St. Norbert Times Volume 90 Issue 4 Article 1 10-17-2018 Danny Postel Analyzing Conflict Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.snc.edu/snctimes Part of the Christianity Commons, Creative Writing Commons, Digital Humanities Commons, English Language and Literature Commons, History Commons, Journalism Studies Commons, Music Commons, Other Arts and Humanities Commons, Photography Commons, Reading and Language Commons, Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons, Technical and Professional Writing Commons, and the Television Commons Recommended Citation (2018) "Danny Postel Analyzing Conflict," St. Norbert Times: Vol. 90 : Iss. 4 , Article 1. Available at: https://digitalcommons.snc.edu/snctimes/vol90/iss4/1 This Full Issue is brought to you for free and open access by the English at Digital Commons @ St. Norbert College. It has been accepted for inclusion in St. Norbert Times by an authorized editor of Digital Commons @ St. Norbert College. For more information, please contact [email protected]. October 17, 2018 Volume 90 | Issue 4 | Serving our Community without Fear or Favor since 1929 INDEX: NEWS: Follow Me Printing Danny Postel Analyzing Conflict SAMANTHA DYSON | NEWS EDITOR SEE PAGE 2 > OPINION: Alcohol in Green Bay SEE PAGE 6 > FEATURES: Title IX Demonstration SEE PAGE 8 > ENTERTAINMENT: Theories for Avengers 4 SEE PAGE 11 > SPORTS: Men’s Basketball Preview SEE PAGE 15 > Danny Postel speaks about Middle Eastern Conflict | Jack Zampino (’19) In times and places of Studies Program (MENA) in the Fort Howard Theatre. that they are an unending Use Your Voice! great turmoil, many peo- at Northwestern University, In addition, he was pres- problem that is impossible ple seek to understand the wishes to provide another ent in Dr. Robert Kramer’s to solve. He provided ex- The “Times” remains cause of lasting hostility explanation, especially for class on middle east history amples of conservative and committed to raising the and distress. The Middle recent rises in “sectarian” that afternoon. His lecture liberal ideologies that sup- voices of students and East is one such place that conflict. Danny Postel has "Why is Sectarian Conflict port this idea of unstoppa- faculty who are work- is often thought to be an in- worked for the MENA pro- on the Rise in the Middle ble driving forces between ing to improve safety creasingly and even unend- gram since 2016, and be- East?" provided another sects, and sought to show and transparency here ingly volatile area. Some fore that he worked at the perspective on fighting that this was not the only at St. Norbert College. would argue that this is due Center for Middle Eastern among religious sects and way to think about the is- to deep-rooted, nearly in- Studies at the University of political turmoil in the Mid- sues in these nations. Our committment to escapable hatred between Denver. He has written or dle East, one that he con- When talking about po- public dialogue in- religious sects, and contin- co-edited several publica- siders less familiar than the litical upheavals and revo- cludes accepting letters ues because these sects are tions regarding dilemmas media focus on described lutions, he described peri- to the editor. Know that driven to conflict by some- in the Middle East over the “ancient hatreds.” Postel ods in history, even recent your voice is improtant thing deeper and larger than past several years. described the sentiments history, in which sides were to us. Please submit let- themselves. However, Dan- At SNC, he presented a of this “New Conventional taken in conflict that had ters via email to times@ ny Postel, who serves as As- lecture on Wednesday, Oct. Wisdom” as a blanket state- nothing to do with religious snc.edu. sistant Director of the Mid- 10 on his views, hosted by ment on Middle Eastern SEE ANALYZING dle East and North African the Norman Miller Center conflicts, which suggests CONFLICT Page 2 > St.MADELEINE Norbert WENC | NEWS CORRESPONDENT Presents “Almost, Maine” The little town of Al- students and 16 dollars for thing but ordinary; in these of designers that are sure ditionally, Dr. John Hen- most, Maine is coming to general admission, and can little vignettes, people fall to do a fantastic job. The necken, Assistant Professor St. Norbert College’s Webb be purchased online or at in love, make big decisions group consists of Corey of Music here at St. Norbert Theater on Friday, Nov. 2 the box office located in or make a big discovery. At Pinchart, Technical Direc- College, is composing mu- at 7:30, Saturday, Nov. 3 the Abbot Pennings Hall of that already extraordinary tor and scene shop man- sic specifically for the St. at 7:30 and Sunday, Nov. Fine Arts. moment in time, the north- ager, Brittney Roffers, Norbert production. When 4 at 2:00 pm, then the fol- The play, which was ern lights appear in the sky, Assistant Technical Direc- asked about the design, Di- lowing week, Nov. 8-10 written by John Cariani which the director, Dr. Erin tor, James Viall (’19) and rector Erin Hunsader said, at 7:30. With an ensemble and is made up of nine Hunsader, describes as “a Nevena Prebiracevic (’19). “I don't want to give away cast of fifteen, design by vignettes about different character in the show” and Each of these roles fulfills what Brittney is planning four separate people, and people, takes place in the promises will be "breath- a specific purpose. Corey -instead I want people to lots of hard work by the fictional almost-town of taking." Pinchart is designing the come and see what she is St. Norbert Theatre Studies Almost, located in Maine. With the SNC theater set, Brittney Roffers is de- going to put up in the Webb program, “Almost, Maine” Each scene in the play takes program’s designer, Pro- signing the lights, Nevena Theatre to represent the will be almost impossible place at the same time on fessor April Beiswenger, Prebiracevic is designing Aurora Borealis.” to miss this November. a Friday night in January. gone on sabbatical, “Al- sound, and James Viall is SEE ALMOST, MAINE Tickets are five dollars for Each slice of time is any- most, Maine” has a team designing costumes. Ad- Page 2 > sntimes.wordpress.com facebook.com/stnorberttimes @sntimes Wednesday, October 17, 2018 NEWS sntimes.wordpress.com/news | 2 Editors in Eduardo > ANALYZING idea of truly unending con- ing foreign affairs has sup- people’s hearts and minds, Chief: Jose Padrino Elynor Gregorich Velasquez CONFLICT Page 1 flict in the Middle East. ported these organizations’ it’s very difficult for peo- Graeme Heidi Swanson Gallagher Madeleyn sects. Instead of old reli- Postel even described war crimes and has allowed ple to un-feel these things. Glosny gious opposition, he sug- the idea that some govern- them to maintain this use It isn’t impossible, but it Leadership Anna Vanseveren Team: gested that “the process of ment organizations in the of sectarianism through its seems like an uphill battle.” Elynor Gregorich Sports Team: Graeme Addy Bink sectarianization is shaped Middle East use sectarian- ideologies and sometimes Throughout his discus- Gallagher Andrew Gehring Nicole Fellrath Emma Hirt by authoritarian forces.” ization, or the violent op- through its support. sion, he contested the claim Erika Ditzman Kyra Kronberg Samantha Dyson Riley Haas While certain religious position between religious Finally, he asked, “Can that troubles in the Middle Caitlin groups have supported cer- sects, as a way to “demo- this process be reversed?” East are solely based in old McCauley Copy Editing: Cate O’Brien Erika Ditzman tain sides, several conflicts bilize” popular revolution. He stated that the ques- religious argument. Re- Andrew Shaut News Team: Anna Vanseveren have been initiated by those They may use old religious tion remains open-ended, gardless of belief, it brings Samantha Dyson Hannah Ashley Streeter Robinson in power. hatred to fuel political re- but impressed upon his to light a deeper complexity Madeleine Wenc Heidi Swanson Logan Stefl Kyra Vinz He also mentioned gimes and gain power. Fur- audience the difficulty in- regarding issues in that re- Emma Hirt Mercedes times of recent relative thermore, he suggested that volved. “Once these forces gion and a potentially larg- Jack Zampino Danforth Hernandez peace, which discredits the America’s actions regard- of hatred are released in er challenge in ending it. Features Team: Sarah Schepp Caitlin McCauley Photography: Alejandrina Ross Andrew Schaut Anna Denucci James Viall where everyone knows ev- dents need to go see the fictional town where things Kenneth Costa > ALMOST, MAINE Opinion Marybeth Koss eryone and neighbors help show “because it’s amaz- are simpler. People love Team: Page 1 Cate O’Brien Advisor: each other out. The ensem- ing! It’s a heartwarming their neighbors. They aren't Aldo Gonzales John Pennington The play does not have Emily ble feel lends itself to that.” series of tiny stories about afraid to laugh at them- Buellesbach Social Media a specifically designated Emilie Smith Team: She also hopes that this love and magic, an easy selves and with one anoth- Jared Gartzke Nicole Fellrath lead, as it is made up of Erika Ditzman Alyssa Brugger will serve as an opportunity escape for a couple hours. er. It will allow students a Danielle Lippert Emma Hirt an ensemble cast of fif- for students in the cast and At the very least, they need moment of pure joy that is Entertainment teen, with two professors crew to step outside of their to see the lights.” Director so needed today.” Team: and thirteen students play- Sam Sorenson comfort zone and try some- Erin Hunsader said, “Our Tickets can be bought Rebecca Jacques ing various roles.