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A Different Type of Leap
Bridges to the Past
Naomi Klein Delivers Presidential Lecture
New Production Highlights Finding Identity in Unlikely Places
By Kate Summers news editor
“Our politicians fixed [the climate crisis] for us in Paris in December,” Naomi Klein said sarcastically, as she took the stage for her Presidential Lecture on March 2. Klein, an award-winning environmentalist and journalist, is the author of four books, including the international bestseller The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism. Her book This Changes Everything, another bestseller, was released in documentary form this past November. After the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, positive headlines appeared throughout the mainstream media. Klein referred to a headline that read, “This Will Mark the End of the Fossil Fuel Era.” “Versions of this headline appeared all over the place,” she said. “I’m sure you’ve noticed all the gas stations closing in droves,” she said sarcastically. Klein said she believes that the work done in Paris was both a break-
through and disaster. “[It] was a diplomatic breakthrough, a political break through, the best thing [we] have come up with so far and it is still a disaster… And that’s just [the] nature of where we are in the climate crisis,” she said. The disaster is evident in our current economic and political system, which is “standing in the way” of change. “It shouldn’t have to be a victory, it should be a given,” Klein continued. “The good news is that the deal sets some important goals. The whole deal rests on its commitment to keep temperatures, to keep warming, below two degrees celsius and preferably below 1.5 celsius,” Klein said. However, there is no legal binding in this commitment, so countries could step out or violate it at any time. At another 2015 climate change summit in Copenhagen, citizens of low-lying island nations protested and chanted “1.5 to survive.” “If the global temperature was to rise by two degrees celsius their nations would certainly disappear,” Klein explained. If countries continue emitting carbon at their current rates, the global temperature could rise by five
to six degrees celcius. “[To meet the two degree goal] we need to cut our emissions by eight to ten percent a year,” Klein said. “These numbers matter.” Klein said that, prior to 2005, she was removed from the climate crisis. Then Hurricane Katrina hit. “It was my wake up call,” she said. Katrina opened her eyes to the fact that the climate crisis is intertwined with economic inequality, social justice, and human rights: “It was heavy weather meets degraded infrastructures meets institutional racisms.” Now, 11 years later, “there are so many communities of color that are bearing the toxins of our carbons,” Klein said. Klein continued on to discuss capitalism. “The primary tools… of neoliberalism are familiar to us all,” she said. Privatization, deregulation, cuts to public funding, and low corporate taxes are key “pillars” of this economic system. “[These ideas] clash at every level continued on page 4
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By Alika Gillard living arts correspondant
This past weekend, Clark University’s Visual and Performing Arts Department presented The American Of Wisconsin And The Story Of Two Lovers By A Bridge, directed by Clark Arts faculty member Danny Balel (’08), and written by John Adekoje. This year, Adejoke was appointed by the Goldie Michaleson Fund as Clark’s chosen Playwright of Color.
Adejoke earned his master’s degree in dramatic writing and film production from Humboldt State University, teaches theater at the Boston Arts Academy, and is a board member of Company One Theatre in Boston. The American Of Wisconsin follows the story of Gbenga, a young man from Nigeria, who has left Africa to pursue his passion of stand-up comedy in Lacrosse, Wisconsin. Here, Gbenga continued on page 8
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The Scarlet/News From Exploitation to Empowerment Amani Al-Khatahtbeh Discusses her Efforts to Change the Media By Jessica Macey contributing writer
What began as a 17-year-old’s blog has become an online sensation fighting to transform the media from exploitative to empowering. Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, the founder and editorin-chief of the blog MuslimGirl, kicked off Clark’s series of Women’s History Month events this past Tuesday. MuslimGirl is an online publication that has recently gained popularity and acclaim. Created by Al-Khatahtbeh in her bedroom in high school, the blog has now been written about in Forbes, The New York Times, and Teen Vogue. Recalling childhood experiences, such as the first time she felt she
had to lie about her religion, Al-Khatahtbeh discussed being a teenager in post-9/11 United States. Until she visited the Middle East for the first time at the age of 13 and was directly exposed to Islam, she had only been surrounded by the media’s depictions of her religion and culture. “We forget that we’re all human,” Al-Khatahtbeh said, discussing what she sees at the core of many global issues. Her time in the Middle East allowed her to hear experiences and stories she had not been exposed to previously. According to Al-Khatahtbeh, “there is a void of Muslim women in the media.” Even beyond major media, social media is also lacking. At the age of 17, she felt that there was no space
online for Muslim girls to share their experiences. She decided to combat this by creating MuslimGirl, which at the time was simply a site where girls could share their experiences and ask questions. Within days, the site had one thousand members. In order to meet the demand, Al-Khatahtbeh continued building the site. Al-Khatahtbeh sees social media as a “privilege.” She went on to explain that access to resources comes with an obligation to use them to make the world a better place. Ultimately, it took seven years for her site to become what it is today and to turn it into something she said she views with pride, rather than embarrassment. Such a time span, she noted,
shows the “real depiction” of her growth and experiences, as well as that of her collaborators. As the site grew, it transitioned from discussions of high school questions and experiences to include feature articles that critically discussed and analyzed broader issues. The turning point for MuslimGirl came with the rise of porn star Mia Khalifa. The most popular video starring Khalifa, a non-Muslim woman, features her wearing nothing but a hijab and performing sexual acts with a white man. While there was talk on the Internet of it being empowering in some ways, MuslimGirl published an article in opposition to this view. “The abundant eroticism from which Mia profits comes from the idea of ‘conquering’ the mysterious, strange,
Haley Haywood Named Director of MFGSS By Daniel Juarez fact checker
“I remember [when I was a student at Clark], I told the director at the time that I was coming for her job,” said Haley Haywood. Haywood’s prediction was correct. Barely two months into her new role as Clark’s director of Multicultural and First Generation Student Support (MFGSS), Haywood will not only oversee the University’s Academic Clark Excellence program (ACE), which helps first-generation college students adapt to their new environment, but also ensure that a diverse student body enhances the larger
Clark experience. Haywood is glad to be back at Clark. She recalled her introduction to the school, “A counselor told me about it...I visited the campus…[and] loved the small sense of community… I love a system in which challenges provide rewards.” Haywood graduated from Ossining High School to become part of Clark’s first ACE cohort. “You could say we were the guinea pigs for the entire program,” Haywood said. “Although [ACE] was intense at first, it made the acclimation process a lot simpler for my first year here.” As she moved forward with the program, Haywood eventually came
to serve with then-Provost David Angel on a task force for diversifying the community. Their tasks included arranging presentations, organizing discussions to share experiences, and providing leadership opportunities. “In a small community like Clark,” Haywood said, “voice matters– it’s important to know where they are in their individual journey[s] and plot trajectories.” After earning her bachelor’s degree in psychology, she enrolled in the University of Maryland for her Masters of Education in College Student Counseling and Personnel Services. Haywood comes back to where it all began with experience under her
belt, having worked at Northeastern University as assistant director of leadership initiatives. There, she developed programs for students who wanted to make a change, oversaw major leadership trainings, and consulted with the faculty to encourage exploration on igniting social awareness of power and privilege. Returning to Clark is exciting for the new director, but it also challenges her to remain informed through the new landscape of social media. “There’s a huge social media value in being up-to-date and raising awareness [about] issues,” she said, but added that there remain “limitations to what we can convey.”
different, exotic brown woman,” Mira Abouelezz writes in her article titled “Non Muslim Porn Star Mia Khalifa and Sexual Fetish of Hijab.” Abouelezz further analyzes the power structures that make the video problematic rather than empowering. The article became viral, bringing MuslimGirl to the public’s attention. Al-Khatahtbeh has taken that burst of media attention and used it to work towards the long-term success of the blog. “We don’t want to be a one-hit wonder,” said Al-Khatahtbeh. Now that the blog is receiving funding for the first time and has built relationships with other media outlets, such as Teen Vogue, it is on a trajectory towards sustainability.
Haywood stays informed by “building relationships and listening to [students’] stories one-on-one.” As she puts it, “There’s a huge impact on someone’s life just by talking to them, making them feel heard, letting them feel welcome.” In regards to Clark’s diversity, Haywood plans to analyze the situation. “We need to assess what we have, develop what we need to help students...and analyze what opportunities here work for students and where improvement can occur,” she said. Her hope is to inform all students that “there are people here that want [them] to succeed.” The Office for Multicultural and First Generation Support is located at the corner house on 142 Woodland St.
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Hell in a Cell By Max Elias scarlet staff
On Feb. 25, Clark’s chapter of Amnesty International hosted a documentary screening and discussion revolving around the issue of solitary confinement in prisons. The event began with a screening of the documentary Solitary Nation, which focuses on a prison in Maine’s solitary confinement program. Primarily from a prisoner’s perspective, the documentary follows several prisoners contained in solitary for various amount of time, all of whom want to get out. The length of time spent in solitary confinement is a big issue raised over the course of the documentary. Because of its harsh nature, most people in solitary confinement often eventually become unable to function outside of it. The documentary drove home this point with gruesome shots of prisoners who cut themselves, were covered in blood, smeared blood on their windows, or slipped feces under the door of their cells to spite the guards. After the documentary, Bobby Dellelo, a former prisoner subjected to solitary confinement, spoke. He pointed out that Massachusetts’ solitary confinement policy is
actually worse than Maine’s. The cells are unreasonably small, with barely enough space for prisoners to eat, sleep, and go to the bathroom; the only accommodations are a bed, toilet, and a small window to let in daylight. Prisoners are only allowed to go outside for an hour every day if there are proper weather conditions. They can barely talk to anyone except for the guards, who bring them food. According to neurological studies, being in solitary confinement for 15 days will cause the brain to rewire itself. Dellelo was in solitary confinement for far longer, as were most of the prisoners in the documentary. He shared that he used to fantasize about attacking the guards, and began to believe his TV was talking to him. He also thought about suicide and self-harm regularly. Dellelo confessed that he still wakes up every 45 minutes because of the memories from that time in his life. The philosophy behind solitary confinement is wrong, he said, and by and large prisoners leave more unstable than when they came. Prisoners with mental problems beforehand developed more symptoms from the isolation and desperation they experienced there. Based on his experiences, he concluded that the prison system does not do the work it promises.
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of what we need to face the climate crisis,” she said. High energy, water, and rail systems are becoming privatized when in fact they should operate in the public sphere. Klein cited Paris, which made public transit free when it faced a pollution crisis a couple of years ago. Meanwhile, she said, Boston plans to raise its fares by ten percent. “If we want to get off fossil fuel we’re talking about re-imagining and reinventing our energy grid,” she explained. Klein ended the night by talking about the Leap Manifesto, which is “a call for a Canada based on caring for the earth and one another” put together by people from indigenous rights, food justice, environ-
mental, racial justice, faith, and labor movements. “We created the space to dream,” she said. Klein believes people will be inspired to fight against climate change because it will enable themselves, and the world, to have a better future. “[It] is about connecting all these dots,” she said, adding that it’s time for people to connect their passions to the environmental movements. “Now is the times for boldness. Now is the time to leap.”
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CUSC in Brief By Nikolas Wagner scarlet staff
Twenty-four members of the public attended this week’s meeting, ten of whom were sworn in and assigned to their committees after the election results had been ratified. The new dean of students, Francine McGee, was present and shortly spoke on the importance, and challenge, of representative government at the undergraduate level. Student Life Chair Anny Un-Ain (‘18) announced that office evaluations went well, with only a few offices having problems. She also announced that the sale of Spring Break bus tickets would be extended until Thursday. Treasurer Rohan Roger (‘18) announced that fifty syllabi will be made available during the registration process next semester. This will give students access to more information on courses before they make their final decision. Elections Chair Adam Katzman (‘18) expressed his gratitude towards his newly assigned Elections Committee members and said that the Special Election “went smoothly.” Executive Board elections will occur on March 16. The majority of this week’s meeting was spent discussing the systemic failures of the electronic petitions system. This resulted in accusations of petition manipulation. The Council has used paper petitions in the past, but this election cycle Cory Bisbee (‘19) and Josh Merchat (‘19) designed an electronic petition system using Google Forms. Once students submitted their signature, confirmation emails were manually sent out to signees. Council soon realized that the necessity of conformations was impractical, so Katzman waived the requirement. He also stated that he would not use this system again. President Kevin Kim (‘16) opened the floor to the public to debate this issue systemic failures of the electronic petitions system. Dea Dodi (‘17), who attempted to get on the ballot to run for vice president, claimed that names had been removed from her electronic petition. She presented three video testimonies from people who claimed they signed her petition, despite the fact that their names did not appear on google spreadsheet where the signatures were displayed. Treasurer Rohan Roger (‘18) and International Student Representative Arslan Tarar (‘18), who were running on the same ticket as Dodi,
also did not get enough signatures for the ballot. The three presented paper petitions in order to show that they had enough “student backing” to be considered viable candidates in the race. As a former member, Dale Watt (‘16) expressed his concern for Student Council. He added that although the petition process was “unnecessarily complicated.” He does not believe that there was any malicious intent on the part of the election administers. As the debate continued, there was a general consensus that the petitions process was flawed. Despite the fact that the Judiciary Committee already decided on the issue, further actions were continuously deliberated. Some students demanded further investigation, while Watt and others said the public should respect the decision. Representative Jitske Grift (‘18) called for a recall, while other members stated that those not on the ballot should run a write-in campaign. A recess was called at 9:19 p.m. to allow Elections Committee to discuss their next actions in response to these complaints. The meeting resumed 21 minutes later, where Katzman announced that the Committee would accept new evidence regarding names disappearing from petitions. At the end of the meeting, Communications Chair Sahil Shah (‘16) announced that he will be stepping down from his position and recommended Vice Chair Bisbee to replace him. President Kim then appointed Bisbee to the position. Grants: • $1,900 was allocated to Clark EMS to pay for a emergency medical technician class for four students. • $680 was allocated to NARAL Pro-Choice for a number of expenses needed for various volunteer opportunities and public events. • $120 was allocated to Net Impact Undergraduate Chapter for an event to discuss coffee’s relationship to capitalism and the environment. • $1,650 was allocated to 11 members of Food Truth for their trip to the CIW Worker’s Tour in Columbus, Ohio.
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CLARKIE of the WEEK
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Gabby Seligman Gabby Seligman (‘16) was born and raised in Denver, Colo. and is double majoring in history and psychology. Her hobbies include improv, calling her parents, and doing school. Last semester, I had a chance to sit down with her and have a conversation. Scarlet: What are you involved in on campus? Gabby: The Peapod Squad is probably the largest extracurricular activity that I am involved in. [Fall] semester I first got involved in Clark University Players’ Society [CUPS] as an actress for one of their plays, Sensations. I’m in the Fiat Lux Honor Society, as well as in a lot of independent projects within the history department. Scarlet: What do you do as part of Fiat Lux? Gabby: It’s basically just an honor society where the [members] are picked for their academic success as well as community engagement. A lot of my community engagement [has not been] within Worcester itself; it has been during the summers. I’m very involved in a program called The Breakthrough Collaborative, which takes highly motivated students within public education systems and they apply for an academically rigorous summer program. It’s one of the many projects that’s been established to lower the achievement gap. I was a literature teacher, so we created a curriculum [and] we read a book over the summer. But that’s only the first half of the day. The second half of the day is fun things like electives. I was a theatre teacher and we did “Fun Friday” activities where we had fake Olympics and Amazing Races and things like that. So it’s also just a fun way to get students engaged over the summer, especially students who are in systems where classes are under-resourced. And it trains college students to be educators within those environments. Scarlet: What’s your favorite part about improv? Gabby: I’ve learned a lot of life lessons from improv. I think one of
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the biggest ones is “failing big.” I’ve really learned that you’re able to fail in improv and people forget about it, and the same thing goes for everything that I do. So let’s say I study my ass off for a test or I write a paper that took me 29 hours, or something like that, and I don’t do nearly as well as I would want to do, or I just miss the point or something. I realize [that] in the end I’m not going to remember this and I learned from this experience. The same thing happens with improv.
Scarlet: Where’s your favorite place on campus and why? Gabby: I love the fifth floor of the library. I’ll tell you why. Everyone’s like, “Oh no it’s too scary up there.” No. What’s scary, fourth floor, third floor, you’re in limbo, you don’t know where to go. Fifth floor, you can do whatever the hell you want. You’re in this little tiny cage; you can watch a movie if you want to. I don’t know, I really like it. It’s a beautiful view of campus. I get most of my work done there.
What I love most about improv is the fact that one, it’s taught me a lot, and two, it’s a really great outlet for me. I think what improv does is it slows me down. I’m able to listen finally and I’m able to hear and I’m able to just perform and let out all of this energy that I have had all throughout the day and just explode it onto a stage and be with a team. Especially the Peapod Squad, a team that allows you to do that and puts you in an environment where you feel very supported, like you’re in a giant trust fall. So you’re able to let all that energy out and you’re able to fail big and learn to be flexible with each other and open up to everybody. It’s a great outlet, it’s a great family, [and] it’s taught me a lot.
Scarlet: If you were a food, what kind of food would you be and why? Gabby: Popcorn, [because] when you make popcorn it’s an experience. It’s noisy, it’s loud, it’s easy to burn. You know you can always pull it out too early and get too many kernels. It’s too hard to chew sometimes. For some people it’s too hard to chew, some people don’t like it -- you don’t like it when it gets stuck in your teeth. Other people are obsessed with it. People love popcorn, people hate popcorn, it’s a range of people’s dislikes and likes. Freshman year I went through 52 bags of popcorn in 10 weeks [laughs]. I really like popcorn. First of all it’s an experience to make, like I said, but it’s also so easy, I feel like you can hang out with it, you can watch a movie with it, you can go to a sporting event with it. You can have it many different ways: covered in caramel, spiced with paprika, you know? And sometimes you can get sick of it and that’s okay because then you take a break from it for a while and popcorn takes a break from you for a while and then you come back. It’s just a versatile food.
Scarlet: How do you not get in your head when you’re performing? Gabby: It’s one of those things that you have to learn, and it’s such a hard skill. That’s another skill that I think has really benefitted me in life in general. All too often you’re in an environment and you are just somewhere else; you are not thinking about where you are, you’re not feeling your feet in your shoes, you’re not hearing what people are saying. We’re just constantly thinking about the next thing or are worried about something that we did an hour earlier. And I’m so guilty of this in every single way, but when I’m at practice, or when I’m at a show and I’m on the sidelines, for the first time in [maybe] the whole week, I’m really there. I feel my shoes on my feet, I feel connected to the people around me, and I feel like I’m listening to what’s going on. I’m enjoying myself, I’m laughing, and I’m there. So I think that it’s a skill and, just like meditation, it’s one of those things you just have to practice. Whenever you’re thinking about another idea while a scene is going on, be like, “No no no, I’m here, I’m listening.” I don’t know, it’s very interesting, it’s not as profound as I’m making it seem. [laughs] Scarlet: Any fun facts about yourself? Gabby: I was a synchronized swimmer for six years. Scarlet: Really? Gabby: Yes. And it was…interesting, and I still love thinking about it, ‘cause even though I hated it at the time, now I’m like, “I think that’s hilarious.” It’s amazing; I think it’s so unbelievably great. We had to gel our hair into top buns, and you gelled your hair with gelatin -- physical, unflavored gelatin and it smelled like dog’s breath [laughs]. The first song that I ever did a choreography to was “I can see clearly now the rain has gone,” and you had to smile the entire time. You had this makeup, all your makeup was waterproof obviously, waterproof red lipstick, you’re like a six-year-old, you’re smiling really big with red lipstick and awful blue eyeshadow that’s waterproof and mascara that’s waterproof and you’re floundering in the pool while you’re doing crazy ballet legs [laughs] and you’re pushing each other over because you’re like, “Get out of my pool space!” and you’re underneath the water punching each other because you’re in each other’s space and then all of our coaches would be like, “Even smile underwater ladies, because the judges can see you!”
Scarlet: I love how you don’t take yourself too seriously; most people do. Gabby: I just think that one thing that’s really, really important, but also [that I] learned through improv and just through life examples is that, yes, you should take yourself seriously and you should follow your passion[s] and don’t let anybody bring you down. But part of that is also just checking yourself and being like, “I am so human it is crazy [laughs], like whoa. Whoa! Like whoa, I’m human, like that’s hilarious.” I think that’s the funniest thing and that’s why comedy is so funny. Comedy is at its funniest when comedians or actors or actresses highlight that humans are literally the basis for this world and that’s crazy, that’s so nuts. That’s why comedy is so important and laughing is so important and understanding that yes, you should take yourself seriously in [a] way that you should never let anyone bring you down, but also realize that you are so human at the core, which is hilarious. I think humans are hilarious. Scarlet: So your advice is not to take yourself too seriously? Gabby: Don’t. There’s no point in it. What’s the point? [laughs] The best people I’ve known are the ones that are like, “I messed up today, and that was messed up, but like, oops!” and like, “Moving on! Hahahaha, I’m an idiot but I’m not, I know I’m doing kind of something right.” Thanks for the Interview Gabby!
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Senate Republicans’ Refusal to Consider Obama Nominee Lacks Rationale By Alex Grayson opinions editor
Over winter break I worked at a law firm where I was given the opportunity to conduct legal research and strategize with young, brilliant attorneys. Unfortunately, the bulk of my time was spent returning hundreds and hundreds of phone calls. With all of the calls regarding a single lawsuit, the “conversations” became excruciatingly monotonous. I remember once clocking out midday to sit in my car with the radio on. In comparison to the Sisyphean task that waited for me, listening to NPR in wrinkled business-casual felt like the first gust of wind hitting your face while going down the steepest slide at the water park after waiting in a two hour, sunburn-inducing line. Despite my persistent urges to leave an hour early or not come back at all, I continued to pick up the phone everyday. Even after demonstrating my ability to excel in more intellectuallystimulating areas, I did not object when I was told to “go back to the phones.” You must not neglect the duties of a job you agreed to do because they do not necessarily appeal to you in the moment. Right now, all but a few of the Senate Republicans are refusing to go back to the phones following the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Like preschoolers refusing to accept that lunchtime has come to a close and naptime is perilously upon them, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wrote that the Senate Judiciary Committee “will not hold hearings on any Supreme Court nominee until after our next President is sworn in on Jan. 20, 2017.” “The American people should have
a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice,” McConnell said in a statement. The real American people, I guess. Not the Americans who voted for Barack Obama in 2008 and then again in 2012. While partisan obstructionism is problematic, Senate Republicans are well within their rights to block a Supreme Court nominee. Even with the finest framing, Democrats cannot hide the fact that they have done the same in the past. An outright refusal to consider a nominee, however, is in violation of the Senate oath to “support and defend the Constitution.” Under Article II, Section Two of the Constitution, the president has the power to (and “shall”) nominate and, “with the advice and consent of the Senate,” fill vacancies on the Supreme Court. By virtue of refusing to even consider any Obama appointed nominees, McConnell is impeding the Constitutional process that he was entrusted to protect. The Senate Republicans who stand in support of McConnell lack any rational explanation for their intransigence. With more than eight months remaining, Obama is not a “lame duck president” nor can the Constitution be fairly interpreted as reading: “if ideologically dissatisfied with current President, wait until next President to fill vacant seat.” Senate Republicans are not doing their jobs. Scalia’s memory is not being honored by McConnell’s conduct. His legacy as a narrow interpreter of the Constitution is being tarnished. Brazen and unafraid, Scalia, who cited literary giants like Shakespeare and Orwell, wrote opinions and dissents that eloquently and loudly projected his conservative ideology. In a sodomy case, Scalia wrote,
“Today’s opinion is the product of a Court … that has largely signed on to the so-called homosexual agenda … directed at eliminating the moral opprobrium that has traditionally attached to homosexual conduct… Many Americans do not want persons who openly engage in homosexual conduct as partners in their business, as Scoutmasters for their children, as teachers in their children’s schools, or boarders in their home.” The late Justice, a strict textualist, rarely let his ideology overpower the Constitution. He said, a “living-Constitution judge” is a “happy fellow who comes home at night to his wife and says, ‘The Constitution means exactly what I think it ought to mean.” In accordance, Scalia was forced to vote against his own ideological inclinations, like when he voted in 1989 to strike down the conviction of a man who had burned the American flag reasoning that the First Amendment protects the man. He told an audience that his “conservative” wife ridiculed him the next morning by singing “It’s a Grand Old Flag.” Just like Scalia relied upon his textualist approach in interpreting the Constitution to deny women autonomy over their own bodies and to remain complicit in federal discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, he would urge the Senate Republicans to honor their oath to the Constitution. “I have my rules that confine me,” Scalia said. “I’m looking for the original meaning and when I find it I am handcuffed … I cannot do all the mean conservative things I would love to do to this society.” It is time for the Senate Republicans to get back to the phones and to carry out the less enjoyable Senate task of considering an Obama nominee to fill a vacancy on the highest court of the land.
By Sarah Cramer editor-in-chief
My roommates and I are currently grappling with an unsolved mystery: There is a towel hanging in our bathroom that does not belong to any of us. The towel appeared innocently enough at the beginning of the semester. One of our roommates graduated early and moved out in December, so a lovely subletter named Cassie took her place in January. Since the towel appeared around the time when Cassie moved in, we all assumed it was hers. Before we go any further, I should describe this towel. It is a black beach towel that says “BE REASONABLE- DO IT MY WAY” in yellow and varying shades of blue. Now back to the story. We all assumed that this towel was hers and everything was going along swimmingly. Then one day, about two weeks ago, for reasons I cannot recall, we started discussing the difference between beach towels and bath towels. Someone pointed out that Cassie uses a beach towel as a bath towel, and we all agreed that that was a little weird. Cassie, however, was adamant that her towel was indeed a bath towel, not a beach towel. We never specifically mentioned the black towel in the bathroom, and in the end we just agreed to disagree. A few days later, we were all in the kitchen together, where we had a great view of the bathroom and the towel. One of us pointed to it and asked Cassie how she thought that that was a bath towel. Then came the response that would change our lives forever: “That’s not my towel.”
At first we thought she was kidding. After several minutes of followup questions and a call to her mom to corroborate her story, we accepted that it indeed was not her towel. So if it wasn’t Cassie’s towel, then whose was it? Our first thought was that one of our many overnight visitors this semester had left it by accident. But on closer inspection, we all realized that none of them had brought towels or even showered. We’ve asked all of our friends at Clark if the towel is theirs, but no one has claimed ownership. On occasion, our downstairs neighbors have used our shower when theirs was acting up, but each time they have taken their towels back with them. Another complicating factor was that none of us could recall exactly when we first saw the towel. We knew that it was sometime around the beginning of the semester (since none of us were here over break), but that was as specific as we could get. As of now, we have no other leads and, at this point, all our hypothetical situations involving how the towel ended up in our bathroom are pretty farfetched. We are all too scared to actually remove it from our bathroom, and I think it’s safe to say that the usual enjoyment of our bathroom activities has been hampered by its mysterious existence. If there was ever a time for Scooby Doo and those meddling kids, this would be it. In the meantime, if anyone has any idea who brought this towel to my apartment, or if you think it might be yours, please send an email to The Scarlet at scarlet@clarku.edu.
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The Scarlet/Living Arts Bach in Dana Commons Sulski Strings Together Impressive Bach Pieces By Scott Levine sports editor
On Thursday, Feb. 25, a few dozen people congregated on the second floor of Dana Commons for an hourlong solo violin and viola concert from Professor Peter Sulski, courtesy of Clark Arts. This concert was the ninth installment in Sulski’s concert series J.s. Bach: The Complete Solo String Works. He performed “Fantasia no. 10” by Georg Philipp Telemann, “Partita no. 3” by Johannes Sebastian Bach, “Fantasia no. 9” by Telemann, and “Suite no. 5” by Bach. Sulski has been part of the performance faculty at Clark since 2003, and was a well-travelled musician prior to his hiring. He taught in England for several years and played in the London Symphony Orchestra from 1992 to 1999. Along with participating in a few Massachusetts ensembles, including the award-winning Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Sulski also directs Clark Sinfonia. The concert started with “Fantasia no. 10” by G.P. Telemann on violin, which served as a brief interlude to Bach’s six-movement “Partita no. 3.” The first movement of “Partita no. 3” immediately broke into a flurry of sixteenth notes that seemed to be just as much an athletic feat as an artistic one. “You’ll always be able to see when I’m done, because I’ll look relieved,” said Sulski prior to delving into the
movement. The slower second movement followed conventional form, giving the performer a break from the endurance testing opening to the piece. Sulski’s performance of “Partita no. 3” encapsulated Bach’s unique style. Bach was often criticized for the outstanding technical difficulty of his pieces. They were viewed as too ornate, conflicting with what was perceived to be the simplistic natural order of music. It is very hard to wrap one’s head around the complexities of some of his work, so to see Sulski have such a strong grip on the music made the performance especially impressive. “They’re the summit,” said Sulski in an interview after the concert. He added that he has been practicing Bach’s work for 32 years. Sulski then broke out his viola and played “Fantasia no. 9” by G.P. Telemann. The short, three-movement
piece served as somewhat of a palette cleanser for the intellectually draining “Partita no. 3.” Sulski then reverted back to Bach with the six-movement “Suite no. 5.” This suite was originally designed for the cello, but was performed an octave higher than usual on the viola, giving itt a lighter feel. “I actually prefer it on the viola,” said cellist Aleena Blankenship (’19), who attended the concert, “It’s a beautiful instrument.” The wide range of the viola also added contrast between the lower and higher notes of the suite, simulating the treble of a violin and the bass of a cello in one instrument. After the concert, Sulski said he was grateful to Clark Arts for helping set up this concert. “They can enable art for art’s sake,” he said. “Most people won’t go to Mechanics Hall to see solo violin; they go to see an orchestra… It’s rare that you can have a show like this.”
by Tyler Terriault
Gonna use this as shout-out haiku day: Prezzy Angel is illest Tune in to ROCU for me and Matt’s stellar show, we’re Weird As Folk, yo! To my friends Hallie and Lily, who are in friendlove, y’all are da bes I want to be the third pea in Jake and Eddie’s pod. Fo’eva. Yeah.
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Hello Seasons, My Old Friend
The American of Wisconsin Cont.
Matthew Jaskot Circles the Sun with Sound
battles with the disharmonies of love, depression, passion, race, and identity, as many of the different spheres within him collide. Adejoke employed the metaphor of a bridge, which resonated throughout the play and emphasized the importance of communication between the past, present, and future. “I believe, obviously, that we as human beings—I know we struggle a lot,” said Adjoke in an open interview after the show. “It’s because we are separated from our history and what has happened… I really like when our past talks to our present, and we learn a lot from that.” The set was made to embody a Cosmogram, the traditional spiritual model of West African cultures, which conveys the continuous interconnection of relationships in different temporal and spatial worlds. “It gives you a message of how the world works…In this other world, they’re trying to reach each other
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On February 28, Matthew Jaskot presented a compilation of classical and jazz pieces meant to represent the four seasons. The concert was comprised of four sets; the first was a selection of classical pieces, the second of Jaskot’s own work, the third of jazz standards, and the final set was a reprise of more classical selections. The music itself ranged from serene to jubilant to harsh. “September: The Hunt” by Tchaikovsky was a jubilant and bouncy, triplet-driven paean to autumn. “December: Christmas”, also by Tchaikovsky, was idyllic. The quickly flowing sequences impressed and relaxed listeners. Grieg’s “To Spring” progressed in lyrical fashion, romanticizing the season it represents. And finally, “Summer’s Eve” was equally serene, so much so that the two pieces somewhat bled into each other. In the second set, “Reflections on An Autumn Sky” launched listeners into rapt attentiveness with unpredictable, sometimes disjointed passages. Shifting pulses and tempos maintained the freshness of this composition. Next came “A Winter Landscape,” which was darker and frenzied in a different way, meant to project a feeling of entrapment and a desire to escape. Interestingly, although the first two pieces in the set were written two years apart, Jaskot explained that they were written as companions to each other. The final piece, “Rejuvenated,” took place in seven variations. The theme was simple and memorable, and embellished throughout the piece in different ways. The third set was where Jaskot
showed his appreciation for jazz. He started off playing an arrangement of “All The Things You Are,” replete with dazzling lines interspersed with the melody. This piece was interpreted as a representation of Spring. The other song in this set was “On A Clear Day You Can See Forever,” based off of Bill Evans’ iconic version. The virtuoso pianist was a big influence on Jaskot, as the encore was a piece inspired by him as well. Jaskot’s final set consisted of more classical pieces. First was a Chopin piece, “Winter Wind.” This was a dramatic piece, full of alternating flourishing lines and minor-sounding chords, creating atmospheric textures. Then, the understated but awe-inspiring “Water Games” by Maurice Ravel, with smooth arpeggiation that made up the bulk of the piece, wormed its way into the audiences’ senses, representing Summer. Finally, Jaskot played “Autumn in Warsaw,” by György Ligeti. The piece was layered and haunting, meant as a musical image of autumn. Although Jaskot’s selections were intended to paint pictures of the passing of seasons, one could enjoy the performance equally well by ignoring any meanings to the pieces and taking the music as purely music. Taken that way, the focal points became the exquisitely structured, complex pieces Jaskot penned himself, as well as his outstanding technical mastery of the piano. Either way it is viewed, the performance was a stunning exhibition of compositional and performance virtuosity and focus.
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and they can’t reach each other—it’s about two people who are in two different worlds”, Adejoke explained. The cosmographic “bridges” that connect Gbenga with his family in Nigeria, his friends, his past and present lovers, and himself, surfaced throughout the show. Adejoke emphasized the complex bond between Gbenga’s American and Nigerian identity and illustrated the relationship between Gbenga’s past and present as he hurtles toward reconciliation. Adejoke also provided some insight on his writing style and approach. “Music is what inspires me to write,” Adejoke explained. “Each scene is kind of like writing a song.” He envisions each word as a note, in which the tempo and dynamics change through every scene, and sees the actors engaging in a “jam session” on stage. The American Of Wisconsin also incorporated several different songs, one of which was “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen,as well as a vari-
ety of African rhythms. Adejoke also integrated his passion and skill in film production into his play through the simple, yet visually striking set. “I want both things to have a conversation as well—just like in the writing with the past and the present, I want the media to have a conversation as well,” Adejoke explained. Tall, white pillars reflected moments of bubbling champagne glasses, gleaming city streets, and frothy waves to convey the mood and setting throughout the play. The pillars were also used to reflect the silhouettes of the characters under the bridge, separated by time and different worlds. “The main idea is that love is everlasting,” concluded Adejoke. “Even though time, love persists. So I create different bridges in different scenarios, but there are all of the same issues people have to face.”`
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The Scarlet/Sports Earl Wilson Keeps the Halftime Glass Full By Kayleigh McHugh scarlet staff
Earl Wilson is a 26-year-old from Milford who has a disability that affects his speech and hand movement, but he loves basketball. This love has empowered him to master a very interesting trick shot. Wilson has the unique ability to shoot backwards half-court shots, and has used his skill to create a halftime show at Clark basketball games. He has been energizing crowds and shooting half-court backwards shots for five years. This half-court shot is tried and true, and has been used at many collegiate and high school basketball games. Examples of the show can be found on YouTube, the “10/20/2015 Harlem Wizards” game, and an Uxbridge Community television clip. Wilson started his half-time show at Milford High School and continues it at Clark. “I’ve been doing my halftime show since high school,” said Wilson, “My favorite part is when I get the half court shot. I might hit two in a row, but if I miss, that’s okay. I keep going until I make that next basket. It makes me so pumped to hit two in a row. I like to get people hyped for the next quarter.” Clark Basketball Associate Head Coach Steve Manguso started working with Wilson in Milford. He met Wilson at the youth center in Milford, and he and the coaching staff invited Wilson to help out with the high school games. Wilson assisted in bookkeeping for the freshman and junior varsity games, and sat on the bench with the team during
the varsity games. He started his half-court shot show at Milford and was asked to continue it at Clark. “He is such a sweet soul,” said coach Manguso, “He is conscientious, and he has a unique skill. The community fell in love with him and it’s been great for everyone. It’s been great for the Milford student athletes, and now the Clark student athletes.” Clark Basketball players Joe Atkinson (‘17) and David Mercier (‘17) both played for Milford High School and have known Wilson since he started performing at halftimes. “Earl is always positive no matter how the game goes,” said Mercier, “He is upbeat with a smile on his face. His half-court shot has always brought joy to everybody in the stands and to the team. It’s been great having him around.” Atkinson echoed this positive sentiment, “I first met Earl in high school. It’s been fun, he always makes me laugh. I think it’s great for us as much as it is for him.” Wilson left his mark at Milford high school, and has continued his legacy at Clark. His undeniable energy and positivity is held in high regard of Clark basketball players and opposing teams. He will often connect with players from other teams after Clark games. Wilson’s show keeps fans engaged throughout halftime as he dances and shoots until the second half.
SPORTS RECAPS Baseball By Kayleigh McHugh scarlet staff
Clark Baseball played Elms College at home this past Sunday, Feb. 28, their last game before heading off to Florida over spring break. The Cougars came out on top with an 8-3 win against the Blazers. The game was scoreless until Elms College made their first pitching change in the bottom of the third. The Cougars capitalized on this change, scoring two runs that inning. Elms made another three pitching changes throughout the game, none of which fazed the Clark offense. The entire lineup chimed in with hits, featuring RBIs from Kyle Bonicki (‘18), James Conway (‘16), Zach Richall (‘16), and Mike Tice (‘19). Clark outhit Elms 15-13. Connor Walsh (‘18) started the game for Clark. He was relieved in the 6th inning by Mike Tice (‘19). Tice allowed two hits. A run almost scored, but a tag play at the plate by Mike Eglow (‘16) kept Elms scoreless. There were two more pitching changes in the eighth: Joe Gouveia (‘17) and then Zack Kaye (‘19). Clark held Elms to no runs until allowing three runs in the eighth. The Cougars finished the game strong both offensively and defensively, scoring two more runs in the bottom of eighth, and holding Elms scoreless in the top of the ninth. “I thought hitting-wise we came out really strong,” remarked catcher Mike Eglow (‘16). “Pitching wise, Walsh did a great job and really tacted the strikes on when we needed it.” Eglow said he is hopeful and he looks forward to the rest of the season, Eglow. “To keep this momentum going we have to keep doing what we’ve been doing,” he said, “I think a lot of hard practice going into the week and we come ready to play every day. Looking forward to Florida, we have a lot of young guys on the team that will get the chance to play, and I think it will be good bonding.” The Cougars will play their next home game on Tuesday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m. against Anna Maria College.
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Lacrosse By Scott Levine sports editor
Clark Lacrosse notched a 13-11 win at home against UMass Dartmouth on Saturday, Feb. 27 to kick off their season. Despite controlling possession for much of the period, the Cougars found themselves down 4-1 after the first quarter, with midfielder Isaac Bass (‘17) scoring the lone goal. However, the team came into the second quarter with confidence. “It just seemed like the ball was bouncing towards the other team,” said attack Nick Johnson (‘17). Attack John Goracy (‘17) agreed, “The sport of lacrosse swings pretty quickly, so a three-goal lead in the first quarter is nothing, really,” he said. “We just had to keep our heads up.” As the final score would suggest, Clark bounced back in the remaining three quarters, outscoring UMass Dartmouth 12-7. A great deal of the playmaking stemmed from Johnson, who recorded four assists and two goals. One of his assists happened on a beautiful sequence in which he stifled the defense with a shot fake, and dumped it to Bass who whipped a shot into the top left corner of the net. “That’s my favorite play,” Johnson said. Bass scored four goals this game, and seemed comfortable in his new role after scoring three goals all last season in a more defensive role. “The offense was flowing pretty well, and I got open a bunch of times because of my teammates,” said Bass. Johnson echoed his teammate’s statement, “Our offense is a lot more patient, and I think we’re taking better shots. I think we had 52 shots, and not very many bad ones,” he said. The hardest challenges for the team will come once the NEWMAC schedule starts. When asked if the team’s patient attack is sustainable against tougher opponents, Johnson said, “That’s the tricky part. Hopefully it will be.” Bass added that he thinks that “with more experience, our offense will be able to flow.” Johnson and Bass both said they think the team will be competitive with teams in the NEWMAC. Clark will play its next home game on Wednesday, March 16 against Salve Regina College at 7 p.m. The Cougars lost 7-6 to Salve Regina in triple overtime last year, and are eager to host the Seahawks for a rematch.
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COUGAR of the WEEK Scarlet: What made you start playing baseball? Tyler: Watching Ken Griffey Jr. Also my dad was really
by Steven Castiglione
Tyler: I hope that the team comes in every game focused, and we don’t lose ourselves to games. Our ultimate goal
into baseball; at a young age I had a glove and a bat, and I
should also be making it to NEWMACs and winning it. I
remember being in the living room and he was tossing me
want our team to work hard, stay humble and come to the
batting practice.
field focused every day. Personally I’d love to be NEWMAC
Scarlet: Did you ever think that you were going to be playing
Player of the Week, and I’d like to put my team in a position to win everyday.
college baseball? Tyler: Not initially, I had a dream of playing college hockey,
Scarlet: I heard that you are quite the funny guy on the base-
but having a back injury really put a damper on things, and
ball team. Can you tell me more about this?
I didn’t want to put any more stress on my back. I had two
Tyler: Yeah I’d say I’ve got a little humor in me. Last year I
stress fractures from just the years of playing. The nature
prank called one of my teammates using an app. I used my
of the sport has you playing in an upright position, and that
coach’s phone number, which was displayed on my friends
puts a lot of stress on the back. Various times in my hockey
phone, and this kid thought he was talking to our coach
career I had to go to physical therapists. I am really happy I
about cutting him off in his car downtown. It was really
decided to play college baseball. It has been a dream come
funny, but other than that I think I am just a goof, my team-
true.
mates can tell you and I’m sure they’d be happy to.
Scarlet: How is this year’s team looking?
Scarlet: Are there any first-years that people should look out
Tyler: The team looks very strong. We lost four key seniors,
photo by jonathan edelman
Tyler Hutchinson baseball Tyler Hutchinson (‘17) majors in biology and starts in the outfield for men’s baseball team. Hutchinson performed well in both the Elms College game and the Worcester State game, totalling three hits for the year in his nine at-bats. He sat down with The Scarlet to talk about his outlook for this season, and his fondness for pranks, country music, and chocolate milk powder.
for this season?
but we gained some strong freshmen. Our new coach has re-
Tyler: Mike Tice (‘19) definitely, he’s a very humble hard
ally been working with us. He is going to turn this program
working individual. He has a strong mound presence, and he
into a powerhouse. I only wish I could be here for four more
can really make a name for himself on the team. He also is
years, but two will have to be enough.
very good up at the plate; he’s a very versatile player overall.
Scarlet: What happened in the Worcester State game? Tyler: I think we came out a little to anxious and nervous, it
I can see Jeremy Brent (19’) being just as impactful for the team, but I haven’t seen much. However, what I have seen is looking real good, and I hope to see more of it.
being the home opener. We aren’t used to playing in February. I think the first game jitters got to us. It felt like there
Scarlet: Can you tell what your obsession with chocolate
was a lot of pressure on us, like it was the World Series. At
milk is?
the beginning of the game we were all trying to do more
Tyler: You know I just love Nesquik chocolate powder, it’s
than what we usually do. From this we got down at the
just a great taste. I started it in third grade and up to now I
beginning of the game, but we fought our way back, but it
have it for breakfast everyday. It’s like my coffee: I have to
wasn’t enough.
have it. But I only like Nesquik chocolate powder, nothing
Scarlet: I saw you guys had an errorless game against Elms.
else.
Where would you rank that defensive performance among
Scarlet: Do you have any pregame rituals you do, like wear-
other games you have played here?
ing the same pair of socks?
Tyler: It was stronger than last year. We turned some nice
Tyler: Yeah, I always start listening to country music, it re-
double plays that started from pitching. Even when our
ally relaxes me and get me pumped for the game, but it also
pitching got into a jam we were still able to cut and relay,
calms my nerves. My walk-up song is “Kick The Dust Up”, by
which was great because we’ve been preparing for it in prac-
Luke Bryan.
tice, and it really showed in the game. Scarlet: What are you hoping to accomplish this season?
Thanks for the interview, Tyler!
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Police Logs
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What happens in The Scarlet office stays in The Scarlet office... sort of
Compiled by Maria Rotelli
Wednesday, Feb. 24 16:02 – Caller reports that a laptop was stolen from the office in the Geography Building. 22:16 – Caller reports an intoxicated male just walked into their apartment. 22:25 – Multiple callers reporting male party opening doors to apartments. Thursday, Feb. 25 12:28 – Caller reports that the Geography Building office received a suspicious letter. 16:36 – Caller reports loud music coming from a neighbor’s apartment on Maywood Street. 18:19 – Caller reports a dirt bike going in and out of Wright Hall. Friday, Feb. 26 16:14 – Female approached an officer and reported that she was assaulted by 3. Saturday, Feb. 27 0:40 – Caller reports a loud party. Male party reported to enter their apartment. 17:32 – Caller reports a male party asking questions and for money on Main Street. Sunday, Feb. 28 2:35 – Caller advised screaming from the above apartment – loud party. 11:38 – Units assisting Raynham Police with credit card fraud. 19:34 – Worcester Officer reports he is watching Kilby Gang members. Monday, Feb. 29 13:58 – Units out with a domestic disturbance. 19:06 – Units out with a male (non-Clark affiliated) trespassing in the cafeteria. This month there were 13 burglar alarms, three fire alarms, 25 lock outs, eight vehicle accidents, seven wellbeing checks, 25 calls to EMS and 28 calls for UP escorts.
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