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Volume 91, Issue 1

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2018-09-21

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Vol. 91 No. 1 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 www.piolog.com
New LC policy bans all tobacco products
Oregon Senate bill causes LC to remove DSAs and issue an updated policy for Tobacco use
-By NATASHA BROWN cal environment.
"The main concern I have is
I
N ATTEMPT TO improve the around the general disposal of cig
health of the Lewis & Clark arette butts," Hampe said. "With
community and comply with the DSAs, there were ash trays and
new Oregon Senate Bill 754, LC's bins ... I never saw a cigarette butt
administration announced .the new anywhere else on campus. Now, I
"Smoke and Tobacco-Free Commu see them lining the side of the road
nity Policy" on June 25, 2018. and pili-ng up at the bus stops."
The policy states that all to With the new smoke-free, to
bacco products are banned from bacco-free policy comes the need
being used on campus, -providing . for resources for quitting and cut
that they are not sold for the sole ting back on tobacco products. This •
purpose of quitting tobacco use is where LC's Health and Wellness
(i.e., nicotine gum or patches) Sig department, specifically Health
nificarttly, all designated smoking Promotion, comes in.
areas (DSAs) have been removed Associate Director Melissa Os
from campus. The policy went into mond explained some of the re
effect Aug. 1. sources available to students.
Last year, Bill 754 made the "We're planning on, of there is
purchase of tobacco products ille enough interesting, having a smok
gal to those under 21. This led to ing (sic) tobacco cessation sup
the new campus policy. port group for students who want
Interim Dean of Students An to quit, and we're just asking stu
drew McPheeters expanded on the dents if they are interested to call
reason behind the change over our office and leave their name
email. and contact information and once
"My understanding is our re we have enough students to form
search showed that the DSA's an actual group we'll work to get
served as social centers that were that started," Osmond said. "We've
actually encouraging new students got someone ... waiting to get that
to smoke," McPheeters said. "We group going._. Three or more [peo
were growing our smoking popu ple] really is enough to start ... It
lation. We are certainly concerned One of many information signs informing students, faculty and staff of the recently implemented tobacco policy. will be a way for people to engage
about the health impact of tobac with other people who are actively
co." trying to quit to talk about strategy
The anneuncement caused quite a The administration has ex student_s are going on or next to feet campus life. When asked what and talk about frustrations."
pressed worry that students will re their property and littering with her opinion regarding the policy
stir among students, and many have Individual appointments with
sort to smqking in the neighborhood their butts, causing them frustra is,_ sophomore Marian Hampe '21
strong feelings regarding the policy. Osmond are also available for stu
surrounding LC. tion and concern about the poten expressed concern about how this
A main concern for both students and dents looking to quit. To get in con
"One concern we currently have tial for fire," McPheeters said. policy will affect the campus' and
administrators is where students who tact with Health and Wellness call
is neighbors are frustrated that , LC students have varying views surrounding neighborhood's physi-
do not quit will decide to smoke. (503) 768-8225.
on the policy and how it will af-
College Outdoors seeks to reniedy a·lack of funding
.
A miscomunnication leaves the organization unable to help students who revieve financial aid
By MADO HAYES would meet with all student groups regarding the lower budget and the necessary be
who submitted budget requests lack of communication about it. cause of the
T
HE ASSOCIATED Students that were over $4,000. Chatfield "I do want to be clear that _re passionate
of Lewis & Clark (ASLC) is got approval from his committee gardless of how badly my week was responses
working together with the to remove this requirement but going, I still made· these decisions from stu
College Outdoors (CO) Roundtable, he misinterpreted the SOC bylaws and I am at fault for their conse dents who
the student-run steering commit that prevented him from making a quences," Chatfield said via email. rely on the
tee, to resolve an issue involving a change like this without Senate ap "The good news is that ASLC and funding for
lack of funding for CO trips. In the proval. College Outdoors have been work CO trips.
past, CO has been able to subsidize PeFsonal circumstances led ing closely to resolve things and I "It's
half of the trip costs for students Chatfield to cancel the meetings am confident that we have taken clearly
who receive federal financial aid that had already been scheduled the steps needed to make sure their import
with funding from ASLC. with student groups, including concerns are addressed." ant to the
ASLC as a whole is responsible a rrieeting with CO Roundtable. 'ASLC President Violet Betters student
for funding student organizations, Chatfield had also misunderstood '20 said that the new ASLC Cabinet body,"
but the Student Organizations the ASLC bylaws and believed bas been working with CO Round Betters
Committee (SOC) is the group that he could cancel the meeting table to figure out how serious the said. There
within ASLC in charge of handling with student groups, and that this issue is and where to go from here. fore, it's
the process of-allocating funds to change in procedure did not have Since the new ASLC Senate has not important to
subsidize CO trips. to be approved by the senate. Af been formed yet, the Cabinet has ASLC."
ASLC Vice President Alden ter allocations week, during which been acting on· behalf of the Sen • Member of CO
Chatfield '19, who was the SOC Co these meetings- would have taken ate. The Cabinet held a meeting Roundtable Holden
ordinator last year, said that a mistake place, the SOC then reviewed the on Sept. 13 and voted to provide a Jones '19 said that every
on his part led to the miscommuni budgets and allocated the student small amount of additional funding one at CO is proud of being
cation with CO Roundtable. fees a few weeks later. Due to a to CO as a temporary fix. A ·more able to make trips as accessible as RAYAD EUSSEN/PJ0NEER LOG
Last spring, Chatfield tried to lower projection of student fees for _ long-term funding solution will be possible. He also said that the new nizing that this is a problem that
simplify the process of allocating 2018-19, ASLC had to decrease the possible when the Senate is formed ASLC Cabinet is on board with students aren't given equal access
funds to student organizations. budgets of all student organizations. in a few weeks. making that happen. to the outdoors and they're doing
Previously, the SOC Coordinator CO Roundtable was one group that Betters said that the. Cabinet "The new ASLC group. has all that they can to remedy that," -
spoke up about their frustrations felt that emergency measures were done a really good job of recog-
Dean Send-off DSAs Were Harmful Thoughts Abroad Yves Tumor Album Wagon Wheel Game
LC hosts a farewell party for former Dean of Though new smoking policies have hrought Music major Zoe Jennings recounts her travels in Electronic artist Yves Tumor's newest album is a The annual Wagon Wheel football game against
Students, Anna Gonzalez. Andrew McPheeters has controversy, the changes will discourage nicotine London, where she formed unexpectedly strong huge, beautiful success. Fans of the artist are left Willamette University approaches on 9/29. The
been appointed new Interim Dean of Students. addiction and promote healthy habits at LC. friendships. amazed. wheel's origins are from a historical football rivalry.
See page 2 See page 4 See page 6 Seepage 8 See page 10

FRIDAY, £EPrT,EMBER;n , 2018
2 NEWS
LC hosts goodbye party for Anna Gonzalez
Gonzalez takes job at Harvey Mudd College and Andrew McPheeters is new Interim Dean of Students
By GELSEY PLAZA
LlWIS & CLARK held a "#Or
ngeUGlad2KnowAnna" good
ye party on Sept. 13 for for
mer Lewis & Clark Dean of Students
Anna Gonzalez. She has left LC to
become the Vice President for Stu
dent Affairs and Dean of Students
at Harvey Mudd College in Clare0
mont, CA, of which she began· her
new role on Aug. 1. Some of the
speakers at the event included Di
rector of Housing and Orientation
Sandi Bottemiller, Professor of Psy
chology Jerusha • Detweiler-Bedell
and Board of Trustees Paufa Hayes.
Bottemiller recalls Anna's live
ly and enthusiastic personality.
"Anna had us dancing at orienta
tion, doing the hula at the spring luau, PHOTO COURTESY OF LEWIS & CLARK
judging lip sync contests at Maggie's,
Anna Gonzalez discusses diversity on campus with undergraduates back in 2013
and Iron Chef competitions in Fields
Dining Room," Bottemiller said.
and reports instead directly to the our student body and know they are
"She initiated Dog Day which was
President. Furthermore,· the Office amazing and go on to do amazing •
an instant favorite for our students."
of Spiritual Life was moved from things as alumni," McPheeters. said
President Wim Wiewel said
the Provost area i'ntci Student Life. over email. "I have seen President
Anna was a wonderful Dean of
"In t he Wiewel's
Students who was very energetic,
month and dedication
enthusiastic and a warm person. ''Anna had us ...d oing the hula
a half now to Lewis &
"She's like a tornado; she
that I have at the spring luau;judging lip Clark and
touches down on a lot of different
worked with his care and
·places and when she's there she sync·contests ... "
[McPheeters] concern for
tends to be very present," Wiew
in his role, I students
el· said. "She'll be hard to replace." JO TABACEK/PIONEER LOG
have really and I want
While the administration is Sandi Bottemiller Along with this framed photo, LC has gifted Anna with a tree planted in her honor
been impressed to sup
searching for a replacement for
by his thought- port him in
Anna, Wiewel has appointed As ly isn't worth the money. It doesn't
fulness," Wiew- that work."
sociate Vice President of Alumni, help. We should really be doing this.'
el said. "He is T h e
Parent and Student Engagement And while the person has to·Jove stu
very good at thinking th.rough what search committee for the new
Andrew McPheeters to be Interim dents, at times you got to be. tough
must be done and how it must be Vice President for Student Life
Vice President with students, too. You have to be
done. I am and Dean of Students interviewed
for Student willing to tell people 'No, you cannot
"You need somebody who is very happy nine finalists via video. Out of
Life and Dean do this.' As Anna said [at the event],
to be work these, the committee will choose
of Students. a strong leader; somebody 'I love all the students, but I don't al
ing with him." three to four to bring to campus in
On June 1, ways like them.' You need somebody
who ...l oves students." McPheeters late September or early October.
Wiewel adopt who both has the ability to be caring
accepted the According to Wiewel, they are
ed some new and compassionate but also analyti
temporary a very strong pool of candidates.
organization cal, who can manage a budget, who
President Wim Wiewel role of Vice "You need somebody who is a
al structures. can manage personnel, and tough
President for strong leader; somebody who is
First, the Dean enough to deal with problem-cases."
Student Life warm and loves students; but they
of Students is Wiewel hopes the new- Vice
and Dean of also have to be Teally professional
now titled the Vice President for President for . Student Life and
Students because he respects his about it," Wiewel said. "And at.times
• Student Life and Dean of Students. Dean of Students will take of
colleagues and wants to make the that means hard-nosed. You have
Second, the former Dean of Students fice in the beginning of Jan. 2019.
transit10n as positive as possible·. to be willing to say, 'This program
position no longer reports to the
"I feel fortunate to wod: with sounds like a great idea, but it real- PHOTO COURTESY OF LEWIS & CLARK
·Provost, now an eliminated position,
Interim Dean of Students Andrew McPheeters
Cabinet recruits for coininittees as Senate debate looins
.
•
In a push to fill committees, A-SLC cabinet awaits the results of the Senate debate to recruit applicants
By AMELIA EICHEL '21 said. "This year I want to get in For those who ran for Senate but
volved with the judiciary again were no! elected, there are other poc
LEWIS & CLARK'S student gov and continue working on sitions in student government for
ernment, the Associated Stu those forums, but with the which they can apply, primarily
dents of Lewis & Clark (ASLC), r.esponsibilities of a sen for committees.
cabinet has been preparing for Senate ator.'' Committees are run by
elections. So far this semester, Sen In order to run cabinet members and there
ate positions have not yet been filled, for Senate, can are many that students
as Senate debates took place Thurs didates had to can get involved with
r
day, Sept. 20. After the student body collect 25 sig such as the Finance
votes this weekend via a link sent out natures from ,. !a,.- Committee, Student
by email, election results will be an their peers and Organizations Com
. · . .· .. . .· .t ·.
nounced no later than Sept. 26. • write a cam- mittee and the Stu-
There are few incumbents this paign state lts 'LC dent Advisory Team
semester; most of the ASLC cabinet ment. Twelve
'
positiof\S have been filled by some senators will - • sCpheiaerfh eJaudsetdic e Aribeyl
one new. Violet Betters '20 is the new be elected McGee '21. In pre
ASLC President and Alden Chatfield this semes- vious years, there
'19 is the new ASLC Vice President. ter. Last have been as few
Some students who have been a part year's senate as two people on a
of ASLC prior to this academic year had 10 sena • . committee, so there
OJ
have decided to change positions tors, although is a big push within
within ASLC in order to accomplish the typical re ASLC to fill them.
specific goals. quirement was "When the Senate
12, with three election is over, I am go
from each class: ing to be trying to recruit
"oo s
"Last year, over 75 per This requirement those who did not get vot
was lifted last year. ed in onto the committees to
cent of the senators were
Matthew Stevenson '20 make sure they are populated
underclassmen. I hope
was a senator two years this year," Chief of Staff Kenneth
this year is different..." ago when that rule was still Leja '21 said.
in place. The rule was changed Senate debates, moderated by the
because upperclassmen were not Pioneer. Log, was the first time that
Matt Stevenson '20 showing up to meetings. Now that he cabinet and the student body could
is a junior, Stevenson is attempting to hope this year is different, as we have ask candidates questions about their
return to the judiciary. more upperclassmen running and priorities and concerns.
"Last spring I was elected Chief "The past two years, the Sen I think that will have a positive im "The Senate debate will give us
Justice and I. was able to spearhead ate has been overwhelmingly com pact on the Senate. Upperclassmen all the opportunity to get acquainted.
the Know Your Rights Forums with prised of first years," Stevenson have more experience at the school with the other candidates and hear
then Senator and current Chief Jus said. "Last year, over 75 percen't of and a stronger understanding of the about their vision for Senate," Ste-
tice Ariel McGee," Jacob Muscarella the senators were underclassmen. I school's problems." venson said.

FRIDAY,S EPTEMBER2 1, 2018
NEWS 3
Bruce~ Suttmeier appointed Dean of College
President Wim Wiewel appoints Suttmeier Dean of College after serving as interim Dean for a year
By MACKENZIE HERRING Suttmeier mentioned the difficulties
liberal arts colleges are having in com
FTER SERVINGA S interim Dean parison to larger, public universities.
f the Collegef or over a year, Bruce "The primary challenge for LC and
uttmeier was appointed to Dean other liberal arts colleges like us in
of the Collegeo n Sept. 18 by Lewis& Clark the coming years really is to differen
CollegeP resident Wim Wiewel.W ith this tiate, defend and promote the kind of
position, Suttmeier assumes responsibility academic experience we offer to our
for the academic portion of LC, whereas students, a close caring and rigorous
the Dean of Students·deals with issues re engagement with successful and dedi
lating to student life. cated faculty." Suttmeier said.
President Wiewel praised Suttmei Despite being very proud of the
er's resolution, remaining confident even progress LC has made in the last few
while making difficult decisions such as years, Suttmeier listed four main areas
the budget cuts made last year. of focus in which he is particularly pas
"Specificallyth e things that I have liked sionate in improving.
about his work this past year is that first of "Four broad areas that I see as prior
all he has what I would calla measured ap ities for the college in coming years are
proach," Wiewel said. "So knowing when issues around enrollment, faculty di
to push and when to hang back a little bit." versity and development, faculty gover
Wiewel also made a point to say how nance and information transparency,"
well Suttmeier fit in at LC. Suttmeier said. •
"He is, from what I can tell, a teach Meyer believes that Suttmeier has
er and scholar of the CAS mold," Wiewel a unique ability to assess changes that.
said. "He is is one of you, he fits with you in need to be made at LC, while still main
terms of what he's done and his interests." taining what the college deems to be its
As part of the leadership team at LC, strengths.
Vice President and Dean for Enrollment "He recognizes the aspects of our
Management Llsa Meyer has worked with current plan •t hat need to be reex
Suttmeier and believes that.he knows the amined and the opportunities to
collegew ell and has the ability to institute strengthen Lewis & Clark for our cur
impactful reform. rent faculty and students, as well as for
"While Bruce is familiar with our those who will join us in years to come,"
culture and the way things have been Meyer said. "It is Dean Suttmeier's abil
done historically, he also is a proponent ity to balance a realistic view with an
of meaningful change," Meyer said. MACKENZIE HERRING/PIONEER LOG aggressive plan that distinguishes him
"He is willing to listen and learn from New Dean of College, Bruce Suttmeier, speaking with colleagues after publicizing the official removal of his interim status. as a leader." •
his colleagues, and not afraid to plan . Suttmeier expressed his ex~itement
and act on important initiatives. He is for a national search. However, not need is continuity and stability in lead serve as Dean. to continue working within the LC com
a compassionate leader._who will drive only is a national search expensive to ership." Wiewel said. "Not another year "Serving as dean is an enormous re munity.
positive change on our campus." conduct, but it is likely that applicants of uncertainty and then possibly fol sponsibility, but after a year as interim, "As dean I will work to continue and
Wiewel explained why he chose would ·have been unfamiliar with the lowed by a new person learning his or I can honestly say that it is something expand these efforts, and to the extent in
Suttmeier instead of conducting a na college and would need time to become her way around." that I am incredibly excited about and it which I am physicallya ble I will be avail
tional search. According to Wiewel a acquainted with the school. Suttmeier has worked for LC for 17 is something I am honored to do," Sutt able to you to listen and engage with your
few faculty members had a preferen 1 c e "I felt very strongly that what we years and is confident in his ability to meier said. ideas and your concerns," Suttmeier said.
New Strategic Plan requires coininunity feedback
By AMEUAEICHEL efforts to get as much feedback on the of Trustees. The Board of Trustees will Chief of Staff and Board Secretary, 21 priorities- such as improve first
plan as possible. A form has been avail vote whether or not to adopt this .plan David Reese, believes that the plan year retention, provide more oppor
SPART OF AN ongoing effort to able online since spring semester to in late October. will help the college be more success tunities for students to engage in
ncorporate feedback into an in provide feedback on .the draft. "I have been at LC for almost 17 ful once implemented. research with faculty, renovate Tem
titutionalized reform, Lewis . & "We have about 40 some comments years and this is about the third ma "It's a five-year plan, so the chang pleton, and so on- that are specific
Clark hosted review sessions on Sept. 17 from the on.line feedback form," Associ jor Strategic Plan that we have done es will be incremental and the impacts and clear. This.is a plan that is meant.
to discuss possible strategies in regards ate Vice President Joe Becker said. "For in my time here, and I think that this will be long-term," Reese said. "But to drive action and to help the college
to a Strategic Plan that the college plans the previous iterations last spring, we has the most community engage they will be meaningful changes and make decisions ~bout what is most
to present to the Board of Trustees. The had hundreds if not thousands of com ment, feedback and probably the will set up Lewis & Clark to be an important."
Strategic Plan is a comprised agenda ments. The Executive Council looked at highest level of specificity," Becker even stronger and more competitive Reese urged students to get more
that the college plans to follow, encom all of them. Wim has read every single said. "It's exciting to see." school in the future." involved with the planning process.
passing a wide range of renovations. one." The Strategic Plan contains strat Great emphasis is being put on "We've had three feedback ses
"Working with the Board of Trust The review session on Monday egies for fundraising, including an feedback and implementation. Once sions on campus and have received
ees, we've been engaged in this strategic was one of three sessions held at the initiative to raise at least $155 mil all feedback is considered and the numerous online comments, but I
planning effort for nearly a year," Presi Undergraduate, Law and Graduate lion over the next six years, increase plan is approved, Reese will be lead still hope to get more student feed
dent Wim Wiewel said. "Over that time, campuses. At the review session, alumni engagement, stabilize enroll ing the plan's implementation. back," Reese said. "This is an important
we have received much meaningful attendees were asked to provide feed ment and retention rates, and maximize "This plan is different from some statement and plan about the college's
input from faculty, staff, students, and back on the Strategic Plan draft and to student and graduate success. plans I've seen because it is very ac future. Student feedback would be
alumni. With the trustees set to vote on indicate what their priorities and cri Vice President, General Counsel, tion-oriented," Reese said. "We list very helpful."
adopting the Strategic Plan next month, tiques were.
we're eager to put things into action to The Executive Council will com
move Lewis & Clark forward." pile all of the foedback and draft a
The administration has made many revised version to send to the Board
SARAH BRADBURY/PIONEER LOG

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
OPINIONS 5
_Op-ed's· patriotic s.entiments mislead readers
Trump's staff members refuse to invoke the 25th Amendment in trying to preserve their policy agendas
By OCEAN EALE sionally reckless decisions that have eludes getting the policies they want. and their colleagues, who •h ave also pretend that they are fulfilling some
to be walked back." The author even After all, they beam with pride that bemoaned that the President "shows sort of patriotic duty. They are not in
WHY HAVE THE author calls the President's behavior "errat they have managed to achieve some little affinity for ideas long espoused voking the 25th Amendment for the
of The New York Times ic." This behavior is also evident in of their goals, primarily "effective de by conservatives," will get their second same reason that Congress refuses
op-ed and their col public, based on his Twitter habits regulation, historic tax reform, [and] Supreme Court Justice cin the bench. to hold the President accountable;
leagues not realized that President and his lack of filter when he speaks. a more robust military." Soon, they The author should stop trying to they are getting what they want.
Trump is unable to fulfill his duties I would also argue that morality
and invoke the 25th Amendment? should be included under this clause.
The author does not want to precip Section 4 of the 25th Amendment was
itate a constitutional crisis by invoking purposefully written broadly because
the 25th Amendment. But we have the Framers could not predict every
been in a perpetual constitutional crisis scenario where it could be invoked.
throughout this administration: from The author themselves exclaim that
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questions of whether Russia influenced "the root of the problem is the Pres
our elections to the Mueller investiga ident's amorality." And it is •very 1<; n> vv'.{. . cc tJ rvt'~"'j ,
tion and everything apparent. Right now, our President A.;?> (,v. ~lUHJ....'{
in between. So how is an unindicted (}e>1r-i0 -s-vE.RY,1-\iN C:>
The author should stop
could precipitat co-conspirator in
ing a crisis be any trying to pretend that a felony case. Also,
worse than fail look at how _m any
they are fulfilling some
ing to stop them? times he has been
Granted, invok sort of patriotic duty. sued or accused of·
ing Section 4 of the sexual harassment,
25th Amendment or his secret payment
would be drastic. to Stormy Daniels.
It allows for the Furthermore, con-
Vice President and the majority of sidering the Lewinsky scandal, there is·
the Cabinet to tell Congress that the a precedent of citing morality, at least
President is "unable to discharge the in regard to impeachment, as to why
powers and duties of his office," allow someone should no longer be President.
ing for the Vice President to assume There are numerous reasons
control. That clause primarily applies against invoking the 25th Amend
to physical or mental incapacitation. ment. But there is another reason
The President's physical health that the author implies: they are get
is not in top form, but that is not ting what they want. They say that
the big question. His mental health "we will -do what we can to steer the
is. The author writes that "Meet administration in the right direction
ings with him veer off topic and off until - one way or another - it's
the rails, h.e engages in repetitive over." But what is the right direction?
rants, and his impulsiveness results They sound arrogant enough to
in half-baked, ill-informed and occa- believe that the right direction in-
MiCEAL MUNROE-ALLSUP/PIONEER LOG
De-platforming dampens debates
in determining who can be heard
By MADELEINE ORONA would be dropped from the festival. On tliat basis, tliey made it clear that if
BURGOS Bannon called Remnick "gutless" for LC is to foster an environment that ca
heeding "the howling online mob." ters to disenfranchised students, then
DEBATE IS AN event in which But bow do we address the dev LC's campus is not a suitable place for
we discuss matters with a de- il's advocate? For many, the answer certain speakers or guests. They made it
-gree of logic and intellect. But is de-platforming, or denying a fig clear that a person's politics inevitably
recently, many political debates have ure a platform on which to speak manifest in how tliey treat others and
become less about the heart of a mat or share ideas. De-platforming has made it seem that a person's humanity
ter and more about things only t_an even reached Lewis & Clark stu and civil rights are not up for debate.
gentially relevant. As a society we dent circles. In March 2018, LC Law On issues of whether or not police
struggle to define which issues are im School students denied conservative brutality exists, whether or not fascism
portant enough to debate, and many speaker Christina Hoff Sommers a is wrong and whether or not poor peo
use this as an excuse to not push back. platform for academic discourse. ple deserve government aid, there is al
Earlier this month, the issue of "We live in an age when we have ways a calf for discussion on whether or
deciding who is allowed to participate come to an understanding of how pow not those concepts are really universally
in society's debates was questioned er works: those calling for 'debate' of true. Calling for debate on a generally
when conservative provocateur Steve marginalized people's humanity fail to agreed upon subject casts reasonable
Bannon was named the headliner for recognize how unevenly political power doubt on concepts that we know have
The New Yorker's annual "Ideas Festi is able to be wielded," students said in a not only been proven but have been
val." For this year's festival, guests were statement published before the debate. ongoing and growing ever greater. It
to converse and be interviewed by pub , Conor Friedersdorf of The Atlantic yields nonsensical questions rather
lication contributors. Some featured bemoans that these students cannot de than inspiring action to fix a problem.
guests rescinded their appearances clare who can say what and where as they The trap we as a public continually fall
in response to Bannon's anticipated are "cognitively privileged Anglophone into is tlie immorality of a hard yes or no
appearance. Many expressed their out Westerners" who do not understand to these questions, even with concrete
rage over Bannon even being invited, . intersectionality or political power. But evidence of their _reality. Nevertheless,
including author Roxane Gay, whose this ad bominem attack only exposes we must embrace the radical concept
criticism addresses the bigger picture what he thinks is allowed to be consid that it is our moral responsibility to
surrounding Bannon's invitation in ered "debateable." What can be taken definitively answer those same ques
an article for The New York Times. away from this instance, specifically, is tions. Yes, police brutality exists. Yes,
"[The] intellectual class doesn't that those protesting gave a -clear, con fascism is wrong. Yes, poor people de
truly understand racism or xenopho cise reason as to why they sought to serve government aid. Hard questions
bia," Gay said in an article for The de-platform Hoff Sommers in the first should not be asked to divert resources
New York Times, "They treat it like an place. They articulated that Hoff Som to semantics. Hard questions should
j
intellectual project, where perhaps if mers' agenda did not align with what be asked to support one anotlier on a
we ask 'the hard question' and ban they felt was the best inter basis of basic empathy and decency.
dy about 'controversial' ideas, ests of thefr studeot hudy.
good work is being done."
After rece1vmg back
lash, editor of The New
Yorker David Remnick
announced that Bannon
RAYA DEUSSEN/PIONEER LOG

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
4 OPINIONS
DSA closures will improve health on campu.s
LC's recent smoking policies discourage addiction and promote better lifestyle choices among students
By GRACE MARK we desensitize ourselves to serious
health concerns. But nicotine is one of
THE FAMILIAR SITE of green the most addictive substances, with the .
umbrellas is no longer part of highest annual death rate by far. On top
on-C!"ampulsi fe at Lewis & Clark. of that, we are at the most vulnerable
As of this academic year, Designated age for nicotine addiction. People who
Smoking Areas (DSAs) no longer ex quit smoking-before the age of 30 almost
ist on campus. Signs alerting that the completely eliminate the increased risk
campus is now smoke-, tobacco- and of mortality due to diseases brought on
vape-free are posted on doors to ev by smoking and tobacco use. •
ery campus building. LC students have It is important to note that the tim
had mixed responses to the change in ing of this policy change is primarily
campus culture. I welcome this shift in due to developments in Oregon state
campus living. law. Oregon increased •t he age for
I smoked cigarettes every day my" purchasing and possession of tobac
first year at LC. It was never just a nic co from 18 to 21; this law went into
otine addiction for me - habits breed effect Jan. 1'. 2018. Allowing students
habits. In addition to filling my lungs to smoke on campus means condoning
with toxins, I was filling the space be illegal actions, which is not something
tween classes and sleep with passive • the school can afford to do if it wants
interactions at the Copelancl DSA. to continue to receive funqing. Of
Smoking had an easily accessible social course, promoting health and wellness
reward - it became a group activity, re also improves LC's public image.
sulting in that in-group benefit so many Why should the school promote a
of us depend on in a new environment. culture that revolves around some
The only time I socialized was when thing that is bad for its students?
I had a cigarette in my hand. The rest of What message would that send about
th!;!t ime, I isolated myself. It was more what LC thinks of students' wellbeing?
comfortable to confine my life to a se I personally am not"interested in being
ries of unhealthy habits. somewhere that promotes the contin
But college is naturally uncomfort uation of my unhealthy habits.
able at first. Depending on an unhealthy MACKENZIE BATH/PlONEER LOG Once those of us who lived in the
habit for its ease does not contribute to While many students disagree with the decision, some believe that removing DSAs will create long-term community benefits. DSA era have graduated, on-campus
growth. In fact, it often worsens the attitudes about smoking will ·hope
problems the habit is produced from. fully have shifted towards promotion
Smoking cairned my nerves, yet wors our mental health with better tactics. DSA, I spend my time being productive, students to benefit from actively partic of student health, and rainy days un
ened my anxiety. For those of us who My LC experience has become so actively engaging with people and get ipating in their own lives. der green umbrellas will be a distant
have self-medicated with smoking, the much richer without poor habits to fall ting off campus regularly. I am happy It is so easy to ignore the facts about memory.
policy change is a reminder to address back on. Instead of killing ti.rue at the my crutch is gone, and I want other nicotine because they are so familiar;
New policy butts into student.
s1noking scene, ca1npus culture
Campus-wide tobacco crackdown leaves smokers as victims
By CAN ALTUNKAYNAK physical addiction itself. campus to smoke, but this may bother
I am sure there are still people smok other residents in the neighborhood.
THIS YEAR, OREGON passed ing on campus and creating a smoke-free Students experiencing nicotine with
a law that increased the legal campus will not necessary stop them, drawals can be a serious issue. Likewise,
smoking age to 21. Following this Maybe the college aims to decrease the if students go to tile woods in tile middle
change, Lewis & Clark recently removed number of people smoking, but change of the night to ·smoke, tlley might hurt
its Designated Smoking Areas (DSAs) is the best when it happens step by step, themselves in various ways.
·under the advertisement "Welcome not overnight. It has to be realistic and There is a solution to all of this which
To Our Tobacco-Free, Smoke-Free, transformational rather than oppressive can discourage people from smoJs.ing
Vape-Free Campus." The change was and idealistic. while ensuring their safety. Having at
drastic rather than subtle. If the aim is to make students-quit least one DSA, even if it is in a distant
When I was going around campus smoking; then a longer and more grad corner of the campus, can make sure
for the first time this semester, I saw ual process is required. If we are to that smoking does not increase as a
that the picnic tables were removed have a healthy campus then th(s should social activity around campus while
which meant that there were no DSAs be done bearing in mind the needs of keeping students safe.
anymore. Though I was one of those those who get affected by this change: I know this is not ideal for many,
who quit smoking after the law was the smokers: If people do not think that but it is more realistic and viable
passed, I felt disappointed and sad to the changes are realistic, they are sim compared to the expectation that stu
. see such a big part of my first semester ply not going to comply with them. It is dents stop smoking _coldt urkey. It is
experience be removed. also important to note that a smoke-free also a better option considering that
I do not assume, however, that it campus would not be as much of a lim many students stuck in the "LC bub
was ·easy for everyone to quit smoking. itation of freedom if we were downtown ble" cannot frequently leave campus.
As someone who grew up in Turkey, and had easier access to smoke-friendly And even if they could, the college
where smoking is a very social activity, areas, but unfortunately we are not. should make sure that students are
I find that expectation totally unreal Limiting the freedom of students safe ~thin necessary limits rather
istic. Frankly, sometimes this social is certainly not the biggest concern th-an expecting them to comply with
aspect can be more addictive than·the of this policy. Students might go off unreasonable rules.
ARY HASHIM/PIONEER LOG
Across campus, DSAsh ave been stripped of social personality and replaced by bike stations or covered by fresh layers of gravel.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
6
FEATURES
ZOE JENNINGS/PIONEER LOG
Students in the London Music Program attended plays and concerts weekly, and art classes took place in the Tate Mo~ern art museum. Students appreciated that the experiential learning style was unique.
Looking back on unlikely connections abroad
By ZOE JENNINGS with connected bathrooms. As a history, theatre and English-and we Modern). I saw a total of 36 plays while • and spend so much time with them, it's
natural introvert, I had to adapt to an all had to get along. Instead of hiding I was there, in and out of class. One of bard not to feel a special connection
EN I LANDED in London environment where I was constantly in my shared room all the timy, I forced our group's favorites was a production with them. We helped keep each other
st January I felt like I might . surrounded by new people. I was myself to hang out in the common area of Julius Caesar in which the audience sane in the high-stress environment of
throw up. This was thanks approximately 5,000 miles away and and deepen my relationships with the participated in an arena-like setup living in a foreign country, away from
to a combination of a lack of sleep, eight hours ahead of everyone I loved people I was living with. We got used to during the play. We stood for the entire our usual support systems and rou
motion-sickness-inducing turbulence and felt comfortable around. _ each other's habits and made new ones three hours on the floor of i'he "arena" tines. And while it might have been an
during the 11 hour flight, and a general While it is called the London "Mu- together, like watching Chopped or and were usbered around it as the actors atypical living and studying situation
stomach-rumbling unease with being sic" program, iZombie as a group or performed around us, sometimes on the for abroad programs-no host family,
shoved into uncharted social territory: we studied a hosting wine nights. ground, sometimes on raised platforms a familiar language, classes with only
I appreciate the deep
the Study A)Jroad Program. I had left broader sam Every week our that acted as the stage. It was the most people from our school-we all learned
the comfort and safety of my home in ple of the arts, connections I made with group would go on engaging portrayal of Shakesgeare I a lot about ourselves and British cul
California and suddenly found myself including the outings for our classes have ever seen. This more experiential ture. As we settle back into our old ways
people I wouldn't other
standing in a very crowded Heathrow ater and art . to experience what we learning style was new to many of us, at Lewis & Clark, I can look back fond
Airport waiting for a bus to take me to history, and wise know. were learning about but helped make the material more ly on our time together and appreciate
my new home. our classes first hand, attending accessible than in a normal classroom the deep connections I made with peo
In the London Music program, 18 were taught • at least one play and setting like most schools in the US. ple I wouldn't otherwise know. I have
of us Jived together in a flat ·for the by local professors.,The group was made one concert together for our theater and I ended up feeling like a part of a real also made it my mission to bore my old
semester, sharing a large common up of a broad spectrum of majors-'mu music history classes. Our art class took community by the end of the program. friends with how often I start a sentence
area and about seven small bedrooms sic, math, various sciences, art and art place ih_a museum (most often the Tate When you live with so many people with, "When I was in London ..."
Student Food Pantry group addresses food insecurity
By MICEAL MONROE-ALISUP food because there is a stigma around
financial difficulties.
THE OPENING for Lewis & Clark's ':We've gotten a lot more people ex
Food Pantry, while a quiet one, pressing a desire to donate than a de
was exceptionally full oflaughter, sire to come get it, but we really want to
as students perused through the food get rid of that stigma, because there's
together. The Food Pantry, located in really nothing shameful about wanting
the Multicultural Resource Center in to get some food," Layman said.
Templeton near the ATM's, is projected Donations come from othey stu
to be open on Thursdays from 4:30-7 dents, faculty, and staff;. and consider
once every few weeks. All three of the ing the limited number of people who
organizers are seniors who are single come to get food, there is much more
handedly maintaining the space in food than there are regular or even
between work and school. semi-regular recipients.
The pioneers of this qrganization, "We are looking for volunteers to
Jennifer Anderson '19, Cora Layman help run the pantry, and for volunteers
'19 and Kate Sund '19 became invest who are interested in taking over this
ed in providing food for LC students organization. We a]J graduate this May,
last fall, at the beginning of their ju but it's important that the pantry be a
nior year. They began thinking about resource available to students all the
hqw difficult it can be for students who time," Anderson said.· "Donations are
don't have a steady influx of money - currently organized by email, but one
for whatever reasons - to get enough of our aims for this year is to talk with
food. Not everyone is able to provide the Bon and get a permii:nent bin set up
for themselves outside of the Bon, and by the Fields Dinirig Room, for people
food insecurity is a reality for some that to donate or take as they please."
these three students are actively ad Another goal of theirs is to get the
dressing. word out. Most people are unaware of
Despite the fact that roughly 93 per this organization, especially since they
cent of students rely 'On financial aid, were only added to LC's Organizations
Layman and Anderson find that people List for the 2018-19 school year. Still,
are unaware food insecurity is an issue great strides have been made already.
at a place like LC, a reaction that is like These three students are the•first to
ly part of the problem: a lack of educa organize a food pantry for students in
tion in financial diversity, which leads over a hundred years of LC's operation,
to an environment in which speaking and food insecurity education is slowly
of such struggles makes both parties being incorporated into LC's orienta
ul'lcomfortable. With LC's demograph tions.
ics and reputation, students are often You can learn more about the Pantry
hesitant to openly discuss financial on Facebook at LCFood, or email them
MICEAL MONROE-ALLSUP/P ION.EER LOG
insecurities. The Food Pantry organiz at foodpantry@lclark.edu.
Jennifer Anderson '19 and Cora Layman '19, two founding members of the Food Pantry, organized.a food drive to help students ..
ers feel that people are nervous to take

FRIDAY,S EPTEMBER2 1, 2018
FEATURES 7
Portland Fashion: Too casual for co1nfort?
By CAN ALTUNKAYNAK here. Whereas back home, it would be broader sense of fashion. Thus, the opportunity to be fashionable with
disrespectful to dress like this, both to styles at LG do not surprise every per- spending little money on clothes.
H DENIM overalls, gos· yourself and to the people around you." son to the same extent. ' Al Rayyis commented on this
irts and guys painting their As a matter of fact, many cultures "I think that college in general, financial factor comparing Port-
_ ails, Lewis & Clark definite- also have certain ways of dressing as a whether it is East Coast or on the West, land with the town he has stud
ly has its own culture when it comes part of a stricter etiquette. This makes is a place where people discover ~hat ied for two years.
to fashion. But bow is this fashion it harder for some international and they enjoy wearing, how they want to "I lived in a small town in
different compared to other parts of American students to adapt to LC's way express themselves," Mandelsohn said. New Mexico where people re
the States and the world? And how do of dressing. ·"I feel like I have not seen that many tired," Al Rayyis said. "There,
freshmen adapt to it? "For the fashion I would say the things that are really different thart people were poorer and older
'Abdulrahman Al Rayyis '22, a stu people on the West Coast and in Port where I am from," Brynne Anderson '22 and they did not really care
dent from Erbil, Iraq, noticed that one land have a more individualistic and said. She is from Albuquerque, N.M. "I about what they wore. Here
pattern in Portland's sense of fashion is unique style," Claire Mandelsohn _'22 was more surprised that people had a people put more effort into
that it is relaxed. said. "Whereas in Bpston ·and on the similar sense of style on campus. I was the way they dress because it
"Back home people ·dress up more East Coast people will wear whatever is more expecting it to be a wide range of is a richer area and there are
formally when they go to school," Al popular." styles." •m ore younger people here."
Rayyis said. "Here, however, people Many talk about the differences be The pattern seems to be correlated Indeed, Portland has a
·can wear pajamas, sweatshirts. It is tween both coasts on various fashion with geographical proximity. Similar significant young populJ:1tion
a difficult transition but I am getting -blogs and it is interesting to consider sense of style amongst students might with different financial
used to it. It looks like people are more that some of Portland's fashion could be related to isolation from the city on backgrounds. Thfa is also
comfortable with the way they dress overlap with West Coast's a college campus in which students cre true for the LC campus.
ate their own community. However, not Many students
everyone follows the general trends. buy clothes and
In Mandelsohn's view, this explains accessories from
why the way students are dressed downtown
might be different than the people in sh o p s
downtown Portland. vintage
Lastly, financial resources shops,
play an important role in fashion and thrift
trends. If people do not have the means shops,
to ouy clothes, it is hard to talk about further
fashion trends. Thus, it is easier to diversifying the fashion on
come by different styles and an overall campus. Some students adapt
understanding of fashion in Portland to Portland's sense of fashion,
and at LC as people are comparatively others stick to their own and
well-off. Even if they were not, the some create a mix between both.
thrift shop culture gives students the
CAYDEN:B ULWCK/PIONEER WG
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By SHAWN BOLKER that slides over smooth bedrock into
the river. If you crossed at right loca
STAFFORD FALLS roars amidst a tion, this stream should be directly op
lush forest of old growth Douglas posite to where you crossed. A lightly
Firs and towering basalt cliffs in used trail follows this creek about 300
the heart of Tillamook National For yards upstream to where the lower tier
est.' This waterfall has two tiers: a taller of Stafford Falls comes into view. Cross
upper tier that plunges forcefully into a the stream here t·o gain a full view of
sandy pool and a lower tier that produc both tiers of the falls.-It is a truly serene
es two nearly identical waterfalls that and miami* experience to view a 100
tumble side by side. If the water is low foot high multi-tiered waterfall in the
enough, one can stand on a rocky beach middle of the lush forest.
between these two drops and become To reach the upper tier, cross back
enveloped in the mist. In the spring, over the creek and follow a steep spur
several species of wildflowers grow out trail leading uphill into the forest.
of the mossy cliff that separates the low When _the cliff of the upper falls comes
er tier of the falls, creating a truly idyllic into view, take a sharp right and scram
. setting. ble directly towards it. This route ends
Despite Stafford Falls' obscurity, it at a miami* overlook with an up close
is located less than a quarter mile from view of the upper tier and scenic vistas
Highway 6 (the Wilson River Highway) of the densely forested canyon below.
and is under an hour's drive from Port If it is warm out, one could even swim
land. Although hiking to the falls isn't in the pool between the two tiers of this
challenging, it can be hazardous due to shaggy waterfall! It is rumored that sev~
a river crossing at the very beginning era! more falls lie upstream but I could
of the trek. The Devil's Fork of the Wil not find a safe way to approach them.
son River can be found by following a From here, retrace your steps back to
lightly trodden path just off Highway 6, the road.
roughly one third of a mile east of Drift
Creek Road. I would not recommend
trying to cross this river in the winter or
early spring as it can be turbulent and
dangerous to cross in the rainy season.
Generally, if a river is over knee deep
and has noticeable current, it is too
dangerous fo cro~s. Upon crossing the'
river, locate a gushing tributary stream

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FRIDAY,S EPTEMBER2 1, 2018
8 ARTS
Reynolds and co-star Mark Wahlberg on the set of "Boogie Nights," for which he earned his only Oscar nomination.
Sayin.g goodbye to an icon
Legendary "Smokey and the Bandit" star passes away at 82
By SANDY GROSSMAN finds talent, directs films and runs the surrogate family and the world at large,
company. As Horner leads Eddie Ad but gets little. Ironically, Burt Reynolds
BURT REYNOLDS was an Actor, ams (Mark Wahlberg) to pornographic seems to be the man Jack Horner wants
capital A. He had this Old Hol stardom, we see he is not just a leader, to be: a respectable man in a respect
lywood persona-square jaw and but a sort of surrogate father as well. able world. Whether it was J:\ecause of
all. He took respectable roles in respect His actors and crew-members all look or in spite of the actor's relationship
able movies. They weren't really pres to him for acceptance and trust. While with the character, Reynolds famously
tige dramas, sure. He is best known for Eddie is the protagonist of the movie, it hated "Boogie Nights." He fought with
playing a race car drivin' cowboy with is Homer's eyes through which we see director Paul Thomas Anderson, once
a car full of Coors, but that didn't"hurt the world, his perspective we are asked almost coming to blows, and never re
his reputation. His movies are classical, to adopt. His cohort of actors are drug ally wanted the role in the first place. In
steeped in action clicbes and traditions. addled, occasionally viole~t, somewhat a 2017 appearance on Conan, Reynolds
"Boogie Nights" is none of that. It's selfish people. As mothers, fathers, said the movie "made [him] very un
profane, intense, sad and more than a sons, or daughters, they are all found comfortable," which makes sense. It's
little strange: not the kind of thing that wanting, yet they .are welcomed into not exactly "respectable." But he took
would fit in the proverbial Old Holly Jack's family without question, mo the job anyway and delivered a perfor
wood. And yet, without Burt Reynolds, tivating the audience to do the same. mance that simultaneously anchors the
that movie would not be the wonder Reynolds embodies the character in a film and deepens the character; a per
that it is. As porn producer Jack Horn way that is unique to him, conveying formance as true and right and dramat
er, he is hopeful, idealistic, and deeply 11ni nner sadness that goes beyond his ic as any I've seen.
melancholic. Beyond crafting a compel lines. And that is why, on this sad oc
ling character, be provides something Horner is not without his share of casion, I would like to thank you Mr.
vital to the audience: perspective. troubles. He wants so badly to be an Reynolds. You may have refused to see
The film opens with Jack at the artist but finds himself thwarted repeat "Boogie Nights," but it is because of you
top of the late 70s LA porn scene. He edly. He strives for respect, from his that I've seen it half a dozen times.
Remenibering a beloved rapper
By NATHANIEL HAMLETT
and SAMUEL JOHNSTON
IWAS ABSENTLY SCROLLING
through Twitter in precisely the way
teachers fear when they allow the
use of laptops wben I saw that Malcolm
James McCormick, more commonly
known by his stage name Mac Miller,
had died of an apparent dr1Jgo verdos·e
in the early afternoon of Sept. 7, 2018.
I immediately turned to the closest per
son I could find and told them that Mac
Miller had died. Although we live in a
world in which we are constantly faced
with bad news, I still found the fact that
I had to tell people Mac Miller had died
really struck me. I thought they might
even tell me I was wrong.
I didn't so much as stumble onto
Mac Miller as I was beat over the head
by him. In the age of Asher Roth's "I
Love College," and less than five years
into Youtube's foundling existence,
MICEAL MUNROE-ALLSUP/PIONEER LOG
Miller carved out a niche with his effer
this wasn't necessary. His development,
vescent 2010 mixtape "K.I.D.S." with a drug use and depression. From Ken
his entirety, is what made him so cap
slew of singles that would 'go viral' be drick Lamar to John Mayer, the sheer
tivating. Though his career began with
fore the colloquialism even existed ("Ni amount of people he gave his time to is
the braggadocio of "K.I.D.S." it ended
kes on My Feet," "Kool-Aid and Frozen awe-inspiring, and it is duly reflected by
with the introspective and melancholy
Pizza"), Miller captured the important the scores of people affected by his ab
of "Swimming." Along with the love
intersection of white kids and backpack sence. Secondly, it showed that he holds
he had for bis craft, and hip-h:op as a
rap. Miller's popularity culminated in a definitive place in hip-hop's canon.
whole, was a sense of self-awareness
his first studio album, "Blue Slide Park," So thank you Mac. For letting us
that allowed many iterations of Mac
debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 mu watch you grow, and grow alongside
Miller to exist over the course of his ca
sic chart. Despite his occasionally vapid you. For teaching white people the dif
reer.
brand of "frat-rap," there was always ference between appreciation and ap
The near-ubiquitous overflowing
something different about Mac - he propriation. For putting it all out there.
of kindness in reference to Mac in the
was having fun. Mac was one of those From-rapping in high school hallways
days since his death have confirmed
artists whose love for bis music was un and soliciting mixtapes on Datpiff, to
two things in my mind. Firstly, the
questionable, and that was contagious. releasing his fifth studio album to crit
vastness of his endearing qualities as a
When a person dies, we tend to ical acclaim, Mac Miller's love for music
human being. Miller, of course, had his
glamorize their existence, and engage
issues, and rapped frequently about his and people will not be forgotten.
our selective memory, but with Mac,

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
ARTS 9
Yves Tumor amazes listeners on latest album
"Safe in the Hands of Love," the electronic artist's third album, is an overwhelming tour de force
~yROSHANBHAT~ vocals, which contrast with the ag
gressive, bass-heavy synth sections
THE NEWEST release from pro and complex drum patterns. The
ducer and singer Yves Tumor, similarities do not end with the vo
"Safe In The Hands of Love" is cals, as seen in Tumor's favoring of
his strongest project yet, one that takes distorted synthesizers, heavy use
inspiration from U.K. rave and indus of reverb and delay, and sampling
trial musk, solidifying Yves Tumor as -a techniques. ·
heavy hitter in experimental music. However, there are some pret
In terms of style, "Safe In The Hands ty opposing differences in the two
of Love" is a noticeable sonic departure artist's approaches. Whereas Throb
from Yves Tumor's previous indus bing Gristle's work often had a free
trial and sound improvisation qual
collage based re Despite the change in ity to the sound and
leases. The most structure which
direction, Yves Tumor
notable changes resulted in longer
in style might best hasn't forgotten his compositions with
be attributed to extended drone-
roots.
this album being like sections, "Safe
his debut release In The Hands of
on English IDM Love" feels much
powerhouse Warp Records, with Yves more concise and calculated, which
Tumor leaning into some of the hard is probably a product of Tumor's
er U.K. rave sub genres. The formerly newfound interest in U.K. dance
free-floating and often ambient compo ,music sounds. I·would argue this is
sitions favored by Yves Tumor are now a change for the better, given that
given structure and direction through Tumor's arrangements aren't quite
the album's greater emphasis on drum so minimal as Throbbing Gristle's.
machine-based patterns and break Ultimately, this album consti
beats. tutes some of Yves Tumor's best
Despite the change in direction, work, an oppressive and we11-round
Yves Tumor. hasn't forgotten his indus ed project that leans more into noise
trial roots. In the past, Tumor has cited and dissonance than ever before.
industrial pioneers Throbbing Gristle "Safe In The Hands of Love" is a near
as a heavy influence, one which clearly perfect album-, one that is produced
persists throughout the entire album. and p'aced well, and breaks bound
Tumor's vocals share the same disinter aries between genres time and time
est, exhaustion, and aggression heard in again. PHOTO COURTESY OF YVES TUMOR 1/
Throbbing Gristle's Genesis P-Orridge Verdict: 9.0/10
St. Paul and the Broken Bones' latest Best wines- on a dime:
,RI
album "isa beautiful change of pace Gewiirtraminer
2015
Alabama eight-piece brings a fresh take on vintage soul By MAX LORENZE in taste to dry German Riesling. And
like riesling, a dessert wine called Ice
CROSS EUROPE, wine has
Wine (Eiswein) can be made from
a rich cultural significance,
Gewiirztraminer. A dry wine means
By RILEY HANNA "Hurricanes," and "Bruised Fruit," oming from centuries of that it has no residual sugar after fer
whose lyrics contain darker messages tradition that has imbedded cultural
mentation. It is a light, crisp, refresh
WHILE ST. PAUL and the about the hardships that come with habitus into what wine represents and ing wine with tasting notes of green
Broken Bones first formed growing up in a beautiful but moral how people interact with wine. Cultur apple and citrus zest. Though I got
in 2012 in Birmingham, ly corrupt state. Additionally, songs al habitus is the term used by French this wine at Portland Wine Merchants,
Alabama, their nostalgic sound will like "NASA" and "Mr. Invisible" are sociologist 'Pierre Bourdieu, to rep it may not be accessible for everyone
take you back to the rise of soul in. nearly impossible to categorize; they resent unique societal knowledge or due to its location. This wine pairs well
the '6os. The band's -lead vocalist, are much more· exploratory, danc societal practices that everyone within with cheese, offsetting its richness.
Paul Janeway, has a similar vo ing on the edge of neo0psychedelia. a community has as their shared iden
cal style to "The Godfather of Soul" The •d iversity and musicality of tity.
himself, James Brown, with unique the songs coupled with the complex Those of us from the United States
range and power in his interludes may have trouble understanding this
voice. Combined with a A groundbreaking makes "Young view of wine. Wine simply gets round
dazzling horn section, Sick Camellia" ed into the taboo of alcohol. There is a
the music of St. Paul and uniquely moderf!. more than just restrictive thought that alcohol is used
and the Broken Bones twist on the band's a fun, groovy only to get drunk. This stems back to·
will simply knock your album, but a the history and effects of prohibition
socks off and will further vintage sound. masterpiece. on the identity of American Wine. Pro
make you slip on your -------- The band hibition attempted to destroy Ameri
boogie shoes (assuming is coming ca's relatively young wine industry,
you put your socks back on first). to McMenamin's Crystal Ballroom razing any cultural habitus that could
The band's past albums, "Half on Oct. 17, and I would strong have continued to form. Thankfully, at
the City" and "Sea of Noise," em ly recommend buying tickets, as Lewis & Clark we are right in the mid
body more of a retro sound that is St Paul and the Broken Bones are dle of one of the best wine regions in
beautiful in its fami1iarity. However a sight to see. I would confident the Americas, a region that has adopt
their newest album, "Young Sick Ca ly give this album a 10/10 rating. ed Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,
mellia," is a groundbreaking modern and Gamay Nair unlike any other
twist on the band's vintage sound. place in the new world.
While this album still maintains When many access this world they
the band's iconic sound, it is nota do not know where to go. Most of us
bly more experimental than their know red, white, rose, sparkling, yet
past two albums, and it works well. most do not know what separates
The title of the album is taken from those from each other, or that many
the state flower of Alabama, the ca grape varieties often fall in to multiple
mellia. The title symbolizes the band's categories either by themselves or as
love for their home state, while simul blends. One of the other preconceived
taneously acknowledging Alabama's notions around wine is that it is in
problematic history and 'cuhure. accessible on a budget. I will explore
Furthermore, the album is inter how to find good affordable wine and
.spersed with multiple interludes that to develop and understanding of what
combine the voice recordings of Jan you are drinking.
eway's grandfather, who discusses
daily life in Alabama with soft sounds Wine Recommendation of the
of flutes, guitar, and drums providing week:
a funky,. psychedelic ambiance. These Place Swallow, Gewiirztraminer :2015:
interludes add a personal quality to Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
the album by describing how Ala Portland Wine Merchants-1430 SE
bama has impacted and shaped the 35th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Janeway family. They also provide For this week, my wine of choice
the album with a more cohesive struc is 2015 Swallow Gewiirztraininer. I
ture, as opposed to a mere collection thought it would be appropriate that
of songs without deeper meaning. the first wine I recommend is an Or
The album encompasses a wide egon wine. Their grapes are sourced
variety of styles. The funkier, upbeat from multiple vineyard sites within
tracks, such as "Convex," "GotitBad," the Willamette Valley. Gewiirztramin
"Apollo/ and "LivWithoutU," are jux er is a white wine.grape that is one of MAX LO RENZE/PIONEER LOG
taposed with more soulful ballads like the national grapes of Austria, and-it Place Swallow,
is an extremely tasty and traditional, Gewurztraminer 2015
slightly dry to off-dry wine, similar $12 -
PHOTO COURTESY OF ST PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
SPORTS
10
Wagon Wheel rivalry rekindles for 2018 season
LC Pioneer Football's 70-year-old duel with Willamette is rich wi-th excitement and history
,. PHOTO COURTESY OF LCPIONEERS
Pioneer football helmets line the sideHnes of the 2015 Wagon Wheel game. The historic showdown was born of a football grudge dating back to 1948, and the Pioneers will be defending the Wheel away at Willamette.
By LAUREN KEEGAN Wheel for a year. The massive wooden said. "It's going to be an incredible especially as both teams' skill and get people moving, [they were]. the
wheel has been stationed in the lobby atmosphere." competition level increased. leader of the wagon train that was
THE PIONEERS are currently of Pamplin Sports Center with a proud Head coach· Jay Locey offered a Upon consulting the Pioneer Log coming up the Oregon trail. We're
• 1-1 in their 2018 football season orange Lewis & Clark hubcap wedged comprehensive view of the team's archives, it is apparent that the LC the Pioneers, they're the Bearcats,
after a loss to the Pomona- in its center _since the Pios won back approach to the game. "It's the -start football team was indeed gaining so I believe that's why it's a wagon
Pitzer Sagehens with a score of 21- the wheel in the 2017 season with a of the Northwest Conferenceschedule," traction. In most editions of the wheel. But that's a total assumption.
34 on Sept. 8, and a victory over 24-21 win over the Bearcats. Locey said. "The Wagon Wheel Pioneer Log in this era, football It might be some other reason than
the Whittier Poets on Sept. 15 with 'Tm super excited about . the is a great one to start with. Both articles took up nearly an entire page that."
a score of 46-27. One of the most game," defensive back Tawayne teams have picked up a win, so it's of a four-page spread. According Assistant coach and offensive
highly anticipated games of the Malone '19 said. "This is the first time going to be a competitive ball game. to a column titled Sport Shorts by coordinator Isaac Parker, a
season approaches in a long time that We're excited and John Hoefling in Willamette alumnus, bad a bit more
on Saturday, Sept. 29 "Everyone is talking we're defending the pursuing it with "We're excited and the October 8, 1948 context • for the Wheel's history.·
against Willamette Wagon Wheel rather great intention, just . issue of the Pioneer "I do know that part of the reason
pursuing it with
University, where about it. It's going than trying to get it, like every game. Log, 'The Bearcats why the Wagon Wheel is used with
the Pios will be vying so it's going to be Having a bye week is great intention, just have won the title Willamette is because it is the oldest
to be an incredible
for a highly prized pretty excitin_gg oing a good opportunity for the past five University west of the Mississippi,
like every game."
traveling. trophy: the atmosphere.,, in there." for us to get just years straight and being the first college established
Wagon Wheel. This year, the a little bit back in have had a total by the original settlers in the
The Wagon Wheel David Ceja '22 exciting showdown shape, heal up a Head Coach Jay Locey of nine winners Willamette Valley," Parker said in
game is played every will be hosted by little bit and make since the Northwest an email. "Jason Lee, one of the first
season against the Willamette in their some gains going Conference was missionaries, was part of the first
Willamette Bearcats, usually as hometown of Salem, Ore. The last time into conference." formed." The Pioneers had been group of missionaries that came
the conference season opener. The the Pios defended the Wheel was in According to the plaque mounted winning games as well, and appeared over to settle in Oregon, and be is the
winning team is awarded the privilege 2001 after it was secured in 2000. on the wheel itself, the tradition was ready to challenge tpe Bearcats in the founder of Willamette University.
of taking hQme the prestigious Wagon "Everyone's talking about it," started in 1948 by the Blue Key Men's 1948 season. In an article titled LC So, I guess the connection of the
defensive lineman David Ceja '22 Honor Society. During this time, Drops Willamette, the Bearcats lost Wagon Wheel with Lewis & Clark
Head Coach Joe Huston was making to the Pioneers 14-13 in November of and Willamette is the historical tie
great strides to boost the football 1948, and rose to the top of the NWC between the historical figures Lewis
program. Football rivalries were standings. and Clark and the settlement of the
highly prized among larger schools in Yet one thing remains unclear: Salem area and the establishment of
Oregon, such as the Civil War rivalry why is the trophy a wagon wheel? Willamette University."
between Oregon State University Lqcey offers a helpful speculation. Whichever way the wheel turns,
and the University of Oregon. Their ''I'm assuming, but .... a bearcat, the annual showdown will be
existence could have spurred a desire as I understand it, was the leader of . especially exciting this year and
for the small colleges of Oregon the wago'n train," Locey said. "They will mark a strong start to Pioneer
to have a standoff of their own, had to get everybody going, had to Football's conference season.
LAUREN KEEGAN/PIONEER LOG
The Wagon Wheel trophy prominently stands next to the women's swim locker r9om in the lobby of Pamplin Sports Center.

FRIDAY, SEPTEM~ER21, 2-018
SPORTS 11
~
Tennis dress criticism- is _no new phenomenon
Ser.ena Williams' catsuit controversy is a recent installment in a hisporical struggle for female athletes
. By ANNIE ERICKSON
"vulgarity and sin" to the game of
WHEN IMAGINING a tennis tennis. The obvious connection
between these controversies· is the
player's outfit, one might
way they objectify women.
think of the strictly white "In the 1920s, it was
A new facet of women's tennis
getups or, at least, some sort of
controversial for fashion incited contention when
unassuming athletic
Serena Williams wore a black catsuit
clothing. This image French tennis player
to the May 26th French Open.
was mainly created
Suzanne Lenglen to According to a CNN article, Williams'
because of the strict
uniform guidelines that show her calves and outfit was said to be inspired by the
have been in place. • movie Black Panther and meant to
arms while playing
help her blood circulate, preventing
Each professional
tournament has an tennis." clots. Williams had recently gone
through a difficult pregnancy and
individual set of rules
had a pulmonary embolism following
regarding uniforms. For
. the birth of her daughter Alexis,
example, the current
making her more susceptible to clots
Wimbledon uniform code
blocking blood flow to her lungs.
stipulates that, "A single
Immediately after the tournament,
trim of colour around the
the French Open instituted rules to
neckline and around the
prevent catsuits like Williams' from
cuff of the sleeve is acceptable
being worn at the event again. Tennis
but must be no wider than one
official Bernard Fiducelli's comment
centimetre."
on the issue: "One must respect the
This strict standard for uniformity
game and place." With this recent
has endured mainly because it has
controversy and the
evolved with the times. In the 1920s,
many of the past,
it was controversial for French tennis
it is evident that
player Suzanne Lenglen to show
women's tennis
her calves and arms while playing
faces a different
tennis. Over time, the expectations
standard when it comes
for modesty loosened. Women
tennis players are now free to dress Open. She • to regulation and
fashionably and comfortably, given was penalized, clothing.
they adhere to certain logo and where as,
measurement restrictions. many male tennis
With this evolution of restrictions players are known to
and growth of fashion in tennis, a take off their shirts mid
discussion about sexism and double match with no penalties at
standards has arisen: Women began all.
playing the sport at a time when Clearly, a persisting feature
modest dressing was a prerequisite throughout women's tennis
for social acceptance. From the 1880s fashion history is the presence
to the 1920s women wore heavy of controversy. Lenglen's calf
dresses with long sleeves, a high neck display was one of the -first
and even a corset. Needless to say, of many. In 1949, Gertrude
comfort wai, not the main goal. At the Moran showed the lace in her
same time; men wore flannel pants unde~garments. Anna Kournikova
or shorts and there was little to no showed her midriff in 2002 and
focus on their outfits. A clear double caused a stir. The main problem
standard between men and women's people had with all of these outfits was
tennis uniform policies was also seen the way that they "inappropriately"
when Alize Cornet took off her shirt revealed the players' bodies. An
in the middle of the game in order All-England Club Committee even
to. readjust it during the 2018 US accused Gertrude Moran of bringing
FRANNY KLINE/PIONEER LOG
Naked Bike Ride draws Portland activis.ts
Portland's Pedalpalooza becomes a epicenter for city's eclectic community riders
By CELESTE KURNIK Participant and Lewis & Clark
College alumnus, Kelly A., recalls
her. memories of participating
'' THE FIRST moment when
you get naked, it is in the ride and witnessing Port
awkward," Kelly A. '10 land come together, as naked
said. "And then once everyone's riders high-fived police officers
naked it is weird to have clothes who were blocking off the biking
on." With a single glance around routes.
Portland one thing is made clear, "People are really open and
defying social norms is a social maybe more respectful when
norm. When June comes around, a you're naked because everyone is
popular way to embrace Portland's so vulnerable,; Kelly said.
quirky spirit Despite
is to . ride "People are really open this, she did
completely recall having
and maybe more respectful
naked on a once seen a
bicycle. Since when you're naked because maR walking
Oregon state everyone is so vulnerable." around with
law 'declares a crotch level
nudity a form camera.
of free speech, Kelly A. '10 "That was
people can do the year I decid
this alqne anytime they please. On ed I was going to
the other hand,· they can choose wear underpants," she said.
to join thousands of others naked If you are not comfortable riding
riders by participating in Portland's completely naked, there is nothing
World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR). to fear. According to WNBR, the
Portland's· WNBR is part of a official dress code for the event is,
city-wide event called Pedalpaloo "As bare as you dare." Many people
za, spanning all of June. The event add additional coverage by painting CAYDEN BULLOCK/PIONEER LOG
There are after parties for riders "Do be prepared to lose your
hosts a variety of free bike rides and themselves and each other before
stationed all over the city. Ac friends," Kelly A. said. "Make
workshops for the community every the ride commences. ,
cording to Kelly, some"'of these sure you have a meet up spot or a
day. Among a Beatles ride, a "Pets Before considering participating
parties can be found by the Wil phone because it gets crazy at the
in Baskets" ride, a tofu ride, •a nd in the ride, there are several things .
lamette river where among music end when everyone is dispersing."
many more eccentric rides, WNBR that should be kept in mind. First
and dancing, you may spot some Among these the most import
continues to be one of the most ly, do not drive to the event, as
riders going for a swim. • ant part of the WNBR is to em
popular. Having only 125 Portland the WNBR protests the excessive
She also suggests riding with brace the nakedness and have fun.
participa,nts when it began in 2004, use of cars. It is a· party on two
friends, though she does advise "Totally a Portland experience,"
its popularity has exponentially wheels, not four. Secondly, know
caution for unexpected possibili Kelly said. "Ten out of ten stars."
grown, seeing over 10,000 riders-in that the. event does not end once
ties.
2017. the bikes have been dismounted.

•
FRIDAY,S EPTEMBER2 1, 2018
12·
The Backdoor is a work of humor and fiction
No way! 2018 report names New ravine bridge to
LC one of nation's colleges lead into Terabithia
ByOWENHEH
IN A SHOCKING NEW report,
TIME Magazine has recognized
Lewis & Clark as one of the na
tion's colleges. This news surfacing
after administrative efforts to display
LC as a legitimate American institu
tion.
The report, released on June 31,
contains a multitude of schools that
TIME considers to be colleges in the
United States. Taking into account se
lect factors, namely location, editors. at
TIME compiled this list to inform stu
dents making the transition into higher
education.
"We wan is to be a guide for as-
piring scholars to find colleges that are
indeed American," Mark Destefano,
Director of News at TIME said. The re MICEAL MUNROE-ALLSUP/PIONEER LOG
port, Destefano's brainchild, is just one By CASSIDY HARRIS a tree stump and making a snow angel
example of a wave of new resources for in a pile of trash, muttering something
college applicants to find sch9ols that IN A HIGHLY anticipated construc about trolls and how 'The Dark Master'
really fit them. Planning to update the tion update released by the Facil was watching her. There "'{asn't even
list annually, TIME aims to aid folks in_ ities Department, the new bridge anything there. It's imaginary."
the college search for years to come. is set to lead across the Lewis & Clark Despite Douglass' enthusiastic en
Meanwhile, campus has been noth ANNA DESMET /PIONEER LOG • ravine and iri.tot he fantastical world of dorsement of the bridge and the king
ing but buzzing about the news. From Not only was LC ranked next to Ivy had no choice to respond to his critics. Terabithia. dom of Terabithia, the project is receiv
students to staff to administration - League schools in TIME's report, but "Come on, like, they don't even ''Yeah, we're really just putting in ing negative reviews from the majority
people are excited about LC appearing alongside many other smaller North have D3 sports, what college doesn't the finishing touches at this point," of the LC community.
alongside Duke, Harvaq:l, and Yale on west schools as well, namely University have sports?" he said. Destefano's Rob Stoneman, lead contractor on the "It's just a bunch of branches and
this list. of Puget Sound and University of Port comments have subsequently faced site said. "You know, adding sqme logs, a rope swing to the other side of the
"I believe that TIME has really _land. Long time neighbor and historic further disapproval from Reed's ad moss and some wind chimes to really creek," Jared Humphrey '21 said "This
'stepped up' as a publication," Presi rival college to LC, Reed College did ministration and student body, but make it feel real and magical. However, is what they're waking us up at six in the
dent Vim Vievel said. "They've noticed not make TIME's list. After numerous justify the decision nonetheless. each new thing we include will add at morning with the sound of heavy ma
us as a college, and that I believe is a questions and substantial backlash least a month to the expected opening chinery for?"
great achievement." from the Reed community, Destefano date, so don't expect it to actually be "It looks really dangerous," Jess
open for at least another year or two." Aarons '20 said. "That ravine is not
Introduction to Religious Studies Abbey Douglass '19 was given exclu something to mess with. Someone could
sive access to the new bridge and was fall in and drown, or something."
the first to experience Terabithia. "I don't know why we can't just have
unintentionally summons demon "I walked across the bridge and it a normal, functional bridge already,"
led to this enchanted forest. There were Chloe Black '19 said. "Is there some
all of these beautiful creatures; fairies, magical fantasy world I can be trans
trolls and a whoJe new mythical world. ported to where I don't have to pay
I was overwhelmed." $65,000 in tuition to walk the long way
~
A bystander who witnessed Doug around campus in the pouring rain?"
lass' journey through the magical realm The LC Facilities Department is en
of Terabithia offered their outside per couraging everyone to keep open minds
spective on the new bridge. about the project and hopes students
"I don't know what Abbey's talking will learn to really experience the king
about," th_ey said. "She walked to the dom of Terabithia and all of its peculiar
edge of the ravine and started talking to and fabled inhabitants.
New stick-n-J)oke gives
LC student heightened
sense of self, hepatitis C
GAYDEN BULLOCK/PIONEER LOG
By STEPHEN HANLEY proceeded to covertly rip his Juul be is also okay with they-them}.
fore adding, "Hasn't someone told [the "Asmodeus is honestly pretty chill
LlWIS & CLARK'S newest Re infernal spirit] about our new smoking to have in class," Flora Montgomery
gious Studies seminar took a policy? I mean, that thing reeks." '22 said as she swatted at a locust on
agic turn this w_eekw hen stu Waters told us that she was search her Patagonia sweater. "I used to rock
dents accidentally summoned a demon ing for the course syllabus when she climb with the kid who got dragged to
during group discussion. The course, accidentally opened an ancient Moodie the underworld-I mean, dropped the
titled "Demons, Darkness, and the Five document filled with glowing occult course-and he always walked through
Dialogues" was supposed to serve as a symbols. the ravine to get to Aca without wearing
bridge between the core E&D curricu "When the classroom stopped any shoes. Or deodorant."
lum and the Religious Studies program. shaking, there was a massive horned "I just wish he'd stop playing devil's
"Unfortunately, it seems to have creature sitting where one of my advi advocate in our group discussions," Wa
served as a bridge to the sixth layer sees used to be," Waters said. Unsure ters· said, "but otherwise he seems to be
of Hell instead," professor Cameron of what to do, Waters continued the adjusting well to the mortal world."
Waters said. "Maybe we should've ar class as normal. "Calling attention to The Backdoor tried to get in con
ranged the desks in a circle instead of non-traditional students creates an un tact witll Asmodeus ·multiple times
a pentagram." safe learning environment, even whe11 but found he was unwilling to stop or
Kevin _Woods' 19 was in Miller at a that student is leaking magma on the make eye contact when approached on
senior seminar on the morning of Sept. carpet and crawling with maggots." Her campus, confirming that the demon is
6 when the first floor of the building was strategy seemed to work; instead of un indeed fitting in well with the LC social
rocked by seismic activity. leashing chaos across the campus, the scene. Our suspicions were confirmed
"I thought it was just that massive demon used a six-inch claw to scratch at press time when the Prince of the
earthquake that's Sl,!pposedt o hit Port "Asmodeus, King of the Nine Hells" and Damned . was spotted just outside the
land in the next hundred years until I announced in a distorted dual-octave Agnes Flanagan chapel hissing about
smelled the sulfur," Woods said. Woods voice that it uses he-him pronouns (but "neo-colonialist religious persecution."