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Volume 92, Issue 6

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2019-04-26

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Vol. 92 No.6 FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019 www :piolog.com
Festival of Scholars celebrates student work
$tudents deliver presentations and performances at the annual. Festival of Scholars and Artists
By CAsSIDY HARRIS variability. Groups can change, based
on the group members, over time.
STAMM DINING Room and the People would rather trust an individ
classrooms of J.R. Howard Hall ual than a group."
filled with students and staff on She elaborated on why studying
April 19 for the sixth annual Festival this is important.
of Scholars and Artists. Students "Understanding what makes apolo
of all class years and disciplines gies effective can help solve intergroup
displayed their research in poster conflict with reconciliation, especial
sessions, speaker panels and thesis ly with international conflicts," Arun
presentations. Additionally;_ there said.
were various visual art and art Morgan Heithcock '22 attended
history presentations in the Hoffman the "Apologies" session. She felt that
Gallery, music performances in the venue was much too small for the
Evans Auditorium and a dance show amount of students who attended.
in Agnes Flanagan Chapel. Students "I loved the presentations,
presented their work in designated but was a little disappointed in
morning, afternoon and evening how the venues were handled,"
sessions with special event sessions Heithcock said. "There were way too
in-between. Classes were canceled all many people in small classrooms.
day to encourage students to attend Regardless, the student presenters
and support their peers. did such a great job, and you
Natalie Stroud '19, Althea Billings could . tell that they were really
'19 and Malavika Arun '19 presented knowledgeable and passionate about
their research in the second morning their topics and that the audience
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session, entitled "Apologies." was interested."
Stroud's thesis, "Why Do States As part of the Festival of Scholars and Artists, English students perform James Joyce's "Wysses" in the Watzek foyer. Although many of the panels and
Leave International Organizations? special event presentations focused
Explaining the 2016 Brexit Vote," Scandals and Catholic Perceptions connects different disciplines. that a lot of people turned out." on senior theses, seniors were not
explored the social, political and of the Press." Arun's thesis, The seats were filled with Arun presented on het research• the only students that presented
economic factors that pushed "Effectiveness of an Apology : Group attendees before the session even with Associate Professor of Psychol their research at the Festival.
the United Kingdom to leave the Entitativity and Apology Strength", began, leading many to sit on the ogy Diana J Leonard on intergroup LC Natural History Club (NHC)
European Union. Billings presented examined the relationship between floor or stand. apologies. • member Grace Reilly '21 presented
on public perceptions· of the press perceived group eohesiveness and "I thought it was amazing, it was a "Individuals are predictable," her project, "A Look Into the Small:
after the Catholic sex abuse scandals, the strength of their apologies. The lot more people than I was exp.ecting," Arun said. "You know what their val A Scientific Exploration," in an
in a thesis entitled "Don't Shoot diversity Qf these presentations was Stroud said. "The Festival of Scholars ues are. They are one single µnit, as afternoon poster session.
the Messenger: Clergy Sex Abuse just one example of how the Festival is a great event and 1 am really happy opposed to groups. There is a lot of "Students Present" continued on page 4
Kwibuka honors the victin1s of the Rwandan gellocide
The Dallaire Scholarship Committee hosted the Kwibuka on the 25th International Day of Reflection
By GELSEY PLAZA Lieutenant-General. Students eligible genocide happens, we continually deny dissatisfaction with the lack of stu is a humanity (sic) crisis. People need
for the Dallaire Scholarship must be each other through division." dents in attendance .. an education to see how hate and seg
LEWIS & CLARK'S Dallaire Rwandan and must enroll in the Ac Clairagneau became involved with "I was not satisfied because the regation damages humanity."
Scholarship Committee hosted ademic English Studies program for the Dallaire Scholarship Committee last majority of the attendants were older The Kwibuka both in D.C. and LC
a Kwibuka on April 14 in honor one academic year. Fabrice Sibomana year because her friend, Eddyne Ukun people who work here or live nearby," were opportunities for reflection and
of the 25th Annual International Day received the Dallaire Scholarship for ze, was a previous AES scholar. For Sibomana said. "The presence of stu standing in solidarity with the Rwan
of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide in 2018-19. He's at LC exclusively for Clairagneau, the trip to D.C. served dents was not satisfying. These older dan community. Every year, Kwibuka
Rwanda. During the _genocide,w hich AES and to improve his English. Si as a communal space to focus on her people maybe already know some asks people of all backgrounds to come
occurred in the time of the Rwandan bomana, along with Dallaire Scholar Rwandan identity. thing about the genocide and respect together, support survivors and ensure
Civil War, members of the Hutu ethnic ship Committee representatives Liza "Going to D.C., we got to meet a lot it, but younger people may need to that events like the Rwandan genocide
majority in the east-central African na Clairagneau '21, Ocean Eale '19 and of Rwandan students and have time educate themselves on it. A genocide are never forgotten.
tion of Rwanda murdered as many as retired head of AES Joann Geddes, and space to focus on the commemo
800,000 people, mostly of the minority attended the 25tl_ic ommemoration of ration with other Rwandan students,''
Tutsi community. To commemorate the the Rwandan Genocide in Washington Clairagneau said. "There were a lot of
tragedy and focus efforts on moving D.C. on April 7, the anniversary of the different feelings. When we were in
forward and rebuilding, the Rwandan first day of the genocide. •D .C., it was a very powerful experience.
people developed Kwibuka, which Eale, a German studies major, to meet with other Rwandans who are
means "to remember" or "remem became involved with the committee not back home and what it's like be
brance" in Kinyarwanda, the official while studying the Holocaust. Ac ing here and what it's like following
language of Rwanda. cording to Eale, many of the Dallaire the lives of American people. Having
Former Ambassador to Guinea scholars have been directly impacted the Kwibuka here, we were both com
Joyce Leader, who served as deputy by the genocide against the Tutsi. Eale _ memorating and also organizing so it
to the U.S. ambassador in Rwanda was involved in -planning the trip to was a different dynamic than that of
during the genocide, delivered the D.C. the Kwibuka in D.C."
keynote address at the event. During "My time in D.C. was very mov Sibomana also found the trip to
the event, there were reflections from ing," Eale said. "We got to hear from D.C. to be moving, as he was able to
David Rawson, who served as the U.S. multiple speakers from the Diplomat connect with other Rwandans.
Ambassador to Rwanda from 1993-96, ic Corps as well as from a survivor "I got to meet other Rwandans
and Niels Marquardt '75, an LC alum from the genocide. She gave a very and experience this commeinoration
nus and Diplomat-in-Residence. personal testimony. Her testimony that I respect and that I'm connected
Lewis & Clark's Dallaire Schol made me think of the term 'denial,' towards," Sibomana said. "Like Rwan
arship honors the work and vision which was a ·common theme through dans, I cared about the significance of
of Romeo Dallaire, who served as out the event. When you hear denial the Kwi_bukaI. loved seeing other peo
the former commander of the Unit in the context of genocide, I think of ple who support it."
ed Nations Peacekeeping Mission to people who denied the Holocaust, for Sibomana thought that the Kwibuka PHOTO COURTESY OF LC WEBSI'f-E
Rwanda as well as the Canadian Army example. However, when we deny that held at LC went well, but he expressed Romeo Dallaire, former commander of the UN Mission to Rwanda spea~ng at LC
Unpacking Title IX Dance Critique Poetry Circle EcoFilm Festival Athlete of the Week
A deep dive into the process of filing a Title IX After four years, graduating senior Sydney Students create welcoming space to sh&re pieces In celebration of Earth Day, the Hollywood Despite having a significant amount of talent, LC
complaint at LC and the methods employed to Owada scrutinizes institutional support of the written by themselves or other poets, trying to Theatre showcased four films relating to various athletes receive the NWC Student-Athlete oftbe
prevent future sexual misconduct. dance program. by.ild a suppoitive writing community. environmenta1 topics. Week award less than players from other colleges.
See page 2 See page 4 See page 8 See page 12 See page 14

FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019
2 NEWS
IX
A comprehensive look at the Title process
Title IX officials explain response process for sexual misconduct claims and students provide feedback
By HANNA MERZBACH & investigation and reach an outcome.
.. ALIX SOLIMAN Participating in an investigation can be
a significant time commitment for the
TITLE IX IS A section of the students involved.
Education Amendments Act Osmond estimated that 80 percent
of 1972, which states that "No of those who start the formal complaint
person in the United States shall, on process complete it, although she said
the basis of sex, be excluded from that many do not even start the process.
participation in, be denied the benefits "Some decide not even •t o file a
of, or be subjected to discrimination formal complaint and just work with
under any education program or whatever resources for support they
activity receiving Federal financial can get without filing a complaint,"
assistance." While Title IX covers a Osmond said. "I think I see more of
variety of protections for different those people who maybe report but
issues of sex-based discrimination, a don't want to go through the formal
Title IX violation colloquially refers process."
to incidents of sexual misconduct Margeaux Reed '19, a member of
at an educational institution. It is the Feminist Student Union (FSU)
through Title IX that students who and a trained Sexual Assault Response
have experienced sexual misconduct or Advocate (SARA), echoed this
harassment may seek recourse at their sentiment.
institution. "There are institutional surveys
According to Lewis & Clark's 2018 and things that come out, but those
crime report about-the previous year, are wildly inaccurate compared to
there were six cases of rape, four of just what I see on a weekly basis (in
fondling, one of incest/statutory rape, the FSU)," Reed said. "There· are a
one of dating violence, one of domestic lot of people who come through our •
violence and four of stalking on doors that don't end up going to tlie
campus. These statistics, however, only institution."
reflect cases where formal complaints If a report is made, but no formal
were made. complaint is filed, the Title IX team
It is a common misconception that typically does not move forward with
submitting a report of a Title IX sexual an investigation. In this case, there wiil
misconduct violation will automatically be no disciplinary actions, much the
lead to a formal investigation. In fact, same as cases that go unreported.
formal investigation is a secondary The team makes an exception ~ot his
step that must be initiated by the rule if the records show that multiple
student. The student may file a "formal reports have been made implicating the
complaint," after tlie initial report, in sexual misconduct of one individual.
order for an investigation to be opened. This gives the team authority to move
According to tlie LC website, forward with an investigation without
the Title IX team . is convened and a formal complaint filed by a student.
supported by Assistant Dean of Student This ca,n be done if there are "concerns
Rights and Responsibilities Charlie for campus safety and wellbeing," PIONEER LOG ARCHIVES
Ahlquist,. who meets with all involved according to McCauley, or if the issue any physical, documentary, or other publicly released. For instance, if the In order to combat cases like
parties prior to the hearing. is . "pervasive enough," according to evidence. As part of the investigation, Respondent is ultimately dismissed these, Osmond is currently focused
Associate Vice President for Figueroa. .the College will provide an opportunity from the college, there may be a on implementing more. pre:-entative
Institutional Research and Planning Based on her experience speaking for the parties to present evidence notation on their transcript of their measures.
Mark Figueroa, tl:ie Title IX with survivors of sexual violence in her and suggest witnesses who should be dismissal, but no explanation as to "As a public healtli professional,
Coordinator, has "responsibility for role in the FSU, Reed questioned how interviewed:" why. The outcome will not appear on I really want to not have to be an
overseeing 1!11T itle IX compliance, the institutions deals with trauma. Outcomes are not so simple as a. their official police record unless a advocate for a lot of people - I'd rather
including complaints of sexual "From an advocacy perspective, guilty or not guilty verdict. criminal procedure is initiated, which prevent it from happening at all,"
misconduct" and Associate Dean of I have a lot of complaints with the "It's not necessarily a matter of would be entirely outside the purview Osmond said.
Students and Director of Student system: that it re-traumatizes people, discrediting the Complainant .or of the LC Title IX team. Reporting Currently, LC requires all first-year
Support Kayleigh McCauley acts as the that it requires people to go to great trying to determine if the Respondent a crime is an option for survivors of students to complete a Title IX modul~
Title IX Case Manager. There are also lengths to prove themselves," Reed is 'guilty,' but rather trying to sexual misconduct and harassment; and attend a Pioneer Success Institute
deputy coordinators from all three LC said. "There's a little bit of a discrepancy find a proportional response to however, taking claims to outside law· (PSI) session on consent, which
campuses. there between what they say as part of the complaint," Reed said. "That enforcement may bring its own set of students have reviewed positively .
Associate Director for Health their vision for justice and what they proportion is subjective, and that's challenges. according to Osmond. In an effort to
Promotion Melissa Osmond, who actually make survivors do." where there's friction. People feel that The team places a strong emphasis build upon these preventive measures,
is also the Sexual Assault Response Alumna Eve Ben Ezra '14 described the proportional outcome was too low." on confidentiality. Even if multiple LC hired Ariella Frishberg as a Gender
Network Coordinator, is tlie first to making a formal Title IX complaint The possible outcomes include, students make reports against the Based Violence Prevention Coordinator
reach out after the report is filed. while at LC regarding emotional abuse, but are not limited to, disciplinary same person, they are not notified of last November after receiving a three
She notifies the student of available coercion and withdrawal of consent probation from school activities, forms one another. year grant from the U.S. Department
resources, like counseling services, and described how going through of restitution, removal from campus "We keep all the reports of Justice's Office of Violence against
Student Support Services (SSS) or trauma makes it harder to prove that housing, suspension, disciplinary confidential, so to identify individuals Women (OVW).
.support groups, then offers to meet the trauma occurred. The Title IX dismissal, revocation of admission and put -them together as a support "Basically what my role is is coming
to discuss the options. The rest of the process has changed since Ben Ezra and/or degree and the withholding of sort of mechanism, we wouldn't do in and looking at what is already in place
team then reaches out to tlie student to filed her complaint, however, the a degree. Forms of restorative justice, that because that would be a breach of to support survivors of violence on this
see how they want to proceed. reality of recounting trauma remains like community service or education, c·onfidentiality," Figueroa sai.d. campus, our practices around Title IX
"It's not at the discretion of the Title the same. inay also be considered. According to the LC Sexual processes, campus safety processes and
IX team to say, 'Hey, we're going to do "I felt like the process wasn't very When trying to find a proportional Misconduct Policy, any LC community to also implement a comprehensive
this,"' Figueroa said. "If a student tells trauma informed," Ben Ezra said. response, tlie team takes a range of member can make a report to the Title preventing program which includes
us 'I don't want to move forward,' or 'I "As I've learned about trauma, things factors into account. According to IX team, Campus· Safety, Campus a bystander intervention program
don't want tliis done,' we're going to fragment, things come back at different LC's Sexual Misconduct Policy, these Living or a trained SARA. Though component," Frishberg said.
respect the wishes of the student." times. There was this expectation tliat include "(1) the Respondent's prior reports can be made anonymously, These voluntary programs would
The team reaches out to the student my trauma reaction would be 'Oh, I conduct history; (2) how the College when filing a complaint, the student educate participants on the role
twice before closing the case. If the remember every single detail of this has sanctioned similar incidents in must submit their name. In this case, they can play in preventing acts of
student is not ready to talk, they have because it was so traumatizing that the past; (3) ·the nature and violence . the report is viewable to both parties. misconduct from happening. In this
the option to reopen the case on a later now it's stuck in my brain,' where the of the conduct at issue; (4) the impact All faculty and staff . are required new role, Frishberg is also working
date. truth of the matter is that my personal of the conduct on the Complainant; to report any knowledge of sexual to assemble a campus coordinated
"If people still don't want to reply trauma response was just to dissociate (5) the impact of the conduct on misconduct on campus. response team (CCRT). Student
back, we don't think it's in tlie best from things. So I would have no idea the community, its members, or its . Rosemary Elliot '19 described filing representative applications for this
interest to keep sort of nagging people about details, no idea about when property; (6) whether the Respondent a formal Title IX sexual misconduct committee are now open for positions
after that second time," Figueroa said.· things took place." •• has accepted responsibility for their complaint during her sophomore year, next fall.
. "But we've also had occasions where Formal complaints . must be actions; (7) whether the Respondent when ihe said she was drugged at a Osmond and Frishberg hope that
something could have happened in the investigated before they may be is reasonably likely to engage in the party. developing resources- like the CCRT
past, and tlien tliey decide 'I'm ready to referred to a hearing panel for conduct in the future; (8) the need to "(The Title IX team) asked me to will help prevent Title IX violations
talk about it now.'" disciplinary action. According to· deter similar conduct by others; and point out the person that I remember from happening in the first place.
According to the Sexual Misconduct the LC Sexual Misconduct Policy, (9) any other mitigating or aggravating last talking to," Elliot said. "I pointed "True prevention work- is abuut
Policy, the college aims to i.:omplete "The investigator will conduct the circumstances, including the College's him out and they talked to him and behavior change, not just raising
investigations within 20 business days investigation in a manner appropriate values." then just sent me an email saying that awareness and providing information
of the report, and reach an "outc_ome," in light of the circumstances of the case, After an outcome is determined, he seemed 'very surprised' and that he about resources, and that's ~he're we
or a final decision, within 60 business which will typically include interviews both the Complainant and Respondent said he didn't do it." want to move to," Osmond said.
days. Depending on the complexity of with the Complainant, the Respondent, have the opportunity to appeal the Her deputy coordinator asked if she
the case and scheduling conflicts, it and any witnesses. The interviews will decision. would like to speak to the Respondent, The Pioneer Log's reporting on
often takes much longer to finish tlie be supplemented by the gathering of The case resolutions are never but she declined. Title IX is ongoing.

FRIDAY,A PRIL 26, 20f9
NEWS 3
LC
TEDx event announced to debut at next fall_
Students will discuss many topics at LC's first TEDx titled "The Deconstruction of Everything We Know"
By GEI.SEY PLAZA commjttee for TEDx.
"Even if they are not presenting
LEWIS & CLARK'S first TEDx at the event, they can still attend
event, "The Deconstruction and be involved that way," Magana
of Everything We Know," will said. "This is an opportunity for the
provide the LC community with an LC community to learn from others,
opportunity to share and engage and learn things they, as students,
with their powerful ideas. The event might not be learning about in class.
is scheduled to i:ake place Oct. 19 TEDxLewis&ClarkCollege is also built
later this year. TED, which stands to be the platform that helps inspire
• for technology, entertainment and people to engage with each other.
design, began as a nonprofit in the I learn so much from my peers and
1980s devoted to spreading. ideas in what we are doing is just providing
short, powerful talks. The TEDx event the space for that deeper learning."
is student-organized and was inspired LC's TEDx event will be about
by Tuse Mahenya '21. three hours long, featuring four
Mahenya, an English major and to six speakers and two showings
political economy minor from Dar of recorded talks from larger TED
es Salaam, Tanzania, started the events. The speakers will have the
licensing process for TEDx last fall in entire summer to prepare their·
hopes of giving students a platform to talks, as well as the beginning of the
share their ideas. She hopes that the fall semester to rehearse with one
theme will prompt speakers to share another. Since TED requires each
experiences where their initial ideas speaker to have ·a mentor, many of the
were challenged. mentors will be LC professors.
Before coming to LC, Mahenya Mahenya hopes that TEDx will
participated in a TEDx event whil.e become a recurring event at LC and
attending a United World Colleges that every student will experience
(UWC) high school in eSwatini, at least one TED event during their
formerly Swaziland. college experience.
"I came from a UWC and then ''I'd like TEDxLewis&ClarkCollege
came to the U.S. and was obviously to be an event as memorable as the
very shocked," Mahenya said. "UWC Race Monologues, or Once Upon A
values pushes you to listen to people, Weekend here," Mabenya said. "I think J,
especially when you don't agree with MICAEL MUNROE-ALLSUP/PIONEER LOG it offers a similar sense of connection
them. And that's just something that Mahenya thinks that TED is a TED next fall semester. said. "With a TEDx event, anyone can and belonging for the LC community.·
I didn't feel like anyone, or very few great platform for people to listen, as McGee is excited to see a TEDx speak about any subject they choose, It provides a voice for ideas that we
people, have in the classroom here ... people tend to view these talks even event happening on campus because and to me that's extremely liberating. would otherwise not hear; it gives a
There's no way someone will change if when they do not initially agree with she thinks it will allow student voices I chose to co-organize this event with new perspective to ideas we've heard
they're too scared to say exactly how them. She wants this kind of platform to be· heard in an unconventional Tuse (Mahenya) because when I was one too many.times. TED bas done
they feel. For example, in the extreme for students here at LC. Mahenya fashion. younger, I was homeschooled. TED an impeccable job of creating this
version, racist people will continue is currently working with her co "Lewis & Clark hosts many talks were really formative to my image and setting a literal stage for
to be racist because you're not telling organizer, Ariel McGee '21, as well as symposium (sic), but those talks can individual beliefs and to my education conversations that matter, so I hope
them to stop. You're just making them a team of six other students, in order be restricting because they have such as a whole." that our TEDx emulates the same
do their racism really quietly." to prepare for the implementation of specialized and specific topics," McGee Eva Magana '20 is on the student kind of sensation."
ASLC discusses allocation of funds for student groups
In recent meeting, ASLC unanimously votes to approve SOC allocations and changes to various· bylaws
By NATALIE RICH At the meeting, ASLC Vice it is a more communal event and do last year but ran into scheduling them and more them telling us what's
President Alden Chatfield '19 asked helps cut back on some of the cost for problems. valuable to them."
THE ASSOCIATED Students of why the number of funding requests individual organizations doing the "A lot of things didn't happen that The allocation decision was then
Lewis & Clark (ASLC) met on had dropped from almost 100 clubs same thing." were supposed to," Stratton said. put to a vote. It passed unanimously.
April 18 and discussed Student the previous year. Stratton explained Stratton added that this SOC "This year we were able to meet with "I think this year's allocations vote
Organizations Committee (SOC) that he facilitated club collaboration • funding process is noticeably different everyone we were supposed to." was pretty standard," Chatfield said
budget allocations, new legislation and to streamline funding for events. from past years. Stratton added that they were via email.
ad hoc reports. Student Organizations "A lot of it was consolidating the "This year I really tried to revamp able to eliminate "cookie cutter cuts," The rest of the meeting was
Coordinator Tom Stratton '20 began goals that (two organizations) had it and try to change the whole process which are sweeping cuts that do not dedicated to discussing changes to
the meeting by reporting on the. and the events they bad planned out and change what SOC does," Stratton take into account individual needs of bylaws. One such bylaw change was
progress made the previous weekend into a multi-organizational event," said. "What a lot of people said what any given club. . moving the responsibility of Director
allocating funds to clubs, student Stratton said. "This is for two main they wanted (was) a lot of inter-club "The example I like to give is that of Elections from the sitting president
unions and other groups. According reasons: one being that at SOC we· connectedness. So I took it up with_ there's a food clyb on campus and a to the incoming president. Director
to recorded minutes, SOC spent 14 believe having more organizations SOC to reach out to organizations symposium On campus (that both of Elections Mary Claire Spurgin '21
hours on Sunday and two hours on and club cooperation is something who work well together to foster need food)," Stratton said. "Food to commented on the reason behind the
Monday deciding the· allocations for that is huge. Not only does it help something. It's not something that them are two very different levels of change via email.
the 2019-20 school year. 75 clubs bad turn out and promote the event, but SOC has traditionally done." importance. So what we did is we had "Cabinet has three appointed
asked for funding and 51 received the it also •g ets a range of perspectives This funding process was the had the clubs look at what was positions - Auditor; Chief of Staff,
minimum requested. 73 out of the on the event and cultures in •t he an attempt to revitalize SOC's most important to them. This year and Director of Elections," Spurgin
75 clubs received 80 percent of what event. Secondly, it helps us with the •r eputation. SOC also met with dozens was a lot less guessing and a lot less us said via email. "Before this bill
they had requested. budgeting because we can show that of clubs, which they had attempted to trying to interpret what's valuable to was voted on, the sitting President
appointed the Director of Elections,
while the President-elect appointed
the Auditor and Chief of Staff.
Followi.ng the Constitution in the
appointment process was strange
and disjointed because of that, and
it didn't make sense to Elections
Committee (the group of us who
helped draft the legislation) that
the President-elect shouldn't be
responsible for choosing the Director
of Elections they would be working
with in their own Cabinet."
According to Stratton, the changes
implemented were part of an oyerall
attempt to alter bylaws to reflect what
had been already occun:ing. Spurgin
commented on the change.
~ "This change was one_part-·at
a broad overhaul of the elections
legislation to modernize the way ASLC
runs elections and generally make the
process more logical," Spurgin said.
Chatfield, like Spurgin, expressed
satisfaction with the changes.
"I am really happy with the
changes," Chatfield said. "Elections
are an important part of how ASLC
preserves its democratic .foundation,
and it was a relief to see that -
committee's bylaws receive a much
needed update to better reflect how
ARRAN HASHIM/PIONEER LOG our Constitution has changed "in the
ASLC Senators convene in a Hgward classroom for a meeting where they prepare for the upcoming academic year, reviewing SOC allocations and ne~ legislation. past few years."

FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019
4 NEWS
Peer Body Project plans to tackle issue·s
that contrib_ute to a negative body iinage
Peer-facilitated discussion groups are being introduced to address campus-wide issues
MICEAL MUNROE-ALLSUP/PlONEER LOG
By AUDREY BARRETT are struggling with negative eating with individuals with eating disorders as part of the trade-off for agreeing
patterns or body image issues. Asso in the past, has high hopes for the to be a research site for them, they're
NEGATIVE BODY IMAGE is one ciate Dean of Students for Health and program and noted its relevance on a providing all the training to us for
of the major factors which con Wellness and Chief Psychologist John college campus. Polzin believes that free."
tributes to the .development of Hancock said that while eating disor through active and sensitive discus If the project goes well next year,
eating disorders. Studies have shown ders are not at an unprecedented level sion, expectations around body image the Office of Health Promotion and
that college-aged students, in partic at LC right now, body image is always can change. Wellness office hopes it can become
ular, suffer from this dissatisfaction an important factor in students' over "I think the main thing we can do a permanent part of LC. Hancock be
with their bodies. Beginning next fall, all wellness. is change the culture, and you can't lieves the project will promote holistic
the Office of Health Promotion and "We know that across the nation, change the culture around our feelings well being among students.
Wellness is introducing the Peer Body young people are very vulnerable to around our bodies without talking "To feel bad about one's body is a
Project, a peer-facilitated discussion these conditions, (such as) anorexia, about it," Polzin said. sad state of affairs; it leads to less en
space for Lewis & Clark students to •b ulimia, binge· eating; these are dis The discussion-based model is joyment of life, and it leads to anxiety
talk abo.ut issues of body image, how orders that cut across gender, they cut particularly appealing. Not only is it a in relationships, and all sorts of nega
cultural discourse favors certain body across socioeconomic class," Hancock space for students to gain leadership tive emotions," Hancock said. "So by
types over others and how these ideas said. "There are really serious and po skills in the public health arena, but supporting body image we support
relate to overall mental and physical tentially life-threatening consequences Polzin additionally emphasized the mental health."
health. for eating disorders." potential effectiveness of the peer-to The office of Health Promotion
Part of a-nationwide research project Individuals with anorexia are six peer dynamic. and Wellness is accepting peer facili
led by the Oregon Research Institute, times more likely to die prematurely, "I love this model because it gets tator applications until the end of the
the Peer Body Project will introduce while those suffering from bulimia peers talking to peers about the pres semester, or until all 12 positions have
free Body Project educational curric are twelve times more likely to die sures we have," Polzin said. "I think been filled by qualified applicants.
ulum to colleges and universities. In prematurely. Other health conditions it's gonna destigmatize, • I think it's You can find the application and more
exchange, colleges will act as test sites can also result from long periods of gonna allow for folks to start to think information on the LC website at by
for the researchers' curriculum de disordered eating, such as osteoporo about it diffei:ently ... even· though scanning the QR code below.
livery methods. Students and faculty sis, organ failure and gastrointestinal these are the messages we are seeing
alike are excited about the potential of distress. The Peer Body Project aims and the experience we are having, we
the Peer Body Project. to improve students' body image be can choose to look at it differently and
Dorrell Thompson '21 thinks that fore an eating disorder can develop. support each other, to think critically
the· Peer ·Body Project will be a valu Furthermore, the project could serve about it."
able addition to LC. as a conduit for larger cultural change. Although this is technically a re
"I think a program like this could One of the goals o:( the project is to search project, LC's health center
be very beneficial, especially on a col foster a more iflclusive view of beauty, directors hope the Peer Body Project
lege campus where students are begin and to encourage students to embrace will evolve into a robust health out
ning to mold their young adult identity," self acceptance rather than working reach program. Hancock expressed
said Thompson. towards an unhealthy or unattainable optimism about the lasting impact this
The Peer Body Project recognizes ideal of thinness. initiative could have on LC's Health
that issues of body image are tight Hancock said that students have and Wellness Services.
ly intertwined with the occurrence of shown a lot of interest so far, reveal "The thing that really grabbed me For more information on
eating disorders. While this will not ing a desire to discuss the often taboo about this project is that it is really an
the Peer Body Project,
be an eating disorder support group, topic of body image. outreach and support program for stu
the program will potentially serve ·as Associate Director of Case Manage dents," he said. "There is in this first scan this QR code
an intervention for individuals who ment Aimee Polzin, who has worked year a research component to it, and
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OPINIONS 5
We didn't start the fire, but we increase the risk
Without DSAs, students create fire hazards by smoking in the woods and leaving cigarette butts behind
By RILEY HANNA place ·where meeting new people wooded areas off-campus have on the-ground. Sometimes, one spark cyclical, high-intensity fires (due to
was inevitable. Many students feel become increasingly popular places can be enough to set·a forest alight. the accumulation of brush over long
MANY STUDENTS continue the deficient social scene without to smoke. While going into the forest According to the Keep Oregon periods of time) every 100 to 450
to mourn the loss of them. While this loss of a community seems like an opportunity to take in Green Association, _in- Oregon alone years. Yet, we are living in a quickly
our beloved Designated space has been a frequent topic of the scenery and destress, in an instant 24 wildfires have been caused by changing world, and our rainy slice
Smoking Areas (DSAs), which were discussion throughout the student that pleasant moment could turn into smoking, which have led to three of paradise is not exempt to this
removed when Lewis & Clark became body, the removal of the DSAs also a widespread disaster. For example, acres burnt and $32,645 in costs. change.
a smoke-free campus in 2018. The ·carries a much more pressing threat. say someone does not completely put While this number seems The University of Maryland Center
DSAs served as a social area, a Due to the absence of DSAs, out their cigarette, or simply drops it relatively small, it is important to for Environmental Science created
consider the fact that in the past an interactive web application called
few years, the West Coast has seen a "Future Urban Climates," where
drastic increase in the frequency and scientists analyzed how the climates
intensity of wildfires. Historically, of urban areas will change by 2080
the West Coast experienced cyclical,. and matched each city's expected
low-intensity fires that kept forests climate with the current climate
healthy by clearing out brush and of another location. By 2080, the
insects considered to be pests, climate of Portland is expected
providing nutrients for the soil and to be similar to the· climate of the
giving dormant seeds an opportunity metropolitan area of Sacramento,
to sprout. However, fire suppression California.
became increasingly popular as the The effects of climate change
West Coast became will only worsen
more populated. over time, and
We are living in a
This historical accordi~g to the
cycle has thus been quickly changing world, Intergovernmental
disrupted, resulting Panel •on Climate
and our rainy slice of
in a build-up of Change special
highly flammable paradise is not exempt report released last
brush; which is a October, we are
to this change.
primary cause of predicted to feel
the recent wildfire its most severe
epidemic. effects much
Another reason sooner than we
for this increase in wildfires is originally anticipated. Thus, this
climate change, as climate change has wildfire epidemic will continue to
caused an increase in temperature persist and will most likely worsen.
throughout the globe. According to the Thus, with these factors
National Oceanic and Atmospheric increasing the risk of catastrophic
Administration, on the West Coast, forest fires, it may seem that
10 out of the past 15 years have been there is little we can contribute as
the warmest years on record. Thus, individuals. While we as individuals
this warming has caused longer, more may not be able to effect monumental
intense periods of drought and build change to the state of our climate,
up of dry brush, the perfect fuel for we still have the ability to decrease
wildfires. risk by eliminating hazards, such as
One might think that the Pacific the presence of smoking in sensitive
Northwest is at a generally low risk areas. That being said, DSAs should
for wildfires due to high precipitation be brought back. Students are
and moderate temperatures. This continuing and will continue to
has been historically true according smoke, and we should provide a safe,
to the Oregon Forests Resource semi-contained space in order to do
Institute, as the temperate so without the threat of potential
MiCEAL MUNROE-ALLSUP/PIONEER LOG rainforest ·biome has experienced environmental destruction.
Honieward bound: not all post-grads stay in Portland
The stigma of returning home after college is keenly felt by many, but they should not feel inadequate
By MACKENZIE BATH that way, and is it warranted? I find after college seems like a smarter right away. After being at home, I after graduation, but those that do
myself feeling as if I have somehow choice than spending the last month could find a place there, back here should not be discouraged on account
EVERY SENIOR has been asked failed by returning home, yet logically of school ignoring schoolwork in . in Portland or anywhere else in the of embarrassment. It is an opportuni
where they are headed after know that I have not. favor of applications for jobs or world. Going home gives me time to ty to spend the end of college being a
graduation, and sometimes I College is an expensive and graduate school. It also opens up the plan ounhe next chapter of my life. student and have more time later for
do not want to tell people my plans. time-consuming venture. People possibilities of where we can go next. Not everyone has the option of life planning, which seems to me to be
It feels like everyone has some sort of want to believe that this investment I do not need to have the answers staying at home for any period of time the opposite of a failure.
stake in my future. No matter what was worth it. "Worth it" is often
my answer is, whoever is asking me quantified by having at least a some
seems compelled to share their own what desirable job after graduation
opinion. Many graduates are staying and a place to live. When I was grow
in Portland, and people are excited ing up, I was always told that I need
for them whether or not the student ed a college degree to be successful.
has a job lined µp. Although these Now that I am about to finish earning
graduates are going to be living in my degree, I want to start in on that
the same city, they will be doing. so success I was promised. I understand
as a new person: a college graduate. that this will probably not happen
The perception is that-this will be an quickly and that my degree is not a
exciting experience, one defined by guarantee for anything in my future.
a sense of It. seems that
freedom that Not everyone has the option of other peo
rjiey have ple do not
staying home for any •p eriod
earned by understand
completing of time after graduation, but that. People
school. will ask me
those that do should not be
On the why I want
other hand, discouraged on account of to go h9me
some students after I grad-
embarr<;1ssment:
are going back uate. When
home, and I tell them
this garners that I do not
a much have a job
different reaction than the approval yet, they give me vaguely reassuring
those staying in Portland receive. I pats or semi-encouraging words. In
know this from personal experience: their eyes, I can see that they already
as of recently, I am joining the think I have failed.
group of students returning home However, going home after
after graduation. After hearing that college is not a failure. It is a cost C,Q
a student is returning home after effective move that can help you
graduation, most people scrunch their get on your feet. If you do not have OM
faces into a mixed expression of pity a job, it would be ir:responsible to
and disappointment. They try not to start paying rent anywhere. Many
ask if it is because we ~ann ot find a job. people do not have the money, from
Often, they will ask how long we plan their family or otherwise, to continue
on staying there. The message here is living in Portland after graduation.
clear: those who go home after college To have some time where you can
CHARLOTTE FRENCH/PIONEER LOG
somehow messed up. Why do we feel focus solely on figuring out your life

FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019
6 OPINIONS
Dance program is still kicking, but not by much
LC's dance community suffers from insufficient support, restricting its ability to continue to develop
By SYDNEY OWADA for much of our pride and praise, the The amount of useable dance the consequences of ignoring our as a liberal arts institution could be
program's· resulting structure does space within the department also program's needs as well as to operating.
STUDENTS FLEW from the· not leave room for upper-ilivision limits class availability as well as the understand the growth t.hat could I do not niean forth is to be a demand
catwalks, cartwheeled overhead, courses focused on technical training. efficiency with which we can practice, occur if some of these needs were for immeiliate funds; we are all well
scrambled down poles and Our course levels do not extend past create and improve our art .. The Black met. For example, LC's program has aware that the college is struggling to
swept across the room, enthralling 200, Composition and Improvisation Box Theater in Fir Acres was built the potential be on par with •R eed determine its current budget priorities.
audiences packed wall-to-wall within (TH-308) being the exception; even for one department, but two types of College's. Reed has grabbed the I present this to draw awareness to the
the Black Box - or so the story goes. . then, ·many students who enroll are programs; because our work is rarely attention of prospective students and • plight. of the· dance program in hopes
"X" stood for "Extravaganza" because beginners. A":dditionally, two of the collaborative, theatre- and •d ance Portland dance community members that decision-makers will consfder
that was what the Fir Acres dance four technique classes available in the concentration students partake in t.he alike through their overt support for providing aid in the near future, or at
show was: a wacky and wild pop-up program, Contemporary Dance Forms battle for the Black Box on a daily basis. the arts, evident in their iliverse stock least begin thinking of the program
spectacle that pushed the limits of the I and II (TH-108, 208), are being Because theatre projects tend to be of faculty and the construction of as one of the many areas on campus
dancers and the space in which they phased out next spring. This limits the prioritized when it comes to reserving their performing arts building. LC's that, if improved, could heighten the
performed. Although the program now -opportunities for minors or previously the Black Box and no alternative space dance minors are no different than quality of the student experience as
is graciously granted the mainstage trained dancers to hone upper-level is available, dance students resort to our_ colleagues across the river: we well as appeal of the college: If LC is
for the Dance X performance, receives skills. using rooms simply lack the resources necessary to to bold itself to the standard of being
departmental funding and continues As it stands, that are neither compete with their reputation. This is a reputable liberal arts institution,
We have been unable to
to honor students' desires to showcase the dance built nor. not to say that we should go to Reed it should not continue to neglect our
their work, the unbridled potential that program has expand our repertoire past maintained in a for their dance program, but rather to sector of the arts and cause students
defined the fall Dance X ·performances only two pro way that make look at them as a model for what we to feel under-suppotted as they pursue
the very few, basic classes
and dance program 22 years ago seems fessors. When them conducive could do better and at what caliber we their passions academically.
rattier mythic. Susan Davis· offered each year and have to dance. For
One would assume that more takes sabbati- e~ample, our
limited access to adequate
support for the show would spur • cal ne){t year, entire spring
further improvement, but Lewis & . Eric Nordstrom rehearsal spaces. show, Dance Y,
Clark's dance program as a whole will be the sole must be rehearsed
continues to suffer from insufficient· ip.structor with- in rooms such as
support and opportunity for extensive in the dance Smith Hall or
development. We have been unable to program and will be forced to cut one Miller classrooms. Between the food
expand our repertoire past the very few, course from the program's already and ants littering the floor of Smith
basic classes offered each year and have limited schedule. Not only should • and having to dodge . desks while
limited access to adequate rehearsal professors be able to take sabbatical getting carpet burns in Miller, these
spaces; this lack of growth has greatly without leaving their program short spaces prevent us from fully executing
hindered the program's ability to fully staffed, but remaining faculty should movement during rehearsals and
serve the dance community at LC. be provided with the resources need stifle our creative process. A building
Although we have a theatre minor ed to successfully run the program. In project has been considered as a
in place that allows for a dance an attempt to alleviate this burden, solution to add a dance studio, new
concentration ("dance minor" is thus Davis and Nordstrom proposed hir dressing rooms and office spaces. The
used loosely), it is difficult to describe ing guest teachers or adj.uncts to bring blueprints have already been drawn,
the program as rigorous or beneficial fresh energy as well as new classes to but it would cost about $4 million -
to those looking to greatly improve the program. One such course would ouch. Because we do not have enough
their technical skills. Our dance have surveyed styles such as African, donors for such an expense, this
• program is defined by its inclusivity, hip hop and contemporary, ultimate further stymies our development.
meaning that courses are designed to ly replacing Contemporary Dance I understand that a buililing
serve interested students regardless Forms I and II. The proposal was re or budget increase at this point
of their movement experience or body jected, reflecting campus-wide budget is unrealistic, but I nevertheles.s
ability. While this quality is cause cuts. implore decision-makers to recognize COURTESYO F EVAM AGANA
Dani:;ers-,executea . dar-ing,lift G\lt#).g,tl;iisy ea~s main ~ge Ii)a_nc)e{ perfoEmance.
1
Students struggle_ with LC's strict niove-out schedule
With finals and end-of-the-year actiuities, finding adequate time to move out of the dorms proves difficult
By JULIA WARLING another week or so to arrive, leaving greater annoyance is that once they complete the move-out process. This much time, and could be arguably
us with less than a week to pack our text us that they are outside, we year, our last official day of classes is more important. I found it extremely
IT IS THE END of the year. We are . entire lives into those big orange and have only a few minutes to respond a Thursday. Reading days are the next difficult. to coricentrate on my
stressed about finals, excited to be white boxes while also concentrating before they start frantically calling two days, one of which is a Saturday schoolwork because I was trying to
done and ready for summer. But if on our studies. us; meanwhile, we are trying to drag (this is a whole separate problem that finish getting everything packed up
you Jive on campus like .me, we have The scheduling for the pickup is all our things down the ball to meet I take issue with); finals then take over and return all my textbooks on time.
an added and completely unnecessary problematic, too. The company sets them. I understand that it is stressful our calendars that following Monday I believe that LC should give its
problem: we have to move out of our the time at which our things will be and difficult for them to stay exactly through Thursday. All this is to say students a few extra days to reduce
dorms. picked up, with no consideration of on schedule when they are trying to that for non-graduating students, we the rush· of an extremely stressful
Due to the lack of on-campus class schedules. We are given a huge get everyone moved out, but what have to move out by 3 p.m. the day •situation. Rather than requiring
storage available, most students have time slot in which potential arrival about our scheduling limits? Should after finals end. their undergraduate population
begun using Dorm Room Movers, could occur, which usually results we riot be using our last few days How can we be expected to study to balance preparing for the most
a full-service moving, storage and in a call alerting us that the movers to get other things done instead of adequately for finals and also pack important days of the semester a·nd
shipping service, during the move-out could arrive at any minute. If we waiting for our boxes to be picked up? everything up in less than a week? packing everything up for the arrival
process. Lewis & Clark's partnership have class, we have to ask a friend There is also the matter" of LC's No matter how fast we move, packing of the summer months, the college
with Dorm Room Movers is extremely or our roommate to wait in the room ~cheduling decisions, which further takes time and there is no avoiding should be considerate of our needs by
beneficial, but there are ways in in case the movers arrive. Last year, restrict the window we b·ave to it. Studying for finals takes just as extending the move-out timeline.
which the company's service could they were behind schedule and ilid
vastly improve. First of all, we have not arrive until an hour af!:er my
to call and order our boxes within 15 set time slot had ended - I made
days of move-out. The boxes then take my friend wait for nothing. An even
LEXIE BOREN/PIONEER LOG
Students must pack up their dorm rooms during the mayhem of finals week.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019
OPINIONS 7
How I learned to stop complaining and love LC
-A senior's refiection on institutional memory, blind assumptions and complaining as an expression of care
By ALTHEA BILLINGS year. I loved working at the Pioneer students should have the opposite administration can be difficult to pin professor departures, the Pio is late,
Log even though my boss back then impulse, we must at least attempt to down on sensitive issues, especially the Bon uses a lot of onions, General
I HAVET O ADMIT something. I love was a raging misogynist who would understand before we critique or burn if one is working alone. That said, Education is still not fulJy reformed,
Lewis & Clark. I know that makes tear me down regularly. Perhaps if I the place down, as the case may be. it is not unobtainable. With greater we do not have an emergency plan
me less LC than your average recounted every beat of my experience, Blind bitching does not have the same communication, our campus .can when -the big earthquake hits, there
ambivalent Birkenstock-wearer, but every class and effect. It is crucial broaden our institutional memory are shield bugs all over the place,
I must tell the truth. It is the norm professor, I could that students ask and reinforce the ·changes we are Maggie's only just started offering
sad fact is
around these parts to complain about demonstrate • the The that why things are the interested in. The baseline must be normal Cheez-its, each more
the various amenities or Jack thereof, logic of my opinion. most student criticism way they are when curiosity, and if we can -muster that, important than the last. At the core
and I cannot say I have never taken Somehow I do not issues arise. This which we are undoubtedly capable of, of the complaining is care. There is an
is often uninformed.
part. But there is a productive. way to think it will do the is not to imply that we can ask the questions that most inevitable care that is developed for
engage with our community and what trick. This profound lack of all these-issues can need answering. this place, and greater understandin·g
we could improve that a lot of us do Cynicism is easily be explained LC, I love you, and I know that will only deepen it.
curiosity is as surprising
not take part in. certainly easier; away, however the you have problems. Budget cuts,
i love LC. I loved living in Copeland there are many as it is troubling. continued diatribe
G-Wing freshman year, even though the forces that might of "I spend $60,000
common room would be littered with compel us to see a year here, why
baby carrots on Saturday mornings the world that way. can't I do X?"
from a neighbor's food fight the night Start thinking about the job -market as applied to everything from living
prior. I loved traipsing through the and student loans and it may seem situations to print balances does little
gardens at night, eating grapes during like a foregone conclusion. This is not to further discussion or enact change.
the blackouts by the clay tennis courts. to say that thinking critically about We see a lot of landscaping around
I loved living in Hartzie sophomore this community we are alJ a part ·of is campus, sure, but did you know that
a bad thing or that criticism of LC, in LC is an Oregon Historical Site and
general or in specific, is unwarranted; it must maintain itself in a particular
is quite the opposite. Regular appraisal way to keep those benefits? Did you
of LC by its students is a necessary part know the college is extremely tuition
of the ecosystem. Student action can dependent and the commitment of 20
have a real impact around here; see the new students can have a major impact
. YikYak protests three years ago that on the budget? I say this as editor-in
revamped General Education or ASLC's chief of the Pioneer Log, advantaged
emergency funding of the Counseling in that I have been actively collecting
Center last year. The sad fact is that most information about this place for
student criticism is often uninformed. the past four years. For others, the
This profound lack of curiosity is as information is understandably more
surprising as it is troubling. We as difficult to obtain and digest, plus the
PHOTO COURTESY OF KEEGAN MILLBERN
Adn1inistrators should practice
. .
transparency with LC con1n1unity
By MACKENZIE HERRING the Board· of Trustees was not fully affect faculty the most, with more
aware of the Counseling Center limited funds for each department in
AT THE · BEGINNING of. the crisis, or the removal of the DSAs. regard to hiring adjunct and visiting
academic year, it was clear Lewis & Clark is a great institution professors as well as the classes that
that transparency would be a but appears reluctant to distribute will be offered. Students will see cuts
buzzword of sorts, since the decision . information publicly, and ultimately especially in study abroad programs
to take away the DSAs dominated is worse off because of it. ·that are no longer available, or that
the Associated Students of Lewis It is no secret to students that have smaller capacities than initially
& Clark's (ASLC) senate debate. LC used to be in a difficult financial advertised. •
When a grant that had helped fund situation; with rises in tuition and I would say that most students
the Counseling Center for five years the limiting of certain services; are aware that faculty are not paid
was running out, the administration changes over the past few years have enough. This is a prevailing issue in
was unable to continue funding the been evident. I understand that these education, but when professors cite
center at· its full capacity; ASLC changes are necessary, but I take pay as a deciding factor in leaving LC,
ended up donating a large amount issue with the Jack of information like Associate Professor and Chair
of money to .help fund the .center about our developing fiscal of International Affairs Heather
and demonstrate that mental fiascos. Without any information Smith-Cannoy did, it is evident that
• health was a priority for students. sent directly to students, the the administration should have fixed
The center's lack of funding was administration informed the faculty the pr~blem sooner. We are nothing
not initially communicated by the that they were facing a four million without our faculty, and it frightens
administration; instead, Associate dollar deficit in wake of "Classzilla" me as a student that this could
Dean of Students for Health and graduating. When students are not become a trend. Over 90 percent of
Wellness John Hancock told ASLC provided the information necessary our overall expenses go to paying our
back in 2017. • It seemed it was to understand LC's finances, the personnel, so why does this remain
important to involve students to present situation appears dire; it an issue? On the topic of leave, it
the extent that they may provide is frustrating that students are left seems that there is somewhat of an
financial support. But the school's with an incomplete picture of what exodus within the administration
issues with transparency ended up the problem is as it mainly translates itself. Vice President and Dean
extending beyond the student body. into the rise of tuition and fees. for Enrollment Management Lisa
Shortly after., it was revealed that The new budget issues will likely Meyer, Associate Vice President ·
for Admissions Erica Johnson and
Associate Dean of the College of Arts
and Sciences and Associate Professor
of Mathematics Naiomi Cameron
have all announced that they will be
leaving. These individuals are high
ranking administrative officials,
and their departures, creating the
appearance of a mass exodus, worries
me further. The administration
has already seen its fair• share of
turnover, but now with several
higher-ups leaving, it signals to me
,. that something has gone wrong. It
is hard for any institution to handle
transition successfully, but when
it is already in a difficult financial
situation any disruption or lapse in
communication can be significant.
I do not think that my fear is
misplaced, nor do I believe that
I am drawing connections where
there are none·. The problem is,
without any acknowledgment from
the administration that these issues
are even happening, students,
parents, faculty and staff are left to
draw conclusions for themselves.
Ultimately, transparency is a
difficult. thing for an institution to
NICHOLAS NERLI/PTONEER LOG master, but ours seems reluctant to
If Lewis & Clark is in the midst of a financial emergency, students deserve to know. try.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019
8 FEATURES
ARRAN HASHIM/PIONEER LOG ARRAN HASHIM/PIONEER LOG
The Poetry Circle gathers on the lawn weekly to share poetry. Poems may be written by themselves or other poets they enjoy. Left to right: Madeleine Dodge '21, Arunima Singh Jamwal '21 and Riley Hanna '21.
Poetry Circle: sharing prose as a collective
The group offers a casual and welcom-ing space to discuss writing outside of an academic setting.
By RILEY HANNA "The instinct for a lot of writers is to to· working with poetry, but I think we circle, when people come in, they're Circle is intended to capture the fluidity
seclude themselves, and treat writing as wanted to provide an alternative ... or a coming in because they want to make of poetry, which is intensely individual.
0 UTSIDE OF an academic an_i ndividual (action), like it's a rainy supplement to that," Dodge saiq_. an investment that's not just about "The vastness of what people bring
setting, Lewis & Clark has lacked day, you take out your notebook and There are notable differences themselves but to offer themselves to to us even when we offer something
a space for writers to gather and you go wr-ite in your room by yourself," between the Poetry Circle and a poetry other people." concrete or boundaried in a sense,
discuss their wr1tmg, until now. The Dodge said. "So we wanted to put some class, as they wanted to create a close Singh Jamwal showed this that is something I have observed and
Poetry Circle emerged this past March, pressure on people to challenge that community which allows for poets vulnerability during an April meeting appreciate," Singh Jamwal said.
as a comfortable, judgment-free space idea and bring to express when they shared a poem written by Attending meetings has also
for writers and poets to interact with others into that vulnerability. an Indian poet. To them, it felt like provided· Bouchard an opportunity to
each other. Shared poems range from experience." "I love Poetry Circle . .. it's "At the core an exposure of a crucial part of their de-stress.
personal work to pieces they enjoy from _Dodge and one of the .only times I get to of this for me identity. "I love Poetry Circle, I think it's one
other writers. Singh Jamwal is _ community, ";£hat's. off~ing a huge pa.rt of how of th,e p,nl)! tilTJl'lS. Lg ~t tq ~lpw P0\)'11i n
Arunirna Singh Jamwal '21 and took the slow 'llowrr1'tztf 'ieweek/ ~ , - I recognize I undei;stai;id the-_world t,o a ,group the Wf!ek with a' pu~pose behind'. it,"
Madeleine Dodge '21 are the creators Introduction to that's •b ecome of people and giving everyone the Bouchard said.
of the Poetry Circle. Dodge felt that LC Poetry course an empty word vulnerability and space to do the same," In the future, Dodge and Singh
previously lacked a casual group for together last Amaris Bouchard '20 because we don't Singh Jamwal said. "That's why poetry Jamwal hope that more people will join.
writers. fall, where know what we is such a powerful medium to do that The group would like to attend poetry
"It seems like this was something they came want to express through." events off-campus," collaborate with
that was really missing on this campus, up with the when we say Amaris Bouchard '20, a member of professors and have workshops with
a sense of a place where people who like idea for the Poetry Circle. While the that word," Singh Jamwal said. "But, the Poetry Circle, ·expressed that the professional poets. •
to write can hang out and talk about poetry class provided Singh Jamwal if you come into a poetry ·class, the group builds a sense of togetherness. As of now, Poetry Circle meetings
writing," Dodge said. "So we wanted to and Dodge a space to interact with the structure of the class is you're going "I really appreciate remembering take place on either Wednesday
create a space that could foster possible meaning behind [!Oemsa nd learn about to get a ·grade for yourself at the end, that there are other people on campus or Thursday afternoons in various
friendships or acquaintances." technique, they wanted to create a space and that's the product of what you earn that appreciate poetry and love art locations. If interested in joining the·
Dodge noted not only have writers in which poets can interact and learn during this time. I think that really sets as much as I do," Bouchard said. "It group, reach out to Dodge and Singh
lacked a space on· campus to convene, from each other. the tone for how we are able to interact definitely builds community even Jamwal at madeleinedodge@lclark.edu
but many writers also ha:vet he tendency "We recognize that the classroom with each other. When you contrast within the hour that we have together." and arunima@lclark.edu.
to isolate themselves while they write. poetry settings provide a certain aspect that to this club, this collective or this • The loose structure of the Poetry
Gorge-ous hidden geni: gµide to
shaggy Upper Bridal Veil Falls
By SHAWN "SHAGGY'' to walk the one mile that used to be your steps to the trailhead.
BOLKER driven. To _access Upper Brid:;u Veil I feel so fortunate to have lived
Falls, park at the Angel's Rest Trailhead here in Oregon for the past four years.
THE COLUMBIA River Gorge is and begin walking up Palmer Mill Road. The sheer number of waterfalls that
a truly unique and magnificent This road is wide and easily hikeable surround the Portland area is mind
location, harboring over 80 but does gain a fair amount of elevation blowing. The process of finding a •
waterfalls on the Oregon side alone! in its first mile, so bring plenty of waterfall, photographing it and writing
Although several of these waterfalls water. After roughly a mile of walking, about it is so fulfilling. It has been a
are well known, some of the region's a tributary stream cascades under the pleasure to write for the PioLog for all
most miami falls lie hidden within the road shortly after a turnout on the right four years I've been at Lewis & Clark and
multitude of steep, forested canyons hand side. At this point, look for a fairly , share so many of the miami waterfalls
that dominate the area. One such well-trodden path that branches off to I've visited up here. Waterfalls have
waterfall that remains criminally the right and descends into the canyon. been a lifelong passion of mine that only
overlooked is Upper Bridal Veil Falls. Although fairly obvious, this path can grows stroriger. They are true sources of
Recently reopened to the public after be tricky to find. When the waterfall inspiration and rejuvenation. I intend
the Eagle Creek Fire, this waterfall becomes vi_sibief rom the road, ybu've to continue finding, photographing and
is a wide, stunning, eighty-foot high gone too far. Do not try to descend to writing about them for years to -come. -
wall of water that roars in the back of the faUs when seen from the road, as A long term goal of mine is to publish
a serene, moss-draped canyon. Below this route is cliffy and dangerous. a full volume waterfall book about
the falls, Bridal Veil -Creek continues Once you have located the proper Oregon and the Pacific Nort_hwest. I-n
to cascade as it slides over long slabs of spur trail, descend to the creek in the . concluding my last ever waterfall artide
basaltic bedrock in its mad dash to the . safest way possible. The route is quite for the PioLog, I encourage everyone
Columbia River. Surrounded by a carpet steep, often requiring the use of roots to take advantage of our miami natural
of ferns and towering evergreens, these and rocks for hand or footholds. Use surroundings and go visit one (or more)
cascades are interspersed with shallow judgement here: if the route seems too of the astonishing waterfalls that we are
pools, ideal for wading when the stream treacherous then enjoy the view from blessed to live so close to. Goodbye and
isn't too high. the road. Once at creek-level, the falls shag shag.
Although well hidden, this waterfall are mere feet away. Upon turning a
lies less than an hour outside of corner, Upper Bridal Veil Falls comes
Portland and is·accessible via a roughly into view. This waterfall is truly miami
2.5 mile round-trip hike. The hike to and astonishing. Much time can be
this waterfall used to be less than half spent here; It's wide, powerful drop
SHAWN "SHAGGY" BOLKER/PIONEER LOG a mile but Palmer Mill Road remains is mesmerizing. Upon soaking in the
This well-hidden waterfall can be easily accessed by a 2.5 mile round-trip hike. closed to vehicle traffic, forcing visitors scene at this hidden waterfall, retrace

FRIDAY,A PRIL 26, 2019
FEATURES
9
Climbing Team: community and competition
The LC team was created this year to foster a fun and supportive environment fot student climbers
By ZACHARY LERMAN to run our practices," Rast said. "It's confidence improve." immense improvement in her
been entertainipg for me to get Plaza started climbing bouldering skills and has fallen more
CLIMBING rocks and solving to create new exercises and towards the end of eighth grade, in love with the sport.
problems, that's what some of our workouts that improve people's and went on to climb competitively "The sense of camaraderie the
fellow classmates did on April 13 technique and strength as well throughout high school. Until the LC team affords gives such a wonderful
when the LC climbing team attended a as being fun." team started this year, she often took dimension to my time spent at the
Northwest Collegiate Climbing Circuit One of Rast's favorite parts the climbing shuttle through College Circuit (the local bouldering gym),"
(NC3) competition at Portland State of coaching is seeing people's· ~ Outdoors. Like Rast, she loves the • Davis said. "It has added so much
University. Approximately 200,000 enthusiasm and excitement ~ problem-solving aspect of climbing, to my community at LC, and I look
participants gather at the NC3 when they figure out how as well as the tight-knit climbing forward to seeing the team grow and
annually from around 15 colleges and to find the "beta" of a climb, community. evolve." .
universities in the northwest. Each or their strategy for "It's so much fun to figure out the If you are interested in joining
year, the NC3 continues to grow, with completion.· In crazy beta of a route, and it always the climbing team, email Erin Rast
collegiate climbers representing their rock climbing, " fascinates me how each person can at -erinrast@lclark.edu. Practices ate
schools in the circuit. the beta includes climb the same route differently," every week Monday and Thursday from
Members of the LC climbing team . any information Plaza said. "Many climbers encourage 5 to 7 p.m. No experience required.
took part in the competition at PSU, about how to go about and support one another, which is
with two placing in finals. Gelsey Plaza climbing the route, such why the climbing community is so
'19 placed second and Erin Rast '21 as proper hand and foot _..., strong and empowering. Something
placed, third in the women's overall placements. ,... very valuable that climbing has taught
category. "Climbing is all about me is that there is always a way,
Rast decided to start a climbing problem-solving and playing ~ always a way out, alway& a
team this year as she grew up climbing around, and I love the moment ~ solution."
and wanted to share her love for the when someone tries a wacky Before coming to LC,
sport with other people. heel hook on their project and Cosma Davis '20 had only
"I've coached on my old team suddenly sends the climb," Rast ever climbed once. After joining
whenever I'm home for the past year said. "I also just enjoy working the climbing team, she has seen an
or two, so it was cool to be the only with people, getting to know them
coach of the LC team and actually get and watching their climbing and self- dfJ MfCEAL MUNROE-ALLSUP/PIONEER LOG
The secret life of pets: four-legged friends revealed
LC on-campus students discuss the personalities, quirks and preferences of the fuzzy friends they love
By RILEY HANNA animals (including emotional support
animals), which can be a long process.
FOR SOME STUDENTS at Lewis Yet, for good reasons, some students
& Clark, having a pet can help feel as though this process is worth it
mitigate the many stresses of if they can have a pet during their time
academia. Returning from classes living in a residence hall. Additionally,
to a furry friend to snuggle with will many other students are excited when
melt away any worries and tension, their neighbors have a p~t, as many
and can make college life much more college students are "pet deprived."
managea a l?l r afid p1easant. 'Jin "1oraer I( Here are ably a few pets that you might
to havk pe while living on campus, r see roaming around campus, owned by
students must register them as service both students and staff.
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10· FEATURES
..
Lit Review encompasses all works of fiction
·LC's Literary Review Journal seeks to be inclusive and appeal to a wide variety of writers and styles
At the end of each' academic year, After exchanging ideas about a specific Literary Review since their sophomore
members of. the Lit Review compile piece, the editors record the piece's title year and is currently one of the Editors-
the approved student pieces, publish and author • in-chief. . They
them in a small anthology and if there is remarked on
distribute the booklets around campus. a general . . . everyone in the Literary how the • Literary
This year's anthology incorporates consensus. Review prompts
Review is constantly working
themes concerning various states of If they discussion among
unconsciousness, the influence of decide that on projects of their own ... aspiring artists and
fragmented memories and images a certain cultivates a space
_ofw ater. Many of the pieces that we work could in which creating
received either directly related to benefit art is more of a
aquatic subjects or exemplffied a certain from minor communal process.
fluidity in various ways. By jumping revisions or changes, the editors will "When I was younger, poetry felt like
from disparate subject to subject, the email the author and ask that they do a very individual and private pursuit,"
pieces mimic the flowing currents of so. We avoid making any additional March said. "But being a part of the
human consciousness as the artists editorial changes because we do not Literary Review ha~ been influential for
contemplate the past, the present and want to detract from the artist's work. me in the shifting of that perspective.
their own emotions. The title of the The editors, Sophie March '19, The space Lit Review holds throughout
publication "a -fish stirs in the shadow Kaes Vanderspek '21 and I, encourage •t he year fosters dialogue between
of a dream" is •a fitting synthesis of LC students to submit work regardless artists and editors, and the publ'ication
these complex topics and their related of their previous artistic experience at the end of the year is a manifestation
intricacies. or interest in literature. Ail of The Lit of those abstract dialogues into
A typical Literary Review meeting Review meetings are open to any and something tangible and whole, that can
includes the editors, participants and all LC students that are interested in further be shared and prompt more
perhaps even ·some of the contributors. discussing art in general; you do not have communication and connection."
The editors project the student to submit a piece to participate. When I The Literary Review has been
submissions that we have received in first began to involve myself, I required accepting submissions on a rolling basis
. the past week on a screen in a Miller a couple months of attending meetings since the beginning of the academic
conference room. consistently to year, and the editors have spent the
They usually delay "(The Literary Review) feel sufficiently last month organizing, editing and
commencing the comfortable formatting the final publication. This
fosters dialogue between
After the release party, copies of the anthology will be distributed around campus. meeting until the in submitting year's anthology is currently being
last few stragglers artists and editors ... " my own work. printed! The organization have ordered
have taken their Sending your art • 175 books and wili' distribute them
By JUSTIN HOWERTON The organization uses "literary" as a
respective places. to anyone can around campus once they are finished.
broad adjective to categorize most of
IT.IS NO SECRET that there is a host . its content: fiction. And although the The discussion then Sophie March'19 be particularly There will be additional copies on the
proceeds piece by frightening. But fourth floor of Miller if you have trouble
of thriving student organizations at name is suggestive of creative writing,
piece, where each everyone in the finding one. Please email lcreview@
Lewis & Clark. From mindfulness we encourage _s tudents to submit
written work is read Literary Review lclark.edu if you are intereste:d . in
clubs to intramurals, nearly every photographs of paintings, drawings,
aloud reading, and exchange thoughts is constantly working on projects of participating next semester, and the
possible interest is represented in collages or other artistic endeavors.
about its form, content, and other their own, which helps to promote a editors will add you to the emailing list.
.some capacity. If you are interested AF. an organization that facilitates
components. The process itself is quite space free of judgment or anxiety. AF.a n You can expect to hear from us about
in fiction, poetry or art in general, the discussion and growth, the Literary
informal, and no pejorative language additional way to support· impartiality meeting times and other logistical
Literary Review is a great opportunity. Review distinguishes itself as one
is used when referencing the works. when discussing ·submissions, authors' information towards the beginning of
The Literary Review is a student of the unique clubs on campus that
Both the editors and participants value names • are. anonymous during the next semester.
run publication that accepts fiction, incorporates both artistic and editorial
the insights of anyone who is willing weekly meetings.
poetry, photography and visual art. elements.
to disclose 0em to the large_r grou_p. Marsh_has been ip.volved with the
Thoughts abroad: Ecuadorian societal and civil structures
Students abroad on program in Cuenca, Ecuador focus on the area's language, history and culture
By JACKSON BRAMHALL persisted. With the Europeans being focused
This split exists due to a fundamen on the realization of progress and in
HIGH IN THE Sierra region of tal difference in the understanding of dividualistic ambitions, it is no sur
_Ecuador, a mindset still pre the world between the people of the An prise that they were able to exploit and
vails that each individual is des and their Eu- dominate the
intimately interwoven into the fabric ropean conquer Understanding your place indigenous
of the world. It is for this reason that ors. The Western people whose
the indigenous Andean people nurture mindset, which is in the world is necessary in central -tenet
their plants, friends and surroundings, taken for granted order to understand yourself. was reciproc
because they know that they will in turn by westerners, ity. With the
be nurtured by them. These are some is that the world years of colo
lessons that I have learned studying is there for us to nization came
abroad in Cuenca, Ecuador during my change, and in the creations
time in classes as well as working and order to do this we must pursue knowl of the Western mindset, technological
living with groups of indigenous people edge. This knowledge is entirely differ advancements, private property, cur
throughout the Sierra region of Ecua ent from the Andean wisdom, which is rency, Catholicism and. the creation of
dor. less concerned with changing the world hierarchical power dynamics. Over this
The "chuchaqui colonial" or colonial but more about_enjoying the world that time, the indigenous Andean life began
to be seen as inferior and as something
to be ashamed of. This false conception
persisted well after the end of coloni
zation in Ecuador and is still present View of a peaceful landscape in Ecuador, taken by a student previously abroad.
today.
It is hard for the Andean lifestyle to
find a place in this. heavily individualis Ecuador's National AF.sembly,a nd has this world in which we have become so
tic world. Nevertheless, this pre-colo been successful' in changing Ecuador's separate from our surroundings. Un
nial life has left its marks on the culture constitution to self-recognize as a mul- derstanding your place in the world is
of Ecuador. This is found in the markets ticultural country. • necessary in order to understand your
where people still come twice a week for Still, the "chuchaqui colonial" is still self.
spiritual cleansing. This cleansing rests palpable in Ecuador, and the suppres-
on the idea sion of in
that energy, . It is hard for the Andean digenous
both positive culture is
and negative, lifestyle to find a place in. this still evi
connects all heavily individualistic . world. dent. The
things. There indigenous
are still peo Nevertheless, this pre-colonial Andean
PIONEER LOG PHOTO ARCHIVE ple who live life has so
life has left its mar.ks on the
The famous Ingapirca ruins, above, were built on a mountain in Cafiar, Ecuador. off of the much to
land, ac culture of Ecuador. offer to the
knowledging way we see
the Pacham- the world
hangover exists as an unseen relic with-· we are a part of. The key difference is ama (time- today. It is
in the social structure of Ecuador today. that in the Western mindset, you are space mother) as the source of every a call to live and enjoy the world and
It is a clinging shadow that serves as a an individual, separate from your sur thing. These communities, although not all the many ways it can give to you and
constant reminder and enforcer of an roundings, •focused on the future and prominent in Ecuador, have recently you can give back to it. More than any
invasive way of life imposed upon the your own interest's. This is starKly dif been able to mobilize successful polit thing, it is a suggestion that you are a
colonies of South America. The repres ferent from the Andean philosophy ical movements. The Pachakutik party pa,rt of this world, and that your depen
sion and exclusion of indigenous cul which does not see individuals, but is a political organization in Ecuador dency on other things, and their depen
ture began when Ecuador was a colony rather-a collective whole in which all strictly focused on the protection and dence on you is what makes it all work.
of Spain, and though Ecuador gained animals, plants and spirits support one elevation of the rights and status of There is no separation, no distinction,
its independence in 1830, the mentali another in order to create a self-suffi indigenous peoples. The Pachakutik only the reciprocal one. I believe that
ty that sees the indigenous as lesser has cient cycle oflife. party currently holds several seats in this is a valuable lesson to consider iH

FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019
ARTS
Netflix's new sitcom ''No Good .Nick'' is not bad
Despite doing little to esc0ew genre tropes, the show offers laughs and moving drama when it counts
By NATALIE RICH are amusing, the rapport between the
family members is crisp and sometimes
I 'LL ADMIT IT: the only sitcom I hilarious.. The performances are
have ever really loved is "Frasier." anchored by Astin and Hart, who add a
Yes, the '90s show about Frasier level of professionalism and technique
(Kelsey Grammer) and Niles (David to the show that the younger actors
Hyde Pierce), bougie Seattle therapist can certainly learn from. Agudong as
brothers who navigate life and love. Nick is a decent young actress, who
Frasier and Niles are highfalutin, appears much more comfortable with
egomaniacal, bumbling idiots, and the comedy than the drama of the
more often than not the butt of the show, but handles both laudably. The
episode's jokes. I liked "Frasier" interesting and unpredictable part of
because it never fully felt like a sitcom. the show is anchored in this drama.
The show had an unpredictable quality For Nick, not being able to help her
to it that I feel is lacking in most father is a constant source of anx.iety,
sitcoms. You never quite knew how an as is her double life as orphaned
,.,..
episode would end, even if it started in cousin and young woman who has
a more typical manner. been thrown into this situation.
Netflix's new sitcom "No Good Watching her succeed or fail, along
Nick" is not as smart, funny, ·or biting with the emotions involved _in that, is
as "Frasier." Nor is it trying to be. But, compelling. You begin to question if
like "Frasier," it doesn't quite feel like she really wants to pull off this con,
a ~itcom. It is unpredictable, in more but she's in too deep to stop. There is
ways than one. one episode in particular where Nick
The premise is the first surprise, gets questioned by the family and ends
though not at first glance. "No Good up in tears which bits especially hard.
Nick" is about the Thompsons, a white We are reminded that at the end of the_
upper-middle class family headed day, she is a child being asked to do
by '90s darlings Melissa Joan Hart something incredibly difficult, with the
as Liz and Sean Astin as Ed. Liz is a added weight of saving her dad from
well-known chef and a tough-love violent prison beatings if she can get
parent, whereas Ed is the softie. PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX the money in time.
Their children Molly and Jeremy, The supposedly orphaned Nick (Siena Agudong) surprises the Thompson parents (Sean Astin and Melissa Joan Hart) at their home. The show itself is not a revelation
played by Lauren Donzis and Kalama by any means, but it provides an
Epstein, respectively, are precocious into their lives and upends everything, typical for Nick to be a troublemaker, or the Thompsons and intend to steal interesting addition to the new drama
teenager stereotypes: Molly is a naive appealing to the family to let her stay, for the show to go the fish-out-of-water everything out from under them, both comedy genre. It definitely leans on
social justice warrior, and Jeremy is which, of course, they do. Ed and route with Nick embodying a street to pay for his debts and for some not sitcom -tropes, but the serious bits hit
a power-hungry teen politician on Molly accept her readily. Liz is slower tough kid in a privileged suburban yet-disclosed personal vendetta. As hard when they need to. On an infinitely
the rise. All together, they exist in a to warm to the young ward, but allows household. Instead, it is revealed that a result, every episode is a new scam expanding platform like Netflix, a show
a
tried and true sitcom state of snarky her to stay and begins to bond with Nick is con artist. She isn't orphaned, that Nick is trying to p1,1llo ff to help like this can go unnoticed, but it is
..../
domestic harmony. But all of that her. Jeremy is the holdout: he thinks rather, her father is in jail and the her dad, while also getting deeper and worth a search if you're looking for an
changes when Nick, an orphaned long her story is too good to be true. people posing as her social workers deeper ingrained into the family unit. amusing, quirky and often heartfelt
lost cousin, appears on their doorstep. Turns out, he's right, and this is are her real foster parents. Turns The "situational" part of this time. Nick may be 'no good' but the
Played by Siena Agudong, she flies where things get interesting. It would be out Nick and her father are targeting sitcom is funny enough: the scams show definitely is more good than bad.
PioLog Edit0r picks.,f or fighting
off post-gra4uation anxieties
*shels -"Butterflies (on Luci's Way)".
I love all the work that supergroup
*shels produces, but "Butterflies (On
Luci's Way)" is still the song that I ·go to
when I want to zen out without falling
asleep. That being said, it is definitely
not everyone's relaxing cup of tea. The
ethereal opening notes, followed by
sudden electric guitar and p<,_rcussiocna n
be jarring, but I personally enjoy it. The
only line in the song is a repeated "Oh my
love, as long as I have you / I don't feel
so bad / In all my life, the moments I've
had/ I don't have you," which adds to the
zenlike quality. The romantic lyrics and
swell of intense yet calming notes makes •
it feel as if you're in a hallucinogenic MICEAL MUNROE-ALLSUP/PIONEER LOG
fantasy novel, which I personally find
John Lennon -"Hold On" be fine if you give it enough time. (By
really helps me feel better about whatever
Mackenzie Herring)
I'm doing. Happy job hunting, class of
You know, if John Lennon's angelic
2019! (By Natalie Rich)
voice telling you to "bold on" doesn't Jack Johnson -"Banana Pancakes"
soothe your aching soul, I don't know
Talking Heads -"Found a Job"
what will. (By Riley Hanna) I·do not like bananas, but I love the
idea of banana pancakes. Maybe-it is the
To some extent, this song might come
John Maus -"Keep Pushing On" notion of being able to sleep in, wake up
off as infuriating to seniors immersed in
slowly to the sun and take the time to
the job hunt. David Byrne feels confident
The message is in the title. With make a breakfast that is not a bowl of
that, "If your work isn't what you love,
Maus' incessant command to "keep instant oatmeal. Very rarely do we allow
then something isn't right," which is a
pushing on," reinforced by the uplifting ourselves such an indulgence, but we
nice, idealistic sentiment. At a certain
arpeggiating synth that plays throughout should. We should give ourselves some
point, however, work must be found,
the song, it is difficult to not want to small moment, a little bit of laziness, a
whether it be your dream job or simply
do what he says. Simple right? Maybe pause that grants us the opportunity to
something to pay the bills. Yet as we learn
not, but this will give you the necessary breathe, smile and remember that the
of Bob and Judi's artistic endeavors, the
nudge to persist. (By Tyler Short) number of things that we can choose to
real message of the song becomes clear:
be grateful for should outnumber those
preserve time for your own creativity,
Jimmy Eat World -"The "Middle" that we si:ress over. (By Sydney Owada)
in whatever way you can. When Byrne
urges, "apply (that lesson) to your life,"
I was too young to remember wheri The Field -"Over The Ice"
I'm certain that it's advice worth taking.
my dad first introduced this song to
(By Ben Weinstein)
me, but I have been listening to it for Swedish producer The Field doesn't
almost two decades. Whenever I would offer words of comfort - typically his
FKJ -"Skyline"
have a bad night when I was young, I pop samples are sliced so thinly that
would get out of bed and go downstairs one can't even recognize the songs
Honestly, anything by FKJ will soothe
because I knew my dad would still from which they originated - but
the stressed soul, but the silky vibe of
be awake to help me get through it. I bis repetitive, stripped-down drum
"Skyline" is •a clear standout. Leaping
listen to the song when I feel stressed, patterns are always the first place I
into the job world can be daunting, but
hopeless or just miss home. The song turn in times of stress. "Over The Ice"
. the lyrics in this piece can be held onto
is about pushing through something is perhaps the apotheosis of The Field's
as you take that step into real adulthood.
difficult and not giving up on yourself enduring appeal; over a steady mid
"Poison world around but still / I will
despite what you, or others, might tempo kick drum he layers syllabic
take another round / Or another ride
think. You've put in a lot of work in fragments of Kate Bush vocals, crafting
until/ We take off from the ground." All
makirig it to where you are, but at the a trance-inducing atmosphere equal
will be well - just jam this playlist and
same time, "You're in the middle of parts soothing and danceable. (By
vibe out. See you down the road Class of
the ride", and everything is going to Brendan Nagle)
2019. Peace! (By J'juan White)

FRIDAY,A PRIL 26 2019
12 ARTS
''Transit'' takes an ab·stract approach to WWII
Christian Petzold's new film brings together Europe's past and present in fascinatingly evocative fashion
By BRENDAN NAGLE chance encounters as acts of fate, and sure
enough their meetings eventually develop
W ITH ''TRANSIT," German into a romance. In reality, though, it is
director Christian Petzold not fate that brought them together - it
picks up right where he left is Weide!. Marie is searching for her lost
off, continuing the work of his previous husband, and hearing rumors that he
films and their interrogation of Germany's is now residing in Marseille she ehases
oppressive past. But unlike his past work, down every clue. But of course, when she
"Transit" brings that history into direct receives word that Weide! just left the
contact with the modem world, merging Mexicanc onsulate, the report is not really
the transgressions of the past with those of her husband, it's Georg. She thinks.that
of the present moment in remarkably she keeps barely missing him when in fact
literal • fashion. The film centers on she has already found him in Georg, but
German refugees passing through Nazi in that sense she has also lost him without
occupied France as they prepare to flee yet realizing it.
further west. Such a narrative premise If this all seems rather complicated,
carries obvious resonances with the that's because it is. The complexities of
migrant crises dominating today's global identity and crisscrossed relationships are
politics, but Petzold is not satisfied with what Petzold is interested in exploring.
mere suggestion. Here he takes what His Marseille is a knotty mess of
would be implicit metaphor and makes it transitory uncertainty, a city that serves
conspicuous. as a purgatorial prison, trapping its
PHOTO COURTESY OF NEON PRODUCTIONS
The story, adapted from Anna would-be-temporary inhabitants in a sort
Seghers' 1944 novel, ostensibly takes Franz Rogowski stars as Georg, refugee of Nazi Germany hoping to find safe passage out of the French port city of Marseille. of limbo. It is a space of perpetual unease
place in the midst of World War II as present world does not merely resemble us with little backstory for Georg, and beyond mere survival? He slips in.and out - the threat of violence from militant
Nazi forces are sweeping over Europe, but the fascism of 1940s Europe, but the two Franz Rogowski's performance does not of various assumed identities throughout authorities is always present, lending the
the film is ambiguous in its approach to are interchangeable. Now is then and then allow us much access into the character's the film,b ut Georg himself remains one of film a persistently buzzing tension even as
period detail: characters compose letters is now. The ~orld of the film is one caught psyche. His facial scars and raspy lisp the film's mysteries. . its pacing is more languid. Time, identities
on old-fashioned typewriters as soldiers in between the past and present, existing provide the suggestion of compelling Petzold's previous film "Phoenix" and security are constantly in flux, and by
in modern riot gear march through the in a blurry intersection of two eras. This personhood, but Georg's face is mostly is often read as an alternate take on the film's end its characters seem no closer
streets below their windows. This is not collision of time periods then also serves inscrutable. Beforel ong he has unwittingly Hitchcock's ''Vertigo," and in the same to escape than when it began. If there
a blunder on the part of the production a_sa mirror to the film's characters who acquired the legal documents of a fellow sense "Transit" is something of a spin were any questions as to the characters'
designers, nor is this is not an instance are trapped between their ravaged home German exile named Weide!, a political on "Casablanca," with mysterious expat fates once the film concludes, Petzold's
of a film updating an older story to the and the promise of freedom abroad. It writer who has since taken his own life. Georg and the beguiling Marie (Paula decision to drop the Talking Heads' "Road
present day; rather "Transit" is set in both is a gimmick, yes, but an effective and Crucially,W eide!h as already been cleared Beer) playing the star crossed lovers a to Nowhere" over the end credits provides
time periods ·at once. World War II plays impressivelye xecuted one. for a visa from the Mexican government: la Bogart and Bergman. But the wrinkle perhaps the film's only straightforward
out over the backdrop of the 21st century. Petzold throws us almost immediately here lies Georg's way out. This somewhat here is that Marie is not a former conclusion.T he looped narrative structure
Refugees of the 20th century Nazi into the action, giving us little time to get elucidates the blankness of Rogowski's lover of Georg, but of the writer he is can be a lot for one to wrap their head
occupation and contemporary emigrants to know our protagonist, let alone to make performance. He is signalling Georg's impersonating. We are first introduced around, but the dreamlike world Petzold
of North Africa and the Middle East all sense of the aforementioned ambiguity, fundamental unknowability, and indeed to Marie as one of t;lie many figures who crafts is worth immersing oneself in. What
converge in Marseille at once. before Georg is on his way from Paris to we are always trying to figure out just seem to drift in and out of Georg's daily his film does is get at this essential sense of
In making this simple but evocative Marseille, fleeing just as German troops what he is seeking in this port city. Is it life in Marseille. She bumps into Georg so displacement, the dissonance that comes
choice Petzold's stance is clear: our have overtaken the city. The ti.Imp rovides simply safe passage? Or do his desires go often that one might take their repeated with being perpetually in transit.
Hollywood Theatre hosts environn1ental filn1 showcase
In celebration of Earth Day the theater screened a diverse selection of environmentally-concerned movies
Br RILEY HANNA the orchard, and he begins to cry, as he
greatly misses the trees. The dolls agree
AS PART OF its EcoFilm Festival, to allow him to see the orchard one last
the Hollywood Theatre held time, and perform a ritualistic dance
• their Earth Day Weekend Film for him and the orchard returns in full
Showcase from April 19 to 21, where bloom. He is in awe of their beauty, but
they screened four· movies relating gets distracted by seeing the mysterious
to different environmental topics. girl once more. He runs after her, and
The showcase was a more condensed looks around to see that all of the trees
version of the longer EcoFilm Festival are gone.
which occurs each fall. Out of the four In both of these dreams, Kurosawa
movies that were played, I was able to equates natural beauty to a more
attend two very different, but equally manicured landscape, reflecting
interesting films. traditional Japanese management of
In the spirit of both Earth Day and 4/20, the land. These minimally-invasive,
the Hollywood Theatre chose to screen traditional techniques of coexisting
Akira Kurosawa's 1990 film "Dreams" with the land are rooted in his childhood
on Saturday night. Made towards the experiences, and greatly shaped how he
end of his life, "Dreams" is a visually viewed the ideal sustainable life as an
enthralling, magic realism film which adult.
brought to life eight of Kurosawa's In this film, Kurosawa ·also·
recurring dreams. Having never seen reenacted bis recurring nightmares,
the film, I was at first confused as to how both of which dealt with the idea of
"Dreams" related to the environment. nuclear destruction. In the dream
Yet, after watching it I understood. "Mount Fuji in Red," Mount Fuji looks
Many of Kurosawa's dreams to be _exploding, people are running RJLEY HANNA/PIONEER LOG
are, in fact, about his perception of frantically and the subject has no idea The Earth Day showcase is a companion of the larger EcoF ilm Festival, hosted by the Hollywood Theatre annually in the fall.
natural beauty and living sustainably. what is happening amid the chaos. He .
Throughout these dreams, Kurosawa is told that six nuclear power plants flowers" ·have emerged, and he takes was the first non-African woman to Reid's film attempts to provide a
is represented by an unnamed figure, exploded at once, and people are the s11bject to see the buman-siied venture to Africa alone with the goal of spotlight for Dagg, as she is a woman
whom I refer to as "the subject." For running to try to get away from the dandelions that are growing as well studying animal behavior in the 1950s, with an incredible story who has been
example, the final dream reenacted radiation. Suddenly everyone is gone as a mutated rose. He says that all life even before Jane Goodall. She authored brushed under the rug for so .many
in the film, entitled "Village of the . except for him, another man, a mother has become mutated, including human numerous books and articles, including years. Fortunately, the film does a
Watermills," displays an idealized and her two young children, and he beings that have turned into demons. a book considered to be "the bible" of beautiful job in honoring her. Parts of
version of the traditional satoyama asks where all of the people went. The He then shows the subject a group of giraffe biology. the film were shot during Dagg's return
landscape, one teeming with vibrant map proceeds to tell him that they are demons howling in pain, due to the However, Dagg never rose to fame to Africa after more than half a century
flowers and a river with many all at the bottom of the ocean, as they horns they have sprouted. The dream due to rampant sexism in the scientific of being away, and showcases her
watermills. In this dream, the subject jumped from the cliffs in desperation concludes with the demon asking in field at the time. When she tried to reconnection with the land that shaped
talks to an old man who resides in the trying to escape the focoming radiatioi;i. subject if he wants to become a demon become a tenured professor at" the her in her twenties. Furthermore, the
village, and asks him about his way of Then, the radiation appears as red, as well, and, horrified, he runs away. University of Guelph located in Ontario, film incorporates old footage of Dagg
life. The old man tells-Kurosawa that purple and yellow gas and· the man While these two dreams are Canada, she was denied despite the fact working in Africa in the 1950s, whicli
the people who reside in this village explains all of the ways it can slowly kill terrifying, it is important to note that the that she had published over 15 academic she gave to Reid after stumbling across
live simply, connected with the natural you. He reveals that he is to blame for horror arise out of human carelessness. papers in world-renowned scientific it in her attic. It provides a beautiful lens
world which surrounds them and refuse implementing the nuclear plants before Humans had built the nuclear power journals and had conducted extensive, into a life of an incredibly inte esting
technology created for convenience. He jumping into the ocean himself. The plants without any regard for the future, groundbreaking research for her field. woman who was disregarded at her
stresses that this is the ideal way oflife, dream ends with the subject frantically and Kurosawa alludes to the very real She was told that she could only remain time.
as the most important things to human trying to swat away the fumes with his devastation that can arise from nuclear at the university for one more year, so Seeing both of these. very different
beings are clean air and water, not jacket and the mother attempting to "accidents." Thus, these dreams should she resigned and sought employment films in conjunction with each other is a
trivial technology. shield her children the best she can. be regarded as warnings to think more elsewhere. Yet, she was unsuccessful in reminder that the term "environmental
In •another dream entitled "The The dream "The Weeping Demon" carefully about the consequences of our finding another position, and was even film" is broad, and does not necessarily
Peach Orchard," the subject of the is similarly about the effects of nuclear actions against the planet. told directly that she wouldn't be hired have to encompass solely nature
dream is depicted as a young boy radiation, as the subject encounters a On Sunday night, the Hollywood because she had a husband who could documentaries. Both of these films,
who follows a mysterious girl into the man turned into a demori in a hellish Theatre screened the new documentary support her, while in many ways polar opposites,
remains of the peach orchard his family landscape. The demon explains how "The Woman Who Loves Giraffes," Dagg then went on to author send the message that the natural
• cut down. There, he encounters a tribe· the area used to be a field of flowers directed by Alison Reid. This "film numerous books on a variety of topics world deserves respect and hum~ans
of doll-like people, who claim to be the before the radiation set in, and now it features the life of Anne Innis Dagg, a such as giraffes and women's rights, can indeed have a positive impact, if we
spirits of the-orchard. They accuse tbe is completely barren. Yet, the demon pioneer for women in the scientific field and went to court trying to fight for the work unselfishly and with ~tention.
young boy of not mourning the loss of explains that recently some "strange and the first ever "giraffologist." Dagg rights of women in academia.

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FRIDAY,A PRIL 26, 2019
ARTS'
13
Dancing through life: Darice Y 2019 in pictures
LC Dance Company presented the annual student-run performanc;e over two nights of Easter weekend
By BRENDAN NAGLE & day and the preceding Friday, LC
BEN WEINSTEIN Dance Company hosted the 2019
iteration of Dance Y, an annual
·wHILE Sunday, April showcase choreographed and
21 saw countless performed entirely by students.
worshippers attend Participants began preparation
church services to celebrate Easter, back in January, and their hard
Lewis & Clark's Agnes Flanagan work resulted in eight unique
Chapel hosted a· slightly different performances, ranging in style
kind of celebration. On both that from ballet fusion to hip-hop.
"Moderation," choreographed by Sydney Owada '19, is a sassy ode to womanhood. "Girls Need Fun Too," choreographed by Latroy Robinson '18, is a contemporary hip-hop piece focused on female empowerment.
Emma Bryan '22's "How To People" is a bold, funky celebration of awkwardness. Recent grad Lptroy Robinson '18 performs his solo piece "Buying Into An Aesthetic."
Set to Logic's song of the same name, "1-800-273-8255" is a moving hip-hop piece. Sania Karir '20 (above)a nd Genie Rose The dancers in "Moderation" perform to rousing music by Florence + The Machine.
'20 (below)d ance in "GirlsN eed Fun Too." PHOTO STORYB YA RRAN HASHIM
Irish post-punks get poetic on debut albuni "Dogrel"
Fontaines D.C. successfully channel their homeland's musical and literary traditions in equal measure
By SKYLER PIA childhood was small / But I'm going Like any post-punk band worth
to be big!" with cocksure conviction, its salt, Fontaines D.C. counters
IF THE COUNTRY'S literary canon calling into question how much of Chatten's acerbic lyricism with an
is to be believed, growing up in the song's protagonist is a mockery anxious and jagged musical backdrop.
Ireland necessitates cynicism and of Dublin's arrogant yuppies and how The band synthesizes classic Gang of
hope in equal parts. Even ignoring much is based on the experience of Four aesthetics with hooky surf rock
his lyrics, Fontaines D.C. frontman working-class kids like himself. On and anxious punk noise. Guitarists
Grian Chatten exemplifies both these the bittersweet ballad "Roy's Tune," Conor Curley and Carlos O'Connelrs
qualities in just his voice; his is a flat Chatten reflects on the weariness of alternate between spindly melodic lines
and sneering Dublin brogue, one that life in an increasingly corporatized and sinister atonality, with tricks like
generally eschews melody in favor Ireland: "It was the message I heard the bottleneck guitar on "Too Real"
of half-spoken diatribes. While such when the company said / 'There is no reminiscent of their noisier countrymen
a description might apply almost warning and there is no future' / I like (and admitted influences) in Girl Band.
perfectly to his more vitriolic post-punk the ~ay they treat me but I hate the "Dogrel" is Fontaines D.C.'s official
forebears such as The Fall's Mark E. way they use her." The "her" Chatten debut, and they certainly play like a
Smith, Chatten's voice has a distinct refers to is Mother Ireland, the dream young band eager to show its hand;
tinge of romanticism _not shared by his of a redheaded kid with "evergreen ... between ballads like "Roy's Tune" and
British compatriots: you can envision lights in [his] eyes" who grows up and breathless bar-fight soundtracks like
him exalting the green Irish countryside reckons with a government that cares "Liberty Belle," the Fontaines carve out
just as easily as you can imagine him more about whether Apple moves its_ a stylistic niche wide enough to give
eviscerating the gentrifiers behind headquarters. Elsewhere, Chatten Chatten's lyrics adequate breathing
Dublin's recent tech boom. Indeed, muses upon grimy city streets ("Too room. This, one could argue, is also
this duality fuels "Dogrel." A student Real"), xenophobia ("Boys in the Better testament to their unabashed Irislmess.
of Yeats and Joyce, Chatten focuses the Land"), and - perhaps inevitably - While they draw heavily upon their
bulk of his lyricism on his storied and romantic pub scenes ("Dublin City country's musical and literary past,
dynamic hometown, love letters written Sky"). His ambitions may not be as Fontaines D.C. reflect a modern
with just enough acid and pessimism to broadly political or vitriolic as many Ireland that is fraught, evolving and
do his heroes proud. of his contemporaries, but Chatten's complicated, all conveyed with the
Opening track "Big" is the lyricism is focused and poetic enough to quick-witted sneer of an acerbic
album's punchy, sub-two-minute render "Dogrel" a convincing portrait of barkeep.
thesis statement. Chatten jeers "My a complex present-day Ireland. PHOTO COURTESYO F PARTISANR ECORDS

FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019
14 SPORTS
LC athletes accrue low tally of weekly awards
Athletes receive the NWC Student-Athlete of the Week award less than other schools, sparking questions
By ANNEKE BANDA award that they have," Goff said. "So certain schools in the conference.
my office submits our names, and it The lack of Pioneer representation
EACH WEEK, the Northwest depends on how the coaches want to • in the weekly awards has not gone
_ Conference (NWC) releases be involved and if the coaches have unnoticed. .i.f)
an article showcasing the specific people that they feel like "Not only have I noticed it myself, 'ATHLETE
recipients -dr the Student-Athlete of they want to nominate; they're more but I've also heard other kids talking
the Week award. The award is granted than welcome to send that person to about it on campus," football athlete
to student-athletes who have excelled me and I'll pass that through, but we Michael Abraham '21 said. "I think it's oFTH£
athletically in their sports during the just nominate all on an individual unfortunate that we don't get more
designated week of conference play, basis. Right now, the Northwest recognition and other schools do,
whether it be for an outstanding Conference has groupings of Athletic especially since we have such great WEEK:
pe~formance or beating a personal or Communications people who vote on athletes that deserve it."
school record. Throughout the course the awards." According to Goff, the voting
of the academic year, many students The NWC voters are selected on process may not be to blame. _
have noticed that the award is granted a rotational cycle with three people "I think it's a really fair process
to students froni certain colleges more from various schools. This year, LC in terms of there's an equal number
than others. Lewis & Clark student was selected to have voters on the of voters," Goff said. "I'm a voter so
athletes have been chosen for this committee during both the fall and I know that when I approached (sic)
award only ten times throughout the spring semesters. the way that I vote for the sports that
2018-2019 academic year. Despite this seemingly fair were assigned I'm hot worried about,
The number of times a ,student process, LC student-athletes do not was it Linfield? I'm not going to be
athlete from each college has appear to receive this award as much leaning towards a particular school
. received the award in the conference as other schools in the conference do. .. . We work really hard for promoting
this academic year are as follows: "I t·hink one of the biggest criteria the best performance because the
Whitman: 9, Pacific: 25, Linfield: that people who are voting look for other reason that this whole program
29, Willamette: •3 3, Whitworth: 37, is a team winning," Goff said. "If so, exists is for better justification for MAYA WINSHELL/PIONEER LOG
George Fox: 38, Puget Sound: 42, did that person have an outstanding national players moving." for competing at the number one spot always bring the best to the table each
Pacific Lutheran: 45. performance on a winning team?" While LC's athletes may not in singles and doubles by winning match. Getting recognized is an honor
While most of the NWC Student After reviewing the number of receive the award as frequently both singles and doubles matches." and it just makes me want to keep up
Athlete of the Week awards are times an athlete has been chosen as students from other colleges, Attia said that despite having won my performance and compete in the
singular, meaning there is only one from each school, Goff found that the there are some players that receive the award in the past, knowing he is best way I can."
award in their sport, like men's and numbers somewhat mirror the results significant recognition. Raed Attia '19 one of the few LC student-athletes It is clear that winning this award
women's basketball, some sports of the NWC's "All-Sports Trophy" is in the midst of his final season as to receive this recognition is a great is an honor to receive as an athlete in
have more specific awards, such as awarded at the end of each academic a member of the men's tennis team. accomplishment and something he the NWC and despite the appearance
offensive, defensive and special team. year. He was selected as one of the ten LC finds very rewarding. of preference toward certain schools
awards in sports such as football, "I think with us being in the bottom student-athletes to receive the NWC "You put in so much hard work and in the conference, the process for
soccer and volleyball. two of that All-Sports Trophy, based Student-Athlete of the Week award effort during practice, so it's nice to see s_electing each ·winning recipient does
Ryan Goff, LC's Director of on our ranking within the standings after his performance during his that effort rewarded," Attia sai a d. "It's not appear biased. Despite LC athletes
Athletic Communications and a voter of the conference ... probably doesn't matches ·against Linfield on March 4. a great feeling to know that in given not receiving the award as frequently
for the award, explained how the help," Goff said. "I have won this award multiple week my performance was the best in as other schools, the Pioneers host an
NWC selects their nominees. However, many students in the times over my collegiate career, which the conference. There is a lot of great impressive slew of athletes that will
"Each school is responsible for athletic community feel that there is always an awesome feeling," Attia student-athletes on our opposing continue to fight to earn the NWC's
nominating student-athletes for each may be favoritism shown towards said. "I won it on different occasions teams and every single athlete tries to Student-Athlete of the Week.
Con11nenta~y: Acade1nics need priority in adinissions
Prospective collegiate-level athletes often face less strict admissions requirements, but not to their benefit
By ANNIRERICKSON academic achievement for years. importantly, however, these athletes to LC are recruited athletes. The average hard to earn an athletic scholarship
When the Associated Press reviewed often are not able to put their entire student-a'thlete at LC wakes up at 5 from a college team and they should be
THE ENTIRE country was admissions data of top-tier football focus on excelling in the classroom or a.m. and often does not finish their day rewarded for that. However, lowering
rightfully outraged when it was schools, it was determined that in 27 getting the most out of academics. until 7 p.m. or later, not including other the bar for athletes in college admissions
revealed that children of the rich schools an athlete was 10 times more And why should Division I athletes activities and schoolwork. This means is not the appropriate way to do so. The
and famous were able to use their status likely to benefit from special admission place their effort in the classroom? If they are putting in a tremendous amount fact that people cheated the admissions
to circumvent the college admissions programs. The National Collegiate • you are an elite athlete there will be of work into athletics, just like Division . process, in the recent scandal, by
process, which is supposed to function Athletic Association (NCAA) creates a place for you jlt college no matter I athletes, but also their academics. If exploiting the more relaxed athletic
as an academic meritocracy. When special admission programs for those how academically competitive the you talk to student-athletes at LC, a admissions process reveals the flaws
affluent movie and television star Lori that don't meet "standard or normal admission process is. This is where the recurring theme is their devotion to of such a system. First and foremost,
Loughlin wanted her daughter, Olivia entry requirements," as reported by the problem lies with admitting athletes succeed in both of these facets. academic achievement should be the
Jade Giannulli, to be admitted to San Diego Union Tribune. Essentially, solely based on their athletic skill, it High school athletes work incredibly priority.
0 University of Southern California they if your grades do not meet the normal cripples them academically. Ironically,
pretended she would be participating admission standards, that is OKb ecause the NCAA produced an advertisement
n in a college sport. When William the NCAA has a loophole to bypass during the Division I men and women's
Singer constructed a fraudulent college the system. This is justified because 'basketball tournament where a famous
counseling business, a primary way he technically every single person applying college and professional football player,
got paying clients' children into colleges to college could qualify for the special Jerry Rice, cited the statistic that only
was by bribing coaches to lie that the admissions program. This program is 2 percent of all athletes actually make
student would be playing on a sports made intentionally vague by the NCAA it professionally. The NCAA admits
team. It is no coincidence that these and each college admissions department that playing professionally is almost
people exploited athletic programs decides who qualifies on a case-by-case unachievable. Therefore, it is a disservice
to get their children into prestigious basis. to let these students into colleges they
schools. While this clearly puts athletes at an are not academically qualified for, while
Most people are aware that if advantage in the admissions process, also essentially encouraging these kids
.someone has been offered.a scholarship it is important to note that college to focus more on sports than academics .
to play for a college athletic team, they athletics is a meritocratic system with Won't this hurt them in the future?
are more likely to be accepted into regards-to athletic talent. If a high school Since so few athletes actually do succeed
that school. When a highly touted high athlete wants to earn a scholarship or in sport, shouldn't a larger emphasis
school athlete is offered a scholarship even tryout for a college team, they be placed on academics? Furthermore,
[f to a Division I college, any worries that have to put in an incredible amount of shouldn't these athletes be placed in
they might not be accepted into that time and energy into perfecting their schools that can best complement their
e: school go out the window, no matter how craft. I spent the majority of high school academic strengths instead of just their
\ academically competitive the admission playing basketball against players whose athletic ones?
\ process may be. If you are talented dream was to play Division I basketball, While Division faces these
\ enough at a sport, your academic merit witnessing firsthand the level of challenges, Division III athletics often
is deemed less important because of dedication it requires. High school take a more ethical approach to college
a, the lower GPA standards required athletes with these aspirations must be admissions. A perfect example of this
C for athletes. Therefore, the nature of willing to sacrifice social opportunities, is Lewis & Clark. During the recruiting
cy • current college athletics, specifically which often denies them the "typical" process, LC coaches do not recruit an
Division I, . has been undermining high school experience. Most athlete unless they have a maintained
3.5 GPA throughout high school. As
reported in a previous Pioneer Log-issue,
they are looking for students who are not
C only a good fit for the athletic program,
n but also for LC'.s academic rigor and
.... the broader Portland co.,rnmunit.y
,~~ Furthermore, the admission process
{..Q."1-'bt
genuinely appears to be based on
¼1 «nfWlc
<ti-,w, a holistic review of each student
"'°'lc.ld-\.4.efti particular talent. In that same article,
~ 4"'1 G"f Associate Vice President for Admissions
< ye:,,..0,.:1 2 ~ Erica Johnson acknowledged that while
9tl«,""'""\uf·
....."..f <••ii-lU:, coaches do inform the admissions office
~- of which student-athletes they are
interested in, academic departments can
do the same for any prospective student.
MICEAL MUNROE-ALLSUP/PIONEER LOG Overall, 13 percent of students admitted

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FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019
SP-ORTS 15
Locey leaps to finish a stellar college career
Senior track & field leader Rachelle Locey prepares to. round-out a succ~ssful jumping career at LC
By LAUREN KEEGAN The heptathlon is widely regarded
to be one of the most grueling and
ACHELLE LOCEY '19 is a mentally draining events in track &
psychology and Hispanic studies field. Locey qualified for conference and
ouble major from Corvallis, cemented herself of the all-time list in
Oregon. She was recruited to the her first competition for heptathlon·,
Lewis & Clark track and field team for just as she did with hurdles.
horizontal jumps in her senior year of "She's best known for being a great
·h igh school and has been on the team jumper in the long and triple jump,"
all four years. Campbell said. "One of our most lethal
Locey has consistently set personal and powerful horizontal jumpers that
records and season bests nearly we've ever had here at Lewis & Clark."
every meet of the season. She began Locey's biggest •c hallenges this
hurdling this year and qualified for the season were balancing her senior year
conference championships in her first. responsibilities and commitments, as
competition. She is ranked among the well as treating a stress fracture in her
top in the conference. fibula.
Interim Head Coach and Recruiting "Mentally preparing and having the
Coordinator Aaron Campbell described courage and determination throughout
Locey's substantial contributions to the the rest of the season to compete even
team. when I have a stress fracture has been a
"She's one of the top hurdlers in the big task," Locey said.
conference in her first year of hurdling," Since the season is winding down,
Campbell said. "It really speaks to the Locey's training has tapered along with
type of ability and commitment she her teammates' to include fewer days
brings to the team." • on the track and more days doing low
In the 2019 season; I.:ocey began impact workouts. The fibula is not a PHOTO COURTESY OF LCPIONEERS
competing in the heptathlon, which is weight-bearing bone, so she is still able Locey steps away from the pit after a successful jump at the Boxer Combined Event, hosted by P~cific University last month.
the women's multi-event competition. to weight train regularly to maintain her
It consists of, seven strength.
events spread out "One of our · most When she's off the Locey also works with Specialty Athletic pick you up." coaching track and field, whatever the
over two days: high lethal and powerful track, Locey is involved Training, a program that helps children As she prepares for graduation, level may be.
• jump, shot put, the horizontal jumpers." with many campus and adults with special needs engage Locey reflects on her four years on the "(Coaching track and field) is
100-meter hurdles, groups. Sh.ei s a Student with physical education and athletic team. something I've always wanted to do,"
the 800-meter race, Life Intern for the training. 'Tm going to miss everything Locey said. "I hope to do that after I
the 200-meter race, Head Coach athletic department Bryce Johnson '19, Locey's fellow about Lewis & Clark track and field," graduate."
javelin and long Aaron Campbell and works closely with teammate and close friend, speaks Locey said. 'Tm really grateful for all Locey's remarkable work ethic
jump. Associate Director of of her strong character and warm the relationships I developed with my shows prominently in her pursuits
"I .think that I've .Physical Education personality. teammates and my coaches, they have and her contributions throughout her
grown a lot as an & Athletics Sharon "She's always smiling and says been the biggest support system for me, time at LC. She will be sorely tnissed
athlete through that experience," Locey Sexton. She is on the leadership team hi to • everybody," Johnson said. and I am so grateful for their constant by her teammates and coaches, but all
said. "I really enjoyed trying new events for Pioneer Christian Fellowship and "She's a bright smiling face and very encour1lgement in my life." are excited to see her go on to shatter
ana oeing able to grow my competitive is the ASLC Representative for the competitive. Overall a great person and Locey plans to join a track club after expectations just as she shatters
side that way." • Student Athlete Advisory Committee. a great teammate, and always there to graduating and hopes to pursue a career records.
Coach Ange's Corner: The true su.rnrner fit_ness routine
The key to being in_t ip-top shape for this summer is not six-pack abs, but rather a toned upper ·torso
By ANGELA cin this area of the body should be done strength. A strong upper body helps Along with health and posture shoulder, focusing on these areas will
DENDAS - PLEASANT anyway for overall strength. Sculpted with injury-prevention and aging. Loss -benefits, training these muscles is make simple tasks like these much less
& J.'J UAN WHITE arms are the easiest way to flaunt your of muscle mass in your .upper body can also highly beneficial for burning fat stringent. It will also limit the potential
fitness, whether you're at the office or have a great effect on other aspects of arid boosting metabolism. In addition for injury when performing these tasks.
IT IS OFTEN THOUGHT that the beach. Strong shoulders, biceps your life. For example, if you injure to high-intensity exercise, strength All in all, building up the upper
having a sexy eight-pack is the and triceps will help you slice through your lower extremities and require the training is an excellent way to get rid portion of the torso and the arms is
height of muscularity, but an often the water while swimming, propel you use of crutches, upper body strength of stubborn, excess body fat because much more useful than just lifting for
overlooked area is the upper quarter of along the hiking trail and just keep you allows you to remain mobile. A strong working your muscles is the key to vanities sake. Yes, it will put you well
the body. The biceps, triceps, shoulders pumping more efficiently in general. upper body is also a great way to correct amplifying your metabolism. on track to that summer body that you
and trapezius muscles are an essential Working out your upper body is posture and skeletal form. The best By building strength in this area, desire, but strengthening these areas is ../
portion of the body to focus on if you are about ·more tha'n just looking good. way to achi~ve proper posture is to normal everyday functions will become also highly beneficial for overall health.
looking to.be beach-body ready. Having toned arms and shoulders is • tone the back and shoulder muscles, much easier. Whether you are lifting The workout below will breakdown
Even if ypur goal is not to be a always a nice bonus, but there are real strengthening them to hold the top half a box to the top shelf or pulling that these muscles and how to strengthen
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Off-campus student learns
true despair of campus life
By WILLIAM MAYHEW
EN ONE ENCOUNTERSa
WH~ tJ if WER E
Lewis & Clark underclassmen,
is a logical assumption that Ff<ID6E5 WEI< THIS
they live on campus. But there are a few MINI?? DID
wily students who _managet o dodge the
LIV£ LIKE THIS<?
four semester living requirement. One of
them recently visited a dorm for the first
time. What happened next will shock you.
Matthew Kingsley is a first year
student and lifelong anti-authoritarian.
Kingsley lives off campus due to an
ideological objection to, "living on
the man's property," and pay$ for his
apartment with Patreon donations he
receivedf rom fans of his "Anarchyi s Our
Specialty"p odcast.
"I never had enough friends to visit a
dorm or enough self-loathingt o visit The
Bon," he said. "So I don't bother hanging
around."
But that all changed on the night
of Feb. 26. Kingsley was invited to
participate in a study session with several
other students.
"I usually·w ould have just said no,
but one person in the group - I think her
name was Alexis or Alyssa or something
- was totally flirting with me," he said.
"I figured I could cut back to only seven
hours oflivestreaming per day if it meant
I might have someone to discuss 'V for
Vendetta' with over spring break."
When asked about Kingsley's
statements, the mentioned group
member denied all accusations.
Kingsleym ay have gone to that study
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session hoping to score a last minute date, He plans to release a book of photos and said. "But his demand for coUegest o pay
but he ended up learning something. interviews documenting the hardships of reparations to any student who has ever
"I mean seriously, did you know that dorm life. been given an annoying roommate just
you have to pay for the privilegeo f having "In the ·1800s people were forced doesn't seem feasible."
a tiny refrigerator here?" Kingsley said. to cram themselves into tiny rooms in "I agree that it sucks to be a poor
"This is what happens when capitalism order to live near their jobs," Kingsley colleges tudent paying to live on campus,"
goes unchecked. And the worst part is said. "Today, students cram themselves Capitalist Club founder Joseph Gajton
that no one else has even noticed this. into tiny rooms to live near their classes. '20 said. "But have those students ever
When I tried to talk to my group about Coincidence?I think not." considered not being poor?"
it, they all just wanted to get back to We reached out to Jacob Riis for his "Wait, he's already raised five
studying! That's how conditioned they all opinions, but he was unavailable for thousand dollars?"A rthur Chase '21 said.
are!" comment. Consequently, we've had to "My grandfather's GoFundMe came up
When .Kingsley returned to .his re-evaluate whether our staffs seance two hundred dollars short and now he
apartment, all he could think about was specialist really knows what she's doing. can't afford a kidney transplant! What is
the plight ofhis peers. As he tried to sleep, Kingsley has . already started a wrong with people?"
memories of skimming the Communist Kickstarter and a GoFundMe for his "It would be really great if I could
Manifestof or his first semester E&Dc lass upcoming expose. While he has made afford to live on campus," Kingsley
crept into his mind. significant progress towards his $10,000 supporter Dale Fox '22 said. "I'm really
Kingsley informed reporters that he funding goals, reactions from the LC sick of people acting like it's cool that I
has decided to become the new Jacob student body have been mixed. live off campus. Living in your mom's
Riis, alluding to the journalist behind "I agree with his policy on students basement because you can't afford a
the 189o's "How the Other' Half Lives." not paying for anything," BradleyE arl '20 dorm isn't cool."
LC niajors ranked by preparedness to beconie barista
As Classzilla nears graduation, no major is safe from the fast-approaching future of coffee pouring
By ZACHARY LERMAN of low wages and no benefits. With produced from the finest ingredients major ropes their boss into a pyramid 5. Fine Arts Major
their liberal arts education, these and the happiest Central American scheme spelling financial ruin for Everything can be critiqued,
BRIGHT-EYED AND SMILING seniors are prepared to hit the barista farmers. Combining science with a everyone else. With cutthroat tactics everything has beauty arid everything
but trembling with fear, the market, despite their varied academic story is what every environmental and a willingness to sacrifice your first can potentially be art; at least tliat's
class of 2019 is graduating and backgrounds. Here is a quick take on studies major is good at. Isn't that born for a Blackstone partnership, what I gathered from taking one
entering the real world. For those who how well each major· prepares you for what Festival of Scholars is all about? econ majors can shimmy up the introductory art class at LC. The
don't go to graduate school, some serving lattes to soulless corporate As a barista, you can point out corporate ladder and one day become aesthetic always tells a story, and
fully-fledged Pioneers will find their managers and anxiety-ridden soccer which coffee has the lowest net carbon a spineless shill like Howard Schultz coffee is no different. As a barista,
way into the barista business as a moms. emissions or pressure shoppers into and maybe even run for President. you can use latte art as your new
side-hustle in this uber-ized economy 1. Bio-Chem Major buying reusable mugs. Heck, you could 4. SOAN Major medium of choice. From bunnies and
The hard sciences prepare you even lecture them about the impacts SOAN is all about. human beings airplanes to Van Gogh's Starry Night ..
well for the many chemical reactions of almond farming as customers and story-telling, or at least that's what and Edvard Munch's The Scream,
that occur behind the barista stand. wait for ·their drinks. You are slowly I've heard after eavesdropping in the you could be like the crazy clown who
Pipetting chemicals into small fla-sks defeating predatory capitalism, one halls ofWatzek. makes balloon animals at childrgi's
is your specialty, after all. Being a latte recommendation at a time. Your ability to understand the many parties, just with cappuccfnos:· For
barista is really no different from 3. Economics Major different cultures around the world, once, people will both be looking at
being· a bio-chem major. After all Econ majors are taught to be serves you well in the global coffee your art AND paying for it! Enjoy the
getting just thf right amount of vanilla "rational thinkers" and emotionless industry. Like ENVS majors, you can feeling, because it doesn't last long.
in that latte is absolutely crucial to a robots when it comes to basically any convince others of the power of certain At least your art is being valued by
satisfied customer's experience; just interaction - there's nothing that can't coffees, by investigating the cultures the caffeine-addicted soccer mqm
ask any hipster. Who knows, maybe be reduced to costs and benefits. As a from which they originate. This who throws a fit over the milk fat
with the perfect mix of coffee aroma, barista, an econ major can formulate ethnography of coffee culture can stir a percentage in her soy latte. Your work
soymilk and vanilla syrup, you could the most cost-effective drink to make, new passion inside you, cause after all may even make it onto her scathing
get that cute person's number you've market the living hell out of it; and everything has a story to tell including Yelp review.
been thinking about. If you ask me, it grossly overcharge for its hype, thus coffee beans. Who knows, you might I guess you could say a liberal arts-
sounds like a pretty good deal. driving down production costs of more even meet that special someone .... if education truly prepares us for the
2. ENVS Major expensive drinks. With this expertise, they can tolerate your innate need to real world. Just ask any LC alum who
We live in an age. where coffee they could potentially move you up to point out what is "problematic" in our is working at a cafe near you:
should not only taste good, but be a manager. Once there, the sly econ caffeinated culture.
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