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THE NOVEMBER ISSUE
EDITORS’ NOTE
Every four years, the month of November brings a period of intense political, social and cultural mayhem, as important national, state and local elections occur. This month, we chose to focus on how these large-scale elections affect the Ladue community. In an already hectic time, this year’s election is unique. COVID-19 has caused mail-in voting to increase drastically, while
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Editors in Chief Hugh Chan Grace Hu Ethan Willick Associate Editors Domenic Fenoglio Rhea Patney Art Editor Danielle Zhang Photo Editor Grace Hensley News Editor Caroline Tyrrell
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memories of the 2016 polling inaccuracies has increased American distrust of election predictions. From dissenting political perspectives to a glimpse at how the families of politicians deal with public opinion and scrutiny, it is crucial to understand the role that the Ladue community plays in the broader political scene. Politics is often a highly contentious issue; differing views can clash
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and result in heated arguments. It is important to note that, with the exception of our editorial, we are not endorsing or criticizing any political views; rather, we are examining the various beliefs that comprise our community and exploring the function of politics within our communities. With this month’s issue, our hope is to sow political discussion and curiosity instead of conflict.
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6. How clubs are remaining virtual through the end of the semester
8-9. Junior Lily Klein creates custom clothing and accessories for social media followers during quarantine
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5. Students and staff members will no longer return to school Nov. 30
16. Pano Perspective: the Electoral Collge should be abolished 17. A dissenting opinion in favor of the Electoral College 18. Why the turducken and other Thanksgiving fusion foods need to go
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7. Ladue Cabinet donates business proceeds to Make-a-Wish
19. A closer look into 2020 Black Friday deals 20. Students’ opinions on popular Thanksgiving foods 21. Tips for making a vibrant and tasty charcuterie board
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10-11. Senior Jake Page deals with being the son of a politician 12-13. A look into the controversy behind mail-in ballots this year 14-15. A before and after look at polling results for the 2020 election
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22. Athletes give their outlook on the upcoming winter season 23. Panorama provides tips on staying healthy and following new COVID-19 guidelines
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RETURN TO IN-PERSON POSTPONED Previously planned date of Nov. 30 changed tentatively to Jan. 5 MIKA KIPNIS news staff
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s the first semester comes to an end, what many students and staff members had originally planned Nov. 30 to look like has drastically changed after they received an email from Dr. Jim Wipke Nov. 16. The email stated that the decision to return to school would be delayed from the originally planned date of Nov. 30 to Jan. 5 — the beginning of the second semester. “I think a heavy consideration that helped inform our superintendent was the concern of staffing, particularly at our lower levels,” principal Brad Griffith said. “With the number of isolations and quarantines, it is very difficult to provide additional staff [at the lower levels] to help support K through 8. So, if the high school were to open, then all of that staff obviously couldn’t support the other buildings, so that became our priority.” The Ladue administration worked through the issues, procedures and safety protocols that came up at the lower level, and felt the reintegration that began in mid-October had been an overall success. There had been no indications for the County Department of Health to discontinue the process of returning high school students back to school Nov. 30, until dramatic spikes in COVID-19 cases became a cause for concern. Some
students worried about whether or The schedule of classes will remain not Ladue would proceed with their the same as it has been for the first original plan to open in-person or semester. Mondays will continue to be postpone the reintegration process to a seminar day and classes will begin a later date. at 10:00 a.m. and end at 1:20 p.m. on “I think it’s probably the worst Tuesdays and Thursdays and 2:20 p.m. time to go back now,” freshman Rosie on Wednesdays and Fridays. Huewe said. “I think we should stay “I was not very surprised when I online until we know for sure that found out that the school decided not cases are going down and it’s a little to open since the cases are going in safer.” the wrong direction and the school Some students and staff worry that wants us to be as safe as possible,” sestudents are being robbed of importnior Jordan Samson said. “Overall, the ant socialization that would have administration has been doing a really occurred during an in-person school good job. This is such a tricky situday. The concern for students’ mental ation that no one has been through health was a major factor in advobefore and it’s hard to determine what cating to open is right.” Ladue on Nov. 30. Returning to Before the deciin-person learnsion was made ing, whenever “If it is possible for us to to postpone it may be, will the opening, be a dynamic restore some component of many students process. Undernormalcy, we want to get back and staff were standing this is to that.” looking forward important for BRAD GRIFFITH | principal to being in an both students environment and staff to where students could have the meanmake adjustments and be flexible as ingful aspect of learning face-to-face. new challenges arise. “You build a relationship with “What I hope comes out of this folks, and now, I don’t do that.” sciis that we recognize and value what ence teacher Jeff Vetter said. “Zoom happens inside of this space much is really hard from a conversation more so than we ever did,” Griffith piece. Who wants to say they don’t said. “Yes, there are things that are understand something in the middle annoying about school, but at the end of a Zoom? Whereas in person they of the day, what we do here, it means can call me over.” something.” p
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OCT. 12 The School Board announces the return to in-person school to be Nov. 30
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OCT. 19 Elementary schools begin their return to in-person school, phase one of the reentrance process
Dr. Wipke sends out an email that postpones the return to school from Nov. 30 to Jan. 5
JAN. 5 Current proposed date of returning to in-person for the high school
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CLUBS REMAIN VIRTUAL Clubs continue to meet online as Ladue announces decision to stay virtual CAROLINE TYRRELL news editor
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BEST BUDDIES
While some high school sports are allowed to play and compete, clubs at Ladue have yet to get the approval from the district to meet in person. Many clubs, such as Best Buddies, a club that works to create friendships with students with disabilities, have had to adjust to the reality of meeting and functioning entirely online. “Usually a lot of people sign up at the activities fair, but this year we didn’t have that,” Chapter President and senior Katie Tonn said. “We have a couple new freshmen but it’s been pretty hard to recruit new members.” Although meeting online is not ideal, Best Buddies has adjusted many features of the club. Members have worked to reach out to their buddies digitally. “I feel like it’s almost easier to meet with your buddy online,” Tonn said. “Usually it’s hard for people to make time to actually do something in person, but now they can just call or text all the time.”
DANCE MARATHON
For many clubs, meeting online has been difficult. Ladue Dance Marathon, a club that raises money for Children’s Miracle Network, has been meeting over Zoom for the past three months. “It’s definitely harder in the meetings to get everyone comfortable sharing their ideas over Zoom,” Executive Director and senior Caroline Powell said. “It is pretty awkward having to unmute yourself when you don’t really know what’s going on.” With most things being virtual, the possibility of having an in-person Dance Marathon event is currently unknown. The organization has had to explore the option of having a virtual event, something they’ve never done before. “We don’t really know what it will look like because everything is always changing,” Powell said. “We were thinking of maybe doing a final fundraising day if we have to be virtual.”
LINK CREW
For a few clubs, a lot of adjustments had to be made when Ladue announced the decision to remain virtual this semester. For example, Link Crew, a club dedicated to helping freshmen get adjusted, had to cancel a crucial part of their year: freshmen orientation. “Orientation helps [freshmen] build their first relationships in high school,” Link Crew Leader and senior Essette Workineh said. “We are the first people that can answer some of their big questions and really just help them with the transition.” Due to online school, Link Crew has not gotten the chance to meet with the freshmen this year. However, despite the difficulties, Link Crew is working on making some accommodations to be better connected with the freshmen and new students. “This year we haven’t been as connected to them as we hoped to be,” Workineh said. “We are hoping that changes; moving forward, we will probably start seeing our seminar classes.”
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Ladue Cabinet customers have the option of placing custom logos on their clothing. Here are examples of past designs:
PRODUCTS After Ladue Cabinet customers customize their logos and choose their colors, they then have the option of having their designs printed on a variety of different materials, from crewnecks to their bestelling hoodies.
LADUE CABINET GIVES BACK Juniors Srija Verenker, Hannah Zhou donate clothing business proceeds OVIYA SRIHARI features editor
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very day, juniors Hannah Zhou and Srija Verenker scroll through their texts, respond to new requests, plan weekly posts and brainstorm new designs to be customized by and delivered to Ladue Cabinet’s latest patrons. The two spend their time juggling school, sports, extracurricular activities and now, an online business. Launched just three months ago, Ladue Cabinet is a business that creates affordable custom clothes for buyers via Instagram, often featuring Ladue or St. Louis-themed designs. The project donates all of its proceeds to various charities, currently the Make-a-Wish Foundation. “I had the idea when we were on the bus to a [tennis] away game, around late September,” Zhou said. “I had a small business selling clothes over the summer, and I started making money. I wanted to put that money to a good use, [and] to help people.” Verenker was immediately on board with Zhou’s idea. Although Verenker didn’t have prior experience LADUEPUBLICATIONS.COM
customizing clothes, both students are interested in design and fashion, so she caught on quickly while working with Zhou. “It wasn’t really hard to learn,” Verenker said. “There’s a whole bunch of YouTube videos showing how to make [custom clothes] and it’s pretty easy equipment to use. We use an app where we sketch, make original pieces and take customizable orders.” Zhou and Verenker meet weekly to print their designs, taking the week’s orders and using a press to transfer their vinyl prints onto different fabrics. For Verenker, the largest challenge of running a student business wasn’t making the clothes. “Just fitting it into the schedule was hard,” Verenker said. “We both have school and we both have a lot of work. Coming up with designs can be a long creative process.” However, what sets Ladue Cabinet apart from other student businesses is not the time commitment, but its goal. Zhou and Verenker donate the profits from their effort to the Makea-Wish Foundation, an initiative Zhou has personally supported even before Ladue Cabinet opened in September.
“We chose Make-a-Wish America because I have a family friend who has medical conditions,” Zhou said. “She was fortunate enough to live, but some people aren’t able to do everything they want to do.” For Zhou, it is not just the creative outlet or the teamwork aspect that makes Ladue Cabinet worthwhile. Being able to donate the proceeds made from selling custom clothes is a key movtivator to keep expanding. “My favorite part is probably just making the clothes together — it’s really fun to do — and being able to donate the money to a good, worthy cause,” Zhou said. Selling hoodies, crewnecks and other spiritwear, Verenker and Zhou have learned to combine fashion and service. Ladue Cabinet is a way to channel the students’ passion into a cause that her and Zhou care about. “It’s kind of like our way to give back to the community by doing something we love,” Verenker said. “For us, that equals clothes and fashion. It’s just a way for us to use our own experience, to make something out of it, and to give to the community.” p 11.20.20
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KLEIN CREATES Junior Lily Klein builds online clothing business selling customizable pieces to combat boredom of quarantine
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some of the influencers, she sent her custom pieces out for them to promote to their respective fans. This media attention has acted as her single biggest advert, attracting n Instagram notification brightens up junior more followers to all of her platforms. However, Klein’s Lily Klein’s phone with yet another request for a increase in new customers is not solely due to influencer sweatshirt inspired by one of her Instagram posts. or celebrity recognition — it’s her prices. After she figures out the different elements for her client, “I would describe my business as unique,” Klein said. Klein orders the necessary materials and creates the “Unlike a lot of other small businesses right now, [my unique item. business] is very personal to my style and price, which I During her COVID-19 isolation, Klein decided to think is different from a lot of people.” start her own business, Customz By Lil, where she makes Klein must differentiate from herself from other brands clothing items for whatever concept each of her customers to compete in the customizable clothing economy. Klein desire. Run mainly through Instagram, she can reach a has stolen many Ladue students and potentially consumers large community of possible clientele and showcase her away from more well-known brands like Splash or Gucci. various designs. “I would totally recommend going to Lily’s business “All you have to do is look on my Instagram and because if you go to places like Splash, Lily can make everything is customizable,” Klein said. something for half the price that they “I do everything over direct message, are selling it for,” sophomore Jessica so you can send me the post of what Sachs said. “It’s so nice to have someone you want, but have it say ‘Michigan’ within your school that can make really At first, I made stuff for instead of ‘Indiana’ or ‘Can I have this cool stuff; it’s cute and really good my friends and family on a green sweatshirt instead of a red quality too.” members, and then it sweatshirt?’ I talk with the customer, Many of Klein’s clients have been [making] sure I know exactly what they pleased with their experience, including just grew as the summer want.” senior Grace Christie, who vouches went on and into the Early this summer, Klein observed for the ease of purchasing an item school year. her favorite creators on the popular from Customz By Lil as well as the social media app, TikTok, bleach and scope of the possibilities for designing LILY KLEIN | junior tie-dye items of clothing. This inspired personalized items. After sending a her to create a couple of customized picture of the tie-dye Off-White shorts tank tops and shirts for herself. Klein she wanted to purchase, Christie waited recognized the possibilities and began to branch out, roughly a week and a half for her order to arrive. eventually reaching the social media audience she has “I would [recommend Customz By Lil] because you can today. Throughout the year, Klein’s business has continued make it however you want to, you can customize things in to prosper. any way possible and get it for a friend, a gift or anything “I decided in June once all my summer plans got like that,” Christie said. canceled,” Klein said. “I needed something to do and the Despite the sales and positive feedback, balancing reason I started wasn’t necessarily for the money, it was her business with extracurriculars proves a challenge for just because I was bored and it gave me something to do. Klein, but she’s glad she stays busy by creating custom At first, I made stuff for my friends and family members, items for interested individuals. Though Klein doesn’t and then it just grew as the summer went on and into know what to expect for the future of Customz By Lil, she the school year.” hopes to make more items for clients, create new designs Recently, Klein has reached out to some and continue to watch her business grow. influencers from the television shows “It’s cool to see people customizing certain things, and “Big Brother” and “Love Island it’s a really fun concept. I can make things for all different USA” about her up-and-coming sorts of people and their likings, I can do any design,” business. After receiving Klein said. “What I think is really cool about it is that it’s several responses from so universal.” p features staff
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LEFT: Junior Lily Klein showcases her Off-White sweatshorts in blue tie dye. Each design Klein creates is unique, so she can keep creating items for customers as long as she keeps an open mind. “Hopefully I keep making things for people and coming up with new ideas,” Klein said. “I know it’s cliche, but the possibilities are endless.” RIGHT: Klein models her Gucci tennis design on a navy crewneck. Customers have creative freedom on Instagram to request any design they wish for clothing items. “They send me the post of the item they are talking about,” Klein said. “Then we figure out sizing, colors and all of that.” BOTTOM: Klein holds up two of her neon keychains. Along with her custom clothing, Klein started making personalized keychains for clients. “They’re pretty affordable,” Klein said. “I know [that] in high school, a lot of us are driving, [so] it’s fun and you can just add it on.” (Photos by Ginger Schulte)
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LIVING WITH THE EXECUTIVE
Senior Jake Page reflects on his experiences being son of a politician RHEA PATNEY associate editor
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enior Jake Page, son of St. Louis County Executive Sam Page, pulls his phone out of his pocket and sees over 120 notifications. People he has never met before are requesting to follow his Instagram and adding him by username on Snapchat. He opens Instagram and clicks on an Instagram story. The story has his home address on it, announcing a protest against his father’s Executive Order that majorly restricts youth sports. Four days later, Jake Page looks out his window to see and hear over 200 protesters chanting “let them play.” Jake Page has been surrounded by local politics for all of his life. His father, Sam Page, has held many government positions. He has been the representative for Creve Coeur City Council’s 3rd Ward, Missouri’s 82nd District and St. Louis County Council’s 2nd District. He became the County Executive April 29, 2019 after former County Executive Steve Stenger was arrested. “My dad [holding this position] doesn’t feel that special to me because he’s always been in government,” Jake Page said. “I don’t
think it’s that cool, but I think other people find it cooler than I do.” Leading up to both the Aug. 4 Democratic Primary and the Nov. 3 general election, the Page family dealt with many attack ads and statements. For example, Jake Zimmerman, a Democratic candidate in the primary, claimed that Sam Page aimed to cut COVID-19 response funds. Additionally, Paul Berry III, the Republican County Executive candidate, campaigned with the slogan “Dump Sam Page.” “My family is used to the negative comments,” Sam Page said. “It goes with the territory of public service. I am sure that some people will look back on some of the things that were said and done in 2020 and not be proud of their choices. I can only hope they make better choices in the future.” After Sam Page placed controversial restrictions on sports Sept. 9, threats were made on social media that got the attention of the police. For five days, over 200 people also protested the restrictions at the Page family’s house. Jake Page even recalls Paul Berry III attending these protests to pass out signs and campaign. “It’s not really a normal thing for people to go protest at the government official’s house,” Jake Page said. “They protest at the buildings, his office maybe, but not his house. The protests were definitely free publicity
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for Paul Berry III though.” Despite some of the negative occurrences that have happened, Jake Page and his mother, Jennifer Page, recognize that many positive things also come out of being the family of the County Executive. In addition to receiving an inside look to the workings of local government, they also get to watch a member of their family help to better the community. “Jake has grown up with a rare opportunity to see firsthand the importance of community service and the value of having someone committed to the health and welfare of the community in office,” Jennifer Page said. “I am very proud of Jake and our Ladue community for their civic participation and awareness.” As Sam Page begins his second term as St. Louis County Executive, he aims to address humanitarian, economic and public health concerns. While Sam Page understands the difficulties and challenges posed by the pandemic, he remains optimistic about the strength and unity of the St. Louis community. “We are living through a difficult time in our history. You will be telling your kids and grandkids about 2020,” Sam Page said. “We will get through this together. It will require sacrifice from everyone, but we are a resilient community. I have great confidence that we will make it through this together.” p
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EXPECTATIONS DOMENIC FENOGLIO associate editor
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ollsters predicted an outcome of the 2016 presidential election between Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton that a large percentage of voters believed, but many of their predictions were incorrect, sowing distrust in polls for future elections. To achieve the most accurate results, pollsters aim to survey more people to increase their sample size and represent all groups of the population proportionally. However, the results they receive do not create an absolute prediction. “In a perfect world, we would survey every individual, but we know that is impossible,” statistics teacher Michael Farrell said. “So we try to estimate the percentage of people that feel a certain way. When done properly, you will get a slice of the population that accurately represents what that population looks like.” In 2016, pollsters concluded that non-college educated white people were underrepresented in their studies. This not only skewed the data in favor of Clinton, but caused many Republicans to believe in what they call the “silent majority.” “The polls do not interview people outside of the big cities,” junior John Krell said. “The middle class, or the silent majority, which supports
Donald Trump, does not participate in the polls. They come out on voting day and vote. In 2016, they said Hilary Clinton would win in a landslide, but Donald Trump won. I thought Trump would win again.” This year, polls showed Joe Biden with an even larger lead than Clinton in key battleground states like Wisconsin and Michigan. While Democrats felt more confident in this lead, they also felt weary of the polls being wrong again. “I feel like Biden has a much better chance than Clinton,” junior Jeremy Toledano said. “Even if the polls mess up the same amount as last time, he still could win those states. I think the election will be very close, though. Definitely not a landslide.” It is impossible for pollsters to predict sources of error before seeing the results of an election; if they could, they would correct those errors. Consequently, polls serve only as a barometer for the emotions of the population at that exact moment. “There’s a difference between the polls prior to the election and the results of the election because the polls are measuring attitude, how people feel,” Farrell said. “The reason we look at polls is to try to figure out why people might act the way they do.” p
SWING STATE POLL PREDICTIONS (source: FiveThirtyEight) Biden: 46.8% Trump: 47.5% Predicted win: TRUMP +0.7%
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Biden: 52.1% Trump: 43.7% Predicted win: BIDEN +8.4%
Biden: 49.1% Trump: 46.6% Predicted win: BIDEN +2.5%
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Close race in election serves to show another possible polling error
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s votes were slowly tallied on election night and the days that followed, controversy surrounding mail-in ballots overshadowed mistakes by pollsters. Yet again, Republicans over-performed compared to pre-election polls, but the Associated Press called the election for Democratic candidate Joe Biden. Because data analysis is still taking place for the recent election, it is not yet known the degree to which pollsters made an error and if that error falls within their acceptable margin. However, the pre-election polls that showed Biden winning in a relative landslide paint a stark contrast to an election that was decided by less than 20 thousand votes in some states. “It’s too early to say whether this year [pollsters] are wrong because they are still counting votes,” statistics teacher Michael Farrell said. “That’s one thing I urge everyone: have some patience before we say these results were off and these polls were wrong. We don’t know until we have a chance to work through them.” While the results of the election are still being debated, many worried Democrats have breathed a sigh of relief at the outcome. The polls showed a larger margin of victory, but this was anticipated after the results in 2016.
“I am not too surprised that Biden won, but it was super close,” junior Jeremy Toledano said. “I didn’t pay much attention to the polls because of how inaccurate they were last time. It isn’t surprising that they were off again.” Republicans feel as though this election solidifies their theory about underrepresentation in voting. Key victories in House and Senate races across the country struck down the prediction of a blue wave. “This made me believe polls even less,” junior John Krell said. “In swing states, those were all very close, and they had Biden winning in a landslide. I don’t think they should be eliminated, but they need to be improved.” It is important to remember that polls do not serve to create a prediction for an election, but rather to measure emotions. They should not be taken for any alternative meaning. “Polls should not be used to make decisions; every individual needs to do their own research,” Farrell said. “Polls are great at measuring attitudes, but they are not good at predicting how people are going to behave. As long as people do their research, we are going to start seeing good results from polls, from government. It will benefit everyone.” p
SWING STATE ELECTION RESULTS (results as of Nov. 20) Trump: 53.3% Biden: 45.3% Actual win: TRUMP +8%
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Trump: 51.2% Biden: 47.9% Actual win: TRUMP +3.3%
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PANO PERSPECTIVE The Electoral College undermines democracy in the U.S. 25 out of 30 Panorama staff members agree
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hen Americans line up at the polls every four years, they are not casting their ballots for a president; rather, they are voting for Electors in the Electoral College, who in turn choose the next president and vice president. This system is outdated and delivers on none of its promised benefits while creating significant threats that affect American democracy as well as its people. The Electoral College was designed to dilute the power of the people in selecting their next leader. The Electoral College undermines the purpose of democracy, which is founded on the will of the people. A system that allows for results which don’t reflect the will of the majority is undemocratic. Supporters of the Electoral College today hold that even if it was originally created with the intent to undermine the will of the people, it serves an important role in preventing political polarization and “radical populism” from taking place. However, the Electoral College doesn’t serve as a safeguard against this; in fact, it has placed some of America’s most divisive presidents in office. The Electoral College only deepens divisions in America and hasn’t prevented divisive figures from taking office, rendering it useless. The Electoral College is inherently flawed by making individual votes weigh differently depending on location. An election should be decided by people, not geography.
Voters in Wyoming — a less populous state with three electoral votes — have 3.6 times as much influence as voters in California, a state with 55 electors. The system of assigning electors in a winner-takes-all manner dilutes the power of millions of individual votes which tend to be concentrated in marginalized communities. A free and fair election counts each vote equally, regardless of whether it comes from New York or Alaska. Many have called for the reform or dismantling of the Electoral College, but the most effective solution currently being pushed is not abolishment. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is a system that circumvents the Electoral College without reform. The NPVIC is a contract dictating that whoever wins the national popular vote will win all of their electoral votes, creating a quasi-popular vote system. This solution is far from perfect, but jump starts the long path towards election reform. The NPVIC is currently in use by 15 states and the District of Columbia and should be adopted by Missouri as well, as the compact needs a combined 270 electoral votes before it can come into effect. The NPVIC website has resources to spread the word and contact representatives by state. Embracing or rejecting the Electoral College should not be a partisan decision — we all have the responsibility to contact our representatives and push the adoption of the NPVIC. p
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DIFFERING OPINION The Electoral College is vital to America’s transfer of power CLAYTON COUGHLIN features editor
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he Electoral College represents an ingenious compromise made by our Founding Fathers and allows each state to cast votes totaling the sum of the number of House of Representatives and Senate seats from that state. This ensures that the vote of small states like Wyoming or Rhode Island do not get disenfranchised by the more populated states. But, it does allow for population to be a factor, hence California’s 55 Electoral votes versus Wyoming’s 3 Electoral votes. The Electoral College prevents large cities from deciding every presidential race and running the country. To put this in perspective, if there was an election held for the president of the world with only a popular vote count, the largest countries of the world like China and India could decide the winner every time; that president would not be representative of the rest of the world. The Electoral College promotes more moderate political platforms because candidates must appeal to the strikingly different demographics in each state. Additionally, the rise of third party candidates would likely occur with a popular vote system. More people would enter the race using hot-button controversial issues. As a result, the vote would be diluted and candidates could be allowed to win the presidency with a very low percentage of the popular vote, despite them failing to represent the country’s values as a whole. People that want to abolish the Electoral College often argue that the process suppresses democracy, as they believe that presidential elections should be decided with LADUEPUBLICATIONS.COM
one person each receiving one vote. However, what seems to be lost in that thought process is that America was never a democracy to begin with. America was founded as a constitutional republic. Because the framers of this country had learned from past failed governments from all around the world, they devised a system that incorporated safeguards against tyranny and majority rule. Pure democracy is akin to mob rule where the minority perspective gets drowned out while the loudest voices trample over all opposition. Under the guise of fighting for democracy, those who continue to push for the elimination of the Electoral College fail to be as outspoken when it comes to other political institutions. The keystone of American government, the Senate, uses the same safeguards against the tyranny of the majority that the Electoral College employs. The argument against the Electoral College’s underrepresentation of the citizens of the United States is also an attack on the morals of having the U.S. Senate. Without the Senate, smaller states would have zero control over the country’s direction or say in federal law making. The logic to abolish the Electoral College is flawed because to take it seriously signifies the complete restructuring of American government. If the Electoral College is abolished, leaving presidential elections to be decided by the popular vote, it will destroy our republic and rip America apart. Faith in our election process and our consent to be governed by representatives that we elect are the cornerstones of America and cannot be lost. The safeguards and representation afforded by the Electoral College promote the successful continuation of our American republic. p 11.20.20
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DITCH THE TURDUCKEN Why horrifying Thanksgiving protein mashups should be forgotten CARLY WOODHILL opinions editor
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MAKING OF THE MONSTER The components of a turducken
here are many dishes set upon the Thanksgiving table thatcould earn themselves a spot in a museum of horrors, but few can compare to the abomination known as the turducken. The practice of their creation needs to end immediately for the sake of all mankind. Eyes who set upon the grotesque thing are forever changed — the gaze behind them becomes haunted, as if something has been lost, never to be regained. Those who have not heard of or been exposed to this horrifying amalgamation need to stop reading now in order to preserve the sanctity of their mind before they are informed of the worst things to be born out of the gruesome creativity of man. But if you believe that you possess incredible strength of will and an iron stomach, read on. To put it simply, the turducken is an edible taxidermy. The monster is typically comprised of three main components: turkey, duck and chicken.
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These three proteins are shoved into one another to complete the dish, as if such a thing could ever earn the right to be deemed such. A dish is something that one shouldn’t have to suffer through like a trial by fire. Picture the squelch of flesh as one corpse is shoved roughly into another, into another; this is the disgust one must feel when preparing the dish for those that would care to partake in their macabre tradition of toying with corpses. Perhaps it is the case that the components themselves are quite normal for consumption. However, putting them all together is quite plainly a recipe for disaster. If it weren’t for the fact that this practice has been around for quite awhile, I do believe that the introduction of the concept of a turducken would horrify any population to which it was presented. For example, taking the dish away from the familiar turkey, duck and chicken and switching the components to perhaps a tuna, a dolphin and a shark makes the idea of this dish a horrifyingly disgusting mental image. Turduckens aren’t even the most disgusting of these celebratory abomina-
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tions. The cthurkey is an eldritch horror for the ages. It’s an octopus stuffed inside of a turkey, made complete with crab legs sown onto the exterior body, and a lovely touch of American bacon on the exterior to make it just a touch less horrifying. I strongly recommend that you do not look it up. There’s also the cockentrice, which is dated back to the 15th century. People living in the 15th century were not exactly known for their culinary expertise, and this is clearly evident with the creation the of cockentrice. This absolute horror is a pig’s upper body sown onto the legs of a turkey. These sorts of dishes were made to be entertainment, and I suppose this is one of those repulsive traditions that the world never really grew out of. As James Materrer, an experimental food historian, said, “in these (kinds of) dishes man transcends nature.” However, Matterer is wrong; these dishes are a disgrace to the human race. This Thanksgiving, I urge everybody to forget these food abominations and enjoy a regular meal — one that doesn’t look like it came crawling out of the Lovecraftian mythos. p
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LADUE’S FAVORITES
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NY & CO.
Panorama looks at the best savings available in different categories this Black Friday
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SMART HOME This Black Friday, Lowe’s is stepping up its game in the smart home department, boasting great deals within this category. For example, the price of the second generation Google Nest Mini has dropped from $49 to $18.99, a whopping $30 discount. Its larger alternative, the original Google Nest Hub, is marked down to $49.99 from an original $89.99, netting $40 dollars in savings. Lowe’s is also having huge discounts on the Ring home security system, dropping the price from $249.99 to $149.99.
FASHION Historically, Black Friday has been an important day for fashion lovers, and this year is no different. At Kohl’s, all golf clothes for men are 25% off. Macy’s is also giving major discounts for Black Friday, most notably on coats and blazers. All women’s coats are 60% off, and many Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger sports coats for men have been marked down from prices of over $295 to the $69.99 to $79.99 range. Men’s suits are also discounted, with the best deal being the Alfani Performance Suit at $129.99 compared to its normal price of $500.
TECH Many retailers are offering deals on technology all through the month of November. One of the best is Amazon’s deal on AirPod Pros. These next generation AirPods include a charging case, three different silicone ear pieces to ensure a correct fit and the two AirPods themselves. The AirPods allow you to enable noise cancellation mode and an assortment of new features with Apple’s continually updating operating system. AirPod Pros are normally priced at $249, but Amazon has slashed the price down to $194. Buyers are still able to purchase an Apple protection plan for $29, even without buying directly through Apple.
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Peloton is leading the charge for fitness equipment deals by knocking their stationary bike down from a steep $2,245 to a slightly more manageable $1,895, which is a $350 difference. This deal is slightly unorthodox from traditional Black Friday deals, as the company has decided to reduce the price in early November instead of waiting and trying to compete with others during the Black Friday price cuts. Additionally, this deal is a bigger price cut than the 2019 deal on the same item, so the product is definitely worth considering for anyone interested in purchasing fitness equipment anytime soon.
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It’s important to incorporate fresh fruit onto the board to balance out the savory and bring life to the flavor palette. Grapes and strawberries are both an easy addition to the board and offer a sweet flavor.
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Make sure to pick a variety of crackers that compliment all the flavors on the board. Try to steer away from crackers that overpower the rest of the board; they aren’t meant to be the star.
MEATS
High quality meats are crucial to a good charcuterie board. The better the quality, the better the flavor. Use meats that come in small forms, such as salami, or else the meat can be difficult to work with.
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Make sure to include a variety of soft and hard cheeses, as well as different flavors. Not everyone likes the same cheese, so be sure to have a few options.
THE PERFECT CHARCUTERIE How to create the famous French delicacy of artfully arranged cheese and meat LUCY LOCHMOELLER a&e editor
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WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW Student athletes share hopes for upcoming sports season
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TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY AS LOCAL COVID-19 CASES SOAR
As more restrictions are implemented in St. Louis County and COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise, Panorama offers tips and reminders to help students, staff and their families stay safe
LIMIT GATHERINGS
THE BASICS
When in public, always wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Practice good personal hygiene by washing your hands or using hand sanitizer after contact with others.
When meeting with friends or family in person, try to limit the amount of people present as much as possible. The less people you come in contact with, the less likely you are to contract COVID-19.
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FOLLOW COUNTY GUIDELINES SAFER AT HOME:
IF EXPOSED TO COVID-19:
St. Louis County implemented three new restriction orders Nov. 17, including changes to face mask, isolation, self-quarantine and “safer at home” regulations.
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DON’T PANIC
Quarantine if you weren’t doing so already, and remain calm as you await definite results.
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CONTACT OTHERS
Inform anyone you may have come in contact with and medical professionals of your exposure to COVID-19.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF If you’re not feeling well, stay home to prevent the spread even if your symptoms are not related to COVID-19. LADUEPUBLICATIONS.COM
MASK & QUARANTINE CHANGES:
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Locate your nearest COVID-19 testing center and determine next steps based on your results.
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COUNTING BY COUNTIES TAKING A LOOK AT PATTERNS AND DISCREPANCIES OF MISSOURI’S VOTING RECORD
THE POPULATED VOTE
HOW MISSOURI’S LARGEST COUNTIES VOTED IN IMPORTANT BALLOT RACES THIS NOVEMBER ST. CHARLES COUNTY PRESIDENTIAL RACE
JACKSON COUNTY PRESIDENTIAL RACE BIDEN
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40.2% 57.7%
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38.9% 58.6%
ST. LOUIS COUNTY PRESIDENTIAL RACE BIDEN TRUMP
61.1% 37.3% GOVERNOR RACE
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BLAST FROM THE PAST
HOW VOTERS IN MISSOURI’S LARGEST COUNTIES VOTED IN 2016 VERSUS 2020
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PRESIDENTIAL RACE 2016 2020 CLINTON BIDEN
PRESIDENTIAL RACE 2016 2020 TRUMP TRUMP
PRESIDENTIAL RACE 2016 2020 CLINTON BIDEN
VOTE HERE 55.2% 61.1%
VOTE HERE 59.9% 57.7%
VOTE HERE 55.5% 59.9%
DEMOCRATS + 5.9 POINTS
REPUBLICANS - 2.2 POINTS
DEMOCRATS + 4.4 POINTS
SOURCE: POLITICO & THE NEW YORK TIMES
