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Volume 92, Issue 5

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2019-04-12

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Vol. 92 No.5 FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 www.piolog.com
IA Symposium questions international norms
Keynote debate tackles the crisis of representation and the rise of populism in democratic systems
By HANNA MERZBACH . democratic," Morales said prior to the
debate. "We need a democracy that's
CUSING ON everything from more participative where citizens
uclear disarmament and get involved and have actual power
private military contractors to making decisions, not only electing
human rights and nongovernmental their representatives."
organizations ·(NGOs), Lewis & Clark's Morales started off the debate
57th International Affairs Symposium framing the social, environmental
"Challengest o the Status Quo: A System and economic crisis at band. He
Unraveling?" explored the forces argued that this crisis is the result of
defying widely-accepted political norms a political system which concentrates
and institutions. policy-making power into the bands
The symposium consisted of six of the elite.
debates, and ran from Monday, April "Liberal democracy is the political
8 through Wednesday, April 10. The organization of capitalism," Morales
oldest student-run symposium in the said. ·"It's a political system that has
country, this year's event was cochaired been unable to satisfy the wants
by two international affairs majors, and needs of societies at large. But,
Nejra Gradan ·'19 and Emina Ema not only has it been _incapable of
Ibisevic '19, both hailing from Bosnia solving .these needs, of solving this
and Herzegovina. They were supported social, ecological crisis, it has been
by a 12-member student steering complacent in causing it."
committee, representing a variety Instead of critiquing the entire
of disciplines at LC and six different cmu;ept, of liberal democracy, Mounk
countries. deemed populist movements, such
ARRAN HASHIM/PIONEER LOG ARRAN HASHIM/PIONEER LOG
"There were many different as those in the U.S., India, Brazil
Richard Morales (left) calls for m~re citizen participation. Yascha Mounk (right) defends the values ofliberal democracies.
experiences that (committee members) and Indonesia, a serious threat. He
could bring into the conversation," argued that the problem •is not liberal
Gradan said. "A lot of the things we diverse perspectives, the committee _andt he crisis of representation within Mounk debated Richard Morales, democracy itself, but the populist
talked about related to countries aimed to appeal to a variety of democratic systems and institutions. It an executive counselor and former leaders that are taking advantage of
that they are from or they had some -disciplin~so n campus. begged the question, "Can democracy presidential candidate for the. Frente the system.
kind of personal experience that they "We tried to broaden what people be fixed?" Amplio por la Democracia (FAD), ·a "I argue that our system is in
could contribute. I think that really see as International Affairs because it The keynote speaker, German- political party in Panama. Morales need of real reform, that there's lots
contributed to the quality of the topics isn't only security, it isn't only theories . American political analyst Yascha advocated for more radical change . of changes we need to make, but
that we decided to go for,,vard with in - there's so much. more than that," Mounk, is a leading expert on the and contested the entire notion of the beauty of our political system is
the end." Ibisevic said. crisis of liberal democracy and the liberal democracy, which is supposed that we have the institutions and the
Of the 12 speakers who were invited, The Monday evening keynote rise of populism. He argued that to prioritize individual rights. liberties to fight for those changes
five were sourced internationally, debate, titled "The Populist Disruption: while democracy may be flawed, "I think democracy is a powerful within the system," Mounk said.
representing Panama, Uganda, Canada, , Make Democracy Great Again," the underlying principles are worth force for change, but we have to "Symposium debates" continued
Finland and Spain. By bringing in focused on recent populist ·uprisings fighting for. question if what we have is truly on page?
Law. School rated nuinber one in enviroriinental law
LC's Northwestern ~chool of Law was ranked by U.S. News Magazine and is tied with Pace University
By PAIGE ROLEN mental Law in U.S. News Maga student-faculty ratios (.6.7:1) and the ranking reflects the fact that we addresses international issues as well
zine in March 2019, tied with Pace numerous chances for personal and have stellar students, comprehensive as the Green Energy Institute which
LEWIS & CLARK'S Northwest University in Wh,ite Plains, New intellectual growth, maturity and course offering by great teachers and serves as a hub for renewable energy
ern School of Law was in the York .. The school prides itself on curiosity. the-best suite of clinical offerings in policies in the region."
news, as it was recently m1.m_ed providing students with intimate, These opportunities were high the country. We also help students to In addition, many of the law J
the number one school for Environ- bands-on education, with small lighted in the magazine's overview get great legal experiences outside the school's other offerings were taken
explaining the ra11king. classroom, such as through our Public into account in this ranking. For in
"The Lewis & Clark College North Interest Law Project." stance, the research and training op
western School of Law is an institution Janice Weis, the Associate Dean portunities at the Center for Animal
in Portland, Ore., that emphasizes flex and Director of the Environmental, Law Studies, the National Crime
ibility," the magazine's overview said. Natural Resources and Energy Law Victim Law Institute and the Natu
"Lewis & Clark College law students Program, e:,,;pressed excitement over ral Resources Law Institute received
can complete their degrees on full-or the U.S. News ranking. praise and recognition. The clubs and
part-time schedules, can take courses "We are very excited about the organizations of the school were also
durin"gt he day or evening ;ind can fo ranking as we are the oldest environ given a shoutout, specifically the soft
cus in legal areas including global law, mental law program in the country ba!Ueague and Latino Law Society.
Indian law and more. Among special and we started the first environmen "Students may also seek out in-·
ty programs, the institution has a high tal law review in the country in 1970," volvement opportunities in the
la"Ys chool ranking in environmental Weis said "We believe this ranking school's clubs , and organizations,
law. For hands-on training, students recognizes our robust curriculum in from the Latino Law Society to the
can get involved in clinical opportuni environmental, natural resources and softball league," the magazine said.
ties, including th-e Animal Law Clinic energy law, outstanding- faculty and "Law reviews at the Lewis & Clark
and the International Environmental successful alums with jobs around the College Northwestern School of Law·
Law Project, as well as through ex world in many facets of environmental include Animal Law, Environmental
ternships and clerkships." law. We also strive to be innovative, Law, and the Lewis & Clark Law Re
Faculty scholar and professor adding classes with current relevance view."
of law, Michael Blumm reacted to such as climate change and renewable Lewis & Clark's Northwestern
Northwestern's ranking. energy. We also have two environmental School of Law seeks to provide
"The top ranking from U.S. News clinics that are highly respected - students with an expansive and
is no surprise, as we've been ranked Earthrise Law Center, which litigates enriching education.a flexible and
MACKENZIE BATH/PIONEER LOG in the top two for many years, often domestic cases, and the International hands-on education, as well as abun
U.S. .N ews cites the school's flexibility as one reason it ranks number one in the U.S. top-ranked," Blumm said: "I believe Environmental Law. Project, which dance of clubs, programs, and clinics.
Birthright Update Letter to the Editor Lu'au 2019 Spiritualized Review Diamond Rennovations
The petitiop that was circulated nationally Dr. Jane Hunter discusses Oreion's effort to The theme of Hawaii Club'sa nnual Lu'au\ Vas lava. The groundbreaking English band delivers an After the death of Jerry Gatto, fundraising efforts
and aimed to include Palestinian speakers was commit electoral votes to the Y.inner of the The event featured live music and performances entrancing and career-spanning set at the Crystal and preliminaryd esigns for the transformation of
formally denied by Birthright International. popular vote in presidential elections. based on fire and passion. Ballroom. the baseball field have begun.
See page 2 See page 4 See page 6 See page 9 See page JO

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019
2 NEWS
IA department chair announces sudden leave
Heather Smith-Cannoy departs for Arizona State in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
By NICHOLAS NERLI Foreign Policy, a required class for the
IA _major, and Middle East Politics.
LEWIS & CLARK international af The IA department aims for Partovi's
fairs students received a surprising • replacement to hold a tenure-track po
email on March 14_ announcing sition, but a final decision will not be
that Associate Professor and Chair of In made until late May or early June.
ternational Affairs Heather Smith-Cannoy Smith-Cannoy said that she believes
will be leaving the college at the end of that Partovi's successor must be able to
this semester. Serving 12 years in the teach the classes left unfilled following
Department of International Affairs his retirement.
(IA), Smith-Cannoy will depart Port "We've been very clear about the
land for Arizona State University (ASU) fact that we think Middle East politics
where she will lead the social justice and is a critical field, as is American foreign
human rights program at ASU's School policy," Smith-Cannoy said. "These ar
of Social and Behavioral Sciences. In eas must be covered by the person that
this new teaching and administrative ultimately replaces (Partovi) after he
role, Smith-Cannoy will also assist in retires." •
constructing a new human rights center Thougb Smith-Cannoy voices con
on the ASU West Campus. cerns about the financial state of LC,
After joining the IA department in she is confident that the quality of
2007, Smith-Cannoy earned tenure in education IA students receive will not
2013 and began serving as department PHOTO COURTESY OF LC WEBSITE change after her departure.
chair in 2014. During her time at LC, Heather Smith-Cannoy announces th?t she will be leading the social justice and human rights program at Arizona State University. "(The IA) department is staffed by
Smith-Cannoy has published several some of the most brilliant and compas
books and articles on subjects such as and fairly pay faculty and staff. "In order tp hire and retain the best "When I arrived here, the depart sionate people that I've ever worked
human trafficking, the international judi "I hope (the institution) figures this faculty and .staff, it is imperative. that ment was really realpolitik, focusing with," Smith-Cannoy said. 'Tm not
cial system and diplomatic intervention out," Smith-Cannoy sail "I hope the we provide competitive compensation," on security and international political worried about the students because I
• in foreign-conflicts. budget crisis will end and the really Suttmeier said. "I take this very seriously economy," Srnith-Cannoy said. "Hiring know my colleagues will take very good
Smith-Cannoy acknowledges that amazing faculty across this campus and and am working with all my colleagues me, I think, was (the department's) nod ca:re of them."
her position at ASU will bring unique the really amazing staff across this cam across campus to create better compen to the fact that the discipline was chang Students are also dismayed to see
opportunities but also that her depar pus will be taken care of in the way they sation policies." ing and it was time to start thinking Smith-Cannoy depart. Kara Wood '21
ture was unplanned. She noted that the should be." When Smith-Cannoy first arrived about human rights, international law, expressed appreciation for Smith-Can
administration'.s failure to adequately In an email statement, Dean of the at LC in 2007, several social science international organizations, and social noy's teaching and guidance and is
address faculty and staff salaries within College of Arts and Sciences Bruce departments were staffed by a less movements." saddened to see her go.
the greater budget crisis factored into Suttmeier commended Smith-Cannoy than-diverse group of faculty. .f,.t this time, the IA department is "Heather has been my IA advisor
her decision to leave. for her work at LC and expressed sor "When I got here, there were no not planning to offer any of Smith-Can since the start of this past school year,"
"I'd be lying if I said that (my depar row for her departure. women teaching in (the IA) depart noy's specialized courses, such as Human Wood said. ·"She was an incredibly sup
ture) is all about other opportunities," "(Smith-Cannoy) has mentored ment," Smith-Cannoy said. "There were Rights in International Relations and portive and kind professor who made
Smith-Cannoy said. "I wasn't looking for students, recruited and hired junior no women teaching in political scie~ce, International Law, next academic her dedication to her students obvious
another job; (ASU) came to me. I believe faculty and steered the (IA) department there were no women teaching in eco year. Though this may change, the everyday."
there pave been some poor priorities by through all kinds of challenges big and nomics. There has been a gender shift, department has not yet requested that When Smith-Cannoy leaves Port
the institution over the years that have small," Suttmeier said. "I consider her a which I think is great." Smith-Cannoy's position be filled. land in June, Professor of International
not made faculty and staff salaries a friend, as well as a colleague, and I will Smith-Cannoy believes her hiring However, the department is waiting to Affairs Bob Mandel will succeed her as
priority. It's unfortunate, but that is miss her." marked an important shift in academ hear whether Suttmeier and the Facul chair-of the IA department. A farewell
a part of why I'm going. It's a bit of a Suttmeier also commented on ic priorities within the IA department. ty CounciLap'pi:bye the replacement of . gatherjpg t_oc elebn1te Smith-Cannoy's
protest." Smith-Cannoy's criticism ciffaculty and Her specialties in human rights and Senior Lecturer in Social Sciences Cyrus . contributions to the LC community will
Though Smith.,.Cannoy is leaving staff pay, stating that the administration international law differed from the tra Partovi, who is re):iring afterthe 2019- be; h~l~ Tuesday, April 30 between _4
LC, she wishes for the administration to hopes to improve the existing payment ditional approach to global ~elatio~s 20 academic year. and 5 p.m. at the Muddy Rudder Publtc
craft a solution to the budget problem strategy. historically taught by the IA faculty. Currently, Partovi teaches U.S. House in Sellwood.
Birthright denies petition to
include Palestinian speakers
By RILEY HANNA People Know," in which students can has been not only creating a discussion
pledge not to attend a trip to Israel that about the politics of Birthright but
EARLIER THIS year, the J Street U erases Palestinian perspectives. providing students a choice with this
chapter at Lewis & Clark launched The J Street U website advertises the alternative trip.
a petition to include Palestinian pledge: !'We pledge to only participate "Before we started organizing and
speakers 01_1B irthright trips in order for in organized trips to Israel that include exposing how Birthright was this really
Jewish students to gain a multi-faceted meaningful engagement with key ques problematic thing, so many Jewish stu
perspectiv.e on these trips to Israel. The tions related to the Israeli-Palestinian dents just saw it as an opportunity for
petition was sent to Birthright Interna conflict, the occupation and the status of a free trip and were willing to forgo the
tional for consideration, yet Birthright minority groups in Israel. We will only bad politics behind it," Goldman-Nagel
sent out trip itineraries which did not participate in trips that include meetings said. "By creating this campaign and by
include the suggested speakers. with both Israelis and Palestinians and creating this alternative trip we were
Naomi Goldman-Nagel '19, Vice that show participants how the occupa able to force a choice on a lot of people,
President of the National Student Board tion impacts the daily lives of Palestinians so instead of it being a status quo, 'I'll
of J Street U and Representative for the living beyond the Green Line." The Green just go because everyone else goes,' I
Northwest, has been actively involved Line refers to the border between Isra think now there's a lot mote conscious
with the creation and launch of the el and Palestine that was demarcated in ness towards what it means to ·choose to
petition. 1967; it does not include the contested go or not to go."
"To be honest, I wasn't surprised that spaces of the West Bank, East Jerusa J Street U member Ariel Moya! '19
it was denied, just because a big reason lem, the Gaza Strip, or Golan Heights as stated that Birthright International de
we ran the petition in the first place was part of Israel. . nying the petition will not discourage
sort of like a last hope and last attempt As a part of the campaign, J Street future action from the Jewish commu
to expose the right-wing agenda that Uhas created an alternative free trip to nity.
Birthright has," Goldman-Nagel said. Israel for Jewish students that includes "The core of my Jewish tradition is
"But, I was surprised that they denied Palestinian voices. According to the J to question and debate, and also to ac
the speaker request from Hillel (PDX). Street U website, the first "Let Our Peo tively work towards justice," Moya! said·
I could imagine them denying requests ple Know" trip will take place this sum via email. "Birthright's antiqu<J.teda nd
from students, but from a Jewish in mer in July. oppressive position to deny the injustice
stitution like Hillel I think that's pretty Goldman-Nagel expressed that de and conflict going on in Israel-Palestine
significant because they were advocating spite Birthright denying the petition, holds our Jewish community back. We
on the students' behalf and Birthright she thinks the largest success this year will continue to fight."
denied them."
Member of J Street U Avia Kaner-Roth
'22 expressed a similar lack of surprise at
the news.
"My reaction was one of disappoint
ment, but not (of) surprise," Kaner-Roth
said via email. "Birthright has been con
sistent in the past in the ways that they
interact with students and people who
don't share their views or politics, and
to think that they would change was a
long shot. Regardless, we thought it was
important to raise awareness the extent
to which American Jewish students were
unhappy with the status quo·."
As a result of Birthright Internation
al denying the petition, J Street U has
launched a campaign called "Let Our MAYA WINSHELLL/PIONEER LOG

FRIDAY,A PRIL 12, 2019
NEWS
3·
Disabled Student Union releases survey results
Survey reveals student consensus on lack of adminis(rative support and inadequacy of accommodations
By GELSEY PLAzA Through analyzing the survey, the The survey was divided into Lewis be1ieves that not only do on isolated because this campus ignores
DSUf ound that about half of respondents five components: general disability campus resources for students with our existence most of the time," Cabana
THE DISABLED Student Union that identified as having disabilities questions, mental/emotional disability disabilities need improvement, but said. "This survey showed how many
(DSU) released a survey on have reported· accommodations to SSS. questions, physical disability questions, there needs to be a systematic change accessibility problems there are on
March 10 in an effort to better One of the DSU student representatives demographic questions and short in tpe way the administration interacts campus and we're going to continue to
understand - the experiences of Nicole Lewis '21 noted this statistic in answer questions. Respondents reflected with students-with disabilities. In a work hard to do a~ much as we can. I
students with disabilities at LC, and particular, because it means that there on whether they thought that LC has previous atticle, Lewis explained how tl1ink the Lewis & Clark community will
found .there is a significant need for is a significant population of students adequately supported· their mental, obtaining accommodations can be a become-more aware of the problems
accessibility improvements. The survey with disabilities at LCw ho forgo having emotional or physical disabilities. They strenuous process. affecting disabled students on campus
also assessed the current capacity of documented accommodations. were also asked if they felt their peers "I know that it's very difficult and we can have a better idea of how
the administration and on-campus "Just in the past year, since joining and professors were understanding, for disabled students to get to effectively serve this community as a
resources such as Student Support the Disabled Students Union, I have supportive and accommodating to accommodations, because you're union."
Services (SSS). The DSU released the known a handful of people who have been their individual disabilities. Lastly, required to have a doctor's note and that Associate Dean of Students, Director
survey through ASLC: .78 -students force.clt o transfer or drop out from the participants were able to express any can take a lot of time and lot of money," of ·Student Support Services and Title
responded, 61 of whom were self college due to lack of a-ccommodations questions, concerns and ideas for Lewis said. "I don't think people realize IX Case Manager Kayleigh McCauley
identified students with disabilities. The relating to their disability, whether accessibility improvements, as well as how difficult it is to receive care, commends the DSU's. effort to enhance
survey was conducted anonymously. that be mental, emotional or physical," fuh1re activities,· resources and events especially if you need to go off campus campus inclusivity.
Lewis said via email. they would_l ike to see from the DSU in because that involves transportation, "I am excited to continue working
the future. that involves coordinating health with representatives from the DSU to
The survey revealed ·that many insurance. There are so many outside continue to improve the experiences
students with disabilities reported that factors that go into even working with of our students here at Lewis & Clark,"
support from the administration and your disability." McCauley said via email. "Sarit Cabana
access to on-campus resources need to Not only is the process of getting and I regularly communicate both over
be greatly improved. accommodations from SSS difficult, email and in-person. I am extremely
"Overall there is a definite divide but once students actually obtain grateful for her ongoing partnership
between many disabled sh1dents and the accommodations there is no outside and look forward to our future work
administration because how the needs enforcement for professors to adhere together."
of our community, being a minority on to them. In the same article, DSU Based off of the data the DSU will
this campus, are being overlooked and President Sarit Cabana '20 spoke on her write a resolution in coordination with
disn,garded in many aspects," Lewis personal experiences with professors ASLC.T hey are also considering writing
said. not adhering to her accommodations. an open letter advocating for specific
Lewis elaborated on many difficulties "They don't know what I can and changes in how the administration
students with disabilities face at LC. can't hear," Cabana said. "They think accommodates and approaches tlie
"There are just ce1tain things on that my hearing aids do all the work, needs of students with disabilities. The
this campus like the lack of food for when that's actually not true. They don't DSU hopes that the needs of everyone
people with allergens, inaccessible encourage other students to speak up. in the LC community are welcomed
food service hours, fees and long wait They don't repeat what students say, and respected by all members of the
lists at the counseling center, lack of which is all in my accommodations administration and student body. The
support from Student Support Services letter." • DSU is currently ·looking for people
and few automatic doors and elevators Cabana expressed the importance of interested in leadership and involvement
LEXIE BOREN/PIONEER LOG
that make life for disabled students the DSU as an inclusive space. for next semester. If interested, reach
The Disabled Student Union accessibility survey was released to students online.
increasingly difficult," Lewis said. "Disabled students often _f eel very out to them at dsunion@lclark.edu.
ASLC Senate reconvenes after spring break at n1·eeting
•~ ~ ' •. ' . • - I • • l
In Council Chambers, ASLC Senate discussed topics such as gender-based violence and gym class fees
By CATHERINE CINGUINA include bystander intervention and resP.onse team (CCRT). Frishberg Disabled Student Union (DSU)
other prevention efforts; Implement also noted that student-representative representative Nicole Lewis '21 also
THE ASSOCIATED. Students of enhanced training for Campus Safety applications for •t his committee are discussed the possible compiling of the
Lewis & Clark (ASLC) held its staff and members of the campus now open, with positio•ns starting next results from the DSU survey.
first meeting coming back from disciplinary process on how to fall. "The DSU finished their survey
spring break on April 4 with advancing effectively respond to gender-based Another important announcement and we're compiling data and figuring
projects started before spring break, violence; and expand our existing made durfog ASLC was the removal out how to share that with the student
and continuing efforts the coming year educational program as well as our of a $125 fee for the Self Defense for body," Lewis said. "Then we have a
such as securing student discounts at victim response systems." Women P.E. class. In response to couple of events that we're hammering
local businesses and promoting the With the help of the three-year budget concerns, LC had proposed out like a possible open mic night."
success of student communication with federal grant, Frishberg hopes to work placing fees on some gym classes Other announcements made
ASLC. alongside administration from the law which had previously been-free and during the ASLC meeting include the
Arr important topic dis'cussed and grad school campuses, students,. increasing the existing fee for other removal of the 60 credit rule after the "oo
at the meeting was the hiring of a Title IX coordinators and the LC Health gym classes. Women's Self Defense vote proposed by the CAS Curriculum
Gender-Based Violence Prevention Promotion and Wellness department to is one of the most sought after gym Committee and decided on by the
Coordinator, Arie1la Frishberg. After help change how gender-based violence classes on campus, and ASLC feared a CAS Faculty. The removal of this
PIONEER LOG ARCHIVES
accepting a $297,889 grant from the prevention is thought of and enacted fee would bar entry for many. rule will hopefully help those in the
U.S. Depattment of Justice's Office on campus. Frishberg described her An announcement about the math, computer science and language
of Violence against Women (OVW) new role to ASLC. • opening of Tamarack was made by departments who could previously oni1 Issue 4 Corrections
in November, LC hired Frishberg as "Basically what my role is is coming Jack Bishop '21. After meeting with apply 60 credits from their department In "Vigil mourns victims of
part of their plan of action to decrease in and looking at what is already in place Assistant Director of Campus Living towards their 128 required credits Christchurch attack," it ~as stated
gender-based violence. to support survivors of violence on this Joe-Barry Gardiner and Area Director needed to graduate. that dozens of students attended
The LC website states the goal of campus, our practices around Title IX JD Chancellor, it was decided to delay Other ASLC efforts currently being the event, when actually over 100
this plan is to "develop a coordinated processes, campus safety processes the opening of the space. discussed are discounting textbooks students were present.
community response team (CCRT) to and to also implement comprehensive "In my meeting with Forest for students through the bookstore.
improve coordination among campus preventing program which inciudes administrators, we have decided just With hope from more ~tudent In "Usman Ally finds success
and community partners, including a bystander intervention program since it is getting towards the end of the communication, ASLC is also hosting on stage, television," Professor
the Portland Police Bureau and Call component," Frishberg said. year, we're going to postpone the grand its Bon to Pick meetings where students Jennifer Hubbert's last name was
to Safety; ... Plan and implement In this new role, Frishberg is looking opening of Tamarack until next year." can air grievances with the dining hall misspelled.
universal prevention strategies • th~t . to put together a campus coordinated Bishop said . and propose improvements.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019
4 OPINIONS
Letter to the editor: respect· the people's voice
Prof Hunter discusses efforts in Oregon to grant electoral votes to the winner of the presidential popular vote
Update: On April 9, the Oregon Senate on ,the basis of congressional district. constituted and momentum is
voted to join the National Popular Vote National Popular Vote (NPV) is a building. The governors of the states
Compact. If approved by the Oregon compact among states, not a top-down of New Mexico and Delaware signed
House of Representatives and signed federal fix. It remedies the current within the past two weeks. A Nevada
by Governor Kate Brown, it effectively system where the national election assembly committee has just passed
becomes law. is decided by a small group of voters the measure out of committee to the
in swing states, relegating the rest floor. The state senate in Michigan is
IN THE FRAY OF today's short of the country - including Oregon engaging the issue.
news-cycles, with polarizing now - to virtual irrelevance. Instead, The Oregon house has passed NPV
political figures in Washington, once triggered by the participation of four times in the past and is expected
epic catastrophes at home and abroad, member states carrying the majority of to do so again. On Wednesday, the
imp1osions of longtime allies, I call the electoral college votes (currently 270), Senate Rules Committee passed the
attention· of Oregonians to Jess flashy, compact members agree to award measure out of committee to be taken
but critically important political news all their votes to the winner of the up on the floor of the senate shortly.
breaking in Salem: the legislature's national popular vote. This ensures· Governor Brown has indicated that
movement to secure Oregon's that no states can be taken for granted, she will sign.
participation in the National Popular and importantly, that every vote cast Less glamorous than many
Vote Compact. in a presidential election carries equal national initiatives, with its kinks
The brainchild of a group of wonky weight. This is far from our current worked out by long discussion and
technocrats, the National Popular system, which significantly fortifies general agreement on its goals, NPV is
Vote Compact is a smart device the voices of voters in low-population a tremendous step forward. By using
that has been· endorsed by a range states and dilutes those of voters in powers granted in the constitution,
of unlikely allies from both parties higher population states by a factor of it presents a pragmatic solution to
and joined ·now by 14 states and the 4 to 1. (The voting power of a Wyoming a compounding national problem. I
District of Columbia. It is designed resident in comparison to a resident of urge Oregonians to contact their state
to fix a myriad of problems with our New York.) representatives, and to voice support.
current presidential election system - a NPV has been around for over a And those from states who are not yet
system which baffles the world, and is decade, and is not a response to the members: NPV now needs states with
already creating significant problems for current moment. It has been endorsed 81 more electoral college votes to join.
democracy at home. It uses ·the power by a number of nonpartisan "good Consider how you can help to make
granted by the U.S. Constitution to government" groups including that happen!
state legislatures to determine how the League of Women Voters and
each state's electoral college votes Common Cause. Our neighbors to DR. JANE HUNTER
will be awarded. State legislatures the north and south, Washington and
have always been the deciders on California, joined a number of years Jane Hunter is a Professor of History
this, most recently exemplified by the ago, and new members in the past year and previously served as Associate
decision of the legislatures of Maine include Colorado and Connecticut. Dean and interim Dean of the College
and Nebraska to award their electors Currently the compact is two-thirds of Arts and Sciences.
Pete Buttigieg, a fresh voice for-religious Delllocrats
Openly gay and Episcopalian, Buttigieg challenges the stereotypes associated with religious politics
By OCEAN EALE gay and a devout Episcopalian. .However, any claim to morality flew Mayor Pete has also made freedom others. Freedom is -not just freedom
This represents a conundrum for out the window the moment they an important topic to his campaign. from, ·but also the freedom to. It is
SOMETIMES, IT IS embarrassing the religious right. What can they decided to back Donald Trump for He has accurately pointed out that about choice, and if someone, for
to be a Christian because of do with someone like Mayor Pete, president. Trump, a known adulterer, freedom for the religious right has example, cannot change jobs because
the bad who occupies one con-artist • and meant freedom they will lose their health insurance,
reputation the I am glad to see Mayor space that they liar, has become from government, then they are not free.
It is about time we
religious right condemn, and the religious except reproductive Will Mayor Pete clinch the
casts on the rest Pete Buttigieg running another space that right's golden have a Democrat that freedom. However, Democratic nomination? I do not
of us. Most of us fi. or the 2020 Democratic they cannot claim boy, ~ppointing is not afraid to go Mayor Pete points know. But Mayor Pe_te makes a
are not hell-bent illegitimate? After conservative judges out that while the compelling argument and I am glad
on condemning presidential nomination. all,. the Episcopal who will do toe to toe against the government can he is running. It is about time we have
people for their Church (of which their dirty work. oppress people, a Democrat that is not afraid to go toe
hypocrisy and lies of
sexuality or their I am a member) •I n return, they so can employers, to toe against the hypocrisy and lies of
reproductive rights. has given us 11 willingly look away the religious right. banks and • the religious right.
Instead, we love everyone, for God presidents (including Washington, from the President's landlords, arnong
is love and we are all made in God's FDR and Bush Sr.) and traces its roots behavior and
image; we believe in the Golden Rule: back to Roman-ruled Britain. It has as actions.
treat others the way you want to be much of a claim on divine authority Mayor Pete, meanwhile, is not
treated. as any other denomination does. taking any of their guff. He has directly
With that said, I am glad to see Simultaneously, the Episcopal Church attacked both the President and Vice I
Mayor Pete Buttigieg running for is a progressive church, allowing President during his CNN town hall.
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the 2020 Democratic presidential women and LGBT people to become "How could (Pence) allow himself
nomination. Some of you might know priests and affirming the rights of to become the cheerleader of the porn
him as the 37-year-old wunderkind everyone, regardless of who they are. star presidency?," he said. "Is it that
mayor of South Bend, Indiana. These things are anathema to the he stopped believing in Scripture
However, Mayor Pete, as • he is religious right, who have claimed to when he started believing in Donald
affectionately known, is also openly be the center of morality in America. Trump?"
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OPINIONS 5
LC's aesthetic may come at a cost to students
·current fund allocations make it seem that the campus' image is prioritized over student interests
By A-pSTIN SCHMIDBERGER image of oneself as a future student, beauty is even less gratifying when Despite these delays, the school to be falling by the wayside. In speak
walking to class on cobblestone it becomes the backdrop to budget took little time in starting to show ing with ASLC senator Ben Seiple '21
LEWIS & CLARK'S campus is paths past gigantic evergreens and a cuts continually affecting student off the new bridge and its ornamen about these issues, he provided a list
undeniably beautiful, frequently magnificent old mansion is certainly activities and pursuits. tal surroundings. The college promptly of affected resources.
ranking highly on national lists a strong draw. However, when one One may wonder where exactly restarted the old tour route showcasing "Academic departments across
• of attractive campuses. The aesthetic becomes a student and this alluring the school's priorities· lie when the the bridge and ravine, made even more the board are being cut, student fee
of the school is a major factor in many image is suddenly a norm of everyday administration appears to emphasize picturesque by the renovations. The rea money is being cut, and so as a result,
students' decisions to attend, and it life, the more unappealing aspects of the improvement of institutional soning behind this is clear of course: student club budgets are being cut,"
certainly was in my own. The romantic the experience become evident. LC's image while the reality of the student • the more students that are attracted Seiple said. He also mentioned issues _
experience suffers. A degree of by the school, the more funding that like funding for student overseas
aesthetic upkeep is understandable, is received in turn. But this motive programs being suddenly cut, despite
given that the Frank Manor House seems self-defeating when emphasis their popularity among those currently
and gardens are designated historic is disproportionately placed on show enrolled and status as a major draw
places an_d idyllic symbols of LC. ing off LC's attractive attributes while· for prospective students. There will
But these areas are already effective the experience of current students also be possible future increases in
means of captivating new arid suffers. student music lesson costs.
current students; thus, much of LC's This problem is further highlighted Though some of these issues, like
image-focused spending on showy by the directions given to tour guides, student fee cuts, are a result of this
new landscaping and expensive instructing them to bring prospective year's· "Classzilla" graduating, they
ceremonies seems rather wasteful. •s tudents into Stewart Hall due to its appear to also highlight a degree of
The installation of the new bridge large rooms and walk-ii). closets, but budgetary mismanagement overall.
serves as ari excellent example of this not the Stewart lounge, because its Seiple stated his opinion on why these
problem. While this bridge is cer appearance is less than ideal. Once issues may arise.
tainly a valuable addition for current again, prospective students get a "I think a big part is that we don't
students, the importance· of land glimpse of LC only at its best. really have our priorities straight as
scaping added around it, featuring Given that the school is currently far as fucyding goes," Seiple said. "And
a boulder-enclosed sitting area com suffering from a significant budget it's that we spend a lot of money on
plete with a stone water feature, is crisis, its efforts to attract new stu getting new students to come here
less clear. In fact it seems downright dents are certainly understandable. ... and then we forget the academic
superfluous. Even mo;e excessive However, it seems unwise for the . departments ... Yeah, this is a social
was the "inaugural" bridge ribbon school to be devoting its scarce fund space, but it's also a school."
cutting ceremony, featuring cookies ing to new fountains and high-profile While the school is in somewhat
individually depicting images of the ceremonies, especially events like of a transitory period in regards to its
bridge. The extravagance of this event . President Wim Wiewel's excessively budgetary struggles, it ~eems that LC
is rather questionable, given that the grandiose inauguration last semester; is overly focused on its appearance,
bridge's construction was delayed for featuring numerous musicians, meal possibly to the detriment of current
many months, and that students had and bar catering afterward. students. LC needs to attract more
PIONEER LOG ARCHIVES already been walking across it for a While LC allocates funding to students, but perhaps there are less
The Frank Estate gardens attract many to LC and require frequent maintenance. several days prior. such things, student interests appear wasteful ways of doing so.
Leaving college b·rings feelings
of loss· and loneliness to senior
. By MACKENZIE BATH This has proved difficult over the spon. In some ways, it may not seem
course of this semester. Many of my worth it to put your limited time into
SIX YEARS AGO, I walked onto senior" friends share my sentiment, a friendship with a graduating senior
Lewis & Clark's campus for the but we all have so·much to do. Thesis, over someone in your own grade. This
first time. •I fell in love with capstone, final projects, important last leaves me focusing most on my senior
the forest, the buildings, the people. minute classes, independent studies friends. I want to make it clear to the
Two years after that I came back as a and all of the other final tasks of people I care about that I do not expect
bright-eyed first-year. New Student college consume our relationship
Trips, orientation, E&D and dorm life us. • Schedules to end just
The fears of moving on,
consumed me. I was having the time rarely line up because we will
of my life and it felt like it would never and everyone being alone, starting a not be together
end. laments not anymore. In
new life and losing the
But now, there is about a month being able this • day and
left of school. After May 11, I will to· hang out comforting structure of age, it is much
never be a student again. "Student" as much as easier to keep
education are sometimes
has been my identity for as long as I we would up friendships
can remember and it is terrifying to like. My nol). overwhelming. over distance,
have to find a new identifier. What senior friends and I have to
will I be after school ends? So many understand remember that
years of my life have ·led up to this to an extent, this is possible.
point. The path has been clearly set but there is The end is
before me since I was three- years another factor at ·play there. From near, and those of us leaving feel a
old, culminating in graduation from a social standpoint, spending all your sense of loneliness. Soon the support
college. As the dark abyss of the job time with people who are leaving system I have built here will not be so
market and elusive future career is not the strongest option. If all of easily available to me. I have begun to
emerges in front ·of me, I have no your friends leave, then you could feel this loss even befor,e it has fully
choice but to dive in. feel lost at the start of the new year. come to ·pass; while this might oe
Nevertheless, I do not want to When I was younger and became close due to my nervous nature, I believe
waste my final five weeks at LC with seniors, it always made me sad that many experience this as they-
worrying about my future. These are to know that they were leaving so . brace themselves for entry into the
my last weeks as a student, and while post-collegiate world. The fears of
that may seem scary or even exciting moving on, being alone, starting a
when thinking of finally moving on, new life and losing the comforting
I want to live out my last days to structure of education are sometimes
the fullest. This is the time to spend overwhelming. Going to college was
with people I may not see again, or starting over, and now I have to do it
at least will have to put significant again; no longer as a "student," but as
effort into seeing later in life. Before • an ."adult." I just have to remember
I move away to a new city and leave that I still have time. It is not over yet,
my fellow Pioneers behind, I want to and worrying about the end before
make final meaningful memories. I it is here only hurts me. It is time to
want to go to more bars in Portland, r~member the amazing four years I
and spend more time downtown had here and finish them by doing all
in general. I feel that I did not take of the things that make me happy, for
advantage of the city enough in they have made me who I am today.
my time here. I wan_tt o spend as
much time with my friends
as possible.
KATE SAYLOR/PIONEER LOG

FRIDAY,A PRIL 12,-2019
FEATUR·ES
E Hele Me Ka Pu'olo: Lu'au 2019 in pictures
Themed around lava, LC Hawaii Club united passion and dance in a celebration of Pacific cultures
By JOANNE SALLY MERO ancient Hawaii, and Auana is more of Jillian Wong '20 has created strong
the modern day, and so in Kahiko we friendships within Hawaii Club.
THE THEME OF the Lu'au this talk about the myths and the legends "I think my favorite part is just
year was lava, which called for and all the goddesses that were !here in being with the whole group al}d dancing_
passionate dances and a color Hawaii," Valdez said. together, I love the finale dance because
palette of fiery red. In previous years, Melvin Ho'omanawanui '20 also we're all together as a big group
Hawaii Club hosted lu'aus with themes comtnented on • the choreography dancing," Wong said. "It's fun to get
of family and the ocean. In light of the process. He has taught the men's dance to do the smaller dances with different
volcanic eruption of Kilauea on the Big for the last three years. groups of people,' but I think the best
Island of Hawaii, it felt appropriate "Teaching men's has actually been part is the week leading up to Lu'au
to acknowledge the destructive and really fun for me," Ho'omanawanui because everyone gets together."
creative power oflava. said. "It's a lot of my good friends that After months of preparation,
Lu'au is the largest event hosted by are in it, we pretty much hang out for an students get to see the fruits of their
Hawaii Club and features Hawaiian hour or two and learn hula, and I'm glad labor actualized on stage in front of
inspired food, live performance and to s.hare the Hawaiian culture with all of their peers,
• traditional dance .• my friends." "My favorite part of the Luau is just
Kayla Valdez '21 taught the women's Many students who are involved the day of when you see all the hard work
• dance last year. She decided to add in Lu'au have been participating since of months and months come together,"
a
Kahiko to this year's lineup, which is their first year at LC. It fosters sense Valdez said: 'Tm just so happy to put on
Kaimana Kahele '20 tells a story of the more of a traditional performance. of community between students from a show for everyone to share Hawaiian Melvin Ho'omanawanui '20 taught the
mountain Haleakala through dance. "Kahiko is more of the history of Hawaii and the greater LC comniunity. culture through the community." . men's dance for the third time.
Malina Kobayashi '22 (left) co-choreographed this year's Tahitian performance. Seniors perform their annual farewell dance to celebrate the·end of the event. Kassie Kometani '19 dances in Tahitian.
Women perform the traditional Kahiko dance, a new addition to this year's lu'au. KaylaV aldez' 21 taught Kahikoa ndAuana. Men perform the Haka, an intense and intimidating Maori war cry and dance.
PHOTO STORY BY LEXIE BOREN
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FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019
FEATURES _7
Making the F##king play: from start to strike
A behind-the-curtain look· at the process of producing the Fir Acres Theatre spring mainstage play
PHOTO COURTESYO F EVA MAGA.NA PHOTO COURTESYO F EVA MAGANA
The set_created was one of the largest built at Fir Acres. The mainstage show is always the biggest theatre event of the year. With just a handful of actors, "Stupici-F##king Bird" easily captivated the audience.
By MACKENZIE BATH and Director and Associate Professor of which is 16 hours in just two days," Assistant.Director Sam Gensler '20 production. Every mainstage is more
Theatre and Department Chair Stephen Wilkes said: "That also does not include stepped in as an actor partway through demanding than many of the other
W:TH JUST five weeks of Weeks began preparation for this show the hours spent outside the .physical the show. The original actor for the part productions at LC, but the abundance
rehearsal, a group of students over a year ago. Scenic design for the theatre in • meetings, emailing and of Sorn had to leave LC for personal of resources makes the sky the limit.
and faculty joined together mainstage is usually done by Michael schedul[ng ..Y ou could say it's a lot." reasons, and Gensler was able to take "The perks though are more access
to create the spring Mainstage show, Olich, Professor of Design in the Theatre The Assistant Stage Manager, Mary on the part in just two weeks. to experienced professors who have so
which ran March 8-16. This semester, department. However, this show's stage Alice Perkins '22, agreed with her. Most "I did not intend to be a part of it in much knowledge and experience doing
the show was "Stupid F##king Bird" by design was Peterson's thesis. Peterson of the people involved in the show are the way I was, but I'm happy with the shows, tj}at you learn a ton just from
Aaron Posner, was in charge also students, juggling the mainstage way it turned out," watching them work,"
loosely based "It's about 25 hours a of painting the with a full course load. While "Stupid Gensler said. Wilkes said.
"Just feeling like a unit
on Anton set, along with F##king Bird" seemed to take up All of the This was a learning
week of just rehearsal, not
Chekhov's Technical Director much of their lives, they were pleased actors asserted in this group has been experience for
"The Seagull." including tech week which Matthew Robins with what they have learned and that togetherness • " everyone involved,
The show is full and students accomplished. and mutual rea lly mce ... and many of the
is 16 hours in just two.days."
of from the Theatre It was not just the crew who had support were key students felt lucky to
to Labor_atory class, to put .i n the hours. Actors were at i_ngredients to the be a part of something
Robbie Rodr_oguez'2 1
ce11tury. :wh0 built-ili se rehearsals Suntlay through~ :rhursday --shqw.-Wi1;l1s-uch like this.
0
Russian play, Studen s from this every week. while also spending time a small team, the "I am able to use
with fourth class were also outsid~ the theatre learning lines, going students were bound to get close. my skills and education as an actor
wall breaks and, as the title would involved in the making of costumes and to costume fittings and doing research "My favorite part of this process has for the enjoyment of a crowd and-the
suggest, it includes plenty of cussing. managing backstage during the show. on their characters. - been getting to know the cast, getting to betterment of the department," Weyer
With only seven cast members, this The backstage .crew was led by Rocco Weyer '22 played the part really dive into the character," Robbie said.
show is smaller than most mainstage Caroline Wilkes '20 the Stage Manager. of Doyle Trigorin. Weyer agreed the Rodriguez '21 said. "Just feeling like a Five weeks of intense work,
productions at Lewis & Clark, especially She spent most of her semester working production was very demanding of unit in this group has been really nice, dedication and the mainstage budget
compared to the very large production on this show, and spoke about how time. just getting to feel connected with gave LC "Stupid F##king Bird," a two
-of" Sweeney Todd" produced in the fall. satisfying it was to see something she "(On an) average week, I'd say (we everybody else." and halfhourshowwhicb in its wake has
There were only seven actors in "Stupid worked so bard on come to fruition. work) upwards of 20 hours,". Weyer Even with the intensity of the left many overworked theatre students
F##king Bird." "It's about 25 hours a week of just said. "And that's on top of all the stuff time and work, many were happy to sorrowful to have its production come
Student designer Soren Peterson '19 rehearsal, not including tech week we do outside of the theatre." have been a part of such an exciting to an end.
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8 ARTS
Fatly Joudah brings subversive poems to LC
The author of ''Footnotes in .the Order of Disappearance: Poems" reads new work at Frank Manor House
By RILEY HANNA Joudah's poetic style is is a necessary tool to use while
revolutionary in the face of poetic reading his book. Many of Joudah's
CCOMPLISHED POET Fady traditions. In fact, his work can lead poems are about his experiences in
oudah held a reading in the one to question the purpose of poetry the medical field. While the creative
rank Manor House on April 1. altogether. When realm of writing
At the reading, he recited poems from reading his poetry, "We feel compelled poetry is certainly
his most recent book, "Footnotes in one must dismiss worlds apart from
the Order of Disappearance: ems." the popular notion to submit to an idea practicing medicine,
Joudah won the Yale Series of that cohesiveness of what a book is ... Joudah manages
Younger Poets competition in 2007 and clear to blend these two
and has since won multiple other meaning are the It worries me in how fields together in a
awards for his writing, including a key ingredients fascinating manner.
PEN Award, a Banpal/TLS Prize, to good poetry. much unity we want.,, Another frequent
the Griffin Poetry Prize and a Instead, the topic in Joudah's
Guggenheim fellowship. Along with reader is forced d d h poetry is his
being a decorated poet, he works as a to embrace the Fa Y JOU a Palestinian heritage.
physician and a translator. lyricality of his Many of his poems
style in ·order ·to tell stories of
appreciate his both his personal
work for what it is. The meanings of experience with dual nationalities
~ each line are meant to be lingered and experiences of other Palestinian
upon, constantly questioned and immigrants.
uncertain. For example, at the reading he
some climbing is ascension
At the reading, Joudah spoke elaborated on his intent in writing the
some is collapse to how he aims to challenge the poem "Alignment," which begins with
conceptions of what poetry and books the line, "For decades you thought
should be. you were a Scorpio until your sister
I dreamed you
"We feel compelled to submit to an informed you, according to one birth
combust the earth without idea of what a book is," Joudah said. certificate, you were a Sagittarius." He
catalyst "It worries me in how much unity we explained that many immigrants don't
want." know the exact day of their birth, and
Indeed, Joudah's style is nonlinear when arriving to another country they
some eyes are mirrors and sporadic, rebelling against often provide the wrong date because
some mirrors are dust preconceived notions that writing they have no formal records.
should be linear. Thus, his poetry is The personal meanings that lie
difficult for many readers to interpret. within Joudah's poetry combined
"I Dreamed You" by Fady Joudah's career as a doctor greatly with his mesmerizing lyricality render
Joudah influences his poetry, as many of his his poems intensely vulnerable.
poems contain niche medical jargon. His poetry is guaranteed to
Therefore, unless a reader is familiar simultaneously confound and deeply
with this terminology, a dictionary touch any reader.
ARAN HASHIM/PIONEER LOG
Poet Fady Joudah reads a selection of his poetry for an assembled audience.
Chapel hosts "Black Panther"
costuine designer Ruth Carte-r
ByCATHERINECINGUINA worked to creatively highlight details they faced many challenges in creating
from the Maasai, a tribe from Kenya and the diverse world of Wakanda, notably
ON MARCH 20 in the Agnes Tanzania, ipto the film as well. Dead set she described a debacle involving
Flanagan Chapel, Lewis & Clark on this specific piece of clothing, Carter 200 blankets they had imported from
hosted a talk by Ruth Carter, went as far to visit Pier One Imports and southern Africa which were too stiff to
costume designer for "Black Pa.nther. " transformed a placemat into something work on film as they were intended. One
Carter recently won the Academy Award resembling the headdress. of her assistants spent hours shaving
for Costume Design, becoming the first Carter also considered how down the blankets into ·a thinner
African-American woman to do so. Wakandan technology would function version. Another one of her assistants
To an eager audience of students into making their clothing, and decided attempted to burn layers of thread off
and the larger Portland community, to use new methods such as 3D printing the blankets to achieve the same effect,
Carter retraced her career and all that to sartorially reflect the futuristic society resulting in a horrible smell.
went into the costume design for "Black she was designing for. Most notably, this "We ended up shaving them all,"
Panther". technique was used in Angela Basset's Carter said.
"We're recreating and we're costume as Queen Ramonda, helping In regards to the fan-favorite
changing our way of thinking about to contribute to the strength and beauty Dora Milaje, the female special forces
beauty because this nation is made up of the character through careful design for Wakanda, Carter discussed the
of many cultures that think of beauty in only made possible by 3D printing. strenuous process of designing with the
different ways," Carter said. Despite the costume design . source materials and creating costumes
Carter and her department also department's passion and creativity, that people could actually fight in, as
well as costumes that simultaneously
reflected elements of African culture.
"We really wanted to infuse as much
tradition into that tabard as possible
because maybe this tabard along with
the other elements of this costume
could be handed down to her daughter,"
Carter said.
Carter knew she had accomplished
something special :,vhen seeing the
main cast all together in their costumes,
finally embodying their characters.
"We looked at the beautiful colors,
the beads and the. prints and we added it
all up together and we made Wakanda,"
Carter said. "You can see how color
and tradition and articles of costume,
traditional costume, can be infused into
the superhero model.''
Carter's talk, imbued with a se;;-se-·
of humor and respect, emphasized the
hard work and creativity that we_~ into
creating an entire society-,--
When asked the recurring question
of how designing for a Marvel movie
was different, Carter was nonplussed.
"All my career I have been a designer
for superlieroes; Malcolm X was a
superhero, Ma1tin Luther King was a
superhero, and may I add she-roes like
Tina Turner," Carter said.
Despite Carter's humility about the
project, the detail and creativity that
went into the costume design for "Bia-ck
Panther" contributed to the success of
NICO FARRELL/PIONEER LOG the film and its meaningfu_li mpact on
Ruth Carter talks about her Academy ~ward-winning work on "Black Panther." audiences and critics.

FRIDAY,A PRIL 12, 2019
ARTS 9
Spiritualized spellbinds Crystal Ballroom crowd
The adventurous English band performs an out-of-this-world mix of classic cuts and newer numbers
By JUSTIN HOWERTON The emphasis that Spiritualized places
on seeking truth in unexpected sources
T
HE FIRST THING that struck challenges its listeners to question their
me was the crowd. For a show beliefs and to look beyond traditional
without an ope·niilg act, a surpris sources for authenticity and beauty.
ing amount of people were there early. After concltrding with some of their
Sentimental older couples, middle-aged newer songs such as "The Prize" and
enthusiasts and younger folks sighed in "Sail on Through," the band members
communal expectation. Spiritualized, a issued a half-hearted farewell and
British experimental rock group fronted depa1ted from the stage. The crowd
by Jason Pierce, performed on April 5 at passionately demanded an encore.
the Crystal Ballroom. Strutting back on the stage after a few
Spiritualized has long been associ minutes of reprieve, Pierce briefly waved
ated with hypnotic rhythms, reflective to the crowd and began the final songs of
lyrics and moving performances. Pierce the set. While blue, mesmerizing lights
was formerly a member of the alter suffused the stage, Spiritualized closed
native rock group Spacemen 3 along with a reprised version of "Hold On,"
with frontman Peter Kember. After effectively looping the performance
tensions between Pierce and Kember together. •
proved irreconcilable, Pierce enlisted Before exiting the stage for real this
the help of other Spacemen 3 members time, Pierce once again applauded the
to establish Spiritualized in the_ early crowd and gave some friendly waves.
'90s. Their music is•heavily influenced Throughout the concert the air in the
by African-American gospel, blues and venue was one of subdued reverence
synth-pop, blending aspects of each into as the band mystified the audience. At
a unique synthesis. The band's prolific age 55, Pierce, the sole member to have
PHOTO COURTESY OF JULIETTE LARTHELO
discography-is a testament not only to stayed with the group since its inception,
a ceaseless reworking and reimagining With Spiritualized, Jason Pierce makes music that evokes the beautiful expanse of space - a chief thematic concern of_theb and. proved that he was still able to deliver a
of their music but also to the unwaver riveting performance that nearly matched
ing support from their fanbase, which respectively, much to the approval of with extraordinary beats and rhythms throughout the show. In som~ cases the intensity and transcendental beauty
spans multiple generations, continents the frenzied crowd. "Shine A Light," in defines much of Pierce's work. But projections can detract from the music of any religious service. All of that inno
and cultures. particular, exemplifies Spiritualized's perhaps this is why Spiritualized has at hand. But here they added an extra vative, experimental energy that defined
Opening with one of their more re imaginative style. Beginning with a maintained such a robust following layer of stimulation. During some of the Pierce at the start of his artistic career
cent songs "Hold On," Spiritualizea tranquil chorus· accompanied by the over the course of its existence. The songs, lines of Morse code appeared be has developed into a mature sensibility
quickly transitioned into playing some ethereal voices of background singers, band defies definition; their music chal hind the band without an accompanying and awareness. It is difficult to say ex
of their more classic material. The band the song traverses gospel, blues and lenges our expectations by reinventing English translation. Content like this, actly how Spiritualized will continue to
flourished with "Come Together" and soft rock over the course of nearly seven itself just at the moment when it finally which is not readily decipherable, is evolve over the coming years, but at this
"Shine A Light" from the albums "La minutes, culminating in a crescendo of appears to have stabilized. perhaps a fitting analogy for the band's rate we can rest assured that the band's
dies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in dissonance and distortion. This musical A psychedelic visual projection of modus operandi: not everything that is music will remain original and decisively
Space" and "Lazer Guided Melodies," t_endency to blend religious influences fractals, lights and codes was present beautiful has to make immediate sense. spellbinding.
ISLC's _Cooking Without Borders
explores Egypt1an··ro·od Culture
ByMiCEAL
MUNROE-ALLSUP
I
NTERNATIONAL STUDENTS of
Lewis & Clark (ISLC) hosted Cooking
Without Borders: Egypt on March 21
with Visiting Professor Rasha Soliman
in the main lounge of the Holmes dorm
building. Cooking Without Borders
(CWB)i s a recurring event series in which
a lead cook (usually a professor of inter
national background) chooses a dish to
cook witl1 students. It is one of the many
events through which ISLC creates a
space for both U.S.-born and internation
al students to interact and enjoy one of
the oldest and most influential art forms
in the world: the art of cooking.
"We have about three CWBs eve1y MiCEAL MUNROE-ALLSUP/PIONEER LOG
semester," Jady Brown '20, ISLC's Chair Led by Visiting Professor Rasha Soliman, students made a variety of Egyptian dishes.
person of Publicity, said via email. "This
semester we had China, Egypt and we'll namely fool, labneh, baba ganoush and English Studies students.
have a night for Bulgaria." pita bread. Koshari consists of rice, Several ISLC board members also
Joelle Hakoum '20, Vice President of lentils, macarbni, spiced tomato sauce mediate with the Office of Inclusion and
ISLC,e laborated on the goals of the event. and garlic vinegar, topped with chickpeas Multicultural Engagement (IME) and tl1e
"The purpose of Cooking Without and crispy fried onions. It is a time Dean of Diversityt o ensure the needs and
Borders is to increase communication tested crowd-pleaser in Egypt sold on concerns of international students are
between international students and almost every street corner, according being heard. Recently, these efforts have
domestic students while increasing to Soliman. Om ali is an equally classic given rise to the United Front Initiative,
awareness of the cuisine of the country bread pudding-type dish made by baking which intends to bring t0gether each
r~presented and its culturai importance," puff pastries, milk, sugar, butter, raisins, club or student union that advocates for
Hakoum said. nuts and other ingredients (depending underrepresented groups at LC in order to
While the creation of inclusive spaces on available materials) in a pan togetl1er consolidate objectives and proposals for
has been a primary intention ofISLC since until the pastries have cooked through, the coming year.
its inception, Cooking Without Borders is resulting in a deliciously creamy and In the past, ISLC has organized fash
a ielatively recent manifestation of this perfectly spiced dish. ion shows, monologue and poetry events
goal, coming to fruition only last year. "The final thing was a lot of fun, but and pumpkin carving affairs, as well as
Before that, ISLC hosted "Iron Chef," an the first few stages were difficult,"S oliman off-campus excursions on tl1e weekends.
evenJ which brought together a professor, said. Admittedly, college dorm kitcl1ens You don't have to be an international sh1-
a student and a chef from the LC branch are not made for 15 bodies to inhabit at dent to become involved in these events
of the Bon Appetit catering company to once. While students may have bumped -; their purpose is to bring together people
prepare food in competition with one into each other a bit, this only facilitated of different backgrounds into a shared ex
another and serve it to sh1dents. the spirit of community. perience.
"Last year, we· decided to expand on "I'd never been to one (an ISLCe vent) "It's like a family - you don't have to
the idea and add cultural representation before," Nadia.Spira '19 said. "There was a be on the board to help out," Hakoum said.
to it," Hakoum said. nice sense of hospitality and inclusiveness. The ISLCo fficei s located in Templeton
The specifics of the CWB events, such The best thing about it was just seeing Campus Center, • and office hours are
as·the counhy represented and the dates students from all over coming together open to all. Each year, ISLC has a bootl1
of tl1ef unction, are decided during ISLC's and helping out." at the Pio Fair, several Cooking Witl10ut
weekly meetings. "The process is much more valuable Borders events and their largest function,
The latest CWB featured Egyptian tl1an the result," Hakoum said (although the International Fair, among others.
dishes chosen by Rasha Soliman, a the result itself was delicious as well). Upcoming events include the end of the
visiting professor from Cairo currently ISLC functions as a student government year Stewart-Odell-AkinB arbeque and the
teaching Ancient Egypt and Ancient for international students, and board final Cooking_Without Borders: B'ulgaria
Egyptian Archaeology. Together with positions, which include a representative with Assistant Professor of Russian and
attendees, Soliman made koshari for the in Associated Students of Lewis & Clark Russian Section Head Maria Hristova on
meal, om ali for dessert and prepared (ASLC), are elected by international April 17i n Holmes Main Loungef rom 5 to
several Egyptian appetizers for snacking, students, Third Culture Kidsa nd Academic 7 p.m. RSVP at islcgov@lclark.edu.

FRIDAY,A PRIL 12, 2019
·10 SPORTS
Update planned for Huston Sports Complex
With the death of former Baseball Coach Jerry Gatto, prelimina~y designs for the facility have begun
By 1YLER SHORT excited, but it is very contingent on
fundraising. Once the money comes in,
SINCE THE LATE 1970s, the Joe our sense is, apart from the permitting,
Huston Memorial Sports Complex, we can affect this very quickly, but the
located behind the Lewis & Clark two big things are one the money and
Law School, has been· home to LC's the permitting ... those are things that
baseball and softball programs, as well are gonna really delay us."
as being a space for club and intramural The renovations cannot be
sports. Currently, other than the baseball mentioned without reference to Jerry
and softball fields, there are two covered Gatto, a former athletic director and
cages, roughly 40 parking spaces and baseball coach at LC, who was very
two portable toilets. Throughout the influential in shaping the athletic
years, there has been substantial interest culture at LC. As reported by the LC
in updating LC's athletic facilities and Pioneer's website, his philosophy is not
now that interest will be realized with the only applicable to athletics but more
renovation of this complex. broadly, life.
On April 1,t he first meeting regarding "Believe in yourself, believe in
the renovations was held where a basic your teammates, believe something
layout was discussed. Since it is still • good is going to happen and believe
in its preliminary stages, a definitive through hard work, success will be
design is still developing. However, a achieved," Gatto said as quoted on the
complete facility transformation is LC Pioneers website.
expected, updating both the baseball Among his large list of
and softball field, dugouts and stadium accomplishments after 22 seasons as the
seating, as well as adding locker roOITJS, head coach of baseball, he led the team to
astroturf and additional parking space. three championships and was named the
PHOTO COURTESYO F LC WEBSITE
Lights and a sound system are also being Northwest Conference Coach of the Year Located directly behind the Lewis & Clark Law School is the Joe Huston Memorial Sport Complex, home to several sports teams.
discussed but those additions are highly six times. He also served as the Director
contingent on permits, code issues and of Physical Education & Athletics for
the preferences of the surrounding three years and the Director of Athletic sooner than later." grants - we are casting a wide net," Holt The transformation of the Huston
neighborhood. According to the LC Developmentf or 10 years at LC. Matt Kosderka, Head Baseball Coach, said. complex will integrate fields for soccer
Pioneers website, a design should be With the deepest sorrow, Jerry Gatto spoke to the renovations connection to -Updating tl1e sports complex will and lacrosse into the baseball and
publicly released within the next three passed away from leukemia OQF eb. 26. honoring Gatto. not only benefit the baseball and softball softball fields. President Wim Wiewel has
to four months. SRG is a local company Honoring his impact has been a long "He, not only as a coach but also as programs but other sports teams, clubs expressed interest in adding men's soccer
which has been contracted for creating time coming, but it is now more relevant an athletic director, has been ·a huge and intramurals alike by providing and women's lacrosse, which are currently
the schematic design and have actually than ever. Thus, the renovations will supporter of Lewis & Clark in general and additional practice space. Additionally, only clµb teams, into our NCAAa thl_etic
worked with construction companies commemorate a man close to the heart Lewis & Clark athletics," Kosderka said. since the fields will be updated with turf, program.
LC has used in the past. They have of LC's athletic program and the broader "It's a great opportunity to recognize all the space will become more accessiblef or Holt discussed how the renovations
designed numerous sports facilities such LCc ommunity. The updated baseball field that he has done for us and have a small everyone regardless of the weather. will further engender this prospect.
as University of Oregon's Jane Sanders willb e named after him, as a tribute to his part of that facilityb e named after him." Kosderka, commented on what the "Renovating this field will give us
- Softball Stadium and University of enduring legacy. Currently, the execution of the project renovations will achieve for LC athletics. additional practice space for soccer and
Washington's Husky Ballpark. For the Rebecca Holt '01 and Graduate School is estimated to cost $4 million, which will "Obviously with the weather being lacrosse, and that will make it easier
Huston Complex, the overall look will fit • alumna, the Senior Development Officer, come solely from donations, rather than what it is in the Northwest, we spend a for us to be able to add those sports
in with the rest of buildings on campus. mentioned that Gatto's death has been diverting any funds from the school. lot of time in the gym, which is tough for • and just kind of round out our athletics
Michel George, Associate Vice the primary impetus for the renovations Holt is largely responsible for the us and softball but it also clogs up that program," Holt said.
President for Facilities, expanded on and why the Huston Complex is being fundraising of the renovations. She space for other people to use," Kosderka Clearly updating the Huston Sports
the building process, stating that it may prioritized. described who will be contributing to the said. "So it gives us the opportunity to be Complex will accomplish a multitude
need to be built in stages, and that the '"fhe alumni came forward with the process. outside on a regular basis and not have to of things for LC. The school even hopes
timing of the project is highly dependent idea of renaming the baseball field to "(We are reaching out to) the alumni fight for gym time with other folks. The it will aid in enrollment and retention
on permits and fundraising. honor Jerry Gatto," Holt said. "We are network, parents ... community friends, accessibilitya nd the usability of it is going rates. Ultimately though, the renovations
"We're looking at everything, we are thrilled to be doing it because it needs people who knew Jerry Gatto and his • to be pretty awesome for everybody. I aim to elevate our facilities for current
looking at building a state of the art field, to be done, it's needed to be done for a family, corporate sponsors who might think everyone is really excited about the students and future generations of
but that's kind of where we are," George while and having this kind of grass roots have worked with Jerry in some corporate prospect of hopefully having it col,llet o Pios to come, all while celebrating the
said. "It's a great project and everybody's support, we hope will make it happen relationships, potentially foundation fruition." beloved Jerry Gatto.
Coaches provide insight into their recruiting processes
By LEXIE BOREN According to the admissions office,
13 percent of admitted students are
I1WIS & CLARK College boasts recruited aililetes.
a talented and well-rounded "Our goal is to enroll a class that
tudent-athlete population·. offers many talents and perspectives
Coaches play a huge role in recruiting to the college experience," Associate
such students during ilieir college Vice President for Admissions, Erica
search. While coaches look for recruits Johnson, said via email. "Coaches do
that boast strong aililetic abilities, they let us know which students tl1ey believe
also consider how well students will fit are paiticularly talented in atllletics,
at LC. but others on and off campus aiso let
Eric Jackson, Defensive Coordinator us know who they think would make an
for the football team, weighed in on the impact in oilier activities or in the labs
recruiting process. and classrooms. All of these factors are
"We're not just looking for people considered when making admissions
who are good at football, but also decisions. Our process is holistic in
people who are getting good grades and nature, allowing for many factors to be
can do both," Jackson said. "They won't included in the admissions process."
survive here if they're not. The school is Coaches look for students who
Princeton-esque in terms of academic can better both their teams and their
rigor, so we want kids who love that school.
piece. We have a lot of talented folks on "It's our job as. coaches to help
campus." these students find the school that's
Once coaches locate prom1smg the most fitting place for them to spend
student athletes, they must then tell the next four years in their life," Hayes
them why they should come to LC. Emily said. "If another school is a better fit
Hayes, Head VolleyballC oach, explained KATES AYLOR/PIONEER LOG for them, I want them to go t11ere7"
what draws students to the school. • The recruiting process ultimately -·
"Sometimes I'll go out and see It's interesting because we're selling the does," Matt Kosderka, Head Baseball big advantage. We also talk about the helps students find the best fit for
somebody, then I'llbe introducing Lewis school as a whole." Coach, said. "So you try to find kids who overall experience you can have here. We themselves, all while benefiting the
& Clark, trying to give them a glimpse Talented athletes often have many are looking for what you offer, and you try to push the study abroad program, school. Coaches want talented, smai:t,
and tell iliem what makes it special," colleges attempting to recruit them. try to show them what your-program is because a lot of baseball programs don't well-rounded student-athletes, who
Hayes said. "It's an awesome place, "There are no diamonds in the rough about, what yeu can do for them. Being want their kids to go abroad because they contribute to their teams and to LC as
it's in Portland, it's an easy commute. iliatjust you know about and nobody else just down the street from Portland is a miss time, but we encourage it." a whole.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019
SPO-RTS 11
Nationwide event bolsters Division ·111p ride
Student-athletes discuss their reasons in choosing a Division III school as opposed to other college options
By ANNEKE BANDA "Academics is our main priority, from my peers and be encouraged
and as athletes, we haye to ·be willing to step out of my comfort zone,"
D MSION III WEEK is an and able to manage our time between Lahti said. "It turns out that those
annual event that has been balancing our classes and workouts," things have been· the biggest
encouraged by the NCAA since Artiaga said. benefits for me. Coming to Lewis
2010. The purpose of this week is to Other than the athletic and academic & Clark changed my perception of
provide an opportunity for Division balance the Division III provides, it success from doing well in sports
III athletes to showcase the positive also allows its student-athletes to take and school to striving to excel in all
impact the division has pad not only on on representative leadership roles. avenues of life."
athletics, but also their college campus Artiaga mentioned that as a first-year By participating in LC's Division III
communities. The underlying goal of student, .she has been able to serve as program, students are presented with
the event is to spread awareness of her team representative in the Student challenges and opportunities they may
Division III ·athletics and the beneficial Athletic Advisory Committee (SMC) not have been exposed to elsewhere.
outcomes it provides for many. and next year will take on the role of Lahti gave credit to the college and
For many Lewis & Clark student SMC secretary for the entire Northwest its athletic community for
athletes, the decision to become a part Conference. helping him decide what
of the Division III athJetic community Football athlete Pete Lahti '19 his next steps in life
was motivated by the balance between expressed that participating in Division would be.
athletics and academics it provides. III athletics has allowed him to further "I always had a
After almost finishing her first year pursue his passions and learn from his feeling that I would
at LC, volleyball athlete Isabel Artiaga experiences. accomplish something
'22 commented on her Division III "I've always been really academically really meaningful in
decision. minded, and when my last football game life, but I just didn't
"I chose to play (Division III) because ended in high school, I knew I wasn't know what," Lahti
it allowed me to receive a world-class ready to walk away," Lahti said. "In my said. "Lewis & Clark
education and also allows me to play life, sports had the biggest impact on played a big role in
the sport I love at the collegiate level," my life, and I knew I had more to learn helping me realize that
Artiaga said. "I think that the biggest from it." I want to make my
benefits are Lahti stated impact in dentistry."
"I think above all else, I
that the coaches that by continuing Having the
emphasize that knew that i was going to pursue the sport opportunity to
you are a student to have to opportunity he loves in college, participate in
athlete first, he was welcomed college athletics
to grow the most as an
not an athletic into a community while excelling
student." individual ... " that encoura.ged in their academic
This academic and taught him to studies was a huge
and athletic take risks in other factor many of LC's
balance is Pete Lahti '19 aspects of his life. student athletes
uniquely found "I think above strive for when they
in Division III all else, I knew that decide to attend
athletics. Division III athletes receive a I was going to have the opportunity Lewis & Clark. Many
more well-rounded college experience to grow the most as an individual of them discovered , , ~
than Division I or Division II athletics while participating in a Division III that this would only be
allow due to the rigorous athletic program - playing sports, being possible by choosing to be
-~-.
time· commitment required by those challenged academically and being in a part of our Division III ................ , ..-
divisions. an environment where I could learn community.
Coach Ange's (CORE)ner: Building a strong abdoinen
Properly building up the stabilizers and move.rs of the abdomen are essential to a strong, stable core
By ANGELA upward and downward to adjoining activities. A stable and strong core is the powerhouse of all movement, it Below is an example of a
DENDAS-PLEASANT links of the chain. Therefore, weak or the key to moving efficiently. Normal is important to train all sides of the "powerhouse" workout which covers
& J' JUAN WHITE • inflexible core muscle~ can impair the everyday activities such as bending "house." When building a house, you the stabilizers and movers of the core.
functionality of the body's extremities, down to tie shoes or picking up· a lay the foundation· first. For the core, For _this workout start holds for 10-15
FOR THIS ISSUE, the topic and thus limiting the body's ability to package, sitting or standing for a period this is the musculature of the pelvic seconds each and increase time as it
additional workout will be about transfer force during movement. of time or even turning to look behind floor and hip girdle. The walls· of the becomes easier to hold. Repeat holds
the core. It may be helpful to Properly building up the stabilizers you require a stable and strong core to core are comprised of the anterior for 2 or 3 times if you can. _,I
think of your core muscles as the central and movers of the cor~ cranks up perform. Furthermore, a strong core is musculature (abdominals), posterior Also below is a second core workout
link in a chain connecting the upper the power transfer and improves the necessary for heavy resistance training musculature (paraspinals) and the that will maximize the benefits of the
and lower portions of the body. It is stability and movement of the core; movements like back squats, deadlifts lateral musculature (obliques). The powerhouse workout. For this set,
the "powerhouse" of all movement. No all the while, decreasing the risks or bench presses. last part of the powerhouse is the roof, perform 10-12 repetitions for each
matter where motion starts, it ripples of injuries during sports or other Since the core is referred to as which is comprised of the diaphragm. exercise, an~ repeat 2 to 3 times.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019
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oc oor
How Cute! Reed College
tries to be more like LC
By LAUREN KEEGAN
RlED COLLEGE IS the second
est liberal arts college in
ortland, Oregon. It is about 22
U.S. News rankings, 40 years, an actual
school slogan, a stable president and
an entire NCAA Division III athletics
program just short of being on par with
Lewis & Clark College. However, Reed
does tout an impressive number of
Rhodes scholars, ketamine dealers and
Foucault mansplainers.
But on April 1, an attempt was made
to bridge this devastatingly large gap
between the two colleges. Reed's very
own student newspaper, the· ·Reed
College Qu·est, decided to adopt the
name of the esteemed Pioneer Log for
-ALI:SUP {l'IONEER LOG
their "satire-only" April Fool's Day
the·
prank issue. •
their
The front page of the issue featured
a story boasting a dramatic spike in
'19
readership of the Quest, likely due to
the adoption of the Pioneer Log name - ·{-,•,:..,;.~:\.~ s of
brand recognition is real, folks. But the
real prank was expecting a newspaper
~- - longer than eight pages. "-{_.,.;. _._,.
At LC, students were less than
invested in the event.
Student Media Board member Marie
Leibniz '19 expressed confusion and r.kness
concern at the theft of the publication's s'
name. s. ..
"It's not hard to tell them apart, rdry
quality-wise," Leibniz said. "But I ly
thought satire was supposed to be rn
funny? This just sort of sounds rushed hall vape with
and sad. Are they okay?"
John Rickerson '20 was more some
sympathetic to the Reedie plight.
LAUREN KEEGAN/PIONEER LOG
"I don't think we should discourage
• the Reed College campus to see some was able to access the office's lone
their as_piration for greatness," an ami~~• secret meeting. •T hey
of the knockoff merchandise for herself 1976 Apple I desktop computer and
Rickerson said. "Honestly, it looks like and ask why the hell we had to be roped ·discovered that the editors wanted not· congre ate with student witches in
they could really use a win right now, into this mess. Upon her arrival, no to steal the logo but the logo's font, as the leton basement. It takes
and \hey're doing their best." Reedies were available for comment. the only font they had in their arsenal ·one 11" te leaf rea , .a single
Gordon Hayfield '22 espoused They were all doing lines of cocaine in was Comic Sans. ;:m nd "-h~ ,$quirrel
frustration with the irregular coverage the pool hall of Gray Campus Center What a silly misunderstanding! sacn c mon· t pringtime
of student media. and dancing to bad 'Sos music in the Hopefully now that the Quest sun. Fihning equipmentas dug out
"Here at LC, it's always PioLog this, Student Union. This gaggle of impaired has -learned how to perform basic of secret rooms in McAfee, just in
PioLog that," Hayfield said. "I say let
• students then made their way over to newspaper formatting functions, the time to take brochure pictures. These
them share the glory. God, why can't the Reed research nuclear reactor to Pioneer Log won't have to worry about pictures willb e used for ages to come.
'--- people talk more about my meme page?
run an experiment, which is definitely logo theft anymore. We can all go back Pros ~tudents are7i nvited to
That's where the REAL news is. I just
not concerning or problematic at all. to our mutual miserable existences of gaze· he clear skies,\Jush fields
learned how to deep fry."
After infiltrating the Quest editor's crying in the library and getting spit on and relative mental stability of the
A Pioneer Log reporter traveled to
office in a HAZMATs uit, the reporter by the sky. students.,.
•f rom the iCloud rise unto the heavens. "Dude, the ceremony sucks,'' Bas
g lt. ant Singh '21 said. "Hedonism? Cou-
Student claims that 'hella tight' re ples ating? Dandelio11b lowing?
nth Cryst \Ycasing?Whot:ares! Why
lete is there.a-ritual of putting MacBooks
friendship with professor is mutual all strung up dangerously close to Ultimate Frisbee
mocks. Legend says that circles? Worst of all, no one is talking
n carefull in th • about the real problems. 0.001 per
he ha cent6f,~/:U<l.entso verdose on allergy
By STEPHEN HANLEY Though she's been at LC for 15 years, Witclyffe seemed unconcerned
u rflies c ~ medS' ~¥~ year during the molting
Moreau is best known for the wide when asked about his· unfinished
oons. ceremony. •
TIU SEE THEM every semester. array of award-winning literature homework, stating it was "chill" if he
. of Lewis and #pollenpiopower, #sneezersare-
bey exchange knowing glances she's published in English, French and didn't turn in his assignments.
m your 9:10. They hang_ out at Russian - which doesn't seem to have "Yeah, I'm pretty sure Jess'll be fine rti_sts,b ~o;c~em peopletoo, #makeLCgreyagain."
' Well, at least our enrolled students
the door after class to chat, making had any effect on Witclyffe's decision with it ifI just go into her office hours,"
might' • finally get the aesthetic
plans to meet up and discuss that to greet her with "Yo, Teach!" every Witclyffe said. He shrugged when
P,e tliat had been falsely
upcoming paper. And you're pretty morning. reminde'd of Moreau's strict deadline
d¥e· o)hem.
sure you saw them getting a b~er "God, she's so cool," Witclyffe said, policy, reminding the Backdoor
together at Shift Drinks last weekend. "She's, like, a mad famous author or reporter that they were '!pretty tight."
But these aren't freshmen in the something. And she gave me an A-on "I was gonna get around to it last
throes of spring puppy love or old my last quiz, so that means I'm pretty night, · but then I started watching
senior pals enjoying their last class much a mad famous author too." her old TEDx videos," Witclyffe said.
together - it's just your average Witclyffe re-adjusted the polyester "She has this really good one about
student-professor friendship at Lewis beret he got on Amazon for five dollars the timeless subversiveness of the
& Clark College. With the college's before proceeding. • cigarette, so naturally I had to go out
small classes that cater specifically "You could say we're pretty tight, and buy a pack of Newports."
to the skills of each instructor, it y'know?" Witclyffe said. This decision did not go unnoticed
should come as no surprise t4at many Professor Moreau expressed a by Witclyffe's fellow students, who
undergraduates develop impactful similar fondness for Witclyffe, even if claim that he "smelled pretty fuckin'
relationships with their favorite her admiration was a bit more muted, bad" throughout the last week.
teachers, But there's a thin line "Did you say Leo Witclyffe?" "I saw him chainsmoking by
between respectful reverence and Moreau said. "Which class is he in?" the gazebo right before class on
frenzied idolatry. And as students Moreau then attempted to find him Wednesday," Gabbie Michaelson '21
begin to fully immerse themselves on WebAdvisor. The acclaimed author said. "It's like he wants.us to know he's·
in their studies to prepare for finals, commended Witclyffe's dedication a smoker or something."
they may find themselves slipping into to perfecting the participe passe verb Whether this tactic was successful,
fanaticism for their favorite professors. tense once his picture appeared on her however, is questionable ~ when the
We reached out to that annoying screen, with some exceptions. Backdoor reporter attempted to follow
kid in your French' class, Theo "He would do well "'to complete up with Professor Moreau on this
Witclyffe '22, to discuss bis friendship at least some of the required story, she seemed to have forgotten
with Professor Jessamine Moreau. MyFrenchLab exercises," Moreau said. who Witclyffe was again. KATE SAYLOR/PIONEER LOG