectively, of political acumen on his America’s first female cabi- san public non-profit orga- presidency, including less- laws from top to bottom to could greatly improve the own. However, he was more net member, Warren has the nization, is delighted when ening the gender pay gap, protect workers.” lives of its people. than willing to disclose that chance to be its first female the extraordinary legacy of eliminating student loan Warren then told the One notable manifesta- Perkins certainly was “a true president. And on Perkins’ Frances Perkins is acknowl- debt, decreasing corruption, crowd how Perkins became tion of this belief came in the author” of the deal. place as a first in history, edged. To learn more about and tackling mass incarcera- the “state’s leading expert form of the Civilian Conser- Weisbort’s remarks pro- Weisbrot takes care to note Frances Perkins, please visit tion. on working conditions,” vation Corps, a public work vide an explanation for why that the secretary was “not FrancesPerkinsCenter.org.” Thomas College names School of Education for Peter and Paula Lunder

Courtesy of Pamela Thompson Courtesy of Pamela Thompson Outside the newly dedicated Peter and Paula Lunder School of Education at Thomas College at the School’s nam- Pamela Thompson, the chair of the newly dedicated Lunder School of Education at Thomas College, speaking at ing ceremony Sept. 16. the School’s naming ceremony hood, elementary, or second- fers four different bachelor’s de- our mission here is basically to education so that we can re- standing relationship with area By Matt Rocha ary education or a master’s of grees: a BS in Early Childhood support students in their profes- ally truly be innovative.” On schools, preceding me taking Contributing Writer science in education, education Education, a BS in Elementary sional and personal lives to pre- top of her demanding position, Chair and certainly when I leadership, or literacy educa- Education, a BS in Secondary pare them...Our overall vision for Thompson finds time to attend arrived 11 years ago...We have In a ceremony on Sept. 16, tion, a program unique to the Education, and a BS in Child- the School of Education is to pre- conferences in her own field of schools ranging from private to Thomas College honored Pe- state of Maine. care Management, a one-of-a- pare those educators to be 21st interest, Montessori education, public to childcare and educa- ter ‘56 and Paula Lunder. The The Lunder’s generosity is kind program that “is a blend of Century thinkers and to experi- and to continue her research. tion. We have a strong relation- newly minted Peter and Paula not restricted to Thomas Col- the areas of child development ence the art and science of teach- Thompson acknowledgesship with EduCare of Central Lunder School of Education lege. In 2017, they donated and understanding child advo- ing through creative innovation.” the longstanding relationship Maine. So there’s a number of celebrates the Waterville na- more than 100 million dollars cacy and state licensing. And Thompson is responsible between Thomas and the Lun- area schools, within Water- tives, whose gift of more than to Colby; their gift sponsored you blend that with startup for much of the School’s suc- ders and thinks that the Lun- ville and beyond, that we have five million dollars financed the creation of the Lunder business practices and entre- cess. As School Chair, she ders “recognize through their relationships with. But we’re the Center for Innovation in Institute for American Art, preneurship and management faces both internal and exter- most recent gift that the cost of always looking to nurture, to Education. Thomas adminis- which made Colby the only so the intent for that particular nal challenges. Internally, she education of a college degree is grow, to develop the current trators and students, as well as liberal arts college with an art degree is for individuals seek- is “responsible for schedules, growing in expense and there’s relationships we have as well as local education advocates and museum for cross-disciplinary ing the ability to run high qual- responsible for the overall day- a great need for support for our to grow new ones.” As leader of business leaders, attended the study and a research center for ity programs in early childcare to-day management operations students.” Thanks to the Lun- the School, she is dedicated to naming ceremony in Thomas’ American art. In 1998, both Pe- and education.” The School also of our human resources as well der’s charity, Thomas can pro- the development and growth Ayotte Center. Thomas Presi- ter and Paula Lunder received offers master’s degrees in Edu- as curriculum.” Externally, vide scholarships and financial of schools in the Waterville dent Laurie Lachance enthusi- an honorary Doctor of Fine cation, Educational Leadership, she communicates with “the support to their students. In the area. “We are active in par- astically thanked the Lunders, Arts degree from the College. and Literacy. It serves between State Department of Educa- same vein, the Lunder School ticipating with Colby and the who were accompanied by TheEcho spoke with Pamela 100 and 120 students. tion, making sure that there’s of Education’s degree programs initiatives that David [Greene] Margie Lunder, their daughter, Thompson, chair of the Lunder A great deal of forethought the lines of communication all take three years to complete, has been leading with the and Kevin Gillis, their nephew School of Education and pro- and effort combined with the within the community, nurtur- which is “a significant cost sav- Waterville educational envi- and president of the Lunder fessor of early childhood edu- Lunder’s gift to produce the ing relationships with local area ings for college.” ronment. We’ve been at the Foundation. cation. Thompson hails from School. Thompson believes that schools so that our students Strong relationships with table from the beginning and The Peter and Paula Lunder Wells, Maine and has taught if a college is to properly run a have field experiences and local schools are important to we want to be a good partner School of Education allows at Thomas for eleven years. school of education, it first needs student teaching experiences. Thompson and the School. in that renewal and in that students to earn an accelerated According to Thompson, the “to have a vision.” She continues, Being active in service., being Thompson says, “I’m very growth of the Waterville area,” bachelor’s degree in early child- Lunder School of Education of- “you have to have a mission, and up in the field in research and proud that we have had a long- stated Thompson. Page 4 | The Colby Echo Features October 3, 2019 A look back in history at The Colby Outing Club

By Claire Borecki and officially endorsed ties from 1915-1917. The in the log seemed, luckily, Features Reporter by alumni trustees of the club reappears from 1918- a far cry from what Out- College, most prominent- 1920, but continued to ing Club members would The Colby Outing Club ly Robbie G. Frye 1882 struggle for another two deem appropriate today. would like you to wear your and William C. Craw- decades or so. With regards to the qui- seatbelt. Or at least they did ford 1888. Frye, in ad- In 1922, the president et debate over the Outing in the 1980s. Tucked away in dition to being a college of the club, Charles E. Club’s founding date, the Miller Library’s Special Col- trustee, was a respected Treworgy ’1923, was one logs seem to explain that lections room at the College alumni secretary for many of four students who died the “Been Outdoors Since are a handful of Outing Club years—he lived to the age in the Lambda Chi frater- 1949” date of origin on logs, ranging mostly from the of 98—and was a member nity fire. He died trying to the current Outing Club’s 1970s-1990s. The logs reveal of the Appalachian Moun- rescue the other students blog refers not necessar- the recent history of one of tain Club. His proposal and is remembered as the ily to the original foun- the College’s oldest, most was to fill a gap in the stu- namesake of the current dation but to the official prominent, and wide-reach- dent experience, where a Treworgy dormitory on opening of the Ski Lodge, ing organizations. few organized sports had Roberts row. which granted year round Back in the day, the been the extent of out- The Outing Club sus- access to outdoor facili- Outing Club once held a door activities available. pended its activities af- ties. more intense manifesta- Frye wanted to be remem- ter Treworgy’s death and At this moment in tion holding under its bered for this contribu- continued to experience Outing Club history, belt the Colby Ski Club, tion. His correspondence setbacks. In 1924, the club members are looking Woodsmen Team, Col- on the project has also sent a team to the Win- towards the future. by Outdoor Orientation been archived in the Col- ter Carnival in Auburn, In a message to the Trips (COOT), and the lege’s Special Collections. which was sponsored by Echo, Molly Gardner traditional Outing Club. Bates College. They were ‘22 said, “I hope that The logs reflect the defeated amid rumors anyone who wants to same tongue-in-cheek, that Bates took advantage get outside feels com- slightly exaggerated tone “I hope that of a poorly marked course fortable coming into still used in the Outing anyone who to win their home-field the office and asking Courtesy of Colby Special Collections Club email newsletter event, which did nothing for the gear that they and other outing-based wants to get good for the club’s mem- might need to get out- A newspaper clipping highlighting the important role of the Outing Club student traditions, like outside feels bership and enthusiasm. side,” when asked how in enjoying the winter, which includes Nancy Eustis, whose father is the the yearly COOT sum- comfortable There was a women’s the club is planning to namesake of the current Eustis building on campus. maries taped to the coming into division which organized increase accessibility. doors of freshmen dur- their own Outing Club in “I want to see the Out- ing orientation. the office and 1924, although whether ing Club take on a more “By the way, you read- asking for the they did so because of a active role in getting ing this, are you wear- gear that they desire to be separate or people outside on small- ing yours?” asks the un- might need to because they were not al- er trips and experiences named writer of a van log lowed to join the club at throughout the week... circa ‘86. “NO?! Why not? get outside” that time is not clear. it’s a wonderful place to What do you mean why? The Outing Club lost destress. I want to em- Because your chances Molly Gardner `22 members and was not re- phasize more peer men- are 25x greater of get- vived again until about torship and leadership ting hurt in an accident if 1935. At that point, the in the outdoors, and it you’re unbelted.” On the club reformed. In 1936, would also be incredible next page is its slightly Current students may the Outing Club took to start an outdoor edu- mocking visual addition: be surprised by this hold of one of the origi- cation program with local a tally-marked chart of heavy involvement of nal farmhouses on the kids,” added Jackie Flor- the drivers the van had alumni and trustees in College’s new Mayflower man ‘22. passed who were wearing the daily activities of Hill campus and used it as At the end of the day, seatbelts and on the other students in a time where their winter lodge. the Special Collections side, those who were not. faculty and staff have Questions continued to logs describe aspects of The Outing Club was very little involvement arise about gender. The Out- the Outing Club that first founded in 1914, in creating or interact- ing Club has a blemished seem unlikely to change although the definition ing with clubs. But in history of exclusion in a vari- for many years to come: of “founded” would fluc- 1914, students did not ety of areas. The Outing Club forgetting tents, building tuate, given that today have the same level of photo in the 1937 Oracle snowmen, going to Mc- the Outing Club’s blog influence on the Col- Yearbook shows the group Donalds, accidentally let- claims “Been Outdoors lege’s campus, and al- as all male, but the following ting breakfast eggs freeze Since 1949” as their date though this has changed year, a mixed group of men in cold weather, general of origin. Given that now to the benefit of the and women. The club was mishaps, and a lot of the club’s beginning oc- College, things seem to documented as one of the walking. But for the stu- curred more than 100 have worked out well for first student groups on cam- dents who participate in years ago, the club’s the Outing Club for the pus to be co-educational. the Outing Club, it does functioning and activi- long run. Unfortunately, other ex- seem to be worth it. ties were not the only Documentation sug- clusionary practices were As one early Outing things that have changed gests that student interest present for many years, Club documenter once since, along with the fluctuated in the years af- even in the logs; one par- wrote, “A great bunch of Courtesy of Colby Special Collections method for creating a ter its foundation. There ticularly racially charged people makes an apathet- student organization. is no mention in Special joke about how “orien- ic, pessimistic, old senior A newspaper clipping showing two outing club members at the intercol- The club was proposed Collections of club activi- tals” name their children feel good about a school legiate jumping meet at the college Outing club slopes. 1,500 visitors for Homecoming Weekend — who’s missing out?

By Dominic Giardini dance, wine tastings, ac- “It’s great being able to Unfortunately for some spend a break with his the Homecoming sched- News Reporter cess to Miller Library’s show them my favorite students, not everyone’s grandparents who live an ule. He concludes the tower, various talks and spots on campus…[like] parents can make the trip hour away in New Port- discussion by reflecting From Oct. 4 to 6, Fam- award ceremonies, an a Runnals Hill; I’m thinking to the Hill. Ewan Frick land, Maine. on the larger-than-usual ily Homecoming weekend capella sampler, and star- of taking my family for a `22 shared with the Echo “I don’t get homesick crowd that is likely to at- will once again take place gazing. The loaded catalog walk up there.” his feelings towards a because I feel like Colby tend this weekend, and at the College. Through- is available for viewing via Kaplan also plans to watch Homecoming Weekend is more of my home now,” on how his parents have out the three days, 1,500 colby.edu/homecoming. the Rugby game against without visitors, since he adds. “I do miss the contributed to his abil- parents, friends, and The Echo talked with Maine Maritime Academy at his parents live in Kansas relationships I had back ity to become a successful alumni will make the trip Scott Kaplan `20 about 1 p.m. on the 5th and show City, Missouri. in Missouri, but I have student athlete. Currently, to Mayflower Hill to spend his parents coming to him his parents his newly deco- “It was expected that different ones now. It’s Frick is the College’s num- time with their loved ones, from Sharon, Massachu- rated apartment. they wouldn’t come. I very helpful to have my ber four runner on a team watch them compete in setts. Like many at the “Colby looks very dif- feel like it’s better when grandparents close by as a of over 20 male athletes. sporting events, and enjoy College who endure some ferent with parents walk- they visit on their terms safety net. I never felt like “My parents are special a closer glimpse into what teasing for this, he is one ing around everywhere… rather than Colby’s, if I needed that net, but it’s because they are the big- their daily lives at the Col- of the “20-minutes-out- it’s nice to see all the happy that makes sense. I miss nice for it to be there.” He gest factors of what made lege look like. side-of-Boston” students faces and families together.” them, but not excessively. attributes spending a sum- me, me. My dad was always An exciting and packed whose parents are gen- Despite the extensive I’ll probably feel jealous mer with his grandparents available to bounce ideas schedule will be available erally able to head up to docket of activities avail- as parents start to arrive, two years ago to the strong off of and made me think for families to engage in. campus without it being a able for the Kaplan family but I’ll focus on the next bond that helps to keep in different ways while my Included in this itiner- particular hassle. and others, Scott intends time we’ve planned to get him anchored. mum kept me in a rou- ary are events that would “The best part about to forge his own path for together to make myself This Saturday, Frick will tine and created my worth otherwise happen, like parent’s weekend is being the weekend, remarking feel better,” Frick said. be competing in the Cross ethic...I feel excited to have Art Museum and campus able to spend quality time that he “never really [has] Frick circles back home Country Maine State Meet more people cheering tours, but it also features with family, friends and much interest in Colby for holidays, but some- hosted by the College, one for me and for the team classes with open atten- loved ones,” he explained. scheduled programs.” times opts instead to of the events mentioned in [this Saturday].” Faces of Colby: Robin Shafer, Health Center nurse By Tyler Buckeridge brought her and her four that she wanted to pursue role in which she expanded Maine’s unpredictable sea- nipulation to restore balance Contributing Writer older siblings to the island, nursing. This led her to con- in the years to come. Shafer sons, Shafer said that it has in the body, with her “work but at the age of twelve, she tinue her education at the regaled with stories of when instilled a “sense of grati- with what’s working in your Robin Shafer is a nurse returned to the United States University of Maine School the health center was open tude” for whatever viable body” philosophy in Colby’s Garrison-Foster and lived in Oak Grove, of Nursing. 24/7, with six overnight beds weather she does receive. Shafer clearly keeps herself Health Center, where she Maine before attending the Upon completing her and a much larger staff. She Anyone who has received busy, yet she still has time for has both served and cared Taft School in Connecticut. studies, Shafer worked down recalled that there was “a lot an email from Shafer will see arts, an integral part of her for the students of the Col- Shafer then pursued a the street from the College more laundry back then,” that her email signature in- life. She believes that the “arts lege for 21 years. liberal arts education at Po- at Maine General Medical and although the College cludes this quote from F. Scott will save the world.” In an interview with the mona College in California. Center, where she worked has since changed the di- Fitzgerald: “Vitality shows in When she was younger, Echo, Shafer explained that Upon graduation, she re- in a wide range of roles and rection of the health center, not only the ability to per- she was a talented singer she was born and raised turned to Maine where she departments. they are still among the few sist but the ability to start as well as a proficient gui- in Puerto Rico and Span- worked as a substance abuse During this time, Shafer of the NESCAC health cen- over.” Perseverance seems to tarist. She loves all types ish was her first language. counselor, and through this began working part-time as ters open on the weekends. have been a central theme of music, though she dis- Her father’s accounting job important work discovered a nurse at Garrison-Foster, a Shafer spoke fondly of her throughout Shafer’s life. closed that she thinks time at the College, saying When her son was born, some of the best music was that her relationships with he became ill. Instead of created in the 60s and 70s. students are very meaning- allowing her son to suffer, Her favorite artists include ful to her. she decided to take things Joni Mitchell and Bonnie Shafer passionately de- into her own hands. A long Raitt, with her favorite scribed her interests, men- time interest in alternative bluesman being Muddy tioning the garden in her medicine and homeopathic Waters. Of recent musi- backyard. She is a cultivator therapy led her to seek out cians, she recommends the of much more than parsley a craniosacral therapist, Punch Bros, a bluegrass/ and thyme however, as she whose treatments were im- classical fusion quintet. has an ability to bring out mediately effective. Her She has recently read the best in the people around son fully recovered and Where the Crawdad Sings her, using tough love and a through the process she be- and The Underground self-described “old school” came emboldened to pur- Railroad, both of which she style. Never afraid to speak sue craniosacral therapy as highly praised. Her interest the truth, her directness is a career. in literature ranges from refreshing. She discovered After completing the Herman Hess to books through her gardening that three-year certificationabout alternative medicine “those seeds only grow as process, Shafer now has a and quantum physics. badly as you want them to biodynamic cranial sacral Shafer said that if there’s grow,” Shafer said. practice located above Holy one truth, it is the impor- Courtesy of Robin Shafer When asked about how Cannoli in downtown Wa- tance of being present in Shafer’s many passions outside of nursing include gardening, reading, music, and her cat. she manages gardening with terville. She uses gentle ma- the moment. Page 5 | The Colby Echo Arts & Entertainment October 3, 2019 Theaster Gates at Colby: Where to Next?

By Sarah Warner Gates’ research on the is- she named a “maker’s A&E and Opinions Editor land led to the creation map”. The interactive of an exhibition called project aims to document Since Theaster Gates Theaster Gates: Amalgam. the different kinds of was announced as the “[The Lunder Institute makers and artisans that Distinguished Artist and is] supporting part of the Maine has to offer so that Director of Artist Ini- exhibition which is trav- visiting artists can more tiatives in a three-year eling all over the world easily collaborate with contract with the Colby right now,” Desrosiers them. Desrosiers also Museum of Art’s Lunder said of Amalgam. “It will mentioned “oral histo- Institute in April 2018, be opening soon at Tate ries”, another student-led he’s been as busy as ever. Liverpool and we are project where they will re- With new exhibitions in hosting a panel conver- cord Gates speaking about museums and galleries sation as part of the Lun- his Ship of Zion, which is across the globe, from Los der Institute Initiative. currently on display in Angeles to Minneapolis to It’s great that we are able the Museum. London, it seems one can to share with an outside “I think it’s amazing for hardly go anywhere with- public what we are culti- students in the arts, for out running into the Chi- vating here in Maine with students still trying to find cago-based artist’s work. him.” themselves and their cre- It was only recently that Gates is also working ative outlet,” Grace Dodig Gates’ exhibition here in with local Maine artisans `21, who worked closely the Museum lobby, Fac- to create new work as part with Gates’ work in her simile Cabinet of Wom- of his ongoing research, classes, said of the planned en’s Origin Stories, was according to Desrosiers. projects in an interview taken down, leaving many “One of the projects with the Echo. “It’s a really students to wonder what that I’m overseeing this amazing opportunity.” exactly is Gates up to in However, Desrosiers also Courtesy of the Echo his collaboration with the emphasized that students College now? don’t need to see Gates Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates was announced as the Distinguished Artist and Director of Artist Initiatives in a 3-year contract with the Colby College Museum of Art’s Lunder Institute for American Art in April 2018. Daisy Desrosiers, Pro- face-to-face to interact gram Director for the Lun- with him, speaking of his der Institute of American Facsimile Cabinet of Wom- Art, has been working “I think en’s Origin Stories as an in- closely with Gates since direct method of dialogue. his contract with the Col- [Gates] has “It is kind of another way lege was announced. She to interact with the work of says that while Gates’ work had a really an artist and be in contact might not be visible on positive im- with him by extension,” campus at the moment, Desrosiers said of the ex- they are still collaborating pact on the hibition. “That allows for behind-the-scenes on a va- more in-depth experience riety of projects and initia- Museum, for some students.” tives. espeically Dodig agreed, claim- “It develops in different ing the hands-on ap- phases, which we’re still ex- in light of proach of the exhibit ploring with him since the allowed her to connect Lunder Institute is quite his recent with the artwork in a way new and all our roles un- exhibition.” she never had before. precedented,” Desrosiers “It allowed Colby stu- said in an interview with dents to become the art- the Echo. “We’ve developed Marina Takagi `21 ists,” Dodig said. “While a plan with Theaster on dif- Co-chair of the Museum it was his work of art, ferent fronts. Sometimes it’s Student Adivsory Board it was open to interpre- Photo by Sarah Warner `21 more public facing, in con- tation in a way that we text of the talk or the class haven’t seen before. Not A selection of images from Gates’ Facsimile Cabinet of Women’s Origin Stories, which allowed students and visitors visits [during his residency everybody can pick up a to pull frames from the shelves and curate their own selection of images. in 2017]. On other occa- paintbrush and make a sions, it’s more research— work of art, but almost Black Artists Retreat, they “It was in conjunction with closely. inward facing with collab- everybody can tell a sto- have such a special and with Black History Month “That’s just one of the orators or Maine-based semester with him has ry using the materials in great memory of it because which I thought was really ways that Theaster is communities.” to do with a few of our front of them.” they have the opportunity powerful, especially for a helping us elevate and One example of such Maine communities of The Lunder Institute is to just be present, which lot of students of color. It share our work,” Des- collaboration with Maine makers—actually, wood- also collaborating with I think is very rare today. was a good way to encour- rosiers said. “His plat- communities is Gates’ workers that are working Gates outside of Maine. It’s an incredible chance.” age discussion of race and form has such an echo.” research on Malaga, an really closely with Theast- Perhaps most significant- These are the kinds of identity on campus.” However, all of this is island off the coast of er on building a new proj- ly, they are working with community and discourse As the nature of Gates’ just the tip of the iceberg Maine that was home to ect. So when I say research, him on the Black Art- that Gates brings back with work is extremely inter- in Gates’ collaboration a mixed-race population it’s not Theaster in a room ists Retreat, an annual him into his work with the personal and social, he with the Lunder Institute, until 1912, when local reading. If you know him, gathering of black artists Institute and the Museum. has also given the Insti- according to Desrosiers. government forced their he’s a very active and en- started by Gates and Chi- “I think [Gates] has had tute access to a far-reach- “I’m excited for what’s eviction. He presented gaging person. It’s always cago-based sculptor Eliza a really positive impact ing network of fellow still in development. his work on Malaga in a in relational perspective. Myrie in 2013. This year’s on the Museum, especial- artists. This October, for There’s a lot cooking talk hosted by the Lun- So it’s always meeting peo- Retreat will be held at the ly in light of his recent ex- example, the College will and there’s a lot that is der Institute in Nov. 2018, ple, bringing new groups Park Avenue Armory in hibit [Facsimile Cabinet of be welcoming renowned still in motion, but it’s alongside Maine-based of people together.” New York City. Women’s Origin Stories] ,” photographer Carrie Mae just exciting to share artist Daniel Minter and Desrosiers says that “It’s such a special ini- co-chair of the Museum Weems, and in the spring, and be in conversation Bates College Associate this work ties into a stu- tiative,” Desrosiers said of Student Advisory Board up-and-coming video and witness this all to- Professor of American dent-led initiative over- the event. “When you hear Marina Takagi `21 said in artist Ja’Tovia Gary, both gether. That’s the biggest Studies Myron easley. seen by the Institute that about past participants of an interview with the Echo. of who Gates has worked gift of this affiliation.” Coffee and vibes on Saturday night

By Milo Lani-Caputo ing the Vietnam War.” laid-back environment. The Events like this one are A&E Reporter Kacey Casad `21 also took “vibes” were very supportive being put in place partially to the stage Saturday night. and positive. As Casad said. help offer students oppor- This past Saturday night, Electing to skip the stool “It’s super chill and low-key, tunities to have fun on the Sept. 28, the Mary Low Cof- she sat cross-legged facing so people shouldn’t be afraid weekend without having fee House conducted the first the audience, and played of it. I think it’s really good.” to turn to the bottle. This Interested in having in a long line of weekly enter- Elliot added, “I’m glad it ex- weekly event is a great tainment segments. Shortly ists. I had fun playing. I was chance to have some good, your artwork featured after 9 P.M., the coffee house’s “It might add a nervous wreck but it was clean fun and celebrate the lights were dimmed, and the what it was.” talent of the student body. stage was bathed in a warm, a really chill This weekly exhibition The Mary Low Coffee in the Echo? soft glow. Picking up his element where of campus entertainers is House is open from 9 acoustic guitar, Elliot Penn a change in the campus P.M. to 11 P.M. each Sat- `20 took the stage, and start- people can go community. The perform- urday, now with free en- ed off the night with some drink coffee ers thought it could even tertainment. They serve Contact Sarah Warner (sewarn21@ slow, calm acoustic music. have the power to impact a multitude of drinks colby.edu) for more information on The audience, an about and listen to the Saturday night cul- from coffee and chai tea 10-person mixture of friends ture at Colby. “I think it to hot chocolate. The how to get involved! and strangers, relaxed on the folk.” might add a really chill ele- coffee house accepts cash sofas and chairs, drinks in Kacey Casad `21 ment where people can go and Colby card pay- hand, and allowed Penn to Musician drink coffee and listen ments. Students are en- take them on a journey of to folk, which I think is couraged to pay a visit to emotion. Penn addressed his lacking on this campus.” the coffee house this Sat- audience nonchalantly, while Casad said. Penn added, urday Oct. 5, and check simultaneously captivating us us some of her favorite folk “We have a lot of party- out the scene. Campus Life all with his emotive playing. tunes. She too held the atten- ing here. It’d be nice to is also still booking enter- He strummed his last chord, tion of the room impressively see some people come tainers for the fall semes- and I heard a girl on the couch well. A highlight of the show out [and] listen to some ter. According to their whisper, “that was amazing.” was her tasteful acoustic gui- acoustic sad music. May- ColbyNow post, they are After some Leonard Cohen tar/kazoo rendition of Child- be it’ll get some popu- looking for a “coffee house and an original or two, Penn ish Gambino’s “Redbone.” larity around campus, vibe.” Interested students said, “time for a happy song. The performers made the [and] spread the word should contact Danielle This one’s about draft-dodg- coffee house a very calm and or something.” Hague at drhauge@colby. Page 6 | The Colby Echo Opinions October 3, 2019 Security corner with Bob Williams: running safety

By Bob Williams ears may help you avoid aware you are, the less something tells you a situ- ment and do not verbally training in self-defense. Head of Campus Security dangers your eyes may vulnerable you are. ation is not “right”, it isn’t. harass others. Use dis- When using multi-use miss during evening or Carry a cell phone or Alter or vary your run- cretion in acknowledging trails, follow the rules of Every week, Colby Di- early morning runs. ning route pattern; run in strangers. Look directly at the road. If you alter your rector of Security Robert Run against traffic familiar areas if possible. others and be observant, direction, look over your Williams writes about a se- so you can observe ap- In unfamiliar areas, such but keep your distance should before crossing the curity issue that may affect proaching automobiles. as while traveling, con- and keep moving. trail to avoid a potential the student population. By facing on-coming Run against tact a local RRCA club Wear reflective materi- collision with an oncoming Now that the new ac- traffic, you may be able or running store. Know cyclist or passing runner. ademic year has started to react quicker than if it traffic so you where open businesses or CALL POLICE IMMEDI- and students are back, is behind you. can observe stores are located in case ATELY if something hap- many are taking advan- Look both ways before of emergency. pens to you or someone tage of the nice weather crossing. Be sure the driv- approaching Run with a partner. Run Be cautious else, or you notice any- and running outside. To er of a car acknowledges automobiles. with a dog. when run- one out of the ordinary. ensure everyone makes your right-of-way before Write down or leave It is important to report it back safely from their crossing in front of a ve- word of the direction of ning on incidents immediately. If run I want to remind you hicle. Obey traffic signals. your run. Tell friends and on campus call Security, of the running tips below Carry identification or change for a phone call. family of your favorite the trails 859-5530 or off-campus offered by the Road Run- write your name, phone Know the locations of running routes. on cam- call 911. ners Club of America as number, and blood type public phones along your Avoid unpopulated ar- Colby students need to well as a note regarding on the inside sole of your regular route. eas, deserted streets, and pus and be cautious when running the Colby running trails. running shoe. Include any Trust your intuition overgrown trails. Avoid stay on the on the trails on campus and DON’T WEAR HEAD- medical information. about a person or an area. unlit areas, especially at stay on the marked Colby PHONES. Always stay alert and React on your intuition night. Run clear of parked marked trails. This is especially Use your ears to be aware aware of what’s going on and avoid a person or sit- cars or bushes. important for the trails off of your surroundings. Your around you. The more uation if you’re unsure. If Ignore verbal harass- Colby the power lines between trails. Lincoln Street and Wash- ington Street. Much of the Mary Farnko Layout Editor property on each side of Mady Hand Layout Editor the power line is privately Eliza Pohle Layout Editor al if you must run before owned and the landowner Sabrina Rabins Layout Editor dawn or after dark. Avoid does not want people tres- Zachary Bergman News Editor running on the street passing on his property. Bia Malaspina News Reporter when it is dark. Let’s be respectful of their Dominic Giardini News Reporter Practice memorizing li- property and privacy. 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By Aidan Larned next round. They eked 5-1, 4-1 in conference. Sports Reporter out the victory against a Eliza Mell `20 scored the tough Wellesley pair, and first goal. The second Mens Tennis they would then move goal came from Geor- Colby College hosted the on to play against a Wes- gia Cassidy `20. Head- Division III regional ten- leyan pair in the second ing into overtime with a nis tournament over the round. Callie Nesbitt `21 2-2 score, Emily Hogan weekend. Jan Wenger `23 and Katharine Dougherty `21 was the Mules’ sav- grabbed an easy two set `22 also saw the court, but ior, who snagged the late- victory over a Springfield unfortunately they fell to game winner. Against College single before bat- a tough Bowdoin pair in Utica, Mell and Cassidy tling the Brandeis third- the first round. The Mules would both record easy seeder. In an intense match, had three players compet- goals, and Hwida Nwass Wenger fell with a score of ing in the singles draw as `23 scored her first goal 7-5, 3-6, 6-7. Scott Altmey- well. Levitz managed an of the season to seal the er `20 played singles as well, easy win against a player deal. The Mules are look- but he was knocked out in from Mt. Holyoke but fell ing forward to having the first round by a player to a Middlebury single in Williams College on our from Bowdoin college. the next round. Xu lost to home turf next weekend. In doubles, Altmeyer and the first seed in the first Wenger linked up against a round. Nesbitt advanced Mens Soccer Bates College pairing, and past the first round but The Colby Men’s soc- they put up a tremendous had a hard-fought loss cer team played away at match. Unfortunately, they against an Amherst player Hamilton this weekend. narrowly lost. Colby had in the second round. The game was deadlocked no players in the remaining the entire way through. days of the tournament. Field Hockey We saw the first half, the Courtesy of Colby College Athletics Colby Field Hockey second half, and over- Womens Tennis managed two away wins time, but no result would Chris George `20 led Colby’s offense this past weekend against Hamilton with two touchdowns. Despite their Colby Women’s tennis over the weekend – one in come until double over- hard fought game, the Mules were not able to walk away victorious. George went into the game as the third had some action over the conference against Hamil- time. While both sides ranked player in the NESCAC in rushing yards. The Mules will take on the Williams College Ephs this upcoming weekend. weekend as well. Carly ton and one against Utica. put shots on net, goalies Levitz `22 and Crystal The Hamilton game was too were making saves. Xu `23 pulled out a well- a thriller – Colby secur- At the 109-minute mark, fender and barely trickled great on the attack, and Football deserved win in the first ing a win in overtime to a Hamilton shot was de- over the line. Colby looks the Mules couldn’t climb Colby Football had a round to advance to the improve their record to flected by a Colby de- forward to a midweek out of the hole. They’d tough weekend against home against Husson and end up losing match one Hamilton. Hamilton’s first a game against the Wil- 3-0. Elizabeth Middle- score was on a deep pass. liam Ephs at home this brook `21 led the team Colby would quickly hit weekend. with 7 kills while Ni- back with a David Smith cole Petherbridge `20 `20 touchdown after a Womens Soccer led the hitters with a quick drive. Turnovers The Colby Women’s 0.100 kill percentage. In caused problems for Colby soccer team traveled to the second game against as a muffed long snap led Hamilton as well. The Springfield College, the to Hamilton’s next score. Continentals got out to Mules jumped out quick- Hamilton would continue an early start which car- ly. They got a quick 4-1 with an over 60-yard drive ried through to the be- lead off of a few differ- with an 11-yard touch- ginning of the second ent kills. Springfield down. However, Moises half. For their “Fall- struck back winning the Celaya `22 made his third coming” weekend, they next four points and car- field goal of the season, netted two goals in the rying that momentum keeping his 100% streak. first half and three goals through the game, which The game started falling in in the second half be- they won 25-15. That Hamilton’s direction from fore Colby got a chance very same momentum there. In the last four min- to strike. Charlotte would carry over into utes of the first half Ham- White `21 would score game two, but they hung ilton would score three a goal late in the game tough. The Pride would touchdowns, leading 42-10 on an assist from Hallie win the second game 25- by the end of the half. Col- Schwartzman `21. 16. Game three was hard by came out of the half with fought by the Mules. Af- some fire, but they couldn’t Volleyball ter an early deficit, they work all the way back. Chris Colby Volleyball had a fought their way partial- George `20 would score pair of matches at Bates ly back into the game be- two more touchdowns, but college this weekend. fore losing 25-12. Both it wasn’t quite enough as In the first game, the teams were solid, and the the Mules fell 45-24. Colby Courtesy of Colby College Athletics Mules went down in the Colby Mules look for- now sits 0-3 for the sea- Eliza Mell `20 carries the ball up the field during their game. Mell scored two goals this past weekend, one against Utica first set quickly. In the ward to a game against son. Colby hosts Williams College and one against Hamilton College. The Mules had a double victory weekened and are now ranked 17 in the second game, the story Husson on the road on College next weekend for DIII coach ranking, their highest ranking in the program’s history. They will go on to play Williams this weekend. was similar. Bates looked October 2 at 7pm. Homecoming. Forum Damon’s Want to advertise with the Echo? Con- tact Business Manager Kevin Ahn at Discount [email protected] Beverages

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