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The Nation’s Oldest Continuously Published College Weekly Friday, February 28, 2020 Volume 149, Number 18 bowdoinorient.com
McCormack steps
down as dean for
academic affairs
after historically
short tenure
that she has done,” wrote Rose in a
by Ian Ward separate statement to the Orient.
Orient Staff
McCormack will be on sabbat-
Elizabeth McCormack, the ical for the 2020-21 academic year
dean for academic affairs and se- before returning to her normal
nior vice president of the College, teaching and research duties.
will be stepping down from her Rose also announced in Tues-
position at the end of the academ- day’s email that Jennifer Scanlon,
ic year, President Clayton Rose William R. Kenan professor of
announced in an email to campus humanities in Gender, Sexuality
Tuesday. and Women’s Studies and the
McCormack, a professor of director of the Gender, Sexuality
physics, has served in the admin- and Women’s Studies program,
istrative position since July 2017. will replace McCormack as dean
McCormath’s three-year ten- for academic affairs, effective July ANN BASU, THE BOWDOIN ORIENT
ure will be the shortest of any 1, 2020.
dean for academic affairs since the Rose acknowledged in his Students take the stage in “Henry VI, Part II.” SEE PAGE 8.
position was created in 1991. Her email that the decision to appoint
three predecessors served nine, a faculty member directly to the
seven and eight years, respectively.
“In my time as a senior vice
president and dean of academic
position without convening a
search committee was “atypical,”
but said that Scanlon’s experience
Amy Walter addresses community about election
affairs, I’ve advocated strongly and support from the faculty war-
for the faculty and for fostering ranted an exception to the normal and a former political director at just go down to the studs,” Walter changed is the people that live
a vibrant intellectual life at the procedure. by Emily Staten ABC News, provided insight on said. The fundamentals include there. It’s the coalitions that make
Orient Staff
College,” McCormack wrote in Rose consulted 31 members a range of topics including Pres- the “political health” of the pres- up the Democratic and Republi-
an email to the Orient. “I have of the faculty before making the Political journalist Amy Wal- ident Donald Trump, swing states ident, which voters are going to can part[ies] that have changed
immensely enjoyed my work with appointment, including members ter joined students, faculty and and the Democratic delegates. turnout and what their view of pretty substantially,” Walter said.
the faculty, the amazing staff in of the Committee on Governance members of the Brunswick com- “It is easy to get caught in the the president is and who the al- “And while this movement has
the Office for Academic Affairs, and Faculty Affairs (GFA); the munity in Morrell Lounge to dis- weeds,” Walter said. “It’s easy to ternative to Trump is. been happening over the last 20
numerous students serving on Committee on Appointments, cuss the upcoming presidential get caught in the drama and the This election seems different years, it got supercharged in the
faculty committees, a truly dedi- Promotion, and Tenure (CAPT); election in her lecture titled, “The tweets and the nonstop outrage than past ones, Walter said, for Trump era.”
cated senior staff, President Rose the Curriculum Implementation 2020 Election with Amy Walter— that is generated on cable and so- several reasons. For one, Trump This political realignment is
and members of the Board of Committee (CIC) and the Cur- The Fundamentals of What You cial media and everything, and it approval ratings have been prac- partially influenced by an emerg-
Trustees.” riculum and Educational Policy Need to Know.” is really hard to see what’s really tically unaffected by traditionally ing disparity between voters
Rose praised McCormack’s Committee (CEP), the associate Tuesday’s talk was sponsored going on.” telling factors like the economy. with different educational back-
work as dean but did not provide deans for academic affairs and by the Tom Cassidy Lecture Fund, Walter engaged the audience She also pointed out how swing grounds.
a reason for her departure. the 2016 search committee for the Bowdoin Public Service, Bow- in a discussion of the deciding states have shifted in the Trump “The divide that has cropped
“Before stepping down in June, dean for academic affairs. doin Student Government, the factors of the upcoming election era which has prompted political up in the last few years … is
Dean McCormack will have had a “There is broad and enthusias- Sexuality, Women and Gender using her wit and political exper- analysts to focus on different ar- the diploma divide—the divide
significant impact on many issues tic support for Professor Scanlon Center (SWAG) and Student Ac- tise. eas in their electoral calculations. among white voters with a four-
crucial to the future of the College, tivities. Walter, the National Edi- “I look at the fundamentals, “What’s changed isn’t so much
and we owe her our thanks for all Please see DEAN, page 3 tor of the Cook Political Report and strip everything away and about the candidates—what’s Please see WALTER, page 4
N BUGGING OUT F GREEN PARTY POLITICS A BLURRED LINES? S ARCTIC FOXCS O THE FATE OF JOURNALISM
An infestation of Asian lady beetles is Retired professor discusses politics and the The third annual women’s cabaret reclaims New community organization revitalizes Why Julian Assange’s trial will have an
plaguing Coles Tower. Page 3. founding of the Green Party. Page 6. misogynistic lyrics. Page 8. local Nordic skiing scene. Page 11. impact on the First Amendment. Page 15.
2 Friday, February 28, 2020
2 PAGE TWO
SECURITY REPORT
2/21 to 2/27 STUDENT SPEAK:
What’s something everyone should do before they
Friday, February 21 Monday, February 24 graduate?
• A student reported the theft of a • After an excessive noise complaint was
tandem bicycle from Park Row Apart- received at 2:15 a.m., officers dispersed Anaïs Leroy ’20
ments. The bike was found in the pos- an unregistered event in the Ladd House
session of two students and returned to
its owner.
basement.
• A student was cited for vaping inside Ladd
"See the view from Jean Yarborough’s
• Excessive noise was reported on the
first floor of Chamberlain Hall.
House.
• A student with pain symptoms was escort-
office."
• Three minor students possessed alcohol ed to Mid Coast Hospital.
in the WBOR radio studio, and one • A student reported the theft of a pair of
student possessed marijuana. gray and black Nike Metcon 4 men’s train-
ing shoes from the Buck Center for Health
Saturday, February 22 and Fitness.
• A student requested a security escort to Kayla Blackman ’20
Mid Coast Hospital for treatment of a Tuesday, February 25
skiing-related injury.
• Two students who were stuck in an
• A student with flu-like symptoms was
taken to Mid Coast Hospital.
"Get your nails done with Doug the
elevator at Coles Tower were freed.
• A minor student was cited for posses- Wednesday, February 26
card swiper."
sion of a large quantity of beer near • Loud music was reported on the fourth
Quinby House. floor of Coles Tower. Students were asked
• Burnt food in a microwave caused a to reduce the volume.
smoke alarm activation at Chamberlain
Hall. Thursday, February 27
• A student received treatment after • Parts of campus lost power for over two Julia Katter ’22
accidentally cutting a finger on broken hours after strong winds took down trees
glass at Coles Tower.
• Two minor students were cited for
and power lines on Bath Road. Power
was restored at 10:30 a.m., but Bath Road
"Eat brunch next to the person you got
alcohol law violations at Quinby House. east of Federal Street remained closed for
much of the day.
with last night."
Sunday, February 23
• A student at Quinby House was cited
for violating the College’s hard alcohol
policy.
• An officer checked on
the wellbeing of an Kate Morrison ’20
intoxicated student at
MacMillan House. The
student was escorted to
"Match with Cody on Tinder."
the student’s residence
hall and monitored by
helpful students.
• A student reported a
Dutch oven missing
from the Osher kitchen.
A student borrowed it
and later returned it.
Charlotte Johnston ’20
• A student reported the
theft of a men’s black "Have every staff member of the
L.L. Bean sweater vest
3-in-1 medium size Health Center see you naked. "
jacket from MacMillan
House during a regis-
tered event.
ALEX BURNS
FS FEATURES
Looking right: conservative perspectives at Bowdoin
lacq plans to vote for Trump in ti-abortion. I used to be a Dem-
by Rebecca Norden-Bright November. When asked who he ocrat; I’m not crazy or anything,”
Orient Staff
hopes will win the Democratic de Quillacq said. “I’ve seen far-
Every Saturday in Thorne nomination, de Quillacq was right people, and it kind of just
Dining Hall, the Bowdoin Col- quick to respond. makes me chuckle. I’m not actu-
lege Republicans meet for dinner “Preferably someone that ally far-right even though people
and conversation—with a touch would lose,” he said. “But if like to paint me as that. I’m actu-
of politics. The club has an email we’re talking about if I had to ally pretty moderate.”
list of 95 people, but attendance have a Democrat in the White Club members said that more
is usually limited to the same House, like which one it would exposure to conservative ideas
six or seven people each week, be, I’d probably go with [former could help combat the stereotypes.
admitted club co-president Theo New York City mayor Michael] “I think people are not as
de Quillacq ’21. Bloomberg.” liberal as people think,” Swiatek
The members of Bowdo- Other right-leaning students said. “I think we just need more
in College Republicans don’t feel the club doesn’t represent people to be speaking out about
agree on everything, but find- them at all. For example, Jon these moderate to conservative
ing a community of relatively Miller ’23 is on the email list viewpoints.”
like-minded individuals is still for the College Republicans, but Bowdoin College Republicans
valuable for these students, de that’s pretty much the extent of has a small budget for speakers,
Quillacq said. Members espe- his involvement. which they have used in the past
cially appreciate the political “I’m a member of the Libertar- to bring Republicans to campus.
community on a campus like ian Party, so there just isn’t any- For example, the club recently
Bowdoin’s that can feel over- thing for that here,” Miller said. hosted Jay Allen, a Republican as an example.
whelmingly liberal-minded. “I’m a little bit stranded in terms running for Congress in Maine’s “Bowdoin specifically is, I
“We’re like a little bubble,” de of community at Bowdoin.” First District. But, according to think, really good about free
Quillacq said. “It’s like, alright, Miller identifies as right-wing de Quillacq, the group’s budget speech. And I think most stu-
you’re not exactly the same as but disapproves of the Repub- is not big enough to bring more dents here are for the most part
me, but at least you’re not them.” lican Party in its current form. mainstream conservative speak- willing to converse,” Miller said.
Nevertheless, members dis- He dislikes Trump and isn’t ers to campus. In de Quillacq’s opinion,
agree on a range of issues, from entirely sure who he’ll vote for “It’d be cool if [President Clay- students can always do more
President Donald Trump to the in November, noting that the ton Rose] or someone put in the to attempt to understand the
role of government in society. Libertarian Party won’t choose a time and the money to actually perspectives of conservative stu-
Matthew Swiatek ’20, who has nominee until May. try to open up conversation with dents on campus.
been involved in College Repub- “If I were forced to choose, I’d campus,” said de Quillacq. “I “I think when you’re being
licans since his sophomore year, probably vote for any of the cur- don’t want to make people mad, educated, it’s important to, in-
is not a fan of Trump. He cares rent Democratic candidates ex- but I want there to be a different stead of doubling down, really
deeply about the environment cept for [Sen.] Bernie [Sanders] perspective here.” learn the other side,” de Quil-
and is planning to vote for a and [Sen. Elizabeth] Warren,” On the other hand, Miller lacq said. “If you want to be a
Democrat in November. Former Miller said. expressed satisfaction with well-rounded person, you can
mayor of South Bend, Ind., Pete Despite their different polit- the number of conservative go three times in on your own
Buttigieg is his favorite candidate. ical perspectives, Miller and de speakers welcomed to campus, ideology, but if you really want
“He’s definitely the most Quillacq both said they are frus- pointing to the Joseph McKeen to expand your mind, you have
moderate and aligns with a lot trated with common stereotypes Visiting Fellow Arthur Brooks, to see the other side. I do it all ANN BASU, THE BOWDOIN ORIENT
of views I have,” Swiatek said. “I about right-wing beliefs at Bow- the former president of the the time because my professors STANDING TALL: (TOP) Matthew Swiatek ’20 and Jon Miller ’23 share
think he can get stuff done.” doin and beyond. conservative think tank the are liberal. And it’s sad that other their experiences as having Republican and libertarian ideologies, respectively,
On the other hand, de Quil- “I’m not religious. I’m not an- American Enterprise Institute, people don’t get that.” among Bowdoin’s liberal-leaning student body.
BOWDOIN AT THE
The 2020 Presidential Primary
BALLOT BOX DATA BY GWEN DAVIDSON
primary election. cratic field. HOW THE MAINE Steyer and Warren. President HOW TO VOTE
by Rohini Kurup Among students voting in Over a quarter of students PRIMARIES WORK Donald Trump is the only
Orient Staff
a Democratic primary, 36.2 (28.4 percent) listed the en- candidate on the Republican Voting in the primary elec-
As Maine voters head to percent said they have voted vironment as the issue most Maine is one of 15 states and ballot in Maine. tions and for the state referen-
the polls next Tuesday for the for or plan to vote for Sand- important to them. This was territories voting on March While Maine will allow vot- dum will take place at Bruns-
presidential primary elec- ers. Sen. Elizabeth Warren followed by wealth and in- 3, known as Super Tuesday, ers to rank candidates in the wick Junior High School. Polls
tions, Sen. Bernie Sanders of of Massachusetts followed come inequality, healthcare where voters will designate general presidential election are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m..
Vermont is the most favored with 31 percent. Other can- and the economy. their preference for their par- in November—becoming the In Maine, voters must be en-
candidate among Democratic didates receiving support Students also overwhelm- ty’s presidential candidate first state to do so—this year’s rolled in a party to vote in that
Bowdoin students, according include former South Bend, ingly oppose a Maine ballot nominee. For the first time in presidential primary will not party’s presidential primary.
to a poll conducted by the Ind. mayor Pete Buttigieg initiative to reinstate a law 20 years, Mainers will be vot- use ranked-choice voting. Mainers can register to vote and
Orient. with 16.7 percent, Sen. Amy allowing for religious and ing in a primary election and All registered Maine voters enroll in a party on the day of
The poll asked students Klobuchar of Minnesota with philosophical exemptions not a caucus. will also be able to vote on a the primaries, but the deadline
about their voting plans and 4.9 percent, former New York from vaccination require- The Democratic Party will ballot measure which would for switching parties passed
political preferences. It was City mayor Mike Bloomberg ments for employees of have 12 names on its ballot remove religious and philo- earlier this month. Party enroll-
sent to all 1,970 students and with four percent and former nursery schools and health in Maine, although four can- sophical exemptions for vacci- ment is not required to vote on
received 560 responses (28.4 Vice President Joe Biden with care facilities and students at didates (Cory Booker, Deval nation requirements. the ballot measure.
percent). Of the 560 respon- 3.5 percent. One person indi- schools and colleges. Among Patrick, Marianne William- The Democratic primary Bowdoin Votes will be driv-
dents, 92.5 percent are reg- cated they planned on voting students who are registered son and Andrew Yang) have in Maine will offer 32 dele- ing vans to the polls continu-
istered to vote, of which 53 for billionaire, businessman or plan to register to vote in dropped out of the race. The gates—24 pledged and eight ously every 15 minutes between
percent are registered to vote Tom Steyer, and no students Maine, 81.9 percent intend to candidates on the ballot who Super Delegates—with pro- 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. from the
in Maine. A vast majority of said they would vote for Rep. vote “no” on the ballot mea- are still in the race are Biden, portional delegate allocation. South Campus Loop outside
respondents—80.6 percent— Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, the sure, while 11.8 percent are Bloomberg, Buttigieg, Gab- The Republican primary will Moulton Union. Preregistra-
plan to vote in a Democratic final candidate in the Demo- still undecided. bard, Klobuchar, Sanders, offer Trump all 22 delegates. tion for the vans is not required.
Issues
Education 31
Foreign Policy 25
100 24
Other
71 Immigration 22
50 Gun Control 21
Abortion 19
21 17 15 15 6
Taxes
0 Social 1
Sanders Warren Buttigieg Klobuchar Bloomberg Biden Other Security
0 30 60 90 120 150
Candidates Student Votes
11. 6.3%
safe and the public health benefits of vaccinations outweigh any potential
Question 1—the only question on the Maine ballot next week—will risks.
ask voters whether they want to keep or repeal a law passed last year that
would eliminate “religious and philosophical exemptions” to vaccination
The group “Yes on 1 Maine to Reject Big Pharma” is leading the “yes”
campaign. They have framed the referendum as a rejection of “big phar-
8%
requirements. If voters reject the referendum, the law would go into ef- ma” after major pharmaceutical companies such as Merck and Pfizer
fect in September 2021. donated to the “no” campaign.
The ballot question asks: “Do you want to reject the new law that re-
moves religious and philosophical exemptions to requiring immunization WHO OPPOSES QUESTION 1?
against certain communicable diseases for students to attend schools
and colleges and for employees of nursery schools and health care fa- Opponents of the referendum, including doctors and medical profes-
81.9%
cilities?” sionals, argue that vaccines are critical in preventing the spread of disease.
A “yes” vote is in favor of repealing the new law and reinstating reli- The bill was prompted by a recent increase in Maine’s rate of
gious and philosophical exemptions to required vaccinations. A “no” vote non-medical vaccine opt-outs, which is already one of the highest in the
is in favor of upholding the law, requiring vaccinations for all students country, and rising cases of preventable diseases. Public health officials
attending public or private schools and colleges and for employees of say high opt-out rates put vulnerable individuals, such as those with weak-
nursery schools and healthcare care facilities, with the exception of a ened immune systems from illness or treatment and infants too young to
medical exemption. be vaccinated, at high risk of contracting deadly diseases.
“Maine Families for Vaccines” has led the coalition against the refer-
WHO SUPPORTS QUESTION 1? endum, which is made up of 55 health care and nonprofit organizations, Yes No Undecided
including the American Medical Association, the Barbara Bush Chil-
Supporters of the “people’s veto” argue that the law infringes on reli- dren’s Hospital and Maine Medical Association. Maine governor Janet
gious freedom and personal liberties. Mills has also advocated for the “no” position after signing the bill into 236 students out of a total of 288 students who indicated that they
Some supporters claim that vaccines could pose potentially danger- law last year. plan to vote in Maine next week intend to vote no on Question 1.
10 Friday, February 28, 2020
S SPORTS
HIGHLIGHT
REEL
FOXCS advocates for local Nordic skiingpeople come and talk to us
by Dylan Sloan about any issue.’”
SMALL BUT MIGHTY: Orient Staff
The women’s basketball The energetic community
team defeated Hamilton For years, Nordic skiing action in support of cross-coun-
77-63 in its NESCAC options around campus have try skiing came at the perfect
quarterfinal matchup last been slim. Students looking moment for Thorson, who had
Saturday, but at halftime, for groomed trails could either been thinking about how to
a different group of
competitors took the drive half an hour to Pineland start a more formalized skiing
court. The back-to-back Farms in New Gloucester, community in town.
NCAA Division III finalist where Bowdoin’s varsity team “We happen to be sort of
Polar Bears are a tough act practices, or try their luck at a positioned perfectly to go, ‘Oh,
to follow, but the third- few groomed snowmobile trails look at all these people that are
and-fourth-grade travel
teams from the Ararat slightly closer to campus. But, in interested in cross country ski-
Youth Basketball League the past few months, Friends of ing!’ And they would all say, ‘I
entertained fans with a Cross-Country Skiing (FOXCS), wrote to my town councilor, be-
thrilling exhibition game a local community-based or- cause I’m really upset.’ And then
during the break. Despite ganization acting as an arm of I would be able to write back
their diminutive stature, the
athletes played a close game, the Brunswick-Topsham Land and say, ‘Hi, there’s this new
with the blue team eking out Trust, has been advocating for group!’” said Thorson.
a 1-0 victory over the red improved recreational Nordic The final phase of the group’s
team after number 39 on the skiing facilities right here in evolution came when it be-
blue team scored the game’s town—and the group has been came officially affiliated with
only point.
rapidly gaining support. the Brunswick-Topsham Land
Before FOXCS, the recre- Trust (BTLT), a local nonprofit,
WHO WOOD(WARD) HAVE ational Nordic skiing commu- at the end of last year.
THOUGHT?: nity in the Brunswick-Topsham “[We] fit exactly with their
In just his first season area was not formalized and was mission,” said Thorson. “So they
as Head Coach of the
women’s and men’s squash limited in its scope. Although actually turned to us really early
teams, Theo Woodward residents have made efforts to on. We went to the Land Trust
was named the NESCAC improve local conditions, there and said, ‘What do you think?’
Men’s Squash Coach of was no formal movement to And they said, ‘Oh, you’re per- COURTESY OF FOXCS
the Year. Woodward led petition for more trails in town fect. We’ve been wanting to do OFF-ROAD TRANSPORTION: Two skiers enjoy one of the new trails on the Kate Furbish Preserve near Brunswick Land-
the team to a fifth-place ing. FOXCS has been promoting access to and maintenance of local cross-county ski trails in Brunswick and Topsham.
NESCAC championship and build a sense of community something like this for so long’
finish, the team’s best result amongst local skiers. … and so we became an advi- trails. These trails include those have also been working on put- ple winters,” said Tess Hamilton,
in a decade, and the team “There [were] definitely a sory group.” on BTLT’s Woodward Preserve ting together grant proposals associate director of the Outing
is expected to have its first lot of people who [had] been “It’s just one of those things and the trails on Kate Furbish to try and increase the FOXCS Club. “[Having] skate grooming
winning season since 2013. thinking about [forming a where the timing was right,” Reserve, which is owned by the financial base. in town is just incredible to re-
Woodward was chosen by
a panel of his peers and group] for years,” said Bowdoin added Angela Twitchell, the Town of Brunswick. Along with FOXCS has made an impact duce barriers to access, and also
is the first ever Bowdoin Nordic skiing Head Coach Na- executive director of BTLT. “We a small but dedicated group of even in just a few months by just makes it so that students
coach to earn the award. than Alsobrook, who has been were in a place where we had local skiers, Thorson checks advocating for support through can get out skiing without hav-
The season is not yet over involved with FOXCS from the time at the Land Trust to be able trails every day and posts a the Town Council. The Town ing to drive.”
for Woodward; the men’s beginning. “Now [that] we’re to help with this, and the vol- detailed summary of the con- of Brunswick has added ski re- “I would love to have more
squash team will travel to
Cambridge, Mass. as the starting to talk about this and unteers in the community were ditions. In just a few months, ports to its website, and recently Bowdoin students!” added
seventh seed in the Summers coordinate more, [we’re attract- really able to put in the time and FOXCS and its social media opened a network of new trails Thorson. “I know that it’s hard
Cup (C Division) of ing people] who might not have effort to be able to help make it presence have attracted a de- on the Kate Furbish Reserve, because you’re not here all year
College Squash Association known anything about this pre- work. So it’s a great partnership.” vout following in the area. located just west of Brunswick … but just know we are think-
Nationals this weekend. viously.” Ever since that partnership “The growth has been expo- Landing and within walking ing about you!”
The inspiration for FOXCS was forged, FOXCS has settled nential,” said Thorson. “I’ll meet distance of Whittier Field. The group is just getting
RELAYING THIS INFO TO came from the confluence of a into a rhythm of providing day- strangers on the trail and they’ll FOXCS’s activities are al- started. As the group grows and
YOU: number of factors. Earlier this to-day resources to local skiers say, ‘I know [who] you are! ready creating opportunities continues to fundraise, new
Coming off of a fifth winter, Brunswick’s Mere Creek as well as hosting larger fund- You’re posting on Facebook!’” for Bowdoin students as well. trails and programs will open
place finish at NESCAC Golf Club, a popular spot for raising and community events The group has also prior- Currently, the Bowdoin Outing up, making skiing for town
Championships last
weekend, the winter season local skiers, decided to stop to support recreational skiing. itized fundraising efforts in Club (BOC) has a dozen Nordic residents—and Bowdoin stu-
will continue for the six allowing use of its property for According to the FOXCS order to be able to pay the two skiing instructors and sends out dents—even more accessible,
members of the women’s skiing. Even though there was Facebook page—which in professional groomers who two to three trips weekly, often said Thorson.
swim and dive team who no real formalized community around two months has already take care of the local trails and to Pineland Farms or other “The thing that’s unique and
qualified for NCAA of recreational skiers, the back- gained close to 230 followers— to fund the group’s other ini- off-campus facilities. Howev- exciting about this is that it re-
Championships based on
their times in the meet. lash to Mere Creek’s decision the organization’s three main tiatives. In just a few months, er, with the maintenance of ally is community driven,” said
Three of Bowdoin’s relay was strong. goals are to “raise funds, to FOXCS has raised over $1,000 these new and highly accessible Twitchell. “Many of us from
teams earned NCAA B cut “People got really upset, and provide a pool of volunteers for through community donations. trails, it will be easier than ever different walks of life and dif-
times, just short of automatic they wrote to the Town Coun- trail maintenance and consult On February 16, FOXCS part- for students to ski, either on a ferent perspectives that all have
qualification, but finally cil,” said Kathy Thorson, a nurse with BTLT on decisions regard- nered with Flight Deck Brewery BOC trip or by checking out a enthusiasm for cross-country
qualified after results from
across the nation came practitioner at the Bowdoin ing grooming and trial develop- for their “Brews for a Cause” pair of classic or skate skis from skiing are just coming together
in. Mary Laurita ’21 also Health Center and an executive ment priorities.” event, during which 20 percent the gear room and walking to a ... It’s sort of unusual for that to
qualified individually in the committee member of FOXCS. The most immediate respon- of all beer sales went towards nearby trail. happen, and to have a number
100 butterfly. The 200 free “The town councillors said, ‘We sibility of FOXCS is to monitor the organization. Thorson and “Enthusiasm [for Nordic ski- of successes in just the first few
relay, 200 medley relay and have never, ever had so many and report conditions of local the rest of the leadership team ing] has grown in the past cou- months is exciting too.”
400 medley relay teams will
all compete in the NCAA
Division III Championships
in Greensboro, N.C., from
March 18-21.
MOMENT IN THE
‘Intersections of Race in Athletics’ sparks conversation
SPOTLIGHT: testimonies targeted at the heart to do. It’s an unconscious or un- all of the Klan paraphernalia his opment as a person, but being
A duo of first-year squash by Seamus Frey of racial issues presented on controllable physical reaction. friends give him when they re- questioned about India by an
players were named to All- Orient Staff Bowdoin teams. It’s that feeling of being at a place nounce their racism and quit the opposing coach made her sec-
NESCAC teams yesterday, With open minds and honest However, before the personal when you realize you’re the only Klan. Because that’s what they do ond-guess her role in the athletic
continuing a noteworthy
season for both teams. language, student athletes con- stories began, Visiting Assistant person in a room that looks like after becoming friends with Dar- world.
Caroline Glaser ’23, who fronted the effects of race on their Professor of Religion Joshua you.” yl Davis.” “After a game during my first
played at number one on teams and the inclusiveness—or Urich delivered a moving speech Urich argued that race, in both After this uplifting message year at Bowdoin, the coach from
the women’s ladder and won lack thereof—of Bowdoin’s ath- about the origins of race in athletics and everyday life, can be about race and conquering racist the opposing team came up to
six games over the course letic culture Wednesday night at America. combated through frank con- predispositions, student athletes me asking what I knew about
of the season, was named
to the Second Team. Deven the Athletes of Color Coalition’s “Race is the attribution of versation and forming personal of color took to the stage and India,” said Sandhu. “She pro-
Kanwal ’23, who played at (AOCC) fourth iteration of “In- non-biological characteristics to relationships. He took the case shared their experiences with ceeded to tell me she was going
number one on the ladder tersections of Race in Athletics.” a phenotypically similar group. of African-American musician racism, overt or unintentional, to a remote place in India where
for the men’s team and After a one-year hiatus, the What does this mean? People Daryl Davis as an example. on their own sports teams. she would be teaching kids how
won 10 games this year, was event returned this year to create who look like X tend to do Y. “Some of his best friends are in First to step up to the podium to play [field hockey] to provide
named to the First Team.
a forum for student athletes of And Y is generally not a biolog- the [Ku Klux] Klan,” Urich said. was field hockey player Manveer them with another outlet in life
color to express frustrations, con- ically inherited trait,” said Urich. “He actually has a collection of Sandhu ’22. She described how besides child marriage.”
cerns and fears about being part “Sometimes race isn’t even an 25 Klan robes in his closet be- field hockey has always been
COMPILED BY DYLAN SLOAN
of majority-white teams, sharing action we intentionally choose cause he’s building a museum of central to her life and her devel- Please see AOCC, page 12
Friday, February 28, 2020 SPORTS 11
ANGEL RAMIREZ, THE BOWDOIN ORIENT ANGEL RAMIREZ, THE BOWDOIN ORIENT
SPOKEN FROM THE HEART: (LEFT) Ayana Opong-Nyantekyi ’23 addresses the crowd in Kresge Auditorium on Thursday night, speaking about her experience as an athlete of color on the swim and dive team during the ‘Intersections of Race in
Athletics’ event. (RIGHT) Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion Joshua Urich opened the event with a speech in which he addressed the topic of race in America and set the stage for the series of student stories that made up the remainder of the event.
12 SPORTS Friday, February 28, 2020
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Winter athletics data allows a vi-
1 sualization of team performances
across the season. The following
graphics display data from point-
2 based varsity team sports. Additional
statistics, including more detailed
data and metrics for more winter
3 sports, can be found online at bow-
doinorient.com.
Note: the women’s and men’s basket-
4 ball teams’ NESCAC seasons did not
NESCAC Standing
8 Women’s
Hockey
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Men’s
Hockey
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Women’s teams won more
2.9% 51.5% often than men’s teams. 2.9% 51.5% Ties
%
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Bowdoin teams played more away games than home games,
but had a slightly higher winning percentage at home.
Home 29 25 2
45.6%
52.2%
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0 20 40 60 80 Conference
Games Bowdoin teams had a lower winning
Source: NESCAC and Bowdoin Athletics percentage in conference play than overall.
14 Friday, February 28, 2020
O OPINION
Please ... wash your hands
On Thursday, Dean of Student Affairs Janet Lohmann sent an email to cam-
Dear Bowdoin, what is awareness?
pus updating students on the College’s ongoing efforts to monitor the spread of experience—every day, week and the time, partly because effects of
COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus. In her email, Lohmann pointed by Manlio Calentti month. Awareness is normalizing depression, anxiety, post-traumat-
students towards a new FAQ page on the College’s website with information Op-Ed Contributor conversation, it is building healthy ic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar
about the virus, preventative measures and travel-related advisories. This week, the Bowdoin Stu- ways to digest information on issues disorder and obsessive-compulsive
With the coronavirus dominating global headlines and on-campus conver- dent-Athlete Advisory Committee and ideas that we would normally feel disorder (OCD)—the United States’
sations, it’s easy to panic. But as Lohmann’s email and the Center for Disease (BSAAC) rolled out a week’s worth uncomfortable talking about. Aware- most prevalent mental illnesses—are
Control (CDC) have suggested, the best way for individuals to prepare for the of programming dedicated to Mental ness is education, and it is supported varied and manifest in such differ-
expected spread of the virus in the United States is to educate themselves about Health Awareness Week. The offer- by facts, figures and personal anec- ent ways. As Bowdoin students, we
the virus and to take reasonable precautions to stay healthy. ings are a veneer of help. In terms dotes. Did you know mental illness ought to educate ourselves. Before
As students prepare to leave campus for spring break at the end of next of awareness, there isn’t much, but, is disproportionate across different we critique the College’s resources or
week, it’s important to keep a few things in mind about the virus. oh yes! There are dogs and free pub identities and backgrounds? While the lack thereof, we should all, indi-
First, there is a lot that we don’t know. What we do know is there are about food! Is this awareness? Is this what 19 percent of all adults experience vidually, be able to understand early
60 confirmed cases in the United States, and global health experts are expect- Bowdoin needs? Awareness on any any mental illness in a 12-month warning signs of mental illness such
ing the virus to spread throughout the continental U.S.. As you stay up to date issue comes in different forms. While span, 37 percent of LGBTQ adults are as self-harm impulses, noticeable
with the spread of the virus, it’s critical to be discerning about your sources of Peer Health has approached aware- afflicted in the same timeframe. Sim- weight gain/loss and/or excessive use
information. Sensationalist media accounts and outright misinformation are ness of health resources in a great ilarly, non-white college students are of alcohol and drugs.
already spreading on the internet and across social media. Don’t believe every- way—a subtle, yet noticeable, poster largely affected by prevalent mental So, what is awareness? Is it offer-
thing you read—rely on trusted sources like the CDC, the National Institutes campaign in Smith Union, one of illnesses such as depression and anx- ing free pub foods, or is it provid-
of Health and the Maine Center for Disease Control. Bowdoin’s buildings with the heavi- iety. Arab/Arab American students ing more therapy dogs? Awareness
While U.S. health officials expect that the virus will continue to spread est foot traffic—BSAAC’s approach report the highest shares of these ill- should be synonymous with edu-
through the country, the most recent reports have stressed that for the average, to mental health awareness falls flat nesses, at 24.5 percent and 23.9 per- cation—it is not hard. Let’s begin
healthy adult, the fatality rate is low compared to similar viruses, in short: don’t on many fronts. It exacerbates my cent, respectively, while 15.8 percent by normalizing these issues—that
panic. frustration with how we approach and 17.8 percent of white students includes acknowledging that 50 per-
Second, take reasonable precautions. As with the average flu virus, you can conversations on mental health here report experiencing depression and cent of mental illness begins by the
reduce your risk of exposure with a few common-sense strategies. Especially at Bowdoin. For some, therapy dogs anxiety, respectively. The statistics age 14, 75 percent by age 24. Let’s be-
in the Bowdoin petri dish, these habits go a long way. (Think how many people work, but for others—might I say, a are endless and gut-wrenching, but, gin by understanding the facts about
touch the Thorne serving utensils … yuck.) The primary recommendations majority of students—it does not. unfortunately, they are a reality. the tip of the iceberg because there is
from CDC are as simple as washing your hands, avoiding contact with sick Mental health is omnipresent in I have spent so much of my time at much more happening deeper down.
individuals and staying home when you feel sick. my life. It ebbs and it flows, both Bowdoin thinking about how to de- We owe ourselves the ability to look
Finally, be sensitive to the real human impact of the coronavirus around the daily and seasonally. My worst days scribe my personal experiences with out for one another, as a Bowdoin
globe. While the virus is still a distant threat in midcoast Maine, it has been under the summer’s sunshine would mental health. Some days, I abhor the community, as friends and simply
deadly in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. It has had material and psycho- be the best while slogging through idea of leaving my room. Other days, as people. Check in on your friends;
logical effects on families and communities, and it’s important to keep in mind winter. It’s hard. I am dependent on I am as exuberant and cheerful as a never cease to tell people you love
that falling into mass hysteria can obscure coronavirus’s true human costs. scheduling my life out in order to toddler. Some days, scheduling my them, and continue to educate your-
Check in with your friends who aren’t able to return home for spring break or have control over each day, and I am waking hours allows for a sense of self.
who have families in the affected areas. very reliant on medications, some- ease. Other days, the schedules trig- BSAAC, I ask that you tweak your
We are grateful that the College is monitoring the situation and has extend- thing that is often sheepishly talked ger a spiral of anxious thoughts—“Is approach. Some of these programs
ed support to students whose travel plans and families have been affected by about even when discussing mental this where I need to be? Should I be might be helpful to a portion of
the virus. We hope that, as the situation develops, the College will continue to health. For me, this is mental health with my friends? Do my friends hate the student body, but your goal of
support students in whatever capacity proves necessary. And, for the love of awareness—not dogs, not pub food, me?” At a certain point, the onus is awareness is not supported by what
God, wash your hands. not yoga or meditation. not on me to explain everything all you offered.
Mental health aware- Manlio Calentti is a member of the
This editorial represents the majority view of the Bowdoin Orient’s editorial board, ness is bringing light to Class of 2020.
which is comprised of Emily Cohen, Maia Coleman, Ellery Harkness, Alyce McFad- the reality of what a per-
den, Rebecca Norden-Bright and Ian Ward. centage of the Bowdoin
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FEBRUARY / MARCH
WORKSHOP
FRIDAY 28
“Fast Fashion/Slow Art”
Cat Mazza, associate professor of art at the University of
Massachusetts at Boston, will lead an artist workshop and discuss
her work featured in the Bowdoin College Museum of Art
exhibition, “Fast Fashion/Slow Art.”
Museum of Art. 3 p.m.
EVENT
Polar Bear Snow Globe Making
The Bowdoin Craft Center will provide materials for students to
make their own polar bear snow globes.
David Saul Smith Union. 3 p.m.
PERFORMANCE
“Henry VI, Part II”
Students will perform the second part of Shakespeare’s
“Henry VI.” Tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
performances are available online.
Pickard Theater, Memorial Hall. 7:30 p.m. ANN BASU, THE BOWDOIN ORIENT
GOOD BOY: Sophie Bell ’23 plays with Bailey, the golden retriever of Massachusetts Senator and Presidential Candidate Elizabeth Warren. On
Friday, students lined up in the Pickering Room in Hubard Hall to meet Bailey and Warren’s son, Alex.
WEDNESDAY 4
celebration of the conclusion of Black History Month. behavior of honeybees.
Main Lounge, Moulton Union. 10 p.m. Main Lounge, Moulton Union. 12:30 p.m.
EVENT LECTURE
Arts, Industry and Innovation in “Recovering Nimrud: Smithsonian’s
Antebellum America Projects in Iraq”
EVENT
SUNDAY 1 The students in “The U.S.: 1783-1861” history course will present
a pop-up art exhibition featuring art that represents the societal
and cultural interests in 19th-century New England.
Jessica S. Johnson, head of conservation at the
Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute, along with
Corine Wegener, director of the Smithsonian Cultural
Student Reiki Clinic Zuckert Seminar Room, Museum of Art. 3:30 p.m. Rescue Initiative, will discuss the Smithsonian’s efforts to
Volunteer practitioners will introduce Bowdoin students to preserve the ancient culture and history of Iraq and at the
Reiki, a non-invasive healing and de-stressing practice. LECTURE site of Nimrud.
Garage, 24 College Street. 4 p.m. “From Crisis to Resilience in the Arctic: At Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center. 4:30 p.m.
the Front Lines of Change and Innovation”
Joel Clement, senior fellow at the Harvard Belfer Center’s FITNESS CLASS
Arctic Initiative, will discuss the current environmental and Spin — Indoor Cycling
Matt O’Donnell, editor of Bowdoin Magazine, will lead a
MONDAY 2
ecological state of the Arctic and the actions required to bring
about positive change. fitness class with stationary bicycles.
Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center. 7 p.m. Room 213, Buck Fitness Center. 6:15 p.m.
PERFORMANCE
Ying Quartet PERFORMANCE EVENT
Bowdoin International Music Festival co-artistic directors David Arturo O’Farrill, Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Pub Trivia Night
Ying and Phillip Ying, as well as Janet Ying and Robin Scott, will Grammy-winning pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill will Students will compete in trivia, with prizes awarded to the
play pieces by Franz Schubert and Kevin Puts. perform with the Afro Latin Jazz orchestra. top three teams.
Kanbar Auditorium, Studzinski Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Pickard Theater, Memorial Hall. 7:30 p.m. Jack Magee’s Pub and Grill. 8:30 p.m.
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