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The Science of Undeath By Daniel Juarez General Manager
Settling swiftly and silently into their seats, students and faculty filled the Higgins Lounge last Wednesday, keen to listen to the lecture of the evening, “The Science of Undeath: Zombies and Animated Corpses in Historical Perspective.” As part of the Roots of Everything series of lectures started this year — aimed at bringing together scholars of medieval and early modern Europe and America — the lecture featured Winston Black, Assistant Professor of History at Assumption College, and Clark’s very own Professor of Biology, Deborah Robertson, speaking about how medieval scholars drew the line between life and death, and the links that existed with our modern understanding of life. “Medieval ‘zombies’ were not simply a folk superstition,” Professor Black began, “but were the subject of serious analysis, what I call the science of death, by philosophers, doctors, and theologians.” He then turned to his slides, outlining some images from movies and television. “Modern pop-culture would have us believe that zombies were everywhere in the Middle Ages, but,” Black revealed, “that was simply not the case.” “There are only about two dozen recorded in the entire Middle Ages, during the one-thousands,” he explained, “and they were usually called ‘corpses’ or simply ‘revenants’ — Latin for ‘those who return.’” It was here that Black started tracing back said records of revenants. “The most famous report of revenants in the Middle Ages was named William of Newburgh, as he is one of the few medieval authors who managed to record anything close to what we would call a zombie epidemic,” Black recalled. “He relates in detail four stories about dead men who rose from their graves and terrorized neighboring
communities in England.” Black also specified a clear distinction between these revenants, which were presented in medieval sources as historical facts, and incorporeal “ghosts and spirits,” who had their roots in myths and legends such as Europe’s “Wild Hunt” or “Hellequin Host.” Other medieval citizens that Black listed as having kept accounts of these revenants included William of Malmesbury, Abbot Geoffrey of Burton, and Caesarius of Heisterbach, up until the thirteenth-century, where records of them suddenly stopped. When describing whether reanimated monsters were simply works of fiction used by the church to frighten its followers, or beings theorized by medieval scientists during the early stages of science, Black ended the first half of the lecture by explaining, “revenants were a relatively short-lived experiment in probing the inner sections of science and theology. In the end, they were unacceptable to both philosophers and theologians in fulfilling the need for communication with the dead and explaining residues of power, eventually being succeeded in the medieval ages by ghosts and ancient relics.” As Black ended his half of the lecture and sat down amidst applause from the audience, Robertson stood up to begin her commentary. “The science of biology is the study of life,” she began, “yet scientists can’t agree on an absolute definition.” Accompanying her description was a slide focusing on the worm species Osedax, or “zombie worms” as termed by scientists, and using them to explain that such organisms without brains, stomachs, or mouths can survive the deep depths of the ocean. She then went in depth about which of Earth’s organisms qualify as being “alive” as well as why and how the term had evolved since the medieval period. “Cell biologists stand by the modern cell theory, virologists con-
sider heredity, evolution, and manipulation of energy flow to be sufficient for organisms like viruses to be considered ‘living,’ and astrobiologists are thinking of different living systems that might allow for different chemistries or processes.” She then refocused her point as she came to the end of her lecture. “As our definitions of life get ranked based on our value belief, it allows for collaboration across the disciplines.” In closing, she emphasized, “while scientists might not necessarily ever embrace philosophy, having communication with philosophers is critical to understanding the way in which we are approaching our scientific questions.” As Robertson ended her talk, it opened up the opportunity for questions. Ranging from whether or not these medieval records inspired religious literature such as Dante’s “Inferno” to asking whether the accounts ever managed to describe the smell or the appearance of the revenants in clear detail, one question in particular asked about what points of contact between the medieval period and more recent times could be made via the undead. “What most zombie theorists do, whether for medievalists, vampires in seventeenth-century Romania, or modern zombie films,” Black answered, “is look for anxieties or what might be going on in the society: What are they thinking about, what are they worried about– and I think the answer with modern zombies is… everything.” Black went on, “since the cold war, nuclear panic, fears about globalization, every era has its own ‘monster to slay,’ whether it’s racism or dealing with the fear of modern medicine, similarities exist for every period.”
Pushing for Prison Education By Brett Iarrobino Contributing Writer
The necessity of educating inmates is a topic that has caused fierce debate within the last decade, but for Professor Jill McDonough, the answer is as clear as the memories she has gleaned from her time as a prison educator herself. She easily recalls teaching a course to prisoners on Shakespeare, and a particular student firmly believing he would be forced to drop the class when he failed to comprehend the complex language; however, she predicted that he would succeed. Just as McDonough predicted, her pupil not only deciphered “Othello” with great ease, but found himself immersed in the writing, and would insist on playing the titular lead every class. McDonough cites these lifechanging experiences, which she has observed during her teaching in men’s, women’s, and juvenile prisons, as one of the many benefits of prison teaching programs. Beginning her career in Boston University’s (BU) prison education program, McDonough made a name for herself amongst inmates as a professor with a backbone, teaching courses that forced students to think critically and refused to coddle them. During her 13-year tenure with the organization, McDonough began to understand how much of a cathartic experience learning was to prisoners, especially those who faced a lifetime behind bars. “Prison is where some people live,” she explained to her audience in the Dana Commons. “Everyone deserves the chance to lose themselves in their work.” One of McDonough’s favorite classroom topics is dissecting poetic meter - the process of unraveling a difficult verse or sonnet can take hours, and gives students time to dwell on the subject matter. Also speaking at the lecture was Arthur Bembury, a former student of McDonough’s in the BU prison program, and now the Executive Director of the College Behind Bars Mentoring Program. Though he was warned not
to take her class, he registered for McDonough’s English seminar, and was immediately pushed to his academic limits. “An A in my opinion was a B in hers,” he said, recalling a particular essay he wrote that the two still disagree on to this day. Despite some struggles with his courses, Bembury found his perspective growing and changing during his enrollment in the program, trading his grim thoughts on his capacity to succeed beyond imprisonment for a newfound hope for a better future. The dignity and humanity the penal institution stripped from him was regained when he attended classes. Intimidation from the guards was replaced with civil discord between a professor and a pupil. For Bembury, these were the moments that did not feel like prison. That’s not to say the experience was entirely smooth for the students or the teachers. McDonough can recall numerous absences that were due to confrontations between inmates, and Bembury remembers the strenuous task of balancing his immersion with academic life with prison culture; he was handed a frequent reminder of his place in society through the line,“you’re in jail, not Yale.” Complications also arose in terms of the materials presented to prisoners, preventing them from writing their essays and other assignments on anything but pencil and paper. Nonetheless, both McDonough and Bembury had nothing but praise for the educational organizations they both are involved in, and cited concrete evidence of the success as well - only two percent of the program’s graduates found themselves returning to prison, compared to the nationwide return rate of 67 percent. In an open forum held during the few remaining minutes of the lecture, audience members began to ask if Clark was looking into forming a prison education program, or offering similar curriculums to non federal penal facilities. The enthusiastic response to the concept of educating the imprisoned only reiterates Bembury’s statement, “you cannot incarcerate someone without giving them the resources needed to be successful when they return to society.”
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Police Logs 10/17/2017–10/24/2017 Compiled by Ryan King Tuesday, Oct. 17 17:52 - Student reported that his bicycle was stolen from his offcampus residence on Florence St. An investigation was conducted. Friday, Oct. 20 06:29 – Removed person sleeping in the AC. Saturday, Oct. 21 02:07 - Clark EMS and UP went to the garage area to assist a student who needed medical attention. Student was transported to the hospital. Sunday, Oct. 22 21:54 - EMS went to a residence hall to assist a student who requested medical attention. Student signed a refusal of care form. UP officer and EMS cleared the scene. Monday, Oct. 23 20:35 - Student reported that cash was stolen from his bag while it was in the cubby hole at the Kneller Fitness Center. Student did not want to discuss the incident further.
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son, and inspired me to step out of my comfort zone and do things I wouldn’t normally do. Scarlet: What are some of your favorite things to do on campus? Kaiomi: I’m not sure if this counts, but I love going to Acoustic Java. Scarlet: Of course, it does! Kaiomi: I also like to go to improve and dance shows.
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Kaiomi Inniss Kaiomi Inniss (‘19) is a Global Environmental Studies Major with a concentration in International Development and Social Change, as well as a minor in creative writing. Kaiomi was born in Trinidad and Tobago, but grew up in Barbados. She is the Vice President of the Caribbean and African Student Association, a member of International Students Association, and chair of the 3rd Culture Kids Conference. Kaiomi also works in admissions. Scarlet: Do you have a fun fact about yourself that you would like to share? Kaiomi: You might have to come back to that one... Oh, well, once I got lost in the middle of the ocean on a paddle board! Scarlet: Oh my gosh, do you go paddle boarding frequently? Kaiomi: No, that was my first time. [Laughs] Scarlet: Can you describe Clark in one word? Kaiomi: Impactful. Scarlet: How has Clark impacted parts of your life? Kaiomi: Clark has definitely made me more of an open-minded per-
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Scarlet: It is evident that you are doing a lot here on campus. What are some of your plans for life after Clark? Kaiomi: Idealistically, to travel the African continent. Realistically, to get a job. [Laughs] Scarlet: Would you like that job to be abroad? Kaiomi: Preferably, yes. My dream job would be to travel the world as a writer. That’s the dream. Scarlet: That is an incredible dream job to have. Have you had any experiences in Worcester or on campus that had an influence on you and how you see the world? Kaiomi: In my second year, I had to work with an organization called LIFT [Living in Freedom Together] for a class, and they helped sexually exploited women get back onto their feet. I got really involved in the women’s personal stories, and I saw a new side of a certain social issue.
What Students are Saying About the New Diversity & Inclusion Requirement By Ari Reyes Contributing Writer
A diversity and inclusion requirement has been implemented for the class of 2021 and beyond, as was announced by Senior Associate Dean of the College and head of Academic Advising, Kevin McKenna, via an email to the student body on Thursday, Oct. 19. The announcement received mixed reactions from first-year students. The new requirement seeks to give students a strengthened outlook on diversity and inclusion in a classroom environment, as “all courses bearing the D&I courses engage students in the critical analysis of such topics as power, intersectionality, inequality, marginality, and identity,” explained the email. “At Clark University, learning and teaching take place within a diverse and inclusive community,” read McKenna’s message. Clark aims to be geared toward fostering diversity throughout campus and ensuring that everyone is included; this
requirement seeks to help students not only find diversity throughout the campus community, but also in the classroom. These courses will allow a look into all the aspects and differences in other communities and cultures in a more knowledgeable setting. However, the logistics of the change caused some concern. Clark has previously had eight required Program of Liberal Studies courses that students must take on top of major and other requirements in order to graduate, and the new addition left some students frustrated. “I feel like it’s unfair because the upperclassmen get to graduate with [one] less required course,” said Parker Freedman (‘21). While new ideas have to start somewhere, students were curious as to why it had to start with their class. Furthermore, this new requirement is also frustrating to some because of it is another required course that they must fit into their schedules during the next four years.
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Scarlet: If there was one thing that you wanted people to know about you, what would it be? Kaiomi: That is a hard one. [Pause] I am a shy person, but I am an outgoing person at the same time. Oh, or that I met Rihanna. Scarlet: You have met Rihanna? How? Kaiomi: So, Rihanna is from Barbados. So, I have met her there, but also her brother was in my class. Thanks for the interview, Kaiomi!
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However, other students do not see the course as a hindrance. “I’m not too worried about it. Lots of the DI requirements also fulfill a GP, HP, or VP so it’s not too bad. I’ll just take a class that includes two perspectives,” said Monica Sager (‘21). Due to some courses being given double attributions, multiple requirements can be met by taking a DI course, as was explained by McKenna in his email. “I understand that people are annoyed with a new added class, but I [feel] like it’s an important topic people need to know more about,” said Rachel Lawrence (‘21). Beginning next semester, students can take DI-attributed courses; the spring 2017 course selections include 20 courses with a DI attribute across 12 majors, concentrations, and programs.
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City bids for Amazon’s second home By Drashhti Bilimoria Contributing Writer
In early September, online retail giant Amazon announced that they were soliciting bids from interested cities to build its second headquarters in North America, the first to be built outside of Seattle. Preferred qualifications for cities looking to submit a bid for Amazon’s HQ2 include a population of at least 1 million people, an international airport, and a “friendly business environment.” In addition, Amazon has stated it will favor cities submitting bids to be in metropolitan areas as well as those that provide easy access to mass transport. Bidders who submit potential layouts are given an advantage. Amazon plans to invest over $5 billion and create 50,000 jobs for its second headquarters, and expect tax benefits among other incentives in return. Bids were due last Thursday, and over 100 cities sent in bids to become the location of Amazon’s new HQ2. The long list of cities includes Atlanta, New York City, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Miami, Boston – and Worcester. Worcester began its bid by highlighting that Worcester, unlike most major cities, offers not one, but nine colleges and universities (not to mention the three additional area colleges) including Clark University. This would provide Amazon with a young and eager workforce, while also offering students (including deserving Clarkies) with job opportunities and internships before and after graduation. Clark’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program hosts a U-reka! Big Idea Challenge to help students build onto their big business ideas. This could provide Amazon with new ideas to endorse and offers Clarkies a way to market their ideas to big companies. To further the connection between Amazon and Worcester area universities, Worcester pointed out that Joe Quinlivan, the president
and CEP of Amazon Robotics, received his Master’s Degree from WPI and now serves on the board of WPI’s robotics program. What better way to deepen this connection and expand to include more students than to set up a new headquarters in the same city? Worcester also emphasized its sustainable living advances. The Worcester Sustainability Hub is a 2,220-square foot plot that allows for interactive education and is the largest smart grid plot in Massachusetts. The land was donated by Clark University and is expected to save Worcester – and possibly Amazon - $60 million dollars. If Amazon were to choose Worcester as the location for their new headquarters, it would benefit not only university students, but would lead to growth in the city of Worcester as well. Worcester has promised to provide Amazon with a 1 million dollar job creation rate if Amazon offered a minimum of 100 full time jobs for lower income Worcester residents within the first three years of operation in Worcester. Worcester is only an hour away from Boston, providing Amazon and its workers with easy access to Boston area attractions and higher institutions – Harvard, MIT, and Boston University – while avoiding the overcrowdedness Boston is known for (it pulled out from offering to host the Olympics due to concerns about even longer commute times). In addition, Worcester offers proximity to five international and local airports, allowing Amazon a variety of transport options. Amazon plans to release its decision in 2018. Let’s hope that Worcester can become Amazon’s second home!
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Harvey Weinstein in the Spotlight Stars raise awareness in wake of allegations and #MeToo social media campaign By Sarah Reinbrecht Contributing Writer
Regardless of how familiar one is with Hollywood producers, it is very likely almost everyone is familiar with Harvey Weinstein after the last few weeks. Though, the old adage claims “no publicity is bad publicity,” the opposite has been true for Weinstein. There has been an undeniable backlash against him, from Hollywood as well as the rest of the country. This backlash is absolutely justifiable and rightly deserved, and arguably more extreme than past reactions to reports that a man in Hollywood was sexually assaulting women. However, the problems that Weinstein’s actions reflect require thorough solutions. Weinstein’s persecution and the recent #metoo twitter campaign need to act as a precursor to additional change in Hollywood, and the world as a whole, rather than a single accomplishment. Weinstein has been fired from Marimax, his own company, and has been removed from various academies, indicating that the incriminating reports against him have influenced Hollywood elite. Many others outside of Hollywood have distanced themselves or their brand from him. Further, the #metoo campaign that is circulating on twitter and other social media platforms serves to highlight how common sexual assault is and how difficult it is for women to speak up. Though the backlash against Weinstein and the campaigns are powerful, there needs to be a more meaningful solution. Punishing Weinstein ultimately hurts only him and the campaign creates awareness, which is important, but accomplishes little otherwise. What truly needs to happen is a shift in the cultural norms that permeate Hollywood (though
Harvey Weinstein at the 2011 Time 100 gala. Photo by David Shankbone via Wikimedia.
Weinstein was executive producer of “Good Will Hunting” which won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay in 1998. Poster courtesy of Miramax Films.
Actress Alyssa Milano brought the #MeToo campaign into the public spotlight earlier in October. Photo by user WrestlefnLI via Wikimedia.
the rest of the country could benefit from a shift as well). Specifically in Hollywood, though, it needs to be acknowledged that the surplus of actresses vying for a role in Hollywood puts actresses at a disadvantage in terms of their vulnerability to sexual assault. It creates an atmosphere that makes it easier to prey on the actresses because they are aware of the level of competition and how easily opportunities could be taken away from them. Further, there also need to be norms that protect actresses. For example, Harvey Weinstein met with many of his victims by themselves in a hotel room. If Hollywood could make it the norm for actresses to meet with producers/directors/etc. with their agents (or another advocate) in a public place, that would help lower the risk of sexual assault. There are other solutions, but most importantly, members of Hollywood elite need to be more vocal in confronting people that may be committing sexual assault. A small percentage of men commit these crimes, but unless they are confronted by their peers, they will repeatedly assault women. Again, Hollywood is not the only place where it is necessary to change how sexual assault occurs. However, sufficient change is a long, drawn out process that is different in each place. Therefore, if individual places focus on changing their specific environment, that will contribute to overall progress. Thus, the members of Hollywood should reflect on how the culture needs to change and address it as needed.
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A Motorist’s Meals-onWheels
Driving danger heightens as “swervers” flood Worcester streets By Max Elias Scarlet Staff
Driving in Worcester has never been enjoyable—or safe for that matter—even when the only thing to contend with is other cars. But now a rising population of teenagers has been dangerously cutting in and out of traffic on their bicycles, often banding together in packs. These teens add an extra layer of unpredictability to the average driver’s day; not only is it impossible to know when a bicyclist will pop out of nowhere, but it is never assured that the driver will react in time. Even if they do, a startling brake can disrupt traffic behind the driver and will at best slow everything down; drivers will rear-end each other in their efforts to avoid doing something worse. Teens are not just impeding traffic, but they are injecting intricate stunts into their roadside endangerment, apparently trying to impress each other. These groups are made up of anywhere from 5 to 20 people. Clearly this is an issue, but is it being dealt with well? The Worcester Police Department has received enough complaints that a special task force specifically dealing with errant cyclists has been formed. They try to confiscate bicycles from offenders when possible. The challenge is to identify these offenders before they end up hurt, and to do that the
police have been scouring social media for signs—posts, pictures, etc.—that point to the bicyclists. They have not yet escalated to arresting these teenagers, but acknowledge the possible necessity. They are educating people— particularly youth—about the dangers of this practice and are planning to patrol the streets themselves looking to curtail them. They will also be on bicycles, but will be more easily visible to motorists, and conduct themselves in a safer fashion on the road. Over the past week, a dozen bikes have been confiscated. The trend of bicyclists disrupting traffic, or “swerving”, has emerged in places other than Worcester as well. New Jersey and Pennsylvania police departments have also had trouble with teenagers swerving through traffic. Police are reluctant to detain offenders until they absolutely must. Generally this is a good thing, because police forces are much maligned when they preemptively act to prevent such offenses. Though in this case, the potential harm caused is greater than the negative press generated by overreactions,not only to the drivers and general flow of traffic, but to the perpetrators themselves. They trust that other drivers, despite being totally unaware of their presence, will be able to
avoid harming them when they do this, and that’s unrealistic. This seems to be progressing from a local fad to a larger-scale phenomenon, meaning the peer pressure or social immersion aspects of swerving will likely increase the rate of its occurrence. Given that, it is time to take more decisive action to deter potential swervers. The swiftest way to do so is to arrest more violators; the bicycle patrols must be more frequent for this.
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“Kingsman: the Golden Circle” Elegantly Blends Great Action With Endearing Casting By Monica Sager Scarlet Staff
“Kingsman: The Golden Circle” was released on Sept. 22 and was met quickly with mixed reviews. The Kingsman are back and jumping right into action. The sequel movie to the 2015 hit “Kingsman: The Secret Service” follows Eggsy (played by Taron Egerton), the British spy, and adds an American twist after the headquarters is destroyed. With many Hollywoodknown names, such as Channing Tatum, Julianne Moore, and Elton John, the US and British spies band together to save the world that’s held hostage. The action is fast-paced and jaw-dropping at times, captivating the audience with every moment. But that’s not what everyone thinks. Receiving only a 50 percent from Rotten Tomatoes, many critics were not happy with the movie. The movie was called “bloated” and “not strong on brains or heart.” I have to disagree with both of those statements. While the movie is a lengthy 2 hours 21 minutes, that does not mean the action or meaning is lost. My friends and I were in-
“Kingsman: The Golden Circle” movie poster. Courtesy of 20th Century Fox Pictures.
trigued the whole time. There were multiple moments that made the audience laugh and many that made us go “aww.” Nothing was dumb or heartless in it. With an impressive first weekend at the box office, the film was very well thought out. Building off of the first in the series, there’s a perfect mix of action and humor—
a little something for everyone. The combination of cultures in the movie (British and American) make for many funny jokes and references, and Elton John’s presence created some endearingly awkward moments that had the whole audience roaring. The actors were chosen spectacularly. While there was disappointment from some that Channing Tatum did not receive as much screen time as expected, the new cast added more life to the film series. And with multiple scenes including camera-work reminiscent of “Deadpool’s” opening credits, there isn’t any disappointment from this reviewer. Visually, it is well done and very impressive. There are more humor and action scenes than actual explosions, which is a nice break from the typical action movie. Overall, “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” did not disappoint. I was very pleased that I saw it in theaters, and didn’t have to wait for its release on Netflix. I believe it matched all of the anticipation the two-year gap from the first movie brought and hopefully a third movie will do the same.
Left: Sautéed Duck with Ginger in Spicy Sauce. Right: Front of Red Pepper on 1083 Main St. Photos by Red Pepper.
Red Pepper: Hot but Not Spicy
By Max Elias Scarlet Staff
It’s a bit of a walk from campus, but if you walk in a straight line down Main Street (from the old Uncle Sam’s building, moving away from campus), you will eventually come upon the gem of a Chinese restaurant among the an abundance of Chinese places one can find on Main Street, let alone in Worcester as a whole. Red Pepper is a restaurant that bills itself as specializing in traditional Sichuan cuisine, and it delivers on that promise. Walking inside, you are immediately presented with an aesthetic as pleasing as it is appropriate to the message of the place. It is mostly a simple black-and-white theme, with a tile-patterned floor and dark brown hardwood tables. The restaurant is well-maintained; the floors and tables show no signs of other patrons having eaten there. The first thing everyone gets when they sit down (Red Pepper does takeout as well) is a cup and a kettle of tea. This was a good sign -- most authentic Chinese places give tea and not water. The tea was hot and especially satisfying late at night, and water is available upon request. The menu includes such familiar appetizers as scallion pancakes, boneless ribs, and crab rangoon, but also boasts less mainstream appetizers, among them the Sichuan dish called dandan noodles—egg noodles much like lo mein in a slightly spicy sauce with scallions and minced pork. Red Pepper’s dandan noodles are smooth and tender, yet
still chewy. The sauce they come in has a satisfying hint of spice while imparting mostly the savory flavors of the scallions and pork. The portion I received was surprising as well, considering that the dish is an appetizer: that dish alone constituted most of my meal (and I was hungry, having saved my appetite). That said, my main course of tea smoked duck was unquestionably the highlight of both the meal, and as far as I am concerned, of Chinese food in general. Tea smoked duck is a traditional delicacy of the Sichuan region, and is as succulent as it sounds. The skin was perfectly crispy and pleasingly golden, contrasting excellently with the lusciously smoked meat of the duck. The flavor cannot be described nearly as accurately as it can be experienced -- a smoky and subtly tea-infused sensation with notes of savory spices. Red Pepper stands out from other Chinese places in the area for its authenticity; dishes like General Tso’s chicken, while comforting and tasty, are less than authentic. It offers these types of dishes as well, but considering that everything (including the duck, which again, is amazing) is affordable, indulging in authentic Sichuan cuisine is a must. To sum up the restaurant, I walked half a mile back to Blackstone carrying a takeout container full of duck and I am torn between saving it to enjoy another day or devouring it later tonight.
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Cougar of the Week by Eric Keller twenty of us [on the team] spend like, well, twenty hours a week together working towards a common goal, so pretty quickly you become friends. And even once the season is over, you’ve still got this great group of people that you get to be around. So, that’s my favorite part about playing soccer. Scarlet: And tell me, how is the season going? Maya: Overall the season has gone really well. We started off strong, which I think was quite impressive because we had so many new players. Although then we kind of had this losing streak for a while. But we just won our most recent game against Coast Guard Academy so I’m optimistic about the rest of the season.
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Maya Mashkuri women’s soccer Maya Mashkuri (’20) plays center midfield on the Women’s Soccer Team. She loves the sport, but what she values even more is those who she plays it with. Scarlet: Not a very original question, but I’m going to start with it anyways -- how did you end up at Clark? Maya: It was sort of last minute, Clark hadn’t been on my radar. My high school soccer coach recommended it to me. She knew that I wanted to go to a small liberal arts school and play soccer. The fact that Clark was a DIII [NCAA Division III] school was also important. I had originally considered DII, but it was too competitive. I eventually got in touch with [Head Coach] Brie [Smith] who helped to recruit me and gave me a lot of information on the school. She played at Clark as undergrad. Scarlet: What’s your favorite part about Soccer? Maya: I really love being part of the team. If I’m being honest, I don’t think there’s anything in particular that draws me to soccer. But when you play a sport with a group of people, it’s suddenly different. The
Scarlet: I hear you travelled to Dubai, before you came to Clark. What was that like? Maya: Well I did spend a few days in Dubai, which was really cool – the skyline, Burj Khalifa [the world’s tallest manmade structure] is amazing. But I really spent most of my time, several weeks, travelling in Nepal. I had never really been abroad before, so in high school, I was able to incorporate going to a country as part of my curriculum. Going there helped push me out of my comfort zone. Also, I learned to appreciate hiking a lot more, [Nepal is] definitely the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. Scarlet: So it’s your sophomore year, do you know what you’re going to study? Maya: I think my major is going to be geography. And I’d like to do the track in GIS [Geographic Information Science] but I haven’t even taken the intro course yet, so we’ll see. Also, I’ve looked at a minor in biology and a concentration in public health, but on that, I’m more undecided. Thanks for the interview, Maya!
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1. City of ancestral suffering. (9) 6. Evasive about son being comfortable. (4) 9. Sue assumes two fellows in charge to be enough. (7) 10. Disrupted most of literary film preview. (7) 11. Blades appearing when people have a row. (4) 12. Note lack of talk about one displaying toughness. (10) 14. B in test characteristic of a certain group. (6) 15. Calming drug is vet’s idea possibly. (8) 18. Reliable-sounding Scottish city. (8) 19. They work with a tool. (6) 22. Applaud – yes, one goes wild, see. (4,4,2) 24. Encourage some of our generation. (4) 26. A complex plot’s beginning to engross Peter perhaps. (7) 27. Loose rocks by church make an unpleasant sound. (7) 28. Advance payment for poet first off. (4) 29. Former Blue Peter presenter wearing vest? (9)
1. Stick it to the end, leaving after the others. (4,3) 2. Tent fire destroyed one Egyptian queen. (9) 3. A family related by blood. (4) 4. Two letters read aloud in tent. (6) 5. Crooked Eritrean lawyer may ask for one. (8) 6. Generous cleaner’s given one board. (10) 7. Ring lost in bar or beauty parlour. (5) 8. Country producing oil we hear. (6) 13. Middle name put first in place for telephone operators. (4,6) 16. I close home – that’s serious. (2,7) 17. E.g. insert mobile numbers. (8) 18 For example, American backed Charles. (4,2) 20. Chap is to walk with female. (7) 21. Relative keeps us in money. (6) 23. Decorate for a party with sailors. (5) 25 Exam offers alternative to a student. (4)
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