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The Pioneer Log: Lewis & Clark College’s Student-Run Newspaper
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Volume 82, Issue 10
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Lewis & Clark College Student Newspaper
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Pioneer Log Staff
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2014-12-05
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SOLIDARITY
The mind behind the Students and faculty . In its first ever cook-out, the
Stanford Prison Experiment campaign for Arabic Black Student Union serves
and the Heroic Imagination language and Middle East up food and dialogue about
Project to speak on campus Studies programs. racial issues.
today. >> NEWS P. 3 >> NEWS P. 3 >> FEATURESP . 6
NEWS
2 THE PIONEER LOG DECEMBER 5, 2014
STAFF
Editor-in-Chief
Caleb Diehl
Managing Editor
Guadalupe Triana
EDITORIAL
News
John Rogers, 1eghan Zea
Opinion
Taylor Knudson
LC Style
Demi Glidden
Features
Kaiya Gordon, Lacey Jacoby
Arts
Lauren Achee, Jesse Merchant time." the upper library would be
BY JOHN ROGERS
According to Belcher, a good idea" for the Reed
Spons NEWS EDITOR
Maddie LeeP. eter Melling ASLC's response was streakers. The aked Mile
Boyd ('15) said that "in
generally positive. steers clear of buildings and
On ov. 6, the Associ
recent years, there has been
Backdoor "One [ASLC member] dormitories. Still, problems
ated tudents of Lewis &
Drake MacFarlane who spoke on behalf of arose. a growing backlash from the
Clark met with Lee Belcher,
student body. I know that
Lewis & Clark's Internation In 2005, LC changed
Illustration Editon a member of Reed Col
that might not be the major
al students said that, while their Admitted Students
Maria Estrada, lege's Honor Council, to
ity. This could be one or
Laura Estrada discuss the tradition of many International students day from a Saturday to a
two students. one the less,
enjoy the event, some of Sunday, the same Sunday
Reed student streaking on
Photo Editor we have to abide by Title
them are very opposed to that the aked Mile was
LC's campu . Belcher was
Haru1aG rannis IX and make ure tho
seeing nudity," Belcher said. held. Although it was before
concerned about the event,
students feel like they're
"She suggested that we give Hoover's time, he heard that
Social Media and WebM anager the Reed Kornmunal Shit
in a afe space at Lewis &
rvJcr Wayne P,mcr,on Kollektiv, which involves more advanced warning o tho e "organizing the events
Clark."
that students can avoid the got some stern words from
Reed first-years jogging
Copy Chief
treaking." the administration." Even
naked through LC' cam
Josh l:rccman
Other senators said that last year, on a non-admitted
pus chanting Communist
Reed students should not students day, controver y
Copy Editor slogans.
Tru haa Castelino Belcher started the streak through Watzek arose after an angry mother
di cussion ft r this ear' Library, and voiced concern allegedly threatened to ue
CO TRIBUTORS about LC students filming over a Title ,, offen e.
event, when they said,
or taking pictures of the Unbeknownst to the run
Staff Writers: "many Reedie very vo
event, noting that some ners, there was a children's
Daniel Elliott, Ted Jamison, cally questioned whether
Connor Laubeostrin, the event [was] respectful to participants are underage. gymnastic event on campu
Rocky M elf; Julie Oatfield. LC is no stranger to that day.
everyone at LC, specifically
John Trupin. nudity on campus. Since the udity is a sticky sub
victims of sexual assault."
spring of 1998, LC has held ject.With the growing
lliuatratora: o specific incident
an annual aked Mile. Last acknowledgement of sex
Sky Hope Harris or complaint prompted
year Devin Hoover ('15) ual harassment on college
Belcher's visit to the ASLC
Pborographen: John Hale, organized last year's run and campuses, and school policy
meeting. Rather, they said,
Billy H2lc, Kory Anderson
is currently planning the allowing nudity on campus,
"discussions of consent are
next, which will be held on problems are bound to arise.
CoverA.rt: becoming more and more
Apr. 12, 2015. He agreed During the ov. 6 ASLC
pervasive on campus, so
OPERATIONS maybe it was a matter of that "avoiding dorms and meeting, President Lincoln
BuaineaaM map
The NakedM ile: historyl aid bare,
Kmicrine KeDtt
Circuladoo/MadietingD irector
BYJ OHN ROGERS ,.
alani Bisbaw
News Editor
FACULTYA DVISOR pring 1998: The farthest ake Mile no longer held on Easter,
Molly Robimoo Kdly back anyone can remember citing unwatned Easter crowds on cam
Naked Mile. pus. Many streakers unable to attend due
STAPPA D'ftSOll to previous comrnittnents to Jesus. ew
1998
JasoFne iner event time gamers larger attendance.
2000s
To sub aibe, pleasee mail:
Naked Mile heald on
piolog@gmail.com.
Easter Sunday of each aked runners stand ground
year. Ea ter egg hunters on their day. Date and time of run
To placea n advertisement,
were finding more than become secret. Animosity betwen run ,.
pleasee mail:
they bargained for. ners and administrators grows. Some f
piolog@gmail.com
runners reportedly rub their naughty
bits on administrators' door knobs
The Pioneer Log serves to
during one year. ttendance drops.
inform the Lewis& Clarlct om
munityo n issues of concern to
2011
students. Jvcrtisements,L etters 2005-----
to the Editor andE ditorialdso Whiled ie l,Lewi&s Clark) aked0M ilc ~
t necessarilrye flectt he opinion bu sc:ned~ ~ Cot1 1:Wlyp eople miscommunication between admin- 2011: Naked mile returns to
of The PioneerL og or Lcwia& isttation and student organizers lead to original date, pril 17 sees its Ea ter
ClarkC ollege. the Naked Mile and Admitted tudencs rebirth. Everyone take a big breath
Los Day being held on the same day. o body and stans to remember what the
The Pioneer
0615 . PaladaHe JIII d. wants to look at naked people with their Naked Mile is all about. Attendance
121 mom. -~~----~~-~ begins to grow.
NEWS
DECEMBER5 , 2014 3
THE PIONEERL OG
LC community rallies for Middle East Minor
DESPITE A STRONG INTERNATIONAL FOCUS, SOME STUDENTS AND FACULTY WANT MORE
BY MEGHANZ EA rime, and [Lq would make more
money because students wouldn't
NEWS EDITOR
have to go to PSU."
tudents arc not the only
Lewis & lark is known for
members of the LC community
its international srudie program,
advocating for a Middle East
but recent faculty and srudent
tudies minor.
efforts are pushing to cover an
ssociate Professor of Reli
overlooked program: Middle East
gious tudies Paul Powers, Associ
tudies.
ate Professor of Japanese Bruce
new-found student move
uttmeier and ssociate Professor
ment called the Middle-East
of ociology and Anthropol-
Initiative (originally the Arabic
ogy Oren Kosaoky teach classes
Initiative) i determined to show
focu ing on the Middle ast,
that a Middle ast tudie minor
and have noticed student inter-
and full-rime Arabic language pro
e t in the subject. With the help
gram are both needed and desired
of the orthwest 5 Consortium
by student . ince last Spring,
of liberal arts colleges, they're
club members have published an
drafting a proposal for an Arabic
Op-Ed in the Pioneer Log, gath
program and an interdisciplinary
ered signatures on a petition and
Middle East tudies minor. If they
appealed before the ssociated
are successful, the program will
tudents of Lewis & Clark enate
likely be created within the next
and received unanimous support.
few years.
All the while, they've been purring
ccording to Kosansky, if LC
together the first Middle East Photo courtesy ol WikiC ommons began teaching Arabic full-rime,
tudie ymposium. on the Middle East, roundtable LC offers variou survey P U "has quarter credits that
it would be the first liberal arts
"We feel like the discussions, film showings and courses for students tO take across don't always transfer to LC, and it college in the orthwest to do so,
notable speakers that will culmi disciplines, with many students can be an inconvenience because
and would make the college more
administration nate in a collective dinner at the writing and researching the Middle you waste rime traveling."
competitive.
Co-op. The symposium will run East in their free rime. Every The only obstacle the Middle
"[ Middle East tudies pro
should find the from ov. 25-27. other year, the Morocco Study East Initiative has encountered so
gram] could make a better student
ymposium organizer Julia Abroad program allows students far has been from administrators
experience and make LC distinc
funding to make Duerst ('15) aid the symposium to take one semester of Arabic. o regarding funding.
tive," Kosansky said. "It could
will help show administrat0rs that far, the only factor LC needs for "[The Middle-East Inicia-
Arabic possible." help with attracting and retaining
students want this program. a Middle East Studies minor is a cive]m et with an administration
students and be a win-win for
" ince the Middle East ym full-rime Arabic program. official who said 'you don't need
both the students and the college."
While the Middle East tudies posium is largely composed of Currently, if students are inter to convince us, you need to find
Email theM iddle-EastI nitiative
Symposium will be unofficial, student research, it shows that ested in taking Arabic, they mu t the funding,"' Yazdani said. "We
al middleeast@ldark.edtou l eam
it will scilli nclude many of the there is a huge interest in the go tO Portland State University. feel like the administration should
morea boutt heM iddleE ast S11,dies
touchstones of recognized sym Middle East at LC," Duerst said. Middle-East Initiative President find the funding tO make Ara-
Symposiuma nd otherw qyst og et
posia at LC: panels of students ''I think the symposium will be a Dina Yazdani ('15) said this is dif bic possible becau e the chool
involwd
and professors sharing their work big push." ficult for many students because [funds] new programs all the
Architect of the Stanford Prison Experiment
to visit campus on Friday ·
DR. PHILIP ZIMBARDO TO SPEAKT O LEWIS & CLARK STUDENTS ABOUT HIS LIFE & INFLUENTIAL WORK
BYJ OHN ROGERS Joel chooler ('15), pre idem and
co-founder of the Psychology
NEWS EDITOR
Club.
" ince I wa a freshman at
On Friday, Dec. 5, Lewis &
Lewis & Clark," he said, "I have
Clark will host a major figure
wanted Philip Zimbardo to visit
in the field of p chology. Dr.
our campu ."
Philip Zirnbardo, best known
Zirnbardo is not only a
as the researcher who devised
prominent academic, but
the infamous tanford Prison
also influential; Professor of
Experiment, will give a guest
Psychology Bryan Detweiler
lecture in ouocil Chamber at 3
Bedell and Interim Dean of the
p.m. Hi I cture will discuss his
College of Art and ciences
life leading up to the canford
Jerusha Detweiler-Bedell shared
Pris n Experiment, as well as his
Zimbardo as an advisor during
new research into heroism.
their undergraduate rime at
Ace rding to Julian Harri
tanford Univer ity.
('16), Head of the Distinguished
Last May, chooler approached
isiting ch lar ornrnittee, Dr.
Harris with the idea of bringing
Zirnbardo i " ne of the bigge t
Zimbardo to LC. ince then,
ticket peakers the Pamplin
they've worked together to plan
ociety has brought to campus.
every detail of Zimbardo's stay.
[His work on the canford Pri on
"lt' been a hugely
Experiment] transcended many of
collaborative process and we've -~---_..,._
the di ciplinary lines of psychol
really relied on each other, as well
ogy, and had very tangible and
as members of the Psychology
wide-reaching applications."
Department and the Pamplin
Dr. Zirnbardo did not
Society for support," Harris said.
request compen ation for his
"Dr. Zimbardo's research is
visit, but a 2,000 donation was
incredibly influential and wide
made by the Pamplin ociety to Dr. Philip Zimbardo speaking at a 2009 conference in Warsaw, Poland. reaching, and he's bound tO give
Zimbardo's non-profit, the Heroic
a riveting lecture. He discusses
Imagination Project, as a form of including over 50 books, hundreds His main focus is on his non- effective decisions in challenging
topics that we can all relate to and
thanks.. of articles and book chapters as profit, the Heroic Imagination situations."
understand," he added.
ince the Stanford Prison well as a PB series. ow, the Project, whose mission statement ecuring the visit from Zirn-
Dr. PhilipZ imbardo1 Villle cture
Experiment, Zimbardo has subject of Zimbardo's research is "t0 teach individuals the skills bardo was a collaborative effort,
from 3-4:30p .m. on fudqy, Dec.5 in
published a plethora of work, pivoted from evil to heroism. and awareness needed to make that began with the interest of
CounciCl hamber.
NEWS
4 THE PIONEERL OG DECEMBER5 , 2014
Glitches discovered • new swipe card system
Aftern umerousth reatst o students afetya, dministrationh asr espondedw ith new securitym easurefo r the dorms
BY JULIEO ATFIELD
STAFFW RITER
ince Lewis & Clark admin
istrators and Campus afety re
sponded to a gun emoji posted on
Yik Yak last month, students have
been dealing with the main safety
measure implemented: wipe ac
ces only to their own residence
halls. Previously, students could
wipe into any dorm building.
In addition to campus debates
regarding the new system and
whether it effectively addresses
safety concerns in the event of a
gun-related emergency, technical
issues have arisen with the wipe
systems. Josh Fichera f18) said he
was locked out of Howard Hall
for a full day, about a week after
the new system was put in place.
"I had to call people in the
building and yell really loudly to
tioned that a number of other openne s didn't vibe with the rest manually, one at a rime, there be updated manually by Campus
get in," Fichera said, and men-
students bad t do the same. of [Campu afety's] policies." were a number of errors made," afety on a weekly basis until IT
"Asf ar as making student who lived in the room Director of Campus afety O'Dwyer said. As student-resi corrects the issue, and presently
closest to Howard's front door Timothy O'Dwyer, with input dence lists were double-checked there is no timeline for resolu
a safe place, that "basically became the doorman from Lead Dispatcher Bruce and students called in with prob tion."
for the day," he said. Another Burns, was able to offer explana lems, errors were eventually fixed. Campus afety is uncertain
total openness technical glitch appeared the fol tions for some of the issues in the O'Dwyer also referred to how long the current single-hall
lowing day, when the hall's door transition. acce s problems that Informa- access system will be in place. In
didn't vibe with the
was allegedly unlocked for at least ''Because removing the all tion Technology has dealt with the meantime, O'Dywer recom
rest of [Campus 24 hours and could be opened residence hall access and adding over the last few months: " ome mends students call (503)-768-
without a swipe card. bout the the single residence hall access to student identification cards are not 7855 or stop by the office if
Safety's] policies." open door, Fichera said, " s far all undergraduate resident student updating, causing their ID card to they're experiencing problems
as making a safe place, that total identification cards had to be done periodically not work. These must accessing their hall.
l~l r~ll roo~t ~ll~lD~~
Howto g etto t hep lacwesit hfr eefo oadn da clti key oub elonthge re
By Caleb Diehl Editor-in-Chief
Reading of Chapter Nine Finals Study Break
of Paradise Lost 2 p.m. Dec. 11] .R HowardH all
6 p.m. Dec.9 FrankM anorH ouse
Doughnuts. Rule #1 here: cardio. Racing
Apples. God might warn you to a horde of ravenous students to a pink box
stay away from these, but we say go of doughnuts has been clinically proven to
for it. reduce stress.
Young Alumni Career Panel LC Students Take a Break from
10:30a .m. Dec.6 SmithH all Finals with Babies and Toddlers
10 a.m. Dec. 15 StammD iningR oom
Brunch and panel. Remember, when talking to
recent alumni about their basement-based social nacks. Act like yourself, the self facing
media startups, offer a value proposition and aim the impending doom of four finals and a term
for engagement and clickability. paper, and you'll fit right in.
Space allocationf or studento rganizations
All Production Meeting
3:30p .m. Dec.9 StammD iningR oom
5 p.m. Dec. 10 Fir Acres Theatre
Coffee and snacks. Prepare co conquer ter
Doughnuts. tart off by talking about the la t
ritory and negotiate creatie with your fellow
time you strung up Christmas light in your dorm
statesmen in the kingdom of Templeton tudent
for theatrical effect.
Center.
1) Emile Dultra is a member of the Class of 2016
Corrections:
2) Cannen Roberson's ('17) three-point buzzer beater only counted for two.
OPINION
s
DECEMBER 5, 2014 THE PIONEER LOG
Editorial
LC's Grand Old
Why LC needs a Middle
Republican Club
East Studies program
Morocco study abroad program. words: global engagement and an
BY CALEBD IEHL
In the 21st century, ·abic is a international focus.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
language integral to international Uofornmately, the adrnini tra
affair and business. This is an tors who talked to the students
Throughout thi eme rer, inconvenient fact for current LC representing the Middle-Ease Ini
faculty and students have been students. If you want to learn tiative told them to fi.nd their own
fighting to bring a Middle East Arabic right now, you have two money for the program. This is
tudies program to Lewis & Clark. options: travel to Portland tare trange considering that LC funds
Their plan calls for a Middle East University or travel to Morocco. new academic and supplemental
tudie ymposium and a full PS runs on a quarter system, program • every year. The college
rime Arabic language program. meaning that its credits don't recently created a ncuro cience
These essential proposals deserve always transfer to LC. Morocco is minor. It pours. money into the
funding from administrators and far away. entrepreneurship center.
supp rt from student . If LC choos to offer a full Join the Middle-East Initiative.
The Middle East ymposium, rime Arabic program it would be Put pressure on administrators
currently in planning stages, is come th first liberal arts college to fi.nd funding; for the program.
an outlet for student research, in the Pacific orthwest to do so. ubmit researdn to the symposium
especially for student of history, That would fit in nicely with all organizers. Tht: e are a few thing
international affairs and econom of our Pioneer rhetoric, not to you can do to make Middle East
ics or students returning from the mention our marketing buzz- tudies a reality at LC.
Letter to the Editor:
New social justice
Freshman Asher Kalman (left) and PHOTOC OURTESYO F MARY GATES
freshman Brad Davis (right) are the
tours on campus founders of LC GOP.
BYA SHERK ALMAN But the club is about more
than politics. LC GOP is a com
OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR
munity based organization. With
events planned such as charity
tion and resources that we needed shows chat I, cares about social Often on college campuses
BY JULIAW ITHERS construction project get-out-the
and drni ions supported u justice and is ready to build the in the orthwest United rate ,
OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR votc work in low income neigh
because their department has alliances necessary co create mean Republicans are portrayed a
borho d and facilitating speeche
experience giving tours and al ingful change o,o campus. ocially con ervative upply
by politicians to the student body,
I appreciate the interest in our lowed us to work with prospective I take issue with the fact that siders, imagined with a hatred
LC GOP is working to create a
social justice tour in last week's students. The drni sion office the author also had not attended for welfare and defending their
more open educated political
editorial; however, I wish that is extremely upportive, and ha the tour and yet he spoke as an 2nd amendment rights to the
environment. As \vith everything,
the author did not make as ump asked that we give the tour to their informed authority about it. 1 had death. However, as several liberal
however, the task is not easy.
tions about the tour's affi.liaci.ons, administrators. We have already previously let tine author know members of our community who
That is why Lewis & lark's
its content, or cast doubt over given the social justice tour to that Admissions was upportive have ventured to attend a LC
Republicans are asking for as
its future. To me, the angle of current tour guides, so they have of the tour, and yet he neglected GOP meeting have found, there
much support as possible from
last week's editorial makes many this knowledge and can share it to include this !Positiven ote in the is a diverse range of people who
you, the student body. We know
a sumptions and lack the nuance with prospective students. These article. We also gained support consider themselves Republicans.
that you are busy with school,
and middle ground that exists departments help us spread aware from the tudeot Alumni sso Unsurprisingly, there is even more
extracurriculars, and whatever else
in every situation. The author ness about often untold histo- ciation and indiividual faculty and diverse a range amongst those
you kids do after class, so talk to
assumed that the tour's collabo ries. However, the author falsely adrninist rators. who actively participate in the club
a friend about the con ervaove
ration with clrnissions would claimed that "sheltering the tour The author :also failed to speak itself Independents, Libertarians,
agenda. Read an article from the
corrupt the exposure of "all the under the admissions umbrella with Karissa or myself about the fiscal conservatives, Regressivists
Cato Institute, the Wall Street
facts." was a nece sary and prudent first tour; instead, h,e simply assumed and even a Marxist all take part in
Journal or the ational Revie,v.
He al o as umes that it is step, but hopefully, the organizers that the information he shared engaging and debating bow the
Think ab ut ways in which
inherently negative that the tour is will at some point find a way to with u when we were research GOP should adjust to modern day
the Republican parry docs not
associated with different depart offer tours independent of this ing would suffiice.l also believe politics.
represent everything Cinderella's
ments of the Lewis & Clark college office." In reality, col that making ass:umptions about Every Thursday at 4 p.m. in
stepmother stands for. You just
institution. I see collaboration laboration was a benefit, not a the institution being inherently J.R. Howard Hall 123, club mem
might be surprised.
as a po itive endeavor that helps necessity. corrupt and pro-censorship is bers take an hour out of their
gain the upport of a much of Collaboration i also important not a productive stance. In fact, day to discuss different stances
Asher Kolman( '18) is a political
the community as possible, while in the audience of our tour; ad our tour is essentially student the Republican party has taken, scimcem qjora nd the Vice Presidmto f
placing an emphasis on teamwork ministrator , faculty, and students researched and student-led, and I what is on the floor of Congress
LCGOP.
and inclusion in a unified effort. have attended, which creates an believe that fellow students should and conservative challengers in
The Department of Inclusion and inclusive and dynamic atmosphere support each 01therr ather than our state of Oregon. The club
FollowL C GOP at twittef:comr--,----,,...
Multicultural Engagement (IME) for change. Having these individu immediately searching for flaws, explores ways to both edify and
GOP_LC and atfacebook.com/Lewis
gave Karissa Tom ('16) and I as als from different offices, groups, unless they take issue with the include students who would
ClarkCollegeRep11blicans
Program Coordinators the inspira- and departments come together students' actions. otherwise demoo:ize Republicans
without second thought.
Got Submit an Op-Ed to the Pioneer Log. Submissions must be less than
500 words and received by Sunday at midnight at
Opinions?
piolog@gmail.com to be considered for the following Friday's issue.
6FEATURES
THE PIONEER LOG DECEMBER 5, 2014
ILLUSTRATIOBNY L AURAE STRADA
with how she wasn't afraid to to anger, because why should Four years later, your mother young one: 1) trust your in
be herself. omewhat randomly, you have to come our to them still loves you, you've started an stincts, 2) be okay with being
you are going to have your first anyways? It will motivate you to advice column for the school uncomfortable, 3) don't worry
college hookup and later rela get more involved. new paper called Dear Queer, so much about how the world
tionship with one of your close you have numerous friends of ees you and 4) alway love
friends who you never would "Th. ' b all sores who love you for you your elf first becau e if you
1ngs wont e
have guessed. You are still dat and you till wear sweatpants on don't have love for yourself, you
ing her, so don't worry about all perfect, but it will mo t days, but occasionally mix can't fully love others.
chat fighting-it will pass. it up by putting on a cute dress. Much love co you, elf.
be okay." You are happier than you have
ever been in your life and finally Your Queer,
"You will first
feel ready co take on the world.
Your ec:ond-year you are go
listen to Sara ing to do something you never o my advice to you, ob, Mollie Whuppie
imagined and join the Queer Re
Bareilles' song
source Center. All those queers
Queer Resource
you spent a long time judging
"Brave" 50 times
and thinking were too "out
and practice there" will become your good
Center
friends, and\ you will become
your speech 100 more aware than ever of the in
. " justices queer people face. This
ttmes. will prompt: you to finally get Location:
Dear Mollie, over your prejudice and fear and
Your mom is going to fly up go to your fir t pride fe rival, Templeton Student Center 255
I know you've come to col to Portland sometime during which you ·till won't like, but it
lege scared shitless of who you that first semester to check up will feel amazing to finally be in
Facebook Page:
are and what you might become, on you, because he is worried a space meant for you.
but I just want you to know that that what she always thought www.facebook.com/LCQRC
it is going to work our okay. was going to happen is hap "Your second-year
Things won't be perfect, but it pening-you are realizing you
will be okay. really are a big ol' queer! nd year you are going Twitter: @LC_QRC
You are going to meet your when you finally end up telling
first, real lesbian. he will be your family you've been dating to do s;omething
Email: qrc@lclark.edu
on the basketball ream and you a woman for almo t a year, you
you never
are going to fall head over heels will first listen to ara Bareilles'
with her because she is the first song "Brave" 50 times and Peer CounseliQg Drop-in Hours:
imagined and join
person you've mer who openly practice your speech 100 rimes,
aid she was gay. You will find and feel incredibly relieved that the Queer Sunday-Thursday, 2-3 p.m., 7-8 p.m.
our six months later that you they told you they ' love you no
weren't even attracted to her matter what." But then once off Resource Center."
and were, in fact, just infatuated the phone your relief will turn
A recipe for race-basea dialogue
BY LACEY JACOBY place on acurday, Dec. 6, will said. "Hopefully after the end of exactly looking for from us," community in a very intimate
begin between 5:30 and 6 p.m. the cookout we'll have a stronger Fenton aid. Participants are way," Fenton said. To achieve
FEATURESE DITOR
in the Rusty ail tudent Co-op. sense of who we are and what asked to bring ideas, including this, the B U bas also begun to
Which ingredient should you Cooking will start at 3 p.m., we will be standing for." their reasons for coming. hosting meetings every Friday
take to the Black tudent Union likely in Holmes Hall. The cookout is particularly at 4 p.m. in Tamarack, and will
cookout this weekend? "Bring an For Fenton, the cookout will timely given recent events at "The cookout will continue to increase outreach
open mind," Raymond Fenton provide a space for both defin Lewis & Clark. " lot of things during the year.
('16), co-president of the B ing and understanding the role have been happening on campus. provide a space For the BS , increasing in
said. Of course, signing up to of the B U. lot of people are looking to volvement means reaching out to
cook dinner wouldn't hurt either. ''We're really presenting the the B U. We:a lso want to figure for both defining a wider audience as well. Fenton
The cookout, which will take BS to the community," Fenton out what is it that people are encourages rodents of all races
and and ethnicitie who "care about
being black or issues surround
understanding the
ing blackness" to come.
Ultimately, Fenton hopes the
role of the BSU ."
cook-out will initiate dialogue
on campus and inspire more
The structure of the cook-out students to participate in the
will be flexible, with Fenton and B . "If there's any one thing I
his Co-President, Darius Gray want people to walk away with
('16), facilitating conversation. after corning to the cook-out,
Students should come "with it's that the color of your skin
the intention of talking about doesn't matter. We're all people.
discrimination and diversity and We should start acting like it,"
racism," Fenton said. An open Fenton said.
mic will provide room for music,
dance, skits or any other kind of Shldmtsi 11tere1"i'111 m oleing
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ILLUSTRATIOBNY L AURAE STRADA
FOLLOWING THE FERGUSON DECISION, STUDENTS REACT WITH ART AND PEACEFUL PROTESTS
NOV. 24, 2014
Grand Jury announces its decision not to indict Ferguson, MO Police Officer Darren Wilson for
the murder of Mike Brown.
NOV. 25, 2014, 4 P.M.
After meeting at the Justice Center on S.W. 3rd and Madison,
Protestors march through downtown.
The crowd chanted as it marched past a police van. Some protesters banged on
the sides. Then, the chant shifted to the rallying cry of Americans across the nation
NOV. 25, 2014, 10 A.M.
outraged by the grand jury decision not to indict Darren Wilson, the Ferguson police
Lewis & Clark's Black officer who fatally shot an unarmed black 18-year-old: "Hands up, don't shoot."
Student Un ion asks the Lewis & Clark students joined around 300 demonstrators on the march, which
student body to wear black began at 4 p.m. on the steps of the Justice Center at 3rd and Madison. Police used
pepper spray and made at least three arrests.
to honor Mike Brown.
"I'm angry, and I have a lot of questions," Kelsey Gray (15) said. "It makes me
Protests occur accross
itch in a way that disturbs me."
campus.
As anger, disappointment and shock
spread across the country following the news
that Officer Darren Wilson would not be
indicted for fatally shooting Michael Brown
Jr., Lewis & Clark students gathered outside
J.R. Howard and draped Frank Manor House
in black banners to show solidarity with the
unarmed 18-year-old.
''Yesterday I wrote in my book," Black Stu
dent Union Co-Rep Darius Grays (17) said
to the crowd standing outside J.R. Howard. "I
feel like I died a thousand times."
STAYI NFORMEDA BOUT UPCOMING EVENTS:
LC BLACK STUDENT UNION
www.facebook.com/LCB lackstudentu n ion
bsu@lclark.edu
MOSAIC
mosaic_club@lclark.edu
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GENRIE: GARAGE, POP, ROCK, TWEE
LABEL: MJ MJ RECORDS (MINNEAPOLIS, MN)
EB: MJMJRECORDS.BANDCAMP.COM
quite catchy, a clear winner. If you
based in Minneapoli , Minnesota.
mixed the Bri1ca-cleavr ocal from "If you mixed the
tarted by Andrew Todryk (you
Alvvay and Tacocat and then
may know him from V CAT I 0
Brita-dear vocals
kicked them down an octave, you
DAD) during what he describes
BYT EDJ AMISON studio LP, and it is new, new, would have the vocal melodies from Alvvays and as "a surly winter of unemploy
from The Velveteens.
STAFFW RITER brand new! MJ MJ Records mar ment," MJ MJ was created "to
kets the group as "Garage, Pop, collection of garage jams Tacocat and then help re-legitimize the casseffe~-,.-----
Rock, Twee," but the band de with hints of !beachv ibes, the viable medium for contemporary
scribes its genre as "girls n boys in record shines with a refreshing kicked them down music." Why? Because it sounds
Mission Statement: the basement," which I find much sheen of playground sweat-soaked better? Maybe. What is for certain
When it comes to new music, more fitting in its informality and sincerity that is quite welcome an octave, you is that MJ's tapes certainly look
we all have our go-to pitchforks, lack of pretension -two qualities in the jaded, dlead-eyed,B urger cooler than any compact disk
would have the
tumblrs, twitters, tinkers bing that The Velveteens push to the Records-saturated world of lo-fi I have ever purchased, thanks
bong blah blah ...m y point is that forefront in "Sun's Up." ''Loneli garage-pop. vocal melodies to the label's eye for design and
it's been done. Whatever your ness" is a slow burner featuring help from graphic designer, Nico
source, stay true -but this is an a prominent, throbbing bass line The Labell: from The Stephou.
excavation. My goal: cassette beneath lackadaisical, drunken Micheal Jo1rdanM icheal All releases are mastered in
tapes -pure, DIY archaeology. guitar strumming. The title track, Jordan Records Records, or MJ Velveteens." house especially for pro-dubbed
This is The Velveteens' first "Suns's Up," is the definite single- MJ Records, is a cassette label chrome rape.
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DECEMBER 5, 2014 THE PIONEER LOG
rn er
SNIPPETSO F MUSICAL
FODDER IN COLLABORATION
. WITH KLC'S THE UMBRELLA
TOP lOALBUM Of 2014 (AST OLD BY KLC)
KLC puts its thinking cap on and takes a stand on the top 10 albums of 2014. While a master list is
still being compiled, board memebers and DJs have taken to the Umbrella to reveal their picks for
the top albums of this year. Board members Emily Dorrel ('16), Anna McClain ('15) and Nick
Pimentel ('15) have made their choices. Have you made yours?
1. Wye Oak - "Shriek'': I can't deny 1. BADBADNOTGOOD - "III" 1. Grouper - "Ruins": Beautiful, ambient
my love for Jenn Wasner's voice. This duo has always and emotionally raw.
impressed me, and "Shriek" was no exception. The
2. Metronomy - "Love Letters":
album got me through some of the ups and downs of
tellar vocal harmonies, funky grooves, pop appeal, 2. Cloud Nothings - "Here and
living abroad, particularly a nasty cold, making it one
one of the best shows I saw this year.
of my favorites of the year. Nowhere Else": One of the most well-pro
duced punk albums out there.
2. Girlpool - "Girlpool EP": fter
3. Future Islands - "Singles": Amaz
hearing "Jane" months ago, I got excited every time I
ing singing, bass is perfectly overdriven and raunchy
3. Mac Demarco- "Salad Days":
heard anything from this pair. Their rawness and lyrical
to foil the smooth synths. The singing is really fucking
al.adD ays evokes a nostalgia for hazy summer nights
honesty mixed with an unapologetic punk aesthetic is
~ing and theatrical and metal.
and tripadelic days-the ulcimate chiller soundtrack.
totally intoxicating, inspiring and often disarming.
ti 3. Little Dragon - ''N abuma 4. Alt-J - '''This Is All You.ts": Good 4. Lana del Rey - "Ultraviolence":
Rubberband": Yukimi agano's voice is as follow up, classic .Alt-J sound, "Pusher" and "Warm Low-key, jazzy and unapologetically in a league of its
on point as ever on their fourth stuclio album, and the Foothills" are highlights, inventive structures. own, Ulttaviolence has been mistakenly overshadowed
release as a whole feels more continuous and refined by Lana's debut album, Born to Die. Showcasing Lana
C
than previous work. 5. Mac Dc~marco - "Salad Days": de! Rey's artistic development and maturation, Ultra
Groovy, easy-listening, cool, quirky, hella Mac. violence is melancholic classic.
4. Ex Hex - "Rips": The badassery of
r
Rips from Mary Tirnony, Laura Harris, and Betsy
C Wright has been my go to blast-in-the-car album this 6. La Dispute - "Rooms of the 5. La Dispute - "Rooms of the
f
year. It's easy to sing along to, plus it's impossible not
House": This; guy just keeps singing with no House": The realest shit you'll ever listen to.
to get down with Timony's prodigious guitar skills.
regard for bars or phrases, he just tells the story over
5. Parque Courts - "Sunbathing fucking raw music:.H e's raw too with a yell that is
,, 6. Circa Survive - "Descendus":
Ani m al : Andrew Savage's vocals and the band's s.incere and not perfected like mainstream hardcore is Anthony Green's proclaimed "orgasmic" vocals pair
these days. Amazing narratives.
u minimalist delivery are a refreshing revival of inclie with masterfully textured melodies to create an ethereal
rock. rock sound.
7. Jack White - "Lazaretto": Jack
6. Wampire - "Bazaar": This release
White's just a ballc!r- not his strongest release but it 7. Angel Olsen - "Burn Your Fire
from local band Wampire was an unexpected favorite
kicks ass still because it is unique to his style and noth
for me. They incorporate horns and organ into this
ing out there sounds like him. For No Witness": Gorgeous instrumentation
album which is always a bonus in my book and makes
with strong, self-empowering lyrics.
for some serious jams.
8. Run The Jewels - "RTJ2": So
7.Foxygen - " ... And Star Power": fucking fat and groovy and hip and contemporary and 8. Plague Vendor - "Free to Eat":
Whether this album is genius or a cliscombobulated relevant and it slaapps. Free to Eat emboclies all of Plague Vendors' eccentric
cligression for Foxygen is debatable, but the weird, fun punk energy and packs it into a feisty 18-minute album
and moving double album was a hit for me. like a punch to the face.
9. ScHoolboy Q - "Oxymoron": Q
8. Tennis - "Ritual in Repeat":
just spits fire.
Tennis pushes their music in the right direction on 9. Broken Twin - "May": Gorgeous
this album, cleaning up their sound and showcasing and poignant vocals over folksy guitar.
Alaina's voice with some catchy melodies. 10. Counting Crows -
"Somewhere Under Wonder
9. Cherry Glazerr - "Haxel 10. Flying Lotus - ''You're Dead!":
land": Perfect phrasing of words, perfect narra It's Flying Lotus. Enough said.
Princess": The debut album from this teen
tions, excellent pop rock, very pleasant to listen to, all
band features some sophisticated tracks couched in
the emotion and candor we've come to expect from
intimate moments, even if they are about sweaty faces
Counting Crows.
and bloody bandaids. This album is exciting 'cause it
hint toward more great music from the young group
(they recently relea ed a killer 7").
10. Sinkane - "Mean Love": This is
a fun, danceable effort by inkane, and it's awesome
FOR ORE INFORMATION OR TO SEEW HAT
to ee a talented mu ician succeed in solo work. Mean
Love puts inkane on the cutting edge. KLC IS UP TO (AND ALSO TO LISTENI N TO
STU ENT DJS),C HECK OUT KLCRADIO.COM
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•
Pioneers measure~ up California
MEN'S BASKETBALL BLASTS ALONG C)N A WILD OUT-OF-STATE ROAD TRIP
strayed from their wheelhouse.
While the defense was strong, UPCOMING
holding CM co 39.1 percent
shooting from the field and win EVENTS
ning the rebound battle 41-32, the
Pio were unable to finish, shoot
ing a paltry 20.5 percent from the
field, and managing only three HOME
assist as a team.
Patience was what the Pios
Student-Athlete Breakfast
lacked in the first game of the trip
according to Luhnow, and that Pamplin Sports Cent.er
patience paid off against the age Friday, Dec. 12
hens of Pomona-Pitzer, as LC
Bp.m.
launched a second-half run on the
back of guard erg Ovchinnikov
ROAD
('16), whose 17 points led the Pios
74-68 comeback win. "We looked
to work inside-out," Luhnow said Women'sB asketball
of the victory. "On Friday night
LCOCatt.ech
we took some good shots, but I
Saturday, Dec. 6
think aturday we made an effort
to get great shots." 3p.m.
The Pios' lone out of state trip
this season was a good measuring
stick for the team, who have just
three games before the orthwest
Conference· schedule begins in
January. The players iterated the
Jason Luhnow ('16) shoots A three-pointer against Evergreen State University durirtg the NWC importance of "getting comfort
Tipoff Classic. able being uncomfortable," and
the value of taking a quick trip like
BYJ OHN TRUPIN
Mudd- cripps (5-1) and Pomona shootouts, with both teams strug this with short turnarounds for
STAFFW RITER Pitzer (2-2) are strong teams that gling from the Hoor. At halftime, games as revealing of the identity
could stand in LC's path again if the score was 2:2-20i n favor of of the team as a whole.
While most of the campus was
they reach the NCAA Tourna the Stags, but the wheels came off In their final game before win
curled up in tryptophan-induced
ment. The Pios split the trip with in the second half for LC as the ter break, the Pios took a much
doldrums this Thanksgiving
a loss and a win, but returned to Pios couldn't buy a basket, and LC shorter trip to Eugene, OR on
break, the Lewis & Clark men's
campus with confidence and a ended up losing 55-34. Tuesday, Dec. 2 to face National
ba ketball team (4-2) competed in
sense of identity. Starring guru:dJ ason Luhnow Association of Intercollegiate
th David Well Clas ic Tourna
Game one on Friday, Nov. 28 ('16) said, "We couldn't throw Athletics opponent orthwest
ment in Claremont, CA. The
pitted the Pios against the Stags [the ball] in the ocean." For a Christian University, emerging
Pioneers measured themselves
of Claremont-Mudd- cripps. team that prides itself on working with a frustrating 77-54 loss that
against some of the top teams on
The first half was a grim affair inside-out on the offensive side, will leave them hungry to rebound
the West Coast. Both Claremont-
for those who enjoy high scoring the Pios felt as ithough they had going into the break.
Making a break for the winter
m
IJ.}OPugel:Sound
MEN'S BASKETBALL GEARS UP FOR THE START OF CONFERENCE PLAY
Friday, Jan. 16 -8 p.m.
of these players is Jason Luhnow and Whitworth College. Whit
('16), who leads. the team in points man and Whitworth rank second
per game (14.3) assists per game and third in point per game for Women's Basketball
(4.3) and reboUJndsp er game (8.3). the conference with 88.6 and 80 UC Santa Cruz
He is among team leaders such as ppg, respectively (LC ranks fifth).
Tournament
erg Ovchinnikov ('16), Cannen Whitworth also leads the confer
Monday, Dec. 22 -4 p.m.
Roberson ('17) and Carl Apple- ence in shooting percentage for
ton ('15), who have stat lines of two-and three-point shots. The Tuesday, Dec. 23-3 ·p.m.
11.5/1.0/3.7, 10.8/1.8/7.0 and Pios' need co reach a consistent LC vs. Whitman
10.3/1.5/7.3, respectively. Three pace offensively in order to beat Friday,J an. 2 -6 p.m.
players have alr,eadyh ad double these teams, which will hopefully
lCvs.WhlwOJth
doubles so far (Luhnow, Roberson come once the team ettles into
8atu,1day.Jen.3-4p.m.
and Bradley Curter ('15)), and they the consistency of league play.
look to add mo.re throughout their A home advantage will form a LC vs. Pacific {Ore.)
winter break games. The bench's key part of the men's basketball Friday, Jan. 9 -6 p.m.
contribution have also been a team's groove, a five of these LC vs. Pacific Lutheran
boon to the team's prowess, aver game (Portland Bibi ollege,
SaturdayJ, am.1 0 -4 p.m.
aging 20 points per game through Whitman College, Whitworth Col
LC vs. Willamette
the first seven games. These lege, Pacific Lutheran University,
games have produced great stats and Willamette University) are at Tuesday, Jan. 13 -6 p.m.
Serg Ovchinnikov ('16) and Jason Luhnow ('16) rises off the for the team, arnd they will need co the Pamplin ports Center. The LCOP ugetSound-~-----
bench at the end of a thriller against Centenary University.
bring the c posiitive trends into the winter break game have given the N!idayJ,a n.1 S -6 p.m.
start of the conference season. Pios' an opportunity to mend their
BY PETERM ELLING Puget ound, Whitman College After the first two games of issues and gear up for the long
SPORTS EDITOR and Whitworth College with 3-2 the break (road v . University of haul of the NWC season.
records). How will this tart carry Portland and home vs. Portland Even if you cannot attend the
The men's basketball team them into their eight games over Bible College), 1theP ios will jump games, live video steams are avail
is settling into the new season's winter break, where they will face bead first into the orthwesr able from http:/ /portaLstretchinter
groove. Going into winter break, some of their toughest competi Conference season with their next net.com//d ark/. Video coverage
the team has earned a 4-3 record, tion? six games. Key matchups include will start with the first conference
good for fourth place within the One of the biggest factors those against the three teams cur game, and continues throughout
Northwest Conference (first place in their success will be for the rently tied for first University of the rest of the regular season in
is a tie between University of Pioneers' veteran players. One Puget Sound, Whitman College the spring semester.
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DECEMBER5 , 2014 THE PIONEER LOG
C.H.A.M.P.S: Bigger than Basketball
LCA LUMNUSB RINGSY OUTH BASKETBALCLA MPST O HISC OLLEGEC OURTT O TEACHL IFES KILLSA ND BASKETBALL
BYC ONNORL AUBENSTEIN
enhance the fundamental and This past summer, the acad registration for
STAFFW RITER create skill packages for upcom emy had two blockbuster skills C.H .M.P. . skill
ing youth in the Portland, Oregon and development camps. The clinics is an easy
Character, Humility, cadem area" Taylor said. "Being an camps offe1:a three-day, jam task. Taylor looks
ics, Motivation, Pas ion, uccess. alumnus, it was only right for me packed schedule, and are designed forward ro watch
The e are the fundamental prin tO stay home and host my train to improve every facet of a young ing his first round
ciples upon which C.H. .M.P. . ing sessions/camps at Lewis and player game while still being af f ba ketball play
Basketball cademy, founded by Clark College." fordable. ers succeed at the
Lewis & Clark alumnus Phil "P.J." Taylor ha run four kid camp In an effort tO incorporate the next level.
Taylor Jr. (12), is ba ed. Teach at LC in the past ix months, and LC community and show pride "My goals
ing children fr m ages 6-18 in the in hi alma mater, Tay] r also for .H. .M.P.S.
Portland area the academy boasts "Having camps at includes srudent athletes from Basketball ,\cad
a strong commitment tO basket both the women and men's ba - emy are to in pire
the college I
ball and character. ketball teams in his venture. arah athletes to not
fairly young company, graduated from Anderson ('16), Justin Leather- only succeed on
C.H. .M.P. . wa founded in fl 5) and Jason Luhnow (15) the ba ketball
March 2013 by Taylor and two was a dream come volunteered at the Damian Lillard court, but to al o
other coaching professionals: true. " pecial Olympics and unprivi become great P.J.T aylor (second from left) stands with other
Dondrale Campbell and in- leged youth camp, presented by citizens in soci LC basketball alumni.
nie McGee Jr. Their aim is to seven statewide."The thought C.H .M.P.S. ety," Taylor said.
improve their client ' basketball of having camps at the college The academy's website pro "C.H .. M.P. . Basketball believes for excellence in academics, when
skills on the court, a well as their I graduated from was a dream vides videos documenting typical that if you reveal great character, you find what motivates you in
personae, to ensure bright futures. come true, and I love showing workouts and personalized skill when you show your humility on life and become passionate about
"I developed this program tO my Pio Pride." challenges. With a simple layout, and off the court, when you strive it, it will only lead to succe s."
Women'sb asketbIa fla lI st o WarnerP acific
BY ROCKY MCNEFF the help of a Miyah Leith's ('18)
STAFF\ -'\/RITER layup, the Pios took a two point
lead and looked to hold it over
The Pioneers played the their opponents. But the grasp of
Warner Pac:ificC ollege Knights the lead slipped through the Pios'
on Tuesday, 1 ov. 25 in a back finger , as the Knights maintained
and forth match that ended in a
heartbreaking loss for the Pios.
"They will always
Despite th~:l oss, the team played
with intensity the whole game, and
fight until the final
riled up their opponents after a
strong start.
second."
For the first eight minutes, the
Pios held tl1e Knights from getting
more than two points, and held a steady lead. LC's struggle to gain
their largest lead with eight points control of the game ended in a
after Casey Zinn's ('15) two for one-point loss to the Knights,
two free throw shots. The Knights who took the final lead of 48-47.
fought back, and the tables turned game high of 20 points,
as they worked to get back on the however, brought Afolabi inro the
board. The Pios handed the reins potlight after the game, along
to their opponents over the next with Lauren Wood ('18) who
10 minutes, and the Knights went made two back to back hots in
into half-time with a one point the last two minutes to bring the
lead (20-19). Pio score within one point of
Warner Pacific kept the Pios the Knights. Zinn added that no
at a distance for the first 10 matter the core of any game, she
minutes of the second half until "can always count on [her] team
Casey Zinn ('15) had eight rebounds and three steals against Ayisat Afollabi ('17) made two free and that they will always fight until
Warner Pacific College. throws to tie the game at 35. With the final second."
.
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Someh olidaye lvesw ereh armedi n the making of this edition
The three stages of finals daxs preparation
Stage One Stage Two Stage Three
BY DRAKEM ACFARLANE
BACKDOOR EDITOR
BlackF riday?M ore like BlackF inalsB lowoutS ale
for a university?" are still more than a week away, Californian students, most nota hands you a degree. ound like a
BY DANIEL ELLIOTT
STAFFW RITER LC announced Monday that ir ome studenrs have already began bly, were absent from the lines. lot less hassle to me. I mean, the
would implement a Black Finals camping outside J.R.H oward They tried for about 10 minutes,
.. For years now, the retail sector Blowout ale, where students can Bodine and other academic build- but could not believe that it could "J er shu sha
has found immense succe in
get 50, 60 or 75 percent off their ings with rents and sleeping bags, really stay that cold all day, and
their invention of ''Black Friday," mistakes on their final exams. Sup- gave up. Bedweiler-Detell
a day in which one can roll our
plies for the discounted rests are "LC announced "I love the idea," pre-med
of his or her food-coma induced limited, however, and students will student Alotta Bush C1 6) said. ''I defended the new
slumber, gather up the family and
receive it on a first-come, first- Monday that it love bragging to my friends about
set out for a day of aggressive plan, saying, 'We
serve basis. how much homework I didn't do.
bargain chasing and self-embar- tudents will also, of course, would be I thrive off of the camaraderie have found that
rassment.
have to pay for their rests to be between classmates that can only
''Why then," Lewis & Clark implementing a
made easier, and as always, there be made through laughing about wealth has always
are nor enough scholarship op- how you haven't done the reading
"Why then," Lewis portunities. This has led some Black Finals in three month . But I also like been an excellent _ ___
& Clark College to criticize the plan, saying it Blowout Sale, actually passing my classes. It used indicator of ___
only worsens the problem of the to be difficult to balance the two, ..,.._
inAuence of money on success where students can but now it's as simple as three easy
President Garry academic success,
in America. LC Dean of College payments of 69.99."
Blassner asked, of Arts and Science Jershusha get 50, 60 or 75 Another student, Collin For so we figured,
Bedweiler-Detell defended the secs fl 7), appreciates the option,
" can't we do the new plan, saying, "We have found percent off their saying ''I think it's the way forward why not just
that wealth has always been an in college education. It gets more
mistakes on their
same, but for a excellent indicator of academic and more expensive every year, embrace that?"'
success, so we figured, why not final exams." and no one seems to care what I
university?"
just embrace that?" did, so long as a l get a degree in Ivy League schools basically do
There has already been a the end, why not just streamline it already. They just include the
College President Garry Blassner marked difference in student be- all in the hopes of being the first the process? Pay some money, price of their grade inAation in
asked, "can't we do the same, but havior on campus. Though finals to get free passes on their finals. and eventually somebody just the tuition."
"'The Backdoor is a work of humor and fiction.
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Lauren Achee, Jesse Merchant time." the upper library would be
BY JOHN ROGERS
According to Belcher, a good idea" for the Reed
Spons NEWS EDITOR
Maddie LeeP. eter Melling ASLC's response was streakers. The aked Mile
Boyd ('15) said that "in
generally positive. steers clear of buildings and
On ov. 6, the Associ
recent years, there has been
Backdoor "One [ASLC member] dormitories. Still, problems
ated tudents of Lewis &
Drake MacFarlane who spoke on behalf of arose. a growing backlash from the
Clark met with Lee Belcher,
student body. I know that
Lewis & Clark's Internation In 2005, LC changed
Illustration Editon a member of Reed Col
that might not be the major
al students said that, while their Admitted Students
Maria Estrada, lege's Honor Council, to
ity. This could be one or
Laura Estrada discuss the tradition of many International students day from a Saturday to a
two students. one the less,
enjoy the event, some of Sunday, the same Sunday
Reed student streaking on
Photo Editor we have to abide by Title
them are very opposed to that the aked Mile was
LC's campu . Belcher was
Haru1aG rannis IX and make ure tho
seeing nudity," Belcher said. held. Although it was before
concerned about the event,
students feel like they're
"She suggested that we give Hoover's time, he heard that
Social Media and WebM anager the Reed Kornmunal Shit
in a afe space at Lewis &
rvJcr Wayne P,mcr,on Kollektiv, which involves more advanced warning o tho e "organizing the events
Clark."
that students can avoid the got some stern words from
Reed first-years jogging
Copy Chief
treaking." the administration." Even
naked through LC' cam
Josh l:rccman
Other senators said that last year, on a non-admitted
pus chanting Communist
Reed students should not students day, controver y
Copy Editor slogans.
Tru haa Castelino Belcher started the streak through Watzek arose after an angry mother
di cussion ft r this ear' Library, and voiced concern allegedly threatened to ue
CO TRIBUTORS about LC students filming over a Title ,, offen e.
event, when they said,
or taking pictures of the Unbeknownst to the run
Staff Writers: "many Reedie very vo
event, noting that some ners, there was a children's
Daniel Elliott, Ted Jamison, cally questioned whether
Connor Laubeostrin, the event [was] respectful to participants are underage. gymnastic event on campu
Rocky M elf; Julie Oatfield. LC is no stranger to that day.
everyone at LC, specifically
John Trupin. nudity on campus. Since the udity is a sticky sub
victims of sexual assault."
spring of 1998, LC has held ject.With the growing
lliuatratora: o specific incident
an annual aked Mile. Last acknowledgement of sex
Sky Hope Harris or complaint prompted
year Devin Hoover ('15) ual harassment on college
Belcher's visit to the ASLC
Pborographen: John Hale, organized last year's run and campuses, and school policy
meeting. Rather, they said,
Billy H2lc, Kory Anderson
is currently planning the allowing nudity on campus,
"discussions of consent are
next, which will be held on problems are bound to arise.
CoverA.rt: becoming more and more
Apr. 12, 2015. He agreed During the ov. 6 ASLC
pervasive on campus, so
OPERATIONS maybe it was a matter of that "avoiding dorms and meeting, President Lincoln
BuaineaaM map
The NakedM ile: historyl aid bare,
Kmicrine KeDtt
Circuladoo/MadietingD irector
BYJ OHN ROGERS ,.
alani Bisbaw
News Editor
FACULTYA DVISOR pring 1998: The farthest ake Mile no longer held on Easter,
Molly Robimoo Kdly back anyone can remember citing unwatned Easter crowds on cam
Naked Mile. pus. Many streakers unable to attend due
STAPPA D'ftSOll to previous comrnittnents to Jesus. ew
1998
JasoFne iner event time gamers larger attendance.
2000s
To sub aibe, pleasee mail:
Naked Mile heald on
piolog@gmail.com.
Easter Sunday of each aked runners stand ground
year. Ea ter egg hunters on their day. Date and time of run
To placea n advertisement,
were finding more than become secret. Animosity betwen run ,.
pleasee mail:
they bargained for. ners and administrators grows. Some f
piolog@gmail.com
runners reportedly rub their naughty
bits on administrators' door knobs
The Pioneer Log serves to
during one year. ttendance drops.
inform the Lewis& Clarlct om
munityo n issues of concern to
2011
students. Jvcrtisements,L etters 2005-----
to the Editor andE ditorialdso Whiled ie l,Lewi&s Clark) aked0M ilc ~
t necessarilrye flectt he opinion bu sc:ned~ ~ Cot1 1:Wlyp eople miscommunication between admin- 2011: Naked mile returns to
of The PioneerL og or Lcwia& isttation and student organizers lead to original date, pril 17 sees its Ea ter
ClarkC ollege. the Naked Mile and Admitted tudencs rebirth. Everyone take a big breath
Los Day being held on the same day. o body and stans to remember what the
The Pioneer
0615 . PaladaHe JIII d. wants to look at naked people with their Naked Mile is all about. Attendance
121 mom. -~~----~~-~ begins to grow.
NEWS
DECEMBER5 , 2014 3
THE PIONEERL OG
LC community rallies for Middle East Minor
DESPITE A STRONG INTERNATIONAL FOCUS, SOME STUDENTS AND FACULTY WANT MORE
BY MEGHANZ EA rime, and [Lq would make more
money because students wouldn't
NEWS EDITOR
have to go to PSU."
tudents arc not the only
Lewis & lark is known for
members of the LC community
its international srudie program,
advocating for a Middle East
but recent faculty and srudent
tudies minor.
efforts are pushing to cover an
ssociate Professor of Reli
overlooked program: Middle East
gious tudies Paul Powers, Associ
tudies.
ate Professor of Japanese Bruce
new-found student move
uttmeier and ssociate Professor
ment called the Middle-East
of ociology and Anthropol-
Initiative (originally the Arabic
ogy Oren Kosaoky teach classes
Initiative) i determined to show
focu ing on the Middle ast,
that a Middle ast tudie minor
and have noticed student inter-
and full-rime Arabic language pro
e t in the subject. With the help
gram are both needed and desired
of the orthwest 5 Consortium
by student . ince last Spring,
of liberal arts colleges, they're
club members have published an
drafting a proposal for an Arabic
Op-Ed in the Pioneer Log, gath
program and an interdisciplinary
ered signatures on a petition and
Middle East tudies minor. If they
appealed before the ssociated
are successful, the program will
tudents of Lewis & Clark enate
likely be created within the next
and received unanimous support.
few years.
All the while, they've been purring
ccording to Kosansky, if LC
together the first Middle East Photo courtesy ol WikiC ommons began teaching Arabic full-rime,
tudie ymposium. on the Middle East, roundtable LC offers variou survey P U "has quarter credits that
it would be the first liberal arts
"We feel like the discussions, film showings and courses for students tO take across don't always transfer to LC, and it college in the orthwest to do so,
notable speakers that will culmi disciplines, with many students can be an inconvenience because
and would make the college more
administration nate in a collective dinner at the writing and researching the Middle you waste rime traveling."
competitive.
Co-op. The symposium will run East in their free rime. Every The only obstacle the Middle
"[ Middle East tudies pro
should find the from ov. 25-27. other year, the Morocco Study East Initiative has encountered so
gram] could make a better student
ymposium organizer Julia Abroad program allows students far has been from administrators
experience and make LC distinc
funding to make Duerst ('15) aid the symposium to take one semester of Arabic. o regarding funding.
tive," Kosansky said. "It could
will help show administrat0rs that far, the only factor LC needs for "[The Middle-East Inicia-
Arabic possible." help with attracting and retaining
students want this program. a Middle East Studies minor is a cive]m et with an administration
students and be a win-win for
" ince the Middle East ym full-rime Arabic program. official who said 'you don't need
both the students and the college."
While the Middle East tudies posium is largely composed of Currently, if students are inter to convince us, you need to find
Email theM iddle-EastI nitiative
Symposium will be unofficial, student research, it shows that ested in taking Arabic, they mu t the funding,"' Yazdani said. "We
al middleeast@ldark.edtou l eam
it will scilli nclude many of the there is a huge interest in the go tO Portland State University. feel like the administration should
morea boutt heM iddleE ast S11,dies
touchstones of recognized sym Middle East at LC," Duerst said. Middle-East Initiative President find the funding tO make Ara-
Symposiuma nd otherw qyst og et
posia at LC: panels of students ''I think the symposium will be a Dina Yazdani ('15) said this is dif bic possible becau e the chool
involwd
and professors sharing their work big push." ficult for many students because [funds] new programs all the
Architect of the Stanford Prison Experiment
to visit campus on Friday ·
DR. PHILIP ZIMBARDO TO SPEAKT O LEWIS & CLARK STUDENTS ABOUT HIS LIFE & INFLUENTIAL WORK
BYJ OHN ROGERS Joel chooler ('15), pre idem and
co-founder of the Psychology
NEWS EDITOR
Club.
" ince I wa a freshman at
On Friday, Dec. 5, Lewis &
Lewis & Clark," he said, "I have
Clark will host a major figure
wanted Philip Zimbardo to visit
in the field of p chology. Dr.
our campu ."
Philip Zirnbardo, best known
Zirnbardo is not only a
as the researcher who devised
prominent academic, but
the infamous tanford Prison
also influential; Professor of
Experiment, will give a guest
Psychology Bryan Detweiler
lecture in ouocil Chamber at 3
Bedell and Interim Dean of the
p.m. Hi I cture will discuss his
College of Art and ciences
life leading up to the canford
Jerusha Detweiler-Bedell shared
Pris n Experiment, as well as his
Zimbardo as an advisor during
new research into heroism.
their undergraduate rime at
Ace rding to Julian Harri
tanford Univer ity.
('16), Head of the Distinguished
Last May, chooler approached
isiting ch lar ornrnittee, Dr.
Harris with the idea of bringing
Zirnbardo i " ne of the bigge t
Zimbardo to LC. ince then,
ticket peakers the Pamplin
they've worked together to plan
ociety has brought to campus.
every detail of Zimbardo's stay.
[His work on the canford Pri on
"lt' been a hugely
Experiment] transcended many of
collaborative process and we've -~---_..,._
the di ciplinary lines of psychol
really relied on each other, as well
ogy, and had very tangible and
as members of the Psychology
wide-reaching applications."
Department and the Pamplin
Dr. Zirnbardo did not
Society for support," Harris said.
request compen ation for his
"Dr. Zimbardo's research is
visit, but a 2,000 donation was
incredibly influential and wide
made by the Pamplin ociety to Dr. Philip Zimbardo speaking at a 2009 conference in Warsaw, Poland. reaching, and he's bound tO give
Zimbardo's non-profit, the Heroic
a riveting lecture. He discusses
Imagination Project, as a form of including over 50 books, hundreds His main focus is on his non- effective decisions in challenging
topics that we can all relate to and
thanks.. of articles and book chapters as profit, the Heroic Imagination situations."
understand," he added.
ince the Stanford Prison well as a PB series. ow, the Project, whose mission statement ecuring the visit from Zirn-
Dr. PhilipZ imbardo1 Villle cture
Experiment, Zimbardo has subject of Zimbardo's research is "t0 teach individuals the skills bardo was a collaborative effort,
from 3-4:30p .m. on fudqy, Dec.5 in
published a plethora of work, pivoted from evil to heroism. and awareness needed to make that began with the interest of
CounciCl hamber.
NEWS
4 THE PIONEERL OG DECEMBER5 , 2014
Glitches discovered • new swipe card system
Aftern umerousth reatst o students afetya, dministrationh asr espondedw ith new securitym easurefo r the dorms
BY JULIEO ATFIELD
STAFFW RITER
ince Lewis & Clark admin
istrators and Campus afety re
sponded to a gun emoji posted on
Yik Yak last month, students have
been dealing with the main safety
measure implemented: wipe ac
ces only to their own residence
halls. Previously, students could
wipe into any dorm building.
In addition to campus debates
regarding the new system and
whether it effectively addresses
safety concerns in the event of a
gun-related emergency, technical
issues have arisen with the wipe
systems. Josh Fichera f18) said he
was locked out of Howard Hall
for a full day, about a week after
the new system was put in place.
"I had to call people in the
building and yell really loudly to
tioned that a number of other openne s didn't vibe with the rest manually, one at a rime, there be updated manually by Campus
get in," Fichera said, and men-
students bad t do the same. of [Campu afety's] policies." were a number of errors made," afety on a weekly basis until IT
"Asf ar as making student who lived in the room Director of Campus afety O'Dwyer said. As student-resi corrects the issue, and presently
closest to Howard's front door Timothy O'Dwyer, with input dence lists were double-checked there is no timeline for resolu
a safe place, that "basically became the doorman from Lead Dispatcher Bruce and students called in with prob tion."
for the day," he said. Another Burns, was able to offer explana lems, errors were eventually fixed. Campus afety is uncertain
total openness technical glitch appeared the fol tions for some of the issues in the O'Dwyer also referred to how long the current single-hall
lowing day, when the hall's door transition. acce s problems that Informa- access system will be in place. In
didn't vibe with the
was allegedly unlocked for at least ''Because removing the all tion Technology has dealt with the meantime, O'Dywer recom
rest of [Campus 24 hours and could be opened residence hall access and adding over the last few months: " ome mends students call (503)-768-
without a swipe card. bout the the single residence hall access to student identification cards are not 7855 or stop by the office if
Safety's] policies." open door, Fichera said, " s far all undergraduate resident student updating, causing their ID card to they're experiencing problems
as making a safe place, that total identification cards had to be done periodically not work. These must accessing their hall.
l~l r~ll roo~t ~ll~lD~~
Howto g etto t hep lacwesit hfr eefo oadn da clti key oub elonthge re
By Caleb Diehl Editor-in-Chief
Reading of Chapter Nine Finals Study Break
of Paradise Lost 2 p.m. Dec. 11] .R HowardH all
6 p.m. Dec.9 FrankM anorH ouse
Doughnuts. Rule #1 here: cardio. Racing
Apples. God might warn you to a horde of ravenous students to a pink box
stay away from these, but we say go of doughnuts has been clinically proven to
for it. reduce stress.
Young Alumni Career Panel LC Students Take a Break from
10:30a .m. Dec.6 SmithH all Finals with Babies and Toddlers
10 a.m. Dec. 15 StammD iningR oom
Brunch and panel. Remember, when talking to
recent alumni about their basement-based social nacks. Act like yourself, the self facing
media startups, offer a value proposition and aim the impending doom of four finals and a term
for engagement and clickability. paper, and you'll fit right in.
Space allocationf or studento rganizations
All Production Meeting
3:30p .m. Dec.9 StammD iningR oom
5 p.m. Dec. 10 Fir Acres Theatre
Coffee and snacks. Prepare co conquer ter
Doughnuts. tart off by talking about the la t
ritory and negotiate creatie with your fellow
time you strung up Christmas light in your dorm
statesmen in the kingdom of Templeton tudent
for theatrical effect.
Center.
1) Emile Dultra is a member of the Class of 2016
Corrections:
2) Cannen Roberson's ('17) three-point buzzer beater only counted for two.
OPINION
s
DECEMBER 5, 2014 THE PIONEER LOG
Editorial
LC's Grand Old
Why LC needs a Middle
Republican Club
East Studies program
Morocco study abroad program. words: global engagement and an
BY CALEBD IEHL
In the 21st century, ·abic is a international focus.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
language integral to international Uofornmately, the adrnini tra
affair and business. This is an tors who talked to the students
Throughout thi eme rer, inconvenient fact for current LC representing the Middle-Ease Ini
faculty and students have been students. If you want to learn tiative told them to fi.nd their own
fighting to bring a Middle East Arabic right now, you have two money for the program. This is
tudies program to Lewis & Clark. options: travel to Portland tare trange considering that LC funds
Their plan calls for a Middle East University or travel to Morocco. new academic and supplemental
tudie ymposium and a full PS runs on a quarter system, program • every year. The college
rime Arabic language program. meaning that its credits don't recently created a ncuro cience
These essential proposals deserve always transfer to LC. Morocco is minor. It pours. money into the
funding from administrators and far away. entrepreneurship center.
supp rt from student . If LC choos to offer a full Join the Middle-East Initiative.
The Middle East ymposium, rime Arabic program it would be Put pressure on administrators
currently in planning stages, is come th first liberal arts college to fi.nd funding; for the program.
an outlet for student research, in the Pacific orthwest to do so. ubmit researdn to the symposium
especially for student of history, That would fit in nicely with all organizers. Tht: e are a few thing
international affairs and econom of our Pioneer rhetoric, not to you can do to make Middle East
ics or students returning from the mention our marketing buzz- tudies a reality at LC.
Letter to the Editor:
New social justice
Freshman Asher Kalman (left) and PHOTOC OURTESYO F MARY GATES
freshman Brad Davis (right) are the
tours on campus founders of LC GOP.
BYA SHERK ALMAN But the club is about more
than politics. LC GOP is a com
OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR
munity based organization. With
events planned such as charity
tion and resources that we needed shows chat I, cares about social Often on college campuses
BY JULIAW ITHERS construction project get-out-the
and drni ions supported u justice and is ready to build the in the orthwest United rate ,
OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR votc work in low income neigh
because their department has alliances necessary co create mean Republicans are portrayed a
borho d and facilitating speeche
experience giving tours and al ingful change o,o campus. ocially con ervative upply
by politicians to the student body,
I appreciate the interest in our lowed us to work with prospective I take issue with the fact that siders, imagined with a hatred
LC GOP is working to create a
social justice tour in last week's students. The drni sion office the author also had not attended for welfare and defending their
more open educated political
editorial; however, I wish that is extremely upportive, and ha the tour and yet he spoke as an 2nd amendment rights to the
environment. As \vith everything,
the author did not make as ump asked that we give the tour to their informed authority about it. 1 had death. However, as several liberal
however, the task is not easy.
tions about the tour's affi.liaci.ons, administrators. We have already previously let tine author know members of our community who
That is why Lewis & lark's
its content, or cast doubt over given the social justice tour to that Admissions was upportive have ventured to attend a LC
Republicans are asking for as
its future. To me, the angle of current tour guides, so they have of the tour, and yet he neglected GOP meeting have found, there
much support as possible from
last week's editorial makes many this knowledge and can share it to include this !Positiven ote in the is a diverse range of people who
you, the student body. We know
a sumptions and lack the nuance with prospective students. These article. We also gained support consider themselves Republicans.
that you are busy with school,
and middle ground that exists departments help us spread aware from the tudeot Alumni sso Unsurprisingly, there is even more
extracurriculars, and whatever else
in every situation. The author ness about often untold histo- ciation and indiividual faculty and diverse a range amongst those
you kids do after class, so talk to
assumed that the tour's collabo ries. However, the author falsely adrninist rators. who actively participate in the club
a friend about the con ervaove
ration with clrnissions would claimed that "sheltering the tour The author :also failed to speak itself Independents, Libertarians,
agenda. Read an article from the
corrupt the exposure of "all the under the admissions umbrella with Karissa or myself about the fiscal conservatives, Regressivists
Cato Institute, the Wall Street
facts." was a nece sary and prudent first tour; instead, h,e simply assumed and even a Marxist all take part in
Journal or the ational Revie,v.
He al o as umes that it is step, but hopefully, the organizers that the information he shared engaging and debating bow the
Think ab ut ways in which
inherently negative that the tour is will at some point find a way to with u when we were research GOP should adjust to modern day
the Republican parry docs not
associated with different depart offer tours independent of this ing would suffiice.l also believe politics.
represent everything Cinderella's
ments of the Lewis & Clark college office." In reality, col that making ass:umptions about Every Thursday at 4 p.m. in
stepmother stands for. You just
institution. I see collaboration laboration was a benefit, not a the institution being inherently J.R. Howard Hall 123, club mem
might be surprised.
as a po itive endeavor that helps necessity. corrupt and pro-censorship is bers take an hour out of their
gain the upport of a much of Collaboration i also important not a productive stance. In fact, day to discuss different stances
Asher Kolman( '18) is a political
the community as possible, while in the audience of our tour; ad our tour is essentially student the Republican party has taken, scimcem qjora nd the Vice Presidmto f
placing an emphasis on teamwork ministrator , faculty, and students researched and student-led, and I what is on the floor of Congress
LCGOP.
and inclusion in a unified effort. have attended, which creates an believe that fellow students should and conservative challengers in
The Department of Inclusion and inclusive and dynamic atmosphere support each 01therr ather than our state of Oregon. The club
FollowL C GOP at twittef:comr--,----,,...
Multicultural Engagement (IME) for change. Having these individu immediately searching for flaws, explores ways to both edify and
GOP_LC and atfacebook.com/Lewis
gave Karissa Tom ('16) and I as als from different offices, groups, unless they take issue with the include students who would
ClarkCollegeRep11blicans
Program Coordinators the inspira- and departments come together students' actions. otherwise demoo:ize Republicans
without second thought.
Got Submit an Op-Ed to the Pioneer Log. Submissions must be less than
500 words and received by Sunday at midnight at
Opinions?
piolog@gmail.com to be considered for the following Friday's issue.
6FEATURES
THE PIONEER LOG DECEMBER 5, 2014
ILLUSTRATIOBNY L AURAE STRADA
with how she wasn't afraid to to anger, because why should Four years later, your mother young one: 1) trust your in
be herself. omewhat randomly, you have to come our to them still loves you, you've started an stincts, 2) be okay with being
you are going to have your first anyways? It will motivate you to advice column for the school uncomfortable, 3) don't worry
college hookup and later rela get more involved. new paper called Dear Queer, so much about how the world
tionship with one of your close you have numerous friends of ees you and 4) alway love
friends who you never would "Th. ' b all sores who love you for you your elf first becau e if you
1ngs wont e
have guessed. You are still dat and you till wear sweatpants on don't have love for yourself, you
ing her, so don't worry about all perfect, but it will mo t days, but occasionally mix can't fully love others.
chat fighting-it will pass. it up by putting on a cute dress. Much love co you, elf.
be okay." You are happier than you have
ever been in your life and finally Your Queer,
"You will first
feel ready co take on the world.
Your ec:ond-year you are go
listen to Sara ing to do something you never o my advice to you, ob, Mollie Whuppie
imagined and join the Queer Re
Bareilles' song
source Center. All those queers
Queer Resource
you spent a long time judging
"Brave" 50 times
and thinking were too "out
and practice there" will become your good
Center
friends, and\ you will become
your speech 100 more aware than ever of the in
. " justices queer people face. This
ttmes. will prompt: you to finally get Location:
Dear Mollie, over your prejudice and fear and
Your mom is going to fly up go to your fir t pride fe rival, Templeton Student Center 255
I know you've come to col to Portland sometime during which you ·till won't like, but it
lege scared shitless of who you that first semester to check up will feel amazing to finally be in
Facebook Page:
are and what you might become, on you, because he is worried a space meant for you.
but I just want you to know that that what she always thought www.facebook.com/LCQRC
it is going to work our okay. was going to happen is hap "Your second-year
Things won't be perfect, but it pening-you are realizing you
will be okay. really are a big ol' queer! nd year you are going Twitter: @LC_QRC
You are going to meet your when you finally end up telling
first, real lesbian. he will be your family you've been dating to do s;omething
Email: qrc@lclark.edu
on the basketball ream and you a woman for almo t a year, you
you never
are going to fall head over heels will first listen to ara Bareilles'
with her because she is the first song "Brave" 50 times and Peer CounseliQg Drop-in Hours:
imagined and join
person you've mer who openly practice your speech 100 rimes,
aid she was gay. You will find and feel incredibly relieved that the Queer Sunday-Thursday, 2-3 p.m., 7-8 p.m.
our six months later that you they told you they ' love you no
weren't even attracted to her matter what." But then once off Resource Center."
and were, in fact, just infatuated the phone your relief will turn
A recipe for race-basea dialogue
BY LACEY JACOBY place on acurday, Dec. 6, will said. "Hopefully after the end of exactly looking for from us," community in a very intimate
begin between 5:30 and 6 p.m. the cookout we'll have a stronger Fenton aid. Participants are way," Fenton said. To achieve
FEATURESE DITOR
in the Rusty ail tudent Co-op. sense of who we are and what asked to bring ideas, including this, the B U bas also begun to
Which ingredient should you Cooking will start at 3 p.m., we will be standing for." their reasons for coming. hosting meetings every Friday
take to the Black tudent Union likely in Holmes Hall. The cookout is particularly at 4 p.m. in Tamarack, and will
cookout this weekend? "Bring an For Fenton, the cookout will timely given recent events at "The cookout will continue to increase outreach
open mind," Raymond Fenton provide a space for both defin Lewis & Clark. " lot of things during the year.
('16), co-president of the B ing and understanding the role have been happening on campus. provide a space For the BS , increasing in
said. Of course, signing up to of the B U. lot of people are looking to volvement means reaching out to
cook dinner wouldn't hurt either. ''We're really presenting the the B U. We:a lso want to figure for both defining a wider audience as well. Fenton
The cookout, which will take BS to the community," Fenton out what is it that people are encourages rodents of all races
and and ethnicitie who "care about
being black or issues surround
understanding the
ing blackness" to come.
Ultimately, Fenton hopes the
role of the BSU ."
cook-out will initiate dialogue
on campus and inspire more
The structure of the cook-out students to participate in the
will be flexible, with Fenton and B . "If there's any one thing I
his Co-President, Darius Gray want people to walk away with
('16), facilitating conversation. after corning to the cook-out,
Students should come "with it's that the color of your skin
the intention of talking about doesn't matter. We're all people.
discrimination and diversity and We should start acting like it,"
racism," Fenton said. An open Fenton said.
mic will provide room for music,
dance, skits or any other kind of Shldmtsi 11tere1"i'111 m oleing
performance (advanced sign-up
orp nfor,,,i11g al 1Mo pe1111 1ie
required).
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plan is to move away from hav for s"""'1 _, '«I'I IJ la
ing one party at the end of the •k.
year and actually engage the
ILLUSTRATIOBNY L AURAE STRADA
FOLLOWING THE FERGUSON DECISION, STUDENTS REACT WITH ART AND PEACEFUL PROTESTS
NOV. 24, 2014
Grand Jury announces its decision not to indict Ferguson, MO Police Officer Darren Wilson for
the murder of Mike Brown.
NOV. 25, 2014, 4 P.M.
After meeting at the Justice Center on S.W. 3rd and Madison,
Protestors march through downtown.
The crowd chanted as it marched past a police van. Some protesters banged on
the sides. Then, the chant shifted to the rallying cry of Americans across the nation
NOV. 25, 2014, 10 A.M.
outraged by the grand jury decision not to indict Darren Wilson, the Ferguson police
Lewis & Clark's Black officer who fatally shot an unarmed black 18-year-old: "Hands up, don't shoot."
Student Un ion asks the Lewis & Clark students joined around 300 demonstrators on the march, which
student body to wear black began at 4 p.m. on the steps of the Justice Center at 3rd and Madison. Police used
pepper spray and made at least three arrests.
to honor Mike Brown.
"I'm angry, and I have a lot of questions," Kelsey Gray (15) said. "It makes me
Protests occur accross
itch in a way that disturbs me."
campus.
As anger, disappointment and shock
spread across the country following the news
that Officer Darren Wilson would not be
indicted for fatally shooting Michael Brown
Jr., Lewis & Clark students gathered outside
J.R. Howard and draped Frank Manor House
in black banners to show solidarity with the
unarmed 18-year-old.
''Yesterday I wrote in my book," Black Stu
dent Union Co-Rep Darius Grays (17) said
to the crowd standing outside J.R. Howard. "I
feel like I died a thousand times."
STAYI NFORMEDA BOUT UPCOMING EVENTS:
LC BLACK STUDENT UNION
www.facebook.com/LCB lackstudentu n ion
bsu@lclark.edu
MOSAIC
mosaic_club@lclark.edu
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APE: SUN'S UP
GENRIE: GARAGE, POP, ROCK, TWEE
LABEL: MJ MJ RECORDS (MINNEAPOLIS, MN)
EB: MJMJRECORDS.BANDCAMP.COM
quite catchy, a clear winner. If you
based in Minneapoli , Minnesota.
mixed the Bri1ca-cleavr ocal from "If you mixed the
tarted by Andrew Todryk (you
Alvvay and Tacocat and then
may know him from V CAT I 0
Brita-dear vocals
kicked them down an octave, you
DAD) during what he describes
BYT EDJ AMISON studio LP, and it is new, new, would have the vocal melodies from Alvvays and as "a surly winter of unemploy
from The Velveteens.
STAFFW RITER brand new! MJ MJ Records mar ment," MJ MJ was created "to
kets the group as "Garage, Pop, collection of garage jams Tacocat and then help re-legitimize the casseffe~-,.-----
Rock, Twee," but the band de with hints of !beachv ibes, the viable medium for contemporary
scribes its genre as "girls n boys in record shines with a refreshing kicked them down music." Why? Because it sounds
Mission Statement: the basement," which I find much sheen of playground sweat-soaked better? Maybe. What is for certain
When it comes to new music, more fitting in its informality and sincerity that is quite welcome an octave, you is that MJ's tapes certainly look
we all have our go-to pitchforks, lack of pretension -two qualities in the jaded, dlead-eyed,B urger cooler than any compact disk
would have the
tumblrs, twitters, tinkers bing that The Velveteens push to the Records-saturated world of lo-fi I have ever purchased, thanks
bong blah blah ...m y point is that forefront in "Sun's Up." ''Loneli garage-pop. vocal melodies to the label's eye for design and
it's been done. Whatever your ness" is a slow burner featuring help from graphic designer, Nico
source, stay true -but this is an a prominent, throbbing bass line The Labell: from The Stephou.
excavation. My goal: cassette beneath lackadaisical, drunken Micheal Jo1rdanM icheal All releases are mastered in
tapes -pure, DIY archaeology. guitar strumming. The title track, Jordan Records Records, or MJ Velveteens." house especially for pro-dubbed
This is The Velveteens' first "Suns's Up," is the definite single- MJ Records, is a cassette label chrome rape.
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DECEMBER 5, 2014 THE PIONEER LOG
rn er
SNIPPETSO F MUSICAL
FODDER IN COLLABORATION
. WITH KLC'S THE UMBRELLA
TOP lOALBUM Of 2014 (AST OLD BY KLC)
KLC puts its thinking cap on and takes a stand on the top 10 albums of 2014. While a master list is
still being compiled, board memebers and DJs have taken to the Umbrella to reveal their picks for
the top albums of this year. Board members Emily Dorrel ('16), Anna McClain ('15) and Nick
Pimentel ('15) have made their choices. Have you made yours?
1. Wye Oak - "Shriek'': I can't deny 1. BADBADNOTGOOD - "III" 1. Grouper - "Ruins": Beautiful, ambient
my love for Jenn Wasner's voice. This duo has always and emotionally raw.
impressed me, and "Shriek" was no exception. The
2. Metronomy - "Love Letters":
album got me through some of the ups and downs of
tellar vocal harmonies, funky grooves, pop appeal, 2. Cloud Nothings - "Here and
living abroad, particularly a nasty cold, making it one
one of the best shows I saw this year.
of my favorites of the year. Nowhere Else": One of the most well-pro
duced punk albums out there.
2. Girlpool - "Girlpool EP": fter
3. Future Islands - "Singles": Amaz
hearing "Jane" months ago, I got excited every time I
ing singing, bass is perfectly overdriven and raunchy
3. Mac Demarco- "Salad Days":
heard anything from this pair. Their rawness and lyrical
to foil the smooth synths. The singing is really fucking
al.adD ays evokes a nostalgia for hazy summer nights
honesty mixed with an unapologetic punk aesthetic is
~ing and theatrical and metal.
and tripadelic days-the ulcimate chiller soundtrack.
totally intoxicating, inspiring and often disarming.
ti 3. Little Dragon - ''N abuma 4. Alt-J - '''This Is All You.ts": Good 4. Lana del Rey - "Ultraviolence":
Rubberband": Yukimi agano's voice is as follow up, classic .Alt-J sound, "Pusher" and "Warm Low-key, jazzy and unapologetically in a league of its
on point as ever on their fourth stuclio album, and the Foothills" are highlights, inventive structures. own, Ulttaviolence has been mistakenly overshadowed
release as a whole feels more continuous and refined by Lana's debut album, Born to Die. Showcasing Lana
C
than previous work. 5. Mac Dc~marco - "Salad Days": de! Rey's artistic development and maturation, Ultra
Groovy, easy-listening, cool, quirky, hella Mac. violence is melancholic classic.
4. Ex Hex - "Rips": The badassery of
r
Rips from Mary Tirnony, Laura Harris, and Betsy
C Wright has been my go to blast-in-the-car album this 6. La Dispute - "Rooms of the 5. La Dispute - "Rooms of the
f
year. It's easy to sing along to, plus it's impossible not
House": This; guy just keeps singing with no House": The realest shit you'll ever listen to.
to get down with Timony's prodigious guitar skills.
regard for bars or phrases, he just tells the story over
5. Parque Courts - "Sunbathing fucking raw music:.H e's raw too with a yell that is
,, 6. Circa Survive - "Descendus":
Ani m al : Andrew Savage's vocals and the band's s.incere and not perfected like mainstream hardcore is Anthony Green's proclaimed "orgasmic" vocals pair
these days. Amazing narratives.
u minimalist delivery are a refreshing revival of inclie with masterfully textured melodies to create an ethereal
rock. rock sound.
7. Jack White - "Lazaretto": Jack
6. Wampire - "Bazaar": This release
White's just a ballc!r- not his strongest release but it 7. Angel Olsen - "Burn Your Fire
from local band Wampire was an unexpected favorite
kicks ass still because it is unique to his style and noth
for me. They incorporate horns and organ into this
ing out there sounds like him. For No Witness": Gorgeous instrumentation
album which is always a bonus in my book and makes
with strong, self-empowering lyrics.
for some serious jams.
8. Run The Jewels - "RTJ2": So
7.Foxygen - " ... And Star Power": fucking fat and groovy and hip and contemporary and 8. Plague Vendor - "Free to Eat":
Whether this album is genius or a cliscombobulated relevant and it slaapps. Free to Eat emboclies all of Plague Vendors' eccentric
cligression for Foxygen is debatable, but the weird, fun punk energy and packs it into a feisty 18-minute album
and moving double album was a hit for me. like a punch to the face.
9. ScHoolboy Q - "Oxymoron": Q
8. Tennis - "Ritual in Repeat":
just spits fire.
Tennis pushes their music in the right direction on 9. Broken Twin - "May": Gorgeous
this album, cleaning up their sound and showcasing and poignant vocals over folksy guitar.
Alaina's voice with some catchy melodies. 10. Counting Crows -
"Somewhere Under Wonder
9. Cherry Glazerr - "Haxel 10. Flying Lotus - ''You're Dead!":
land": Perfect phrasing of words, perfect narra It's Flying Lotus. Enough said.
Princess": The debut album from this teen
tions, excellent pop rock, very pleasant to listen to, all
band features some sophisticated tracks couched in
the emotion and candor we've come to expect from
intimate moments, even if they are about sweaty faces
Counting Crows.
and bloody bandaids. This album is exciting 'cause it
hint toward more great music from the young group
(they recently relea ed a killer 7").
10. Sinkane - "Mean Love": This is
a fun, danceable effort by inkane, and it's awesome
FOR ORE INFORMATION OR TO SEEW HAT
to ee a talented mu ician succeed in solo work. Mean
Love puts inkane on the cutting edge. KLC IS UP TO (AND ALSO TO LISTENI N TO
STU ENT DJS),C HECK OUT KLCRADIO.COM
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SPORTS
10
THE PIONEER LOG DECEMBER 5, 2014
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Pioneers measure~ up California
MEN'S BASKETBALL BLASTS ALONG C)N A WILD OUT-OF-STATE ROAD TRIP
strayed from their wheelhouse.
While the defense was strong, UPCOMING
holding CM co 39.1 percent
shooting from the field and win EVENTS
ning the rebound battle 41-32, the
Pio were unable to finish, shoot
ing a paltry 20.5 percent from the
field, and managing only three HOME
assist as a team.
Patience was what the Pios
Student-Athlete Breakfast
lacked in the first game of the trip
according to Luhnow, and that Pamplin Sports Cent.er
patience paid off against the age Friday, Dec. 12
hens of Pomona-Pitzer, as LC
Bp.m.
launched a second-half run on the
back of guard erg Ovchinnikov
ROAD
('16), whose 17 points led the Pios
74-68 comeback win. "We looked
to work inside-out," Luhnow said Women'sB asketball
of the victory. "On Friday night
LCOCatt.ech
we took some good shots, but I
Saturday, Dec. 6
think aturday we made an effort
to get great shots." 3p.m.
The Pios' lone out of state trip
this season was a good measuring
stick for the team, who have just
three games before the orthwest
Conference· schedule begins in
January. The players iterated the
Jason Luhnow ('16) shoots A three-pointer against Evergreen State University durirtg the NWC importance of "getting comfort
Tipoff Classic. able being uncomfortable," and
the value of taking a quick trip like
BYJ OHN TRUPIN
Mudd- cripps (5-1) and Pomona shootouts, with both teams strug this with short turnarounds for
STAFFW RITER Pitzer (2-2) are strong teams that gling from the Hoor. At halftime, games as revealing of the identity
could stand in LC's path again if the score was 2:2-20i n favor of of the team as a whole.
While most of the campus was
they reach the NCAA Tourna the Stags, but the wheels came off In their final game before win
curled up in tryptophan-induced
ment. The Pios split the trip with in the second half for LC as the ter break, the Pios took a much
doldrums this Thanksgiving
a loss and a win, but returned to Pios couldn't buy a basket, and LC shorter trip to Eugene, OR on
break, the Lewis & Clark men's
campus with confidence and a ended up losing 55-34. Tuesday, Dec. 2 to face National
ba ketball team (4-2) competed in
sense of identity. Starring guru:dJ ason Luhnow Association of Intercollegiate
th David Well Clas ic Tourna
Game one on Friday, Nov. 28 ('16) said, "We couldn't throw Athletics opponent orthwest
ment in Claremont, CA. The
pitted the Pios against the Stags [the ball] in the ocean." For a Christian University, emerging
Pioneers measured themselves
of Claremont-Mudd- cripps. team that prides itself on working with a frustrating 77-54 loss that
against some of the top teams on
The first half was a grim affair inside-out on the offensive side, will leave them hungry to rebound
the West Coast. Both Claremont-
for those who enjoy high scoring the Pios felt as ithough they had going into the break.
Making a break for the winter
m
IJ.}OPugel:Sound
MEN'S BASKETBALL GEARS UP FOR THE START OF CONFERENCE PLAY
Friday, Jan. 16 -8 p.m.
of these players is Jason Luhnow and Whitworth College. Whit
('16), who leads. the team in points man and Whitworth rank second
per game (14.3) assists per game and third in point per game for Women's Basketball
(4.3) and reboUJndsp er game (8.3). the conference with 88.6 and 80 UC Santa Cruz
He is among team leaders such as ppg, respectively (LC ranks fifth).
Tournament
erg Ovchinnikov ('16), Cannen Whitworth also leads the confer
Monday, Dec. 22 -4 p.m.
Roberson ('17) and Carl Apple- ence in shooting percentage for
ton ('15), who have stat lines of two-and three-point shots. The Tuesday, Dec. 23-3 ·p.m.
11.5/1.0/3.7, 10.8/1.8/7.0 and Pios' need co reach a consistent LC vs. Whitman
10.3/1.5/7.3, respectively. Three pace offensively in order to beat Friday,J an. 2 -6 p.m.
players have alr,eadyh ad double these teams, which will hopefully
lCvs.WhlwOJth
doubles so far (Luhnow, Roberson come once the team ettles into
8atu,1day.Jen.3-4p.m.
and Bradley Curter ('15)), and they the consistency of league play.
look to add mo.re throughout their A home advantage will form a LC vs. Pacific {Ore.)
winter break games. The bench's key part of the men's basketball Friday, Jan. 9 -6 p.m.
contribution have also been a team's groove, a five of these LC vs. Pacific Lutheran
boon to the team's prowess, aver game (Portland Bibi ollege,
SaturdayJ, am.1 0 -4 p.m.
aging 20 points per game through Whitman College, Whitworth Col
LC vs. Willamette
the first seven games. These lege, Pacific Lutheran University,
games have produced great stats and Willamette University) are at Tuesday, Jan. 13 -6 p.m.
Serg Ovchinnikov ('16) and Jason Luhnow ('16) rises off the for the team, arnd they will need co the Pamplin ports Center. The LCOP ugetSound-~-----
bench at the end of a thriller against Centenary University.
bring the c posiitive trends into the winter break game have given the N!idayJ,a n.1 S -6 p.m.
start of the conference season. Pios' an opportunity to mend their
BY PETERM ELLING Puget ound, Whitman College After the first two games of issues and gear up for the long
SPORTS EDITOR and Whitworth College with 3-2 the break (road v . University of haul of the NWC season.
records). How will this tart carry Portland and home vs. Portland Even if you cannot attend the
The men's basketball team them into their eight games over Bible College), 1theP ios will jump games, live video steams are avail
is settling into the new season's winter break, where they will face bead first into the orthwesr able from http:/ /portaLstretchinter
groove. Going into winter break, some of their toughest competi Conference season with their next net.com//d ark/. Video coverage
the team has earned a 4-3 record, tion? six games. Key matchups include will start with the first conference
good for fourth place within the One of the biggest factors those against the three teams cur game, and continues throughout
Northwest Conference (first place in their success will be for the rently tied for first University of the rest of the regular season in
is a tie between University of Pioneers' veteran players. One Puget Sound, Whitman College the spring semester.
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SPORTS,,
DECEMBER5 , 2014 THE PIONEER LOG
C.H.A.M.P.S: Bigger than Basketball
LCA LUMNUSB RINGSY OUTH BASKETBALCLA MPST O HISC OLLEGEC OURTT O TEACHL IFES KILLSA ND BASKETBALL
BYC ONNORL AUBENSTEIN
enhance the fundamental and This past summer, the acad registration for
STAFFW RITER create skill packages for upcom emy had two blockbuster skills C.H .M.P. . skill
ing youth in the Portland, Oregon and development camps. The clinics is an easy
Character, Humility, cadem area" Taylor said. "Being an camps offe1:a three-day, jam task. Taylor looks
ics, Motivation, Pas ion, uccess. alumnus, it was only right for me packed schedule, and are designed forward ro watch
The e are the fundamental prin tO stay home and host my train to improve every facet of a young ing his first round
ciples upon which C.H. .M.P. . ing sessions/camps at Lewis and player game while still being af f ba ketball play
Basketball cademy, founded by Clark College." fordable. ers succeed at the
Lewis & Clark alumnus Phil "P.J." Taylor ha run four kid camp In an effort tO incorporate the next level.
Taylor Jr. (12), is ba ed. Teach at LC in the past ix months, and LC community and show pride "My goals
ing children fr m ages 6-18 in the in hi alma mater, Tay] r also for .H. .M.P.S.
Portland area the academy boasts "Having camps at includes srudent athletes from Basketball ,\cad
a strong commitment tO basket both the women and men's ba - emy are to in pire
the college I
ball and character. ketball teams in his venture. arah athletes to not
fairly young company, graduated from Anderson ('16), Justin Leather- only succeed on
C.H. .M.P. . wa founded in fl 5) and Jason Luhnow (15) the ba ketball
March 2013 by Taylor and two was a dream come volunteered at the Damian Lillard court, but to al o
other coaching professionals: true. " pecial Olympics and unprivi become great P.J.T aylor (second from left) stands with other
Dondrale Campbell and in- leged youth camp, presented by citizens in soci LC basketball alumni.
nie McGee Jr. Their aim is to seven statewide."The thought C.H .M.P.S. ety," Taylor said.
improve their client ' basketball of having camps at the college The academy's website pro "C.H .. M.P. . Basketball believes for excellence in academics, when
skills on the court, a well as their I graduated from was a dream vides videos documenting typical that if you reveal great character, you find what motivates you in
personae, to ensure bright futures. come true, and I love showing workouts and personalized skill when you show your humility on life and become passionate about
"I developed this program tO my Pio Pride." challenges. With a simple layout, and off the court, when you strive it, it will only lead to succe s."
Women'sb asketbIa fla lI st o WarnerP acific
BY ROCKY MCNEFF the help of a Miyah Leith's ('18)
STAFF\ -'\/RITER layup, the Pios took a two point
lead and looked to hold it over
The Pioneers played the their opponents. But the grasp of
Warner Pac:ificC ollege Knights the lead slipped through the Pios'
on Tuesday, 1 ov. 25 in a back finger , as the Knights maintained
and forth match that ended in a
heartbreaking loss for the Pios.
"They will always
Despite th~:l oss, the team played
with intensity the whole game, and
fight until the final
riled up their opponents after a
strong start.
second."
For the first eight minutes, the
Pios held tl1e Knights from getting
more than two points, and held a steady lead. LC's struggle to gain
their largest lead with eight points control of the game ended in a
after Casey Zinn's ('15) two for one-point loss to the Knights,
two free throw shots. The Knights who took the final lead of 48-47.
fought back, and the tables turned game high of 20 points,
as they worked to get back on the however, brought Afolabi inro the
board. The Pios handed the reins potlight after the game, along
to their opponents over the next with Lauren Wood ('18) who
10 minutes, and the Knights went made two back to back hots in
into half-time with a one point the last two minutes to bring the
lead (20-19). Pio score within one point of
Warner Pacific kept the Pios the Knights. Zinn added that no
at a distance for the first 10 matter the core of any game, she
minutes of the second half until "can always count on [her] team
Casey Zinn ('15) had eight rebounds and three steals against Ayisat Afollabi ('17) made two free and that they will always fight until
Warner Pacific College. throws to tie the game at 35. With the final second."
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12 THE PIONEER LOG DECEMBER 5, 2014
Someh olidaye lvesw ereh armedi n the making of this edition
The three stages of finals daxs preparation
Stage One Stage Two Stage Three
BY DRAKEM ACFARLANE
BACKDOOR EDITOR
BlackF riday?M ore like BlackF inalsB lowoutS ale
for a university?" are still more than a week away, Californian students, most nota hands you a degree. ound like a
BY DANIEL ELLIOTT
STAFFW RITER LC announced Monday that ir ome studenrs have already began bly, were absent from the lines. lot less hassle to me. I mean, the
would implement a Black Finals camping outside J.R.H oward They tried for about 10 minutes,
.. For years now, the retail sector Blowout ale, where students can Bodine and other academic build- but could not believe that it could "J er shu sha
has found immense succe in
get 50, 60 or 75 percent off their ings with rents and sleeping bags, really stay that cold all day, and
their invention of ''Black Friday," mistakes on their final exams. Sup- gave up. Bedweiler-Detell
a day in which one can roll our
plies for the discounted rests are "LC announced "I love the idea," pre-med
of his or her food-coma induced limited, however, and students will student Alotta Bush C1 6) said. ''I defended the new
slumber, gather up the family and
receive it on a first-come, first- Monday that it love bragging to my friends about
set out for a day of aggressive plan, saying, 'We
serve basis. how much homework I didn't do.
bargain chasing and self-embar- tudents will also, of course, would be I thrive off of the camaraderie have found that
rassment.
have to pay for their rests to be between classmates that can only
''Why then," Lewis & Clark implementing a
made easier, and as always, there be made through laughing about wealth has always
are nor enough scholarship op- how you haven't done the reading
"Why then," Lewis portunities. This has led some Black Finals in three month . But I also like been an excellent _ ___
& Clark College to criticize the plan, saying it Blowout Sale, actually passing my classes. It used indicator of ___
only worsens the problem of the to be difficult to balance the two, ..,.._
inAuence of money on success where students can but now it's as simple as three easy
President Garry academic success,
in America. LC Dean of College payments of 69.99."
Blassner asked, of Arts and Science Jershusha get 50, 60 or 75 Another student, Collin For so we figured,
Bedweiler-Detell defended the secs fl 7), appreciates the option,
" can't we do the new plan, saying, "We have found percent off their saying ''I think it's the way forward why not just
that wealth has always been an in college education. It gets more
mistakes on their
same, but for a excellent indicator of academic and more expensive every year, embrace that?"'
success, so we figured, why not final exams." and no one seems to care what I
university?"
just embrace that?" did, so long as a l get a degree in Ivy League schools basically do
There has already been a the end, why not just streamline it already. They just include the
College President Garry Blassner marked difference in student be- all in the hopes of being the first the process? Pay some money, price of their grade inAation in
asked, "can't we do the same, but havior on campus. Though finals to get free passes on their finals. and eventually somebody just the tuition."
"'The Backdoor is a work of humor and fiction.