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OCTOBER 16, 2014
VOLUME 137, NO. 6
Satrapi to discuss “Graphic Freedom”
SATRAPI SPEAKS. Author Marjane Satrapi delivers a talk at the seventh annual Film Festival in Rome, Italy in 2012. Photo courtesy of Zimbio.com EMILY CROWE STAFF WRITER Marjane Satrapi, author of “Persepolis,” will visit campus to offer a Distinguished Lecture and a Q&A session on Saturday, Oct. 25. Assistant Professor of Religion Todd Green will host “A Personal Conversation with Marjane Satrapi” at 3:30 p.m. in Luther’s Center for Faith and Life Recital Hall. “I like the fact that she is the author of one of the books that ties most of the campus community together, particularly students, but even all the professors who teach in the Paideia program,” Green said. “I think to have the person behind the book that brings those connections
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together is helpful.” Assistant Professor of English Andy Hageman will introduce Satrapi for the lecture “Graphic Freedom” at 7 p.m. during which students will also be able to ask questions. “[Satrapi] really wants to make sure she serves the local community as best as she can,” Director of Campus Programming Tanya Gertz said. “She likes to do this Q&A format so that she can talk about the things we most want her to talk about. It’s going to be a conversation the whole time.” Students can bring questions to the event or submit them beforehand. SATRAPI, PAGE 4
Security revisits camera installation MAGGIE STEINBERG STAFF WRITER Last year, security placed cameras around campus to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty and staff. There are now 28 cameras in multiple locations around campus, with more planned for the future. “The cameras are an investigative tool,” Director of Campus Safety and Security Bob Harri said. “When we have an incident occur, we can go back and look at some of the footage to see who’s responsible.” The cameras are not monitored regularly, but all footage is recorded and only the security staff can view the footage, according to Harri. “I think the cameras are helpful for fire alarms and making sure there’s no unwanted people in the building,” former Miller RA Ami Gilbert (‘15) said. “During times like Homecoming, where a lot of people are wandering around, it’s beneficial to have that extra security for the residents of the building.” To date, the cameras have helped investigations of theft and endangerment. “We had a successful [identification] last spring with two fire alarm pulls,” Harri said. “The video helped us out with both of those.” Ten buildings on campus are equipped with security cameras, which offer other benefits besides investigations. In the event of a blizzard, for example, security can monitor the cameras to make sure students are safe during bad weather. One camera, located in the server room in Main, offers an immediate view of malfunctions without the security officer needing to physically monitor the servers. “Part of my role is to think ahead and identify potential risks and get ahead of them before they happen,” Harri said. All security cameras are located in public areas such as entryways and hallways. There are none placed in residential student areas or offices. CAMERAS, PAGE 4
Organizations work against domestic violence NOAH LANGHOLZ STAFF WRITER Student organizations and faculty are promoting events and discussions during October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Luther College Feminists are supporting students’ participation in “Red Against Rape” on Oct. 30 and will be tabling in the union on Oct. 29 to collect stories from people who are survivors of domestic violence. According to organizers, the main purpose of these events is to start a healthy conversation about domestic violence and increase students’ awareness of the presence of violence on campus. “The big thing is that this happens to people around you and you won’t even realize it,” Luther College Feminists Communications Liason Emma Cassabaum (‘16) said. “One in four
women will be a victim of domestic violence and one in three will be a victim of sexual assault.” According to Cassabaum, the events sponsored by Luther College Feminists are meant to bring light to issues students may not otherwise take place. Cassabaum also explained the importance of understanding what it means to be a feminist. “It’s the notion that men and women should have equal rights economically and socially,” Cassabaum said. “That’s all feminism is. [It] is about having the freedom to choose to do what you want.” It is also important to be conscious of the effect of language in everyday conversations. “People will use rape as a colloquial term for ‘that sucked,’” Cassabaum said. “We want to eliminate that kind of hurtful language.” DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PAGE 4
RED AGAINST RAPE. Representing the Luther College Feminists Talia Barber (‘15) and Bailey Barber (‘18) spread awareness about domestic violence. Photo courtesy of Emma Cassabaum