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The Pioneer Log: Lewis & Clark College’s Student-Run Newspaper

Volume 89, Issue 1

Lewis & Clark College Student Newspaper

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2017-09-22

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Vol. 89 No.1 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 www.piolog.com
Bon Appetit adjusts dining options, The
infuriated students sign petition niiracle
on turf
By GELSEY PLAZA student started circulating a petition
IN JULY, CAMPUS Living sent an on Facebook. So far, the petition has
email to the Lewis & Clark com reached over a quarter of the student
munity with some information body.
regarding changes to the meal service. "I started it because I have heard By ABE FIELD &
There has since been contention re constant complaints and ridiculous CASEY PICKARD
garding this big change amongst the stories about how dining at Lewis F
OR THE FIRST TIME since
LC student body. & Clark has gotten so much worse,
Oct. 5, 2013, the Pioneers have
The Trail Room is now open from specifically in the last year since the won a football game. The win
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m Monday through Trail Room closed for dinner," they against Pomona-Pitzer snaps the 33-
Friday. It takes cash and credit pur: said via email, preferring to remain game losing streak for the Pioneers,
chases, as well as s tudent meal cards. anonymous. one of the longest in NCAA history:
It offers some of the old favorites such The petition is open to everyone After jumping out to an early 17 point
as pizza and grill, as well as some new in the community to sign; many par lead at halftime, the Pioneers held
additions, including smokehouse ents and guardians of students have on to win 40-29. The win was led by
BBQ and noodle bowls. Maggie's is also signed the petition and left com freshman quarterback Sawyer May '21
now serving meal equivalencies of hot ments. who finished witli 160 passing yards.
food items, including oven toasted According to the student who and tliree touchdowns, including a
sandwiches and "global bowls" from started the petition, as well as other 65-yard opening drive capped off by a
11 a.m. to. 9 p.m. Sunday through LC students, the Bon has become a one-yard touchdown catch by Dejour
Thursday. Fields Dining Ro_om will major inconvenience for student Williams '19.
now remain open until 8 p.m. for din GRACE ANDERSON/PIONEER LOG athletes or students with evening J;)efensive back Pete Lahti '19 was
ner Sunday through Thursday nights Students stand in long lines waiting for dinner in Fields Dining Hall on Tuesday. classes or extracurriculars. named Northwest Conference (NWC)
- Friday and Saturday closing time "Without any alternatives other Defensive Student-Athlete of tlie
will still be 7 p.m. tionship." in part due to longer lines and limited than Maggie's inadequate meal equiv Week for recovering a fumble in tlie
The biggest complaint regarding Witmer said that it would be better dining options. alencies, lines have been consistently first quarter tliat put his team up 17
these changes has been the early clo to return to the former hours to mit "I don't think that it is likely to be around 30 minutes long and the qual points and an interception late in tlie
sure of the Trail Room. According to igate anxiety for some students and changed ba.ck anytime soon, but I'm ity of the food has declined drastical fourth quarter. Bryce Johnson '19 was
ASLC Treasurer William Witmer '20, help alleviate the large number of peo hoping that due to the outcry from ly," they said. "Students are receiving chosen for tlie d3football.com Team
these changes have engendered some ple in the Bon. students, some changes to the current tiny portions of hastily-prepared food of the Week after recording a fumble
frustration in the student body. • "Personally, "I have witnessed how situation will ·be made," Betters said. because the Bon (both facility-wise recovery on a kickoff in tlie tliird quar
"From data I gathered last year as large the lines have gotten in the Bon, "Eating in the Bon is becoming in and employee:wise) is not equipped to ter. Johnson is averaging 26.2 yards
a student senator, I know that there and that is quite frankly annoying," creasingly difficult for those who have handle the sheer volume of students per kick-return, second in tlie NWC
are students who used the Troom Witmer said. "For example, I waited time constraints due to_l ong lines and forced to eat in the same place at the this year.
(Trail Room) to get away from the around 15 minutes after, entering to the alternative options in Maggie's are same time. (Everyone) should he get Not one current LC student has
loud, highly-populated Bon to help receive food in either line." very limited. The quality of our dining ting a meal based on their meal plan ever seen the football team win a
with anxiety or other issues stemming According to ASLC Community experience here at LC is being dimin which they paid for. It's ridiculous and game. For many students, including
from ·large amounts of people and Service & Relations Coordinator Vio ished by this change." we deserve better." Zander Nicholson '18, tlie win felt like
noise," Witmer said. "I know this will let Betters '20, the student body is un Due to the discontent surround "Outraged students" continued on page· 3 "Pioneers" continued on page 15
affect the student-Bon Appetit rela- happy with the meal service changes ing the new dining hall hours, an LC
LC bookstore announces decision to desist independent
venture, reviews bids from various private companies
By ALIX SOLIMAN tlie College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) the belief that prices ....--::::..•~ Associate Vice Pres- ly, there probably won't be any art
THIS YEAR, LEWIS & CLARK a C n o d m m tli o e n Gr S ad e u rv a i t c e e s S ch st o a o ff l, a i s n c w lu e d ll i n a g s w to i l K l e r l i l s e e y . , o A n c e c o o r f d t i l n ie g .r;;;,r_::::;:;--::::.;;.• id a e n n d t fo c r om Fi m na it n te c e e g su o p in p g li e to s b o e r s a t n a y n d u a n r i d q i u ze e d pr a o s d t u o c t w s. h a I t t ' ' s s
admitted tliat the independent alumni, parent programs and athlet reasons tliat tlie member Andrea going to sell."
ly run LC bookstore is a finan ics. bookstore went pri- Dooley disagrees. In contrast, Dooley said, "We were
cial failure. For tlie 2017 fiscal year, The committee conducted a LC vate approximately "From a stu- doing major ordering once per year,
the bookstore reported a net income community survey, which informed eight years ago was . dent affordability but most vendors do it four times per
loss of approximately $112,000. For them of tlie need for lower book pric because students perspective, I be- year. So just tlie cycling t:hrough of
the past 7 years it has been running ing, more choices in merchandise, a were resentful of llJil!lllll lieve in tlie econ- options, merchandise will really im
independently, it has accrued a to wider selection of books, more events a corporation run- omies of scale. If prove."
tal net income loss of approximately and a more user-friendly website. Si ning tlie bookstore you're working There is a guarantee tliat the col
$770,000. multaneously, the committee exam - Barnes & Noble witli a partner who lege will not suffer financial loss witli
Bookstore Manager Janet Kelley ined the operations of tlie bookstore, at the time - and has tlie purchas- a partner, because the vendor will ab
attributes tliis consistent loss to tlie researched industry trends and visited boycotted it. ing power to say, sorb the losses and still pay tlie con
Higher Education Opportunity Act the bookstores of nearby colleges like Kelley expects 'well, we have 450 tractually agreed upon commission to
(HEOA) which was passed around tlie . Portland State University (PSU) and tliat this transi- stores,' and to work tlie college.
same time that tlie bookstore decided Linfield College. tion will negatively witli publishers to "We won't be losing money. I
to go independent. The committee has decided that impact the student get pricing, tliat is don't think anybody (at LC) is inter
"That act requires colleges to make the best solution is to abandon tlie body. going to give the ested in making the bookstore a mon
public tlie ISBN numbers for text independent bookstore venture ;md "Based on my student a better ey-making venture; our goal witli the
books as soon as tlie course schedule search for an external business part knowledge of price than independent bookstore was to break
goes live on the website, and so us ner. other college when you're even," Dooley said. "What (a partner
having to provide that has given tlie "It wasn't a cutthroat decision, and bookstores "'---,:!---;_;;..;..;;__.._ ______ ..,__ Lewis and ship) can do, since we know we won't
students the opportunity to search out the decision was made easier.when we tliat have been ANNA SCHALL/PIONEER LOG Clark book- be losing money, is we can focus on
lower-cost books montlis in advance," saw tlie potential _ofw hat (partnering outsourced, my under- stand - store," Dooley said. "When other areas of tlie college where re
Kelley said. • witli a company) could be for our stu ing of what tliese corporations do is you're a small store, I really do tliink sources are needed and not worry
To address the loss, the college dents," Gonzalez said. "They're ven tliey are a corporation to make mon- that tliat leads to higher prices." about trying to cover a loss."
formed a committee last winter which dors and we're educators. Running a ey. If we're not making money now, Kelley also expects merchandise Currently, the committee is evalu
is chaired by Dean of Students Anna bookstore isn't really our expertise." how are tliey going to make money? options to decline. ating the requests for proposal (RFPs)
Gonzalez and comprised of student, A common cause for student op Raising prices. They're going to raise "It's a small bookstore and so
"Bookstore committee" continued on page 3
staff and faculty representatives from position to company intervention is prices and tliey're going to cut staff," they're going to stock it according-
New LC President Tips for Freshmen Manor Mysteries Fleet Foxes Live Cycling Club
Lewis & Clarkw elcomes new President Wim MackenzieB ath gives freshmen insights on how Hidden secrets inside the FrankM anor House. The Seattle band returns to Portland in support of Cycling club provides an opportunity to enter in
Weiwel to survive their first year. their new LP. bike races for casual and competitive riders alike.
Seepage 2 See page 5 See page 9 See page 12 See page 14

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
2 NEWS
ASLC debate focuses on Bri.dges close for year,
smokers' rights, Bon hours students aggravated
By NATALIE RICH continue to do so at LC. Mitchell said Another topic that caused debate be "There's no need to fix the bridg
that he wanted to take the skills he tween the candidates was the question es because of the cost," Matsuo said.
S
EVENTEEN candidates, most learned in high school into a collegiate of smokers' rights. Kochman said that "Even though it creates more separa
of them freshmen, are currently atmosphere. the school must take proactive action to tion, it would be too expensive and not
vying for ten open Senate seats "Everyone here chose to go here," protect smokers' rights before "they be necessary. The bridges look nice be
in the Associated Students of Mitchell said. "We have the responsi gin to be stripped away." Orion Rainer cause they are modern. There is no need
Lewis & Clark (ASLC). A debate, mod bility to make this the best four years of '21, who at the time of writing is not on to fix them, but it would be convenient
erated by Pioneer Log Editor-in-Chief our lives." the ballot, disagreed. for students if they were fixed."
Peter Kranitz '18 and Managing Editor Jordan Luke '21 said that since he is "So if we're improving rights for the Miller understands- that Facilities
Althea.Billings '19, was held on Sept. 18 an athlete, he felt that he had the ability smoking population, are we also going has a busy job, but he said it would be
between fourteen of those candidates. to take that competitive spirit and work to improve medical coverage or health nice if they could prioritize the bridges.
Allison Behrens '21, Feona Rehfuss '19 to improve the school. care options here," Rainer said. "Or are "I have some understanding of how
and Matt Stevenson '20 did not attend. Throughout the debate, the topic of we just going to give them lung cancer difficult their day to day jobs are, but it .
Moderators Kranitz and Billings started food service hours came up many times, and let them rot, hang them out to dry. would be greatly appreciated if they can
the night by asking candidates for open specifically the fact that the Trail Room What's your plan?" make a priority out of fixing the bridge
ing statements. is now closed for dinner. Kranitz asked Wesley Chen '21 responded to Rain just because it really is like the lifeline
"I want to ensure everyone's voice Tom Stratton '20 what he would do to er. from Platt-Howard to the academic
is heard," Catherine Cinguina '21 said. "make the everyday life of students "I think Ryan is saying that he wants side, and without it, it is kind of a mess,"
"I'm a confident leader who cares about more enjoyable." to make sure there's a space for smok he said.
what people care about and making "There's just little things that we ers," Chen said. "The main thing is to Although students like Miller are
your goals and dreams reality." have here that are good but can be feel comfortable around here." frustrated about the closure, George
Jacob Muscarella '21 focused on the done better in my opinion," Stratton Later on, Kochman responded to said that they are working as fast as
impact his voice would have for margin said. "The Bon meals, they had to close criticism over his smokers' rights plat RACHAEL OBERMILLER/PIONEER LOG possible.
alized voices. the Troom (Trail Room) and that has form: "You can take those DSAs out of "We can't go any faster," George
"I come from a place of having a lot caused massive lines at the Bon, and my dead, cold hands, you're not taking By NICK SABATINI said. "We have to talk to the city be
of privilege," Muscarella said. "I grew fewer food options for those who can't them away from me." cause it is in an environmental zone.
up white, middle class, and male, and I go to dinner at the normal hours." Chen also brought up the topic of I N PREVIOUS YEARS, students We hav~ to negotiate with the city to
have the ability to make people's voices Ryan Kochman '21 echoed Stratton's key cards. At LC, key cards can only living on Lewis & Clark campus get permits. The earliest we could get a .
heard." sentiments. swipe a student into the dormitory in could access the academic build meeting is October."
Kenneth Leja '21 said that he wants "I've spoken very fervently in the which they reside, with the exception ings by crossing the bridges that According to George, the bridges
to make sure that the student body was past on this matter of food quality and of the Holmes-Hartzfeld-Apartments span the ravine. However, this year, LC were built in 1953 and wood bridges
taken seriously by the administration. food services," Kochman said. "The complex, which has some reciprocal students must circumvent the ravine by typically last so to 60 years.
"It's really important ... that the Troom has to have better dinner access swipe capabilities. passing under Templeton. Both bridges "We spent the last few weeks doing
student body is represented as one of ... On top of that, (I want to) allow more "I would want to push (to change have been barricaded this year because soil tests and looking at different op
the most important factors of the col people to have spaces to play music, so that)," Chen said. the support structures were deteriorat tions," George said. "We are hoping to
lege as a whole," Leja said. I'm looking to encourage that." Hannah Posey-Scholl '20 added that ing. start design in the next week or so on
After opening stat_ements, Kranitz Kochman also mentioned that he in the event of an active shooter situa "The bridges are closed because a new wood frame bridge that is local
and Billings moved on to individual would seek to push for a deep-fried food tion on-campus, the fact that students we were going to do some temporary ly manufactured and constructed. We
questions. They asked several candi option at the school. may be unable to get into any given repairs this summer," Associate Vice hope to put footings in October and put
dates about their qualifications: "I'm the deep-fried candidate," building could be life-threatening. President for Facilities Michel George the bridge in late spring."
"Last year, I got politically active," Kochman said. Kranitz and Billings ended with said. "We noticed some rot down at the The Howard bridge will be replaced,
Nicole Dean '21 said. "I interned on sev Naylor Finnerty '19, a transfer stu general questions, one of which was on bottom, so we did soine structural anal but the Templeton bridge will not be.
eral political campaigns ... We worked dent, commented that since he is famil how to remedy student apathy. Posey ysis reports. Structural engineers took "We are talking about taking down
to raise minimum wage and provide iar witli two different school systems, Scholl suggested a Google calendar with a look, and as we started going in, we the Templeton bridge," George said. "It
sick leave for workers in Washington ... he is prepared to take.the good from his school events that everyone could see, found that not only was there rot at the looks like it doesn't serve much purpose
We won, which led to a statewide man previous school and apply it to where so that everyone would know what was bottom, there was rot interQ_allyin .both apart.from (Ameri~s with Dtsabilities
date. I also attended leadership confer LC needs it. going on. Zack Hart '21 also suggested bridges." Act) because it is so short. Originally,
ences." In addition, Dean served as the Quinn Vinlove '21 was questioned random acts of kindness on campus. He said that the rot is a type of fun when the dining facility was built in the
first freshman representative on her on the fact that in his ASLC applica Other candidates suggested leading by gus that attacks the wood's cells. As a ·1950s, the ravine extended further. So,
high school's student council. tion photo, he was holding a sign with a example. result, the structural integrity of the the bridge made sense because you had
Brendan Mitchell '21 and Jeremi hammer and sickle. ''I'm a very passionate person, and I wood was compromised, but there is no to go all the way around before. Since
ali Thomas P Koshy '21 also took part "I totally am a socialist," Vinlove like to share that, inspire people to keep way of knowing how much. The struc then, they put in the infill, so now the
in their high school's student councils. said. "I love activism, and I believe on of that same passion that I have within me tural engineer recommended that the bridge is 20 feet away from the wall."
Koshy said that he worked as a liaison the things that LC lacks is a culture that alive in them throughout the winter," bridges should be closed and replaced. On Jlily 26, a four week construction
between students and staff, and would puts social justice first." Kochman said. George said that although the bridg program began to build a ramp under
es probably won't collapse, there could neath Templeton. The purpose of this
be issues if the bridges are left open be ramp is to ensure the area stays ADA
cause there are many weak points that compliant in the absence of a bridge,
could break. impacting foot traffic under Templeton.
Meanwhile, students have been George said that repairing the bridg
frustrated by the closure. es was also considered, but the cost of
''I'm not a fan of it personally," repairing them would be almost the
Bryan Miller '20 said. He resides in same as replacing them. The .college
Platt-Howard, a residence hall near the discussed leaving the bridges open, but
Howard bridge. "My knee has been act the structural engineer didn't feel it was
ing up for unrelated reasons, and hav safe to do so.
ing to go uphill is just not ideal." The new bridge will be clear span, so
Lark Wilson '21, another resident there will be no support structures un
of Platt-Howard, is also not happy with derneath. It will also be seismically sta
the closure. ble and have a roof to protect the walk
''I'm personally annoyed with the way from rain and overhead debris.
bridges. It's frustrating to have to take Although construction will begin in
longer routes to get to class. Most of the October, the new bridge is not projected
first years weren't aware that it wouldn't to be complete until spring, so students
be open ... The lack of communication ... living on campus must continue to use
was annoying." the path below Templeton.
Taisei Matsuo '19 is a resident in the ,':Bridges in general are a pretty pow
JONAH SVIHUS/PIONEER LOG Stewart residence hall -that is not af erful metaphor for togetherness, and
Left to right: ASLC candidates Naylor Finnerty '19, Kenneth Leja ':n, Nicole Dean '21, Quinn Vinlove '21, Brendan Mitchell fected by the bridge closure. He has an a bridge being out is sort of an equally
'21, Jacob Muscarella '21, Ryan Kochman '21, Tom Stratton '20, Catherine Cinguina '21, Hannali Posey-Scholl '20, Wesley opinion that differs fr9in Miller's and powerful metaphor for the opposite,"
Chen '21, Jordan Luke '21 and Orion Rainer '21 at debate Monday night in Counsel Chamber, competing for ten senate seats. Wilson's. Miller said.
Campus Living ho·sts kick-off event to bring LLCs toiether
By LEXIE BOREN This was the first year this event was and Global Village LLCs. Global Village though I'm in Global Village as part of want to explore careers in education.
L held. Together, each LLC talked about is a community which reinforces stu my LLC, there are also people in exper "Since I have both EA and Edu
EWIS AND CLARKi s the home
possible projects and ideas, wrote out dents' language learning and cultural iment and there are also people in (En Comm on my floor, I really like the idea
to a multitude of Living Learn
key descriptors of their LLC and en- experiences. VA PA focuses on creativity terpreneurship LLC) and also leader of finding events that connect to both
ng Communities (LLC), which
joyed the food, drinks and lottery pro- and artistic expression. Both LLCs are ship teams in all of these different areas those LLCs. Like, for instance, I found
are meant to bring learning
vided by the event. already planning events for the year. that are working towards making this an environmental school in east Port
beyond the classroom and enhance
"It was nice "In Global Vil- experience great," Joe-Barry Gardner land," Crowley said.
·the residential experience. For the first to be able to de- "Planning LLC events out, !age, we ;ire plan- said. "(The Kick-Off event) just starts RAs, area directors, student coordi
time this year, LC hosted a LLC-Kick-off
scribe and brain- you really want to .h ear ning some trips. to the ball rolling and then all the LLCs nators and faculty and staff advisors are
Event.
storm some ideas the Chinese Gar pick up and do their own activities." all working together with the adminis
"The thinking was to get people to for what we want the students' voices. ¾'hat dens downtown, The Environmental Action and Ed tration to better the LLC experience on
come together, students, staff, faculty,"
to do each year," better way to do that then the Japanese Gar- ucation Living Learning Communities campus.
Joe-Barry Gardner, Campus Living In-
Dominique Gard- dens, the Portland (Edu COMM),t wo LLCsh oused in Man "We want to take everyone's,_f eed
terim Assistant Director, said. • ner, Platt-Howard to ask them?" Mercado, different zanita, also have plans in the works. back," Joe-Barry Gardner said. "If you
Joe-Barry Gardner was the moder
Area Director, said. cultural centers," "I am very excited to get out and go didn't get what you needed out of your
ator of the Kick-off Event, an event in "Planning LLC Dominique Gardner Dominique Gard- to some farms and plant some trees," LLC experience, what was that? What
tended to create a sense of community
events out, you really want to hear the ner said. "Both VA PA and Global Village Thea Crowley '20, Environmental Ac can we do better? One of our goals is
within LC's LLCs.T he event, which took
students' voices. What better way to do want to do a trip to the art museum," tion RA, said. to keep reevaluating these LLCs and to
place in Smith Hall on September 12,
that then to ask them?" The Kick-off event did not focus on The Environmental Action (EA) LLC keep looking at them to make sure that
was attended by students-within LLCs,
As Platt-Howard's Area Director, just one LLC, but on bringing them all focuses on promoting environmental we aren't just doing it to do it. We want
student coordinators, faculty and staff
Dominique Gardner is involved with together. sustainability, whereas EduCOMM is to be very intentional behiHd everything
advisors and Resident Advisors (RAs).
the Visual and Performing Arts (VA PA ) "It was just establishing that even a community for undergraduates who wedo."

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
NEWS 3
Columbia River Gorge fires Outraged students
veil Palatine Hill in smoke retaliate against
dining hall changes
Continued from page I
Multiple people ac;:rosst he LC com throughout dinner because everybody
munity have commented on the petition shows up at the very beginning of din
online, including donors and parents. ner," Larry said. "And we can rtever stay
"I am an alumni, and a donor and am caught up serving the food. Students
yery upset that the Trail Room is closed learn that they don't have to come right
for dinner, and will now re-evaluate my at 5, and so they space themselves out a
donor status," Joel Schooler wrote. lot more. That's a historical thing that
"As a parent I am concerned about happens every year. Another compound
the restricted availability to meals my ing issue is that we're hiring employees
student is experiencing this year - its as we go back into the Fall. We rely heav
(sic) concerning when class sched ily on student employees. We don't have
ules make it difficult to get the meals any school employees when school starts
I've paid for because the dining room and so the first (few weeks is) hiring stu
options have been changed," Wendy dents and scheduling them and training
O'Connor wrote. "Please reopen the them."
Trail Room!!" Larry said that they look at overall
"As an athlete in a sport that has food trends and traffic patterns on cam
practice for the majority of the evening, pus when considering decisions to mod
eating at the Bon during dinner hours ify meal services.
is not practical," Davis Blackmon '19 "A big part of (what) we look at (is)
wrote. "Maggie's the numbers of
has started serv- "J understand that the students on cam
ing 'bowls' as a pus," Larry said.
late dinner alter budget is tight this year, "A couple years
native, but the op but that should not come at ago, there was a
tions are very lim huge incoming
ited, and it seems the expense of the students class - a record
it usually takes who pay tens of thousands number. And to
20-30 minutes accommodate
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE US FOREST SERVICE for your food to of dollars to attend college that, we worked
By HANNAH POSEY-SCHOLL particulate matter that was the real ity we had to practice in the gym one be served due to here" with the ~chool
health concern. day. We weren't allowed to practice either long lines, to open the Trail
According to a study by Berkeley outside. It kinda hurt us because we or Maggie's run- Anonymous Room for din
USUALLYA T LEWIS & Clark, Earth, the particulate matter content of couldn't do what we wanted to do - it ning out of rice or ner. That's the
the days •that Mount Hood 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) that Portland was more of a mental practice" Melvin meat and needing to prepare more." only reason we ever opened the Trail
cannot be seen from the re- was getting Tuesday evening was com Ho'omanawanui '20 said. "I have band and orchestra from Room for dinner. And so, really, we're
flecting pool vantage point are days that parable to smoking about eleven ciga College Outdoors (CO) has been 6-9 and have a place to eat afterwards just going back to the ways things were
rain is forecast. However, these past 2 rettes per day. keeping a close eye on the wildfire re was great last year," Jemma Goddard with smaller class numbers. But to off
weeks, smoke blocked the view instead. Unfortunately, the standard face ports. They were fortunate that the trip '19 wrote. "Please ope_ni t and save LC set that, we put some new programs (at
Fires· all along the west coast have masks s6me-·students procured from •l ocations at the coast and Estacalla had musicians." • • Maggie's)." ----· --~·,. • • -~ '
been raging throughout the summer, Student Health Services fail to effec preferable air quality during the period "Students who work jobs (even.on Executive Chef Michael Palmer not
running from British Columbia down tively block the most dangerous ·part of of smoke in early September, campus) need flexibility in hours," Ju ed that the new options at Maggie's are
to California - but in.a new twist, Port the smoke, The tiny PM2.5 particulates "We were totally lucky," Director· of liet Wilhem said, "I regularly worked healthier than ordering a burger and
land got a taste of the flames this sum get into the bloodstream and can cause College Outdoors Joe Yuska said. Yuska shifts through the 5-7 Bon hours during fries or pizza from the Trail Room.
mer as well. respiratory and cardiovascular issues, said that if the fires threaten to interfere
the school week and relied on the (Trail "We took the hot toasted sandwich
Portland resident and hiker Liz To protect students from the smoke, with a CO trip, he would keep the trip's
Room) for dinner," program that was in the Trail Room and
FitzGerald reported to The Oregonian the college moved outdoor events such scheduled weekend but move the desti The student who started the petition moved that up (to Maggie's)," Palmer
that she saw a group of teenagers giggle as the Pio Fair indoors and cancelled nation to another location, hopes the LC community will sign and said. "(Now) we also have the loaded
and videotape as one of them threw a outdoor activities. "People have already planned to go,
support it. rice bowl, which is rotating weekly with
"smoke bomb" into the Columbia River Among the most affected were stu and scheduled around it, and they'd like
Gorge. A 15-year-old boy from Vancou dent athletes. to go to Mt. St. Helens, but if.there's a "I understand that the budget is a different theme for it. It's a nice big
ver, Washington is suspected of starting "We had to completely scratch . fire there they would be happy with an tight this year, but that should not come hearty meal. And there's a Jot of protein
in the (bowls), too."
the fire, but Oregon State Police are still one of our workouts on Tuesday and other big volcano," Yuska said. at the expense of the students who pay
investigating the matter. move indoors and do a pool workout," The Columbia gorge fire is not yet tens of thousands of dollars to attend They are keeping Maggie's hot food
Smoke from the gorge filled the air cross-country runner Jeff Mullins '18 fully contained, so LC may get anoth . college here," they said. "It's pretty ri options open until 9 p.m. to accommo
in the Portland area for the first week said. "We have a couple of kids with er taste of PM2.5 before the summer's diculous. Everyone I have talked to (and date students who have practices and
of September, peaking on Sept. 5 and 6. · asthma (on the team), and they would end. To mitigate the effects of the I mean everyone) agrees." either extracurriculars that end at later
Early evening on Tuesday the 5th was have had a tough time. And even if they smoke, The Oregon Health Authori General Manager for Bon Appe_tit hours. Larry hopes that the LC commu
the worst of it, with the air pol)ution didn't have asthma, the smoke is one of ty advises Portland residents to stay at LC Mac Larry said that these current nity will give these changes an opportu
reaching "very unhealthy" levels at al those-things where you feel fine during indoors, keep windows closed, drink long lines are a repetitive pattern that nity to work out.
most five times that of Beijing according the day often, but if you're doing stren plenty of water and spend as much time they see at the beginning of every aca "Change is good, but it's always a
to Portland's gauged Air Quality Index. uous physical activity you'll get about in an air-conditioned area as possible. demic year. They are alreading noticing challenge," Larry said. "So we look at
Many LC students kept their dorm halfway through your workout and you Melissa Osmond, the LC Associate Di the lines,spacing out between the time it as opportunities. We have to work
_room windows open throughout the just won't be able to complete it." rector for Health Promotion, suggests frame of 5-8 p.m. through and give them a chance. So
smokey period to fight the suffocating The LC football team was also af Agnes Flanagan Chapel and Aubrey R. "The first couple of weeks of school, if everybody just gives the changes a
summer heat, but instead it was the fected. "Because of the poor air qual- Watzek library as suitable locations. every single year, we have massive Jines chance, we'll see how it goes."
Bookstore committee
takes bids from vendors
Continued from. page I
that were submitted by vendors, two of open up opportunities for LC to have
which are Barnes & Noble and Follett. a conversation about its values, spe
Representatives from potential part cifically in reference to the unethical
ners will be visiting the college during business practices used to produce the
the first week of October to present cheap apparel sold in the bookstore.
their positions to the Deans, depart She pointed out that a partner could
ment chairs and program directors provide the infrastructure and· level of
from both the Graduate school and sophistication n-ecessary to address is
CAS, 15 ASLC senators, the Provost and sues such as these.
the committee. Gonzalez also spoke about the possi
"From those presentations and bility for the bookstore vendor to team
meetings we'll make a decision about up with Bon Appetit as other schools
which one feels like a better fit," Dool have done and make the bookstore· an
ey said. "It's really about culture and other social hub or coffee shop.
fit and what feels like it will be a better In August, the administration com
partnership with the college," municated to the bookstore staff that a
"I think that it is a really good com transition will occur this year, and that
mittee," Gonzalez said. "Everyone there they are guaranteed the opportunity to
cares about the student experience, the interview with the new vendor should
college ethos of 'is this space going to they so choose, They also offered a sev
. look like Lewis & Clark?"' erance package to incentivize the cur
Regarding college culture, Gonzalez rent staff to stay through the transition
said that a new partnership will also period.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
4 NEWS
LC community welcomes president Wim Wiewel
By GEISEY PLAZA ital campaign. When he is not in inter- ,-----•· values I want from a President of the from which such candidates are select
view mode, he is very genuine. He lis-• college." ed remains increasingly small and often
W
M WIEWEL will become tens and he actually hears what you're.: During this past summer, Wiewel inaccessible. Having met with President
Lewis & Clark's 25th pres saying. And if need be, he changes to spoke at seven different open forums at Wiewel personally, however, I believe
dent starting Oct. 1. This take into account the new information LC, in which students, faculty and staff he will be a wonderful addition to our
will be LC's first president that he is receiving. (Also), he doesn't ·were welcome to attend. community and a promising leader for
who has had previous experience as a just talk about enhancing diversity eq Dean of Students Anna Gonzalez at the college."
president in another institution. uity and inclusion; he does in fact do it. tended an all-staff event and said that ASLC Diversity Committee Chair
For the past nine years, Wiewel has He puts in place structures to make that[ she enjoyed Wiewel's presentation. Nicolette Sauramba '19 said that she is
led Portland State University (PSU). happen." 'According to Gonzalez, a key goal that optimistic about the future of LC with
During Wiewel's administration at Director -of Public Relations Roy Wiewel highlighted during the forum Wiewel as president.
PSU, retention and graduation rates Kaufmann said that Wiewel is a good was for LC to be an excellent institution. "I look forward to and I am commit
increased every year, funded research fit for LC in part due to his great track Weiwel has a vision for LC to strive and ted to working with President Wiewel
rose 50 percent and fundraising tri record as President at PSU. challenge itself as to what excellence to further the initiatives of the Diversi
pled. His leadership earned him a 2014 According to Kaufmann, two bf should be at a small liberal arts college, ty Committee in order to ensw;e equal
Council for Advancement and Support Wiewel's accomplishments at PSU were "What I liked about President opportunity and to amplify the voices.
of Education Chief Executive Leader increasing the diversit;y in the student Wiewel is that he really answered the " of our student body where necessary,"
ship Award. body and increasing fundraising. questions posed to him honestly and I Sauramba said.
According to Student Representa "(Wiewel) is able to set a vision and • think in a very transparent way," Gon Regarding his decision to arm the
tive Chair of the Presidential Search get people excited about (that) vision zalez said. "He also spoke to the resi campus safety officers at PSU, both
Committee Tiffany Farmer '18, they and go and raise money to help, mate dential experience of students. He was Kaufmann and Gonzalez •v alidated
needed someone who knew how to be a rialize that vision," Kauffman said. "To very into the campus spirit and·(recog Wiewel's·action. The arming of officers
president, and that was Wiewel. me, (that) is everything. And I think he RAYA DEUSSEN/PIONEER LOG nized) the values of LC and of a liberal is consistent with actions of other large,
"The presidential search committee is going to do well in that regard." arts college in general." urban, public institutions. Gonzalez
was looking for someone who had that As Wiewel is an immigrant from the familiarity with Portland and the Pacific Gonzalez shared her enthusiasm for emphasized that no such in°cidencew ill
'it' factor: who was familiar with the Netherlands, Kaufmann thinks this at Northwest. how Wiewel and his wife.personally vol happen here at a small liberal arts col
Portland area, understood the impor tribute lends Wiewel a perspective that "He knows the region's culture as unteered during the week· of New Stu lege.
tance of a liberal arts education, could fits'well with many LC students. well as its political, business, philan dent Orientation this year. Johnson spoke directly with Presi
manage three individual campuses, "A l.ot of our students are from over thropic and educational communities," "He helped students move in, and dent Wiewel on this issue,
was relatable to students, and had the seas and 80 percent of our students Atkinson said. "This will save him valu he spent time with faculty, students and "(Wiewel) assured ASLC that cam
means to raise money for our school," are from elsewhere outside of Oregon," able time as he goes about the task of parents," Gonzalez said. "He spoke with pus safety officers would not be armed
Farmer said. "(Wiewel) brings lots of Kaufmann said. "And then 60 percent advancing Lewis & Clark's interests and (everyone) apd the parents loved him. at LC, nor would there be any need for
experience to the table and really wants of our students study overseas. So hav reputation in this region and beyond." He was really engaged and he le! them increased security whatsoever," John
to see students succeed as well as the in ing a president who is globally-minded Associated Students of LC (ASLC) getto know him." son said.
stitution as a whole. I am confident that is a huge asset for us." President Marissa Valdez '18 agrees When President Wiewel was first "The locations of LC and PSU are
Pre$ident (Wiewel) knows and under Vice President and Provost Jane At that President Wiewel is a good fit for announced as the incoming presiclent, much different and require different
LC. -
stands who we are." kinson said that Wiewel brings many the immediate reaction of ASLC Vice security measures accordingly, and
Staff Representative Chair of the strengths to the presidential position. "He has an international perspec President Zack Johnson '19 was one of President Wiewel was adamant of such
Presidential Search Committee and "Having nine years experience in the tive, he is enthusiastic about living frustration. a concept."
Dean for Diversity and Inclusion Janet role at PSU, Wim will be able to focus on sustainably, and he values• students "(I was frustrated) not at the selec The LC community wilt be celebrat
Steverson said that Wiewel was a good learning what is distinctive about Lewis and their perspectives," Valdez said. tion of Wiewel specifically, but at the ing President Wiewel's official first day
choice for LC due to his genuineness, & Clark, rather than how to do the ba "At PSU, he was able to triple Latinx often cyclical system of selecting lead on Oct. 2 with a campus bike ride from
experience·and determined disposition. sics of his job," Atkinson said. "This will enrollment, drastically improve overall ers within academia," Johnson said. 8:15 to 9:15 a.m, starting at the Cooley
"He has extensive fundraising expe be a great advantage for him - and for enrollment of marginalized peoples, "Colleges seem to simply funnel out House. There will also be a welcome
rience," Steverson s;ud. "He can hit the all ofus at the college." and raise enough money to build ten presidents and deans and pass them party later that day from 2 to 4 p.m. in
ground running when it comes to a cap- Atkinson also spoke about Wiewel's new buildings. These are outcomes and off to new institutions, while the pool Stamin.
Diversity at LC marginally ASLC introduces
increases with class of 2021 substantial changes
to internal structure
Classo f 2021 Demographics
lhtetnationat By MACKENZIE HERRING A•
THE ASSOCIATED Students of
3.4% Lewis & Clark (ASLC) worked
AfricanA merie$
hard over the summer, and are
2.8$
His ante back this fall with fresh ambitions, a
new senate staff and a brand new posi
tion on its Cabinet.
NativeH awila.n/PaciflJcs lander ASLC Vice President Zack Johnson
0,2 '19 described the dynamic of the cabinet
Two or more races as "one of evolution."
"Collectively, Cabinet is working to
-rebrand and revitalize ASLC, allowing
for greater accessibility and represen
tation for the student body," Johnson CYAN COW AP/PIONEER LOG
said. • Along with this major structural
ASLC President Marissa Valdez '18 change, ASLC has a new Cabinet posi
defined the leadership team as very in tion. This year, the cabinet is introduc
volved and passionate, and spoke about ing the position of the Diversity Com
their primary goal to engage and enable mittee Chair (DCC).
LC students. <The DCC's responsibilities will in
ALIX SOLMAN/PIONEER LOG "We want to empower students and clude chairing a committee to discuss
help them realize the (influence) they hate and bias incidents on campus. This
By HANNA MERZBACH Dean of Admissions and Coordinator of L.E.A.P. (Leading to Engage All Pi have as individuals," Valdez said. "Our new position will be held, and, in a larg
Multicultural Recruitment, said. oneers) Mentorship program that's slogan for this being 'know your rights, er-sense, defined by Nicolette Sauram
IT IS NO SECRET THAT the major Admissions also hosts three fly-in coming up this weekend," Angela Buck, know your powers, make your change."' ba '19. Sauramba will have authority in
ity of students at Lewis & Clark are programs for students from diverse Interim Director of IME, said over ASLC also aims to strengthen the .determining the actions that this new
caucasian. However, this year's first backgrounds; there is one program in email. • current policy arm of the organization. position will enable and the extent to
year class is the most diverse group of the fall and two in the spring. Tlie fall Great Expectations is a two-day re Currently, ASLC has members on var which it will affect the LC community as
students LC has ever seen. 27 percent of program is science-based but still focus treat happening September 23 to 25. On ious boards and committees whose in a whole.
the class of 2021 are students of color, es on students from under-represented the LC website, IME states the event's fluence ranges from campus safety to ASLC strongly encourages students
up from 16 percent in 2009. backgrounds, while the spring pro goals as "connecting new students with dining options. According to Valdez, to use the organization as an avenue for
This statistic combines a number grams are more general. returning students, as well as staff and ' their goal for the new year is to spread change, The Cabinet members rally be
of ethnicities/races: Asians, African Throughout the application process, faculty to develop a strong sense of awareness and take advantage of this -hind a common goal of getting students
Americans, Hispanics, Native Hawai Admissions works with the office of In community, providing strategies for ac opportunity in order to have the most to initiate the action$ they wish to see
ians, Pacific Islanders and students of clusion and Multicultural Engagement ademic success and helping to identify passionate members of the student body in the LC community. Vice President
two or more races. This statistic does (IME) and the Financial Aid office. and take advantage of campus resources on these committees. Johnson asked that -students' utilize
not include international students or "The objective and the work that we and opportunities." Instead of the previous four repre ASLC's resources.
third-culture kids. talk about isn't just about getting (the The L.E.A.P. mentorship program sentatives per class, the Senate will now "The Cabinet is working tirelessly to
The admissions office has made students) here," Rele said. "It is also strives to provide first-year students cons_isto f 10 total members. According rework ASLC into an efficient, collabo
various efforts to increase diversity on about getting them through Lewis & with support throughout their entire to Valdez, this change was made in an rative body," Johnson said, "I simply
campus. Clark. It is always a part of the conver year at LC. effort to recruit the most enthusiastic ask that students, new and returning,
"We partner up with several com sation making this an affordable option "I am very happy to hear that there individuals regardless of graduation give this year's Cabinet and Senate the
munity-based organizations, some in a for all of our students." is an increase in the percentage of stu year, making for a more devoted senate. chance to improve the college."
formal capacity and some in an infor IME focuses on ensuring that all stu dents of color," IME Peer Educator After the election, the faculty advisor to Despite structural changes the goal
mal capacity, to develop relationships dents of color, along with low income Emma Franco '20 said. "I think that it ASLC,H arold McNaron, urged students and message of ASLC is clear and un
directly with these organizations and and first-generation students, have a is not only about seeing different faces to remain active. wavering.
directly with students who work with S¥Jooth transitic;mt o LC. or hearing about different nationalities, ,. "Mai~tain communication with "You have a lot of power to change
these organizations so that they come "We are excited to have the highest but also about how, we interact th~. ..those-senatorsw ho are elected, ensuring things at tc, if you want to make a
across Lewis & Clark and think of it as number of participants at our Great I think that is ·som.ething, as a college they work toward the 'kinds of change change at Lewis & Ciark, it is possible,"
a potential option," Nial Rele, Assistant Expectations Retreat and within our community, IME is there for." you want to see on campus,"M cNarons aid. • Valdez said.

FRIDAY,S EPTEMBER2 2, 2017
OPINIONS 5
Ultimate survival guide
for new students at LC
By MACKENZIE BATH
0 NCE YOU MADE the decision to
go to college, I'm sure you found
out that everyone you know
wants to give their two cents (or more)
on the subject, leaving you with a bil
lion tidbits of advice you can't possibly
remember. Well, here's some more.
On arrival, you probably found that
your sister's best friend's experience at
a state school does not relate to what
you've been doing at Lewis & Clark.
Still, you don't want to be flying blind,
so here's the best advice that a busy ju
nior can impart to you.
First and foremost, get off -campus.
Don't live entirely in the bubble of LC.
On that note, be familiar with the
Pioneer Express. Say hi to the drivers,
get to know the schedule and plan ac
cordingly for the amount of time it's go
ing to take you to get off campus. Often
on the Pio you will find yourself stuck in
traffic, so be prepared for some longer
waits.
In terms of studying, there are a
variety of great study places. Find the
place where you work the best: the li
brary, the Manor House gardens, Tem
pleton, the SQRC or somewhere else.
More often than not, you won't find
SARAH BRADBURY/PIONEER LOG
yourself studying in your dorm room.
There will always be time to make more plore other departments and possibly
Try out new places to find out where
and better friends. find something you want to take more
you're the most productive.
Whether it be with those new classes in.
Get an on campus job. It's a conve
friends or a chance to have some alone Get to know the professors in your
nient commute, the hours are usually
time, have meals outside the Bon. Find potential major, whether or not you've
pretty flexible and they understand that
places you like to eat (Chez Jose, food had them for a class yet. They can give
you're a student first and an employee
carts, Pancake House) and make time you tons of advice, especially about ac
second. Plus, having some extra cash
to get those meals. Some Pioneer favor tually working in the field that you're
can go a long way.
ites include the food carts, Killer Burger going into. Get the numbers of people
Plan Fred Meyer trips with friends.
and Bellagio's. If you don't want that to in your classes. You never know when
Whether you all take the Pio or go with
be your off campus outing, order some- you might need to text someone about
the friend who has .a car, it's more of an
thing! • the reading, studying, or a missed quiz.
outing and less of a chore to go to Fred
In terms of academi~, there are a Last but definitely not least, college
die's in a group.
couple of ways to get ahead. Don't ig is the time to explore. Many .see it as
Not sure who those friends might be
nore your General Education require an opportunity to become the person
yet? That's pretty normal. You've only
ments - no one wants to be stuck tak they've always wanted to be. Keep in
been here a few weeks, and your friend
ing their foreign language while they're mind that you don't reinvent yourself
group will change and evolve over time.
trying to write their senior thesis. Your by making all the same choices you used
Be open to new people, and don't worry
Gen Eds are a great opportunity to ex- to make.
if you don't fee1 like you have a squad.
DACA decision will irreparably
damage lives across the nation
By MADELEINE ORONA
BURGOS
S WE ENTER. the fall semester
this year, many feel a sense of
nxiety over classes and home
work as well as the current political
climate of the country. Most recently,
there has been an announcement from
the White House that the Deferred Ac
tion for Childhood Arrivals program
(DACA)w ill be phased out over a period
of six months. For many young people, -
this means they will be forcibly expelled
from the life that they have made in the
United States and implanted -in coun
tries that they have no semblance of
familiarity with. As of right now, the
termination of the program will affect
approximately 800,oc:io people, accord-
ing to CNN.
Those 800,000 people are main
ly students. In order to qualify for the , . , th, \JnW~rsid\'ti
program, they had to have been brought ,. " l'alifm11~1 r,s t!'1V,
to the US before age 16, and could not I I • \r,t..f "'~'"-e"t for
have been older than 30 years when the ANNA SCHALL/PIONEER LOG ,,,.,---. \ = er.j ir" DAO·,'?
policy was put in place in 2012. This has of this entire bureaucratic debacle is keys, dangling them in his face, block 1>11111tdo
allowed DACA recipients to enroll in that sitting Pres. Trump had promised ing the only perceived form of escape to u. - td - n r,OW
college, obtain driver's licenses and gain that DACAr ecipients would have noth safety. ~~~~~ --
secure employment. However, many ing to worry about. In February he had Without DACA, undocumented
recipients were still left in limbo as it said that, "We're gonna deal with DACA Americans are being thrown to the
gave them little to no way to apply for with heart." Yet at the same time, ahead wolves and forced to fend for them
citizenship if they chose to do so. Recip of the declaration he said that it was selves. Their right to work and their
ients were able to apply for deferring - his duty to serve who had elected him right to an education is being systemat
or delaying - deportation for two years. - specifically, "the citizens (he was) ically taken-from them. Although fhere
In the wake of Attorney General Jeff elected to serve." This choice of words are bills being introduced in state and
Sessions' announcement, the Depart not only speaks to the kind of base he national government, we must still con
ment of Homeland Security stated that so frequently lauds in his speeches, but tinue to fight to protect their rights. No
they will still be accepting applications what he truly feels his duty as the pres human is illegal and no one should have
for the next month; this deadline ends ident is: forsaking the oppressed and their civil rights taken from them sim
Oct. 5, for anyone with a permit that is focusing solely on bolstering his power. ply because of their legal status. It is our
set to expire March 5,.2018 according to While he wanted to appear apologetic, duty to protect our family, friends and
NBC. it appeared more like the scene in "Get neighbors when our government rou
Perhaps the most infuriating aspect Out" when Rose holds up Chris's car tinely fails us.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
6 OPINIONS
New dining hall ho.urs, menus are a
poor solution to budget problems
By NATALIE RICH closed. For example, while working
on the spring Mainstage show last
M MOST RETURNING stu- semester, I found myself dining in
ents are now aware, Bon the Trail Room on a regular basis
ppetit CateriHg and Lewis because rehearsal ended late. The
& Clark College have changed the place was always bustling with stu-
The elimination oift he Trail
menus and meal dents chatting
service hours over burgers
Room as a dinner option is
for the 2017-18 with team-
a severe misstep on the part nd
year. Notably, mates a
the Fields Dining students, or
of both BonAppetit and the
Hall (the Bon) getting a head-
college.
hours have been start on home-
extended, Mag- _______ work while
gie's now serves chowing down
"global bowls," and the Trail Room on a piece of pizza.
is closed for dinner. For first-years Taking the Trail Room away
who have never known any differ- from these students impedes their
ent: loJ1g ago, lo those four months ability to find an adequate dinner
ago, the beloved Trail Room was on campus in the evening. For ath
open for dinner. In addition, the letes in particular, who burn hun
Trail Room, affectionately referred dreds of calories during practice,
to as the "troom," used to serve having access to substantial food
LEXIE BOREN/PIONEER LOG
sandwiches, grilled cheese, quesa- is imperative to their health. The
With the Trail Room now only open for lunches, a closed entry gate has become a
dillas and more, in addition to the only other options for late-night
familiar sight.
remaining fare of burgers, pizza, dinner are Maggie's global bowls
soup and salad (and the new noo: - which, while
Taking the Trail Room bowl. This se freshman enrollment. That, com
dies and BBQ options). It was aver- tasty, aren't as
verely limits bined with the fact that minimm:n
away from these students
itable cornucopia of comfort food. filling as Trail students' choic wage in Oregon has gone up, may
Most of these changes are innoc- Room dinners
impedes their ability to es about what have become too difficult to keep
uous or even beneficial to student - or Maggie's
Ji d d d · they eat for din enougb students and staff em
life, especially the extended Bon sandwiches - n an a equate Inner ner. Moreover, ployed to keep both Maggie's and
hours. However, the elimination of which are not
on campus in the evening. it is unrealistic the Trail Room open late. This is a
the Trail Room as a dinner option is g u a rant e e d
to put the bur legitimate problem that I hope the
a severe misstep on the part of both to even be in
den of feeding school can ameliorate over the next
Bon Appetit and the college. While stock by the
dinner to so year. However, cutting evening
not as healthy or as expansive in late evening - and frozen dinners.
many students on Maggie's. Since food service at the Trooin is not the
size as the Bon, the Trail Room Students purchase meal plans with
the Bon bas already extended its answer to the problem, as the long
served as the only legitimate din- the belief that they will actually be
hours, why doesn't it just push clos lines for meals in both Maggie's and
ner option for student athletes and able to use their swipes on a regular
ing time· to 10 p.m.? the Bon are evidence of. Instead, it
artists, among others. Sports prac- basis. Taking away Trail Room din
There are a few possible answers sends the message to-students, es
tices and rehearsals often begin ners wastes these students' money,
to that question, but the one with pecially athletes and artists, that
in the late afternoon, before din- unless they want to use a swipe for
the most merit is simple. The bud the school isn't paying attention to
ner is on anyone's mind, and end a sandwich and chips or a global
get is tight this year, with low their needs.
late in the evening once the Bon is
Expensive online access co.des undermine
th·e core values of a liberal arts education
By ZACK JOHNSON ademic rigor offered by the institution. within the class. Without the code, one At many state cplleges, where intro
While those expectations have been simply cannot complete the class. ductory science and math courses may
ARE YOU here at Lewis satisfied in many ways, there remains What exactly are students gaining easily exceed three hundred students,
Clark College? Did you en one rather unreasonable and' unneces from these online aceess codes? The professors may find the online system
I for the picturesque set sary demand from certain classes that answer is, bluntly, additional home more desirable than employing a TA to
ting, the liberal campus atmosphere, must be addressed, that of online text work assignments graded through grade homework assignments. Howev
or the close proximity to downtown book access codes. computer algorithms. Our work is cri er, at a college where the average class
Portland? Perhaps it was the Pioneer There have been several classes - tiqued not by the professor our tuition . size is 17 - a figure pulled directly
Express shuttle powered by potato each required for graduation - during pays to employ, but rather a computer from the LC Admissions website - it
chip oil or the highly successful foot my time thus far at LC that required program. In addition to the exorbitant • seems entirely unnecessary for such a
ball program. Whatever the reason, not only a $100+ textbook, but an ac-· and constantly rising costs of attending platform to be offered. As students, we
you enrolled in our wonderful institu companying online access code. These LC, we are now required to pay extra selected LC for the personalized classes
tion and were christened as a Pioneer codes provide student access to an just to have our work completely over and direct professorial attention, and
the second your first klark.afford.com online platform for completing home looked by professors and instead grad online access codes provide neither.
check cleared. Welcome! work assignments and checking one's ed by computers. We are forced to pay The added costs of online access
Personally, my enrollment at LC grades, but rarely provide any other more to complete work our professors codes simply mirror the larger conver
was based upon a number of factors;· services. Essentially, the websites rep will likely never see, let alone offer sug sation surrounding the collegiate envi
the size of the college and the widely licate everything already offered for gestions on for improvement. It seems ronment. Beyond LC, the rising cost of
touted smaller class sizes were among free on Moodie. Often, the access codes these access codes are simply anoth higher education has positioned itself
the most important. When I came to can exceed $50-75 per semester. That er avenue by which our school· may at the forefront of our government's
LC, I expected to have my work - even additional amount, stacked neatly atop charge us more money for the same list of "Problems We'll Get Around to
the most irrelevant of busywork - cri the already ridiculously high prices our subpar services. Eventually," nestled cozily between So
tiqued and polished by my professors. bookstore charges us, results in yet an An online platform for ·complet cial Security and climate change. Every
I assumed the hefty price of tuition re other expenditure students must forc ing homework might indeed be useful year, our nation's leaders find a more
flected the quality of education and ac- ibly comply with in order to succeed within a larger collegiate environment. pressing issue - nonexistent email
scandals, a new group of people to la
bel "the other" or ripping healthcare
access from the hands of millions -
while students throughout the nation
struggle to simply afford their colle
giate education.
While a yearly increase in tuition
costs is expected at most colleges, the
exact percentage increase by which
students are forced to pay to continue
their education varies widely. At LC,
that percentage increase is approxi
mately 4.5 percent, or around $2,250.
That's a $2,250 increase for - theoret
ically - the same services one was re
ceiving the previous year. However, we
know much has changed over the sum
mer, and that $2,250 has fortunately
gone to wonderful use. Innovative fea
tures to our campus - including lim
ited dining hours and closed walking
bridges - have exhibited the college's
efficient monitoring of its finances.
Add to that 4.5 percent incre~e these
online access codes and the ri~g cost
of textbooks, and one is forced'to won
LEXIE BOREN/PIONEER LOG der, when will enough be enough?
For a college·which proudly boasts average class sizes of 17, shouldn't our work be graded by teachers, and not computers?

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
FEATURES 7
Scene of the Piedras Rojas in the Atacama Desert, the driest desert on Earth. Lewis & Clark tudents visit this desert as part of the Valparaiso, Chile study abroad program.
From Portland to the driest place on Earth
Natalie Stroud '19 adjusts to life in Valparaiso, Chile, crazy bus drivers and the Atacama Desert
By NATALIE STROUD the best way to get around town, so I first time I met most of my extended went through an entire bottle of lotion simply cannot express in words. My
squeeze my long legs into the seats and host family, I sat on the couch watching - just trying to keep my skin from looking friends and I had a running joke over
STUDYING ABROAD is uncom hold on for dear life. And while I imag the soccer that had been put on as back like the cracked earth around me. But the entire weekend that somewhere
fortable. Plain and simple. When ine I will never get comfortable being ground noise, trying to absorb all the it was easily one of the most beautiful we had been transported to a different
I thought about my experience in thrown side to side as t!Je bus driver Spanish that was flying around me. places I have ever seen. The first full planet, always asking, "At what part of
Valparaiso, Chile thus far, that is the honks at passing cars, I am way more Nearly two months in, I can't say I day I was there I visited Piedras Rojas, a our journey did we teleport to a differ
one thing that has stuck out to me - the comfortable riding them now than I was am fluent; that would be crazy. A few very salty lake that has caused the rocks ent planet? I think it was when we were
feeling of being uncomfortable. l3ut as the first time I rode the micro. weeks ago - with the same extended on the shore to oxidize and turn red, all asleep in the van, no one knows what
I have grown accustomed to the city, I'm uncomfortable with the language. family - I was asked if I liked Trump and Laguna Chaxa, another very salty happened for that 30 minute stretch of
the rapid Spanish and everyday life as Prior to arrival, I thought I had a pret and I accidently responded yes because lake where flamingos and brine shrimp time."
a gringa (a white girl) living in Chile, ty good grip on the Spanish language. I I was zoned out and didn't understand are abundant. The second day, my For me, studying abroad has been all
I have also become more comfortable knew I wasn't even close to fluent but I tbe question. But I noticed that I can friends and I thought it would be an ex about pushing my boundaries of com
with being uncomfortable. could string a sentence together without understand a lot more of what my Chil cellent idea to mount bikes and ride into fort. I never thought I would end up ski
I'm uncomfortable on the micro, a a problem, write a literary analysis essay ean professors are telling me about the Valle de la Luna, an otherworldly valley. ing in August or visiting the driest place
crazy system of small buses that run if I had to and could understand about history of art or the art and society of Though my butt was sore, it was hot and on earth. I never thought I would have
wherever your heart desires in the Val 90 percent of what my professors were pre-Hispanic Chile. I feel more com no matter how much water I drank my the opportunity to live with a wonder
paraiso region. The drivers are crazier telling me in class. Nothing could have fortable speaking with my host family mouth constantly felt like the scenery ful host mother and two incredible host
than the interiors of the buses them prepared me for Chilean Spanish, how about my day, about their days, about I was seeing. It was truly an incredible sisters. I never thought I would be com
selves, which are decorated like high ever. the United States and about weird day. The third day was kept relaxed in fortable enough -in my Spanish skills
school prom party buses. With their For one, they are fast talkers, and things Chileans do like eat salt on lem order to recover from the hard bike seat to actually live in a place where I have
reckless drivers behind the wheel, the I mean auctioneer fast (if you don't on rinds. from the day before. to speak and understand the language
buses whip around corners, abruptly know what I mean, YouTube it). Also, During my two months here, I have The fourth and last day, I awoke at that I have been learning since the sixth
stop and expertly weave between traffic. they use a lot of slang, or Chilenismos, also had the incredible opportunity 4:30 a.m. in order to freeze my still sore grade. The opportunities I have been
During rush hour times, they are filled things your Spanish 202 class will nev to visit the Atacama Desert. The Ata butt off at El Tatio Geysers, a geyser presented with have been truly incred
to the brim with people, all swaying er prepare you for. For the first week, I cama is the driest non-polar desert in field at 14,173 feet above sea level with ible and will probably change my life in
and clinging to the poles in hopes of probably said "c'.Que?"a bout 100 times, the world, like step-out-of-the-airport over 50 active geysers. There is some some way, and one of the most valuable
.n ot falling. But the buses are fast, when not understanding a thing my Chilean and-immediately-feel-all-the-moisture thing magical that happens when the things I have learned since arriving is
the drivers choose to be, and they're host family was trying to tell me. The sucked-out-of-your-body-dry. I think I sun rises through geyser steam that I being comfortable with things and ex-
Rook no further: Watzek chess mystery solved
By KENDALL ARLANSKY the game you could switch _between My investigation so far failed to
players, thus becoming a traitor to your definitively answer my key questions.
THE WATZEK Library is home own team, although Iddo Fuhrmann '19 Did a mad-scientist professor put the
to many treasures. The ornate indicated that sometimes it does the op board there as an intellectual test?
native wall etchings, the en posite. Was it the workings of a sociology
chanting examples of student art and "I think it creates a sense of commu research student as part of some
that strange wooden couch that no one nity," Fuhrmann said. elaborate experiment? I went to the
seems to sit on. Despite all of these rath Despite this being the tradition, in mothership, the library help desk, for
er obvious gems, I've found that it's the my investigation I came across some answers. There I met Phe Crampton
hidden things that make Watzek such a rebels who were playing against each '18, a student worker at the library.
lovely place to sit and study. As of late, other. "I think the chess game was part of
the students have been drawn to one of "I'm pretty avidly in the library and this initiative-that we're trying to do,"
these hidden gems, the Watzek Library I only started seeing the chess game last Crampton said. "To get people to come
Chess Game. This chess board has im fall," Ahmed Gedi '19 said. to the library not just for studying. Like
pelled students to raise some serious Fuhrmann, his opponent, corrobo we have the chE!'sgs ame and we also got _
questions. Who put it there? What is rated his statement and had some good a lot of board games this summer. We
its purpose? I set out to answer these ideas when asked about the origins of also now have a sketcl;ibook archive.
questions and get some insight into the chess table. We're trying to make the library a more
the mystery that surrounds the Watzek . "Student or faculty, that's the two safe social space for people."--Crampton
chessboard. options of the chess game's origins," also told me that it seemed to be work
How the chess game works is that Fuhrmann said, "I feel like a professor ing.
a student will make a move and then would've put it down if anyone had." "I see people sitting there a lot
flip the card. The cards is double sided, The one thing these two agreed on longer than they probably meant
on one side t}iere's the phrase "white's is that it added to the atmosphere of to sit there, really getting into the
turn" on the other side the card is the Watzek. game," Crampton said. '
phrase "black's turn." This signals to "I think it gives a nice goof off and So you heard it here first folks, the
any other student that comes across the walk around break that isn't one that Watzek chess game is here to add to our
game that it is their move and which you don't use your brain," Gedi said. "I overall library experience: encouraging
side to play for. The anonymity of the could easily just be watching YouTube you to not only cram for that test that
game seems to only add to the excite videos." you have tomorrow, but also to sit and
ment and the enigma. You never really His friend Iddo summed his enjoy our beautiful library and maybe
The Watzek Library chess board.
know who your opponent is, and de thoughts by saying, nonchalantly, "it's play a game or two.
pending on the time you happen upon cute."

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
8 FEATURES
A breathtaking view of Shiraito Falls in Japan, close to Mount Fuji.
Adventures Abroad: Japan's Hidden Waterfalls
Shawn Balker '19 explores three of the stunning falls of Japari: Nachi, Shiraito and Kaneyama
Struck by the image of Kannon, Kazan ing caseade, can also be witnessed on
BY SHAWN BOLKER completed 1000 days of spiritual train the walk to Shiraito Falls. Although
ing under the falls. After this intensive only partial views of tliis falls can be
W EN ONE THINKS of Japan, period, Kazan witnessed a vision of seen, it is still quite a sight - kicking
aterfalls don't often come to Kannan in the form of a dragon as deity up rainbows on sunny days. The name
mind. Instead, most envision Kumano Gongen. She instructed him to "Otodome" means "stopping sound."
scenes of the bustling _train stations in remap tlie Saigoku Kannan pilgrimage This name comes from a legend about
Tokyo, sprawling Buddhist gardens of route to include Nachi Falls. Kumano is the Soga brotliers (two samurai war
Kyoto or picturesque views ofMt. Fuji. still believed to reside at tlie top of tlie riors) who plotted near the falls to
Although it may be hard to imagine, J a waterfall. avenge the murder of tlieir fatlier. At
pan is actually rich with waterfalls. Nachi Falls is located near the tip first, they couldn't hear each other over
Of Japan's entire archipelago, only of the Kii Peninsula just outside of the roar of the falls but the waterfall
27 percent is relatively flat land. Most the town of Kii-Katsuura. Although soon paused, allowing the brothers to
urban areas are co·ncentrated in these it is fairly straightforward to access continue their discussion.
limited areas of level the falls by train and
ground allowing the The combination of !;ms,o ne must prepare Kaneyama Falls
mountainous portion steep topography for an ~JJicj ourney if Kaneyama Falls was a surprise wa
of Japan to be far less travelling from any of terfall that we happened upon while vis
with fairly high an
populated. It is within Japan's major cities. iting the Mt. Fuji fyiuseum in tlie town
these mountainous, nual rainfall makes Osaka is the nearest of Fujiyoshida. Although not as tall or
rural areas that wa big city and Kii-Kat impressive as Nachi or Sbiraito Falls,
Japan a waterfall
terfalls abound. Ac suura is a nearly Kaneyama Falls is still worth visiting.
cording to the World lover's heaven. four hour train ride Here, spring water emerges from .the
Waterfall Database, from there. Once at northern base of Mt. Fuji and tumbles
Japan contains over Kii-Katsuura, it is an 30 feet into a deep, turquoise pool. Such
2,000 waterfalls that easy 20 minute bus flowing surface water is rare on the
SHAWN BOLKER/PJONEER LOG.
are above 15 feet tall! Upon first glanc ride from the train north side of Mt. Fuji
The Kaneyama Falls emerge from the base of Mt. Fuji and cascade into a pool.
ing at this statistic, I was floored. How station to tlie falls The falls have been because of tlie area's po
ever, upon visiting Japan's rural areas, and getting to the wa rous, scoria ridden soil.
the high number offalls listed began to terfall from tlie bus a holy site since the These falls are also ex
make more sense. The combination of stop requires mini 4th century and ceptional because most
steep topography with fairly high annu mal biking-.A ltliougb runoff on the north-side
have remained a
al rainfall makes Japan a waterfall lov tliis may seem like ot Fuji doesn't emerge
er's heaven. Over the course of my time too much traveling popular place of re from the ground until it
in Japan with the Mt. Fuji study-abroad for just a waterfall, is well under any of the
ligious pilgrimage.
program, we were fortunate enough· to the area around the five lakes tliat surround
visit several incredible waterfalls. Here falls is also stunning the volcano's northern
are a few I would strongly recommend: witli several shrines base.
and glorious ocean To access Kaneya
NachiFalls views on clear days. If tlie opportunity ma Falls, one must simply follow signs
As the tallest single waterfall in Ja arises, do not miss this waterfall! that point towards a "falls" behind the
pan, Nachi Falls is quite a sight to be Mt. Fuji Museum. In a few hundred me
hold. Here, the Nachi River plummets Shiraito Falls ters, the falls come into view. It would
. 436 feet over a rugged wall of basalt While Nacbi Falls is tall, Shirai be awesome to swim in the crystalline
amidst the mystic broadleaf forests to Falls is wide. The countless springs pool beneath these falls on a hot day.
of the Kii Peninsula. Several nearby tliat source the falls are spread out in There is even a rope swing!
shrines and a Buddhist temple make a way that makes the waterfall seem Although these falls are incredible,
the visit to Nachi Falls a profound nearly endless. One could spend hours I've barely scratched the surface witli
ly spiritual experience. The falls have gazing at all tlie small tributaries and regards to tlie sheer number of water
been a holy site since the 4th century cascades that make up tliese intricate falls in Japan as well as their deep cul
and have remained a popular place of falls. Tucked back in a steep, basaltic al tural history. A waterfall or two is tlie ic
religious pilgrimage. cove, tlie falls provide a chamber effect ing on the cake of any vacation and the
According to legend, the falls were that immerses visitors. Luckily, Shirai multitude of falls in Japan are definitely·
first discovered by Ragyo Shonin, an to Falls is much closer to Tokyo and a worth seeking out. If you ever get tlie
Indian Monk. Upon practicing auster mere stone's tlirow from Mt. Fuji. One chance to visit Japan, do not miss out
ities here, Kannon, the Buddhist god can easily take tlie bus or drive half an on all the beautiful falls the country has
dess of mercy, appeared before him at hour from the nearby town of Fujinomi to offer. Standing beneath a towering
the falls. He built a hermitage here in ya to the falls. The walk itself is paved waterfall in Japan's lush countryside is SHAWN BOLKER/l'IONEER LOG.
honor of her that was found hundreds and can be done with ease. an unforgettable experience. Don't hes A pagoda constructed next to Nachi falls, the tallest single waterfall in Japan.
of years later by Emperor Kazan in 988. Otodome Falls, another thunder- itate! Go!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
F-EATURES
What you never knew about the Manor House
All the secret cabinets, hidden drawers and speculative rumors found inside the Frank Manor House
By MACKENZIE BATH used to hide their toys. There is an
other secret cabinet behind the front
FTER ONE'S FIRST visit to the desk. Most of these cabinets and
Frank Manor House as a pro- drawers are now nailed shut or in use
pective student, it becomes a for storage.
scenic backdrop to your walks through Thinking about what the Frank
campus, the place Barry_G lassner never family would have used them for, Sel
seemed to be and where confused fam ley raises some questions.
ilies on campus were directed to. How "You have to think about, what
ever, there's a bit more to the center of was the original layout," Selley said.
our campus than meets the eye. "What was the original room used
Before you even get through the for? Like, was it a bar?"
door, you can look The Frank Manor House was
up at the roof. The built in 1925, on
tiles get smaller as 'Tve always joked the tail end of the
they reach the top popularity of Victo
that, knowing the
to give the illusion rian style homes in
of a larger house. party . boy antics the states. Herman
Then you walk in Brookman, the man ,
of M. Lloyd Frank,
side and see that who designed the
classic Lewis & Clark that somewhere, yet entire estate, had no
sight of Mount Hood formal training. He
undiscovered, is a
through the french was simply told to
doors - that is, if it's hidden speakeasy in design and create a
not cloudy. You're beautiful home for
the Manor"
greeted by Patti M. Lloyd Frank and
Mapes, Admissions Denise King his family. Were the
Department Assis secret compartments
tant, who sits at the front desk, diligent just something fun he decided to in
ly directing the herd of prospective stu clude?
dents and parents. "I've always joked that, know
This first room is an elegant en ing the party boy antics of M. Lloyd MACKENZIE BATH/PIONEER WG
trance hall with a few twists. A panel Frank, that somewhere, yet undiscov View of the Frank Manor House chandelier from the main stairwell.
next to the front door opens to reveal a ered, is a hidden speakeasy in the Man
secret cabinet: It is not known exactly' or," Denise King, Assistant Director of the history of our campus by Stephen room', there is another secret cabinet in for the_s ervants to get around and avoid
what the Franks, the family that origi Budget and Planning, said via email. Dow Beckham. The sheep were a short the wall. Today, it is used to hold things the Frank family altogether. They could
nally built the house, kept in there, but Perhaps that's what his secret cabinets lived experiment, as the sheep didn't the admissions staff may need, like fold do this in part because of a tiny elevator
Zachariah Selley, Associate Head of were for. seem particularly keen on their job ers and pens. that fits one maid and her supplies and
Special Collections and College Archi Regardless of whether there was and oft_enh ad to be WTangled by the The door-between the dining room runs through all four floors. On the sec
vist, has a few ideas. ever a speakeasy, there were un staff. and the kitchen is a visual representa ond floor, the college President works
"The little door by the front might doubtedly many parties and events Speaking of parties, the Franks tion of the class division that existed • in what used to be the master bedroom.
have been just for like throwing your thrown on this estate. During these were serious about their privacy. Edna in the Frank House. One side of the The closets in there are much taller than
driving gloves or just kind of miscella elaborate events, you could look out Frank had the servants put curtains door is elegantly carved and the other is usual, because Mrs. Frank wore such
neous things that you would keep up at the gardens and watch the guests over all the windows so that the family plain and white. For the five members long dresses.
front," Selley said. mill about. The meticulous grass was could have dinner in private. Today, the of the family, there were 34 servants. For a house created by a rookie
Under the staircase in the next once mowed by a team of sheep, noted dining room holds a large conference An entire half of the house was for the architect, the· Frank Manor House
room, there is a drawer where the kids in "Lewis & Clark College," a book on table. In the entryway to the dining servants and children. It was possible stands the_ test of time. From a cou-
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
10 ARTS
COURTSEY OF LlNDA TESNER
Undertow, 2012. Dress shirts and ties. Dimensions variable.
Lost in the ''Fun House'': Bill Affordable fashion
Will's Hofflllan Gallery exhibit
By CHESTER BOGAN if entering a carnival ride, one steps
through the easement into phantas
en asked about what was magorical scene. The ambient audio
motivating Bill Will while in the room, as well as guided pathway
designing and producing and the oscillating pieces creates a
the current exhibit at the Hoffman very strange domain for the viewer. In
Gallery, curator Linda Tesner said: my case, I followed the path fascinated
"He says he uses humor as a Trojan with the uncanny mechanisms whir
horse, to capture the viewer's atten ring around and left relatively baffled.
tion. Then, there is always some social The project in all respects gives the
or political message underneath the impression of an extremely developed
humor." and cohesive series
The exhibit in The entire exhibit is of ideas.
cludes a room full of Bill Will has
empty white dress extremely compelling been chewing on
shirts with black ties and almost acts as one some of the themes
hanging and moving in the exhibit for a
segmented yet singular
about by mechani good deal of time.
sation. It includes: piece. "Bill literally
a large suspended sent me an email
wooden cage, a dim on New Year's Day MACKENZIE BATH/ PIONEER LOG
Get this fun summer outfit before the Portland rain fully hits!
room full of faceless papier mache 2014 and asked if I would have coffee
COURTSEY OF LINDA TESNER heads animated by slight horizontal with him so that he could run some By MACKENZIE BATH about how much time you spend, but
The Pennission Givers, 2013. Alumi movements and a speaker monoto exhibition ideas by me," Tesner said. how much of you goes into your style
num, mulbercy papier-mache, motors, nously chirping yes 01:: no at odd inter "It's very much part of a curator's job W ether it is our intention or choices. The little traces of elegance,
and microcontroller. vals, a wall of stove-top coffee makers to avail oneself of these opportunities. not, what we wear makes a the Swarovski crystal nose stud ($10)
turned upside down to resemble faces We started having coffee every few tatement. It says something and the Rose Goid Watch (Nordstrom,
and chomping their lids up and down months, as Bill developed an installa about who we are, where we're from $130), show that she cares about the
like molars, a distorting lpld divided tion that would take up the whole gal and where we're going. little things.
mirror of the United States, a mas lery. It was an evolutionary process." This summer outfit is perfect for Fear not, people don't care about
sive wagging golden foam finger and The entire exhibit is extremely those refusing to believe that the sun brands as much as they used to. In fact,
a mechanical representation of a fire compelling and almost acts as one shine will end. Sunglasses ($30) will they're impressed by how little you
fight on an urban bridge. Despite ap segmented yet singular piece. While it only be appropriate for a couple more spent on a good look. It's all about find
parent themes of a sort of emptiness, seems as though it might require a rel weeks, so for all those Californian stu ing the gems within a thrift store of old,
alienation, mechanisation or isolation atively devoted viewer to interpret the dents, now is the time. Shades will al drab flannels.
which can be observed in the faceless exhibit in as nuanced and developed ways add a carefree vibe to your look. A key part of style on a budget is
heads or the empty shirts or the jaws a way as Fun House deserves, the ex She's not done accessorizing: check repurposing things to go with multiple
of the stove-top coffee makers or the perience is strange enough to be very out the Sun and Moon necklaces (Icing occassions. For example, that crop top
cage, Ms. Tesner told me that those interesting and enjoyable for a quick by Claire's, $5) - take note, Mother could be worn in class or on a datE:rde
things might not be on the front of Bill walkthrough. Try to think about the Earth lovers. The necklaces complete pending on what you pair-it with. Add
Will's mind. pieces in different ways - from differ the nature theme of this outfit, com a jacket and maybe switch out the Ross
Otherwise, we are left alone to de ent perspectives and at different reso plementing the roses on the stylish and Shorts (Brandy Melville, $15) for pants
cipher the cryptic humor of the piec lutions. Clearly the first interpretation ridiculously cheap black halter crop top or get some tights and you're ready for
es and excavate from that the deeper which comes to mind is not necessari (Wish.com, $2) and the embroidered some weather. Mixing and matching
message. The more I think about the ly going to hit the heart of the exhibit. roses (not shown) on the back of her gets you ten looks for the price of t~ee.
couple times I walked through the With such an unorthodox and peculiar white tall socks (Brandy Melville, $16). Let's not forget, an outfit is not
Fun House, the more it seems as if it exhibit, one must try to interact with Step up, even socks can be a part of your complete without accessories, and they
is not the individual pieces themselves it in a different way than with a typ look. Speaking of footwear, don't forget don't have to make a dent in your wal~
COURTSEY OF LINDA TESNER that carry the deeper messages of the ical piece of art. Perhaps, the viewer about your shoes. She completes her let. Check out places like Claire's, thrift
• H x o 8 u 5 s x e 1 T 2 r 2 a p in , c 2 h 0 e 1 s 1 . . Wood and rope. 127 t e d h x e r h t o a i u c b g h it h m , . e b n u t t o r f a t t h h e e r v t o h y e e u i r n w di h v o id w ua a t l e k d s h i a n s e r s s s u h e c e lf h w i a s a i l w n k c s a o y th r t p r o o o u r u a g n t h e d . d e r O s in t n a t e n o d m t h u w e s h e t x a t t h h i i t n b h k i e t b c l a a s c u H k a e l C r s o b u n r m a v i e m d r s s e e r g t ( i i C m ve h e u o c f o f k u a T t f w a it y h - l w i o m r it , s h $ i c 3 a 0 c ) l l . a f s e s e i l c , w s c h a i n o d p e h s a a v a r n e ra d f y u c l o h l f e c a o j p e n w t o r e o n l l l r i y o n . f e w T s h t h o a a r t t e s y w o t a o u y r , g l e y o t o o u k a
The Fun House is a truly enigmat Fun House is attempting to communi perfect for preserving summer vibes. A is saying
ic exhibit. Walking through a gate as cate. little effort can go a long way; it's not

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
ARTS 1-1
How to--Get Over: a fictional ·story about -nioving on
By EMILY PRICE You will hear calls about st11bbingsa nd licemen, but for some reason you· will Neither one of them will kill you. nothing much they can do. Ask for her
carjackings and also, because you live love hearing about the mundane trou name, and she may tell you. Hang up
TIJS IS A work of fiction: all in a city that's not too farge and not bles of ordinary people. A gash to the Step 3: and allow yourself to be comforted by
cidents described are prod too small, about people who've lost two knee requiring sutures and a broken Manufacture a crime. You will need the middle-aged man in a banana-yel
cts of the author's imagina dollars in change and want someone heart are not so differ.ent, after all. help for this. Ask a friend whom you low polo shirt exiting the parking
tion, and any resemblance to actual to complain to about it. Late at night, trust and who will not mind spending a !ot of the Del Taco across the street.
persons or events is coincidental. when most of the .petty .crime has few days in jail if all of this goes wrong.
gone to bed, you will also hear The two of you will stand on a Step 4:
Step 1: the dispatcher and· her street corner and the friend Repeat step 3. You will need to find
There will be a time when will you callers talk about will steal your bag from a different friend.
have called your ex-boyfriend's voice their lives. This you, in plain sight of
mail more times than your phone log will be the everyone on the Step 5:
can keep track of. He will still have the best part. street. Cool If you have completed all of the
automated voicemail that came with Per ly, you will previous steps correctly, you will even
his phone and no matter how many haps dial 911. tually make a name for yourself as the
times you call it, it will not sound any The dis woman who can't keep her bag in her
different. It won't matter if you leave patch- hand. The dispatcher will sound glad
messages, or what the messages say, e r to hear you when you call, and will
because he won't reply either way. If will express her condolences for your mis
you're lucky, after a while the number fortune in an increasingly unconvinc
will be disconnected. If not, you will ing way. If you stay on the line, you
need to find someone else to call. may each learn something about the
other's childhood. One or both of you
Step 2: may find this unnerving, or exciting.
Buy a police scanner. Better Keep up with the petty crime. Grad
yet, get an app on your phone ually, you will be able to walk past the
that does the same thing with movie theater your ex used to take you to
out making you look like a cra without dry heaving. Reclaim it by hav
zy person. Bring what you have ing a friend steal your bag in the lobby.
bought home to your apart Go to bed. Dream about elderly
ment, which, if you have not heart attack victims and cats left stuck
wasted too much time, will still in trees and a woman whose breath
have a carpet striped ·with the smells like Juicy Fruit gum. Wake up
outline of moving boxes and a and realize you've been dreaming. Also
shower that smells like Dove An realize that you haven't had an imag
ti-Dandruff Shampoo for Men. inary argument with your ex in days.
The scanner will wor-k, but This will no longer be a painful thought.
barely. Its job is to let you listen to The next time you call the dispatch
people in different places talk to each er she may invite you to an all-de
other about minor and occasionally partment clambake on the first of the
major tragedies and then try to solve month. No one there will re~ognize
them, and also to be a distraction. It will ·o0 an - you on sight, but as soon as you speak
do both of these things poorly. For start ,,,_v swer. there will be choruses of "It's the bag
'Ji
ers, the reception will be bad, so that the YOU lady!" from across the room. At least
nighttime dispatcher, a woman with a ,t9 w i I 1 one pers_onw ill ask the dispatcher, who
sweet voice who chews Juicy Fruit gum &' tell her will look at least a bit like you'd imag
very ·loudly next to the receiver, will you -:..,"'o/ your situa- ined, if the two of you are a couple.
have to ask someone to repeat them a I ~" tion, leaving What she says will be entirely up to her.
selves on almost every call. Most of the way s ~ out important Eat one of tlie • clams from the
time, it will also be extremely boring. wanted to details like your plate on the table. Feel it slide
Nonetheless, you will enjoy listen be a police friend's , appearance down your throat. If it's any good,
ing to police radio. It will feel illegal, man, and perhaps and .the fact that you made it will taste gritty, like salt water.
voyeuristic, although in fact it is al you never wanted to all of this up. She will take down
lowed and sometimes even_e ncouraged. know anything about po- your information and tell you there's
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ARTS
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PNW natives Fleet Foxe-s return to Portland,
harmonies and man-buns still wholly intact
By HANNA MERZBACH are obviously all very musically talented.
I mean, one of the guys played literally
ON THE NIGHT of Sept. 17, a every instrument. He was playing in
rare phenomena occurred: not struments I had never even seen before."
one flannei-wearing, vinyl-buy The band member to whom
ing hipster could be found in the city Leib-Perry alluded to actually switched
of Portland. They had all flocked en instruments between every song, play
masse to the Fleet Foxes concert at ing the cello, trumpet and flute, just
McMenamin's Edgefield Amphitheater to name a few. Frontman Pecknold
in Troutdale, Oregon. The indie folk • also alternated between various types
band, comparable to Bon Iver and The of guitars. He finally broke a string on
Shins, emerged in June after a seem his acoustic guitar towards the end of .
ingly-endless five-year hiatus with the the show but switched guitars without
release of their new album "Crack-Up." missing a single beat. The band's large
Led by singer-songwriter and gui variety of instruments and songs made
tarist Robin Pecknold, Fleet Foxes re0 their performance even more interest
leased its second EP, "Sun Giant," in ing and captivating for the audience.
2008, featuring their hit song "Myko In addition to their musical talent,
nos." The same year, they released Fleet Foxes has style up the wazoo.
their self-titled album, featuring two In traditional hipster style, Pecknold
of their other hits: "White • Winter sported a man-bun, while lead guitar
Hymnal" and "Blue Ridge Mountains." ist Skyler Skjelset rocked Harry Potter
Both albums were well-received in the glasses. For the majority of the show,
U.S. but fared even better in the U.K. symmetrical moving patterns· were
and Europe. Fleet Foxes released one projected in the background. However,
more album, "Helplessness Blues," when playing some of their older, slow
before taking their five-year break. er hits, more meditative backgrounds
Although the band's sound is quite such as stars or mountains were shown.
different on its new album, it has also Pecknold charmed the audience
been highly acclaimed since its release. through his genuine commentary. Be
"They changed so much since tween each song, he sipped on what
their last album," concert attendee he revealed to be "Throat Coat" tea,
and diehard Fleet Foxes fan Emma HANNA MERZBACH/PIONEER LOG only adding to his charm. The band's
Teering '20 said. "After their five Frontman Robin Pecknold serenades the Edgefield Ampitheater crowd with material spanning Fleet Foxes' entire career. excitement to be back on the stage
year break, they sound so different, shined throughout their performance.
but in a very good way. Their new The band balanced their setlist encorporated covers such as Jackson "They really work hard to create For many, seeing Fleet Foxes live
er music is more technically compli with both new and old music, appeal C. Frank's "Blues Run the Game" and harmonies," Maya Leib-Perry '20 said. was a truly transcendental eiq>erience.
cated. It feels almost like a different ing to listeners who are not as famil Leon Bridges' "Rivers," delicately in "Their songs all sound similar yet they "My life has lead up to this moment,"
band, although I love both styles." iar with their recent album. They also tertwining them with their own songs. have unique qualities in each song. They Teering said after their performance.
Ariel Pink's new LP finds hini JapaneS:e Br~akfast
1 - •
sentiniental; ·as gross as ever returns for· seconds
By HARRISON SMITH ''Soft Sounds from Another Planet" is a
SOMEHOW, ARIEL Pink is always tender and ambitious fusing pf styles
getting compared to the late (and
not so great) Frank Zappa. As one
may or may not know, Zappa-1:/uilth is By MADELEINE ORONA haenyeo to their list of Intangible Cul
long-running career on avant-garde dit BURGOS tural Heritage. However, the number of
ties, fart-noise symphonies and gen haenyeo are dwindling due to the grow
eral indulgences into the realms of JAPANESE BREAKFAST'S latest ing agricultural industry which makes
bathroom-humor comedy. While Pink release, "Soft Sounds from An preservation of their process and his
is no stranger to kitsch, his similari other Planet," generates an abun tory that much more important. While
ties with Zappa begiri and end there. dance of relaxing vibes. It's one of the it seems irrelevant to a review of the
If there's anything in his discography most interesting albums of the summer. album, it is significant in that Zauner
to prove his sincerity, it is his new re Japanese Breakfast is the solo project holds her Korean heritage close to her
cord, "Dedicated to Bobby Jameson." of Little Big League's Michelle Zauner, heart. In an interview with Teen Vogue
On "Dedicated ..., " one encounters started in 2016. While they maintain after the album was released, Zauner
more themes of maturation than we the rock sound from their first album recounted that growing up and trying to
do the "Mature Themes" of his earli "Psychopomp," there maintain a connection
er work. Detached and cynical of ex is a considerably more to her heritage was
<'.. cess, Pink returns occasionally to the tempered tone to the While it seems difficult, because the
wacked-out abrasivity of· "porn porn" newest release. Even irrelevant to a re main point of West
("Bubblegum Dreams," "Time to Meet the lyrics of the songs ern interest in Asia
Your God"), but is mostly touch-and eiq>ress a feeling of view of the album, seemed to always be
go on genres as if he were perusing letting their hair down it is significa,y.t. .. Japan - leaving little
his own discography from the last 14 and just letting the or no room for Kore-
years. "Another Weekend' and "Do music guide them. that Zauner holds ' an-Americans like her.
Yourself a Favor" are a breath of fresh Where songs from the her Korean heri Therefore she tries to
air, with Pink forgoing his usual lo-fi previous album "Psy be more vocal about
sheen for open, woody acoustics and chopomp" like "Every tage close to.her her heritage in tracks
sentimentality. The song structures body Wants to Love heart. like this, and videos like
of this album are much more conven You" garner feelings of the one for "Everybody
tional, allowing for a greatei; focus on COURTESY OF MEXJCAN SUMMER the reckless abandon Wants to Love You,"
Pink's emotional states rather than of youth, songs such where she performs
his intellection. Tracks like "Feels like geles characters with "Dreamdate Nar page material for Pitchfork - no small as "Till Death" and the title track are in a hanbok while everyone is dressed
Heaven" and "Revenge of the Iceman" cissist," "Death Patrol" and of course leat -.and some of this worms its way written and composed with an extreme in typical American casual dress.
display the sonic variety: Pink trying on the titular character, "Bobby Jameson." into the album. For example, "I Wanna amount of care and thought to cultivate This exploration of the genres of
his sweetest and his most ripping sides. These fictional narratives are in some Be Young" features the lyric "Just need a tender sound. lo-fi, indie pop, indie rock and exper
Lyrically, Pink grapples with aging, sense autobiographical (as with all art), a young cunt / That's possibly tight / I A standout track is "Diving Wom imental pop proves to be a fruitful. en
temporality ·and depression. "I Wanna but Pink's comedic edge - "She sent for know it's dumb/ But I wanna be yoimg." an." This track features wobbly synths deavor. The album offers a refreshing
Be Young" has Pink openly mourning my Uber 'cause she wanted some dick" Beyond the hypersexist nature of a layered on top of.a simplistic drum and take on more obscure· genres and gives
his loss of youth, singing directly to his - and non-sequiturs - "Hoobastank man refe_rringt o a vagina in such vul bass pair, along with Zauner's vocals. them a more defined sqund. The cover
millennial audience: HoobastanL. Swim, gar terms, it feels as if Pink is choosing The song, though short on lyrics, seems artwork evokes the sunny, golden im
" w y h o e u n 'r y e o u g h o it n m na y ag c e r . y " It's no secret that Pink w av a o lk id a th n e d p s i w tfa a l g l " s o - f crud A e r e t h w ril e l s s o u v p e p r o s p e e d r so t n o a l ta r k e e fl ec th ti e o s n e . t J o e ju b , e tr a a d tr i i t b io u n te a ll t y o c th al e l e d d i h v a in e g n y w e o o m . I e n n t h o e f a a g d e v r e y n t o u f r e a . ne O w ra w ng o e r ld p a th n a e t l s p r a o n m d i se sh s a a d n
"Time to Live" has is a problematic figure overly confessional lines as a soliloquy from a depraved province of Jeju the tradition of diving owy silhouettes of lead singer Michelle
Pink ironically draw in the music world. lyricism. character? Are we to understand it as for things like abalone has been domi Zauner bring about the imagery of an
ing on teenage angst Besides this al Pink being honest about his own sex nated by women in the region since the endless night in alone with yo"ttr own
to reject the passing bum's mediocre filler ist, youth-obsessed tendencies? Either 18th century. Since that time, the local daydreams. "Soft Sounds from Another
of time, eventually tracks ("Santa's in the way, it isn't pretty to look at. Pink un culture of Jeju has shifted toward a ma Planet" is ideal for anyone who is inter
accepting his fate: "my playing in the Closet," "Kitchen Witch" and the strange derstands "the importance of being ear triarchal dynamic since so many of the ested in branching out into new sounds
wind is over." At his most vulnerable on Dam-Funk collab "Acting"), the album nest" in a way that Zappa couldn't, but haenyeo and their families depended on or wants to listen to emerging artists
"Another Weekend," Pink's emotional fails most when Pink's confusion and he hasn't fully reconciled his demented them fot their household income rather who have ·little exposure as of now.
crises erode the identity of ·the songs. past with the openness he now pursues.
health is so tumultuous that a single bad than their husbands. These women and
It's no secret that Pink is a problemat
weekend might "get him into trouble." their dedication to the Jeju diving tradi 9.5/10 .
Pink also continues in his tradition ic figure in the music world. His antics 7.3/10 tion are so important to Korea's history
and misogyny are occasionally front
of writing songs about sleazy Los An- that they petitioned UNESCO to add

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
ARTS
13
''niother!'' blends together the beautiful and the
dark, resulting in a filin of confusing proportions
By ZACK JOHNSON
HAVE YOU EVER exited a the
ater, eyes adjusting to the bitter
sunlight of the outside world,
and wondered quietly to yourself, "what
the hell did I just watch?"
Of the many unexceptional fiims set
to release in 2017, there was one that
held a particularly captive grasp on my
interest, that of"mother!" From die ini
tial trailers, the film looked to be one of
the few seemingly promising, unique
movies of the year, both in quality and
in content.
"mother!" is the work of writer and
director Darren Aronofsky, best known
for "Black Swan" and "Requiem for a
Dream." Aronofsky's dark, challenging
films have solidified the director a per
sonal favorite within the psychological
genre. "mother!" seemed to be Aronof
sky's attempt at a return to serious cin
ema after bis horrendously epic flop
"Noah" - based upon the biblical story
- crashed in 2014. The film appeared to
be a return to the eerie, unnerving films
for which Aronofsky is best known.
The film centers on an unnamed
-woman and her unnamed husband -
played by Jennifer Lawrence and Javier
Bardem respectively - and is set in a
large, menacing mansion. Like "Forrest
Gump" or "The Usual Suspects," "moth~
er!" is one of the many films where the
audience is shown the final act as the
opening. It was during this opening
scene, where one sees a charred Law
rence crying and a chuckling Bardem new direction. It is physically unsettling into the try-hard indie horror trope so viewer on an attempted gut-wrenching_ those around her. However, the execu- -
holding a magical crystal, where the to be so desperately confused by a film, many directors before Aronofsky have plot twist, yet one that ultimately lacks tion of the film itself was simply lack
confusion begins. and "mother!" supplied constant uneas executed poorly. This wild leap into the final punch necessary to weave the luster. "mother!" leaves much to be
It is truly hard to describe the plot iness throughout. The sort of prolonged craziness, complete with sudden jump previous two hours together. desired. As the credits roll, one is forced
line of this film, not because doing so cliffhanging shown in "mother!" was ex scares and unnecessary gore thrust the The pieces were all there. The film to wonder where the last two hours have
would reveal important aspects of the ecuted mostly with success, though the film towards its own demise. The climax featured several famous actors and a no gone. In the midst of one's utter confu
movie, but because the film itself thrives film certainly drifted from a coherent of the film is as incredibly gruesome as table director. The setting and cinema sion, a respunse to tile film is difficult to
upon being unexplainable. Much like plotline many times throughout. it is ill-fitting within the movie itself. tography were beautiful. The home in summon. In my case, the only words I
Natalie Portman's descent into mad Peaking with what could easily be Whenever Kristen Wiig - profession which the film is set seamlessly blended could muster were "Oh wow!" and not
ness in "Black Swan," we find Lawrence considered the most intentionally non al comedian and Saturday Night Live a frightening, yet ultimately luxurious entirely in a positive manner. For those
plagued by unexplained, confusing and sensical climax ever filmed, "moth alum - appears randomly in a movie vibe. The concept of the film itself was interested in a truly peculiar and dis
otherwise otherworldly events, each er!" crosses rather unfortunately and wielding a shotgun, and it's supposed certainly workable: a stereotypically tinct film experience, see "mother!" and
making less sense than the previous swiftly from the realm of potentially to be frightening, the film is struggling. bland housewife is subjected to horren share in the confusion.
and each taking the film in an entirely well-executed psychological thriller The final seconds of "mother!" leave the dous events repeatedly at the hands of
Four flicks currently playing in Portland theaters
Brendan's periodic guide to the best - and worst - of notable movies are playing across town
By BRENDAN NAGLE and Casey (Haley Lu Richardson), two roles for the last few years, he is finally
strangers who grow attached to each poised to break out from the looming
Atomic Blonde other over the course of a few months, is shadow of "Twilight." As Connie, he
not the stuff of Hollywood romances - is a morally ambiguous bulldog with a
IFYOUSAW"John Wick" and "John we don't get a climactic kiss scene. In one-track mind, but it's hard not to root
Wick: Chapter 2" and thought, "it stead it focuses on the value and beauty for him even as we start to realize that
would be really cool if they made that comes from human relationships. he may not be the hero he thinks he is.
another one of these movies except It's about how we can grow-and under
this time, let's set it in Cold War Ber stand ourselves better through other Wind River
lin, swap out Keanu Reeves for Charlize people (and; oddly enough, architec-.
Theron and throw in some unneces ture). First-,time director Kogonada If you've seen last year's "Hell Or High
sary, convoluted plot twists," then, well, (well-known as a video essayist) directs Water" or 2015's "Sicario," then you're
"Atomic Blonde" is your wish come with an elegant and gentle touch. He already familiar with Taylor Sheridan's
true. Lazy plotting and poor pacing rarely moves the camera or cuts. Instead work.as a screenwriter. In "Wind Riv
aside, "Atomic Blonde" still manages to he frames his characters both with the er," Sheridan takes on directing duties .
be a magnificently fun ride. Everything asymmetrical architecture of the town, as well, crafting another tense thriller in
else about the movie is near-perfect. as well as the less-obvious, but equal line with his previous two scripts. This
Theron continues to cement her status ly evocative, geometry of your average time he sets his story further north, on
as one of the best action stars alive. midwestern household. Delicate and the Wind River Indian Reservation in
She plays MI6 spy Lorraine Brough poignant in its humanism, "Columbus" Montana. Sheridan's transition to the
ton with a steely coolness, delivering is one of my favorite dramas of the year. director's chair is remarkably smooth;
some of the best fight scenes in recent "Wind River" is a gorgeous piece of
memory. Stuntman-turned-director Good Time filmmaking. Helicopter shots show the
David Leitch (co-director of "John sprawling, snow laden reservation, a
Wick") deserves some credit as well. Those keeping close tabs on the inde piece of land that, despite being tllree
..
He lets Theron's martial artistry shine, pendent film scene in New York are times the size of Rhode Island, has a to
eschewing the quick-cut, Bourne-film likely already familiar with the Safdie tal of six police officers. And so, when
• style of editing and letting the beauty Brothers ("Lenny Cooke," "Heaven the body of a teenage girl is found in
of the choreography speak for itself in Knows What"), but, to most, "Good the middle of the wo_ods,i t falls on a
long, unbroken fight sequences. Bol Time" is the first they're hearing of the local tracker (Jeremy Renner) and an
stered by an 'Sos new-wave soundtrack directing duo. Like it or not, the Safdies FBI agent (Elizabeth Olsen) to solve the
and an attractive silver and neon color are undeniably successful in their abili mystery. Though the film is supremely
scheme, "Atomic Blonde" is a delightful ty to keep audiences on the edge of their well-crafted, it left a sour taste in my
film that transcends many of its faults. seats. To call it a thriller might even be mouth. It is, unfortunately, another
an understatement. Soundtracked by a story that uses violence towards wom
Columbus Tangerine Dream-inspired score from en purely as a means of motivating its
Oneohtrix Point Never, Connie is a male characters. The exploration of
"Columbus" is an understated yet mov human wrecking ball, tearing through male grief through vengeance is one
ing character study set in Columbus, anyone or anything to save his broth of the most tired tropes in fi!"mmak
Indiana. The town is notable primarily er. It's an interesting study on the ex ing, and it is a disappointingly lazy
for its unlikely collection of modernist tremes of human desperation. And piece of writing from the typically ex
architecture, a p,oint that is central to Robert -Pattinson ,is revelatory. "Good -cellent Sheridan. Regardless, for those
the film as well. "Columbus" is ostensi Time" serves as the beginning of a new looking for a thrilling murder mystery
bly a love story, but not in a very strict era for the massively underrated actor. (and who aren't averse to violence),
sense. The love between Jin (John Cho) After sticking to primarily supporting "Wind River" will get the job done. LEXIE BOREN/PIONEER LOG

. . . .
FRIDAY,S EPTEMBER 22, 2017
SPORTS
14
LC Cycling Club
gains t·raction
BY JACKSON SUNDHEIM the co-presidents of the Cycling Club
have their eyes set on the future as well
THE LEWIS & Clark Cycling Club as the present.
is one of the newer organizations "The road season (in the spring) is
on campus; it was started in the probably going to be the real test of our
spring of 2017 by its current co-presi team because that's the only team event
dents, Chris Clifford '19, Max Southam that there's goi.p.gt o be," Clifford said.
'19 and Zackery Weimer '19. "They have a team time trial at every
"We never actually officially start one of the races, so hopefully we can get
ed it until last spring, which is why we enough people. together to field a time
didn't have any funding last year. But trial team, and I think that'll be the real
this year we do have quite a bit of fund test of how we ride as a team."
ing to spend on race entries; we don't But the Cycling Club is not only for
want it to be cost-prohibitive to anyone those interested in racing.
... and cost is a pretty big barrier to entry "The main thing that almost any
for some people because lt is an expen bodywill be able to do is go on the group
sive sport," Clifford said. • rides ... which are going to be 'no drop'
When race entries alone can cost so we'll wait for everyone, and basically
quite a handsome sum, having them just get out and ride and have fun." Fan
paid for from the club's budget can have cy road bikes are not required for these
a significant impact on one's ability to rides either, so anyone with two wheels
participate in cycling_e vents. But for is encouraged to join.
some members of the club, this is not "Going forward it's mainly just hav
exactly their first rodeo. ing more people having fun riding their·
"Right riow it's cyclocross season bike ... more people being interested in
ONEERLOG and the only guy here wlio really races it basically, more people riding, hope
Max Southham '19 races down a trail during one of his races this fall wearing the Pioneer orange and black. cross is Max (Southam) but he's been fully more people racing but really it's
doing pretty well," Clifford said. "He's just about riding your bike and that's
racing'Cat 2, which is one below Cat 1, what we want to bring to the Lewis &
Rose City Rollers dominate the
the highest category, so those guys are Clark community."
pretty fast. And he podiumed in his last For those interested in getting their
race, on Sunday (the Corn Cross race at start in racing or just going for a group
rink with body positivity Liepold Farms in Boring, Oregon). He ride with the Cycling Club, there are a
got th.ird, and he's racing again tonight, couple of ways to stay updated. To get
and he's been doing pretty well. He's a on the mailing list, send an email to
really good rider." At the second race cycling@lclark.edu, or join the "Lewis
mentioned, Blind Date at the Dairy at & Clark Cycling" Facebook page to get
Alpenrose Dairy in Southwest Portland, updates there. The Oregon Bicycle Rac
BY HANNAH POSEY Max Fournier '20. roller derby team with levels for new skat
Southam pedaled to eighth place in the ing Association (www.obra.org) also
SCHOLL After skating in the RCR two and a ers, and the RCR is alwaysl ooking for vol
Men's Category 3/ 4 race. has a variety of information about the
half years ago with the Death Star Derby unteers if you're interested in being a part
Never ones to rest on their·laurels, sport of cycling.
THE ROSE City Rollers (RCR) ,is Droids - a Junior Rosebuds home team of this sport but don't want to skate your
Portland's own women's roll - Fournier joined the RCR Wreckers self. Most of the bouts are also organized
er derby league. Made up of six for about a month during the summer on weekends - on average they're about
adult teams and six juniors teams, RCR before returning to school, and Fourni $15p er ticket. If this sounds like a Portland
is one of the largest and most success er hopes to continue skating with the -sport you want to support, it's not going to
ful roller derby leagues no~ only in the Wreckers in the future. break the bank. .
United States, )mt also in the world. The Fournier never cared much for
RCR's travel team Wheels of Justice has competitive sports until they-found
won two world championships despite roller derby. They always loved skat
the league having only just started in ing as a kid, "so of course derby really
2004. catered to that part of me because I got
Roller derby is played in bouts by to be on wheels." The community sur
two opposing teams with up to 14 play rounding roller derby is also a unique
ers on a team and one, and Fournier
up to five mem ''It really encourages explained it as a
bers at a time sport where you
on the track per strength and a lot of can have any kind
team. The goal self-confidence, which of body type no
for each team is m~tter which po
for one member, is really good to see in a sition you want
the designated woman-centere_<js.p ort." to take up. For
jammer, to score the very physical
as many points as sport that it is,
Max Fournier '20 Fournier said it's
they can by lap
ping members of the other team during really helpful with
the given two-minute jam session - the building up self-confidence as well. "It
rest of the players try to make sure the really encourages strength and a lot of
other team's jammer isn't succeeding. self-confidence, wJiich is really good
Though it is a women's derby league, to see in a woman-centered sport."
it welcomes trans athletes who feel the Lewis & Clark isn't too far from the
most comfortable playing •w omen's RCR's Hangar, which is located on the
roller derby. The RCR website has a grounds of Oaks Amusement Park and
more detailed gender statement for the right next to Oaks' old-fashioped roll
league and in Portland, roller derby is er rink. From LC campus, it's about a
"a very body-positive, inclusive sport," 17-minute drive and less than half an
said Northeastern University student hour bike ride.
The Wreckers is the RCR'sr ecreational
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Quarterback Sawyer May '21 completes a pass early in tbe second quarter in tbe Pioneers' win against Pomona-Pitzer. PHOTO COURTESYL C PIONEERS
continued from page 1 "(The losses) are just learning expe experience at Oregon State University
a surge in school spirit that they had riences," Odell said. "I hate losing, and and Linfield College.
never felt before. so does everyone else on the team. But "(Locey) had a great record at Lin
"I felt proud of our team for all the at the same time we're only getting bet field," Odell said. "That really makes
work they've put in so far and it's made ter. The team has only gotten stronger me feel confident about his game plan
me even more excited for the rest of the ... You put in as much as you contribute here."
season," Nicholson said. from the team." Odell added, "I really .While this win has captured the at
For fans of the football team like trust our starters. They're doing a lot tention of Oregon media as well as LC
Davida Johnson '19, the win provided a better than last year which is a great im-' students who don't attend LC for the
much needed lift to her friends on the provement." sports scene, this win draws attention to
football team. Many football players gave credit to a program that has been unable to pro
"The football season is my favorite their coach, Jay Locey, for the win. duce a win for the past three seasons.
part of the year," Davida Johnson said. "(Locey) always has a plan and he Students and fans of the football team
"They're all my friends and football is always comes out with a lot of great mo alike hope the Pioneers will continue
my life." tivation for the team and helps us get in their success after their bye week. The
Defensive linebacker Matt Odell '19 the right mindset," Odell said. Pioneers play Willamette on Saturday
touched upon the Pio's numerous losses Before becoming head football Sept. 29.
over the past few years. coach for LC, Coach Locey had previous
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Sports commentary:
Kaepernick controversy
BY ABE FIELD icans in today's society.
Kaepernick has received support ·
FOR A PLAYER WHO was once from his fellow football players as
drawing comparisons to NFL well as other professional athletes.
Most Valuable Player Cam New Richard Sherman, cornerback for
ton, it has been a long and graceless the Seattle Seahawks and who in the
fall from stardom. After taking over past was a huge rival of Kaepernick's,
for an injured Alex Smith in the mid was one of the most notable names to
dle of the 2012 season, he led the come to the quarterback's aid.
San Francisco 49ers to the two con In an interview with USA To
secutive NFC championship games day, Sherman said, "So the guys not _,.I
and the 2012 Super Bowl. During the speaking up for him are doing him a
2016 season, he decided to take a knee disservice. There should be a lot more
during the national anthem and was guys saying something. Most guys are
ridiculed by fans across the nation likeJ 'I don't want my job to end up the
for his lack of respect and patriotism. same way."'
Fans burned his jersey. Upon entering Sherman's teammate, defensive
free agency at the end of the 2016 sea end Michael Bennett, felt a similar
son, Colin Kaepernick is still looking way about the issue.
for a job. Kaepernick, who continues "I think it shows the racial divide
to be an advocate for the Black Lives in the league," Bennett told USA TO
Matter movement, has become a vice DAY Sports. "There are (accused) rap
tim himself of the ists and drunk drivers in the league.
very system that But he's somebody who didn't do
he is protest anything to anybody. But you hear
ing. owners say, 'We have to ask our fan
The NFL base first.' But the Giants kept Josh
is made up Brown (amid a domestic violence
of 32 fran is.sue). Ben Roethlisberger has been
chises, 31 of accused of rape twice. The or
which are -~- J_ .•. \. ganization ~idn't turn their
owned ' .,,, 1 • ' , back on him. They gave
a
by white ~ ' • • • . him contract extension.
men. Af • , .r--_.. Kaepernick didn't do any-
ter watch thing. That's why racism is
ing the first the biggest issue in America."
two weeks of Bennett hit the nail on the
the season head. Kaepernick's exclusion
and seeing from the 2017 season marks
the terrible a turning point for the
performanc NFL, a league that has
es from more been marred by mishan
than a quarter of dled domestic violence
the teams, it is strange to cases and handing out
think that an athlete with harsher punishments
Kaepernick's skillset is for" smoking marijuana
not yet employed, even than for knocking
as a backup. Thus, the women unconscious.
owners and the fans of Despite many vo
the NFL have spelled it's cal supporters and
downfall, as young players dismal quarterback
and other fans are turning performances from
their attention to the NBA, many NFL teams,
where players speak openly • Kaepernick remains
about police brutality and unemployed.
advocacy for African Amer-
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By ZIM ZIEZEL
Lewis & Clark student is a
green 1999 Subaru Outback
By MO MACSAI-GOREN spokesman for the college told parked nearby stick-n-poke tattoos.
Pioneer Log reporters. "Turns out The Subaru was also smoking an
TUESDAY MORNING, the the average student is just a forest American Spirit cigarette.
Office of the Dean released green Subaru, probably wearing Various students and on-campus
its annual report on student Birkenstocks. Naturally, we expect organizations have raised concerns
demographics. New additions to this to change in the upcoming years with the profile, claiming it is not a
the comprehensive census include but for now the best representation fair representation of the students
in-depth biographies for the Class of our student~body here at LC is a enrolled at the college.
of 2021, a breakdown of dietary modestly-priced hatchback." "It's totally unfair. I'm not a
restrictions for students living on The full profile shows a mock Subaru. None of my friends are
campus and a look at what the up of a 1999 Outback complete with Subaru Outbacks," one member of
average Lewis & Clark student looks Washington license plates, eco the class of 2018 lied before reversing
like. According to the most up-to friendly tires and a socialism-related out of the Templeton parking lot and
date data, the average Pioneer is a bumper sticker. As speculated, the driving away down Palatine Hill
1999 Subaru Outback. car was wearing a pair of worn-in Road.
,:.~ "After careful analysis of all Birkenstocks and trying to give cars The Office of the Dean has yet to
2,134 kids currently enrolled, release a statemen1 regarding these
we have come up criticisms. CAYDEN BULLOCK/ PIONEER LOG
with a profile
repres·enting
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By CATHERINE CINGUINA Read Don Quixote in En raised Catholic and embraced your
glish ... then Read it in atheism at the age of 12, but this ques
UR TIME IS precious, though if tion may still be nagging at the back of
Spanish
ou saw the lines at The Bon you your mind. Who's there to punish you
Start to wonder if the figures ahead
wouldn't know it. Instead oflook if you do wrong? Is there no one? Stare
are your peers or just windmills.
ing at the sign that brags, "we've got the deep into the floor and really ask your
best college food in Oregon," make the Get Over Your Ex self ... is God real?
most of your time. Here's a list of nine They said forever. Who knew forever Grow a Beard
things to do when Buzzfeed quizzes and was only five months, three weeks and Prove your manhood. Shun whatev
small talk run dry so you can maximize 2 days? You didn't! Well, it seems you er fear of failure lingers in your mind.
your efficiency and get the most out of have a bunch of time on your hands Get over the weird patchy p(;!riodA. ffirm
your college experience. now! Luckily they say it only takes half that yeah, what's happening on your
Plan a Heist as Jong to get over a relationship as the face is on purpose. Smile with tears in
time you were in it. Maybe by the time
Specifically to steal display vegeta your eyes as you go through the itchy
they ask you, "tofu or chicken?" you'll
bles from The Bon. Conspire with your period. And boom! You've got yourself a
finally be able to let them go. Maybe.
Jinemates who'll get the utensils and full-fleshed beard that asks, liberal arts
who'll get the cantaloupe. Wear a big Wonder if God is Real student or homeless man?
trenchcoat, stuff tupperware in your It was Gottfried Leibniz who asked: Shave your Beard, Start
backpack or simply walk out with an en "Why is there something rather than Again!
tire kitchen set. Betty won't call you out. nothing?" Well you've got a lot of time
You've got time. No hurry here.
to ponder this yourself. Maybe you were