the Antioch Record Volume 65, Issue 2 recordonline.org December 10, 2014 Protests: Challenging the Dominant Narrative

By Selena Wilkinson ’17 anywhere but in my childhood For the first nearly eighteen bedroom and, evidently, while years of my life, I lived in St. peacefully blocking the high- Louis city in a neighborhood ways that brought me to child- called Tower Grove South. My hood soccer practices. home is 1 mile from the Shaw I was asked to write this Neighborhood where Vonder- piece to discuss the media’s rit Myers, Jr. was murdered portrayal of what is happen- by police in October of this ing on the ground contrasted year, and 15 miles from Fer- with my first-hand experience guson, where Michael Brown, at home during the week of Jr. was murdered by police this Thanksgiving. So here goes: past August. I have wrestled the mainstream media is doing with leaving Antioch since the some intense framing of the first news article broke regard- situation to encourage fear ing Michael Brown’s death. and belittle the efforts of the I wanted to be at home pro- protestors. The mainstream testing in the streets I grew media is using words like up on with the people who “rioters” and “violent demon- have been out every single strators” in articles about the day since it happened. When highway blocking protests the announcement came that and sit-ins/die-ins happening Darren Wilson would not all over the city. The main- be indicted for the murder stream media has been mis- of Mike Brown, I decided to construing the messages so finally go home. I could not let fully that protestors now pause Photo credit, Odette Chavez-Mayo ’18. the unrest I was feeling be felt continued on page 2 Be Ashamed to Die Until You’ve Painted a Wall for Antioch

By Jon Baker ‘72 money. Mac recalled a fresh- closed the College. Returning Pennell House. Walls were The old Maples fire engine It’s not uncommon for man orientation work project to their roots, alumni volun- stripped, patched and painted. garage, then used for storage, alumni to support their col- back in 1955. Using recycled teers helped refurbish Birch The inside of the building was was turned into a work space. lege. Usually it’s done with materials from former campus House for Glen Helen during cleaned and extensive repairs Tools and equipment were sal- a check in the mail. In keep- buildings, Antioch freshman the years the campus was were made. Outside, the vaged from around campus. ing with Antioch traditions, constructed Cedar Center, the closed. porch railings and lattice were The alums now had a place to many alums also do something first building in what was then In October, 2009, with the cleaned and painted. Pennell work. And the work began. which is a little different and called the “School Camp” and first reunion after the Col- House went from dilapidated The results - quite unique -- they show up is now the Outdoor Education lege was reopened, the work to restored in a year’s time as Theater Building - Origi- on campus several times a year, Center in Glen Helen. The project concentrated on the the result of several work proj- nally used as a foundry and then hammers and paint brushes in group of alums liked this idea Library, the only function- ects in 2010. production plant for airplane hand, and fix up the College. of volunteering to work for ing building at the time. It In the course of working engine parts used in World When you see folks around Antioch. The following year’s quickly and painfully became on Pennell it became clear War II, the theater building campus your grandparents’ age reunion saw 25 of them work clear that the campus had been that a single work project was showing its age. Alumni covered in paint and sawdust, in Birch, repainting dorms, neglected and needed a lot of per year was not going to cut attacked it with determina- you should know that they are replacing broken windows and work. That work began two it. Reprising Mac and Peg- tion, removing literally tons of part of a near-30 year tradi- repairing ceilings. The tra- months later when a group of gy’s group discussion some material and debris from the tion of alumni volunteer work dition was begun and work alums and students who had 25 years earlier, several of us building. It was cleaned, orga- projects. projects were then scheduled been on campus when Antioch talked about organizing the nized and the interior painted. That tradition began at the week prior to each year’s closed went into South Hall’s volunteer efforts. From that The floors, badly damaged, the 1985 alumni reunion when alumni reunion. To this day, attic, reinforcing its 160 year point on, work projects were were leveled and then either Mac Palmer, ‘61, Peggy Ers- Mac and Peggy still show up old rafters and thereby keep- scheduled several times a year, tiled or carpeted. David Vin- kine, ‘60 and other alums talked to work on them. ing the roof from falling in. not just during reunions. cent, ‘65 organized volunteers about helping the College even Work projects continued The following year alumni The first order of busi- to clean, repair and repaint though they didn’t have much even when Antioch University volunteers concentrated on ness was to build a workshop. continued on page 3 Student Shelby Diversity Open Letter to Space 4 Chestnut 11 Committee 12 the Student Body16 December 10, 2014 2 Campus News the antioch record The Record Staff

Keegan Smith-Nichols — Editor-in- Chief Taylor Larson — Assistant Editor Connie Brunson — Staff Writer Hannah Craig — Staff Writer Todd Ennis — Staff Writer Sequoia Young— Staff Writer Layla Saad — Cartoonist Sean Allen — Photographer Odette Chavez-Mayo — Photographer Ashley Bunton — Copy Editor Isabelle Segadelli — Copy Editor Jane Foreman — Copy Editor Photo credit, Odette Chavez-Mayo ’18. Challenging the Dominant Narrative continued from page 1 big-box stores, protesting at Instead, they want to pub- Mission Statement our chants about black lives the sports centers and malls to lish thinly-veiled racism and mattering to instead inform demand that business as usual “riot porn” (as it has been everyone watching that “WE (especially capitalistic business dubbed). This includes photos The Antioch Record is a student run publica- ARE PEACEFUL,” chanting as usual) not continue because of burning police cars, people tion for the Antioch College Community. We this over and over in place of it is constantly, systematically pouring milk onto each other’s continue the legacy of independent, student words about justice. And this harming people of color, vigils tear-gassed/maced faces, and run publications at Antioch and are dedicated is exactly what the media, and at area churches, and sit-ins/ face-offs between unarmed the white supremacist world, die-ins at governmental build- protesters and riot-gear clad to serving as an instrument for recording the wants. To derail the conversa- ings to remind those in repre- police. All of this is happen- college’s history. Our ambition is to promote tion. To quietly make it about sentative positions of power ing, yes, and I have been face informed dialogue, social engagement, and how “unruly” and “dangerous” that “the whole damn system to face with it, but it is not community action by fulfilling our civic and black people are. And to make is guilty as hell” (as the chant the only thing going on in my journalistic responsibilities. it seem like the only people goes). Children are show- hometown. In my opinion, all fighting for justice right now ing up, of all ages, right next of it is only serving to publicly are black. Neither of which is to people as old as my grand- dehumanize St. Louis. My true. parents. My mother attended friends, my family, my eight Record Updates The truth that I found at a few protests with me and year old sister and nine year home is that people from all was surprised by how safe and old brother, and my cat are all walks of life are protesting, peaceful the protesters actually still living there, along with all of all racial backgrounds and made her feel. Surely all of this of my beloved parks and favor- The Record is delighted to announce the across class lines. Multiple is terrifying to the police, to ite restaurants. Life is still hiring of Taylor Larson ’17 as Assistant Record hundreds were out every time see people coming together for happening every day for the Editor. In this capacity she will assist the Editor I was, despite the news saying the same cause for a consider- people of St. Louis. The pro- with running the paper, including tasks related “a small group” or “50 to 75 able amount of time (120+ tests are a long awaited airing to layout, editing, and writing articles. demonstrators,” it is hundreds. days straight at this point) and of grievances and preparation/ Multiple hundreds. Every self-organizing in all different public demand for real change time. The people are upset, the ways non-violently. for all of us. majority anyway, and rightfully People aren’t only self- Please stay tuned to the so. Injustice unto black and organizing in the streets, live streams and live feeds brown bodies is the backbone though. There are rebuild coming from the people on this country was built on- it’s efforts popping up all over the streets. If you do choose about time we try (again!) to the place, educational teach- to read/watch the news, keep shut it down. ins on race and incarceration/ in mind that they are often Regardless of what the police brutality and privi- blatantly lying to make view- news says or what you may be lege are being organized and ers feel both scared of and far imagining, St. Louis is a large well attended, mass meetings removed from the issues at and sprawling place. Every- happen often for mass updates, hand. Please do not let the thing is “a twenty minute drive and long-term demands are voyeuristic, exploitative, and away,” and Ferguson (believe being made, along with long- downright incorrect narratives it or not) is not a faraway term programs to ensure those the mainstream media are and distant “town” outside demands come to fruition. using dissuade you from join- St. Louis- it is a frequented Solidarity efforts, which are ing in with protests that are county right by the airport and truly just public recognition happening here in Ohio and multiple colleges and malls. of the universality of modern all over the country wherever Currently, protests are being racism, are now happening all you might be. Police brutality held in all sorts of places using over the country and world. and systemic racism are alive all sorts of tactics. Inconve- This is a serious movement and deadly all over this coun- niencing people in the sec- and the police are seriously try, and of the many ways to tions of the city that are able concerned about it- and the combat them, telling your sto- to ignore issues of racism in media does not want anyone ries, and seeking the true sto- their everyday life by blocking that isn’t already involved to ries of others, is an incredibly highways and closing down feel any of that. important practice right now. December 10, 2014 the antioch record Campus News 3 inefficient bulbs and ballasts it inhabitable again. continued from page 1 (the devices which run fluo- In October volunteers the outdoor amphitheater and rescent bulbs) with new, high- removed damaged wood in the sculpture annex. efficiency units. As a result of hallways, replaced a kitchen A major project in the these efforts, the college got a sink, replaced ripped window theater was the construction rebate from the electric com- screens, repaired all of the of the sprung dance floor. pany. lights and started cleaning the Built from flooring salvaged Case Commons - Alums bathrooms.There was exten- by alums from Curl Gym, the did major renovations to Case sive water damage in a second cushioned dance floor design Commons, now used for stu- floor room. The volunteers and construction was super- dent housing. The interiors removed the original wall vised by Tom LaMers, ‘68. It were painted, walls repaired, (made of wood lath and plas- took the efforts of dozens of kitchen bath plumbing ter) and rebuilt it with modern volunteers to remove and clean upgraded and water damage to drywall.The damaged down- the old flooring, assemble the windows and doors repaired. spout that caused the damage subfloors and cushion blocks, Farm - Two movable was replaced. install the reclaimed hard- chicken enclosures and three Next up will be figur- wood flooring and then sand growing platforms were built ing out how to repair West’s and seal it. for the farm. The storage floors. They are solid maple Birch Hall - Major work building was upgraded as well. (same as the second floor of on Birch had been performed Fels (Sontag) - Before the the Wellness Center) but have by contractors before it was Wellness Center students had lots of holes and patches from opened for student housing. no place to exercise. Alumni repeated remodeling. However, roof and plumbing volunteers cleaned up an area All told, almost 400 alums, leaks, along with normal wear on the first floor of the Fels representing classes from 1931 and tear, resulted in a lot of (Sontag) building to be used to the present, have partici- drywall and painting repairs as a social gathering spot/exer- pated in work projects. About needing to be done. With stu- cise area. Working with cur- half have come to more than dents away on co-op, alumni rent students, alums painted one and some to as many as 25. volunteers descended on the the area and installed exercise Alumni spouses, friends and building in March, 2013. Just machines. parents of current students about every dorm room was Campus grounds - Bike have also been part of the work repainted. Missing pieces racks and picnic tables were crews. Every building except of cabinets were fabricated built, campus benches were Mills has had repairs and/or in the volunteer workshop repaired, including replac- maintenance done by a work Photo Provided by Jon Baker ‘72. and then installed. Alums, ing all of the rotten wood on project. Since July of 2011, using their own tools and a the bench behind McGregor. volunteers have put in over lot of patience, repaired the Flower beds were weeded and 16,000 hours of love/labor wood veneer on many cabi- planted. A “living wall” was into the college at a value of net doors, drawers and faces. built on the side of North Hall proximately $355,000. New shower stall dividers and to hide the garbage cans. Why do they do it? For other bathroom hardware were McGregor - Not wanting many, it’s a unique and dif- installed. Drinking fountains to leave them out, alumni vol- ferent way for alumni to help were cleaned, missing window unteers also did work to help their college. Work projects screens replaced and handrails faculty and staff. In Febru- provide tangible results that refinished. ary, 2011, alums repaired and can make students’ campus life Science Building - refinished countertops from better. As one volunteer said, “Something old and some- offices in McGregor. The “For me the bottom line is that thing new” might be the tops were made of beautiful the alumni do care. As Antiochi- theme for the reconstructed wood but had become cracked ans we are committed to doing science labs. The original lab and damaged from decades of the hard and dirty work neces- benches, hand-built sometime use and exposure to sun and sary to move Antioch College in the 1930s, were removed moisture. Alums removed the forward.” and sent out to be stripped countertops and transported Work projects are sched- of their old varnish. Alumni, them to the workshop where uled for January 26 - 30, March working in both the volun- they glued, sanded and refin- 23 - 27 and June 14 - 19, 2015, teer workshop and old engi- ished them. right before the graduation/ neer building, then sanded, Also, in keeping with the reunion. Current students (aka stained and sealed the cabinets college’s ecological efforts, future alumni) are welcome to and drawers. Alum Jim Taft, alumni installed waterless uri- participate. ‘68, along with Joshua Miller nals in some of McGregor’s About the author - Jon in the Facilities Department, washrooms. Baker, ‘72, is a retired union brought their carpentry skills And now, West Hall. This representative living in the Chi- to bear replacing or repairing past October over 20 volun- cago area. He has participated damaged or missing pieces of teers started working in West in many work projects. Con- the cabinets. so that it can again be used as a tributing to this article are other Library - Work began in dormitory. West Hall was built long-time participants: Peggy the library in October 2009 at around 1926 as a first class Erskine, ‘60; Joe Foley, ‘64; Gary the first reunion after the Col- living space. Each room had a Houseknecht,’66; Roger Hus- lege was purchased from the sink and a fireplace; some had bands, ‘63; Evelyn LaMers,’69; University. Spanning several screened in sleeping porches. Tom LaMers, ‘68, Mac Palmer, work projects, alums repainted The building has fallen into ‘61; Jim Spangler, ‘74; Penny the entire library, refurbished disrepair and upcoming work Storm, ‘65; David Vincent, ‘65; Photo Provided by Jon Baker ‘72. all of its lighting, replacing old projects are scheduled to make and Richard Zopf,’73. December 10, 2014 4 Campus News the antioch record Student Space Needed on Campus

By Greta Treistman ’17 ters a sense of community, and Life, to investigate the pos- We are crunched for space. also allows students to provide sibility of renovating Weston As Antioch’s student body services that they would like Hall (located between Pen- grows and our needs as a com- to see for themselves. Inde- nell House and North Hall) to munity are solidified and pri- pendent groups are able to make student space in the near oritized, the lack of physical become established, reliable, future. Brown also mentioned space on campus is a constant and take on more responsibili- the possible future demoli- problem. Where is the class of ties when they are entrusted tion of Sontag-Fels, the defi- 2020 going to sleep? Where with their own space. At nite demolition of the Student are we going to hold Commu- Oberlin, student organizations Union and possible construc- nity Meeting? Where are we “serve public campus interest tion of a new student center going to meet to discuss X, Y as opposed to only the groups’ in its place, and the ongoing or Z? Where can I go to study own needs…the student body work on West Hall to accom- comfortably in silence at 4:00 knows where to go to look for modate housing needs until a in the morning? For students, resources” about specific orga- new dorm can be built. one of the most pressing ques- nizations and issues. “Groups Neither Brown nor Rosa tions is the future of student serve important functions that are able to give a clear timeline space at Antioch. are not otherwise addressed on of what the development of On December 3, 2014, members of the Antioch Community The old Student Union campus,” says Reid. Weston Hall might look like, gathered in downtown Yellow Springs to hold a vigil to mobilize building was home to campus One example is a student- but Rosa gives a clear state- on a national level for peace in Mexico. Attendees of the vigil dining services, a permanent run sexual information center ment of support for student were encouraged to share the hashtags #yamecanse, #Ayotzi- space for IGs, an active social that provides for an important space, including a plan to begin napa and #Ustired2. The vigil was organized by Odette Chavez- scene, art, and parties. That need identified by students but taking student input starting Mayo ’18. Photo credit, Odette Chavez-Mayo ’18. building is now abandoned, not provided for by the school. next quarter (Winter 2015). “I slated for demolition as soon as The institution supports stu- believe that the creation of a funds can be raised to remove dent initiative and self-advo- Student Union and developing asbestos. Current campus cacy as one of the facets of student specific space is vital space available for multi-pur- how and what students learn for the successful growth of pose student use includes the at college – it is not just about the college. Antioch’s size and Wellness Room in Pennell attending classes and getting its emphasis on community House, the Writering Institute the degree, it’s about learn- and community governance in McGregor, and Sontag Fels. ing how to solve problems makes the need of a space The two former are often dif- and take charge of your own that is central and symbolic as ficult to access due to the fact space and needs. The Ober- the point of unity even more that the buildings they are in lin Student Union building important,” says Rosa. He has are often locked for security has rooms available to rent already begun brainstorming purposes, and the latter is in and to reserve, in addition to ideas for the use of this highly the basement of an abandoned a permanent space for the stu- sought-after space. Exam- building that has very limited dent senate (which performs ples include “an open lounge accessibility in terms of ADA functions similar to a student and study area, a grab and go requirements. union). market, a mail room, moving I talked to Tom Reid of the After talking to Reid, I con- the bookstore from the library Oberlin College center for stu- tacted Chris Brown, a Project and using the upper floor as dent life about the importance Architect with MacLachlan, office space for student orga- of making space available to Cornelius & Filoni, the firm nizations.” He also mentions students on a liberal arts col- that has been contracted to that space on the second floor lege campus. “A residential renovate the Antioch campus. could be used as a Queer campus needs places to sleep, Brown highlighted the need of Center, Multicultural Center eat, and attend classes,” Reid the architectural plans to be and Womyn’s Center. says, but these three functions flexible in order to accommo- While the long-term ideal “do not add up to a robustly date the unstable budget the is a building that can accom- lived life.” college is working with. Every- modate all independent groups Like Antioch, Oberlin thing he shared with me is and advocacy groups, the need seeks to offer more to stu- subject to change. Ultimately, for student space is clearly dents than a liberal arts cur- the vision of the architects is something that cannot wait if riculum and a place to sleep. to renovate Main Hall to con- Antioch college students want Our vision includes striving tain a library, student lounge, to continue to push forward to discover “new and better student space, and more. How- the process of building and ways of living.” Part of that ever, due to astronomical cost, engaging a community. Expect includes the creation and it is unlikely that construction to hear more soon about the maintenance of a robust com- on Main will begin in the next development of Weston Hall munity. According to Reid, five years. In the meantime, and the future of student space making space available to stu- the firm is working with Luis at Antioch. dent organizations both fos- Rosa, the Dean of Community Photo credit, Odette Chavez-Mayo ’18. December 10, 2014 the antioch record Campus News 5 ComCil Corner Hot Topics Developing Community Meeting December 2nd introduced a new open-ended seg- ment of community meet- ing, currently titled Pulse. For the last 15 minutes of the meeting, students, staff, and faculty will have the opportunity to bring up any concerns, grievances, or appreciations they wish. Pulse will be facilitated by ComCil President Myrcka Del Rio and ComCil member Marianthe Bick- ett. Time to Shine eradicated Due to Title 9 liabilities, the Antioch student Face- book group Time To Shine will be deleted by the end of the quarter. Dim The Lights, a new student group unaffiliated with Antioch Photo credit, Odette Chavez-Mayo ’18. administration has been created in its place. Profile: Amanda Cole University Vs. College ComCil member Michael By Hannah Craig ’17 really complicated issue. I’m didn’t challenge their profes- it is money. “We have to get Casselli requests that we You may have seen her aware of the lost history that sor. I had no idea that anyone the funds in and the support refer to Antioch College as bright, fresh energy around happened because of the clo- would pay to learn that way from our alumni donors. Not a college and not a univer- campus—Amanda Cole ’05 is sure.” because I went to a college just to open us up and push sity, out of respect for the the new director of Alumni She also noticed the simi- where you sat in a circle—for us through but to do it sus- mistreatment of the college Relations and the Annual larities and differences at the most part—and if you gave tainably. We have to raise 19 by Antioch University and Fund. She is very excited and Antioch—for instance, the an opinion or a perspective, million dollars per year for the subsequent closing. happy to return to Antioch lack of a usable student union people could challenge you operating.” And that 19 mil- Community Standards Board after being a student from space to be in and organize and ask more questions and lion doesn’t account for addi- Antioch College’s judicial 1999 to 2005. “It is like a from and the visible changes it held you accountable. We tional campus expenses like board is in the process of dream co-op job,” she said to buildings. She said there were able to challenge profes- additions and the creation of being assembled. CBS will about her return to Antioch. are much safer and healthier sors but we had a lot of mutual new buildings, construction, consist of 12 community Originally from Defi- spaces than there were when perspective.” etc. members, who will use ance, Ohio, she stayed in the she was a student. She said, If she could do her Antioch Cole said, “While I am restorative justice to find Yellow Springs area after leav- “There are ways that you [stu- experience again, she would in alumni relations, everyone solutions to conflicts in the ing Antioch. Between then dents] interact and organize have chosen different co-ops. here is really important to community. and her current position at and engage which is differ- Even so, her co-op experi- me—not just so I can do my Newly Ratified IGs the College, she ran an after ent…I mean, when I was here ences are intriguing. “I hiked job and I’m going to later ask A capella Group school program, organized nobody had a cellphone. We 500 miles on the Pacific Crest you for money, but because After Antioch conferences and programs on had bigger common areas and Trail,” she said.” That was that’s really the best part of Antioch College Finance feminism and queer theory on we cooked and ate together a pretty awesome and dangerous my day—when I see you guys Club Antioch’s campus, and received lot more. But that’s just gen- and a real learning lesson…I coming out of North or walk- Antioch for the Advance- a Masters of Public Adminis- erational stuff. Otherwise, I fell on a glacier…I didn’t have ing across to go to campus in ment of Antioch tration with a Certification in think you are very similar and the right boots to be hiking in the morning or walking back in Basketball Club Non-profit Management from you have really good ideas; that terrain and I fell about 20 the evening it’s the best part of C-shop Creation Group Wright State University. Most you’re organizing IGs, you’re feet. A glacier can also be a my day. Because you’re here.” Conspiracy Theories recently, she managed fund- organizing groups, and even mountain…it’s just a sheet of She said, “I have a real respon- Creative Writing Club raising and alumni relations though you don’t have a cen- ice—so yeah, I fell. I just slid. sibility to those that were here Latina/o Migration Work- at a small private school in tral meeting space, we know I tumbled and then I slid. The before me and to those that ing Group Springfield. that you’re doing it [organiz- person I went with,” she said, aren’t here anymore because of People of Color Discussion Returning to Antioch after ing, building, activating, meet- “was an atheist when we went the closure and what happened Group her student years means that ing] anyways.” and by the end he had found with that. And I have respon- Tap Dance Group Cole has a lot of context for “[The Antioch Classroom] God.” sibility to make Antioch an The Horace Mann-slyva- what Antioch means and a was probably the most revolu- Cole thinks that defin- option for my son—he’s twelve nians Shadowcast Club direct memory of what it was tionary space in my life,” said ing the most pressing current and a half and I want him to Volleyball Club like to be a student on campus Cole. “Then when I went to issue on campus is challeng- be able to apply. I need there WindowCil before Antioch’s 2008 closure. grad school…people were sit- ing and said that it really to be an Antioch.” Fall 2014 Ratified Nomi- She said, “I’m very aware of the ting in rows and not looking depends on perspective. For nations way the closure happened… at each other and raising their her, being involved in alumni Amelia Gonzalez, Scribe we lost faculty [and] that’s a hands to give an answer and relations and the annual fund, Jane Foreman, Treasurer December 10, 2014 6 Campus News the antioch record Classifieds Giving Tuesday Wrap-Up If you identify as a man, The voting was close, par- male, or masculine, you are By Amanda Cole ’05, Director as challenging as it is reward- As an alum, and as a fund- ticularly among the top three invited to the Sontag Pool of Alumni Relations & Annual ing. Giving Tuesday, on the raiser, the support of this com- projects. The Office of the at 9 p.m. on Thursdays for Fund at Antioch College other hand, is just pure fun, munity on Giving Tuesday has President has generously the Antioch Masculinities There are many ways that and we could not do this with- left me speechless and elated. I recognized that support by Group. The group meets nonprofits find the resources out everyone on campus. The cannot thank you enough. adding a $2,500 award to the weekly and discusses topics they need to fulfill their mis- biggest win of the day is how That said…how did we CSKC Resource Room and a relating to masculinity. sion. many students, faculty, staff, do?! Time…when 100 volun- and parents gave. It means In one day we raised $1,000 award to the Speech teers come to campus through- so much to those people who $26,921.00! Almost $1,000 and Debate team for their out the year to paint, stuff brought the College back after more than last year. These impressive 2nd and 3rd place envelopes, and make shut- closure and who continue to funds will help support stu- finishes. ComCil is forming a tered spaces viable. Talent… dent success. We are aware that here Yearbook Steering Com- when alumni skype into sci- In a 24 hour period we have been some concerns mittee to oversee the pro- ence classes or present on the 1st place was awarded processed 552 donations (that about the venue of the duction of the revived renegade history of the United to C-SHOP Revival! is A LOT!) with 59 students C-Shop Revival. The Office Antioch’s first yearbook. States. And Treasure…this …with 1,155 votes. making a gift. Because student of Advancement spoke with Students, faculty, and staff is possibly the most obvious. 2nd place went to participation was through the the project leaders this after- interested in serving on the When people give the dol- the CSKC Resource roof an anonymous donor gave noon and have figured out a Yearbook Steering Com- lars required to keep lights on, Room with 825 votes. $1,000 to the project with the solution. The winner project mittee should contact Jane provide health insurance, and 3rd place to the Speech most student participation, to has one entire year to use the Foreman or Sean Payne for nourish both the minds and & Debate Team with be fair we excluded the proj- $5,000 prize (until December more information at jfore- bodies of our students. 740 votes. ects in 1st, 2nd or 3rd place. 2, 2015). Therefore, the Office [email protected] In fundraising, all of these The winner of the $1,000 is of Advancement will allow the or spayne@antiochcollege. resources are invaluable and Defenestration Gallery and C-Shop Revival one FULL org. Antioch would not and could invest in us that those of us Publications. (As an aside, quarter to determine a venue not be here without them. But who work and study here give I had never heard this word space, in order to fulfill their asking alumni and donors for of our time, talent, and trea- before…learn something new initial project proposal. Come play kickball with money is not always fun; it is sure. everyday.) Wyatt, Rachel, Jane, Liam, and Keegan for a Global Seminar Health final proj- Co-op Class Changes ect! Exact time unknown, will be sometime during By Sequoia Ponzio-Young ’18 As with every new thing, hope the students gain from one returns from one’s first the fair on December 13th. While Fridays may be a the Work Class has changed a this course: “Learning how to co-op, and we will be asking Email ksmith-nichols@ day to slow down at the end bit from when it was first year develop a well-crafted resume students that question then. I antiochcollege.org to sign of the week for many, every it was offered last year. “This and cover letter, learning how look forward to hearing what up. first year student has the same course continues to evolve as to interview, having a chance they have to say.” course to attend that day. This we work toward our goal of to be intentional in thinking Suggestions heard from course is Work 145, a course preparing students for suc- about housing and transporta- the first years include more hosted by the co-op depart- cessful, meaningful co-ops tion resources, learning about interactive job preparation, The Antioch Record ment in which basic job skills that inform their classroom wellness issues surround- smaller classes with our advi- Advisory Board (RAB) is are taught. choices, their career trajec- ing co-op, such as loneliness, sor, and a way for students who looking for new student Beth Bridgeman, who tory and indeed the paths they have been employed before to members. If you have any teaches the required course choose as they move forward “To me, co-op is a expand on the basic skills they interest in or experience for first years, stressed how in their lives,” Beth explained. chance to discover who already have down. with journalistic writing much the benefits of the class Last year, the course was Jenni Ruud ’18 put into offered in the winter quar- you are as a person, in words what many students and standards, and would are directly tied to the amount addition to thinking like to join RAB, please of effort each students puts ter so that the students had a have communicated: “It’s a email Perin Ellsworth- into it. “The role of the Co-op venue to raise questions about about work and the really good idea to prepare Heller at pellsworth- Program is to help students the jobs they were applying classroom and how one students, but I don’t necessar- [email protected]. position themselves for jobs. for at that time. This year, the informs the other. ily agree with the implementa- Those who do not take it seri- course is being required for all tion of it.” ously, do not put energy into first year students fall term. being in a new place, safety As for her hopes for the their resumes and cover let- Beth explain this change awareness, all of it.” future of the class, Beth said, On Tuesday night, ters, those who do not practice and said, “Incoming students Beth directly asked for “I want to continue to think November 25 Myrcka Del their interviewing skills might have so many questions about student feedback on how they about the relationship of Rio’s fish supplies went not get the jobs they hope to Co-op their first quarter that think the course is going and co-op and classroom and per- missing from the 3rd floor attain,” she said. it makes sense to roll out the things that would make it haps build more of that in to kitchen-it. Her mason The role of the co-op staff class when they first arrive. easier and more beneficial in the course.” jar of supplies included a is to “develop relationships This way they can be well pre- the future. “We want to con- “To me, co-op is a chance tiny green fish net, a blue with employers and then do pared to start their job search tinue to make it as useful, to discover who you are as a cleaning sponge, and hard our best to prepare students to by December. The problem meaningful and effective as we person, in addition to think- water drops. Although all show how they can add value with the class last year was can...It’s most important to me ing about work and the class- of these things are rela- to an organization,” she said, that it came too late to be that students share their ideas, room and how one informs the tively cheap, she does not explaining that while last year, useful for many students.” what they think is working, other. Countless times, when have a car to get to the Community Life co-taught The benefits to such a what is not working, so that talking to alum, I hear sto- pet store. If you took these the course, this year it is taught class are numerous, especially we can continue to improve ries about how their co-ops things, please put them by co-op staff with assistance to students who have not held the course. Of course, the best changed the direction of their back, no questions asked. from Academic Support Ser- jobs before. Beth elaborated time to evaluate the effective- lives,” said Beth. Thank you. vices. on the skills the co-op staff ness of the course will be after December 10, 2014 the antioch record Campus News 7 Profile: Jalaledin Ebrahim

By Connie Brunson ’18 to study hotel management at tute in Santa Barbra, CA to Jalaledin Ebrahim is the Cornell University in Ithaca, pursue a Ph.D. in Depth Psy- visiting Assistant Professor of New York. He ended up work- chology. He started schooling Psychology, and with years of ing in his father’s photo safari again in 2006 and ended six world travel and insight, he company in Kenya, which he years later. The life of a trav- has plenty of interesting tales turned into an international eler is never easy, and Jalale- to tell. Born in Kenya, West adventure and safari company. din soon decided he was too Africa, Jalaledin experienced But as expected of someone comfortable in Santa Barbra. Kenya’s Colonial Period first who has seen over 80 coun- He wanted more diversity, so hand, in which Kenya fought tries, Jalaledin wasn’t satisfied. when he got a message that for and eventually gained After 25 years, he realized there was a position open at independence in 1963. Living it wasn’t what he wanted Antioch College, a new place there until 1966, Jalaledin and he wasn’t making nearly he’d never heard of before, attended the first multi-racial enough money. He soon heard he jumped on it. It was three primary school in Kenya and about the University of Santa weeks before the first quar- was invited as one of the first Monica bachelors program ter of this year when Jalale- five non-whites to go to a in Spiritual Psychology and din applied for the Assistant white school in Kenya in 1961. headed back to school in 1998 Psychology Professor position, “We all did fine,” Jalaledin for his masters in said field. and he was offered the posi- explained, referring to being a “It was one of the most pro- tion three days later. “guinea pig” in breaking down found experiences I’ve ever He applied Friday Septem- the color-barrier because had educationally,” Jala- ber 12th and was offered posi- Kenya had been a segregated ledin said. “It was reha- tion on Sunday. He had a week society prior. bilitation for my soul.” to pack up and arrive by Octo- This led him to file for per- In 1966, Jalaledin attended ber 4th. Photo provided. the American University of sonal bankruptcy, and he once Currently 65 years old, Paris, an American college again pursued another degree Jalaledin is working with other through organizing speakers, use loaned items for the time now in arrangement with masters in counseling psychol- professors and students to lecture series and other events, being. If you are interested in Antioch for a formal global ogy. Jalaledin moved to the Bay create the International Circle, to provide insight into the the group or donating, contact studies program. While there area from L.A. and luckily got an independent group that cultural values and practices of Jalaledin at jebrahim@antioch- he learned to speak French into the mental health field seeks to raise levels of con- international communities.” college.org. fluently and traveled to many within the first year of work- sciousness on global affairs. The International Circle is countries including Spain, ing on his counseling degree. Their mission statement is as open to all students and com- When asked if he planned Italy, the United Kingdom, Of course, this was far from follows: munity members and meets to stay at Antioch, Jalaledin Poland, and even the Soviet easy. He spent nearly all his “In alignment with every Friday at four o’clock. responded that he’d see how he Union and Czechoslovakia. time on his education, work- Antioch College’s vision to Jalaledin hopes create a news survived the winter, and if whether During his time in France, ing three jobs all the while foster intercultural effective- lounge with cable television or not he’s offered the position. Jalaledin witnessed another attending a four-year program ness, the mission of the Inter- on a flat screen TV where stu- social movement when the and two more years studying. national Circle is to promote dents and community mem- “This is very different” Jalaledin students protested against the At the age of 57, Jalale- global perspectives and expand bers can come to stay up to commented, referring to going capitalist economy in May of din decided that he wanted to our awareness on campus about date on our ever-changing from working with dysfunctional 1968. get his Ph.D. and find a place international events, news, cul- world. Currently the group is families to working with young After his two year program where he could enjoy his life tures, and lifestyles by offer- seeking a flat screen TV and a adults. “It’s been a thrill.” at AUP, Jalaledin traveled and settle. He chose to attend ing meaningful engagement DVD player and is more than once again as he left France the Pacifica Graduate Insti- with diverse groups of people willing to take donations or What Are You Doing For Co-op? Megan Howes: Wright State University

A colorful character, rience, but is searching for a would come with the inter- Megan Howes is dabbling job with a little more structure national co-op is just as valu- in the idea of a Self Design and a clearer definition of the able to their academic journey major, trying to incorporate intent of organizations that as it is to their individual their interests of chemistry, are involved with international one. If Megan decides to go psychology and the performa- issues. As of now, Megan to Argentina, they intend to tive and visual arts in hybrid- has been accepted to go to entirely immerse themselves ized blend of science and art. Argentina, where they would in the Spanish language, an For their last co-op experi- be working alongside fellow opportunity they didn’t get to ence, Megan travelled along- classmate Greta Treistman, pursue in their previous co-op. side their compañera Myrcka at an all Spanish Speaking Off the academic path, Megan Del Rio to La Isla Founda- School. Locally, their inter- is looking for co-ops that will tion, a public health NGO ests have extended to a Wright offer them a glimpse of the located in Nicaragua. There, State University research rich variety and diversity that Megan acted as a teacher, internship, to explore what exists in the world, while also instructing and facilitating it might be like fulfilling an using it as a way for them to english and geography lessons occupation in the field of Sci- experiment with their inter- for kids of the local commu- ence, although they feel that ests and gain experience. nity. Looking into the future, the cross-cultural effective- Photo credit, Sean Allen ’17. Megan has enjoyed their expe- ness and linguistic skills that December 10, 2014 8 Campus News the antioch record Reflections on the Students of Color Leadership Conference By Myrcka Del Rio ’17 tions about oppression and the nism. family puts on us to be “the as a Latina woman growing The Students of Color systems set in place. That first My favorite session way out” or the angry question up in Texas and the challenges Leadership Conference night we dove right into some of the entire conference, we’ll get if we tell our families she faced in college at UC (SCLC) was held this year at heavy conversations about “Stable Xpress: Intersecting we took a weekend off work to Santa Cruz. It was inspiring DePauw University in Indiana. systems that have been put Expression and Activism,” connect with other students of to see a strong women with The conference gathers stu- in place to oppress people of was an explosion of creativ- color. a very similar background to dents from each of the thirteen color. ity. The young man who led The last two keynote mine take her experiences and Great Lakes College Associa- Saturday was filled with the workshop, Jestin Kusch, speakers of the conference share those with the world to tion schools. The purpose of great sessions and workshops. was exuberant and passion- were amazing. T.J. Jourian help people be understanding the conference was to provide The first session I attended ate about spoken word poetry closed the conference by shed- of different experiences. It was a space for students of color was called, “All These Libera- and the history of the Black ding some light on transgen- moving to hear about her one to connect with one another tions: Exploring Myths, Con- Arts(Aesthetic) Movement, or der issues. Most hate crimes woman play, “One Journey: about issues and initiatives cepts, and Practices of Black B.A.M., that was founded in are directed towards trans- Stitching Stories Across the happening on the campuses of Feminism.” We went over reaction to the assassination of gender women. He also talked Mexican American Border.” GLCA colleges. some amazing women in his- Malcolm X. about his organization, Brown Growing up in a family who As soon as we arrived, tory like Sojourner Truth and We also discussed a few Boi Project, a community of was afraid of police or felt multiple people excitedly wel- Shirley Chisholm. During this quotes from Amiri Baraka masculine of center on the alone and alienated, it was comed us to the conference. session, we talked about the and his passion for the arts. gender spectrum of womyn, powerful to hear that other When I sat at my dinner table, question, “Are you a woman He had us watch some great men, transmen, and allies families have had similar the other students were talking first or are you a person of spoken word pieces like “Col- committed to changing the experiences around the coun- about how small their schools color first?” I still don’t have lege Brochure Brother,” that I way the communities of color try, even other students who are, and Kenyon thought they an answer. highly recommend to every- talk about gender. He also were at the conference. The had the smallest student body Unfortunately, the majority one. He also had us write our expressed the need for mar- topic of the conference was, at 1,600 students. They were of the conversation was spent own pieces. Odette Chavez- ginalized groups on campus “Who am I: Navigating the shocked to hear about our debating whether Beyoncé is Mayo ’18 wrote a wonderful to work together to make a Depths of Intersectionality as tiny (but mighty) 250. Our a feminist or not. As much as poem about her own experi- strong movement and closer a Student Leader and Activ- keynote speaker for the night, I love Queen B and all of the ence as a woman of color that community. The problems of ist,” I am still struggling with Ron Jones, had done extensive things that she does, I would you should ask her about. all marginalized groups are my identity and which part(s) work in the world of improv; not consider her a feminist, There was another woman interrelated. I put before others and often he was a player/coach for the and I wanted to hear the other who wrote a poem that vali- My favorite part of the those priorities change. Today, U.S. team at the World Cham- woman’s thought about black dated many of my experiences entire weekend was the speech I am a woman trying to get pionships of Improv. He asked feminism and how it differen- as a first generation college from Yadira De La Riva. Yadira some brownies before going to some thought provoking ques- tiates from mainstream femi- student, like pressures that talked about her experiences work. What Are You Doing For Co-op?

By Sean Allen ’17 work term which will carry mitment, but comes with the The winter vortex is yet them through the bitter winter exhilaration and promise of again upon us, and while some months until their return in new life experiences. Falling Antiochians bundle up and the spring. Like any other part back on memories and lessons gather together to tough out of the Antiochian experience, learned in previous Co-Ops, the chill on campus, mem- the search and work of Co-Op these five Antiochians are bers of the class of 2017 are can be exhausting and emo- striving to propel themselves preparing to embark on their tionally and physically taxing. forward on their next Antioch second Co-Op experience:a It requires a great deal of com- Adventure. Hannah Craig: Arte del Mundo, Baños, Ecuador

Hannah Craig is a budding mixture of sugar and water that an arts and literacy organiza- performance major whose was displayed in the Brooklyn tion that works multi-gener- passion for theater has carried Domino Sugar Refinery. Craig ationally to encourage artistic over from her hometown out- later acted as tour guide to and educational exploration side of Madison, Wisconsin visitors and was a site man- among community members. and her academic interests in ager for the installation. In her Craig will be participating in the realm of performance art. time in the field, Craig found workshops and assisting with For her last co-op, Hannah herself able to reflect on the showcases of visiting artists. Craig ventured to the bus- dance between buyers, sellers, She hopes that this will com- tling streets of New York City, artists, and dealers, and how pliment her academic interests, where she worked in collabo- their economic roles heavily knowing that she can achieve ration with Kara Walker as a influence the art world. what she envisions. Craig member of the organization For her winter co-op, intends to catch up on reading, Creative Time. She assisted Craig has already secured a job learn a bit more Spanish, and with the installation of a and housing in Baños, a small completely immerse herself in colossal art piece: a gigantic town in Ecuador. She will be the world of South American “mammy sphinx” built from working for Arte del Mundo, Theater. Photo credit, Sean Allen ’17. styrofoam and coated in a December 10, 2014 the antioch record Campus News 9 What Are You Doing For Co-op? Todd Sanders: Black Mesa Indigenous Program

A philosophy student with but the community members and the Hopi tribe, Todd expanding intrigue in psychol- as well. As a support staff believes that their contribu- ogy and mental health, Todd’s member, they felt that their tions will provide much needed previous co-op adventure efforts and the efforts of their assistance to the Navajo tribe brought them to Gould Farm, co workers, were pertinent to in the trying time, while also a residential and therapeutic maintaining the progressive exploring themself, enjoying community for adults with atmosphere. For their next the placidity and solitude of mental illness, enveloped in co-op, Todd has arranged to the highland wilderness. Todd the beautiful scenery of rural work with the Navajo Nation, is looking beyond academic Massachusetts. There, Todd as part of a non-native volun- based co-ops, pursuing co-ops worked mainly as a farm hand, teer organization called the for the rich experiences they taking care of animals, work- Black Mesa Indigenous Pro- offer, and also thinking about ing in the bakery and work- gram. Now that it is secured, what they can give back. Todd ing alongside people on a Todd will be offering support is seeking to reinforce their daily basis. Further elaborat- for families living on the res- fundamental skills of repair ing, Todd was astounded by ervation, mainly as a sheep and assembly, but is also eager the optimistic charm of this herder. This journey will be a to pick up whatever skills they intentional community con- solitary and enduring process, might learn in their co-op sisting of 100 residents: 60 but they believe the intrinsic experiences. As far as they are staff members and 40 guests. experience will be rewarding concerned, the opportunity Since day one, Todd learned despites its trials. Considering the co-op program offers for the importance of daily com- the difficult and oppressive exploration of interests is too mitment to not only the work, forces of both the local police good to pass up. Photo credit, Sean Allen ’17.

Myrcka Del Rio: Natíc Organization

Myrcka is excited by and invoking ideas and inspi- familial roots and origins. This anthropology, literature and ration to their students. For option strongly resonates with history, and although she this co-op, she has her eyes her core values, as she admires has an appreciation for both set on Natíc, an organization and strives to empower her- anthropology and literature, in Chiapas, Mexico, where she self and others to rise up from she has a special place for the would work with Jack Hassler, difficult positions, believing “hot gossip” and insight his- another 2017er, to help drive education is the best way to tory grants to her. Last spring the organization’s mission pave the road to individual quarter, Myrcka travelled of empowering local women, and collective success. From with Megan Howes to work young and old. Utilizing the here, Myrcka wants to con- at the NGO La Isla Founda- rotating library the organiza- tinue doing international tion, located in Nicaragua. tion possesses, both students co-ops, pondering whether or She and her partner worked would be working to educate not she will work for another with kids from age ranges of young girls and women and NGO, start an NGO of her 3 to 12 years old, where she help them independently rise own, or be able to work aside acted as a teacher, coming up from poverty. On a personal the Peace Corps. She has many with geography trivia paired note, Myrcka also wants to big dreams. with maps constructed by her investigate the region, as a partner, giving presentations way of reconnecting with her Photo credit, Sean Allen ’17.

Greta Treistman: Spanish Language Immersion

Planning on majoring in educated in the art form, while This option ideally aligns society is pivotal to develop- Political economy, Greta Tre- learning to appreciate policies with an Antioch University ing a broader understanding istman has an intense fasci- and exchanges on the business exchange program that she for how countries, cultures and nation for the connectivity of end of the art world. Presently, wishes to participate in this systems adjacent to the US globalization, as well as the Greta has applied for a job at upcoming spring quarter, in operate, and how this opens up intersection of culture, art, pol- a Spanish speaking school in Patagonia. Here too, Greta the capacity of understanding itics and economy. This previ- Argentina, where she will be wants to investigate the micro- global problems as a whole. ous spring, Greta spent her working in the office and, in economies now prevalent in Overall, her personal goal is to co-op experience working at exchange, be able to expand the country of Argentina, in develop a greater understand- the Fraenkel gallery, a nation- her linguistic knowledge of order to grasp a better under- ing, through communicative ally renown photography gal- the Spanish language through standing for causes of work- and collaborative office work. lery started by an Antioch alum complementary language les- ers self organizing themselves. in the ‘70s. During this experi- sons that the school offers to Greta firmly believes that ence, she became exposed and its North American interns. being multilingual in today’s Photo credit, Sean Allen ’17. December 10, 2014 10 Campus News the antioch record Spotlight: Independent Groups Fall 2014 Antioch People of Color Coordinators: Ciana Ayenu ‘17 and Nick Daily Antioch People of Color welcomes students, staff and faculty to discuss things that affect us as people of color on campus and in the world and provide support for each other. Because of the intersectional nature of identities, we support other marginalized groups on campus. Our mission is to support people of color and their needs, increase the visibility of people of color on campus, and hold events and discussions that are open to all members of the Antioch community to increase dialogue and understanding of race. We held a cul- tural exchange meal earlier this quarter where we cooked and ate West African food, listened to West African music, and had conversa- tions about West African culture. Next quarter we are planning to do a presentation at Community Meeting about microaggressions. We also intend to host movie screenings and discussions in the community. Antioch People of Color meets Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m. in the Coretta Scott King Center. Latina/o Migration Working Group Coordinators: Taylor Larson ‘17 and Karen Velasquez The Latina/o Migration Working Group seeks to engage students with issues relating to the changing demographics of Latina/o migra- tion in the U.S. as well as the experiences locally of communities in Ohio. Our goal is to provide education on Latina/o migration and to provide a means for students, staff, and faculty interested in immigration and Latina/o cultures to inform themselves and pursue advo- cacy. This quarter we organized a panel of local leaders to talk about the immigrant-friendly initiative Welcome Dayton and next quarter we will be functioning primarily as a readings and discussion group based on the book Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America by Juan Gonzalez. We meet Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Volleyball Club Coordinators: Tess Haskin ‘17, Steven Taylor ‘17, Dale Kondracki ‘17 Volleyball Club provides the community with an opportunity to practice wellness in a fun and organized environment. We will run drills, play scrimmages, and organize tournaments with the desire to teach skills and practice in games with the ultimate objective of having fun and learning a sport. We have people of all skill levels--no previous experience needed--and all of our practices are open to the Yellow Springs community. Volleyball meets Monday and Thursday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday 3:00 -5:00 p.m. in the Wellness Center. WindowCil Coordinators: Addison Nace ‘17 and Heather Linger ‘17 WindowCIL aims to empower Antioch College students through student-driven interaction with the arts. WindowCIL is a student-run arts organization at Antioch College. Based in the Defenestration Gallery, WindowCIL’s projects engage local communities and extend outside the gallery’s walls. Created to allow a space for student autonomy in the arts, we support the development of artists by providing opportunities to display work, curate exhibitions, learn essential skills, and participate in all levels of the organization. We connect with our neighbors by having diverse programming, accessible hours, engaging off-site projects, and throwing excellent educational shindigs. Right now we are in the planning process of the gallery since our space in the arts in science building has not opened yet. Once that opens we will begin planning exhibitions and events. We wanted a space for student art and more student involvement with the arts. Currently we meet Mondays in Birch from 12:30-1:30 p.m.. C-Shop Creation Committee Coordinators: Spencer Glazer ‘17, Todd Sanders ‘17, and Sara Brooks ‘15 We seek to create a student-run coffee shop on campus. We do this to create not only a safe social place on campus, but a place for dia- logue and community engagement.The C-Shop was an important place on campus, not only to the students but to the faculty and staff as well. Having won Giving Tuesday we are excited to march on full steam ahead in making this dream a reality. We are currently talking to distributors for baked goods and other snacks as well as other organizational issues such as staffing and programing. We are currently aiming to have regular hours sometime starting in the beginning of Spring quarter. Basketball Club Coordinators: Ian Rosenthal ‘17, Amelia Gonzalez ‘17, and Joshua Lucca ‘16 Basketball Club meets every Friday at 1:00 pm and play until people either have class or are too tired. Occasionally we will play during the week if people aren’t too busy with work. Sometimes professors will join the game as well. We are hoping to get jerseys for next quarter! Antiochians for the Advancement of Antioch Coordinators: Jack Mathews ‘15 and Katie Olson ‘17 We believe that Antioch is a great school and has been so in the past, but we think there are ways that it can be improved and we are determined to finding those ways and taking steps toward making Antioch the best college it can be. We meet on Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Library. A Cappella Group Coordinators: Meli Osanya ‘18 and Malka Berro ‘18 A Cappella provides an outlet for vocally talented students to share their skills in a safe fun environment. Hopefully in the future we would like to have performances to show our fellow students what we do! We showcase all different styles of music and appreciate all levels of talent. We meet Fridays at 6:30-7:30 p.m. December 10, 2014 the antioch record Campus News 11

Photo Provided by Rose Pelzl An Open Letter to Antioch Students

Dear Antioch Students, if any of it would pay off, and studies felt important. You might recognize for most of us, it didn’t. But I get alumni newsletters my name from the Nonstop the academic environment was and such and I still don’t know Antioch History Teach-in on exactly what I wanted out of what the New Antioch is, the the 4th. I spoke as a student College, challenging and dif- material is full of indecipher- of The Nonstop Liberal Arts ficult and loving and queer, able platitudes and buzzwords Institute, (and I have blue and the community I became a and I wonder what kind of hair). part of was more than family. I Antiochian is comforted by If you feel so inclined, I knew I belonged there, every- those words. So, I am asking: would greatly appreciate your one expected me to be my best. Do you like it? Are you thoughts on whether you I applied the first year. challenged academically? would recommend applying I was “provisionally admit- Is your mind blown on a to Antioch College. I will not ted” to the second class, if I regular basis? Are you learn- share your words, I swear I will went to an accredited college ing? keep whatever you wish to tell for a full year, full time, took Are you finding things me completely confidential. only gen-eds, and didn’t get to be passionate about at I just feel like I have no idea less than a C grade. I didn’t Antioch? what it is actually like to go do that. I didn’t have a car, I Is the organization moving there, and before I go through was told those credits wouldn’t in the right direction, what- the emotional turmoil that is transfer in, and at the time the ever your definition of that is? explaining why I belong at Horace Mann Fellowship had Are you thinking of leav- Antioch again, when I don’t not been extended. So, I didn’t ing? Why? Why are you stay- know if I do anymore, and get in the second year because ing? then waiting for an answer, if I had not done the require- If you wish to answer any they want me, I want to know ments. My pro-faculty poli- of these or if you think of more your truth. tics were a liability and even pertinent questions you wish I grew up in Yellow Springs. now, years later, even if I had to answer, please email, face- I planned to go to Chicago for the most stunning academic book message, text, call me, College. Then Antioch closed, profile, which I don’t, I am or stop and chat if you see me and I met the most amaz- skeptical if applying wouldn’t downtown. I am open to meet- ing group of people I could be a complete waste of time. ing in person, and am open to ever hope to meet. Antioch Antioch does not want me. answering questions about my students and professors who But, on the off-chance that experience in the Save Antioch loved this institution and what maybe that has changed, do I Movement as well. it represented so much that want Antioch? I’ve been going Thank you, they chose to stay and fight. to Sinclair for a couple semes- Rose Pelzl It was hard. It was beautiful. ters and love being back in email: [email protected] It was awful. We didn’t know school, but I miss the way my txt/call: 937-344-0563 December 10, 2014 12 Campus News the antioch record “Diversity in All its Manifestations”... A Short (& Sad) History of Diversity at Antioch

By Taylor Larson ’17 criminatory behavior based on the college. Indeed, it was Antioch began entirely as a When asked about past Racial Discrimination Preven- race, class, gender and sexual because students of margin- grassroots effort. Students in iterations of Diversity Com- tion Policy into a committee orientation through curricular alized identities in Antioch’s Antioch’s first incoming class mittee at Antioch pre-2011, task. The drafting process had and co-curricular programs. after reopening were given no Eric Miller recalled indepen- been initiated prior to their A campus self-study com- diversity programming at ori- dent groups like Third World arrival in 1997 by a group pleted by the College in 2002 entation, and for too long it of African American and “Antioch’s challenges Alliance (TWA), By Any for the reaccreditation visit in regards to diversity was left up to students of color, Means Necessary (BAMN), Latino/a students “as a result acknowledges the team’s cri- trans* and queer students, and and Unidad in addition to the of a series of occurrences on tique that in regards to diver- during the 1990s and woman-identified students IGs that carried on, like Queer campus in which they found sity, the college “is not living 2000s are similar to to either educate their peers Center and Womyn’s Group. themselves isolated in their up to its aspirations” and the challenges we face or silently accept discrimi- Institutionally, diversity efforts to address incidents of that “more needs to be done now: when the task of natory behavior: this initial initiatives on campus funded racism.” to attract and retain faculty environment--bereft of insti- In Spring 2001, a mul- educating students on by a grant from the Lilly and students of color.” Racial issues of racism, clas- tutionally-supported diversity Foundation in the early 1990s tiracial coalition of students diversity on campus was espe- initiatives--into which the sought to “reduce the burden conducted a petition drive, cially lacking at this time sism, sexism, ableism first incoming class was intro- of adaptation for students and attended AdCil meetings, and due to attrition and retire- and discrimination duced took a toll on the class faculty of color.” To this end, drafted a letter quoting the ment rates, a trend the report based on gender iden- of 2015, and is reflected in the faculty approved a new gen- Strategic Plan--“to build a demanded “must be recognized tity or religious beliefs class’s retention rate. eral education program that college free of racism and other and reversed.” The first formal diversity forms of oppression, intoler- falls on the students required general education Antioch’s challenges in who are most affected programming was executed by courses to address race, class ance and bigotry. All depart- regards to diversity during Derrick Weston, the Coretta and gender across the curricu- ments and operational units the 1990s and 2000s are simi- by institutionalized Scott King Center’s first lum. are responsible for improving lar to the challenges we face oppression, these stu- director, in the second year Additionally, Fall 1998 saw the climate of civility, respect, now: when the task of edu- dents are the first to of the College’s reopening. the creation of the Office of trust and social justice on cating students on issues of leave the college.” Eric Miller--a staff member Multicultural Affairs with its campus”--in order to demand racism, classism, sexism, able- apart of the initial make- own full-time director. How- a new OMA Director be hired ism and discrimination based up of Diversity Committee- ever, the position was only despite a campus-wide hiring on gender identity or religious -describes this first official filled twice and left vacant freeze. The students, favoring beliefs falls on the students programming as “gentle” and an intersectional approach to class of 2015 did not feel safe most of the time. The first who are most affected by insti- and supported that Diversity “introductory.” director to fill the position diversity, also redefined the tutionalized oppression, these OMA’s mission to end dis- Committee first formed. made the effort to draft the students are the first to leave Diversity Committee at Campus Sustainability Committee Forms

A campus Sustainability gressive green initiatives. In more fluid narrative of the sustainability goings on. Kim tee can gain insight on what Committee formed this quar- some cases, however, we have Landsbergen, member of the Antioch could be doing” said ter to create a “comprehensive not documented or codi- Sustainability Committee and Boutis. community line,” said Nick fied these initiatives in a way “From the perspec- Associate Professor of Biol- A student co-op will Boutis, committee chair and that allows us to be measured tive of institutional ogy and Environmental Sci- work as a campus sustainabil- Director of the Glen Helen against existing standards or ence, hopes the committee will ity coordinator this winter. Ecology Institute, in planning, research, it is always other institutions” wrote Jim “help collect those stories.” Working with the committee managing, and in helping to helpful to have com- Woehrle, member of the Sus- The synthesis of what is the student co-op will be able facilitate sustainability efforts parisons with other tainability Committee and currently being done campus to take a lead in campus sus- on campus and within the Antioch College Institutional institutions so that wide “will tell us what we tainability initiatives. Yellow Springs community. Research Coordinator. the data can be put need to do,” Landsbergen D’Ambrosio believes the Boutis hopes the commit- Woehrle said, “From the in context.(…)By said, “maybe it will be opera- committee must now think tee can be “the central coor- perspective of institutional tions or curriculum.” Jessica about “how to make the sus- dinating committee to ensure implementing system- research, it is always helpful to D’Ambrosio, member of the tainability committee sustain- that Antioch is doing as much atic measurement of have comparisons with other Sustainability Committee and able.” Landsbergen thinks the as it can to make a difference Antioch’s green initia- institutions so that the data Assistant Professor of Coop- committee’s “biggest challenge in the world.” can be put in context.(…)By tives, and aligning erative Education, hopes to see is funding.” D’Ambrosio and The committee has com- implementing systematic mea- what we measure with a campus sustainability master Landsbergen believe the com- piled a list of what initiatives surement of Antioch’s green existing metrics, we plan created “to look towards mittee will have to find money, are going on and of ideas on initiatives, and aligning what the future and as a way to put perhaps through grant writing. how to take sustainability a can more accurately we measure with existing met- a vision to action.” Boutis said Antioch stu- step further. People in differ- determine if we’re rics, we can more accurately The committee hopes stu- dents have an “extraordinary ent campus departments are living up to our mis- determine if we’re living up dent participation in terms of opportunity to do things other on the committee. to our mission of sustainable sion of sustainable taking sustainability initiative students can’t do.” The hope is “Since its reopening, living.” living.” will grow. “Through student the Sustainability Committee Antioch College has imple- The Sustainability Com- participation the commit- can help students make those mented impressive and pro- mittee plans to to create a things happen. December 10, 2014 the antioch record Campus News 13 Student Union Passes Resolution on Structure

By Taylor Larson ‘17 and incompleteness as well as its gained some traction and was interest from using our soci- lower socio-economic back- Elijah Blanton ‘15 use of representatives and a heavily workshopped at that etal divisions against us. grounds from participating in somewhat more vertical struc- meeting. The students present This structure, now the Union planning and organiz- At the Student Union ture, students decided it neces- were quick to add the defini- working organizational model ing in a time-intensive way. meeting held on the eve- sary to begin again rather than tion and process of formal for the Union, includes hall Therefore, students attending ning of Friday, October 24, attempting to edit this model consensus into the proposal. organizers who are responsible planning committee are cur- a proposal was presented for for structure. For students The proposal was ratified by for keeping their hallmates rently suggesting short-term structuring the Union more experienced in Community a consensus of the large group informed and getting them solutions with the hope that effectively. That system, first Governance under Antioch’s meeting on Thursday, Novem- to meetings during emergent in the long-term Student introduced and vetted in the first model after reopening- ber 21. situations, a coordination Union will be able to build previous night’s planning -the Council of Conveners--a The most significant addi- staff made up of well-defined a relationship with ComCil meeting, required that groups representative structure also tion to the proposal brought positions, and agenda setting that will allow the group to of roughly 14 members select recalled familiar dysfunctions forth by a student in planning power for representatives from receive funds through Com- an individual student to rep- in which representatives were meeting stipulated that in the our community’s marginalized munity Governance, an idea resent them. The representa- not wholly invested in the process of obtaining formal identity groups. However, the still highly contentious among tive would be responsible for issues that they influenced. consensus on a resolution structure model remains weak current student participants in attending weekly Union meet- A suggestion was passed by the Student Union, in several areas: most notably, the Student Union. ings and report happenings made to the large group that actions that are specifically it lacks creative strategies to The resolution on struc- back to the students they rep- on the following Sunday a in support of a marginalized keep interested students con- ture passed by Student Union resent in the event that those special meeting would be held group can only be blocked by nected with Student Union can be found and commented students could not attend at brunch for the purpose members of that group. Rather activity during co-op terms upon at antiochstudentunion. themselves. of hearing and workshop- than a divisive measure, this and funding for staff positions. wordpress.com. Student Union After a discussion of this ping alternative structures. rule is meant to keep students The latter drawback could continues to welcome propos- proposal’s strengths and short- At this meeting, a proposal working together. Students be particularly detrimental to als for revisions. comings, it was not met with for structure brought forward reason that the additional rule Union functioning because a consensus at the large group by a student with experience prevents those who would sub- lack of paid positions poten- meeting. Due mostly to its in Community Governance ordinate the collective student tially prevents students from Blast From the Past: Being Gay at Antioch

By John Fermin their boyfriends. The Women’s people are trendsetters, and friends, family, and other gay number of people who nor- This article was originally pub- Center needs more sisterhood. we’re very visible in the arts. people here you’re doomed to mally show up. lished on November 30, 1973 as “I’ve observed that in gay I’ve formulated a general view frustration. What other alter- In a rather lengthy meet- part of Volume 29, Issue 17 of life, love relationships grow to explain this. I think that natives do Antioch gay stu- ing at the Gay Center this fall, The Record. out of friendships rather than gay and bisexual people have dents have? Masturbation? around 35 gay men, women, What is it like being gay? sexual attraction as in more knocked down the basic bar- “I don’t spend a lot of time and others showed up to par- What is it like being gay at straight situations. I feel sorry rier of sex. After that domino with people here in general, so ticipate in a panel on “coming Antioch? I talked with Cyn- for men in general, even gay is knocked down all the others being gay is a matter of my out.” Here, several people thia, 18, a first year student, men. The gentleness, touching, (e.g. perception, creativity, own political consciousness. talked about their experiences. and Harold, 19, who’s in his and caring that can happen exploring new things) just It’s no secret to most people Jack, an Antioch community second year. Both are involved between two women who are tumbled and fall before you. who know me that I’m gay- member, spoke humorously in Gay Center activities this friends seldom happen when New barriers are crossed, and to that extent I’m very open about explaining his gay- quarter. The two spoke freely two men are. the path before you is limit- about my gayness.” ness to a woman with whom about themselves, their gay- “Gayness at Antioch is sort less. I like being gay.” An effort is being made he’d been living and having a ness, and Antioch. of exotically chic, but under- Harold went on: to reach the gay students at relationship with for a year. Cynthia spoke first: neath the superficial face of “I’ve always known I’m Antioch who realize themsev- Rennie, a first year student, “Finally identifying myself chicness you’ll find hostile gay, although I just recently les gay, but many fear going recounted to a captive audi- as gay was a natural, very free- people, nervousness, people identified myself as such- and to the Gay Center because ence a situation where she told ing thing for me to do. I had who are afraid. My roommate still don’t really know what of being found out. “Coming her brother she was gay mainly my first gay sexual experience doesn’t know I’m gay. I really it means. Can you imagine out” is gay jargon meaning because she was afraid to tell with a woman: met at a feminist won’t feel totally honest about asking a straight person what the point in time when a gay her father- only to have her meeting and whom I still love. myself until I tell her. But it means to be straight at person realizes he or she is brother reveal that her father Since then I’ve been sexually why should I get into one of Antioch? gay and reveals themselves as spoke freely about his own gay attracted to women mostly; at those ‘I’ve got something to “Antioch is a very straight such. Unlike previous quar- relationships. After the discus- times I suppress latent hetero- tell you’ routines? If people [sexually] place. Students here ters, the Gay Center is pres- sion, three gay consciousness sexual tendencies- I guess that here are hassled by my gayness are expedient and act ‘cool’ ently engaged in trying to help raising groups were formed; kind of suppression is bad. I it’s their problem- not mine. I towards tolerating gayness, students who feel insecure in a mixed group of gay men don’t feel obliged to live a “gay know there are a lot of gay stu- but toleration doesn’t equal their sexual identities or just and women, a separate group lifestyle,” what that is, but I’d dents who will be reading this. respect and acceptance. I’m want someone gay to talk to. for men, and one for women. like to live in a gay commu- People who know they’re gay, shocked at how ‘romantic love’ At the first “open house” Meeting of Antioch Gay Stu- nity. In terms of my attraction but just aren’t ready to come is so idealized here at ‘hip’ of this fall’s Gay Center, 30 dents are every Thursday at to certain types of women I’m out. People should come out Antioch. That’s a problem that gay men and women rapped 8:30 p.m. in the Gay Center. more attracted to Greta Garbo to the extent they comfortably some gay person have too. and drank wine together at the The Gay Center is open daily than Marilyn Monroe. I’m can do some. The Gay Center “When you’re in the closet center’s new location across from 4-5 p.m. and maintains active in the Women’s Center, shouldn’t pressure people to at Antioch- you’re in the closet from C.G. According to the a mail box in the student mail but it seems like all the women come out. for real. Until you accept your veteran Gay Center partici- room. talk about is birth control and “You often notice that gay gayness and content with you pants, it was three times the December 10, 2014 14 Community Voice the antioch record Vestige Of Dead Past Rises From Institutional Grave

By Elijah Blanton ’15 and one year post-graduation. different now; our Antioch’s ComCil” Jane told us “is that CG’s structural problems Marianthe Bickett ’15 with help The process of selecting the system is based on the old CG there’s no institutional memory. often arise from the constant from Ozrich Du Sable ’16 community manager shifted model, but it employs a Dean There’s very little history or shifts and turnover created The purpose of community throughout our recent his- of Community Life as well as awareness of the way it’s set by the quarter system and government to allow for the tory from being hired through a Community Council Presi- up or procedures of what we’re co-op. It’s our opinion that agency of students, staff and ComCil to being elected by the dent and several other stu- supposed to use.” Even with an extended full-time position faculty in shaping our campus entire Antioch community. The dent employees to handle the strong leadership and over- like the CM would address this and culture was and is a sig- community manager’s role also responsibilities once under the sight, it seems, discontinuity is issue, as well as create further nificant part of Antioch’s mis- shifted from being filled by one purview of the CM. Wondering still an issue, “even the ComCil bonds between our campus sion. The role of Community student to being shared by a if this position might benefit president, with 10 or 15 hours a and the wider village, and act Manager (CM) was a central collective of two to four people the new Community Govern- week, is still a full-time student as a uniting figure through the component of the Community in the specific roles of office, ment, we spoke with Commu- with other responsibilities to inevitable tensions that arise in Government (CG) structure events, and community man- nity Council Treasurer Jane handle...sometimes transition our shared venture. Our history before the closure, providing ager. Sifting through old CM Foreman to gain some insight documents just aren’t enough.” is one of the great resources extensive oversight and conti- manuals and job descriptions into recurring issues of our Speculating on how the system we have available here. Both nuity between all the pieces of in Antiochiana, we found that fledgling structure. During our could be improved, Jane shared to honor the past and to make the complex structure. the CM also worked to create discussion, the treasurer talked that “it would be nice to have our systems the most effec- The CM sat on both positive campus morale and on the problems that persist at least one person who has a tive they can be, we believe it’s ComCil and AdCil and was a was integral in maintaining our despite its committed employ- really firm grasp of the situa- important to build this college paid, full-time position typi- relationship with the Village. ees and committee members. tion—someone whose full-time in a way that draws on that rich cally filled by a student for Of course, governance is “The main problem in job is to keep things going.” heritage. Hating Speech: A Linguist’s Perspective meaning, and most importantly, between two interlocutors in of them. In other words, unless By Cary Campbell a consistent internal logic from shared. Receivers are there- such a way that even an inno- we can choose to respect speech Our campus is blessed with an insider perspective, a broader fore are not passive recipients, cent and appropriate question as speech, and concentrate our many language experts and English-speaking community but co-constructors of meaning about the responsibility—which condemnation and activism on speakers of a diversity beyond in which we’re all agents still in a negotiation and have vast is shared in any communication, unethical actions rather than on the French, Spanish and Japa- can’t accept every new develop- capacity to either clarify or dis- remember—addressed to the unethical speech, we may actu- nese we offer for study. But ment as “grammatical”, or “good tort by the kinds of assumptions interpretative side of this com- ally be shooting our own cause unless I’m mistaken, I may be grammar”, or “safe for work”, and experiences they bring to munication equation can’t avoid in the proverbial foot. the only one here with a BA and etc. So after this period of this double-variable equation. looking like “victim blaming”. When ideas are free to com- MA in linguistics. Linguistics study is complete, re-engaging The implication of this conse- Now, human beings in gen- pete because the speech that is different from the study of that faculty of judgment has its quence is that receivers of mes- eral and Antiochians especially communicates them is fully free, individual languages because rightful place—we can accept sages should never assume they do have value-judgments and we, as moral agents who are also it attempts to understand the or reject things based on our have captured the messages as should operate according to free to believe as we choose, are meaning-making coding sys- own sense of what is good and intended until they check. their consciences and accord- more likely to be persuaded by tems—sonic, phonetic, logical, right, but after the study time It is with the understand- ing to the honor code. But to the best ideas and intrinsically cognitive, and social—underly- our standing to do so increased ing of these twin principles apply these before demonstrat- motived to uphold and dis- ing the miraculous human phe- because we could now do it in (description before prescription ing understanding is potentially seminate them. We make more nomenon of speech rather than full understanding of the phe- and meaning-making as a tango damaging both to the individual effective advocates and lead- merely attempting to gain skill nomena, having done the work that it takes two for), that I’d interlocutors and to the commu- ers this way because our cause- in using any given one of them. of objectively ascertaining the like to offer what I hope can be nity because it tends to main- mates and followers magnify One of the most useful truth first. a useful reflection. It occurs to tain biases and prevent dialog the cause’s power and add to principles I discovered in my I also learned that any lin- me that some of the debates we on the substance of the message solidarity because they believe first linguistics classes was the guistic communication requires engage in as the active world- in question. in the ideas or our cause them- distinction between prescrip- a minimum of two interlocu- changing leaders we’re attempt- Let me be clear: it IS an selves, rather than merely sup- tion and description. As bud- tors, one who performs the work ing to become, (as students and unethical bullying tactic to porting our own personal power ding linguists, we learned that of fleshing out a message in a faculty alike), sometimes tip blame victims for their own vic- because they believe in us, or in although there was value to mutually understood code, and over into the violation of these timization. I’m not suggesting the solidarity of the movement. the wonderful English Depart- the second who interprets. This two principles of objectivity and we just let that kind of bullying As a person who truly ment experts who loved to pre- implies something fundamental: shared responsibility for mes- logic slide. Quite the opposite believes in all of our great scribe “rules” for good writing that the control of the speaker/ sage communication. I’m par- in fact, I strongly condemn it. nation’s First Amendment as and good speaking, we needed writer who intends to mean ticularly concerned about the But it’s also true that if we meet the best and only way to pre- a more scientific approach. To something ends as soon as this use of the label “hate speech”, bullying speech with prescrip- vent groups of people (whether avoid introducing our own intention-to-mean is fleshed out when it is applied as a value- tive speech and with a shutting they be mobs, tyrants, or even biases which would color our in code and enters the medium judgment prior to demonstrat- down of one side of the commu- legitimate governments) from analysis, we had to take language of transmission. Interpreting ing an objective and neutral nicative equation, we’ve behaved exercising control over thoughts samples as evidence and extrap- a message is an active faculty understanding of the speech. like speech bullies ourselves. and consciences that properly olate “rules” based on describing of the receiver over which the This label does more than flout And not only that, but applying belongs to free individuals, I what people actually do, rather sender has no control whatso- the objectivity principle. It also the label “hate speech” also pre- think it’s vital that we commit than how we think they should. ever. This principle has con- sets up a dichotomy in which vents full and accurate exposure to seeking clarity before agree- We found that when we tempo- sequences. Although message the message-maker is an aggres- of ideas, and some ideas that ment—even if it clearly offends rarily suspended our judgment senders are responsible for their sor and the message-interpreter are truly hateful deserve to be us—and that we choose to truly for the time that we wanted word choices, we can now no is a victim before the objec- exposed as such. Our potential listen harder when we disagree. to study something, we could longer think of the words in a tive analysis of relative posi- allies may need to clearly see I think that as we do so, we’ll more accurately understand its simple way. They are no longer tion is complete. This can be the fully exposed evil behind find our agreements deeper, and nature. Now whether or not transparent and direct, but particularly pernicious because some ideas in order to truly and our disagreements more fruitful something makes sense or has partial, inadequate to our full it sets up relative positions fully join us in condemnation to work through. December 10, 2014 the antioch record Community Voice 15 Dearest Daily: A Community Advice Column Hello and welcome to know if it’s intentional or not. even give some context as to make-up and much more. I to a friend without hurting “Dearest Daily”. Nothing that How do I tell them I want to why you may be feeling these think that one way I have their feelings. Let me answer is said in this column should be included?! Sincerely, Left ways. Perhaps former friends seen successful is by coming your question with a question: be accepted as reflective of Out Lots knowingly excluded you from up with a schedule for you to Would you tell your friend the views of Residence Life, activities. Asking questions facetime, skype or chat with that they have something in Community Life, or Antioch Dear LOL, in a non-confrontational and your parents where you and their teeth? How? You don’t College. I am not a profes- I think that this is a seri- vulnerable way is one way they can see each other and want to shame your friend sionally trained counselor and ous concern that many of us that I’ve seen it work in the talk about the goings on since for not noticing, but you also am offering support to people have. Just last week I had a past. Remember: Friendships the last time you talked. You want to help them avoid the who have questions or con- situation where I was out and should be able to handle chal- could also ask them to text/ embarrassment of finding out cerns that they believe others my friends were out and they lenging conversations, so don’t call you when they’re thinking before dinner that they still may also be experiencing. were concerned that they were blame yourself if this person about you and commit to tex- had leftovers from lunch in With that, we have our third excluded. The truth is that I (these people) doesn’t want to ting/calling them back when their teeth. I find that if you’re edition of “Dearest Daily!” thought they were out of town, be your friend after asking to you have a chance. Remember: coming from a loving and sup- so I didn’t think to invite them. be included more often. There It’s a continual process to shift portive place, people (espe- Dearest Daily, I think it is healthy to talk to are other people around that your relationship with your cially friends) tend to respect My friends often leave me your friends about what your are there for you! parents and while you’re going that position. out of activities, and I don’t concerns are. You could maybe Open Up, through this new experience in Daily college, they’re also experienc- That being said, I think it ing a transition in the way(s) could also be helpful for you Letter to the Editor Dearest Daily, that their parenting style will to reflect on your view of the Dear Editor, but never the positive ones. How do I tell my parents change. They can’t know how situation and whether this I remember the first year For me, Antioch is an amaz- that I love them even if I don’t you feel unless you tell them, feedback will be constructive I came to Antioch. Everyone ing place. This community has text them every day? I’ve been though! or not because you describe was excited about it; we were taught me more than many gone from home a few months, Speak Up, your friend’s communication ready to take on this obstacle of my classes. However, this and they still haven’t gotten Daily style as “annoying”. I think called college, but not only community has also made me over it. Sincerely, Tell Every- if you can refer to specific that, we were ready to take become a recluse, staying in one in Xenia To Make Eggs Dearest Daily, instances where your friend’s on the obstacle of restarting my room the majority of the words/tone has been inappro- a college. From what I hear of time and resenting when I Dear TEXT ME, How can you give someone priate or offensive, using non- the class ahead of me we had cannot because I am so sick Thank you for sharing your feedback about their commu- judgemental language and it easy. Still, there was posi- and tired of hearing people issue, I know there are people nication style being annoying/ without making statements tive energy within the class to bash a college I love. on campus who have had to inappropriate without offend- that are too general (“you make a difference here. It may Antioch College has navigate this issue, (includ- ing them? Sincerely, Hoping always...etc.”) when giving have been because my class offered me a FREE—let me ing me!). It sounds like your to Honestly Help constructive, you have a better was the majority of the stu- say this again, FREE—educa- chance of making sure that parents love and care about Dear Triple H, dent population then (being tion. Sure, room and board is you deeply! Perhaps they are you are being truly supportive 74 out of approximately 100 something people have to pay, experiencing the standard I think a good deal of us think of your friend without alienat- students), but the atmosphere it’s not entirely free, but it is “Empty Nest Syndrome,” or that because we know how to ing them. I honestly hope that itself seemed charged with this still so much better than going they’re realizing that their say words means that we know helps! positive energy. Now, it does to almost any other college in child becoming an adult. Fam- how to communicate, and I Give feedback, not. the United States. WE ARE ilies and their importance in appreciate your willingness to I am not sure when this SO PRIVILEGED TO HAVE our lives are different for each give yourself room to try to Daily feeling changed—sometime in THIS OPPORTUNITY. of us based on culture, family discover how to offer support the second year, I think. When Privilege is talked about fre- did going to classes become quently here, so let me repeat “ugh” and participating in this. We, the students, are extra-curriculars be “haha privileged to be able to go to From the Editor yeah right”? When did the college without paying ANY Dear community, administration’s words become tuition. This is not because possible. You make made job have accomplished in the past In an exciting and totally “bullshit” and any tiny prob- we had a high GPA in high worthwhile, and you help pre- year. unprecedented turn of events, lem that popped up become school, or because we did well serve snippets of Antioch on As I prepare for co-op and I would like to recognize and “Antioch sucks”? The thing on standardized tests (though paper for future readers. pass The Record into new thank everyone who has par- is, this does not seem specific I’m positive these things do The Record has been hands, I would like to encour- ticipated in some capacity to my class. I see this in all of not hurt an application). The reborn for a year now, appear- age everyone to continue to with The Record this term. the students, even some of the Horace Mann Fellowship is ing more or less consistently be involved. You help make a Everyone who has pitched first-years. The general atmo- our payment to take the risk a couple times each quarter. paper reflective of what the story ideas, written content, sphere I sense at Antioch now (and it is a big one) of coming This is our ninth edition. It’s community values possible. proofread, contributed a letter is not one of positive energy, to Antioch and helping restore easy to get lost in how much Thanks again, or an article, taken photos, excitement to take on this this college. It’s not easy work. we still have to learn, but right Keegan Smith-Nichols ’17 done layout, or been a reader challenge called Antioch, or There will be problems, prob- now I think it’s more impor- has helped made this paper even that people enjoy being at lems that I encourage every- tant to look at how much we Antioch. Instead, I can’t sit at one to speak up about and go a lunch table without hearing about solving in an efficient why Antioch sucks and that way. However, we have been The Record welcomes letters from readers as a way to encourage dia- people wish they had chosen paid up-front for this and I see Submit logue and give voice to the community. Please send letters to therecord@ differently. very little return for the col- antiochcollege.org. Letters over 350 words may be edited for length at the When was the last time lege from the current students. a editor’s discretion. Please include your name, class year (if applicable) or you truly appreciated Antioch? What have you done for your role in the community. We do not publish anonymous letters. The Record Did you express it? Why not? college? Letter is a student paper for the Antioch Community; make your voice heard! People here seem to express Sincerely, a lot of the negative things, Coty Wyatt ’16 December 10, 2014 16 Arts and Leisure the antioch record Interview with Shelby Chestnut ’05

hope my for my future. Can of say ‘fuck you’ to normativ- the articulation of what they Shelby: Thats just phe- By Angelina Rodriguez ’18 you tell me what occurred ity... a place straight or queer have experienced for a long nomenal. During my time at In the traditions of Old during a GenderFuck dance? people could gather and talk time. We weren’t that racist... Antioch people were respect- Antioch, during the fall, the Shelby: For my first Gen- about what it meant.. to look just a little bit racist. ful but I had to take it on college would hold a Gender- derFuck... an upperclassmen at gender as a performance.. Angelina: Was Antioch myself... it wasn’t encouraged Fuck dance or Drag Ball. This like, took me out and bought and to realize it might be per- always home to an empowered or asked of me... if I wanted dance was a huge indicator of me clothes. There was a Gen- formance for some but that it queer and gender variant com- that [to be identified by a cer- the culture of progress that derfuck every semester before can have a very different real- munity? tain pronoun] I had to do it all surrounds Antioch life and the the Div Dance. For me, it was ity for others.. Shelby: I would say my myself. attention to queering our het- an opportunity to dress the way Angelina: Did you call it social group was mostly queer. Angelina: How do you erosexist society. Although the I usually dress. I remember one drag ball or genderfuck? Even straight people were think attending a college that party scene at Old Antioch was GenderFuck I was supposed Shelby: It was Gender- respectful of queer folks. implemented the S.O.P.P., wild and we at New Antioch to be out of town but my car Fuck. Yes, it was a home. Looking hosted Sex Weeks, had Gen- strive to establish a safe envi- broke down my then girlfriend Angelina: There has been back, gender nonconforming derfuck affected your future ronment, the dance was an and all of her friends had some hesitation surrounding people... it was easy for them and the way that you navi- integral part of defining the stolen all of my clothes and the word “GenderFuck” and to fit in and be welcomed... it gate a less egalitarian exterior values of the college. As the I was like ‘what the fuck?!’ It its level of controversy. Do you was the late 1990s and 2000s world? winter dance approaches, The was a time when people like... think the name is important to and young transgender folks Shelby: I laugh because Antioch Student Union seeks fucked with gender and gender the integrity of the event? were having a hard time and graduate school was the first to collaborate with the more non-conformity. For a lot of Shelby: No, I’m like the one even though Antioch is a time I was ever in a large activist oriented Independent masculine identified folks it Antiochian that thinks it’s ok trendsetter, society as a whole group of straight people. Groups, Womyn of Antioch; was an opportunity to dress to name it whatever you [the wasn’t having conversation It was hell on earth. After pioneers of the SOPP, and how you would normally want student body] want to name it. about being trans. People were Antioch I was close with all Queer Center, to bring a to dress and feel comfortable What’s important to me isn’t certainly respectful of each my Antioch friends. We lived legitimate GenderFuck expe- in a different way. Antioch was necessarily important to you others pronouns. As a culture, in cities together and moved rience to students. We want very accepting. You could wear all. Thats for you to decide. operating within the US con- around together. During our this GenderFuck to encapsu- a suit and everyone thought it I think it speaks to a larger struct, people weren’t talking late 20s we went on to other late our values and identities, was cool. The Queer Center issue that students are speak- about trans issues like they schools or better jobs. I had as the New Antioch while still and Womyn of Antioch ing about things from the past. are now... I remember there not been subjected to a large respecting the traditions that played a big role in putting it It’s important to acknowledge was a medical clinic that was group of straight people for came before us. With the sup- together.. It was a crazy party the past but it doesn’t have to really good with trans folks... some time. It was quite inter- port of Events Committee we school but everybody really define where you are now. Not getting people on hormones if esting being forced out of that look forward to a safe, success- respected each other and really much has been passed down to that was what they were inter- queer bubble… being a person ful dance. Shelby Chestnut, looked out for each other. you because there’s a huge gap ested in. I think at the time that was bullied a lot as a kid Queer activist of color and Angelina: Why was Gen- in attendance... so even the there were no transfeminine for being gay... Antioch gave Antioch Alumni, gives us first derFuck progressive? fourth years don’t know the identified folks... people were me a space to be who I was and hand insight into our Antioch Shelby: When I visited full history... so they are each respectful but they didn’t have learn how smart I could be. history while offering a path- Antioch recently I saw all the passing their version of a his- as much knowledge. You can My thinking and experience way to our own growth, iden- gender neutral bathrooms. tory down... turn on the television and the was so important. If you asked tity, and evolution as a college GenderFuck kind of repre- Angelina: Was it an likelihood of seeing trans folks me ten years ago if I thought and student body. sents that idea.. like a safe empowering event in regard is a little bit higher than even I would be doing what I am Angelina: Can you tell me space for people to do gender to intersections of race and 15 years ago. now, I would have said ‘no a little bit about yourself, your in a way that makes sense to gender? Angelina: Did you have a way.’ I never thought I would relationship to Antioch, and them. It was a safe space to Shelby: Yes, I think so. I pronoun related policy or pro- do LGBT specific organizing. what you have done since? figure that out. Not having mean, it’s complicated. When cedure? I do it and I love it and it’s Shelby: I graduated it [the dance] would limit I went there it was mostly Shelby: No, we didn’t... largely because of the inter- Antioch in the class of 2005, people in what they are able white with probably 20 people toward the tail end of my sections of so many identities, I graduated in 3 years. I was to express. I came out when I of color. Some of the best Antioch career it became a not just LGBT, you’re working community manager 2005- was 12 and i’ve always dressed conversations I heard about real organizing tool... in which with people of color, immi- 2006 and I am on the alumni like a boy but I had a friend race surrounded racial appro- people would be identifying grants, low income people... board. And I graduated in 3 that was more masculine pre- priation and what it meant for their own pronouns. Do you? so Antioch allowed me to see years. senting in high school but people to do drag. We talked What is it like now? I’m curi- those intersections and to (Angelina: Woah, thats then entered college and was about how it wasn’t ok for ous... not see it as a singular iden- like.. ) Yeah. I’m proud of that. very feminine presenting and them [the performers] to be Angelina: Yes, during tity issue, its so many identity (Angelina: Most Antiochians GenderFuck was a safe space white and take on the charac- orientation you are given a issues all at once. Looking take like.. 5.. or 8…) I worked where they could think about ter of a Black identified drag button on which to write your back on Antioch, what it gave hard three summers in a row and explore that. queen. So, I think it allowed preferred pronouns, you get me as an education and com- so I got a lot of credits. Angelina: Do you view that space and sometimes we explanations of what a gender munity is unparalleled to any- Currently I am the co- Genderfuck as primarily cul- messed up but the community pronoun is right there... thing else and it is still realistic director of community organi- tural, social, or political? was good about having those During community events, of what is in the world. You zation and public advocacy at Shelby: All three. it conversations and being mind- meetings, so on... you state have debate and conversa- the New York Anti-Violence depends on what vantage ful of that. You know... I think your name, year, and preferred tions about right and wrong project. We work with LGBT point you’re looking at it from. you are dealing with young pronoun... There are always and people wanted to figure survivors of violence. For me it was a space to be safe people that are really inter- ways to improve and issues but it out together respectfully. I Angelina: Very cool, I’m while being myself, for some ested in alternative culture... overall it’s an environment in also sort of love Antioch, I’m glad you are involved in such it was a space to explore, and and they are learning while which your pronouns are asked wearing an Antioch sweatshirt necessary work. It gives me also a place for people to sort experiencing and searching for for and respected. now. December 10, 2014 the antioch record Arts and Leisure 17

Video Game Review: Time Rifters

By Santiago Gariepy ’17 once more. However, in this multiplayer experience. that strategy that I ‘taught’ them. I made the occasional ers a 7.5/10; while I did find Time Rifters by Proton round you will play along- The game features a cus- some of it to get boring at Studio takes the standard mul- side your past character, who tom-made dubstep soundtrack, run & jump to eradicate a higher cube, but that was the times, it was never so much as tiplayer concept and inverts fights based on your previous which I found surprisingly to make it unplayable. In fact, it into a single-player game. actions. Unlike other multi- fitting in the gameplay; on extent of my actions. You are given unlimited ammo, few I found myself sitting through Admittedly, this is an idea I’ve player games, you cannot rely the downside, its relatively two hours of gameplay after often wished for in some form solely on your teammates, as small playlist became boring “disadvantages” per weapon, and no health bar to moni- first launch. or another in the Bioshock 2 your teammates are only as after two arenas. (It should be Proton Studio Multiplayer. In a nutshell, you skilled as you. noted that music can be muted tor, which I found to make gameplay a bit too repetitive Platform: Windows XP+, play as four different charac- Two more roles are taken in settings.) I simply replaced OSX 10.6+ ters with one goal---destroy on until you are gunning down the music with an EDM (elec- at times. While standard first- person shooters can be consid- $10, via Steam Store as many blocks as possible in blocks in a squad of 4. Points tronic dance music) playlist of OSX- 2.0 Ghz CPU+ the allotted time. Time Rift- earned by each character are my own, although I feel classi- ered repetitive (load weapon, aim weapon, headshot, repeat), CPU, 2 GB RAM, OpenGL 3 ers has three ‘episodes’: each congregated, allowing for cal music would be just as fit- compatible GPU, 1 GB Install episode houses five arenas, upgrades to the gun of which- ting. limited resources and the ele- ment of danger to my charac- Size which in turn have four one- ever one/s you choose. After I find myself utilizing one Windows- XP+, 2.0 Ghz+ minute rounds. Round One the initial play-through, you single strategy throughout ter tend to make them more challenging. I was not a per- CPU, 2 RAM, DX9 compat- begins with a single character, can download the characters of each round & arena: scout ible GPU, 1 GB Install Size who you arm with one of six other players who share theirs out a static position for each fect player in the least, but, regardless, I would have liked Compatible with Oculus available weapons. After one through the cloud, creating a player, and hold the trigger for Rift minute, you will play as your game almost equivalent to the the entirety of the round. Sub- a tad more variety. second character, who you arm average first-person shooter, sequently, my teammates take Overall, I give Time Rift- December 10, 2014 18 Arts and Leisure the antioch record Greatest Music About Laverne Cox the Greatest Speaks at By Louise Lybrook ’16 ditional Cuban dance music, track, “He is He” by Page One year ago, I took a road Congolese jazz and spoken Scherer, states, “Don’t credit trip through New England. I word. One stand out song for this man for the fights that Wright State found myself in a music shop me is Don Covay’s “Rumble in he fought, credit him for the in Portland, Maine where the Jungle,” a funk tune detail- fights that he gave up.” Hits I heard a great song about ing the legendary 1974 match and Misses offers a diverse By Keegan Smith-Nichols ’17 ever that phrase even means) Muhammad Ali coming over against George Foreman that collection of music, along Like most of Antioch, I and instead of probing deeper the speakers. A friend decided took place in Zaire, now the with the opportunity to learn went to hear Laverne Cox’s with questions about why the to buy the album on a whim. Democratic Republic of the a little history about one of lecture “Ain’t I a Woman: My modern queer movement often Ever since listening to it over Congo. There, Ali won back the greatest sports icons of all Journey to Womanhood” at all but forgets about the “t” in and over while driving through his heavyweight title after time and think critically about Wright State’s Nutter Center LGBT, the audience wanted New Hampshire and Vermont, years of fighting to gain back the interaction between popu- on Tuesday, December 2nd. I to know about old news from the album has been one of my the boxing license he lost for lar culture, sports and politics had more than a vague idea OITNB and to take a “femi- favorites. refusing the draft. as well as the way that black of who she was; I was famil- nist selfie” with Laverne Cox. Muhammad Ali—aka the Others include “Muham- athletes have been described iar with her role in the televi- Come on, people. Greatest—boxing, civil rights, mad Ali” and “The Louisville throughout history (“beautiful sion series Orange is the New I want queer narratives anti-war and black power Lip” by Tom Russell and Sir specimen,” used in one song, Black and had read some of for queer audiences, and more icon, inspired dozens of songs Mack Rice, respectively, which for example, brings some his- her articles and watched some specifically, transgender nar- throughout the 1960s and give a more general history of tory to mind). Hits and Misses: of her speeches online. Thus, I ratives for transgender audi- ’70s. Twenty-two of the great- Ali’s life. One of my all time Muhammad Ali and the Ulti- left the Nutter Center at the ences. When I looked at the est such songs can be found on favorites is “You’re the Great- mate Sounds of Fistfighting is conclusion of her talk with a at the major queer organiza- that album I bought in Maine, est” by Bette McLaurin, a very a little hard to find, but all of feeling that the target audi- tions who sponsored the event, Hits and Misses: Muhammad cute love letter to Ali. Other the songs are available on You- ence for “Ain’t I a Woman: My nationally recognized queer Ali and the Ultimate Sounds songs simply discuss Ali as Tube and the compilation can Journey to Womanhood” was advocacy organizations have of Fistfighting. The songs the Greatest, emphasizing the be purchased on CD. not someone familiar with the names with the words lesbian range in styles from funk, political stance he took rather struggles faced by members of or gay in them; they never blues rock and reggae to tra- than his skill as a boxer. One the transgender community or bothered to change their name someone with any degree of to include transgender popula- familiarity with intersection- tions. This is not to say that ality; once again, the target all national queer advocacy Confessions of a TCM Junkie audience of a queer speaker groups automatically disregard seemed like straight, cisgen- transgender people, but trying dered folk who like to clap. to fit the gender identity spec- By Scott Sanders, Archivist Warner Baxter, a Columbus snappy lines for Baxter, the Let me say that truthfully trum as a subset of the sexu- Penthouse, a Metro-Gold- native and one time insurance most suggestive ones for Loy I have no idea how anyone in ality spectrum is not doing wyn-Mayer release of 1933, agent, plays Jackson Durant, (though there’s plenty of those the audience actually identi- anyone any favors. comes from the novel of the a high society attorney who to go around), and equal parts fied themselves other than None of these things pre- same name by Arthur Somers defends gangsters and racke- comedic for Pendleton and me. For all I know, the entire vented me from enjoy her Roche. This entertaining mob teers for the kick he gets out of Butterworth. Unconfirmed audience could have consisted lecture. I’m glad I went. I comedy was the first pairing of it. His most recent such client Hollywood lore suggests an of transgender people. But if would go again. I could listen director Woodbridge Strong is the very grateful Tony Gazi- uncredited role by Ayn Rand the questions during the Q&A to Laverne Cox talk all day. Van Dyke (known as W.S. and otti, marvelously performed in the script, though it’s not session afterwards are any ges- However, I wish straight and “One-Take Woody” for the by a former college wrestling apparent. ture, the audience was more cisgender people would not rapidity with which he com- star and silver medalist in the Amid several strong per- excited about the filming of make Laverne Cox’s journey pleted films) and Myrna Loy, 1920 Summer Olympics, Nat formances, it is Myrna Loy Orange is the New Black and to womanhood about them; who was then stuck playing Pendleton. Cleared of a mob who impresses the most. personal advice than discuss- her journey to womanhood is exotic women and “bad girls.” murder charge, Tony wants to Given her first shot at a big ing the intersection of race not about you being a better Having literally spotted her return the favor to Jack in any part without having to put on and class, gender and sexual feminist, or your selfie, or you talent from across the MGM way he can, so he introduces a weird accent, she displays orientation, and so on. apologizing for your privilege. cafeteria, in 1934 he cast her him to Gertie Waxted, a rather the presence and timing that Laverne Cox talked about It is about the most important opposite Cadiz, Ohio product oddly named high class call would become characteristic a lot of important things. thing to me that she talked Clark Gable in the smash hit girl played by Myrna Loy. She of her work, though the ward- She talked about the differ- about: her journey to wom- Manhattan Melodrama, the last becomes a key witness in Jack’s robe choice for the only dress ence between shame and guilt. anhood in a society that fre- movie notorious bank robber latest case, and as a result the she has on the entire film is She talked about the misog- quently tells her that she will John Dillinger ever saw. That woman he loves as well. Vet- unusual bordering on unfortu- yny, racism, and transphobia never be a woman and disman- same year, along with lead- eran comic actor Charles But- nate. Playful and sincere, it is she has experienced and still tling the idea that the gender ing man William Powell terworth, whose distinctive not at all difficult to hope for experiences. She talked about you were assigned at birth is (who was also in Manhat- voice is said to have inspired her burgeoning romance with growing up with a single the gender you will grow up tan Melodrama), Loy and Van Cap’n Crunch’s, is Jack’s out- Jack to blossom. The whodunit mother and a twin brother in to be. Dyke would make the first of wardly patient butler. The cast isn’t bad either. Penthouse was Alabama, and she talked about four immensely popular Thin also includes Mae Clarke, best remade in 1939 as the much her transition and how long as Man films that permanently known for her monumental tamer Society Lawyer, suggest- process it has been. ensconced her and Powell in hairdo in The Bride of Fran- ing it was well regarded by the She barely skimmed the the public mind as the lovable, kenstein, and perennial 1930s studio but as a risqué story of a surface on why young trans- hard drinking Nick and Nora Hollywood villain C. Henry shady lawyer who falls in love gender people are made to Charles. Van Dyke’s role in Gordon. The script, by the with a prostitute and helps feel that something is wrong Myrna Loy becoming an all- prodigious screenwriting duo crooks go free, it needed sani- with them, on why transgen- time great film star is hard to Frances Goodrich and Albert tizing to be shown in the era der people are forced to hide underestimate. Hackett, is neatly divided into of the Production Code. their authentic selves (what- December 10, 2014 the antioch record Arts and Leisure 19 Records in the Record

By Gaerin Warman-Szvoboda in the Northern English town in his discography, the album know / It’s who you know”). songs would bring in the most ’17 of Bridlington, where he built was without a doubt both his The long time staple of his money. “There Stands the Released 20 years ago, The up a small fan base, and even most successful and accessible repertoire seems especially Glass” (made famous by Webb Next Hundred Years, the major enjoyed being able to tour yet, and touring on it he joked poignant on The Next Hundred Pierce) begins with a soul- label debut of Ted Hawkins, Europe a few times. Despite that in his age he needed to Years. Looking into the future, ful yell that seems to emanate sits in relative obscurity today, garnering himself a niche get out of the harsh winds of “Big Things” reflects on the from underneath mountains to outside of certain music circles. there, Hawkins would leave Venice Beach that berated him challenges facing Hawkins come out of Hawkins’ mouth, And while it wasn’t his first England, and travel back to with sand on a daily basis. and time already lost, either on and hints at more of Hawkins’ album, it was far more than the shores of Venice Beach in Several songs about heart- the boardwalk of Venice Beach past troubles. Although the just a label debut for Hawkins, 1990 under uncertain circum- break, such as the opener or due to heroin addiction and final cover and song of the whose previous releases went stances. “Strange Conversation” fla- prison (“I’ve got big things album proves to be the most virtually unnoticed in the US. After being heard and vour the melancholy taste to do / Too soon my life will haunting. The at first per- Though it wouldn’t chart, the courted by several record exec- of the album, as Hawkins be through”). A Jesse Win- formed a cappella “Long as I album earned much acclaim utives, Ted Hawkins released reminds himself “She said chester cover (“Biloxi”) pro- Can See the Light” Creedence from critics unfamiliar with his major label debut with that your next lover’s gonna vides Hawkins at his happiest Clearwater Revival cover gives Hawkins’ work, and with the Geffen Records, produced by be the blues”. Bleak feelings as he recalls the city where he the album an appropriately help of decent label help for Tony Berg. Filled with tender of rejection, sorry and loss grew up, as his backing band sorrowful end with a sprin- the first time in his career, cellos, melodic guitar and bass, culminate in “The Good and and Tony Berg’s production kling of hope, a cool drop on would allow for him to go soft and intimate drumming, The Bad” (“Laughter is bad / at their most effective provide an album that provides the lis- on his first national tour at and Hawkins’ strong strum- When there’s no one there to the oceanside atmosphere that tener with tremendous warmth the age of 57. Internation- ming acoustic guitar, Berg share it with... Dying is good / perfectly matches the vivid (“Though I’m goin’ goin’ / I’ll ally the album would be an crafts them together to create When the one you love grows imagery of the lyrics (“The be coming home soon / Long even greater success, reaching Hawkins’ first album with a full tired of you”). But the heart sun shines on Biloxi / The air as I can see the light”). A few number 20 on the Australian backing band. While the full of the album comes from the is filled with vapors from the days after Christmas 1994, not charts, allowing him to cross band achieves a fittingly full the most compelling and often sea / And the boy will dig a long after completing his first the Pacific Ocean for the first sound, it’s worth noting that saddest songs that are more pool beside the ocean”). tour of Australia, Hawkins time after years of busking Hawkins disapproved of the autobiographical in nature. The other two covers on suffered a massive stroke, next to it on the boardwalk backing band, preferring the “Ladder of Success”, the only the album help provide a great those years of heroin addiction of Venice Beach. It also was folksier sound he was used to, original song Hawkins per- depth of feeling as well, and having caught up to him. Ted a relative success in Britain, of just himself and his guitar. formed on a previous album were perhaps easier to record Hawkins passed away New who had previously welcomed Hawkins considered The Next that appeared on his Geffen for Hawkins, who would play Year’s Day 1995 at the age of Hawkins’ two previous studio Hundred Years to be his worst output details the struggles of mostly covers of songs, in par- 58. albums, and allowed for him album because of this. Regard- gaining a foothold in the music ticular those of Sam Cooke to have a four year residency less of where the album ranks business (“No matter what you on Venice Beach, as known Herndon Gallery Prepares New Show

Artists work on the upcoming show in the Herndon Gallery “Tag: Territorial Negotiations.” The show opens December 11, 2014 and runs until February 13, 2015. The show will feature local street artists who negotiate exhibition space on public turf. Photo credit, Odette Chavez-Mayo ’18. December 10, 2014 20 Arts and Leisure the antioch record Some Words: A Crossword Puzzle

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