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Volume 91, Issue 5

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2018-11-16

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Vol. 91 No.5 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018 www.piolog.com
Trustee·s not b-riefed on student life issues
LC's Board of Trustees was not aware of Counseling Center crisis or.DSA removal until this. fall
By NICHOLAS NERLI resentative. It wasn't as if we were ig
noring it and it wasn't that we didn't
MID THE FUNDING crisis care. Wejustdidn'tknow."
that endangered the Counsel First Vice Chair of tlie . Board of
ng Service's future during the Trustees Paula Hayes '92 confirmed
2017-2018 academic year, complete that she was also unaware of the Coun
details were not provided to the en seling Service situation until the Board
tire Lewis & Clark Board of"Trustees held two sessions on mental healtli ser
until their October meeting this year vices during the October meeting.
according to two Board members. "Our responsibility is to sit at this
Attended by the.administrative Exec level from a policy standpoint on what
utive Council, faculty representatives, the school is doing and how to prepare
student representatives and trustees, for the future," Hayes said. "We're not
the Board convened between Oct. 25 going to get in the weeds of the day to
and Oct. 26. In response to the Coun day financing, but it would have been
seling Service's precarious budget, the nice to know tliat the funds that were
Board instituted a $37 per semester designated to support (the Counseling
health and wellness fee strictly for Service) were going to expire and expire
on-campus mental health services, quickly."
which will -goi nto effect next academ However, during the May 2018
ic year. Board meeting, then-ASLC President
The Board of Trustees is the pri Marissa Valdez '18 informed trustees
mary governing body at LC, respon tliat "(student representatives) unani
sible for implementing policy that mously approved a bill that funded the
improves education, financial strategy (Counseling Service) for the 2018-2019
and leadership at the college. year." Whether any trustees were aware
At the October meeting, the Board of the Counseling Service's financial
also voted to raise tuition, room and ARRAN HASHIM/PIONEER LOG troubles during Valdez's remarks is un
board and adopted the latest version of The Board of Trustees oversees institutional policies related to finances, education and day to day operations on campus. known.
the LC Strategic Plan. In a later inter ASLC President Violet Betters '20,
view, Board leadership also addressed Psychologist John Hancock, ASLC 2018-2019 school year using $62,500 of Trustees Stephanie Fowler '97 said one of the two student representatives
the decision to turn LC tobacco-free and concerned community members from its 4300 account, the reserve of ex she did not know about the Counseling from the College of Arts and Sciences
and discussed transparency between began discussing solutions. For five cess student fees collectede ach year; Servicep roblem until the recent October during the 2018-2019 academic year,
trustees and the student body. years, the Counseling Service was The Board of Trustees does not have meeting. was present for Valdez's speech to the
After it was made public that fund entirely funded by an anonymous do • a direct representative that corresponds "I didn't know about the· grant and Board in May 2018. As a student rep
ing for the Counseling Service would nation, set to run out in spring 2018. witli students and .therefore relies on the expiration of the grant until tlie meet resentative, Betters is responsible for
e ·r at e conclus·on of the 2017- ithoht admtnt!:rni e assi , rmation presented y resident ing-where we approved the fee," Fowler communicating student body concerns
2018 academic year, Associate Dean ASLC voted in April 2018 to fully Wiewel and the ExecutiveC ouncil.I n an said. "Someone needed to tell us that, to trustees.
for Health and Wellness and Chief fund the Counseling Service for the interview on Oct. 29, Chair of the Board and it could have been the ASLC rep- "LCB oard" continued on page 3
Ray Warren SyinposiuITI talks bias in health and Inedicine
ByGEI.SEYPIAZA to learn from and listen to folks in the others in tlie world treat these people space that was specifically aimed to Corps of Discoveryv iewed Native Amer
struggle both in our own LC community with an alarming level of disdain and wards students of color." ican healing practices and knowledge
TIIS YEAR'S 15th Annual Ray as well as in the greater Portland area." disrespect, was brought to the forefront Another component of the sym tlirough the lense of Western medicine.
Warren Symposium on Race The symposium consisted of presen of niy mind throughout the rehearsals posium is the Watzek Library Special It illustrates how those views, through
nd Etlinic Studies, Bitter Pills, tations and panels led by LC students and tlie performance. And from then, Collections and Archives Exhibit. This different journal encounters with Na
focused on race, _healtli and medicine. and professors as well as guest speak I hope to continue to contemplate and year's exhibit, "Medicine in the West: tive Americans, displayed the racialized
The symposium explored the racialized ers from across tlie nation. The keynote remain aware, not only of my fortune Power, Authority, and Knowledge Ex and gendered power dynaruics relevant
dimensions of health and medicine in speakers included: Associate professor and privilege, but also of the mere fact change Between Native Americans and to contemporary 19th century traveler
institutions, communities, and individ ofhistory at Queens College,C UNYa nd that all of these people, are in fact that, The Corps of Discovery," focuses on accounts.
ual experiences, delving into questions OAH Distinguished Lecturer Deirdre people." • native medical practices and how the "Studentsc urate"c ontinuedo np age 2
such as: How do systems of oppression Cooper ()wens; Healing Justice Facilita The Race Monologues is one of the
make people sick? Who has access to tor Autumn Brown; Founder of Healing mosf popular events of the Ray War
health care, and whose well-being is pri Clinic Collective Carla M. Perez; and ren symposium. Each year, a different
oritized through public health policies? co-founder of National Compadres Net group of LC students writes an original
This year's symposium provided the LC work Jerry Tello. • series of personal narratives to share
community with insight into health care One event was co-sponsored by tlieir feelings, experiences, and un
inequality and healing justice, and it Students for Cultural Inclusion in tlie derstandings of race, ethnicity and
aimed to inspire critical thinking of how Theater (SCIT) and the LC Theatre De identity.
society could eradicate such inequality partment. A small group of LC students According to student co-chair
in the future. performed" A Bitter Pill: A Play Within a ~gelica Flores '19, Race Mono
Student co-chair Maya Litauer Chan Play", written and directed by Josie Seid logues is important to the Ray Warren
'19 said that the symposium remind in collaboration with student producer. Symposium because it reminds LC,
ed the. LC community to acknowledge Eva Magafia '20. The play reflected on as a predominantly white school, that
the health and treatment disparities the challenges people, specifically-those the issues that are being explored in the
between communities of color and coming from marginalized groups, still . symposium are actually being experi
working class versus both the white encounter around inaccessible health enced by their peers.
and the wealthy communities. , care. "It makes the realities of people of
"Many students have struggled with One of the actresses, Tuse Mahenya color tliat much more real and it re
health, and students of color have like '21, said that the play was very import minds the students of color that they're
ly faced more obstacles," Litauer Chan ant for her. not alone," Flores said. "For some, being
said. "Furthermore, it is often easy in "I became more aware and con part of Race Monologues is a form of
an academic setting to theorize racism cerned for homeless people, not in tlie healing, and that was tlie idea behind
and oppression. The Ray Warren Sym grander scheme of things· but in the the symposium to remind our institu
posium, and this theme in particular, simple sense tliat they are, like me;just tion the.importance of self care. That's
remind us that racism affects real peo people trying to get by," Mahenya said. why we all worked hard with the cre ARRAN HASHIM/PIONEER LOG
ple and real communities, and asks us "And the fact that this country and many ation of the healing justice practice Keynote speaker, Deirdre Cooper Owens, speaking on oppression in health ~e.
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SIXTH SEXTANT
Neighborhood Association Maggie'sb ad reputation -Watzek kiosk Dear Nora Women's Basketball Preview
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Neighborhood Association weighs in on Commonplace unprofessionalism and Sculpture students offer various services to library The LC alums return following the release of"Skull The upcoming season is the beginning of a new
changes to the college. overpriced, mediocre food adversely impacts community, creating connections betiveen artist Examples," their first new album_in 12 years. chapter for the women's basketball program,
Maggie's reputation and participant. featuring a new head coach.
See page 2 Seepage4 Seepage 6 . Seepage 9 See page IO

FRIDAY,N OVEMBER 16, 2018
NEWS
Neighborhood talks address change, smoking
Neighborhood Association discusses zoning changes, complains about students smoking in neighborhood
By AMELIA EICHEL kind of a hot topic because we obviously have fraternities."
have smokers on campus and if they cant The primary reason for sending
DUE TO A NEW Portland zoning smoke on campus, they smoke· on the Casey to the meeting was to propose a
initiative, Lewis & Clark's address perimeter of the campus which is also collaboration between students and the
will change sometime between often the yards of neighbors," Casey said. neighborhood on service projects. The
May 2020 and May 2025. LC is located "So there is that conflict and that's part of board members were audibly excited
in the portion of the Southwest quadrant the reason why we have a representative about the prospect of collaborating on
that will be changed to the South go to the meetings." service projects with students and had
sextant. The Collins View Neighborhood The principal of Riverdale High myriad ideas for potential projects.
Association (CVNA) discussed this School gave Duntley a copy of an "I plan on bringing all the ideas (to NE
change . and others during their Nov. email sent to her by a Riverdale parent our committee), see which ones students
7 meeting at Riverdale High School. complaining about LC students smoking on our committee are interested in and
LC's neighborhood liaison and Dean and vaping tobacco and marijuana at the then pick like one.o r two that we want to
of Spiritual Life Mark Duntley, and bus stops on the campus perimeter. get behind," Casey said. "Then I'll ~ome
ASLC's community service and relations One of Duntley's tasks is to figure out to (the CVNA)w ith a more concrete plan
committe~'s neighborhood liaison how to address these problems between and make it clear that we wan( it to be
Liam Casey '22 discussed potential the school and the . neighborhood. a collaborative effort and see if we can
collaborations between the college and Duntley proposed that the college put find some way to advertise among their
the neighborhood. up signs at the bus stops so that the • neighborhood because we want to make
The CVNA is frequently involved in neighbors know that staff is aware that sure we get neighbors and students SE
decision making processes for changes those are not places where students are involved."
made in Portland, including changes that supposed to smoke. The CVNA talked about changes
the college wants to make. Back in 2009, Neighbors frequently complain to the concerning LC at the Nov.··7 meeting.
the college wanted to build apartments college and to CVNAa bout loud parties Effective May 2020, LC's address will
for student housing on a parcel of land in the neighborhood. CVNA even has reside in the Souili sextant of Portland :P ORTLAND'S
that it currently owns at the intersection a section on their website with advice rather ilian ilie current Southwest
of Boone's Ferry Road and Terwilliger about how to handle "Party Houses." quadrant. The creation of a South SlXTHS E'XTANT
Boulevard. The neighborhood For issues like tl1ese; Duntley and sextant is ilie Portland Bureau of
association rejected the proposal and Casey think it is important to have a Transportation's solution- to improve
there were hard feelings on both sides. student present at CVNA meetings. wayfinding for emergency personnel
IMAGE COURESTY OF THE CITY OF PORTLAND
Issues like parking, traffic, smoking However, the October meeting·was the and law enforcement. The zero in front
is extremely important to us," Roy understanding of ilie project, one of
and student parties, constitute . the first meeting atten,ded by an LC student of addresses in part of ilie Souiliwest
Kaufmann, LC's director of public the objectives is to improve emergency
rreighborhood's primary grievances with in four years. quadrant occasionally delays response
relations, said to Portland City Council and first responder response times by
the college. "There really isn't much we can do to time when 9-1-1 is called to the area.
when he testified in favor of the project reducing confusion around _e xisting
"Especially since we just got rid of control students when they are· at their "The ·anticipated improvement to
on behalf of the college. "From our numbering."
the designated smoking areas, that's homei,," Duntl~y said. "We don't even ilie safety of our campus community
Students curate new ASLC and Watzek host midterm
election viewing party for students
exhibit for Sy1nposiu1n
Continued from Page 1 the effect that a medical philosophy .By CHARLOTTE POWERS "The midterms are important and it's Democrats not winning both the
The exhibit walks people might have had on that eradication." always better to watch elections with House and the Senate, but was
through the interaction of race and Student co-curator Ostin Merkle THE ASSOCIATED Students people in case the results are sad," pleased with the results as a whole.
medicine as it pertains to· authority Lawler '19 thinks that the exhibit is of Lewis & Clark (ASLC) in Welch said. "Like the 2016 election, "I feel pretty good about the midterm
on the Lewis & Clark expedition in a great historical • representation collaboration with Watzek it was better to ·be with other people election results," Welch said over
the medical encounters between of how medicine as a practice, Library hosted a midterm election and be sad together." email. "It sucks that Democrats
the members of the Corps and form of knowledge, and discourse party on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The watch Community and Service and couldn't win both, but one is better
the indigenous peoples they influences how we think about race party aimed to provide students with Relations Coordinator for ASLC, than nothing. I think a returned
encountered. According to student and gender: a space to engage in politics, while Mikah Bertelmann '21 shared how balance to the government is gonna
co-curator Beja Wolf'19, the curators "While medicine can certainly other students reflected on how the this event was one way of promoting be'a good thing."
wanted to inquire after the ways in be a useful tool for healing and elections went after the event. democratic engagement on campus. Other students were disappointed
which medicine became a method community, recent events and Erin Guldbrandsen, a temporary "It is important for students to with results that they felt would
for the Corps •t o assert authority history have both shown us that it research and instruction librarian for engage in the voting process, cast negatively impact their own states
over the indigenous tribes, and is a realm not immune to the social the Political Science, Econ~mics, and their vote, have multiple sources· and districts, Quinn Vinlove '21,
a wo ndered how this might exemplify inequalities of our day, or of any International Affairs departments, display the results to gain multiple an Alaskan native, had hoped to
larger pattern of colonial conduct period for that matter," Merkle proposed having an election watch perspectives, discover other ways see his state elect more progre$Sive
in medical encounters. Lawler said. "Like everything, party to Student Activities Director, to get involved, and learn about candidates.
While the primary artifact texts medicine has a history, and its Jason Feiner, who then reached out results that can affect other states," "I _was disappointed about the
used in the e,chibit are from Watzek connection to racial, gendered, toASLC. Bertelmann said. Alaska governor's race," Vinlove said
Special Collections, the medical 'and other social inequalities does "I thought it would be a little more During the event, students noted over email. "The elected candidate,
equipment artifacts were courtesy as well, especially in past, colonial comforting and engaging to watch the sig[)ificance of this election cycle Mike Dunleavy, has among other
of the OHSU historical collections contexts." election results with other people," and how voting is an important civic things threatened to slash the state
and archives. The two books from Guldbrandsen said. "It's important duty that individuals should exercise. budget and reduce funding for public
Watzek Special Collections featured for students to know that they can Cassidy Harris '22 agreed with this education, as well as make it easier
in the exhibit are one by 19th century discuss politics. Plus, LC students· • reasoning and voiced her approval of for oil companies to pay less in taxes."
medical doctor Benjamin Rush, who seem very engaged compared to the democratic voters. Towards the end of the viewing
was consulted by Meriwether Lewis average college student." "Midterm elections, especially party, Guldbrandsen emphasized
for the trip, and another by David Mary Welch '22, felt she should this one, are super important because how the main take away from this
Livingstone, who was a 19th century attend to change her election viewing they really show how Americans event was for students to have a place
physician and Christian missionary experience as a result of the 2016 feel about the state of the country," ·where political conversations matter
in Africa. The visuals, which presidential election. ' Harris said over email. "I'm so and political efficacy is praised.
primarily come from Carl Linnaeus' glad Democrats won control of "I want students to know that
18th century guide to plants, also the House and that we're still we can discuss things, to know that
come from Watzek, as well as the fighting for a few important we are all citizens and your role in
handwritten transcriptions of the governorships." democracy matters;" Guldbrandsen
Corps' journal entries. Welch was said. "And if a candidate you don't
Wolf believes that the exhibit hurt over like gets elected, you can still be
is important in that it explores the politically engaged and do your part."
ways that allop_athic medicine, or Election results confirmed that
conventional, Western medicine, Democrats claimed the House of
has a history of invalidating Representatives while the Senate
different approaches to treatment remains under a Republican
that seem less inherently viewable majority. A number of races across
or able to be proved. It then explores the -country still have not been
the_ ways that this invalidati_on is called because hundreds
tied to notions of power, expansion, of thousands of mail-i-n
and racial biases. ballots have yet to be
"Ibelievethat although allopathic counted.
medicine has brought along many
crucial advances in science that
have helped enormously with acute
pain and have saved many lives,
its blind spot is pain and illness
that is more difficult to directly
quantify - problems that have a
larger context of culture, tradition,
and inheritance, among other
factors. As we now know, sfoce the
days of Lewis & Clark, the culture
of indigenous people ha·s been
greatly decimated by predominantly
white forces of power in the United
States," Wolf said. "I hope this
exhibit makes people wonder about PHOTO COURTESY OF LEWIS & CLARK RAY FREEDMAN/PIONEER LOG

FRIDAY,N OVEMBER 16, 2018
NEWS 3
ASLC deliberates on
universal swipe access
By ELSA SPAULDING Human Services is trying to revise
the definition of sex in Title IX to be
SPIRITED DISCUSSIONr egard about gender and gender identity,"
mg the student body'sl imiteds wipe Mcculler said. "Under the Obama ad
ccess to residential ha11s ministration, sex was loosely defined
sparked controversy during the Associ- in order to protect people against hate
ated Students of Lewis & Clark (ASLC) crimes. I've started creating this reso
meeting on Nov. 1, with ASLC Senators lution because it very negatively affects
advocating for reasons why students transgender people."
should and should not be able to access The' Department of Health and
all residences on campus. • Human Services continues to push for
Sorrie senators argued that univer legal changes to the definition of gen
sal swipe access could pose a threat to der, and will formally present these
students living in residential buildings policies to the Justice Department be
on campus. fore the end of the year.
"I don't think (limited swipe ac Another bill proposed by AS):..C
PIONEER LOG PHOTO ARCHIVE cess) is an iss-ue that needs to be Senator Max Colmenares '20 encour
The Counseling Center rece}ved an anonymous gift that funded the service for five years, which ran out in 201.7. fixed," ASLC Senator Jack Bishop ages the LC community to re-evaluate
'21 said. "I think that it's a policy for the War on Drugs as a public health
LC Board of Trustees talks a reason. I personally know people issue influenced by racial bias and so
who would have been put in danger if \:ioeconomic factors.
other people were allowed universal The War on Drugs refers to a
access to dorms." campaign established by the Nixon
institutional transparency Other senators argued that limited administration that seeks to dis
swipe access hinders dorm common courage the use of illegal drugs and
rooms from reaching their full poten incarcerate those involved in the drug
tial as community-building spaces, trade. The War on D_rugs has been
which can negatively impact a stu widely criticized for disproportion
Continuedf rom page 1 students to leave," Piotrowski said via Fowler said. "That is going to be our
dent's experience at LC. ately targeting people of color and
According to Betters, if trustees were email. "(So.me trustees) seemed a little default lunch during Board meetings.
"There are a lot of common-area skyrocketing incarceration rates in
unaware of the Counseling Service's annoyed to have a student (represerita Anybody who wants to can sit with us.
spaces. which could be flourishing ar the United States.
budget problem, it would be a significant tive) questioning tuition raises, as if it was It's for any student that wants to sit with
eas of community but because they "This resolution is mainly focused
communication error. redundant because everybodyk nows that us, talk with us, and complain to us. It is.
are isolated to only the people who on reexamining the drug war in terms
"The truth is, most of ASLC's role is students don't want tuition to (rise). I'm all welcome."
live there, they're not as universal," of public health and· reducing the
to communicate to administrators and not happy that tuition is increasing at a11; Hayes, an original founder of the
we anticipate them talking to the Board," this is an expensive school and I under Black Student Union, also emphasized ASLC Senator Sherlock Ortiz '20 said. criminality of drug use," Colmenares
The members of ASLC did not said. ''.ASLCs hould support the enact
Betters said. "If (the Board) didn't know, stand that many students really struggle the importance of transparency.
reach a consensus, but formed the ment of civil remedies and restorative
that would be a huge lapse in commu to afford to stay here with these annual "Student engagement, for me, is
Residential Swipe Access Ad Hoc justice for those found ·guilty of drug
nication. That would be very, very tuition increases." really important," Hayes said. "I don't
Committee so that the issue could be use and apologize to communities
shocking to me." The cost of attendance at LC has in get any sense from anyone, at least in
revisited and further discussed in the who have suffered from this."
ASLCw ill continue to fund the Coun creased for the last 11 academic years, my interactions with the Executive
future. These bills will be formally pre
seling Service for the 2018-2019 aca according to public information provid Council, that• there is any sort of re
"I think we need to find other sented to ASLC in the near future,
demic year. At the start of next school ed by the Officeo f Institutional Research. sistance from being as transparent as
ways to create community; one of where Senators will vote for their
year, the office will be completely bud Between the 2008-2009 and 2017-2018 possible with students."
the reasons why people transfer away passing based on the broader·commu
geted by the $37 health and wellness fee. academic years, the average rise in tui When asked about the decision to
is because they don't feel a sense of nity interests present on campus.
• The Board approved a 3.5 percent tion was 4.24 percent per year while the make LC a smoke-free campus, Fowl
community," Ortiz said.
raise in tuition and increased the cost of average total cost a year climbed by 4.06 er and Hayes revealed that the Board
Those present at the meeting
room by 5 percent and board by 3 per percent. was not consulted before the change
also spent time examining the
cent for the 2019-2020 academic year. Despite student concerns, Hayes was made. Fowler . remarked that,
logistics of several upcoming
Though the Board had already planned stated that after careful consideration, during a conversation with President
bills, including legislation
a tuition increase, many trustees advo tl;ie Board deemed the cost increases Wiewel, he communicated concerns
.that denounced new Ti-
cated for a rise of 4 percent instead of necessary. brought by the Collins View Neighbor
3.5 percent. This debate over percentage "It was a big topic of conversation," hood Association. tle IX changes that put ~
transgender people at l£t.
increase originated over college finan Hayes said. "We needed to make sure "I actually only heard about it in fC-
risk and encouraged a
cial trends that worried some trustees, that we were looking at it from all the my weekly meeting with (President
• including greater financial aid packages angles that we needed to." • Wiewel)," Fowler said. "He said that re-examination of the llS'LC
War on Drugs.
for admitted students and the 4 percent In their joint interview, Fowler because some students (travel) off t
A bill proposed
annual inflation rate in the Portland and Hayes explained the importance campus and were smoking across the
by ASLC Senator
metropolitan area. of transparency between the Board of street, the neighbors were complain
Student Academic Affairs Board Trustees, ·the administration and the ing. We had nothing to do with that. Maxine Mcculler '21,
Chair Marshall Piotrowski '19, the other student body. As chair, Fowler has made I didn't even know it was controver in partnership with ff {11
Feminist Student
-student representative from the Co1lege it a priority to improve the relationship sial."
-Union and Queer Stu
of Arts and Sciences, reflected on his between the Board and students. At her The Board of Trustees will have
dent Union, denounces
participation in the tuition discussion request, the Board now dines with stu its second annual meeting in January,
and cj.escribedt he Board's environment dents in Fields Dining Hall while board followed by a third in May. Fowler en a set of proposed restric- ~ VU
tions to Title IX that would
from a student perspective. meetings take place. courages students to approach trustees
define gender as a permanent
"I raised concerns that too high of a "It probably seems like small change, during their lunches in Fields Dining
condition determined by genita-
tuition increase would further decrease but it took me 14 years to just achieve Hall and whenever they are present at
lia at birth.
our retention rate and force strong having lunch with students in Fields," public functions. CYAN COWAP/PIONEER LOG
"The Department of Health and
Issue 4 Corrections
LC Awarded DOJ grant to combat sexual "assault
The grant awarded was incorrectly named as "Grants to En
hance Culturally Specific Services for Victims of Sexual Assault,
Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Program". In
stead the grant program from which LC was awarded $297,089
is called "Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence,
• Sexual Assault and Stalking on Campus Program."
Additionally, LC's victim service is called Call to Safety, not
Collins Safety

FRIDAY,N OVEMBER 16, 2018
o·PINIONS
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Maggie's suffers from distasteful ambience
Frequent unprofessionalism and overpriced, mediocre food adversely impacts the reputation of Maggi_e' s
By OWEN HEH can not imagine wanting to study to a up to its management to correct. Many
tracklist selection of eerie lo-fi beats, times, I have been. told wildly differ"
DURING A brisk November heavy EDM, and obscure rap. You ent policies regarding how and when
evening at Lewis & Clark, a sit with your friends when you are individuals with meal plans can use
group of students gather at distracted by so.me taboo conversation their swipes at Maggie's. Many times,
Maggie's for a nice hot latte and settle between employees. I have heard I have been greatly disappointed by
in for a productive, stress-free and everything from sexual topics to the meals served at Maggie's; even
relaxed study session. If only this were smoking marijuana. You attempt to the employees occasionally concede
a reality. From unprofessionalism enjoy ~ mediocre sandwich a couple that their food is "disgusting" - no
to undercooked food, Maggie's has chairs down from· the employee rolling one wants their lettuce toasted with
·a long way to go in becoming a great her own cigarettes at the· counter, their ham sandwich. Many times, I
hang out and study spot for students which is prohibited on our tobacco-free have encountered snack items that
on campus. campus. What is mor.e, these frequent literally cost twice as much as they
Perhaps the most frustrating experiences are accompanied by smaller would at the grocery or convenience
characteristic of Maggie's is the lack frustrations such as the trash can store. This, I presume, is because Bon
of professionalism exhibited by its frequently overflowing, the tendency Appetit knows that they hold a mo
employees which is not conducive. of employees to use profanities and nopoly on students who need to buy
to a welcoming environment. Allow occasionally bicker with each other and some late-night food without leav
me to elaborate with some recurring having to sit on old and partially stained ing campus, and because it feels like
themes which I and many others have couches, which I will admit is better you· are spending less when you use
encountered. You sit, attempting than all metal furniture .. flex points because they have been
to focus on your Exploration and Unfortunately, this uriprofession preloaded to your account. This is
Discovery reading when your train of alism is· far from the end of fixable incredibly frustrating because Bon
thought is rudely interrupted by music problems that plague Maggie's reputa Appetit knows that they do not have
played at an inappropriate volume - I tion. In fact, many of these issues are to charge more - I assume that their
wholesale costs are marginally great PIONEF,R LOG PHOTO ARCHNE
er than those of a normal convenience Maggie's could be a popular social environment if necessary changes were enforced.
store - but they can because Maggie's
is the only place for students to get
non-vending machine food once din hanging out and getting a late-night than mediocre food and unnecessarily
ner closes. bite. Unfortunately, this potential _i.n flated prices which destroy its
Maggie's has the potential to be is unrealized due to the fixable standing in comparison to any other
a great on-campus spot for studying, problems of unprofessionalism, less generic cafe.
RAYA DEUSSEN/PIONEER LOG
Students reject political activism
despite ubiquitousl ove for liberalism
By CHARLOTTE POWERS in the attendance for our club's weekly the time to attend our meetings, the
meeting~ and events. In our meetings, likelihood of them choosing to attend
FOR A SCHOOL that is considered we discuss the latest political news, is unlikely. This is because LC students
one of the most liberal colleges in brainstorm ideas for future club activ would rather talk politics than walk
the country, a majority of Lewis & ities, share internship opportunities_ over to Templeton one night a week
Clark students have no interest in devel and host guests from progressive orga and collectively work to make politi
oping political activity here ov.c ampus. nizations in Oregon. With a club that cal activity available for students and
Upon first glance, LC students radiate has over 200 email recipients, only faculty. It may look like LC students
liberalism and political activism, con three to five students attend weekly scream progressivism and political
sidering the unofficial student uniform meetings on a regular basis .. action, but this appearance hides how
consists of laptops,_ water bottles and Last semester, LC College Demo our community can be as uninvolved
mailbox lockers covered in progres crats hosted an event titled, Do Our and apathetic as the general American
sive stickers, ·jean jackets stitched Representatives Really Represent Us?, electorate. •
with "Save the Parks" patches, Kanken where three LC professors and Oregon I would like to explain -one thing: I
backpacks bathed in "You Can't Comb Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum love the stickers, the patches, the pins
Over Racism" and "Heehaw for Don discussed the lack of racial, gender and the socks l see every day; hell, I
keys" pins.and socks that read "More . and political ideological diversity in have all these things. I appreciate the
Feminism, Less Bullshit." While these national and state government. Un- political discussion that takes place
style choices certainly represent a stu surprisingly, only 20 to 25 students both inside and outside the classroom
dent's stance on political issues, they attended the event with the majority setting. Nevertheless, these compo
are not representative of the individ of participants coming from the law nents are the least LC students can do
ual's lack of political efficacy and the school. to be political and promote the _i_ssues
little to no activity they have taken tci I have considered factors that could they believe in; I do notoelieve that
advocate the issues they "support." negatively affect weekly meeting and these ingredients alone can combat
As co-president of LC College Dem event-attendance: ,students in college the bigoted ideologies that plague our
ocrats, I have noted a few examples of are incredibly busy, many upperclass nation. LC students succeed in making
how students choose to channel lib men live off campus, some students their politi.cal opinions loud and clear
eralism through branding rather than work part-time, etc. Even so, I am-con but they fail to transform these voi_ces
participation. One example is reflected fi\i_entt o say that if a student did have into effective action.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018
OPINIONS .5
Trusting the Board: transpa~ency crisis at LC
Trans/ er of information between administrators and the Board of Trustees is lacking, could be detrimental
By MACKENZIE HERRING passed resolutions, is misguided. more accessible to the student body, with the Board, but instead ends up go care more about the impact of a deci
The Board usually is presented with including the Board members having ing to the student government for help sion than they do about giving feedback
W, EN IMPORTANT decisions resolutions by the administration, and · lunch in Fields Dining Hall, they do with the issues. The students tend to before the decision is even made. It is
are made without public input, in some cases are not spoken to at all not advertise these dates and do not the job of ASLC to solve the trans
r rather a lack of transparency regarding problems on campus. For a not make their dockets available. parency crisis, nor is it the job of the
is sensed by the general public, it is often Board whose main function is·t o main But who decides that students and Board, but it seems that the collective
the case that malignancyi s assumed of the tain and improve the college's future, faculty cannot vote, and who decides LC community cannot agree upon what
collectiveg overning bodies. The Lewis & the fact that they do not know about a to keep the Board so secret? exactly they mean by transparency
Clark Board of Trustees, a group whose problem pressing enough to students to It seems that LC is finally facing·a and on how much of it we can handle.
inner workings, members and general· warrant several articles in the school's transparency crisis. The Board wants These detrimental lapses in commu-
motivation most students are not famil paper, even when it is made available to -knowm ore of the issues but does nication make me feel that
iar with, is particularly easy Jo project to them, is shocking and disappointing. not advertise what their role is in there are issues at LC that
dissatisfaction ohto. While the Board is This leaves me with the sincere question problem solving, or even when are being overlooked by the
·flawed, it lacks an astounding amount of whether the administration neglected these decisions are made so administration.
of information of which they crucially to look for solutions to the Jack of fund students can stay updated.
need to even address important deci ing and did not approach the Board The adminis-
sions. The Board was unaware of the with the problem. Instead, they ended tration does not
new smoking and tobacco use protocol, up relying on student government for a share issues
alongside the decision to remove the quick fix. Are they not paying attention,
designated smoking areas. The Board or are they tabling important issues?
was also unaware of the crisis surround Despite this .glaring problem with
ing the Counseling Service and the Jack administrative transparency, perhaps it
of funding that was diminishing since is the structure of the Board that is the
the gift was given five years ago. These underlying issue. There are two student
are two large issues that are painfully . representatives, typically the ASLC.
relevant to LC students, regardless of president and the chair of the Student
the way that the Associated Students of Academic Affairs Board, and two faculty
Lewis & Clark (ASLC)h ad to bail out the representatives from the College of Arts
administration to keep the center func and Sciences. The problem with this
tional. The ability to be self-governing is that they are non-voting members,
can only go so far if the body is not af and the student representatives only
forded any insight into major issues. recently began having a literal seat at
Directing suspicion and disap the table and the ability to deliberate
pointment towards the Board on with the rest of the Board. Despite
the basis of these issues, and other recent initiatives for the ·Board to be
MJCEAL MUNROE-ALLSUP/PIONEER WG
London calling: opportunities for
studying abroad exist outside ·Le
By MACKENZIE BATH experience was very helpful to have at mostly inhabited by different religious
our disposal. As many of the students minorities throughout the city's history.
THIS SUMMER I took my on my trip were from the US, this was Learning all of this from our lecturer
Pioneering outside of the LC an opportunity to see more students and official London tour guides was a
community and decided to go from around the world. The apart beautiful experience. It felt outside of
abroad alone. Despite having so many ments were small, but I did not spend anything I had ever done.
overseas programs to choose from, I a lot of time in them. Our roommates The flip side to that feeling is that
could not see myself leaving Lewis & were picked based on a questionnaire I no longer have anyone to share this
Clark for an entire semester. I asked similar to the one I filled out for LC trip with. In my English capstone
around about other alternatives and Housing, and I ended up with a fantas class, there are a few students who
found the Council on International tic roommate from China. went to London on the LC trip together
Educational Exchange (CIEE). They In my month-Jong trip, I liad one last year. We have many of the same
have over 200 programs in over 40 class Monday through Friday from 9 experiences, like going to Canterbury,
countries, and LC has pre-approved a:m. to noon. This was always followed the Globe Theatre and Shakespeare's
their programs for credit. This was the by the whole class immediately going birthplace, but there is a separation.
perfect opportunity for me. Not only to the bar across the street for lunch. S.till, I will always hold my abroad
did I want-to spend all eight semesters The class I took was called "Politics experience close to my heart, knowing
in Portland, I wanted to be in· London of Religion," two of the most heated that I am connected to people all
without the LC community: I felt that I subjects we'aved into one class led over the world from a single month
might be inhibited by going with people by a mild mannered British lecturer. spent together. I would not change
I knew. It is important to me to meet CIEE classes are all taught by lecturers what I did, because it allowed me to
new people throughout my life and to from the country you are in. Like LC, experience all four years at LC and
always be open to new experiences. I most professors have students call go to another country. Taking risks
felt that the most effective way to do ·them by their first names. In terms of is important, and going somewhere
that was to go on a trip where I )mew rigor, I would liken this class to a 200 - new by yourself is different from
no one else. level course at LC. We had projects, going on an LC abroad trip. It can be
We lived in apartments called papers and daily readings. One ·of as a replacement or a supplement,
Chapter, which are buildings located the most exciting parts of fuis class and is a great option for those whose
all around London reserved for student was having the opportunity to go out courseloads do not allow them a
living. We were surrounded by students into the surrounding area. We visited semester to go to another country. If
of all ages from all over the world, who Westminster Abbey, Shri Swaminarayan you can go abroad for even a month on
had just started studying or had been Mandir (the first authentic Hindu a trip like mine, you will never regret
there for several months. This range of Temple in Britain) and an area of London it.
MACKENZIE BATH/PIONEER WG
Mackenzie Bath '19 poses in front of the Tower of London with her study abroad group from CIEE during her summer trip.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018
6 FEATURES
gpt[l
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,IRONING
. NEER LOG . RAY FREEDMAN/PIONEER LOG
Sofia Linden '19 participates in an anonymous confessional booth at the kiosk. Virginia Swenson '19 provides ironing services to passersby including faculty, students and other LC cominunity members.
Kiosk offers unique connections in Watzek
Sculpture students offered rotating services, including letter writing and anonym(!US secret sharing
By JOANNE SALLY MERO facilitating a transaction," Perlitz said sculpture students to develop their her to host a letter-writing station. Art Committee. Jensen hopes the
via email. "For example, community individual service projects. Participants were to write to a future kiosk inspires creativity and invites
IF YOU'VE VISITED Watzek arts, social practice, and performance Sculpture student Allie Gregoire '19 Lewis & Clark student or staff member any member of the LC community
Library in the past two weeks, you art are all kinds of art that deal with this was inspired by the writing on library about anything that was happening in to submit an application to have
may have noticed a wooden kiosk in some way." desks for her individual kiosk project. present time. After being sealed and their own artwork featured. This is
sitting. next to the circulation desk. A Perlitz encourages her students to While defacement of school property decorated with a fake stamp, Gregoire especially beneficial to students who
variety of services were being offered consider the relationship that is formed is not encouraged nor condoned, would take the letters and hide them may not have the means of showcasing
by individual students during different between artist • these traces inside the library for someone else their hard work in a professional and
times of the day. On Monday mornings and audience. "Together (sculpture students) of writing to find. The letters offer affinity safe environment.
you could get some of your clothes An important that say "keep to potential readers and creates a "We love having art in here and
ironed. You could have someone lose an skill an art created this ephemeral space it up!" and reflective space for the author. we want to have as much as possible,"
object for you on Tuesday evenings. On student must of ... good will and service. in "hang in there" The intimidation of bringing the Jensen said. "Together. (sculpture
Wednesday afternoons if you submitted learn is how may be uplift artwork into such a public space was students) created this ephemeral
a_n anonymously written secret, you to successfully the library.,, a student's another aspect the sculpture students space of caring and good will and
were read a secret in return. connect the dejected mid had to come to terms with. Support of service in the library. It's really lovely
The curiosity sparked by the kiosk is intention of Visual Resources and Fine Arts essay thoughts. Watzek staff was important in ensuring to see."
the result of the combined efforts of Jess the artist to the "I always the success of the project. The sculpture project lived in
Perlitz's 200 level sculpture students. viewer. Librarian Erica Jensen w o n d e r e d Erica Jensen, the Visual Resources Watzek for two short weeks but
Perlitz is the Assistant Professor of Art A literal where those and Fine Arts Librarian, had a part in leaves the LC community with the
and Studio Head of Sculpture. way of creating messages the approval of the sculpture projects. conversation of potential. We are left
"There is a history in art, and this connection is building a framework come from," Gregoire said. "I'd like To ensure each project abides by to question even the sm·allest gestures
particularly in sculpture, of making to facilitate interaction. The kiosk to know what (those people) were the library policies, art proposals of human interaction as an artful,
art that involves offering a service or served as a straightforward base for doing in my spot right now." This led must be approved by the Watzek interconnected service.
Alison Saar discusses artistic
process of creating York statue
By IHSAAN MOHAMED things she was good at. "I decided to still a slave." Saar was not interested in
succumb to the art." glamorizing his strength and wisdom,
EN ALISON SAAR first Saar has been in the industry for 15 or glossing over the fact the he was
eard the open call for artists years and creates many of her pieces still a slave and remained a slave even
o submit their ideas for a for the public. "My mother is always after the expedition. Located on the
sculpture at Lewis & Clark College, she influential in my work." Saar said. path next to the Glade, York is depicted
was a bit wary. The statue was supposed Her mother, Betye Saar, is a famed shirtless with the map that Lewis and
to honor York, the African-American African-American artist whose work Clark traveled inscribed into his back,
slave who played a huge role in the tackled racism in the 1960s. Most of and a musket in one hand. While he was
Lewis and Clark expedition. It's not her art is inspired by her identity as trusted with protecting the group and
that Saar, a famous mixed-media artist a ~iracial African-American woman. even hap a say in where they would stay,
whose most prominent works include a And even if those parts of her identity he was still a slave and was burdened
monument-honoring Harriet Tubman are not major themes, Saar still by the oppression of his master. Saar
located in NYC,w as uncomfortable with creates her art through the perspective worked with caste bronze because of
the topic. It was that she wasn't sure if of a woman and an African-American its resistance to weathering. She also
her vision for York would match what person. depicted York without any specific
the college wanted. When an artist is commissioned features that would tie him to a certain
"I'm not a portrait artist;" Saar said to create a public monument, they of figure in history.
via FaceTime. "And I was not interested ten have to create a narrative, which "I wanted to give him a face, but
in heroizing York or whitewashing describes the artist's ideas for piece of there are no i~ages of York," Saar
history." Monuments that celebrate art, explains how it will interact with said. "To be hyper-realistic I gave him
minority figures often glamorize them the community it resides in, and often generally accurate African-American
and whitewash the brutal history behind includes lots of pictures. While this is features." This was to make sure that if
them. Saar had seen this bappen often, mainly to help the artist created a de any more information was released in
and predicted that LC would follow this tailed plan, it also makes sure there are the future, the monument would not be
example. However, the art director at LC, no surprises when the art is completed. historically inaccurate.
Linda Tesner, was familiar with Saar's However, before Saar could even begin • All in all, the statue took a little over
work and personally called her and to create the narrative, she had to do a a year to complete. This was less time
asked her to submit. And to her delight, lot of research. While she had learned than statues might typically take, most
Saar's proposal ended up winning the about the L~wis and Clark expedition ly because York's statue was so short.
commission for the monument. in history classes, they had glossed over To this day, Saar's favorite part
Saar was born into a family of art York and focused more on the role of about this monument and her other
·ists-and had been surrounded by art her Sacagawea. The research she did on works of art are how people interact
whole life. York really impacted how Saar depicted with it.
"My mother is an artist, and so is him in the statue. "I know it's just college antics," Saar
my father, and at first I shied away "York was the only member of the laughed. "But I know people put rain
from art because I was living in such a expedition who was not monetarily coats and flowers on York, and I like it
RAY FREEDMAN/PIONEER LOG
huge shadow," she said. Eventually, she compensated," Saar said. "And I because it means they've accepted him
realized that art was one of the only wanted to reveal his status, that he ·was into their community." Students pass the statue daily, occasionally leaving him jackets or ~owers as gifts.

FRIDAY,N OVEMBER 16, 2018
FEATURES 7
Student freelancers turn hobbies into profits
From the comfort of their dorm rooms, these two provide sought-after body art services at a low price
By RILEY HANNA Throughout time and practice,
she has become more trusting of her
FOR MANY college students, ability and has started piercing others.
making extra money is However, she refuses to give piercings·
overwhelming alongside trying she has not given herself as she wants to
to juggle classes, a social life and be fully co_nfidenta nd would feel awful
extracurriculars. For many, getting if it went horribly wrong.
an actual hourly job just doesn't work She charges between 10 and 15 •
with their already crammed schedules. dollars depending on the piercing, and
Some Lewis & Clark students have asks those she pierces to provide their
gotten creative in their money making own jewelry. She views piercing as
endeavors, and have use.,ctlh eir talents more of a hobby than a job, and views
to do "freelance" work. m~king money off piercing as an added
Eleanor Trombla '21 is a freelance perk. Doing freelance work has kept her
stick-and-poke tattoo artist. She started hobby alive despite the time constraints
doing stick-and-pokes her freshman of being a college student.
year of high school, after a friend gave "I don't have to go through any of the
her one and she decided to try out the hoops of becoming a professional; that's
art form for herself. She practiced . a lot of time commitment I simply don't
tattooing herselfin more discreet places, have and quite frankly have the desire
where she could conceal them from to do," Mayer said. "It's not something
her parents, then eventually m.oved to I want to commit my life to, it's just a
tattooing her arm and wrist when she fun hobby."
turned 18. After some practice, she She has also experienced drawbacks
began tattooing others. in doing freelance work. As a freelance
"People really like to be tattooed by piercer, she is much less equipped than
stick-and-poke, because it's different professional piercers, and doesn't have
from a normal gun, and it's a fun way access. to top-of-the-line sterilization
to put your art on someone in an easy equipment and the most sanitary
way," Trombla said via email. environment. Despite this, she does
However,shefacesm ultiplec hallenges what she can with the tools she has, and
as a freelance stick-and-poke artist. First, RILEY HANNA/PIONEER LOG has been successful so far.
because she is by no means a licensed Rose Mayer '21 and Eleanor Trombla '21 share their passion for body art with friends by giving piercings and stick and pokes. Mayer estimates that she has
tattoo artist, there a certain level of risk pierced under 10 LC students, many of
. in getting a tattoo done unprofessionally. who can afford them, so stick-and-pokes 10 people at LC, and countless others Another LC student who does these students being friends. Recently,
Second, she fears receiving backlash from help me·do that.". off campus and in her high school freelance work is Rose Mayer '21. She she has started advertising her piercing
professional tattoo artists who claim her Additi@nally,w hile she will still be years. She has a 10 dollar minimum has given people piercings since her services over Instagram, yet doesn't
work is disrespectfult o the industry. Yet, providing stick-and-pokes, she is in the and normally charges what the other freshman year of high school, and her want her services to become too
these challenges do not keep her from process of moving on to using a tattoo person thinks is a fair price, but has journey has been rough. When she popular. She stressed that while she is
pursuing her goals. gun, and will soon be offering tattoos tattooed close friends for free and first started piercing, she gave herself confident in her work, she believes that
"I think it's important for tattoos to via gun. gladly accepts non-monetary payment, numerous botched piercings, which if students have the means they should
be available for everyone, no~j ust those Trombla has tattooed approximately such as food or beverages. resulted in multiple ear infections. go to a professional.
Sashay away fron1 your stress
with fun alld unique PE classes
By JULIA WARLING in pairs, gliding over the hardwood learning to lead and follow, and every
floors. In another, women learn to one dancing together, regardless of tra
HAVE YOU EVER wanted to defend themselves, both mentally and ditional norms."
learn to defend yourself against physically. Let's talk about what exactly goes
attackers or how to do a waltz? Beginning Ballroom at LC is taught on during the semester in a ballroom
Included in the Lewis& Clark graduation by Cynthia Hively, an adjunct instruc dance class.
requirements are two semesters of tor and dance teacher in the wider Port jo Tabacek '21 is one of the students
physical education credits. This physical land community. "Teaching ballroom/ taking part in Ballroom Dance this se
education can take on a wide variety of dance is what I do as a profession ... It's mester. "Our course schedule does five
forms, such as varsity _sports,a dventures different from the normal adult recre different social dances, so, we've done
outdoors, self-defense, or even dance ational classes I teach in the commu swing dance, foxtrot, waltz, tango, and
classes like ballet or baliroom, among nity where we have people dancing in rumba. And we did a little bit of mererr
many others. In one class, dancers traditional roles," Hively said via email. gue, just for fun."
spin, hop, and waltz around the room "(At LC) I love-the mix of everyone In this class, there's lots to learn and
lots to do, but that doesn't discourage
the students from taking part.
"There's someone in our class who,
this is his like fourth or fifth time tak
ing this class, so the people that are into
it really, really like it," Tabacek said.
"The fall and spring classes do different
dances and ... I would definitely take it
·again".
But Beginning Ballroom isn't just
enjoyable; it also teaches confidence.
"I hope stu.dents who take my class
learn some basic dance skills that they
will use the rest of their lives. At the
least, I hope that in the future when
students come across dance situations
they will have enough confidence to get
out on the dance floor and move," Hive
ly said.
Speaking of confidence, the Self
Defense for Woinen class, taught by
Annie Erickson, is a wonderful space for
self assurance. The class aims to bring
something to each student enrolled.
"We learn how to defend ourselves
and also learn about listening to your in
tuition," Jasmine Bruinooge '20 said. "I
like how empowering it is and how we're
able to create a space ... to freely share
our ideas, and feel comfortable in."
Students say they enjoy their classes
because they are empowering and diffi
cult to find in other places.
"I'd recommend it to everyone,
pretty much. All my friends. I think it's
something that a lot of people don't get
the chance to do in other situations so
I think it's a great opportunity to do at
Lewis &.Clark,"B ruinooge said.
With all the options to choose from,
there is certainly no shortage of new
curriculum for students to try, and in
JO TABACEK/PIONEER LOG each and every class, there is something
Students are able to fulfill PE requirements in a unique way through ballroom dance. valuable to be learned.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018
8 ARTS
Of Montreal delivers eccentric performance
The Athens, GA indie pop band make dazzling return to Wonder Ballroom, play career-spanning s_et
By JUSTIN HOWERTON were blended through seamless tran
sitions that relied on keys, guitar and
SI WALKED inside the Wonder improvisation. Most of their songs in
Ballroom, I was struck by the corporate synthesized beats, and this
ize of my surroundings. The coupled with the inherent talent of the
intimate yet boundless space seemed members, hypnotic melodies and raw
to shrink by the minute. Having been sounds from a variety of instruments
to two other Of Montreal concerts I proved to be especially effective.
felt seasoned enough, but every live Nothing about 'the performance
show is a different experience, never was static. Barnes changed into a to
to be replicated or reproduced. tal of four increasingly flamboyant
Of Montreal is a band from Ath outfits, and nonsensical images and
ens, Georgia. Having recorded music patterns danced constantly behind
under the same name for nearly 20 the band. Referencing the inidterm
years, their cult following has steadily elections briefly, Barnes remarked
grown, and they now maintain an avid that, if people choose to respond to
fanbase. Striving to reinvent their mu the political results with love, instead
sic with every successive album, Of of outrage, then the actual outcome
Montreal has long been recognized for of the election is rendered irrelevant.
its lyrical experimentation, emphasis The future of the world, according to
on artistic expression and sexual pos Barnes, is built upon a community of
itivity - all personified by flamboyant acceptance.
frontman Kevin Barnes. However much they were assaulted
Their most recent full-length al visually, the energy of the crowd never
bum, "Innocence Reaches", marks an subsided, but only grew in intensity
important transition in their discog as the finale approached. After nearly
raphy; the lyrics ask salient questions an hour and a half of playing, the
concerning g_ender fluidity and the band began its parting dues, but the
JUSTIN HOWERTON/PIONEER LOG
treatment of women within contem Lead singer Kevin Barnes serenades the cr~wd during Of Montreal's performance at the Wonder Ballroom on Nov. 5. crowd demanded further satisfaction.
porary society. By acknowledging the Strolling out from behind the stage
injustices still faced by ·the LGBTQ in a final extravagant outfit, Barnes
community, despite the progress from local band Reptaliens, wh~se stage. Fog from an overhead fan bil opening with an older song, the band and crew unleashed a torrent of high
made so far, "Innocence Reaches" combination of dreamy rock and elec lowed into the crowd, and 30 minutes quickly transitioned to some of their energy songs for the encore, including
begs the listener to questi.on, reflect, tronic riffs succeeded as a subdued later they arrived. Barnes emerged more recent work such as "it's differ "Heimdalsgate Like A Promethean
and ultimately, to act to advani;e the introduction for Of Montreal's per in a blond wig, red heels and low-cut ent for girls" and "Paranoiac Intervals/ Curse." I depart(!d on a wave of light
status .of these marginalized groups. formance. After they concluded, red dress while the other members took Body Dysmorphia." Their well-known exuberance, feeling the air of musical
The show opened with ll brief set lights appeared from either side of the their respective places on stage. After classics and more exp~rimental pieces revelry swiftly dissipate into the night.
RILEY HANNA/PIONEER LOG
Participant~ at Art With Impact's Art-A-Thon display their final art pieces, made entire!)'. over the course of an afternoon.
Lewis & Clark hosts first ever
coniinunity Art-A-Thon everit
By RILEY HANNA health beyond the event itself-with their to create a multimedia display. Addition
families,f riends and communities." ally, short films previously submitted to
E G ABOUT mental health Art-A-Thon participants ranged in age Art With Impact were shown, and the au
extremely difficultf or many, from 16 to 25. Goldman feels that it is.es dience was invited to discuss them.
espec ally due to rampant nega sential to reach out to people in this demo As the event also served as a fundraiser,
tive societal stigma. On Nov. 3, Lewis & graphic, as three out of four people with both participants and attendees donated a
Clark hosted the first ever "Art-A-Thon," mental illnesses experience symptoms minimum of ten dollars each.
which was liosted by Art With Impact, a before the age of 25. Participants were put "100% of the proceeds from the Art
non-profit organization which aims to into teams assisted by mentors and men A-Thon go to the programs we run on
use artistic medi- tal health specialists college campuses," Goldman said. "Every
urns and creativity "too% of the proceeds as a support system. dollar raised helps more students experi
to reduce this stigma Teams created ence our work and engage with the mental
from the·A rt-A.:.Thon go
surrounding mental their original works health resources availablet o them."
health and wellness. to the programs we run between 10:30 a.m Unfortunately, I was the only LC
The event was the and 5:00 p.m .. To undergraduate student who participated
on college campuses."
brainchild of Maya ensure that artists in the event and attended the showcase.
Goldman, the pro didn't come prepared The only other LC student at the event
gram director of Art Maya Goldman with any creations, was Kati Hengel, a stuq.ent at the Lewis &
With Impact, who Program Director there were two Clark Graduate Campus and prospective
provided a statement guidelines that each art therapist. She worked as a volunteer at
over email on the piece had to follow: the event.
goals of the event. both the color green ''The experience has been amazing
''The Art-A-Thon was created to be and the word, image, or concept of pan watching people come together and create
a community event, bringing people cakes had to be represented. art in various•forms,w hether it's a,perfor
together and inspiring them to create .art At the 6:oo a.m. showcase,. partid mance, or a painting, or music," Hengel
about the things that matter to them;: pants and mentors displayed their cre said. "I think that art can be a really help
Goldman said. 'We wanted to show the ations to an audience. The art was ex ful way to express things that you're feel
young adults of Portland that what they tremely well-executed and provocative, ing but maybe you can't put the words to."
think, feel and experience MATTERS especially considering the short time Watching the community • come
(sic), that they can take action and use frame was amazing. Some artists chose to together and create for an important
their voices to heal and grow together. create visual art pieces such as paintings cause was an extremely powerful and
We also aimed to help our participants and collages,w hile others performed spo healing experience. The "Art-A-Thon" is
and audience members talk about mental ken word and music. Many artists chose planning to return to LC next year.

♦ ♦
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018
ARTS 9
LC alums Dear Nora return to perform at C·oop
Katy Davidson's project played material fro-m their newest album and reminisced on years spent at LC
By ARIEL McGEE
I NDIE BAND Dear Nora per
formed at the Coop on Sunday,
Nov. 4. Founded at Lewis & Clark
in 1999 by Katy Davidson, the group
was actually named after LC music
professor Nora Beck.
"Nora Beck was (and still is) a big
. inspiration to us," Davidson said via
email. The band was originally start
ed with a few other LC students, but
over time Davidson took over as the
main creator for the band, turning it
into more of a solo project.
Their earlier music is harder to
find, because the solo project went
on hiatus in 2008 before reuniting
in the spring and releasing "Skulls
Example," their first new album in
12 years. . RAY FREEDMAN/PIONEER LOG
"The back catalog isn't. on Spoti
Jesse Robertson' 17 and MorganO 'Sullivan'1 7 ofBoreen playa homecomingC oops how.
fy currently, but it will go up again
sometime soon. We hope everyone
listens to "Skulls Example," but we'd The band that accompanied· Da Near the middle of the con
love everyone to have access to the vidson on Sunday night consis'ted cert they played the playful "Black
back catalog, as well," Davidson of a bassist, a drummer, a keyboard_ Trucl5." The song builds off of a
said. player and a second guitarist. The driving guitar riff, and is then met
Dear Nora played last out of three first track they played was ~Morning by a bouncy drum beat and a repet
bands, following sets from Olym Glories," a quiet song with a hook both itive chorus. Other songs were more
pia, Washington band Pigtails and catchy and melancholy, featuring soft synth-based, using space-age sounds
fellow LC gradu- vocal harmonies. and ethereal singing to craft a far
ates Boreen. By Davidson's raw out atmosphere. At the end of the
"Y'all, I lived in
the time Davidson autobiographical night, Davidson signed off with the
and their band Howard in 1995!" lyrical style re warm bit of advice: "Be good to each
mates were able to -minds one of fellow other, okay?"
play, they only had indie rocker Court Davidson demonstr_ates a distinct
about thirty min Dear Nora's ney Barnett. ability to explore many different
utes. The crowd All of the songs sounds and types of music in "Skull
Katy Davidson '99
that remained for played at the con Examples," and their live perfor
Dear Nora seemed cert came from mance ,only affirmed that ·ability.
to be avid listeners, "Skull Examples." There is more to come from Dear
and they eagerly These tracks all Nora in the near future according to
waited as the band set up. Davidson bear a similar sound due to their Davidson.
started off the concert by shouting consistent use of similar guitar "I'll definitely make some ne~ re
with all the familiarity of a passion tones, but Davidson's experimenta cordings and release them sometime
ate former student, "Y'all, I lived in tion in songwriting provides ample in 2019." • RYAN RICHTER/PIONEER LOG
Howard in 1995!" differentiation. Dear Nora's Katy Davidson runs through tracks from their new LP "SkullE xamples."
Three unsung fil~s to watch this_T hanksgiving break
Recommendations for slept-on flicks that capture the season's feelings and embrace famil_ial connection
By RAY FREEDMAN wherein Forman delights in taking deadpan. It's quintessential Jarmus
the time to show you 20 to 30 stu ·ch, whose stories are calm but perva
THE SPIRIT OF Thanksgiving dents awkwardly singing and dancing. sive. The film's final shot stayed in my
lies in family. While there are There is another scene· of the central mind for many weeks after I had first
many films centered around father figure running through a park seen it.
turkeys and dysfunctional families looking for his daughter - all scored Similarly, "Powwow Highway" is
begrudgingly spending time together, by horrifying classical music while you just the kind of film that stays in your
the better Thanksgiving film is one watch the strangers around him. The head. Produced by George Harrison,
about genuinely searching for famil film is most famous for its 10-minute and with no major Hollywood stu
ial connection. Weird, amusing and montage of middle-aged parents try dio backing it, the film was critically
striking, these are a few unsung films ing weed for the first time so they can acclaimed but a difficult sell when it
which capture that yearning . with "understand their children." Some came out. Since its release in 1989,
unique perspective that isn't often times the best film viewing experience the film h~s been mostly forgotten.
seen in "family" films. Late fall breeds • is when you know you're witnessing This is a shame because it features
deep feelings for many, and these the director having fun.· one of the best performances from a
films will leave you yearning for con A little bit less silly, and perhaps legendary actor:· Gary Farmer stars
nection befo.re winter sets in. director Jim Jarmusch's most ear as Philbert, a Cheyenne man from
"Taking Off" is a film from 1971 nest film, "Broken Flowers" stars Bill Montana who sees sacred visions. He
directed by . Milos Forman. Before Murray as an aging loner named Don is obsessed with finding out things
making "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Johnston. Upon receiving an anon about the Cheyenne warrio_rs from •
Nest," Forman directed this oddball ymous letter saying he has a son, he the old times, but finds little guidance
portrait of domestic American life. embarks on a journey to find him. in his community. Having no money,
The film revolves around a family Flying from city to city and ex to ex, he trades marijuana for his "pony": a
whose daughter has run away from Don is searching for any information broken-down car. When he hears his
home. Although driven by this narra he can find. Throughout the film, he friend must go to Santa Fe to free his
tive spine, the bulk of the film invests realize_s his journey is driven by .his wrongly imprisoned sister, the two
in unconventional extended sequenc own loneliness and lack of real con ride south. Farmer is funny, foolish
es ·which make it more an absurd time necfion. Murray is subtle' and stoic and heartbreakingly honest as Phil
capsule. One such sequence involves in the role, and his encountefs are bert. It's a story of reconnecting with
a simple high school theater try out, quirky - almost comical - quiet and one's heritage, family and land.
CELESTE KURNICK/PIONEER LOG -
PHOTO COURTESY OF FOCUS FEATURES
In Jim Jarmusch's "Broken Flowers" (2005) Bill Murray goes out looking for his son and ends up on a journey of self-discovery.

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FRIDAY,N OVEMBER 16, 2018
.....
SPORTS
10
Women's basketball starts season with gu~to
The team is prepared with a fresh playing style, a new coach and unwavering dedication from players
By ANNIE ERICKSON to the season. However, this year the
team participated in a foreign tour
THE UPCOMING season is the of preseason games in Canada so the
beginning of a new chapter for coaches were allowed to have 10 practices
the women's basketball program to prepare. The focus of these practices
at Lewis & Clark. The team has a new was to implement a playing style with a
head coach with an:i nnovative coaching heightened pace.
style and plenty of positive energy. They "We plan to play at a fast tempo
also have a perfect blend of experienced in the full-court on the offensive and
seniors and fresh newcomers dedicated defensive sides of the ball," Williams
to having a successful season and said. "This style of play has been so
constructing a promising program. much fun to coach so far."
The women's team finished _the During these practices, Williams
previous season 14-12 with a 9-7 gave out the Respect, Attitude and
conference record. Since the 3-22 record Accountability, Resilience, and Enjoy
of the 2015-16 s·eason, the team has (RARE) award every week to help
drastically improved. This year's team engender the key values they are
is looking to continue the upward trend, focusing on this year. The award was
and hiring Kristina Williams as head given to the player. that best embodies
coach seems like a promising step in that these values. •
direction. Delsie Johnson '22, a new team
Willi~s '13, an LC alumni, was PHOTO COURTESY OF LC PIONEERS member won the award early in the
an assistant coach for the team last Kristina Wiliams '13 was promoted to head coach of the women's basketball team. She is employing a high tempo playing style. season for her positive attitude.
year. During h~r time as a student she "I think that allowed us to start
also played for the basketball team, _ what Williams bripgs to the table. freshman are feeling comfortable an'd "The freshmen have brought a contagious strong," Johnson said.
• 1eadingt hem to a Northwest Conference "She (Williams) is creating a new confident on the court," Brogman said. energy and sense of motivation to our The team played in four exhibition
championship her senior year. She was program with the team that we have "We are always willing to help them program. Day in and day out they are games in Canada and most recently a
the Northwest Conference player of the and I think she has been very successful understand and execute the plays or working their hardest in practice, and preseason game against Portland State.
year and an All-American: so far," Brogman said via email. "I am any drills we are running. We're also they are clearly motivated to help our "The trip was a gre~t opportunity
Under her instruction, the team has excited to see what this season brings." always checking in on them, making program be as successful as possible." for our freshman to compete at the
begun the season inspired and ready to This year's team is made up'of eight sure school and life is going good!" This hard work started at the collegiate level for the first time in a low
work. • freshmen; one sophomore, and five Williams has been pleased with what beginning of the school year when players stre~s situation," William said.
"I believe everyone in the program seniors. This unique combination gives both returning players and. newcomers got into the weight room, participated in Overall, the preseason games served
is excited to start playing games and the team strong leadership and fresh have brought to the team so far. conditioning workouts, and scrimmaged an educational purpose and acted
putting all our work into play," Williams energy. "Our seniors •a nd sophomores are in open gyms. Traditionally, coaches as an opportunity to practice before
said in an email. , "For all five of us seniors, it_i s very doing a great job thus far of being role are not allowed to officially interact the team's first official' game against
Sara Brogman '19 is excited about important that we make sure all the models for our freshmen," Williams said. with the team as per NCAA rules prior Evergreen State this Friday; Nov. 16 at
home.
Farewell to the wonien' s soccer
seniors with the end of the season
By BERKELEY NEUMAN
THE LEWIS & CLARK women's
soccer team celebrated the
departure of their two sole
seniors in the last game of the season
on Sunday Nov. 4. They played
Whitworth University· at home, a team
they had tied earlier in the season. The
beginning of the game was challenging_
for the team, as the Pirates scored two
goals early on in the game. While some
might have given up and lost hope, the
Pioneers did not. Rather they refused to
surrender and continued to fight back
for the· remainder of the game.
In the second half, Erin Lutz '19
a
scored goal through her. determination
and-skill. Goalkeeper Megan Sawyer '21
sustained a stunning defense, blocking
multiple shots that prevented the
Pirates from scoring at all in the second PHOTO COURTESY OF LC PIONEERS
half. The Pioneers overall defense, Seniors Erin Lutz and Mali Peterson Wood played their last game for LC on Nov. 4.
led by ·Mali PetersonWood '19and
Alexa Hanson '20, was fierce, as all of
had been a part of LC soccer since here,"' PetersonWood said in an email.
the Pirates attempts to score where
their first year, playing in almost every "Every game after, as our team lineup
thwarted.
game of every season. Lutz ended her (sic) before the game, that very same
Despite the efforts _oft he aggressive
career with 21 shots and two goals. memory would pop into my head and
offense, led by Paige Barta '2.0 and
PetersonWood had 31 shots and one bring me energy and excitement .".
L_utz,t o create more shots on the goal,
goal. . Emily.T ash '21 described how senior
the clock ran out before the Pioneers
Lutz reflected on some of her soccer players influence younger players.
could score again. During the course of
. memories with the team. "The seniors were always role
the game they'~ere severely hampered
"My favorite mom~nts were our models, people I could look up to," Tash
by penalti_es,w ith tlie Pioneers having
senior games over the years, especially said. "They were inspiring and proved it
sixteen while the Pirates only had six.
in 2016 when we beat Puget Sound for was possible to play soccer all four years,
These penalties interrupted the flow
the first time in 10 years," Lutz said in an and made us want to commit ourselves.
of the game for the team and stopped
•e mail. "The picture of our dogpile at the Especially seeing senior day and seeing
them in some of.the key moments of the
end of the game is still the background everything they put in inspired me and
game.
on my computer." the rest of the team to see that hard work
Through all of this, the team
PetersonWood also recounted her at the end of four years really means
persevered, displaying true grit and
experiences as a player. something."
determination in the face of adversity.
"I remember stepping out on the field The seniors voiced hope for the
While the game may not have gone the
for the very first time with the rest of the future of the program, one that will be
way they hoped, it was still an amazing
starting lineup and thinking to myself, carried on by their teammates as they
send off for the twci seniors of the team,
'Wow, I am so lucky to be standing continue to become stronger.·
Lutz and PeteresonWood. They both

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018
SPORTS 11
Volleyball sends off senior class in last game of season
Class of 2019 end their playing career in the last match-up of the year against Pacific Lutheran
By ANNEKE BANDA Pacific Lutheran, in three sets. the numerous accomplishments blocker finished her career with a leader on the court and believe
However, the players did not go down they achieved during their time at 817 kills and 185 assisted blocks, in myself. In fact, they probably
THE PAMPLIN gymnasium without a fight, taking the Lutes to Lewis & Clark. Myzkowski, a four making her fifth all-time in kills believed in me· more than I did a
close sets of 25- year starter, and second all-time in blocks. On majority of the season," Pakaki
was filled with a wide array of
22, 25-20, and "They have grown into finished her Monday, Nov. 5, it was announced Pias said. "Over time, they got
emotions on the night of Nov.
25-19. career with that Meyer had been selected to hard on me and told me to do it
3. Six seniors: Casey Myzkowski '19, unique and effective
• Before the 159 assisted the All- myself and that's
Annika· San Nicholas '19, Mikayla
Lopez '19, Kourtney Meyer '19 , match began, leaders in the short time blocks, Northwest "The seniors taught me to what I love the
the seniors were making her Conference most about them,
Hannah Robles '19 and Samantha that I have known them." be a leader on the court
Yorke '19 played the last game of escorted across fifth all-time First Team. they hold me
their college careers. The Pioneers · the court by at LC. Lopez, For the and believe in myself" accountable."
fell short of a victory, losing to the their families Coach Emily Hayes a setter, players the This year the
Northwest Conference Champions, while the finished her team is not Anela Pakaki-Pias' 22 team welcomed
announcer listed career with simply a a new • coaching
94 service program, it staff: head .coach
aces and 1,654 assists, making her is a family. Emily Hayes and
fourth all-time in both categories. Meyer had an extremely successful assistant coaches Hanna-h Stinson,
Starting libero, a . special career and looked back on what she former player Bailee Cragun '19,
defensive position, San Nicolas, has gained from being a four-year and Patrick Rockenbaugh.
finished her career with 755 digs. player. Hayes praised the seniors for
Yorke, a setter/right 1?ide hitter, "It's taught me how to work as a what they accomplished for the
ended her career with 117 kills, team and appreciate the people you team and themselves.
542 assists, and 174 digs. Robles, are with everyday," Meyer said. _ "These seniors have left a
a transfer from San Diego City . Starting six-rotation freshman, lasting impact on the Lewis & Clark
College, finished her .career with Anela Pakaki-Pias '22, reflected on volleyball program that reflects
88 kills, 40 blocks, and 127 digs. her time with the senior players. servant leadership, grit, and a
Lastly, Meyer, an outside/middle "The seniors taught me to be commitment to always improving,"
Hayes said. "They have grown
into unique and effective leaders
in the short time I have known
MO FRJES/ PIONEER LOG them, and this quality will take
Volleyball team gets on the same page amidst the action in the final game of 2018.
them places after graduation.
I am so proud of the women
they are and I can confidently
say that this program is better
because they were a part ofit."
It's easy to see that though
the seniors will be greatly
missed, their hard work and
dedication will not be forgotten.
They are leaving behind a
program that they have worked
together over the years to build
and taking away from it a unique
experience that not every LC
student has had the opportunity
to be a part of.
PHOTO COURTESY OF ANNEKE BANDA
Casey Myzkowski '19, Annika San Nicholas '19, Mikayla Lopez '19,
MO FRJES/ PIONEER LOG
Annika San Nicholas '19, and Samantha Yorke '19 set up Kortney Meyer '19. Kourtney Meyer '19 and Samantha Yorke '19 cel~?rate their final game.
New coach brings new beginning to men's basketball
By ANNIE ERICKSON "We want to build a foundation of
community trust where everyone is
T working together for each other and
HIS YEAR THE Lewis & Clark
not for themselves," McCrory said.
men's basketball team is striv
The entire program this year is
ing to create a winning culture
made up of 21 people, consisting of
by developing strong chemistry and an
players, assistant coach Mark Swenson
unwavering work ethic.
who is in his 22nd year of coaching and
In the previous season the team fin
Nate Peterson '22, a student who vol
ished with an 8-17 record and eighth in
unteered to study game film and assist
the Division III Northwest Conference
the coach with scouting for upcoming
with a 4-12 conference record. Their
games.
past three years have yielded fairly
"Because of the large group, build
consistent win totals.
ing a community from· the ground up
This year's new head coach is Tim
will encourage communication which
McCrory who has been coaching for
then leads to winning" McCrory said.
nine years and was most recently an
Overall, McCrory's energy has been
assistant coach at Oberlin College in
greeted positively by the team, includ
Ohio. He is excited and energized to be
ing forward Zeke Crawford '20.
the head men's basketball coach at LC.
"It's been incredible working with
"I believe I have been working up to
coach Tim," Crawford said in an email. PHOTO COURTESY OF LCPIONEERS
this moment my whole life," McCrory
"He makes practice fun and pushes us
said. Zeke Crawford '20 looks for an in-bound in the Pioneers matchup against Warner Pacific on Tuesday Nov. 13th.
to get better everyday."
His main goal for the team this
The men's team did not have a
year is to establish a solid community,
which he believes will give rise to suc foreign tour of preseason games, so stop the players from trying to work to happiness of the team. When reflect together on defense," Jeg said.
cess. coaches were not allowed to officially gether as a team as much as possible. ing on what he is most excited for in The next game for the Pioneers will
get involved until Oct. 15. This did not They participated in open gyms and the upcoming season his answer was be on Nov. 19 at Portland. Their next
attended group workouts in the weight straightforward. home game will be on Nov. 24 against
room. "The group of guys," McCrory said. Lewis-Clark State.
During the preseason, the senior Crawford holds a similar sentiment.
players were called upon to lead the "I am most excited for road trips
team since the coaches could not get and making fun inside jokes with my
involved. Trevor Jeg '19 was one of teammates," Crawford said.
them This team welcomes 11 returning
"I think that the seniors did a lot players and five newcomers.
·to set up open gyms as well as coordi "This is a good balance that injects
na_tingl ifting with our great staff," Jeg some youth into experience," McCrory
said in an email. . said.
McCrory's new system places em From a technical standpoint, the
phasis on working together and the team is relatively small, so McCrory
preseason workouts encouraged this. wants to· emphasize team rebounding
Off of the basketball court, the team and a fast tempo offense that focuses
has participated in events that engage on the versatility and &peed that the
the entire Portland community. The players bring to the table. The team has
whole team volunteered at the Chil strong ball-handlers which supports
dren's Book Bank where they restored this playing style.
books to be donated to children in "As far as expectations go, I see this
Men's Basketball welcomes five new freshman guards onto the team this season. need. team having the capability to be a play
For McCrory, this team cama off bound team that is very talented if
raderie is crucial to the success and we execute our offense and work well

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018
12
The Backdoor is a work of humor and fiction
Lewis & Clark Health Center
introduce·s new dollar menu
lucky). In true happy meal fashion,
these items unfortunately tend to
break upon the first use, but by that
time the patient is out of the health
center and in no state to bring com
plaint to the authorities.
Unlike McDonald's, the health
center has yet to encounter world
wide economic success.· Students say
that some items advertised around
campus, like flu shots or counseling
services, are much like the McNugget:
promising in appearance, but disap
pointing in taste and texture.
"I just haven't had a flu shot since
J I've been in college," Aubri Clarrott
\ '21 said. "It was on the menu, but they
were sold out. This is just like when I
\ went to McDonald's on a rough Sun
day morning and they weren't selling
any French fries. I had to have my Pe
diaLyte with a hashbrown."
Luckily for these students, com
munity member Aspen Frommelt has
opened a natural remedies laboratory
in the back wing of Templeton. During
ISABEL BETSILL/PIONEER LOG the day, she forages around campus
By AUDREY BARRETT remaining healthcare professionals to and in Tryon Creek, looking for herbs
spend time doing what really matters: and fungi with medicinal properties.
IN AN EFFORT to combat the year meeting with the parents of new By night, she can be found fervently
ly tides of seasonal depression, students and assuring them that their chopping, stewing, stirring, and bot
sniffles and mono, the Lewis & children's pre-existing conditions tling, sipping on her concoctions as she
Clark health center has introduced a will be taken care of. After the illegal works. Free of obligations to a home or
new drive-thru service window. Mod prescription trafficking came to light, family, Frommelt is the ideal employee;
eling off the entrepreneurial success of public relations became a priority for she never demands off time or a raise,
McDonald's, the Health Center seeks the health center. but is content to receive lodging and
to streamline its flow of patients and Seeking to improve popularity flex points in lieu of a contracted salary.
reduce costs by employing underpaid among students, the health center "I love Aspen's shit, yo," Peyton
high-schoolers. has also recently introduced a new "Payday" Keeier '22 said. "Li.ke,I had
"When students come to the drive dollar menu. Items like cough drops, this weird cold and I was all stuffed up
through, we can just have a sixteen condoms, Nicorette and toothbrushes earlier, but I got that infused herbal
year-old in a hairnet hand them a list will now be readily available at stu tea, and I dunno what's in it, but...l feel
of off-campus resources instead of dent-friendly prices. Johnston-Green great."
Even with budget cuts, the health
having patients sit through a full ap said this technique ensures customer
center is finding a way to manage. Stu
pointment," administrative assistant satisfaction at a low cost to the noto
dents and community members alike
Paula Johnston-Green said. "I can riously under-budgeted health center.
are benefitting from these innovative
honestly see the pedestrian doors be Like a Happy Meal toy, a free cough
business tactics.
coming obsolete pretty soon. This is drop provides five·to seven minutes of "If McDonald's had a heart, this
2018! People have cars." distraction from one's existential pain; is what I imagine it would be like,"
This technique allows for the a condom, twice as much (if you're Johnston-Green said.
Theatre major stays in chara.cter
for a week, finally makes friends
By STEPHEN HANLEY
THE LC THEATRE Department's
production of "Sweeney Todd"
debuted on November 2 to rave
reviews. Buzz about the performances
carried well into the week, with stu
dents and professors alike lauding the
cast. Phillipa Rhododendron '19, who
has been involved with the Theatre
Department throughout her college
career, shared how it feels to ·be rec
ognized after months of preparation.
"What are you talking about?"
Rhododendron said. "I didn't get rec
ognized for anything. I haven't gotten
CAYDEN BULLOCK/PIONEER LOG
a single line in four years. My friends
didn't even notice I was on stage, even was when she used to answer questions cow pies" while eyeing her new friends
though I've been telling them for a as herself." hungrily.
month how tiring it is to practice har Fitz's dorm neighbors agreed with Fitz finally broke character at the
monies and choreography every night." Chaidez, noting that the _transition had request of Student Rights and Respon
Though some cast members were made her significantly less confronta sibilities, where she was sent after
evidently disappointed, others discov tional. bringing a meat cleaver to E&D and
ered popularity through their roles. "Oh my god, Frankie used to be licking it during class. Students and
Classmates of Frankie May Fitz '22 - a totally unbearable," said Jenny Morte faculty. protested the inevitable deci
member of the "Sweeney Todd" chorus '21. "She'd have these huge dramatic sion outside her hearing, claiming that
who practiced different inflections of meltdowns whenever someone· used attacks against Fitz were in violation
__. her one line for seven hours prior to her favorite shower stall or took her of her First Amendment rights. But
opening night - reported that she had clothes out of the dryer early. Now further questioning revealed that an
remained in character as a Victorian she just scowls and mutters to herself underlying motive may have spawned
well into the week. Vernon Chaidez about pies. It's pretty dope." the rally, as demonstrated by interim
'20, who sits next to Fitz in their In Dining employees noted that the theater professor Jeremy Persimmons.
tro to Poetry class, said the change was new Fitz, who insisted her name was "Method acting? Yeah, sure, super
Twitter: @Piolog_Backdoor
welcome. Poppy Nottingbritches, had even found important," said Persimmons. "Look,
"It was kinda annoying when she peers to eat with in the Bon. However, if I have to listen to Frankie wail about
started answering our professor in a their report was tempered by claims how she got a 93 instead of a 94 on Instagram: @The_·_ Backdoor
Cockney accent," Chaidez said. "But that Fitz was increasingly commenting an essay one more time I'm going to
then I remembered how annoying it on the "bloody rotten taste o' these 'ere Demon-Barber myself."