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Indiana’s Oldest College Newspaper vol. 164, issue 32 First ever ‘Tiger Talk’ draws smaller crowd than expected Tuesday, March 1, 2016

President Casey addresses his presidency, discusses achievements and failures

BY KIENNE CORAM news@thedepauw.com Sunday marked the first ‘Tiger Talk’ with University President Brian Casey and DePauw students, hosted by DePauw Student Government. DSG established this event to encourage dialogue between Casey and the DePauw community, to discuss the development of the campus and community and to address the challenges the next president will face.

And while those who attended found the 45-minute presentation and the following question and answer session meaningful and informative, only about thirty individuals total--students, faculty and staff combined--made it out to the event in Thompson Hall.

“I expected there to be a lot more people there,” sophomore senator Tom McEvily said. “I was expecting a full crowd with people standing in the back.”

Casey remained unfazed by the turnout, though. He ad-

dressed the DePauw 2020 plan, specifically examining the quality of the students, the quality and nature of the academic programs, the experience of the students and the layout of campus. He said that when he arrived in 2008, the same academic curriculum had been in place since 1982. In his second year as president, he made a point to revamp the academic programs and curriculum.

Another revision is scheduled for the 2016-17 academic year, though details of that revision remain foggy.

The financial health of DePauw was also a big talking point.

Students learned that endowments, tuition, and gifts are the main monetary sources for the University.

“Alumni give roughly seven million dollars to the University that can go towards anything,” Casey said. “The University spends $40,408 on average per student a year. The average net tuition is $18,892 per student, meaning the university loses

$21,516 per student.”

Casey said that one of the next major funding projects will go toward putting a stop to skyrocketing tuition costs, making endowments even more essential.

Also essential to improving DePauw? “Emerging common spaces away from residential halls,” according to Casey.

Casey and his administration wanted to dedicate funding to spaces that all students will have a use for so they--along with faculty and staff--can enjoy it together; hence the construction of Hoover Hall, the Welch Fitness Center, The Hubbard Center and the future reconstruction of Roy O’ West Library.

When asked to reflect on his presidency, Casey simply said, “I am proud of many things but disappointed in more.”

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President Brian Casey reflects on his eight years as president in front of a sparsely populated Thompson Hall Sunday night. Casey answered questions from students and explained the progress he made during his tenure. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAUW

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DePauw named again on “Institutions Producing the Most Fulbright Students” list

BY EMMA MAZUREK AND JULIE BLOCK news@thedepauw.com

DePauw was named in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual list of “Institutions Producing the Most Fulbright Students” for the ninth time in the last 10 years. The list, which is divided into “research institutions,” “master’s institutions,” “bachelor’s institutions,” “community colleges” and “specialized institutions” categories, recognized DePauw on its “bachelor’s institutions” list for the 2015-16 academic year.

For last year’s 2014-2015 academic year, four students were accepted to the program out of the 21 that applied. Of the current academic year’s 26 applicants, 12 have made it to the next round.

Kandyce Anderson is conducting Fulbright research in New Zealand; Kacy Rauschenberger is teaching English in Malaysia through the program; Natalie Weilandt is teaching English in Turkey; and Savon Jackson is teaching English in India.

According to Fulbright’s website, the program “facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing the grantee to gain an appreciation of others’ viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think. Through engagement in the community, the individual will interact with their hosts on a one-to-one basis in an atmosphere of openness, academic integrity, and intellectual freedom, thereby promoting mutual understanding.”

Over the past 10 years, the number of Fulbright applicants on campus has significantly increased. In 2007, the number of applications hit double digits. Every year since then, with the exception of one year, the University has had over 20 applicants for the Fulbright.

This rise in application numbers can be attributed to the recent efforts to push students through the application process. A quarter credit class was created in order to help students apply, and students were encouraged to visit the Hubbard Center for additional help.

“I can’t even count amount of times I went to talk with Kate Knaul and other Hubbard Center Staff about what to include and how to ap-

proach writing my application,” Jackson wrote in an email. “The hardest part about applying for Fulbright was the amount of time it takes to finally reach a point where you believe you have an application that is both concise and competitive. I think I had to go through at least 15-20 different drafts of my two essays before I felt confident enough to finally submit it.”

The award is accessible for students across disciplines and is mostly directed at those who have an interest in working and living abroad.

“I think the beauty of Fulbright is that the requirement is really about students who have an interest in a particular subject area, or a

Most students apply to teach English in their chosen countries, but students can apply for research positions as well. While the teaching position requires a screening by the country, research applicants must apply to a particular city to receive the award, and they must have a specific person sponsor them within the country of choice. There is also an option to apply to a university for a post-graduate degree.

“We had again and again and again really impressive undergraduate proposals, but one of the things I took away from my three years on the National Screening Committee was just how much great work is being done out there by undergraduates,” said Brett O’Bannon, director of the Conflict Studies program and a member of the National Screening Committee for three years.

The National Screening Committee looks for several different traits in applicants. In addition to strong proposals and quality academic achievement, the committee also focuses on diplomacy.

Cynthia Fulbright, the founder of the scholarship, wanted young adults to foster relationships across countries and show the world what everyday Americans are like.

“We weren’t just looking for the best academic or best intellectual profile. We want those things, we want smart people doing interesting projects, but there was always this quick question of how this person will represent the United States,” O’Bannon said.

“Fulbright looks for a sincere interest in that culture and that country and the ability to develop relationships,” Knaul added.

Jackson advises students who are interested in applying for Fulbright to think hard about what passions they want to pursue with the grant and take advantage of the resources that the Hubbard Center offers.

“First start thinking about where you want to go and also whether you want to apply as a researcher or an English Teaching Assistant,” Jackson said. “My most important piece of advice would be to go to the Hubbard Center and talk to the staff there.”

“The hardest part about applying for Fulbright was the amount of time it takes to finally reach a point where you believe you have an application that is both concise and competitive.

I think I had to go through at least 15-20 different drafts of my two essays before I felt confident enough to finally submit it.”

-Savon Jackson ‘15 particular part of the world, and that’s what DePauw is really about,” Knaul said. “It’s part of the very nature of DePauw that our students are interested in study abroad, and I think our faculty do a really great job in all of the departments infusing a notion that we are part of the bigger world and there is a place to be active in that.”

People can apply for the Fulbright grant either senior year or as alumni. Alumni can apply at any point as long as they do not have a PhD. Applications have to be approved by the the national screening committee before being sent on to the chosen country, where the decision to accept the student is made based on what the country needs and is able to take on.

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The DePauw | News TALK cont. FROM pg. 1 “I am far more emotional than I thought and I think the conversations are richer now. ...In terms of challenges, September 23, 2015 comes to mind and how wrong I got it,” he said with regards to the campus climate conversations sparked by the multiple visits from Brother Jeb protesters.

“My eyesight is better now,” he said.

“It’s all about relationships. You have to know these people.”

And while Casey has certainly gotten to know members of the student body over the years and what their needs are, he also looks to the next president to solve some of the challenges that Casey himself was not able to accomplish in his eight years: finish the Campaign for DePauw, finish the planning and implementation of a five year diversity and inclusion plan, build a relationship with the city of Green-

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castle, invest in faculty, create new academic programs and build new residential housing.

“You take care of [the University] the best you can and then you hope the next person will come in and do the same,” he said.

When the presentation ended, students took turns posing questions they might not have otherwise gotten the chance to ask the outgoing president.

“I have a new appreciation for President Casey after hearing about all the things he has done for DePauw,” sophomore Forrest Nettles said after the event.

“What a true legend.”

McEvily appreciated the talk not because it opened his eyes to what Casey has done for DePauw, but rather what Casey sees as his faults.

“While his accomplishments are numerous, he was not afraid to admit he failed in some aspects as well,” McEvily said. “It gave me a new appreciation for what he’s done for the school. The next president has some big shoes to fill.”

And while the crowd was small, McEvily thinks that may have served the event well.

“Because there weren’t as many people there, it created a more personal atmosphere,” he said. “At one point [Casey] just sat down on the stage with his legs dangling off of it.”

As Casey sat at the edge of that stage, leaning back on his palms and coming face-to-face with the students to whom he has dedicated the last eight years of his life, he admitted that he by no means accomplished everything that he did on his own.

“What I have learned the most since being President is that you can’t do anything alone,” he said. “You have to get a lot of people working together to complete a vision. ...start important conversations, intellectual conversations, conversations about diversity and who we are as a community.”

-Julie Block also contributed to this article.

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CANCER cont. FROM pg. 4 “He really cares that his students understand what they’re doing in lab instead of just giving them a protocol and having them follow it without really understanding the theory behind it,” Holland said.

Sophomore biochemistry major Dallas Bell likes the ability to see their progress in the lab.

“I’ve really become attached to the project itself,” Bell said. “We’ve made

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some great steps to achieving our goal, although we’ve got a long way to go.

There’s no greater satisfaction than being able to see the progress that we’re making and being every little bit closer to achieving our final goal.

Junior Luke Hartline, another biochemistry major, added, however, that mistakes are part of the process.

“I would say my biggest take-away would be that everything is not always going to turn out the exact way you want it to. Despite the mistakes I have made in the research lab, a take-away would be to stay focused and dedicated to the work that you are trying to accomplish.”

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Scott agreed with this philosophy.

“Sometimes the mistakes end up being the findings. Some of the things I’ve personally discovered have been by accident I think some of the greatest accomplishments I’ve had are not what I intended to do or not what I thought would’ve happened. We take that approach in general with the drug.”

Scott continued, “We’re making some progress – it’s slow but exciting to actually see some results at the end, and that students actually get to kill some cancer cells.”

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Students combat cancer in Dr. Daniel Scott’s lab

BY GEORGIA GREEN news@thedepauw.com

DePauw students are combating cancer at the molecular level in Dr. Daniel Scott’s lab.

Dr. Daniel Scott, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, is the figurehead of research and has been a professor at DePauw for three years. His lab specializes in developing new cancer drugs and more efficient ways to make those drugs reach cancer cells. The project is split up into two avenues: the first is the actual creation of the drug, and the second is the drug delivery to the cancer cells.

“To develop the drugs, we use a bacterium that produces the main molecule that we start with,” Scott said. “Once we get the drug pure and isolated, we do some other modifications on it once we have the pure drug. We do the modifications on it, check and make sure that they worked and that we have what we think we have, then basically, we give the drugs to cancer cells and hope that they die.

A significant feature of the drugs being developed is not just their effects on cancer cells but their effects on normal cells, too. The ideal goal is to develop a drug that combats and kills cancer cells and leaves no harmful effects on the surrounding normal cells. However, this Scott admits this is a lofty goal.

“It’s a constant balance between trying to make it just specific to the cancer, which in reality, is going to be very difficult to make it not interact with anything. If we can do that, great. If we can’t do that, we can just give a level that’s low enough that’s not going to have a very detrimental effect on other cells,” Scott said.

One reason Scott chose this field of laboratory research was because of its interest and appeal to students. Scott is a firm believer that it is much easier to be motivated for a project, and that project is much more gratifying, when one’s actually excited about the work and not just going through the motions.

“Research is frustrating,” Scott said. “It doesn’t always work right, or rarely does it work right the first time, so I think having a bigger goal and being able to see that broader picture is important. It was interesting to

Two flasks of mithramycin sit on the counter of associate Professor Daniel Scott’s lab in the Julian Center. Scott is supported by a number of students who assist him in the lab during the school year and over the summer. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAUW me, but I also wanted to make sure I had projects that students were also interested in working on as well.”

Six different students are working Scott this semester in the lab: one senior, three juniors and two sophomores. Scott said that he prefers this range of ages in his staff. With the aid of older students with experience in the lab, it alleviates Scott’s workload to teach younger students. It is beneficial to the older students, too.

“I think it helps the students a lot in being able to actually transfer that knowledge on. I feel like to explain something, you have to really understand it. It’s easy for some people to do things just by themselves, and they have a system that works in their own head and they know what to do. But when you actually have

to start explaining that to somebody else, and they have questions, it really tests your understanding of it.

I think it’s helped the students have a firmer grasp of what they’re doing as well.”

Along with the ability explain ones knowledge in terms for others to understand it comes the real-world applications that the lab employs. Where the classroom provides foundational knowledge and basic understanding, the lab is where these two aspects become concrete.

“I think applying the information that you learned inside class outside of class to research-type problems does a lot for students in terms of developing critical thinking and developing overall understanding of

what is really happening,” Scott said.

Scott continued to highlight the importance of applying not only one class’ information but all class’ information when it comes to work in the lab.

“It’s very easy as you’re taking classes to compartmentalize the information. When you actually start working on research, you see that those problems, a lot of times, they’re best answered by not trying to use one specific discipline or one specific function, but really tying together everything you’ve learned from all of your classes. Getting the students to the next level is a big motivation for me.”

This motivation has reaped results, especially for senior biochemistry major, Page Daniels. Daniels

has participated in Dr. Scott’s lab for a total of four semesters and a full-time summer internship position.

She is currently working on a thesis over Scott’s research. Daniels’ true passion for science began while taking upper level chemistry courses, such as Scott’s Bioanalytical Analysis and Instrumentation.

“These classes really forced me to delve into academic literature and discover all the new science that is currently being worked on,” said Daniels. With Scott’s guidance, Daniels has chosen to pursue graduate school, as well as a Ph.D. in science.

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DeBookworms: “Nelly Dean” by Alison Case

BY NETTIE FINN features@thedepauw.com I get it: reading for pleasure is about the last thing you want to do during those precious moments you have to yourself while at school. For those of you in an English class, you’ve got a whole reading list to get through, while the rest of you are probably not taking English classes for a reason.

But really, I think that needs to change.

I’m here to tell you that reading is cool, kids, and “Nelly Dean: A Return to Wuthering Heights”

by Alison Case is the coolest of the cool.

If you weren’t forced to read “Wuthering Heights” in high school in order to discover what a magically terrifying romance it really is, then that’s your loss, but luckily you don’t have to stay lost.

“Nelly Dean” tells the story of Heathcliff, Catherine and the rest of this severely twisted gang from the point of view of Nelly Dean, the housekeeper who tells the

original story.

In this version, however, Nelly’s personal story is front and center. Instead of a mere mouthpiece who exists only to tell about the tortured existence of the Earnshaws, Lintons, and of course Heathcliff himself, she becomes a true character in her own right. For those who read Emily Bronte’s original novel, you will wonder

how you could ever have so easily have accepted Nelly’s glossed-over telling in “Wuthering Heights.” While I am too much of a dedicated fan to go so far as to say there are holes in the original story, I will admit that there is plenty of room for exploration: something Case does with gusto.

Rather than a moralizing servant whose firm belief that she is the only “sensible one” in the houses she keeps usually leads her to intervene where she shouldn’t—who, to be honest, is none too likable as Bronte paints her—Case has envisioned a fully formed woman, who the reader can easily sympathize with, while still retaining the darkness that pervades the original.

Though, as the Kirkus Review of this new novel points out, the initial set up is a bit of a stretch—Nelly is writing to Mr. Lockwood, the ex-tenant she told her original story to, and 468 pages is a bit long for a letter—Case manages to work past that and tell a tale that is all her own.

Even for those who haven’t read the original tale, “Nelly Dean” has plenty to offer. A knowledge of Bronte’s work adds an interesting edge to the story, but Nelly’s focus in this new novel is on her own story, and even those who have a limited prior knowledge of Catherine and Heathcliff’s star-crossed romance will find plenty to mourn in Nelly’s.

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Insomniac Theatre Produces Cultural R Political Jokes, 24 Hours of Fu

BY KATIE O’LAUGHLIN features@thedepauw.com

Above: Perched on bleachers, a small crowd in Kerr Theatre waits for performances to begin Saturday night. Morgan Flowers / The DePauw Bottom: Junior Maggie Furtner works on her script late Friday night. Morgan Flowers / THE DEPAUW

The members of the Duzer Du chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the National Theatre Honor Society at DePauw, put on this semester’s Insomniac Theatre on Saturday.

The 24-hour long theatre festival challenges a group of already sleep-deprived DePauw students to write all night, practice all day and then perform for an audience. However, the students who participate in Insomniac Theatre relish in the lack of sleep, making this festival one of the most anticipated DePauw Theatre events each semester.

The participating students met Friday night at 7:30 p.m. for auditions.

From there, the writers, directors and actors were assigned for each of the six scenes that were performed 24 hours later. Many students were faced with the challenge of both writing and acting in different scenes or acting in multiple scenes.

“Learning your lines for the skit you’re in within a few hours is always tough,” said sophomore Jerica Bean, “but it’s even harder when you have a fairly large role in two skits. Despite this, I had a really great time in my two bits. The writers did a really great job with the limited time they had the night before.”

The scenes ranged in storylines, from an upset co-worker stealing from a newly promoted rookie to a pair of assassins being banished to a small town not unlike Greencastle. However, all the stories had reoccurring jokes and symbols, like a pinwheel, that tied them all together, making for a unique viewing experience.

The writers included culturally relevant elements, such as Leonardo Di Caprio not winning an Oscar — a perfectly timed satiric scene given the screening of the Academy Awards the next day. The students in the audience also enjoyed pop culture references such as Shia LaBeouf teaching Josh Peck how to vine and Kristen Stewart announcing Best Actor as Jennifer Lawrence made side comments about her own online fandom.

Political jokes were thrown and zombie apocalypses were fought, all leading to roaring laughter from the audience in Kerr Theatre, a reaction that meant a lot to the members of Duzer Du. “Insomniac is really just a great way to kick start our Duzer Du spring semester,” said senior Laura Loy, who played the beloved bear who beat Leo in his pursuit for the Oscar. “It’s about everyone, no matter what sort of previous theatre experience, getting together and putting on some hilarious and exciting theatre in an incredibly short amount of time. It’s a blast.”

The love for theatre was obvious among the participants, who didn’t yawn once and rarely fumbled on a line during their performances, despite the lack of sleep. For some, this Insomniac was also bittersweet.

Senior Kate Porfilio reflected on her last Insomniac.

“I always love Insomniacs because it is such a crazy rush of creative energy,” Porfilio said. “It was a little heartbreaking to think this was my last one. Duzer Du is just such a strong community and Insomniacs is the perfect representation of that.”

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Informing DePauw

Many DePauw students are on a first-name basis with President Brian Casey.

He stops to have conversations with students on the sidewalk in between classes.

He attends campus lectures, concerts and sporting events. He is, seemingly, everywhere. But how often do we really get to pick his brain, ask him anything we want and get a completely candid version of the man that DePauw has looked to as its leader for eight years?

I am disappointed at the lack of turnout at Sunday’s Tiger Talk. When I first heard that the event was to be held in Thompson Recital Hall, I was nervous that there would not be nearly enough room for all of the students I was sure would be eager to get a glimpse into the elusive President Casey’s mind and ask him the burning questions they’ve been wondering about for months, perhaps even years.

The students who attended certainly fit the bill for what I was expecting--but on a much smaller scale.

As we were leaving the event, fellow students around me erupted with whispers of “Why weren’t more people there?” and “I know my friends would have loved to come to this if they’d known President Casey was speaking. Why wasn’t it advertised better?”

Maybe it could have been advertised better. I suppose I am biased, because part of being on the Editorial Board for The DePauw means that you know everything that is going on before most other people do, so of course I knew about the event beforehand. In fact, The DePauw published a preview of the Tiger Talk in Friday’s issue of the paper.

So maybe it could have been advertised better. But has it ever occurred to anyone that maybe we as a DePauw community need to open our eyes and ears a little more to the goings-on on our own campus?

I myself am guilty of deleting the “DePauw Weekly” and “Weekender” emails that find their way into my inbox every week, often before I’ve even fully read them.

I frequently walk right past the bulletin boards in the Hub and Julian, plastered with flyers promoting all kinds of different clubs and speakers, without a second glance.

I doubt I’m the only one doing these things.

The overarching mentality that seems to be spreading through our campus is that if it doesn’t come with a keg, it’s not worth our attention.

And that’s where we come in.

The DePauw is committed to reporting what students need to know, and we are grateful every Tuesday and Friday that people read the content that we work hard to provide to campus. Whether people like what they read or not, we do what we do because we know our work is important to keeping campus informed and connected.

Sometimes students embrace what we give them, and sometimes they flip right past our content in a frantic search for the Public Safety blotter. And that’s okay.

But this ‘Tiger Talk’ is a perfect example of why we do what we do. It was an interesting event that I’m sure much of campus would have loved to attend. If only they’d read about it in The DePauw.

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Forbidden Fruit: Apple, the FBI and Institutional Ethics CORBY BURGER Your birthday, a pet’s name, or the nostalgia of a high school sports number: the composition of our iPhone passwords can seem so simple. But a recent case levied by the FBI against Apple has led to a conflict over the integrity of these passwords and has sparked debate concerning privacy and security. A California court ordered Apple to produce a feature that would circumvent software that is inhibiting the FBI from accessing the phone of Syed Farook, who, along with his wife, allegedly committed the San Bernardino terrorist attacks.

Apple is challenging the ruling, claiming it sets a dangerous precedent for consumer security. Tim Cook said about the case, “some things are hard and some things are right. And some things are both. This is one of those things.”

The conflict between Apple and the FBI seems dichotomous, with Apple standing up for privacy rights and the FBI trying to bolster its investigative powers. Moral dilemmas begin to arise after analyzing how the case has played out within

the legal system. These dilemmas concern U.S. governance structures and the process by which novel legal developments emerge.

By looking at the institutional atmosphere, we can see a lack of constitutive dialogue within elective governance structures concerning this important issue. The FBI’s case rests on the All Writs Act of 1798, dating back 87 years before Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. This demonstrates the vacancy of relevant legal sources in any way related to the technological developments and cyber security pressures of the 21st century. This is primarily due to the absolute dearth of legislation coming out of Congress concerning these issues. A lack of cyber security expertise and the absence of political will has left the intersection of privacy and security without congressional leadership.

Some members of Congress have proposed a Commission of Cyber Security and Privacy, while others have suggested that the Apple vs. FBI case be put into legislative hands. More opinionated members of Congress are calling for legislation that would force companies like Apple to unlock the phones of criminals. Beyond these limited efforts, there is a lack of genuine dialogue in the legislative chambers of the Federal govern-

ment concerning issues of privacy and security. This stifles mechanisms by which constituents understand their respective representatives’ positions on these issues.

There is an obvious need for more robust dialogue and investigation into these issues, especially as the public and the federal government try to cope with a rising fear of terrorism in a post-Snowden world.

Tim Cook suggests that this ruling would “trample on civil liberties,” while FBI Chief Hon. James Comey admits that, “the larger question should not be settled in the courts,” and that this extends into, “who we want to be as a country, and how we want to govern ourselves.” This reveals the need for legislative processes at the federal level. Leaving this matter completely to the courts to decide is to steer the debate away from stewardship of elective institutions. This issue is representative of the personal and national values we wish to carry into the technological future. Stagnation in Congress is limiting the ability of US government structures to develop policy based on constructive debate and constituent input.

To read the full piece and for works cited, visit prindlepost.org -Burger is a senior Prindle Intern from New Albany, Indiana.

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The DePauw | Opinions Cell phones in nature: are they really that bad?

ANNA DIXON

On the last full day of outdoor exploration during my Winter Term class in Minnesota, I set out on a cross country ski trail with a group of three other girls. Only one of them had skiing experience prior to our instruction in Minnesota. We skied on a common trail about 5.5 miles from our lodge that ran alongside a road and a snowmobile trail, and encountered two cross streets. Though we could hear the road, the trail had gorgeous woods on either side and undulating hills that rewarded climbs with exhilarating descents.

Others would not describe the punishing hills this gracefully. Among them would be a friend I made early on in the trip who had a particularly rough day.

I found the hills enjoyable because of the calories burned while getting to the top and the thrilling plunge afterwards, but others

remember the hills because of falls and faceplants. A friend of mine rolled her ankle during a fall once but was too tough and proud to let that slow her down. Once we completed the ski trip, we returned our gear and realized my friend was missing her white phone.

I volunteered to backtrack on foot to help her look. The hike was directly uphill, and the snow continued to fall, as it had all day long.

We called the cell phone company to trace the location, but the phone was in the snow in the middle of the woods in Minnesota. There was no chance the phone would be on to send a signal to trace.

We hiked all the way back to the site where we had stopped for lunch. During that time, we witnessed some of the most gorgeous winter scenery I had ever observed. Despite the faint road noise and established path, I felt I was in the middle of the woods. With the surrounding forest, the day pack I carried with extra clothes, water, handwarmers, tracking guides, bone saw and extra socks, I felt I had my life together. Of course, I had an easier time enjoying myself than my friend who rolled her ankle and lost her phone in a fall.

I was spotting bald eagles, weasel tracks and woodpecker marks, but no phone. I could

not resist chuckling. We were trudging up hills in the middle of the woods, looking for an item that could be equated with the bane of wildlife existence. I thought of philosophers that would shun me for being as engaged with nature as I was—simply because I was searching for a lost phone. To them I would say, if a cell phone is a necessity to get young people to go into the forest, by all means bring two (especially if you are prone to losing one). Who am I to discourage anyone from enjoying nature because he or she plans to use a phone or camera? Electronically record your experience in nature, take as many photos as you wish and bring them back to your family and friends.

Most importantly, repeat the phrase “you just have to see it in person” as often as possible.

I wish I could say we found her phone, but we never did. Instead, we walked over 28,000 steps, burned 3,000 calories, and climbed the equivalent of 92 flights of stairs. Before that experience, I probably would have argued against the use of phones in nature. Now, I have fewer qualms.

-Dixon is a sophomore Environmental Fellow from Evansville, Indiana

Good Cop! Bad Cop! MALCOLM STEELE

The media continues to project contradictory discourses about force used by law enforcement. People are angry about the lack of accountability and the protection of the police. Moreover, questions are raised about the ethical principles that guide the training of police officers. What does probable cause look like? Is there a racial profile that identifies a potential criminal? On the other hand, some claim that there is an unjustified attack against police officers who are only trying to protect and serve. They claim that statistics do not lie, that the poor and the black are disproportionately responsible for crimes.

All of which only goes to emphasize the fact that people are increasingly afraid.

People are not only scared of and angry at the police, but the people are also concerned about the federal and state agencies that control them. Who should they call if they are experiencing brutal or unjust treatment from law enforcement? Interestingly, there is the

sense that these agencies fear the people and the fear has created a system of heavyhanded governance. Well, maybe of some of the people! Whither goes the democratic tradition? (This means where has it gone, the “of the people, by the people and for the people” tradition?)

Non-white neighborhoods may not be policed more than their whiter counterparts, and neighborhoods that are poor may not be policed more than wealthier ones. But the intention is certainly different. While one form of policing may be seen as containment, the other is seen as protection from the model of car that does not belong, from the skin color that does not fit. Wealthier communities feel secure, but communities of color and poor communities feel threatened.

For example, we see similar drug use rates between whites and blacks, but African Americans are incarceration much more than Caucasians. This also brings into account the privileges of living in a predominantly white neighborhood. The skewed interaction makes police seem illegitimate and unfair. People will distrust cops when they feel threatened by the visible faces of a predatory justice system.

When people distrust cops because they feel that the law isn’t being enforced equitably, they grow to distrust the agencies that control them. It seems as if the system is working in

favor of some and not for all.

The lack of accountability for officers who are engaged in civil and professional misconduct further legitimizes this distrust. The system may not favor the average citizen, but it seems to favor the police. The police are assumed to have more credibility. They are assumed to be the objective party. They are the ones assumed to be in danger, and if they miscalculate then they can say “it all happened so fast.”

I question whether Peter Liange, an Asian American New York Police Department Officer, may be charged with manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the stairwell shooting of Akai Gurle. He is being charged with this, but claims it was an accident. Is accountability an ethnically skewed concept?

Do white officers get the greater benefit of the doubt? These questions will linger as long as racism and discourses of white supremacy are protected by constitutional rights. As long as ‘stand your ground’ policies and violent scare tactics exist, these questions will continue to linger. In effect, a racialized discourse among the police officers has emerged.

-Steele is a senior education studies major from Chicago, Illinois

PHOTOPINION What’s your go-to Marvin’s order?

“Mac bites with ranch, ketchup and cheese sauce.”

Marek Burchett, senior

“French fries with ranch and ketchup.”

Jamie Fritsch, junior

“GCB and chicken tenders dipped with ranch and barbecue sauce.”

ERIC ADDY, SOPHOMORE

“My go-to order is a salad and mozzarella sticks.”

Ray Rhoden, first year Alex Weilhammer / the depauw

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The DePauw | Sports

DePauw baseball drops two of three to Anderson in opener

BY AUSTIN CANDOR sports@thedepauw.com

If, come May, the Tigers get anything close to the starting pitching they saw this past weekend, they may very well win conference.

Unfortunately, DePauw’s bats fell silent for most of their opening series away against Anderson, as the Tigers (1-2) only scored seven runs in three games.

“Our offensive approaches were off… most of people were early,” said junior pitcher and outfielder Mike Hammel. “Basically this week... we’re going to be… focusing on our offensive side and waiting for the baseball to actually travel into the hitting zone.”

Despite tossing a gem in game one, senior pitcher Wyatt Spector (6 IP, 1 ER, 4 K) took the loss in the series opener, as the Tigers got shut out on a two-hitter.

DePauw was able to bounce back in game two to secure its first win of the young season, defeating the Ravens 4-2.

Sunday’s rubber match also looked promising for DePauw, as the team’s offense once again came to life, and at the right time.

Senior first baseman Connor Einertson’s three-run homer in the fourth erased an early 2-0 deficit.

However, after holding the Tigers’ lead through the late innings on Saturday, it was the bullpen that let down the ball club on Sunday. DePauw blew the lead in what became an ugly, five-run eighth inning.

Anderson would go on to hold the Tigers in the ninth for a 7-5 win.

“Mentally, we were strong for 26 of the 27 innings we played this weekend,” said Head Coach Jayson Martin. “We let a couple of mistakes compound in the eighth inning….

We don’t expect that from a veteran group and they will get better at that.”

It was the second time in the series the Tigers wasted a quality start from their staff, this time coming from Hammel. The righty fanned nine and gave up only one earned run over five quality innings of work.

DePauw’s defensive struggles also continued, as the team encountered 30 mph winds during the game.

“Mentally, our problem was just accounting for and dealing with the wind conditions,” Einertson said. “[The winds] made for a lot of weird plays that normally wouldn’t happen.”

The Tigers return to action next Saturday, when they will open another threegame series against Manchester University in Westfield, Ind. The team will look to their talented staff to pick up where they left off against Anderson.

“From a pitching standpoint, we will fine tune some things with a couple of guys, but we really just hope to build on what we’ve been doing so far,” Martin said. “They were sharp and prepared physically and mentally and did a really nice job for us this weekend.”

“Mentally, our problem was just accounting for and dealing with the wind conditions. [The winds] made for a lot of weird plays that normally wouldn’t happen.”

-Connor Einertson, senior The team’s offense, led by junior third baseman Tate Stewart’s perfect three-for-three day at the plate, made up for three Tiger errors on the field.

Junior Riley Futterknecht settled down on the mound after a rough second inning, scattering four hits over six innings while allowing only two runs, both unearned.

Nick Horvath was credited with the save, as the junior reliever shut down the Ravens in the final two innings, fanning five of the six batters faced.

Right: Senior Connor Einertson waits for a ball as as runner tags first base.The Tigers went 1-2 against Anderson University over the weekend to open their season. ERIN MANN / THE DEPAUW

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The DePauw | Sports Men’s lacrosse destroys Kalamazoo for first victory of season

BY MIKE WETOSKA sports@thedepauw.com

Following the season opener loss last weekend, the DePauw men’s lacrosse team picked up their first victory of the season on Saturday in a 13-3 whooping of Kalamazoo.

The first quarter was fairly uneventful as neither team was able to get anything going within the first 10 minutes. DePauw opened up the scoring with a goal from freshman attackman Drew Monroe at the 5:33 minute mark. The Tigers were able to bury one more before the end of the quarter with a goal from junior midfielder Sam Alkema at the 2:48 minute mark.

Kalamazoo opened up the second quarter strong with a goal in the ninth minute to shrink the deficit to just one goal. But DePauw refused to let up.

DePauw furthered its slim lead when junior midfielder Nick Woerner put one away with five minutes remaining. The first half closed with the Tigers leading 3-1.

The second half of the game was where the Tigers proved themselves superior over Kalamazoo.

“We played a little sloppy in the first half but really brought the heat in the second half, especially towards the end of the game,” sophomore defenseman Jack Gomez said.

The third quarter did not look promising when DePauw let up a goal within the first two minutes. This goal served as a wake up call for the Tigers, though, as they followed by stringing together three unanswered goals from Woerner, freshman attackman Matthew Dauw and

freshman attackman Lewis Andrews.

Kalamazoo scored once again at the end of the third, but the Tigers headed into the fourth quarter with a commanding 6-3 lead.

The fourth quarter saw the best of the Tigers’ offensive execution. Their defense triumphed as well, as they did not allow a goal to Kalamazoo through the entire quarter. The Tigers capped off the game on a 7-0 run, offensively dominating Kalamazoo with a relentless attack that brought the game home. The Tigers finished with a 13-3 victory.

Both Dauw and Woerner led the team with two goals and two assists each.

Although the game was not free of mistakes, Andrews made it clear that there are no major things that need to change.

“We really just need to focus on our fundamentals and take care of the ball more to prevent turnovers,” he said.

Gomez added that improvement will come with time for this young squad.

“The more we play, the more our young team will get acclimated to playing at the college level,” he said.

This victory has generated momentum for the Tigers going forward, which they will look to carry into their next game at Cornell College on March 5.

DePauw defeated Cornell 13-0 in their only regular season meeting last year, so they have high expectations for Saturday.

The opening faceoff will be at 1 p.m. and there will be a live video feed on the DePauw Athletics webpage.

A defender trails behind junior midfielder Nick Woerner moments before scoring. Woerner racked up two goals in DePauw’s 13-3 victory over Kalamazoo College on Saturday. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAUW

Indoor track and field prepares for final meet of the season

BY AUSTIN CANDOR sports@thedepauw.com The Tigers’ final tune-up before the indoor conference championships proved successful, as the men’s team placed third and the women’s team placed sixth at the Fred Wilt Invitational in Anderson on Saturday.

“We faced tougher competition than we’ve encountered so far,”

said first-year distance runner Paul Christian. “On the other hand, a lot of people are just starting to get back into racing shape, so we should only get better moving forward.”

The meet included teams such as Union College and conference rival Wabash College.

The men’s team once again was headlined by senior Marcus Dozier, who won the shot put (16.84 meters) for the fourth time in a row this

season.

DePauw also collected solid results from their distance runners.

First-year Zach Batt (4:32.92) was second in the mile while senior Paul Watts (15:38.50) finished third in the 5K. Christian (8:48.72) finished fifth in the 3K, followed by a seventhplace finish from sophomore Polo Burguete (8:54.09).

The women were led by string of second place finishes, coming

from first-year Kaitlyn Daanen in the 60 meters (8.06 seconds) and 200 meters (26.32 seconds) as well as senior Maggie Royalty in the long jump (5.09 meters).

“We made some great improvements in all events,” first-year Dilan Palmer said. “The team is looking to work on having our best performance of the year at conference this weekend.”

Despite still having runners

sidelined by sickness or injury, Head Coach Kori Stoffregen agrees with Palmer.

“We always seem to take our game to another level during the conference meet,” Stoffregen said.

The Tigers will be traveling to Kenyon College this weekend to compete in the conference championship, their final indoor match up of the season.

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The DePauw | Sports Women’s lacrosse defeats Carthage in season opener

BY MALLORY DILLON sports@thedepauw. com

The women’s lacrosse team came out of the gate strong on Sunday after fighting back from a 6-3 halftime deficit to defeat Carthage College 9-8.

“A win is always a great way to start a season, but beyond the stats, it gave everyone on the team reaffirming confidence to then go on to the rest of our season,” said first-year attack Madi Lozanoski.

“The biggest factor in their second half comeback was their want to win. ” -Julie Sargent, head coach With 13:48 remaining in the first half, DePauw had held a 3-2 lead over the Lady Reds. However, Carthage wasn’t willing to go down without a fight.

The Lady Reds managed to turn things around and scored four unanswered goals before heading into the locker room for halftime. The Tigers then trailed 6-3.

Sophomore attackman Emma Flynn wasted no time in rallying her teammates.

Within 46 seconds of the second half, Flynn was able to net a goal, giving her team the spark that it needed.

Within a minute of Flynn’s goal, junior midfielder Emilye Denny and sophomore defenseman/midfielder Marisa

Ellison both netted goals.

After this second half burst, the match was tied at 6-6.

Flynn then scored her third goal of the game to lift the Tigers to a 7-6 lead with 21:37 remaining in the game.

The rest of the match was a tight back-and-forth battle, with both teams exchanging goals.

Senior attackman Elizabeth McCracken scored the ninth and final goal that sealed the Tigers’ comeback victory.

“The biggest factor in their second half comeback was their want to win,” Head Coach Julie Sargent said.

“They went into the half with the intent of winning, and achieved their goal.”

Flynn echoed similar remarks, stating that comeback wins have not been uncommon for this team in the past.

“I think today we just picked our heads up, stayed relaxed and played our game,” she said. “We can come back from anything if we really get to it, and we’ve definitely come back from more than three goals behind.”

Strong performances from the Tigers came from Flynn, who contributed three goals, followed by Denny with two. Lozanoski also led with six draw controls. Defensively, junior goalkeeper Liz Hawkins was able to keep the Tigers in the game with her six saves.

“The girls have been working hard for the past three weeks preparing for season, and they were ready,” Sargent said.

The ladies return to action on Wednesday at Illinois Wesleyan. The opening faceoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Women’s Basketball wins NCAC Tournament Championship, advances to NCAA Division III Tournament

BY MIKE WETOSKA sports@thedepauw.com

The DePauw women’s basketball team sealed a first place finish in the NCAC tournament with victories over Kenyon and Allegheny this weekend.

The Tigers’ semifinal game against Kenyon was closely fought throughout.

Kenyon hit a clutch layup with 10 seconds left in the game to take the lead.

Needing a miracle in the closing seconds, the Tigers shuffled the ball to sophomore guard Emily Budde, and she hit the game winning shot as time expired. As a result, the Tigers grabbed a 59-58 victory and headed into the NCAC tournament final against Allegheny on Saturday.

Winning in the final seconds of the semifinal is something out of a dream for junior guard Lex Gaumer.

“You always dream about shooting that shot or seeing that shot,” she said. “It

was just an incredible moment.”

Saturday’s game against Allegheny really wasn’t any different of a result than both times the Tigers played them during the regular season. Allegheny just couldn’t hold the game close, and it got out of hand fast.

From the very beginning of the game, the Tigers held a significant advantage over Allegheny. They outmatched them offensively, and their defense held stagnant as well. The first half saw the Tigers put up 22 points in each quarter. Meanwhile, Allegheny could not muster more than 12 points in either quarter. The Tigers walked off the court at the end of the half with a monstrous 44-23 lead.

The second half was no different. Already leading by by a mighty 21 points after the first half, the Tigers were able to pick up the pace once more and rack up another 39 points on the half. When the final buzzer sounded, the Tigers had

capped off an impressive 83-53 victory.

This was one of the most dominant performances the Tigers turned in all season. ”I honestly believe this was one of our best games of the season,” Gaumer said.

For the Tigers, this tournament win will propel them into the postseason for the 13th consecutive year. Hoping to to overcome last year’s loss in the tournament semifinal, the Tigers will look forward to March 5, where they will play the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in the first round of the Division III Women’s Basketball Tournament.

Speaking on what they need to do moving forward, Gaumer was confident that they are already doing exactly what they need to be doing.

“We just need to continue playing within ourselves and play our game,” she said. “When we play our game, we are very hard to beat.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF DEPAUW UNIVERSITY