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The Nations Oldest Continuously Published College Weekly Friday, October 27, 2017 Volume 147, Number 7 bowdoinorient.com
on campus and different pro- fect the entirety of the Bowdoin that everybody is responsible, and education. Some students felt the per-
by Anjulee Bhalla grams that people hear about, community. or everybody has been affected The event opened with spectives that were shared rein-
Orient Staff
but when you actually have I think the importance of in some way. readings of stories and poems forced the gendered stereotypes
Take Back the Night took everyone in a place together this event is to bring everyone Often times people will cite that brought to the forefront associated with sexual assault.
place on the steps of the Bowdo- visibly showing I am here to the table, said Elena Gleed the importance of folks who experiences and reflections Some of them, I felt like,
in College Museum of Art Mu- and stand with all of youI 18, who helped organize the are perpetrating violence to be not frequently found in cam- pretty aggressively targeted men
seum Tuesday evening, bringing think thats really impactful event through the Office of accountable for that and recog- pus discourse. Topics ranged as perpetrators, said Cullen.
together community members and can be pretty profound, Gender Violence Prevention nizing that, and I would push it from a comment on #MeToo Which I think obviously can
to discuss and reflect on sexual said Nora Cullen 18, who at- and Education. The message even further and say that we all posts to statistics about gender be true, and I think statistically
assault on Bowdoins campus tended the walk. that were really trying to send have a role in perpetuating rape based violence at Bowdoin to the majority of cases of sexual
and in the nation through a can- The event strives to not is that if you dont feel like this culture, and so we all play a role the responsibility of all mem- assault tend to be perpetrating
dlelit walk from the Museum to just show solidarity but also affects you, I would greatly push in helping to dismantle it, said bers of the communityes- against a female, but there are
30 College Street. demonstrate how gender-based back on that and challenge that Lisa Peterson, associate director pecially menin addressing
There are a lot of groups violence and sexual assault af- assumption. I personally think of gender violence prevention these issues. Please see NIGHT, page 4
hate group
Orient Staff
In September, Hurricanes
Harvey, Irma and Maria struck
Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin $0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
Islands and other Caribbean Dollars raised GIDEON MOORE
According to NPIs website, it is islands, as well as southern U.S. Online donations Faculty contributions
by Rohini Kurup and Nickie Mitch dedicated to the heritage, identi- states, such as Texas and Flori- Lift-a-Thon ASA Boba Sale
Orient Staff Pia Colada Study Break LASO Taco the Town
ty, and future of people of Euro- da. In the same month, Mexico
As white nationalism has pean descent in the United States was hit with three earthquakes, GROUP EFFORT: Of the near $4000 raised by the Bowdoin community, approximately $1750 will be going to
gained prominence across the and around the world. including the strongest one the ConPRmetidos and Oxfam Mexico each, while $400 from the Lift-a-Thon will be going to Unidos por Puerto Rico.
United States, former Bowdoin NPI is considered by many to country has experienced in
student Evan McLaren holds a be a white supremacist organiza- over a century. PRmetidos and Oxfam Mexico, Many other students and encouraged donations, raising
leading role at one of the move- tion and the Southern Poverty The destruction caused by disaster relief funds for Puerto campus groups have also been over $250 for ConPRmetidos
ments most prominent orga- Law Center (SPLC)an orga- these events has prompted Rico and Mexico, respectively. raising money and awareness and Oxfam as well.
nizations, the National Policy nization widely respected for its many Bowdoin student orga- So far, she has raised $2,940. In for natural disaster relief. Syl- Kevin Trinh 19, a leader
Institute (NPI). McLaren, who monitoring of hate and discrim- nizations to organize events addition to the GoFundMe page via Jimenez 19 and others of TEDx Bowdoin and the
attended Bowdoin for three se- inationidentifies it as a hate that raise awareness, funds and Rivera set up, LASO has raised organized a supply drive for Weightlifting Club, was inspired
mesters between 2003 and 2006, group. McLaren disputes these support for the communities af- money through tabling and Unidos por Puerto Rico, an to raise money for Puerto Rico
became Executive Director of labels. He argues that they fight fected by the widespread impact partnering with Taco the Town, initiative started by the First after feeling that the country
NPI in July. He graduated from for a white identity in a world of natural disasters. a food truck in Brunswick. Lady of Puerto Rico Beatriz and the cause was not getting
Kenyon College in 2008. order that he feels is seeking to Between student organiza- Through these two other forms Rossell. The Asian Students enough attention. After raising
Richard Spencer, an alt-right subordinate it. tions and individual students, of fundraising, she has raised Alliance (ASA) raised over $400 through the Weightlifting
leader who has gained significant What happens when you put the Bowdoin student body has over $1,000, which will also go $320 through its bubble tea Clubs Lift-a-Thon two weeks
media attention over the past sev- different groups and different raised almost $4000 collectively. to these two organizations. fundraiser last Friday. The stu- ago, he and TEDx Bowdoins
eral years, leads NPI as president identities together is that tension The efforts have ranged from I feel like theres never a dents sold bubble tea in David leaders held a salon last Friday,
and creative director. Spencer arises and eventually conflict pia colada and bubble tea sales goal for the aid that you can be Saul Smith Union and encour- the theme of which was In
and NPI were central to the ral- arises, McLaren said in a phone to academic panel discussions. giving, Rivera said. [Places aged donations, which went Light of Compounding Natural
ly in Charlottesville, Virginia in interview with the Orient. The Since September 24, Cindy affected by natural disasters] to ConPRmetidos and Oxfam. Disasters. Students watched
August, that erupted into deadly main thing that I express is that Rivera 18, a Latin American are never going to bounce back The McKeen Center, Bowdoin videos of TED talks, which
violence, and was condemned by I want to be able to come home. Students Organization (LASO) overnight. The more important Climate Action, LASO and Peer dealt with natural disasters and
many as a white supremacist rally. What I mean by that is I would board member, has been work- thing is focusing on whether or Health sponsored the Pia Co- relief efforts. One of these, titled
McLaren was also there: a photo like to be able to return to a ing to raise $5,000 for disaster not your money is going to the lada Study Break fundraiser in Theres Nothing Natural about
published by the Intercept shows relief efforts. Rivera is raising right place, and that the people Hawthorne-Longfellow library.
him among torch-wielding men. Please see MCLAREN, page 5 this money specifically for Con- who need help are getting help. They sold pia coladas and Please see RELIEF, page 3
N BODY POSITIVITY F BEEP BEEP A SUPER SLIMEY S SHOTS FIRED O ONLINE DEBAUCHERY
Women of color discuss beauty standards Brunswick locals take to the streets to Chris Ritter 21 discusses Future and Mens soccer hosts first NESCAC Kinaya Hassane 19 criticizes toxic
at Bowdoin. Page 5. advocate for peace. Page 6. Young Thugs collaboration. Page 11. quarterfinal game since 2010. Page 13. masculinity at Bowdoin. Page 15.
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2 Friday, October 27, 2017
SECURITY REPORT
10/19 to 10/25 STUDENT SPEAK:
Thursday, October 19
Two men suspected of stealing a bicycle (val-
A no-contact order was issued.
An officer escorted an ill student to Mid Coast
What Halloween costume speaks to you?
ued at $1,800) from Farley Field House on October Hospital.
11 were identified after information was received
in response to a campus security alert. Brunswick
Brunswick police warned the residents of an
off-campus student house following neighborhood
Nia Byrd 21
police recovered the stolen bike and returned it to noise complaints.
its owner. An 18-year-old from Brunswick and a A room smoke alarm in West Hall was appar- Dressing up in the California flag and
17-year-old from Bath were issued criminal tres- ently caused by the use of a humidifier.
pass orders barring them from all College property. A fire alarm at Quinby House was caused by just going all out to show my true pride
Ceiling damage was reported in the basement the use of a hair straightener.
of Baxter House. and where my heart truly belongs.
Two students at Sunday, October 22
Brunswick Apartments An officer checked on
were found in posses- the condition of an intoxi-
sion of drug parapher-
nalia.
cated student in Stowe Hall.
Students complained of
Salim Salim 20
A student with a
sore throat was taken
loud music being played on
the Brunswick Apartments
Joanne the scammer Scam today before
to the Mid Coast Walk-
In Clinic.
quad at 1:45 a.m.
The Yellow Bike Club
today scams you speaks to me. It makes
A student reported
a missing longboard
bike Humperdinck was
reported stolen from the
me feel like I want to drag everyone.
from Thorne Hall. The Osher/West bike racks.
board was located and A security officer
returned to the student. stopped three local men
Arein Nguyen 21
A black with yel- who had just stolen a wood-
low stripe Roadmaster en oar from a boat that was
bicycle was reported parked on campus. The oar
stolen from the Car-
lisle Avenue apart-
was retrieved.
It has to be a meme.
ments. Monday, October 23
A faculty member A window and light
reported that two ju- fixture were broken during
veniles on bikes were a registered event at Ladd
making rude com- House. The students re-
ments to her. A secu- sponsible will be billed for
rity officer located the damages.
boys and had a conver- A student accidentally Jouya Mahmoudi 20
sation. cracked a window with a
Friday, October 20
skateboard at Thorne Hall.
A group of exuberant
If I had to pick, I would probably pick a
Two students in
Chamberlain Hall re-
students celebrating a stu-
dents job offer generated
trash bag. A Hefty black trash bag.
ported that someone SARA CAPLAN a noise complaint at Bruns-
was jiggling their wick Apartments.
room door handle at 4:00 a.m.
A bicycle that was reported stolen at Ladd Wednesday, October 25
House was recovered at Stowe House Inn. A network interruption affected computer systems Ben Sickle 18
A student with a surfing-related neck injury across campus for nearly an hour when a key network
covered in ladybugs!
Bowdoins newest inver- them. Things could be worse.
tebrate guests usually can be At least they arent those creepy
found on the entrances to Win-
throp, David Saul Smith Union,
Adriana Nazarko 21 stink bugs [Western Conifer
Seed Bugs]. JENNY IBSEN, THE BOWDOIN ORIENT
Friday, October 27, 2017 NEWS 3
Our Bodies, Our Bowdoin pro- MCLAREN lege, but were surprised he had
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libertarianism he espoused in
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order that was meant for white
peoples...Richards inspiration is
something like imperial Rome, so
I think if you ask him he would
ly little materialized. McLaren envision a white empire that
described it as a success for his would extend from Russia to the
organization and movement. United States, he said.
It was definitely very intense; Student leaders at Bowdoin re-
it was kind of a trial by fire, jected these views.
said McLaren. The event itself This kind of hate has no
turned into a complete specta- place here at Bowdoin, said
WANT THE ORIENT AT YOUR HOUSE? OR SOMEONE ELSES? cle. People in the audience just Vice President for Student Gov-
shouted the entire time. For us, ernment Affairs Ben Painter 19
HAVE THE ORIENT DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR that was a big victory. in an email to the Orient. I am
Several of his former Bowdo- genuinely surprised that he left
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recall McLarens political activ- those ideas and that kind of logic
ities during his time at the Col- still intact.
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SOCIAL MEDIA, ME AND that Tarana Burkethe original to not be a conformist in a for me. I grew up in a military friends. I finally felt con- Orient article about all of
#METOO creator of the hashtagand fel- movement, even if its a very family, so I moved often and nected in a way that I never this is pretty close to posting
low activists do to help marginal- positive one? How could I be didnt have the time to make did with social media. This #MeToo on Facebook. Ad-
Recently, many of my friends ized individuals. so judgmental? many close friendships. How- helped me come to terms with ditionally, posting the hashtag
and peers have posted the hashtag So, why do I feel so uncom- Its a bit more complicated ever, at the same time, I want- things that were long overdue. on Facebook does not mean
MeToo on their Facebook pag- fortable with the idea of post- than that. I was sexually as- ed to try and fit in as much as Having conversations with that survivors are obligated to
es. This hashtag makes a pretty ing such a powerful and per- saulted in high school, and at possible, so the minute I got people, either one-on-one share the details of their expe-
compelling statement: sexual sonal statement as a hashtag? that time I didnt really know a Facebook account I became or in a group, helped me be- riences. But to me, its a matter
harassment and assault are still Of course many victims how to talk about it. I didnt obsessed with personalizing come more open and willing of comfort. I want to open up
a long, long way from being pre- of sexual violence are choos- have the language for how I it to the nth degree. I thought to discuss things I have gone to people in a way that I think
ventable on Bowdoins campus or ing not to post for their own felt. I concluded that maybe that Facebook was the best through. Facebook became is the most meaningful and on
any place in general. I greatly re- unique reasons, but my initial I was overreacting to the way for people to understand less of a necessary social tool my own terms. To me, that me-
spect the Bowdoin students who response to the hashtag was situation, and, as a result, I me, as a person. and more of a way to keep up dium will never be Facebook.
share their experiences of sexual one of concern. I felt ner- decided it was better to just However, when I got to with people from high school McKenna Thomas-Franz is
violence and show support. I cer- vous, and that nervousness not discuss it at all. Being Bowdoin, I realized that I now or plan via group chat. a member of the class of 2019.
PHOEBE NICHOLS
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PHOTO ESSAY
AUTUMN LEAVES
New England fall came in full force last Sunday. Class of 2020 curated the
best of the season and brought it to Cleveland Quad crisp air and apple
cider donuts, pumpkins, classic Maine foliage. Students of all classes sipped
hot apple cider and cuddled therapeutic bunnies. We carved pumpkins on an
unseasonably warm and sunny day.
By Jenny Ibsen and Gwen Davidson
A ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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SPORTS
Van Siclen leads mens soccer to post-season HIGHLIGHT
REEL
Poised to kill: This weekend,
the womens volleyball
team (13-8, NESCAC
7-1) traveled to Amherst
to compete in the Hall of
Fame Tournament. The
team swept the first two
games against Wheaton
and Coast Guard, but
fell to Worcester Poly-
technic Institute 3-2 on
Saturday. Carolyn Flaharty
20 received her second
NESCAC Volleyball Player
of the Week recognition
of this year after averaging
3.91 kills and 2.73 digs per
set this weekend. The team
will play their last regular
season games at Wesleyan
(17-4, NESCAC 7-1) and
Connecticut (13-8, NES-
CAC 2-6) this weekend.
FRIDAY 27
EVENT
Presidents Summer Research
Symposium
Students from the Colleges summer research fellowship
program will present a summary of their research through
posters. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and
engage with presenters.
Morrell Gymnasium. 1:45 p.m.
EVENT
Sarah and James Bowdoin Day
Celebration
This celebration will honor students academic achievements.
Hadley Horch, associate professor of biology and
neuroscience and director of the neuroscience program, will
give a keynote presentation. There will also be a student
address and a book awards presentation. This event is open ANN BASU, THE BOWDOIN ORIENT
to everyone, but seating will be limited. JUST DANCE: Dhivya Singaram 17 leads a dance at the third annual Diwali celebration in Daggett Lounge last Friday. The event was hosted by
the South Asian Students Association (SASA) to celebrate the South Asian festival of lights.
Pickard Theater, Memorial Hall. 4 p.m.
PERFORMANCE
WEDNESDAY 1
The Laramie Project
Masque & Gown will perform a documentary-styled play
that analyzes the death of Matthew Stuart, an openly gay
college student, who was murdered because of his
MONDAY 30
sexual identity. There will be a performance at the same time FILM SCREENING LECTURE
and place on Saturday. Turtle and Dog Days Screening Women, Ethnicity, and Health Care in
Wish Theater, Memorial Hall. 7:30 p.m. Jordan Schiele 07 will show two of his films. Turtle follows Latin America
the relationship between an artist and construction worker, David Carey, Doehler chair in history at Loyola University,
and Dog Days examines child trafficking and the struggles will present public health research from his current book
SATURDAY 28
of the lower class in China. Discussion will follow. project on collaborative public health projects integrating
Room 315, Searles Science Building. 7 p.m. Western and indigenous practices in Guatemala
and Ecuador.
LECTURE Room 315, Searles Science Building. 7:30 p.m.
LECTURE The Asian Century: Myth and Reality
From Harriet Beecher Stowe to Be- Susan Thornton 85, acting assistant secretary of state, will
THURSDAY 2
yonce: Two Centuries of discuss Asian politics. Prior to being assistant secretary of
Copyright Laws state, Thornton served as deputy assistant secretary for
Zorina Khan, professor of economics, will talk about how China, Mongolia and Taiwan and continues to work on
copyright protection has evolved throughout history. Khan United States policy in Eurasia. EVENT
Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center. 7:30 p.m.
will discuss whether copyright piracy is beneficial to society. Diversity in Conservation
Smith Auditorium, Sills Hall. 11 a.m. Whitney Tome, executive director of Green 2.0, will discuss
TUESDAY 31
why the majority of people that engage in nature are white.
PERFORMANCE Room 111, Adams Hall. 4:30 p.m.
Student Group Performances
Several student groups will perform. Including a capella, EVENT
drumming and dance. No tickets are required. EVENT Bowdoin Slam Poets Society at
Morrell Gymnasium. 7 p.m. A Discussion with John Gans the Museum
John Gans, executive director of NOLS, will hold a Members of the Bowdoin Slam Poets Society will respond to
discussion and Q&A about the NOLS program. the art on view and reflect on personal experiences through
SUNDAY 29
Beebe Room , Schwartz Outdoor Leadrship Center. 5:30 p.m. their own poetry.
Museum of Art. 7 p.m.
LECTURE
WORKSHOP How Liberals are Failing Liberalism LECTURE
Public-Art Attack! Art Actions to Fight Steven Hayward, senior resident scholar at the Institute of All Views Are Not Created Equal
Battles that Need Fighting Governmental Studies at University of California-Berkeley, Michele Moses, professor and associate dean for graduate
Jenny Price from the LA Urban Rangers art collective will will discuss why liberals are largely unable to defend their sudies, School of Education, University of Colorado, Boulder
teach how to design public art actions to engage any social, identity against the nihilist left, and how liberals and will discuss disagreement, diversity and the politics of being
environmental or political problem. conservatives move forward. reasonable in educational settings.
Digital Media Lab. 2 p.m. Main Lounge, Moulton Union. 7 p.m. Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center. 7 p.m.