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Colgate Engages in Conversation About Greek Life

Greek groups at ‘Gate: Colgate has five fraternities and three soroities. These organization’s Greek letters are pictured above.

By Sarah Anderson & Gaby Bianchi News Editors

On Wednesday, September 6, Colgate students started sharing a blog titled, “A Space to Critically Discuss Greek Life At Colgate,” published by seniors Nicole Lue and Taylor Washing and alumna Kathryn Deaton ’17.

At the time of publication, the blog features testimonials from 15 students who disaffiliated from Colgate sororities and fraternities and three students who never affiliated. In addition to testimonials, the blog contains an archive of published articles from The Colgate Maroon-News about Greek life since 1989.

The blog’s mission statement is available on the site’s homepage: “This website is a platform to critically address the situation of Greek life at Colgate and people’s experiences with it. We want to be clear that this is not a space in which to debate, nor a place to weigh the pros and cons of the system. There are already plenty of spaces on Colgate’s campus that celebrate the positives of Greek life, so please do not try to use this space for those purposes. We hope that by having a public platform where the campus community can openly share their critiques of Greek life, we will broaden the conversation on questioning the value of Greek life and thinking more critically on how to promote a safer, more inclusive social atmosphere at Colgate.”

Lue stated that the blog was created to give students who had disaffiliated from a Greek sorority or fraternity a platform to explain their individual reasons for leaving and to simultaneously allow students who never affiliated an outlet to express their thoughts.

“I wish something like this had existed when I was an underclassman.

I really thought the only way I’d find [a] community at Colgate was through

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a sorority, and I wish I had known there were alternatives and, importantly, people out there willing to help me find them,” Lue said.

Senior Sophie Louaillier contributed to the blog in an effort to foster dialogue across class years.

She explained her motivation for writing a testimonial.

“I’ve found that there are really important conversations happening on this campus about toxic masculinity and sexual assault, but they are mostly happening between seniors, juniors and a handful of sophomores. I felt that it was important to contribute to a space that would be more accessible by firstyears and sophomores – the ones who are rushing or will rush – in order to get them involved in these conversations,” Louaillier said.

The testimonials provide a variety of accounts and individual experiences that led the students to disaffiliate. Most blog entries expressed the belief that Greek life is exclusive and promotes a culture that plays a significant factor in the prevalence of sexual assault at Colgate.

In her testimonial, Washing apologizes for participating in the Greek life system, which she deems exclusionary to minorities, classist and a perpetuation of the gender binary. She also expresses her hope to create more spaces that promote inclusion and belonging.

Junior Leiya Salis’ testimonial explained that the lack of diversity in her sorority was a driving factor in her choice to disaffiliate.

She believes the blog is an important step for Colgate.

“I contributed to the blog because I wanted to stop lying to myself and to the rest of the campus about the problems associated with Colgate’s social scene. I was tired of being silenced and being silent. I also think this blog is a powerful act of resistance,” Salis said.

In his testimonial, senior Andrew Vallejos explains the events leading to his decision to disaffiliate from Theta Chi, also pointing to a lack of diversity.

“The phrase ‘He doesn’t fit the character of the House’ was used to weed out people who weren’t cis, straight and white,” Vallejos wrote.

Disaffiliated senior Jonathan Burton had similar feelings of discontent regarding the current state of diversity within Greek-letter organizations at Colgate.

“I don’t think that Greek life can be improved because it’s built on a system of exclusivity and entrapment. There used to be so many organizations on this campus, and I can imagine that during that time it was much more inclusive, but now everything is so concentrated into a few houses that it’s hard for different identities to find their place. There are no black chapters or other chapters of color present for the POC [people of color] community. We have no opportunity to access the same benefits as our white counterparts without having to assimilate into white circles at the cost of our pride and identity,” he said.

In addition, many of the blog posts referenced experiences when students felt Greek life contributed to the prevalance of sexual assault on campus.

Junior Gabby Durr’s testimonial was one such post, describing an incident in which she confronted a fraternity member on behalf of another woman and walked away feeling she had made a difference, only to be disappointed.

“No one in that house was held accountable that night. No one ever is. The Greek system is a terrifying, lawless land where rules of human decency do not apply,” she wrote.

While many students have praised the blog as a space for productive conversation, others, including senior Hayley Lazzari, a member of a Greek-letter organization, believe the conversation should expand beyond the scope of the online forum.

“The blogs themselves have a lot of value and the points made by the primary authors are integral in starting critical conversations about rape culture on this campus. However, one of the most important things that the space is missing is the other side of the dialogue.

There can be a lot of positive results that come from being in a sorority, and the fact that the blog is only open to unaffiliated or disaffiliated students leaves out those voices that have valid and important points on the other side of the argument,” Lazzari said.

Senior Maddie Veronis reflected on her own experience within the Greek system as an active sorority member.

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Colgate Responds to DACA Decision

By Emily Rahhal Maroon-News Staff

Colgate’s administration reaffirmed the university’s commitment to supporting students reliant on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program following President Trump’s decision to end the program, announced on Tuesday, September 5.

Trump is now calling upon Congress to find alternative protections for “dreamers,” or children of undocumented immigrants under the age of 31 who entered the United States under the age of 16, within the next six months, according to The New York Times. The program was created in 2012 under the Obama administration to protect dreamers by providing deferred deportation and renewable twoyear legal presence in the United States.

Following Trump’s announcement last week, Colgate President Brian Casey and Vice President and Dean of the College Paul J. McLaughlin II addressed the issue in emails sent to faculty, staff and students including support networks and resources for those impacted. In addition, Casey sent a letter with the New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium to members of New York’s Congressional and Senate delegations to ensure the safety of New York inhabitants dependent on DACA. “DACA beneficiaries have been outstanding students on our campuses; their presence has enriched the learning environment for all of our students. The end of DACA will diminish our campuses, our communities and our country,” the letter states.

While the topic is being recognized by the administration, junior Jocelyne Andrade feels there hasn’t been enough conversation or action around campus and fears any current motivation will soon be forgotten.

“I think Colgate is doing the bare minimum. The administration is

recognizing that there is an issue and willing to pull together ‘resources’ for those DACAmented students, but I think they could take it a step further and actually provide legal or financial assistance for those in need,” Andrade said.

Associate Professor of Economics Chad Sparber studied the repercussions of DACA on New York college campuses, particularly on public colleges and universities. The DACA program granted in-state tuition for undocumented children in New York and other states’ public colleges and universities, so this change in policy may result in a significant change in New York’s student population.

“A co-author and I examined whether this policy has had its intended effect of increasing college enrollment among young people who are likely to be residing in the U.S. illegally. We find that it does: they are about four percentage points more likely to be enrolled in college if they live in states allowing unauthorized immigrants to pay resident tuition rates,” Sparber said.

While this specific tuition issue would not affect a private institution such as Colgate, Andrade is concerned about the undocumented students on Colgate’s campus who may not have the financial means to renew their visas.

McLaughlin wrote that the school has already reached out to those they know are affected. Additional resources are available through his office, the Office of International Students, the Office of the Dean of the Faculty and Human Resources.

“I think everyone should be angry, no matter what race or creed. DACAmented students have worked their asses off for their education and their right to be in this country,” Anandre said.

Contact Emily Rahhal erahhal@colgate.edu.

The End of DACA: Protests occur outside of the White House in response to President Trump’s decision to end DACA .

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Monday, 9/4

Tuesday, 9/5

Wednesday, 9/6

Thursday, 9/7

Saturday, 9/9

10:54 a.m.: A student reported being harassed at 96 Lebanon Street by another student. Case referred for disciplinary action.

3:45 p.m.: Fire alarm at 180 Broad Street was caused by cooking.

6:19 p.m.: A resident of 118 Broad Street (Asia Interest House) was found in possession of marijuana and had been smoking in a residence hall.

Case referred for disciplinary action.

1:07 a.m.: Received a report of an underage intoxicated student at 3 Utica Street who was transported to Community Memorial Hospital by Campus Safety. Case referred for disciplinary action.

5:06 p.m.: Fire alarm at University Court Apartments was caused by cooking.

6:11 p.m.: Fire alarm at Facilities was caused by cooking.

11:42 a.m.: An ill student at McGregory Hall was transported to Community Memorial Hospital

by SOMAC ambulance.

11:51 a.m.: Fire alarm at McGregory Hall was caused by a chemical reaction.

2:17 p.m.: A staff member at the Colgate Bookstore reported a larceny.

9:36 p.m.: Fire alarm at Parker Apartments was caused by cooking.

3:16 p.m.: Fire alarm at Bryan Complex; cause undetermined.

6:56 p.m.: Fire alarm at 92 Broad Street (Phi Kappa Tau fraternity) was caused by an activated pull station.

7:09 p.m.: A resident of 92 Broad Street (Phi Kappa Tau fraternity) reported damage to a ceiling.

10:10 p.m.: Campus Safety was assisted by the Hamilton Fire Department with a fire alarm at 10-14 Utica Street; cause undetermined.

1:05 a.m.: Received a report of an underage intoxicated student at Newell Apartments who was transported to Community Memorial Hospital by Campus Safety. Case referred for disciplinary action.

11:40 a.m.: Received a report of illegal dumping at the Facilities dumpster.

Sunday, 9/10 No case activity.

President Casey Speaks at Lifelong Learning Program

By Veronica Chen Assistant News Editor

On Thursday, September 7, Lifelong Learning Program invited Colgate’s 17th president Brian W. Casey to the Colgate Inn to reflect on his pledge to American higher education and the state of Colgate. Casey divided his presentation into two categories: first, he offered his impressions and experiences during his first year and then highlighted his hopes and goals for Colgate’s future.

Before Casey was inaugurated as Colgate’s 17th president, he began his career in law and then earned his doctorate from Harvard University. Due to his background in the history of American higher education and American intellectual history, Casey came into Colgate with a host of experiences that prepared him for the responsibilities of maintaining Colgate’s core identity: honoring its academic excellence and immersive residential program while training its students for versatile lives and careers.

Casey began his speech by candidly talking about what it is like when you are a brand-new president at an old university.

“The worst thing to do when you are a president at an old university is to start making proclamations and telling people what ought to happen. We always have to remember that you have arrived at a place in the middle of the story and the middle of many stories. The first thing you have to do is that you have to learn the history of the institution. But then you also have to spend a lot of time listening to the hidden histories of any place,” Casey said.

“What happens is that when you arrive at a place, people are desperate to tell you what really happens. They think if they get to you first, that’s it. And then the next person comes and there is a slightly different variation.

But what is really interesting, in addition to hearing and correcting these stories, is what people don’t tell you about. Places actually overtly tell you certain histories and they overtly don’t tell you certain histories. It actually takes a very long time to listen to the absences in these narratives because there [are] a lot of truths,” he said.

Coming in as the 17th president, Casey emphasized the importance of establishing trust and respect among the community during his first year.

“To come into a place, you have to be very careful about what you say because if you go back in any way on any part of your word, you have lost trust. So, what’s really interesting is that people often want you to say where we are going, what the most important thing is.

They want you to put stakes in the ground very quickly.

You are likely to get them all wrong in your first year and then people don’t trust your voice anymore. So, a lot of what your first year is about is resisting the temptation to make lots of proclamations and the matter of speaking about what is true, and what you are certain about,” Casey said.

One of the most significant aspects of Casey’s first year involved the process of building his own team. At Colgate,

there are 10 members that report to the president. When Casey arrived, seven of those positions were either empty or occupied by interim individuals.

“If I look at the first 14-15 months, there were seven appointments that were made at this institution. Almost the entire senior administration was new after two to three years ago, which is extremely rare for a university,” Casey said.

Some of the newly appointed administrators include Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Investment Officer Joseph S. Hope and Provost and Dean of the Faculty Tracey Hucks, who was recently hired on July 1.

According to Casey, once positions like these start working together, progress will eventually take off. If these positions drift apart, trouble is bound to occur.

a year in review: President Brian Casey reflects on his transition to Colgate and offers his hopes for future years.

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As a whole, the learning of a place, building trust and constructing a team comprises the machinery through which a university will set its course. Casey ultimately expressed that one must also communicate with the community and its multiple constituencies. Casey’s constituencies include the board, the faculty, the students, the parents and the alumni.

Casey then transitioned into the general topic of higher education. He began by stating that an institution, whether it is a liberal arts college or a research university, operates in one of three different modes: the doldrums/ stasis, the decline, or the taking off phase.

In order to experience take off, Casey commented that you must ask yourself a series of questions about how a campus can evolve.

“You have to say to yourself, as a historian and as the leader of this university, ‘What happens? Why do places go through phases where all of a sudden, the applications have increased?’ You have try to find these moments.

What are those attributes, and what are the drivers?”

Casey said.

When these questions are asked, colleges will then gain a clearer understanding of what distinguishes them from other universities around the country.

“The first is, and the most important, and rarely spoken about, is get a clear sense of who they are. They

must understand their unique attributes. Every institution has the ‘I wish I was this place’ phenomena. ‘If only we were this. If only we looked like this.’ These types of places never take off because they are always trying to be something else. The places that look at themselves and say ‘I know who we are’ have a chance of taking off,” Casey said.

Moreover, Casey pointed out that you must also have a consistent administration that is willing to put in the work over the course of many years.

“The next thing they have to have is a consistent administration. And I mean not just a president, but longserving people in important positions. You cannot do well if you are changing your leadership every two years. The really good places often grow their own leaders.”

Casey stressed that each constituency must be on the same page in order for a university to take off.

“You have to have institutional alignment. All of those constituencies have to be aligned. The board, your parents, your students, your alumni, your locality – all have to understand where you are and where you are going. If one of those constituencies does not line up, then the university will not take off.”

Casey left the audience with one parting question: How can Colgate get itself into that take off phase?

“It definitely has to get over some handicaps. The question I get asked most of the time is ‘Is Colgate more like Williams or Dartmouth?’ I hate that question. ‘Are we a liberal arts college?’ It seems quite off, and we ultimately can’t compare ourselves to anyone. What Colgate has to say is, ‘This is who we are. We are a very large liberal arts college.’ Colgate has to understand that it is large, it has Division 1 athletics, it attracts sociable students who engage in their studies and social life with a type of energy. That’s what we are. So Colgate’s first handicap – it has to learn to understand that it is distinctive and we have to get excited about that” Casey said.

“Another handicap is that far too much administrative change and Colgate is currently locked in zero sum battles with itself. Some of these include athletics vs. academics, Greek vs. not Greek, social justice vs. tradition, big vs. little, arts vs. sciences, careerism vs. academics. If you listen to the conversations on campus, often there are a series of battles on campus. If there is anything that I am in charge of in the next two to three years is to say all of these “ors” have to be “ands.”

It has to be rephrased in a series of possibilities. We have a remarkable faculty. We have a compelling size. Division 1 Athletics is distinctive – I think that is a source of strength, energy and variety.” Casey said.

In the end, Casey brought forth his goals for what he hopes Colgate will accomplish.

“I want to put a vision before the faculty, board and alumni – a vision of a distinctive, energetic liberal arts college – and invite all the constituencies back and engage in conversation. When I look at this year, I think and I hope that people will see that this is a person who has found this energy and was able to take it through its take off stage,” Casey said.

Contact Veronica Chen

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By Gaby Bianchi

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The Student Government Association (SGA) consists of an executive and legislative branch and class councils that engage in weekly meetings to provide an outlet for student voices. This year, SGA President senior Derek Baker and Vice President senior Marie St. Claire will lead the executive branch.

SGA would like to increase its transparency in an effort to provide more representative legislation that extends to the entire student population.

“The challenges of SGA are apparent to everyone. Often we have acted as an autonomous body that is only representative of the singular voice that is found within SGA, mainly white cisgender people. This year I hope to address this as much as possible.

Marie and I both understand that it will not be a quick fix, but we hope to be a part of a much greater effort to make SGA more inclusive and supportive of all people on campus,” Baker said.

Chief of Staff senior Hayley Lazzari echoed Baker’s sentiment. This position facilitates projects that the Baker-Claire platform promised to the Colgate community during their campaign.

“More than anything, I hope to begin working to break down the barriers between identities and create a space where everyone feels free to be every part of themselves,” Lazzari said.

Lazarri believes that SGA can accomplish this feat by increasing a sense of unity between SGA and the rest of the student population.

“The biggest goal that I have for campus this year is fostering community and transparency within SGA, as well as between SGA and the students at large. One of the ways that I aim to do this is to have the different SGA bodies consistently in conversations and meetings with one another, as well as working closely with our Communications Director on his integral projects for transparency,” Lazzari said.

In an effort to make students more aware of the legislation and projects undergone by SGA, the Baker-Claire administration plans to increase SGA visibility on campus.

“This semester we will be completely updating the SGA website which will have weekly up-to-date summaries of what we plan to do and what we are currently working on,” Baker said.

Students not involved in SGA are highly encouraged to attend weekly Senate meetings that are open to the Colgate community.

This year, meetings will occur every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Persson Auditorium.

Senator senior Alex Valdez understands the time constraints of attending these weekly meetings.

“While anyone is technically allowed to sit in on senate meetings, this isn’t something many students have the ability to commit to for two hours. Until we find a way for easier access to these discourses, I, as well as many other SGA members, will remain as approachable as possible to have any conversations regarding our work,” Valdez said.

In addition to visiting the new website and attending senate meetings, St. Claire encourages students to get to know their senators.

“Students can attend future coffee hours that SGA will host to introduce students to senators. Additionally, [students] can always send us an email. We are making it of utmost importance for our SGA to be proactive resources for our student body,” St. Claire said.

In her role as Vice President, St. Claire assists the President in holding regular meetings with Colgate administration and academic departments, engaging with the Board of Trustees, and attending all cabinet and senate meetings.

The senate provides and vetoes legislation, grants and removes SGA-recognition of on-campus organizations and serves on committees. Parliamentarian junior Molly Nelson spoke to the importance of these committees.

“SGA is one of the main mediators between students and administrators on Colgate’s campus,” Nelson said.

The Budget Allocations Committee (BAC) provides funds to SGA-recognized groups such as the Center of Outreach, Volunteerism, and Education, WRCU, CUTV, and The Colgate Maroon-News. Senior Laurel Cassidy serves as the co-treasurer of the BAC alongside senior Emily Palermo to allocate approximately $400,000 to student affairs every semester.

“Every Sunday, the BAC meets with up to 10 club leaders who have requested funding, and we work with these individuals to provide the funding they need and help make their events happen. Our main goal for the semester is to fund a diverse range of programming that will cater to the interests of as many students as possible and make Colgate’s social scene more inclusive,” Cassidy said.

St. Claire understands that increasing transparency within SGA will require continuous effort this year and the semesters to follow.

“Bettering SGA’s relationship with the student body is a longterm goal that I do not foresee being accomplished within our term alone. However, I think increasing our outreach – whether it be coffee hours or supporting, via funding or publicity, incredible resources that we already have on campus, for instance, the Haven, we can begin to show students that we are there for them as their representatives,” she said.

Contact Gaby Bianchi

In arguing for the Anthropocene, Soja also cited the fact that humans are now earth’s most powerful geological force.

Studies have shown that, on an annual basis, humans move more earth materials than landslides, earthquakes, volcanoes and rivers combined.

Keith spoke next, explaining that, as a chemist working with molecular modeling, he is used to working in small time scales, which stands in vast contrast to the global nature of climate change. However, he still uses the principles he knows as a chemist to understand it, particularly Le Chatelier’s Principle. This principle explains that when one side of an equilibrium is modified, the system self-corrects. This is how he perceives the ecosystems and the disruption of extinction events.

Keith also stated that human actions and innovation are not binary choices between good and evil. He cited the example of Nitrogen activation. This innovation helped to create fertilizers to grow more food and feed the growing human population’s needs, which is often viewed as objectively good. However, it is also currently very damaging to ecosystems. He used this example to make the point that everything is complicated, everything is connected and everything is a balance of risk and reward.

Pattison discussed the implications of climate change in the future shifting food patterns, the release of new diseases from the permafrost and potential economic collapse, among many other implications. He explained that the climate humans created will continue to go to war with us in the coming decades. He also highlighted the importance of sharing stories and collaboration with others during this time, especially as people have a tendency to resist changing their minds. He feels we need to overcome these biases to come up with a “light-bulb solution.”

Haughwout introduced the term “Capitalocene” and raised the relation of capitalism and climate change. She also described various art projects that are attempting to process the current state of the planet, including one she worked on grieving lost life and biodiversity globally.

Haughwout also asserted that it is important to undo the false dichotomy of nature and culture, presenting art projects that are working to do so.

Child spoke to the role of literature in processing topics of climate change. The problems of the Anthropocene are imaginative, he explained, and the term “hyperobjects,” coined by Timothy Morton, is useful to understanding it. Hyperobjects are ideas too big to comprehend, those that reach beyond our own individual capacity of visualization. One example he mentioned was trying to grasp every Styrofoam cup used in the world. Child explored how hyperobjects and the Anthropocene are portrayed in art and literature.

During the question and answer portion of the event, questions posed to the panel included the use of new words to frame climate change, whether or not we should feel hope about the problem of climate change, what role technology should play as we tackle the problems of the Anthropocene and why some scientists continue to deny climate change.

Pattison had a lot to say on the topic of hope in the era of the Anthropocene, and whether we are too far gone.

“I’ve recently decided to slide a few more chips into this in terms of how committed I am despite teaching and doing research in this area for quite awhile. My wife is pregnant, and her due date is actually today. So you have to do something, because my daughter is not going to be able to engage in climate change with climate action planning and mitigation and adaptation strategies in an intersectional and profeminist approach for at least three or four more months,” he said.

Students felt that the diverse range of viewpoints from the faculty was valuable. Senior Rachel Weinstein especially enjoyed the varied perspectives.

“I wasn’t expecting the panel to include faculty from the English and Art departments, so I was a little taken aback by that. As the panel went on, I began to really appreciate their point of view. Another student pointed out that this was ‘an interdisciplinary panel for an interdisciplinary issue.’ This issue won’t just affect ‘hard scientists;’ it’s going to affect everyone and so everyone is going to have to be involved in the discussion,” she said.

Contact Sarah Anderson

at gbianchi@colgate.edu.

Looking Forward: Colgate’s Student Government Association plans to increase communication with the student body throughout the school year.

Faculty Panel Discusses the Anthropocene in Anticipation of Elizabeth Kolbert’s Visit

By Sarah Anderson News Editor

On September 7, students and faculty gathered to listen to five professors from varied disciplines discuss the “Anthropocene.”

The Anthropocene is the controversial proposed name under consideration for the current geologic period, referring to the fact that humans have been the dominant influence on earth during this epoch.

The panel event was organized by Associate Professor of Geography, Russian and Eurasian Studies and University Studies Jessica Graybill and Professor of Anthropology and Peace and Conflict Studies and Director of the Division of University Studies Nancy Ries. It was held in anticipation of Pulitzer-prize winning author Elizabeth Kolbert’s visit to Colgate scheduled for September 14 as part of the Living Writers series, run by Associate Professor of English Jennifer Brice. Kolbert’s book, The Sixth Extinction, explores the idea of the Anthropocene by describing ways in which humans are currently contributing to global extinctions. Kolbert’s book was the required reading for first-year students entering Colgate.

The panel consisted of five speakers, including Professor of Geology Connie Soja, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Jason Keith, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Andy Pattison, Assistant Professor of Art and Art History Margaretha Haughwout and Assistant Professor of English Ben Child. The diverse backgrounds of the speakers led to a highly interdisciplinary discussion. Each professor was allotted five minutes to share his or her perspective.

Soja opened the discussion with an explanation of geologic time scales and the context of the current era.

Soja also gave background on the previous five mass extinctions, making the point that previous extinctions were triggered by huge catastrophes, yet the current extinction was arguably triggered by humans.

“So no wonder, with the sixth extinction unfolding before our eyes and as we speak, that homo sapiens, our species, has been likened to a rogue, home-grown asteroid,” she said.

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Colgate Students Reflect on Greek Life

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“I’ve had a very positive experience in my sorority so far. It truly has brought me to my lifelong friends and some of my fondest memories. It has also, and perhaps most importantly, given me access to a strong and wide network of women that I will be able to use for the rest of my life,” Veronis said. However, Veronis expressed some disappointment in the way Greek life functions on Colgate’s campus.

“Greek life has let me down in some areas, however. For one, I am perplexed and upset by the fact that fraternities have a monopoly on hosting social events. Sometimes I feel as though my organization is constrained by archaic traditions and governed by superficial and empty rhetoric.

Perhaps my grievances have more to do with the national chapter than the school, but aspects like these foster an unequal gender power structure here at Colgate,” Veronis said.

Colgate President Brian Casey echoed this sentiment while reflecting on the merits of the Greek life system. Casey believes that Greek life offers an important sense of tradition and community that Colgate itself does not facilitate.

“At their best, what these organizations can do is provide community [and] ritual, which is important, and they provide a sense of continuity, in that you’re belonging to an organization that has multiple years of connection with alumni. I think that at a place like Colgate, it is filling a gap that Colgate itself hasn’t provided. We have very few ceremonies, compared to every school that I’ve been to. We have very few things that bind us in community. We have very few experiences where you can immediately experience tradition, so they offer that,” Casey said.

Casey also addressed arguments that cite Greek life as a contributing factor to sexual assault, but he understands that sexual assault cannot be tied exclusively to Greek life.

“You look at studies and they say that creating single-gender organizations where alcohol is

served is actually a remarkably poor way of arranging a social life. And what we’ve created at this institution is that the vast majority of our social gatherings are now administered by five male units. If you are a group of women on this campus, it is very hard for you to have a large event … [The] sexual assaults that we have recorded occurred in the frats and out of them. There is a danger in saying that this is an ‘either-or’ issue, because it allows you to ignore other problems,” Casey said.

Junior Charlie O’Connell spoke to his own experience as an active member of Greek life in regard to combating sexual assault.

“I think that important steps are being taken toward prevention, through educational sessions that every house has attended and the importance placed on proper monitoring during parties.

Speaking to my experience with these changes, our fraternity has begun to post a list of event monitors available to speak with at every party should somebody feel uncomfortable and want to bring something to the attention of the house. The conversations about what can and should be done to make parties a safe space for everyone to enjoy are very important, and need to occur across campus in order to incite positive change,” O’Connell said.

Senior Mack Neary, current Vice President of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, viewed his experience with Greek life in both a positive and negative light.

“My experiences have been very mixed. All the cliche positive stuff, I like to party and I’ve met some of my best friends through Greek life. The problem is that almost all of my positive experiences have been positive for selfish reasons. But what’s more important are the negative aspects.

The people that I know and love as individuals will still buy into a toxic group-think that causes so much pain and suffering among others and ourselves. I’ve watched friends battle with addiction, self-harm and other forms of mental illness to the incredible indifference of people who are quick to say that [they] would do anything for one another,” Neary said.

Students held various positions on what the administration could do to improve the Greek life situation at Colgate. Senior Liz Arenare, who wrote a blog post on her experience as an unaffiliated woman at Colgate, shared her thoughts.

“I think that the first step is for the administration to address discrepancies in the way that fraternity parties are regulated/disciplined as compared to other social events. I would encourage the student body to challenge themselves to explore less mainstream social outlets, and resist the heavy peer pressure to behave only a certain way and attend only certain events,” Arenare said.

Casey would like to see a change in Greek life where accountability becomes a priority.

“It is a privilege to be able to continually have a house that you get to pick people to live in.

And with privilege comes a lot of responsibility.

I don’t think we’ve ever asked them to live up to their responsibilities. I think we spend a whole lot of time trying to regulate, and now we need to start asking them to perform better. At my last place, they made every student group justify themselves. We need to start asking them, ‘What are you contributing to this culture?’” Casey said.

Many contributors have received positive feedback on the blog, with some exceptions.

“The reactions to the blog have been overwhelming. We’ve had thousands of views and so many messages of positivity from people all around the Colgate community. I also want to emphasize that new testimonials will be added, so please continue to check back. As expected, although significantly less, there has been some negativity. To those people I say this – this blog isn’t meant to attack you, it’s not meant to judge you, it’s about making Colgate a better place. This issue is not about personal vendettas, it is truly about engaging the entire campus in making Colgate a better, more inclusive place for current and future students,” Lue said.

However, Washing reported that an anonymous text message had been sent to

several of the blog contributors expressing anger at the accusation that Greek life is exclusive.

The annual Greek life recruitment period began at Colgate on September 12 and will continue through September 16. Affiliated, disaffiliated and unaffiliated students had varying opinions regarding the current recruitment period.

Senior Mariam Nael, who participated in recruitment two years ago but did not affiliate, warned that the recruitment process can be confusing. She came to Colgate not intending to join Greek life, but found herself rushing sophomore year anyway. She instructed students to be cognizant of the social pressure of joining Greek life and commented on the natural tendency for students to gravitate toward those they are most similar to based on appearance, background or identity during the brief recruitment process.

“What happens during rush is they make you want it even if you don’t really want it … For people who are on the fence, don’t do it,” she said.

However, other Colgate students felt that recruitment can be a valuable process for a variety of reasons.

Junior Alex Goldych, a member of a Greekletter organization, believes she can create change by remaining as an affiliated member.

“I would like to believe that if I left my organization, it would actually be a negative thing,” Goldych said. “I keep being told that Greek life isn’t going anywhere, so I believe that during the rest of my time here our Greek system will still exist, and if I leave I will no longer have that platform from which to evoke change.

I am very aware that the system is not perfect, but I know that the weight of a large group is heavier than myself alone, and I trust the women in my organization to hear me, hear my needs and help to create positive change wherever possible.”

The entirety of the blog posts can be accessed at https://colgategreeklife.wordpress.com/.

Contact Sarah Anderson & Gaby Bianchi at mn.news@colgate.edu.

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Measuring My Life in Strokes

Allie Aiello

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By Allie Aiello The Strokes came into my life when I was 13-years-old. I was sitting around in a classroom with one of my friends during an unsupervised study hall, talking about some band I had just discovered through the iTunes free song of the week. My friend said she had a song recommendation for me, and pulled out her iPod. We shared earbuds as she played one of the most popular tracks from Is This It, the 2001 album widely considered to be the best of the Strokes. “Someday,” with its guitar riffs and lead singer Julian Casablancas’ tired and gravelly voice, was unlike anything I had ever heard before. That night, I went home and listened to the entire album, downloading all of the songs from Limewire.

When you’re 13, everything feels like it’s either the beginning or end of the world.

Discovering the Strokes was both a beginning and an end, an answer to a question I didn’t even know I was asking. I was a sheltered 13-year-old, so a lot of what they sang about went over my head. Yet I didn’t need to be fully experienced in love or loss to grasp the essence of their albums or the inherent coolness of their music.

Although I wasn’t listening to the Strokes 24/7, without even trying, they became a soundtrack to my life. Somehow, one of their songs would pop up on shuffle at just the right moment. When I got into a huge fight with my best friend at the age of 14 (a fight indirectly caused by #teenangst), I had “Ize of the World” on repeat. Julian roaring into the microphone, lamenting the cycle of humanity through a lyrical commentary on modern society, opened my eyes to my place in the world and the overall meaninglessness of life without relationships. My friend and I made up soon after.

Life went on. I graduated from high school in 2014, rediscovering the Strokes many times throughout. I even had the opportunity to see them perform live at their second show in three years at Governor’s Ball in New York City when I was 18. Screaming the words alongside tens of thousands of strangers in the extreme heat was simultaneously exhilarating and freeing. It was an experience that I carried to college, an experience that I thought of when I drove up to Colgate for my senior year at the age of 21. “Is This It,” the titular track of the iconic album that captivated me years ago had just started playing on some old Spotify playlist I was listening to. I realized how much my life had transformed in the past eight years – from middle school, to high school and finally to my last chapter of college. The reality of what exactly I was heading back to – not just Colgate, but both a beginning and an end – washed over me, and I felt more connected to my 13-year-old self than I had in a long time. We were both unaware of everything that lay ahead, stumbling through life and waiting for something. 13-year-old me found her something through music. This time, I had the music.

The song ended, and I continued my drive through Chenango Valley’s rolling hills and green fields, speeding toward my destination, the sun glinting off my windshield.

This was it.

Contact Allie Aiello

at aaiello@colgate.edu.

Sustainability Column: Coffee Break

By MAtt Froelich Class of 2019

I want you to take a second and think about your morning routine – if you’re not a coffee drinker then I apologize because this will not be directly relatable. Most mornings, I make my way up the hill and stop in the Coop for a large cup of coffee. Kathy swipes my ‘Gate card and I go over to the coffee and pour myself a boiling hot cup. I gulp the coffee down and then I head to class – stopping only to throw my cup out.

Looking around my classes and at the library, I can tell that this is the daily routine for most of us on this campus, as well as all over the world. It is convenient and easy to simply use a disposable cup, and frankly once it is in the trash it is out of our minds.

I am just as guilty of contributing to this problem. However, my goal this semester is to do my best to stop. Not stop drinking coffee, because it would be impossible for me to be functioning in the morning or to finish a paper at 2 a.m. without it. Instead, I would like to reduce my own part in the making of this unnecessary waste. In fact, according to Recycling Advocates’ website, if a person buys one cup of coffee or tea every day and drinks it out of a disposable cup, they would create around 23 pounds of waste in one year alone. If we all reduced our use of these cups, imagine the amount of trash that would be saved every year.

I believe that this is a very achievable goal for us as a campus. While it might not always be convenient to carry a reusable cup around and to wash it constantly, the amount of waste and energy that could be saved is worth it. And if you are not a coffee drinker, it can still be an aim goal to use a reusable water bottle instead of taking to-go cups from the Coop or plastic water bottles. These are small goals that we hopefully can strive to complete in an effort to better our environment. On top of that, I hear that there is even a small discount given at the Hieber Café if you bring your own mug. What’s there to lose?

Contact Matt Froelich

at mfroelich@colgate.edu.

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What’s Left

Being Right

Save Me the Excuses

Let Congress Legislate

By Eli Cousin

By Brett Wakeman

Assistant Commentary Editor

Maroon-News Staff

On the Decision to Phase-Out DACA

Save me the excuses. I mean it – I am tired of hearing the Trump administration spew bogus explanations for Trump’s bigoted agenda. After announcing his intention to terminate the DACA program in six months, Trump received mass backlash from members on both sides of the aisle.

Trump aimed to deflect criticism by making claims such as “the act was unconstitutional” and enlisting Attorney General Jeff Sessions to smear DACA recipients by painting them as a danger to American communities. The administration also stressed that we are a nation based on law and order – whatever that means.

Here’s a message for President Trump: cut the bulls**t. The majority of Americans are not fooled by your excuses, and it is not difficult to see your true motivations.

Who among us is so naive as to believe that Trump’s DACA decision was based upon the constitutionality of the act? When we consider Trump’s campaign rhetoric and hard-line immigration approach, it is clear that this is a decision aimed to further ignite Trump’s core base. By announcing his plan to end DACA, Trump is taking a direct shot at undocumented immigrants, Barack Obama’s legacy and even the sizable portion of the Republican party that acknowledges immigrant children should not suffer because of the decisions of their parents. All of this has Trump’s base licking its lips.

On Twitter, users were quick to point out that ending DACA cannot possibly be about “the rule of law” when Trump pardoned disgraced Sheriff Joe Arpaio days earlier. What can be said about an administration that, after granting freedom to a man who illegally profiled Latinos, also puts the future of 800,000 young, law-abiding immigrants in jeopardy? Nothing good.

In recent years, there has been a bipartisan consensus that children who were brought to America at a young age should not be punished for their parents’ decision to immigrate to the United States illegally. Even Trump seemed onboard with this stance, at one point saying that he believed the DACA program consisted of “absolutely incredible kids.” Now, Trump is going back on his word, and the potential implications for DACA recipients are life-altering.

Trump was right in his initial assessment of these “incredible kids.” DACA recipients are a boost to our economy and present no credible criminal threat. In order to be accepted as a DACA applicant, you must complete a comprehensive background check; if a recipient were to be arrested, they could be stripped of their DACA status without even being convicted. When Sessions stepped out to the podium and told the American people that repealing DACA would create more jobs and make our communities safer, he was once again pushing a false narrative to justify a bigoted agenda. Why would Sessions and Trump smear a group of lawful, hardworking immigrants? The answer, sadly, has to do entirely with the pigment of their skin, rather than the legality of the Act. It’s not difficult to see that Trump’s announcement, like so many other of his policies, is racially motivated.

Trump’s talk of “the rule of law” is a pathetic justification for jeopardizing the livelihood of 800,000 children and young adults. As Trump aims to further indulge his core base of far-right nationalists, he will surely continue to deflect criticism with a barrage of false narratives and asinine explanations. At this point, Donald, why bother with the excuses?

Contact Eli Cousin

at ecousin@colgate.edu.

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Recently, President Trump announced that he would end DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) after a six-month delay, giving Congress time to work out a solution. This announcement came just before 10 states were set to initiate lawsuits against the program.

Created by President Obama through an executive order, DACA is an abuse of executive power. A program of this scale and on an issue as divisive as immigration deserves the input of Congress. President Obama even said in 2011 before he established this program that it was not to be done by the executive.

“There are enough laws on the books by Congress that are very clear in terms of how we have to enforce our immigration system that for me to simply, through executive order, ignore those congressional mandates would not conform with my appropriate role as president,” Obama said.

In fact, Obama went on the record 22 times stating he lacked the appropriate authority to establish a program such as DACA. However, in typical Obama fashion, he went ahead and ignored his own words and his “appropriate role as president.”

In doing so, Obama did a great disservice to the hundreds of thousands of people affected by DACA. He gave them a false sense of security under a program that in his own words was “not a permanent fix, [but] a temporary stopgap measure.”

He also subjected them to a legal nightmare as the odds of DACA not holding up in court and following a similar path of his failed DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans) were high. With numerous states threatening to follow up on their successful stopping of DAPA with litigation against DACA, President Trump was right to act. By giving Congress the ability to create a proper immigration law, he is restoring proper constitutional order and ensuring strong legal framework. This is the way the country is meant to govern, not by a pen and a phone.

Of course the left, as usual, is outraged and inconsolable over the thought of someone actually following the Constitution. Before proclaiming the world is ending, wait and see the proposed policy and text of the bill.

Immigration is an issue that is not to be treated lightly. Millions of people’s lives are impacted by this and it will have a key role in shaping our nation in the coming decades.

Regardless of your stance on the immigration issue, DACA is a flawed program that was created through improper methods. One individual should not be solely responsible for the lives of 800,000 people. This is why it is now up to Congress to live up to its intended function and create legislation.

Contact Brett Wakeman

at bwakeman@colgate.edu.

When Disaster Strikes

By Maggie Dunn

By Kate Hinsche

Class of 2019

Assistant Commentary Editor

Colgate is definitely not the most accessible campus, and walking from the Parker Apartments or from downtown can be difficult. The cruisers are not always reliable, either because they aren’t on time or are filled with students who also don’t want to make the trek up the hill. Carpooling can also be difficult to arrange and unreliable depending on your friends. That’s why Colgate has come up with a fantastic, new and sustainable solution to this problem: Green Bikes.

Green Bikes are available to rent out on a monthly basis for only $15. The fact that it’s monthly means you don’t have to pay for those months when there is ten feet of snow on the ground and you can barely walk, let alone think about riding a bike. If you don’t have a car, it’s much faster than walking, and saves you time during your morning commute.

Green Bikes are such an important addition to Colgate’s campus because they are sustainable. Bikes take less energy to produce than a car and require no toxic batteries or fuel. While this may not have the biggest impact in a small town such as Hamilton, it is important to think about the improvement of overall air quality from reduced greenhouse gas emissions. These are values that Colgate students will learn and take with them elsewhere, improving bigger, more densely populated and polluted cities.

Bikes are also better than carpooling or taking the cruiser because no gas is used. It also saves you money because gas is expensive, whereas a simple $15 per month for two or three months out of the year is definitely worth it for the environment’s sake.

Forming sustainable habits is an important thing to think about in terms of bikes. If at first it seems more laborious and hard to ride your bike everyday, that’s simply because you aren’t used to it.

Making biking a part of your daily ritual is as easy as making driving a part of your ritual. And if one day it’s raining or really hot or you’re just not feeling it, take a break and catch the cruiser.

Not only are bikes super important for the environment, they’re also really important for your health.

Many people do not exercise every day, and especially as a student – where we can be sitting in class, lab or the library for long amounts of time – it is important to get that five, 10 or 15 minute bike ride in to help your body. You don’t have to bike up the giant hill, but biking from Parker or downtown can give you plenty of time to get that daily cardio in.

Why not make the effort to do your part for the environment and for your body? Contact Green Bikes at greenbikes@colgate.edu, grab a bike and get pedaling today!

Contact Maggie Dunn

If you’re a sexually active person on Colgate’s campus, you have an answer to the question, “What was your worst hookup ever?” Even more likely, you have two or three suppressed memories that are all vying for that title. I believe there are two categories of bad hookups. There are the awkward ones that were bad because someone said something weird, or your teeth knocked together the whole time, or your partner was just plain bad at sex. Then there are the catastrophes. The ones that no one can prepare you for, including your mom, your cool older cousin or any number of Cosmopolitan issues. The I-will-neverlive-this-down kind of sexual mistake. If you haven’t lived through one, you’ve heard stories. Accidentally punching your partner in the face, an allergic reaction to lube, peeing yourself, vomiting in the heat of the moment – these are the narratives we’d like to be excluded from.

Unintentionally hitting someone, breaking out in a burning rash, peeing your pants and puking are all terrible things on their own, but any of them happening mid-hookup makes Hell feel like a place on earth (Hamilton, NY). Any kind of sexual encounter is supposed to be wet, wild and, above all else, sexy.

Despite sex being the most human act a person could engage in, most of hookup culture revolves around denying our humanity. We have to be perfect, with no feelings and no mistakes. To have something go this horrifically wrong in a moment that is supposed to be flawless is traumatizing. You are likely with someone you don’t know well, and although hookups are rarely intimate, they are always exposing.

You’re vulnerable with a stranger, and they see you at your absolute worst. It feels like a tornado just blew through your life without warning.

How do you rebuild after the devastation? There’s no way to plan how to react in the moment, and there’s no way to know how your partner will handle it. They could be understanding and compassionate, or they could get angry. Any number of reactions are possible. How you feel and what you do in the moment of crisis is not nearly as important as how you handle the emotional repercussions in the morning. You’re probably terrified to ever see that person again, and more so afraid to continue engaging in hookup culture.

It’s fine to worry and be scared, but in the wise words of Big Sean, “Last night I took an L, but tonight I bounce back.” Holding back from sexual desire because you fear failure creates a taboo around something that is already very taboo in our culture. There’s nothing healthy about taboo.

You’ve already survived the storm, so for your own health and happiness, bounce back tonight.

Contact Kate Hinsche

at mdunn@colgate.edu.

at khinsche@colgate.edu.

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ALANAPalooza Overcomes Setbacks

By Lauren Hutton Maroon-News Staff

In The Light Ellen Hutchinson

By Sonali Byrd Maroon-News Staff

Senior Ellen Hutchinson has definitely found a way to make Colgate her own these past few years. As a native of Cleveland, Ohio, she is both a baseball and basketball fan (go Cavs!). Hutchinson’s decision to attend Colgate was definitely a little chaotic, and she recalls the series of events that landed her at 13 Oak Drive.

“I decided to visit last minute at the end of a week-long college road trip with my family. I almost didn’t apply, but when I got accepted, I decided to do a second go-around with my parents. My tour guide was really involved and the atmosphere was exciting. The Chipwich was also a major selling point, for sure,” Hutchinson said.

Hutchinson takes a wide variety of classes here at Colgate as a biology and political science double major, and she is working toward her lifelong dream of being a pediatric physician.

“I did a book report in grade school about one of the first female doctors, Elizabeth Blackwell, and ever since then I dreamed of being a pediatric physician.

I loved science throughout high school and I volunteered at a local hospital, so I knew I wanted to work with people in the medical field,” Hutchinson said.

Outside of class, Hutchinson is involved in a wide range of activities. She is a Community Leader, a member of the varsity women’s rowing team, a co-leader of Peer Health Educators, a student researcher in a biology lab, a student tutor for Evolution, Ecology and Diverity (Biology 181) and a swim lesson instructor.

When asked to reflect back on the years she has spent at Colgate, Hutchinson says it is her friends and professors that have truly made her experience memorable. When asked to give one piece of advice to a younger version of herself or someone just beginning their Colgate journey, Hutchinson had some words of wisdom.

“Stay true to yourself, but keep an open mind because people change and friend groups evolve. I wish I knew the importance of self-care when I was a first-year student. Taking a five minute walk or calling your best friend to catch up makes a world of difference when you are having a stressful day. Also, continually asking yourself what you want and need will help you find personal happiness and your niche on campus,” Hutchinson said.

With music blaring, dance performances captivating crowds and the smell of barbecue infiltrating the air outside of the Africana, Latin American, Asian American and Native American Cultural Center (ALANA), this year’s ALANAPalooza proved both lively and meaningful.

While initially scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on September 7, rain pushed the event’s starting time to 5 p.m. Ultimately the weather remained clear enough to avoid relocating inside. Faculty and students gathered to enjoy barbecue, ice cream, free T-shirts and a plethora of favors from various clubs on campus that strive to create an inclusive environment for the Colgate community.

While DJ Tay began his set after initial technical difficulties, the vibrant and upbeat atmosphere was apparent from the start.

“There are some technical difficulties with the DJ, but this is a great turnout so I’m excited about that. I like the fact that everybody is improvising and the vibe is still good. I think it shows that the staff is flexible, and you can’t fix everything but regardless do your best,” Assistant Dean and Director of International Student Services Kerra Hunter said.

A variety of organizations including Mosaic, Women’s Studies, LGBTQ Initiatives, African and Latin American Studies (ALST), Latin American Student Organization, South Asian Culture Club, Black Student Union, African Student Union and Sisters of the Round Table reached out to student attendees to talk about the respective clubs.

WHAT A ‘GATE TIME: MELANATED dance group delivers an energetic performance at ALANAPalooza.

Olivia Lum

Junior Alicia Carter spoke with students about Mosaic.

“You don’t have to be multicultural to join, but a lot of members identify as multicultural, whether they’re international students or they’re biracial or transracially adopted. Our main goal is to educate about multiculturalism, but also to create a sense of community and a group of friends,” Carter said.

Another table focused on LGBTQ initiatives and encouraged individuals to join Lambda, a group for queer and questioning students, and Queer People of Color.

“We’re just here to raise awareness of the opportunities and resources that are available on campus. We have this thing called ‘The Closet’ or ‘A Closet’ specifically for transgender or gender nonconforming people who are maybe trying to transition publicly or feel more at home in their own bodies,” senior Taylor Huffer said.

The Closet collects clothes for individuals who may not have the resources to alter their closet or dress in a manner that is most comfortable to them.

“We just try to make sure that Colgate is living up to its name in being equitable to students,” Huffer said.

Another booth provided information on the ALST concentration and related clubs and activities.

Senior Alma Brizio, who has attended ALANAPalooza for the past four years, discussed the benefits of promoting there.

“It’s definitely been successful in getting people to sign up to get newsletters and support our events throughout the year and get the word out about the program,” Brizio said.

Halfway through the event, dance group MELANATED performed several songs on the center of the patio. The crowd made room for the performance and remained captivated throughout the piece.

“That was a great performance. They were really in unison and there was lots of character in each of their individual performances as well. It was good stuff,” first-year Kenny Linder said.

Many attendees appreciated the inclusive and unifying nature of the event. “I’m attending because I feel like this is a very safe space. Personally, I’m a POC [Person of Color] and there are a lot of POCs here so I just feel comfortable and accepted. It’s also fun,” sophomore Diana Dimas said.

Despite initial technological and weather-related struggles, this year’s ALANAPalooza proved both spirited and meaningful for many members of the Colgate community.

Contact Lauren Hutton at lhutton@colgate.edu.

Food Critic’s Corner: 8 Fresh

By Tristan Niskanen Maroon-News Staff

8 Fresh, located across the street from the Colgate Bookstore and next to the Old Stone Jug, is Hamilton’s newest restaurant.

It’s a Mexican-inspired grill that offers everything from quesadillas and burritos to wraps and salads, providing a casual dining experience that mimics Chipotle and Qdoba, among others.

The new location is the second 8 Fresh to open in the Upstate New York area. There’s already one located at 8 College Street at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. The restaurant boasts plenty of room with booths, tables and even a few couches by a TV. On every table sits a Magic 8 Ball.

I walked into 8 Fresh after strolling by my favorite restaurant in town, Royal India Grill.

Although I could’ve gone for some curry, I was determined to try the new place in town.

At 7 p.m., an hour before 8 Fresh closes, the place was empty. A song by Tears for Fears played on the radio and a mysterious metal outline of a lizard adorned the wall.

8 Fresh’s menu is organized by two broad categories: “Fresh Mexican” and “Lettuce Eat.” I ordered the Super Bowl with chicken from the “Fresh Mexican” menu. The dish is basically a customizable burrito bowl. I made my bowl, added hot sauce and went to my table where the Magic 8 Ball sat staring at me. I picked it up and asked, “Will I have a good meal?” The Magic 8 Ball replied, “Outlook not so good.”

I pushed past the Magic 8 Ball’s warning and hoped for the best. My first bite was guacamole and it was, of course, delicious. The next few bites were a bit disappointing, however, because the flavor was missing a certain “it” factor. Though the ingredients were all fresh, the overall taste was bland. The hot sauce was mild until you added extra Tabasco. My Super Bowl wasn’t bad but it wasn’t as tasty as I wanted it

Contact Sonali Byrd at sbyrd@colgate.edu.

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EATING FRESH: Hamilton’s newest restaurant, 8 Fresh, brings Tex-Mex to

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to be either. For a $10 meal, I was not satisfied, and if I wanted to add a bottled drink, I would have to add an extra $3 plus tax. The price is a little steep for what you get.

What disappointed me was not so much the food, but rather 8 Fresh’s untapped potential. This restaurant has the opportunity to be the number one spot. It’s healthy, convenient and could be delicious. To capitalize more on its potential, 8 Fresh should extend its hours and improve its spices.

The Jug is next door, so why not stay open later? You can get a good pre- and post-Jug crowd at 8 Fresh. Add some kick to your sauce, and don’t be afraid to spice up your already fresh ingredients. Combine your “Fresh Mexican” and “Lettuce Eat” menus to avoid an identity crisis.

Although I did not have a good first impression of 8 Fresh, I will not let that control my opinion of this establishment because I welcome new restaurants to this small college town. Some people already have the 8 Fresh craze and are very happy with the food.

“As a Californian, I’m a bit of a Mexican food snob but I liked 8 Fresh,” senior Alex Rosenthal said.

“It’s good, much better than Chipotle with comparable prices,” junior Nicholas Poche said.

There seem to be mixed reviews on 8 Fresh, but the same goes for the infamous New York Pizzeria, better known as “Slices.” You’ll hear that Slices is the best pizza ever or that it tastes like cardboard. The same goes for 8 Fresh. Try it and find out for yourself.

Contact Tristan Niskanen at tniskanen@colgate.edu.

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September 14, 2017

Homecoming Kick-off : Reel Big Fish Performs for Colgate Crowd

By Tristan Niskanen Maroon-News Staff

By the time I arrived at Whitnall Field on Friday for the Homecoming concert and bonfire, I was already too late for a free T-shirt. It was 8:52 p.m. and the headliner, Reel Big Fish, was about to take the stage. I missed Alyssa Rose, the opener, but I heard that she put on a feel-good set. She’s from Upstate New York so she probably felt at home performing here.

There was a moderate turnout for the event. The main attraction seemed to be the allure of free food, especially from food trucks.

There’s a theory that food actually tastes better from a food truck.

I didn’t come up with the theory, nor do I know if I agree with it or not, but the point is that the food was extremely satisfying.

There were five food trucks that offered everything from empanadas to mini wood-fired pizzas. The personal pizzas from Toss ’N Fire were thin-crust pies that really hit the spot.

Everyone seemed to either be in line for the food trucks or staying warm by the fire. The longest line was for the empanadas, but no food truck seemed to disappoint.

“Come Fry With Me’s mac ‘n cheese bites saved the night.

It’s true that you can’t go wrong with good food and a bonfire,” sophomore Diana Flores said.

At 9 p.m., Reel Big Fish began its performance. Reel Big Fish is a third-wave ska band that achieved some fame in the ‘90s. They still have a moderate following and tour intermittently.

“Can we talk about Reel Big Fish? I listened to them in 1997 in high school. It’s mind blowing that they’re playing Homecoming at Colgate in 2017. Who made that choice?” Colgate’s Head of Research and Instruction librarian Josh Finnell said.

Reel Big Fish opened with a cover of “The Final Countdown.”

Instantly, I spotted and heard the best part of the band, the trombone player. The band then went into some of their own songs off albums like Everything Sucks, Turn the Radio Off, and Cheer Up! Midway through their set, they played their most well-known song, “Sell Out.” The band also played many covers. They started with Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and eventually they covered Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’.” This is an unfortunate trend among ska bands today. I saw a Sublime cover band that did a similar tactic. They play the same chords and sing the lyrics of different famous songs, while acting very clever even though the trick gets old after the first cover. Some student yelled out during Reel Big Fish’s karaoke moment and said, “We get it, you’re fake famous!”

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Although Reel Big Fish was not the best band to have for the Homecoming concert, the night was still a fun time with friends under the stars on a crisp and cool night.

“There was great energy and the band was enthusiastic. They were musically talented and were committed to putting on a good show,” sophomore Katie Robertson said.

“I stopped by to try the food trucks. I got some tacos that were good but the line was long. The band was entertaining during the wait and the bonfire was a great place to talk with friends because it was a little cold,” sophomore Cal Slavitt said.

As I made my way back to my dorm, I thought of the night’s events. It was a fun time, but it just didn’t seem to fulfill the idea of Homecoming. Homecoming should be about community and celebration. I felt that most of the school was absent for the concert and bonfire. The event was informal and the whole night seemed nonchalant. I would have liked to see a more cohesive and connected student body. We should be celebrating our time and our school together. I just don’t think this was the right event for that.

Contact Tristan Niskanen at tniskanen@colgate.edu.

Reel Big fish: The Homecoming concert featured performances by Alyssa Rose and ‘90s ska band, Reel Big Fish.

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13 Beats of the Week

By Jonathan Santiago Arts & Features Editor

1. “Champagne and Pools” by Hoodie Allen feat. Blackbear and Kyle Two great things in one great song, what more could you want?

Hoodie Allen really shines in his best song since “No Interruption.”

2. “Star Crossed” by 3Lau Wait? Did he really put 3Lau, that random DJ that came to Colgate three SPWs ago, on this list? Well yes, this single is a pretty cool song with some great electronic beats.

3. “Plot Twist” by Marc E. Bassy and Kyle College is full of plot twists, like those tests you study a whole week for and get a “C” on, or the ones you study for the night before and ace.

This song is about how the feels can hit you when you least expect it.

4. “Higher Ground” by ODESZA feat. Naomi Wild ODESZA pulls out all the stops for this song off their new album, A Moment Apart. Following their usual style of catchy beats, this song doesn’t disappoint.

5. “Sunsets for Somebody Else” by Jack Johnson Jack Johnson sticks to his all too successful style with his most recent album, All the Light Above It Too. This song makes great use of soothing guitar melodies and Johnson’s unique vocals.

6. “Up All Night” by Beck A surefire way to get you stoked for your next workout or group activity, this song will have you jamming while it plays.

7. “Night Moves” by Bob Seger This song is also probably on your dad’s grilling playlist, but it’s still a great tune to hang out to.

8. “Give Me Strength” by Neil Young Originally recorded in 1976, this song comes from one of Young’s archival releases. Young sings of heartache and its ensuing sadness. We can all relate to Young on this one, and that might be what makes this song so good.

9. “You’re the Best Thing” by U2 You probably haven’t listened to U2 since they audaciously added themselves to your iTunes account or since your dad was playing “With or Without You” at your last grilling session, but we have to give credit where credit is due, and U2 really hit a homerun with this one.

10. “4u” by Blackbear From their album Deadroses that was released in 2015, this song is just what you need for your next group hangout or a good beat for your first all-nighter at the library.

11. “Get Some” by Ghosted and Kamille The smooth voice and relaxing beats of this song will have you saying, “Wait, is she really singing that?” Though it might take you by surprise at first, this song is sure to make it to your playlist eventually.

12. “More Than You Know” by Axwell / Ingrosso This song is one of those all-around great jams for any occasion.

“More Than You Know” is an uplifting song about speaking your mind and telling that special someone how you feel.

13. “Novacane” by Frank Ocean This song will hopefully numb the pain of all of the first few weeks of classes and get you ready to put your best foot forward for the weeks to come.

Contact Jonathan Santiago at jsantiago@colgate.edu.

Your Week in Preview

By Mara Stein

Assistant Arts & Features Editor

Living Writers Series: Elizabeth Kolbert On Thursday, September 14, the English department will kick off its annual “Living Writers” series with a reading by Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction. The book, which traces man-made climate change, won a 2015 Pulitzer Prize and was listed as one of The New York Times’ top 10 books of the year in 2014. Hear from the author at 4:30 p.m. at the Colgate Memorial Chapel.

ETC Presents: A Teeny Tiny Show On September 14 at 7 p.m., Colgate’s Experimental Theater Company is kicking off its year with a sketch comedy performance in Donovan’s Pub. Watch this hilarious show with some friends and stay afterwards for information about auditioning for the group.

Brown Commons Coffeehouse Music Series Kick-off On Thursday, September 14, Brown Commons will present the first performance in its coffeehouse music series. The Sea The Sea, an indie folkpop duo (Chuck Costa and Mira Stanley), will provide the music while the Utica Coffee truck will provide coffee and treats for just a dollar apiece.

Don’t miss this fun event at 8 p.m. in 110 Broad Street, the social house for Brown Commons.

Friday Night Film Series: An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power This week’s Friday Night Film Series is a special, ticketed event at the Hamilton Movie Theater. An Inconvenient Sequel is the follow up film to Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth, which premiered in 2006 and outlined the dangers of global warming. Now, watch as Gore continues his fight to influence environmental policy. Register online for your free ticket to the 5 p.m. showing on Friday, September 15.

ENST Brown Bag: Air Pollution Dr. Qingyu Meng, Assistant Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health at the Rutgers School of Public Health, will present this Brown Bag on Friday, September 15. As you eat Hamilton Whole Foods, learn about the profound impact of air pollution on public health. Don’t miss the conversation at 12:15 p.m. in the ALANA Cultural Center multipurpose room.

We are stars In this VisLab show, learn about chemistry, carbon and the cosmos. Narrated by acclaimed actor Andy Serkis, We Are Stars details humanity’s understanding of where exactly we come from.

Head to the Ho Tung Visualization Lab in the Ho Science Center on Friday, September 15 at 7:15 p.m. to find out just how “explosive” our origins really are.

Can’t make it? We Are Stars will be playing through September 30, so be on the lookout for more showtimes.

Contact Mara Stein at msstein@colgate.edu.

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Alternative Cinema: Portrait of Jason

By Kaylie Jensen Maroon-News Staff

What does it mean to ask someone to reveal their true self? That’s what director Shirley Clarke requested of her friend, Jason Holliday, in 1962. As part of the weekly Alternative Cinema screening series, the documentary Portrait of Jason was shown in Golden Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5.

In the categorically defying hour and a half film, Holliday, a black male prostitute and performer, reflects on his life to Clarke and actor Carl Lee. Throughout the 12hour filming process, Holliday drinks and smokes, and moves across the emotional spectrum, at times laughing and, at others, weeping.

Through Holliday’s stories, the audience is exposed to the intensity of living in a society where one is not accepted. Even while drunk in the presence of friends, Holliday still seems calculated in his behavior. His performance reveals that one’s interactions are shaped by the expectations of others.

As made clear by the film, Clarke interviews Holliday in order to highlight aspects of his story and personality that were concealed from the rest of the world and, initially, Holliday seems excited to participate in the process.

“I am doing what I want to do and it’s a nice feeling that somebody is taking a picture of it,” Holliday said.

Holliday and Clarke were friends before filming. Lee was Clarke’s boyfriend and friend to Holliday as well. Holliday would have been at ease with these people, but the presence of a camera added magnitude to anything he shared. His actions and attitude changed as a result of the additional pressure.

Although the single filming session must have been onerous at 12 hours, compared

portrait of jason: Holliday’s life is put on display in this unique and memorable documentary that focuses on perception.

to other movies of similar length, the filming process for Portrait of Jason was quite short. Knowing this adds to the unique and captivating nature of the film. However, it also means that one must keep in mind how much information the filmmakers must have not been able to include due to the short filming period.

“I don’t want to say it’s a testament to what you’re seeing; that’s too strong. But it tells you something about what you saw because you’re seeing a large proportion of what was recorded over the course of that evening, and it’s in the order of how it was recorded,” Associate Professor of Art and Art History Penny Lane said.

If we were to witness to the entirety of the dialogue, perhaps we would walk away thinking Holliday bore his soul. As the film is, his words ring true, and his stories pull viewers in, but what he omits and his way of speaking keeps the audience at a comfortable distance. When asked about love, Holliday talks around it.

“Let me tell you about some of the people I’ve loved. I’ve been in love many times. I can fall in and out of love as fast as you can turn on the electric lights, but when I do it, I’m not living. I’m serious, you know, I can be hurt in a second,” Holliday said.

There seem to be so many stories inbetween the words he decides to offer us. He tells us that he has loved a lot, but he does not give any details of who he loved or how he was hurt. Sharing anything at all is brave, but there is a definite filter on how much Holliday reveals. He realizes he will be scrutinized. This may be because wearing a mask at all times makes it nearly impossible to exist without one.

Holliday eventually speaks about asking friends and family for money to create a nightclub act.

“I’d go to friends, or people, and get into my bank of song, sob and sorrow, and I’m telling you when I get pathetic, I’m one of the most pathetic things in the world,” Holliday said.

He’d borrow the money repeatedly, but would never use it for his nightclub act.

Holliday’s dream was authentic enough that he could use it to manipulate the people around him. He calculated his interactions, aware that people would empathize and loan him money.

Ultimately, Clarke’s film does not unmask Holliday, and I think that might be the entire purpose of the film. Even when you try to strip someone down in order to get them to reveal their true nature and experience, you are still only allowed to witness a performance. I don’t think Holliday wanted to be entirely seen, but the movie remains an interesting insight into his life as he does allow viewers to learn a lot about him.

I walked away from the film wondering: when do I perform for the people around me and when do I feel comfortable being authentic? The film demands of you that you ask yourself this question. The word “portrait” takes on a new meaning, as something that is not entirely complete.

More than anything, the film asks us to think about what it means to be aware of the way you are perceived. In the classroom, at Frank, out on a Friday night, masks are worn. The intentional and unintentional pressures to perform in a specific way based on gender, age, class and ethnicity affect the way everyone behaves, and it is because of the importance of this pressure and its effect on human beings that this film remains relevant today.

Contact Kaylie Jensen at kjensen@colgate.edu.

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It Movie Review: A Successful Remake

By Gloria Han Maroon-News Staff

Last fall, coulrophobia (the phobia of clowns) spread rapidly throughout the public’s minds when many reported sightings of suspicious-looking clowns spread across the news. It seems quite appropriate, then, that there should be a movie this year revolving around this reawakened fear. I don’t know how many times I’ve watched the trailer for It, but I could honestly watch it over and over. It’s well-crafted, scary and certainly sells the most recent adaptation of Stephen King’s book by the same name. I’ve heard of the famous book and 1990 mini-series based on the book, but never read or watched them myself, so my experience with It is as a newcomer. Nonetheless, I eagerly anticipated the movie all summer and made sure to find friends who weren’t too scared to come watch the terrifying Pennywise with me.

Director Andy Muschietti, relatively new to the industry, previously worked on Mama (2013), another horror film that was met with generally positive reception.

His prowess with the genre definitely comes across throughout It. The visuals are fantastic, evoking the atmosphere of a 1980s summer, as well as presenting nightmarish displays that chill and shock viewers. One visually striking scene that particularly sticks out is when seven year old Georgie Denbrough runs in the pouring rain chasing his paper boat, only to encounter Pennywise, “the Dancing Clown,” when his boat slips into the gutter. Bill Skarsgård is excellent as the movie’s monstrous villain. His malicious gaze and creepy tone and diction perfectly complement his equally scary makeup and costume. The young cast as a whole is superb, especially Finn Wolfhard as loud-mouthed jokester Richie Tozier and Jack Dylan Grazer as nervous hypochondriac Eddie Kaspbrak. Additionally, the dialogue is authentic, funny and spares no foul language.

What I really liked about the movie is how it does not romanticize childhood.

While it does highlight moments of fun and innocence, it also portrays the hardships, vulnerability and anxiety that can come with being a kid. The characters are therefore relatable, and audiences want to see more of them to learn more about the depths of their lives, even though the movie may not fully satisfy this desire. It is renowned more as horror, but also functions as a coming-of-age story; we watch as the characters grow out of their insecurities, fears and entrapment into more confident, independent and bold beings. Another important theme is friendship; each child is weak when alone but, by uniting, the group of teens becomes braver and empathic.

While the film served its purpose well, it did lack a little in terms of its scares. The jump scares and hair-raising images were effective, but the pacing was uneven. If the

movie had built up suspense throughout the plot rather than continuously squandering it, then it could have been even better. The sole female of the squad, Beverly Marsh, also could have been portrayed better. Her role as a love interest and sexual object (for the boys) was overly emphasized even though we catch glimpses of her interesting, kind and defiant personality. I would’ve liked to hear and see some of the characters more as well, such as Stan (Wyatt Olef ) and Mike (Chosen Jacobs). Lastly, the movie left viewers with a plethora of questions. This makes for great discussion but also creates frustration. However, this is the first film of a duology, so perhaps that was the intended purpose. I know I am already waiting to watch the sequel, which is rumored to be released in 2019.

For audiences looking for excitement but also heart, It is a great choice, as long as you can handle clowns, surprise and the two put together. Overall, 4/5 stars.

Contact Gloria Han at ghan@colgate.edu.

IT THRILLS: The terrifying Pennywise poses with his classic red balloon. If you are a fan of horror, the anticipated It is not to be missed.

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Friday Night Film Series: Starving the Beast

By Kate conlan Maroon-News Staff

On Friday, September 8, Colgate screened Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities as part of its Friday Night Film Series. Directed by Steve Mims, this powerful film discussed at length the attempts of politicians to reform public higher education and the political problems that go hand-in-hand with these attempts. Well-known universities including University of Texas (Austin), Texas A&M University, University of Virginia (UVA), University of Wisconsin (Madison) and Louisiana State University were among those featured in the movie.

The first part of the film highlighted attempts made by the Texas state government to reform education at the UT Austin and Texas A&M. It particularly focused on the efforts of Jeff Sandefer and Governor Rick Perry. Sandefer, a wealthy businessman who ran into opposition at the University of Texas for his teaching methods, used his money and power to present his issues with the public education system to Perry. Sandefer wanted to implement his “Seven Breakthrough Solutions” for public higher education in all Texas public universities. These solutions included giving state funding directly to students, creating accrediting alternatives, splitting teaching and research budgets and changing tenure standards, among other things. Pressures from the government mounted on the Texas public universities, leading Perry to appoint people to the University of Texas Board of Regents he knew would support the new reforms.

Nevertheless, Bill Powers, president of the University of Texas, stood his ground against the new reforms, believing in the more traditional goals of the university system. He was forced to resign in 2014.

A similar phenomenon occurred at UVA in 2012. The university’s board of directors forced the resignation of university President Teresa Sullivan because they believed they were falling behind other universities, particularly in regard to online course offerings. Board members wanted to act with strategic dynamism, adapting quickly to the way that some other universities were running, while Sullivan believed that a university must use incrementalism to make sure that students and staff were adapting to

changes and were happy with the way things were running. Eventually, the faculty at UVA used a vote of no confidence in their board to reinstate Sullivan as President.

The film went on to discuss other problems currently plaguing public universities, specifically fiscal problems. Government cuts to public higher education are seriously hurting these universities. In 2015, Louisiana State University was on the verge of filing for “academic bankruptcy” and shutting its doors for at least a year due to severe budget cuts from the state. While this did not end up happening, the university still faced budget cuts of about 80 percent.

Tax cuts can affect the teaching quality at these universities as well. For example, tax cuts in Wisconsin led to a change in tenure policy at the University of Wisconsin. The policy change allowed the government to hire and fire faculty at the university, regardless of previous tenure. Many students and staff worry that this new policy will force the best professors to leave the University of Wisconsin to go to smaller private institutions that can offer tenure and research funding. The security that these public universities are now failing to provide thus derives from their financial situation.

Overall, this powerful film points out the problems that come with operating public universities like businesses and treating students as consumers. As taxes that were previously allocated for public education continue to be cut and student tuition and fees continue to rise, student debt increases astronomically.

Mims makes it clear that he believes the government is creating a public higher education system that is designed to fail. As regulations and policies continue to change, many of the excellent professors at public universities are likely to transfer to private institutions where they can get tenure and research funding, leaving public institutions lacking good faculty. Consequently, public institutions can become far inferior to the expensive private universities which, unfortunately, many students cannot afford to attend. For this reason, he believes, the public university system is in crisis.

Contact Kate Conlan at kconlan@colgate.edu.

Fashion Column: Combining Practicality and Style

By Angie Diaz Maroon-News Staff

Most of us have stumbled upon photographs of perfectly arranged dorm rooms customized with tons of pillows, lights and posters while scrolling through our social media feeds.

However, something I’ve noticed with these images is how excessive some of them can be. When it comes to styling a dorm room there needs to be, in my opinion, more of a balance between the practicality of the items in the room and the decor aspect of them. This idea holds true especially for students living in dorm rooms, because the room isn’t yours to stay in for all four years of college. To avoid a chaotic nightmare when packing up your boxes and bins during moving weeks, you should keep your decor items to a reasonable amount. A way to do this without going overboard is by optimizing the functionality of the decor pieces already in your room. By doing so, you can blend personality with usefulness.

Lights: Lights can serve many purposes in the dorm room, and they come in plenty of options. You can hang up classic fairy lights or multicolored bulbs all over your room, which can help your eyes take a break from the harsh white and sometimes ugly dorm

room lighting. If you don’t want to hang the lights on your wall, put them instead around a mirror or a specific spot in the room. An alternative to hanging lights is to buy a simpler but chic desk lamp.

Storage / Organizers: One of the biggest issues many people have in their dorms is the amount of clutter that piles up. Magazine holders and fabric bins are great ways to remedy this. Magazine holders can help keep all of your books and folders in one place. Fabric bins are spacious enough to fit miscellaneous items like lotions, razors, accessories and medicine. The great thing about these storage items is that they come in a variety of different sizes and designs. You can buy the ones that go with the look of your room or fit your personal style. A laundry hamper is another dorm essential that can be personalized to fit your taste and amplify the decor of the room. There are also other organizers – such as jewelry boxes or pencil holders – you can use to organize the small items on top of your desk. These come in a variety of different textures, colors and shapes.

Doormats and Rugs: For people who have rooms with wooden or tile floors, a nice doormat can be a useful and fashionable item to have. A doormat not only looks nice, but is also practical because you

can wipe your shoes on it to avoid dirtying the floor. A rug can give any dorm room a nice aesthetic and can even help achieve the illusion of having more space if placed correctly.

Light colored rugs are especially good at accomplishing this spacious effect.

Mirrors and Frames: A mirror is an essential item to have in your dorm room if you want to refrain from going to the bathroom every time you want to look at yourself. There are two types of mirrors you can get for the dorm: a desk mirror and a full body mirror. Both are practical and can elevate the look of a room. If you want an inexpensive way to make a simple poster look more classy and modern, try framing it and putting it up on the wall with Command strips. Framing can minimize the amount of posters in your room and make the ones you have stand out.

Pick and choose which of these tips work for you and try them out to spruce up your room this year! You’ll be sure to add both organization and style.

Fashion examples: Lights, storage containers, rugs, mirrors and frames can all add a chic element to any dorm room.

Contact Angie Diaz at adiaz1@colgate.edu.

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HARD FOUGHT BATTLE FOR THE BOYS: Despite falling to the University of Richmond Spiders, the Colgate Raiders did not surrender and proved to themselves worthy of a top twenty ranking. Anticipating a strong performance next weekend against the University of Buffalo Bulls.

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Football Battles Richmond in Homecoming Game

By Cassie Warwick Maroon-News Staff

This past weekend, the Colgate men’s football team battled ninth-ranked Richmond Spiders until the very end. Following their big win, broadcasted on ESPN, against California Polytechnic State University, the Raiders prepared for the tough face-off against a higher ranked team. Although the Raiders fell to the Spiders in the last minutes of the game, the Colgate men’s football team proved to be worthy of a top 20 ranking.

On Saturday, September 9, maroon tents surrounded Andy Kerr stadium. Multiple organizations and athletic teams set up tailgates to celebrate the first home game of the Colgate Raiders’ 2017 season. Armed with Holy Smokes BBQ and Colgate pom-poms, Colgate fans were ready to cheer on our team, with 6,994 supportive students, athletes and

fans filling the stadium to root for the Raiders.

“The atmosphere was energetic and upbeat,” sophomore attendee Alissa Masini said about the tailgate.

The Raiders held the Spiders scoreless for the first quarter of the game. First-year quarterback Grant Breneman made an impressive first collegiate game appearance, leading the team in rushing yards with 67 yards. His first career touchdown pass was to senior wide receiver Alex Greenawalt, putting the Raiders on the board with 13:02 left in the second quarter. Two minutes later, the Spiders answered with a touchdown drive, tying the game at 7-7. In the third quarter, the Raiders once again shut down all scoring opportunities attempted by the Spiders. The Raiders forced a three-andout and then junior tailback James Holland rushed 66 yards on a punt return for the only touchdown in quarter three.

Although the Raiders led 14-7 going into

the final quarter, the Spiders were knocking on the door. Richmond made two scoring plays within six minutes, making the score 1714 with nine minutes left to play. With four minutes on the clock, sophomore placekicker Chris Puzzi kicked for a 25-yard field goal.

The game remained tied at 17-17 until the last two minutes, when Richmond made a 27-yard field goal. The Raider offense started on Colgate’s 31 yard line with 1:30 left on the clock to rally back into field goal range. However, the Raiders scoring opportunity was cut short by an interception on the first play. The final score of the Raider-Spider competition was 20-17, a good showing against a high-ranked team.

“Our defense has been playing great thus far, we just need to keep putting points on the board and execute,” Sophomore starting quarterback Carmine Scarfone said.

The Raider defense held the Spiders to 368 yards of total offense, a drastic difference from the Spiders 652 yards against number

three-ranked Sam Houston State University.

Some other impressive statistics from Saturday’s game include junior defensive back Tyler Castillo’s 11 tackles and junior defensive back Alec Wisniewski’s first career interception.

“These kids are starting to believe that if you just play harder longer and play physical football, you can make things happen,” head coach Dan Hunt said.

The Raiders will face the University of Buffalo’s Bulls on Saturday, September 16 at 6 p.m. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN3. Scarfone believes that if the Raiders are able to “go out there and play Colgate football for 60 minutes, the rest will take care of itself.” The Bulls will be a huge test for the Raiders, but with hard work and focus, they can come out with a big win.

Contact Cassie Warwick at cwarwick@colgate.edu.

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Men and Women’s Soccer Give Alumni Impressive Show A First-Ever Pac-12 Win & A First On-the-Road Victory in 11 Years

By Charlotte Redican

Assistant Sports Editor

Last Thursday the women’s soccer team upset the Syracuse University Orange 1-0. This was a momentous event for the Lady Raiders, as Syracuse is an extremely strong team and a member of the Power Five Conference. The Orange, a foe the Raiders face every year, has overpowered Colgate often in the past; with this win the women’s soccer team achieves its first on-the-road win against Syracuse since 2006.

On Friday, the men’s soccer team hosted its Down Syndrome Awareness Game, where they not only raised over $1,500, but also upset the Oregon State University Beavers. The filled bleachers helped motivate the team to capture its first-ever victory against a Pac-12 team. The Pac-12 Conference is known far and wide as the conference with the strongest talent and the most highly decorated collection of championship-caliber teams.

“The large crowd played a huge role in the Oregon game, giving us a boost in the tough stages of the game,” junior forward AB Sanogo said.

When discussing the women’s Thursday victory, sophomore forward Abby Sotomayor categorized the bus trip back to Hamilton a “rowdy” one, and the post-game tailgate the highlight of the victory, “celebrating with all the Colgate people who came to watch: family, friends and administration.” The high energy and intensity most definitely contributed to the tenacity of both teams.

To recap the highlights of men’s and women’s soccer, after this weekend the teams sit 3-3-0 and 3-4-0, respectively. For the

women’s team, senior captain Emily Crichlow laid the groundwork for the only goal of the game by teeing up sophomore Mara Cosentino from across the box who handled the ball past an Orange defender with a single juke and sent to ball far post to the back of the net.

On the opposite end of the field, sophomore goalkeeper Kelly Chiavaro denied six saves for her first shutout of the season. Chiavaro was shelled with shots but not a single one was able to get by the sophomore keeper.

“All of our games so far have been against ringers, so now heading into league games I think we [have] sharpened up and [are] ready to do some serious damage,” sophomore midfielder Gianna Bustamante said.

The women’s victory on Thursday was followed by another win against UAlbany on Sunday, giving the team further confidence as they prepare to begin their Patriot League campaign. Next Saturday, the team will host the Loyola Greyhounds at Beyer-Small ’76 Field. The game will begin at 1 p.m.

The men had an equally impressive performance squaring off against Oregon State.

Senior goalkeeper Peter Tappenden made six saves, including an impressive diving save in the thirty-eighth minute, helping him net his third straight shutout for the Raiders.

Other notable performances included impressive shots from senior Jared Stroud and junior Oliver Harris in the first half, which helped to beat down the visiting team’s defense. In the eighty-eighth minute, junior Uyi Omorogbe put the Raiders on the board by scoring on a corner kick from Stroud.

Omorogbe’s goal would be the first and last of the game, and his performance earned

STROUD STANDS STRONG: Senior Jared Stroud helped to lead the men’s team to victory against Oregon State by leading a corner kick that led to the game-winning goal.

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him the title of Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week.

“Oregon State is a terrific team with some great athletes. We were a little tentative to start the game, but we stuck with our plan and stuck to what we do best. We grew into the game progressively and as it wore on we began to possess the ball a little better and play a little faster,” head coach Erik Ronning said.

“The best part of the game was definitely the winning goal. We knew that we had won the game when we scored with little time left.

The game was a little slow but there weren’t many ‘bad’ parts. We won and kept a clean sheet, so it was good,” Sanogo said.

Following Friday’s competition, the men hit the road to play Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania, suffering a 3-0 loss. Next up for the team is another away game at UMass Amherst on Saturday, September 16, before they take on Patriot League foe UMass Amherst on September 22.

Contact Charlotte Redican at credican@colgate.edu.

Volleyball Hits the Road For SFA Tournament

Raiders’ Overall Record Moves to 7-2 After Three-Game Campaign

By Lindsay West

RAIDERS RAMP IT UP: The volleyball team maintained its momentum, picking up two additional wins on the road this past weekend.

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Over the weekend, the Colgate volleyball team traveled to Texas, where it played three tough teams from Tulsa, Little Rock, and Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA). Despite the tough loss against SFA in the tournament finale, the Raiders did not come back from Texas empty-handed.

The women of the volleyball team proved their fighting strength with back-to-back wins against both Tulsa and Little Rock on September 8.

In their first tournament game against Tulsa, the Raiders were victorious with a 3-0 win. Colgate was able to dominate this game through the impressive skills of junior middle blocker Jaelah Hutchison, who tallied 10 kills in this game. She was followed by eight kills apiece from both junior outside hitter Katie Stansbury and first-year outside hitter Alli Lowe. Senior setter Lauren Sanderson was able to put up a whopping 35 assists out of a team total of 44. With the skills of these players along with the hunger to win after a previous loss to St. John’s, the Raiders were able to come out on top.

Coming off this win, the Lady Raiders geared up for their next game that same day against Little Rock. In the Little Rock game alone, Lowe had an incredible 23 kills out of the team total of 68. Throughout the tournament, Lowe racked up a team-best of 44 kills in the three matches she played in, equating to an astonishing four kills per set. With the help of Stansbury, who tallied 18 kills,

and junior middle blocker Amanda Smith, who had nine kills, the Raiders were able to completely overpower Little Rock, with the final score reading 3-1. Lowe and Smith both were named to the all-tournament team for their performances.

Despite their wins on Friday, the Raiders were less successful in the tournament finale that took place against SFA the following day.

Lowe, Stansbury and Smith each had very good showings again, and Sanderson had an incredible 40 assists. Sophomore middle blocker Taylor Flaherty and Hutchinson both had two blocks each. However, despite the team’s best efforts, the match ended in a 1-3 loss for Colgate.

“Overall, this was a really good weekend and we have a lot to take away from it. To me, it’s all about how we respond once we get back to Colgate. I have a lot of belief in our response and we needed this loss to push us even harder,” head coach Ryan Baker said.

Although the Colgate volleyball team was not able to win out against SFA in the end, it still came out with a winning record in the tournament. Moving forward, the team’s strong performance is sure to give it both the confidence and the drive to win this weekend’s games, during which they will have the home field advantage.

They will take on Stony Brook University first on Friday evening, followed by backto-back battles with the Cornell Big Red and the La Salle Explorers on Saturday.

Contact Lindsay West at lswest@colgate.edu.

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Rugby Catches Fourth Consecutive Claret Mug Trophy

By Gideon Hamot Maroon-News Staff

The Colgate men’s rugby team defeated Cornell for the fourth straight year on Saturday, September 9, taking a 40-5 win on Academy Field to retain the Claret Mug trophy. It was the team’s first outing of the season, marking its first competition as a member of D1-A, the highest division of collegiate rugby in the nation. The team was led by junior Ben Moore who scored two tries while junior Billy Bingo, sophomore Pete Bertone and junior Adrian Heath all were able to also find the try zone. Sophomore Cris Kusner added five extra points to the scoring as well. What made the performance all the more impressive was the Colgate ruggers were without both of their captains, junior Mike Rasmussen and senior Clay McKee, as well as first-year Ewan Ferguson, a former member of Singapore’s U-19 team.

“It was great for me to see that even though we were out, so many guys stepped up. We have so much depth and we have a lot of guys who are hungry and wanted to play,” Rasmussen said.

“Although it hurts not having those three on the pitch, our training philosophy allows us to have another student-athlete prepared to step in these types of situations. When you are having to rely heavily on first-year players it can be difficult, but they have done a tremendous job preparing to play these past couple of weeks.

We have a very athletic group of first-years and I look forward to working with each of them.

The desire to keep the program moving forward and the pride of so many student-athletes throughout our 50 year history is stronger than ever,” Coach David Chapman said.

RAIDERS HIT THE FOUR-PEAT: Men’s rugby keeps the streak alive with the team’s impressive performance this past weekend at Academic Field. “So many guys stepped up,” Junior Mike Rasmussen said, hopeful of a strong year to come.

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Five first-year players saw the field as substitutes in the second half as Jack Johnson, Drew Jimenez, Junaid Mahmood, James Nash and Ben Pelino all proved they were capable of playing with the more experienced players.

“We had some flashes from Jack Johnson and Junaid [Mahmood]; all the first-years showed great potential and I want to get them integrated as fast as possible,” said Rasmussen.

The victory was not only significant as the team looks to find their footing in a new division, but also as it helped the school secure the Claret Mug for a fourth straight season, leaving the seniors undefeated against the Cornell Big Red. “I think it goes to show we have a winning culture here. It really shows the strength of

our program and how we’ve continuously improved over the past couple years. We’ve created a winning culture where we are expected to dominate teams outside of our conference.

Coach Chapman is one of the most dedicated coaches I’ve ever had. Having him out there creating our practices, going over film, I think his dedication carries over to the team.

He leads by example, and our program has improved tremendously. We are approaching being a serious D1-A contender and I think we have shot at winning the conference,” Rasmussen said.

Following this victory, the team has just a week before they the travel to Binghamton University to take on the Bearcats.

“Binghamton won the conference last year and tends to have some really big guys.

If we make our tackles and play within our structure, I don’t see any reason why we can’t win the game.” Rasmussen said.

“Our focus should remain on our own development as we are a relatively a young team. If we continue to concentrate on our individual roles, supporting each other and executing our patterns we will be just fine. There are some very strong teams in the Liberty Conference, but we can only control what we do and how we play,” Chapman said.

Contact Gideon Hamot at ghamot@colgate.edu.

Field Hockey Goes 0-2 On the Weekend

After Midweek Victory, Raiders Fall in Homecoming Games

By Kendall Robinson Maroon-News Staff

This past week, the Colgate field hockey team played tough games against Siena College, Lock Haven University and Saint Francis University. While the Raiders started the week strong with a 1-0 win against Siena, they ultimately fell to Lock Haven 0-1 in double overtime and again to Saint Francis with a final score of 2-6.

Colgate exercised strong offense in the game against Siena, controlling the pace of the play for the majority of the game. The Siena Saints were unable to counter the Raiders’ strong attack with only one shot on goal for the entire game at 60 minutes in. Sophomore forward Iona MacKillop scored the game-winning goal for Colgate at 8:55 into the second half.

Field hockey head coach April Cornell commented on the team’s success in the game against Siena.

“Today was a total team effort. We wanted to come out and play a full 70 minutes, and we wanted to play our tempo to set the pace of the game. We really did a good job of doing that; anytime that we had any kind of defensive pressure on us, our backfield was able to settle, regain our composure and come back on attack,” Cornell said.

The Raiders came off their win against Siena with another great game against Lock Haven University. Both teams battled back and forth throughout regulation and into two overtime sessions in order to decide a winner. Colgate’s senior goalkeeper Maria

UPS AND DOWNS: The women’s field hockey team started the week off on a successful note after defeating Siena 1-0, although they later suffered back-to-back losses against Lock Haven and Saint Francis over Homecoming weekend.

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Krull made an impressive 17 saves for the Raiders and the game remained tied at 0-0 until the Lock Haven Bald Eagles scored the game-winning goal with just 2:11 left in the second overtime, earning a 1-0 win.

“I can’t say enough for Maria and how important she is; she’s a competitor and is somebody that is going to keep us in every single game. For us, knowing that we really have that steadiness back there and the defense has a goalkeeper that they really trust is huge. She’s just a phenomenal player back there and had some amazing saves,” Cornell said.

Colgate field hockey ended the week with another hard-fought game against

Saint Francis University. The Raiders started off the game strong with first-year midfielder Anne Marijn Bruijn scoring the first goal of the game. Saint Francis answered with a goal of its own, ending the first half with a tie. Colgate was once again able to gain a 2-1 lead at the beginning of the second half with a goal by first-year midfielder Meghan Minturn. However, Saint Francis was able to respond with five consecutive goals, winning the game 6-2.

“It was a really intense schedule the last week, but it was good for us because there is a lot that we saw in our development and our game. Today was a tough game for us; I think mentally the fatigue set in more

than anything. We are a fit team and we’re able to play with anybody at anytime, we showed that in the double overtime game with Lock Haven, but it’s the mental fatigue that wears down once you start to get tired in the second half,” Cornell said.

The Raiders return to the field this Saturday, September 16, opening Patriot League play with a trip to Easton, Pennsylvania, to compete against the Lafayette Leopards in what should be a well-fought contest at Rappolt Field at noon. The game will be live streamed on the Colgate Athletics website.

Contact Kendall Robinson at kgrobinson@colgate.edu.

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Colgate Raiders Tennis Preview

Senior Jacob Daugherty Reveals What’s In Store for Fall Season

By Jace Demar Maroon-News Staff

The men’s and women’s tennis teams are both gearing up for a their first competition at Daemen College next Friday, September 15. The men’s team is preparing for the season ahead, and is looking for ways to improve from last season’s record of 13-11. Coming off the energy of summer training camps and feeling focused with a good group of first-year players, the team is ready to take on the season. During the offseason, men’s and women’s tennis picked up a new assistant coach, Hannah Fleckenstein ’17. She was a captain of the women’s team last season, and now looks to continue her leadership on the team as a member of the coaching staff. The fall season presents a good opportunity for the team to get ready for the spring. The spring season is when the biggest tournaments are held, including the Patriot League Tournament. While the team has some new energy, it also has many talented veterans. Seniors such as Jacob Daugherty are getting ready to lead the team to victory this season.

Maroon-News: How did preseason go for the team?

Jacob Daugherty: Preseason went well.

We have a group of four first-years that have shown that they can really play. They worked hard during the last two weeks of practice and they have shown that they are ready to go.

MN: What are your goals as a team and for yourself this season?

JD: I think we want to start on the right foot

START ME UP: On the brink of the tennis teams’ fall seasons, Senior Jacob Daugherty tells Maroon-News staff that the men’s team is looking to improve upon last season’s record of 13-11. this fall. There are four straight weekends of tough competition coming up, which is going to be a challenge. Personally, I want to win some fights and prepare myself for the spring.

The ITA [Intercollegiate Tennis Association] Tournament is at the end of the fall season, and that’s the toughest competition that I’ll have all year. I want to make it as far as I can in that tournament.

MN: What matches should we look out for this fall?

JD: The Binghamton Invite is going to be tough. They’re a strong team, and we have good matches against them. That tournament usually brings in some really good teams, so

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it will certainly be a challenge. The Brown Tournament will be four dual matches over the weekend, and that will show us where we’re at for the spring.

MN: How do you plan on improving on last season?

JD: I think everyone’s goal is to make it past quarter finals of the Patriot League Tournament in the spring. Everything before that is really just preparation for that tournament. In order to do well in that tournament, we’re trying to peak as a team around next March or April.

MN: What do you feel are your strengths as a team this season?

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JD: I feel that we are much more focused this season. The new players are really good, and they are much more tennis-centric than the new players that we’ve had in the past.

The culture of the team this season is much more focused on making improvements and achieving our goals as a team.

This fall season should be a good one for tennis as they come into their first invite focused and with some talented young players.The team has some matches coming up at Daemen College, Binghamton and Brown. They return home to face Le Moyne on October 4.

Contact Jace Demar at jdemar@colgate.edu.

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What Went Down in NFL Week One? A Quick Look at the NFC and AFC Results

By Theo Asher and Eric Fishbin National Sports Editors

National Football Conference: In the NFC East, it was rivalry week to kickoff the season. The Philadelphia Eagles went into D.C. and handled the Washington Redskins. Quarterback Carson Wentz was impressive, completing 26-39 attempts and throwing for 307 yards. Winning on the road against a division rival is never easy, but the Eagles were able to do it.

The Giants and Cowboys squared off in a Sunday Night Football bout in Arlington, Texas. The Giants hoped Odell Beckham Jr. would be good to go, but the ankle injury he suffered in the preseason lagged and kept him on the sidelines. The offense’s lack of production as a result of the absence of Beckham was noticeable, as Eli Manning struggled to find open receivers all game. Jason Witten continued to light up the middle of the field and exploit perhaps the weakest part of the loaded Giants defense: the linebackers.

Recently, the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks have been powerhouses in the NFC. The Packers have not missed the postseason since 2008, while the Seahawks have been to the playoffs every year since 2012. The Packers, having the home field advantage, took care of the Seahawks in week one 17-9.

On Monday Night Football, the Vikings home crowd overwhelmed the Saints and foiled Adrian Peterson’s homecoming. Dalvin Cook established his presence in the league and spoiled fantasy football owners, posting an impressive statline of 22 carries

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for 127 yards. The only thing the rookie was not able to do was reach the endzone.

The last notable game in the NFC was the Lions and Cardinals matchup. Matthew Stafford chucked four touchdowns and looked sharp, while wide receiver Kenny Golladay broke out and caught two TDs. The Cardinals suffered more than an “L”

on paper. Star running back David Johnson will require wrist surgery and is expected be out for two to three months.

American Football Conference: As for the AFC, the #1 and #2 seeds from last year’s playoffs, the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs, squared

off in the premier Thursday night kickoff game.

Rookie running back Kareem Hunt and the Chiefs shocked the league by steamrolling the reigning champs 42-27.

Another hyped-up game in the AFC during week one was the matchup between last season’s breakout, the Oakland Raiders, and the popular pick to succeed them in that title this season, the Tennessee Titans. It was a close game most of the way through, but quarterback Derek Carr and the explosive Oakland offense stole the “W.” Despite this loss, many still believe Tennessee will thrive this season and make it to the playoffs for the first time since 2008.

In arguably the most dramatic game of the week, the 2015 champion Denver Broncos bested the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football, with a score of 24-21. The game was dominated by Denver most of the way, until quarterback Philip Rivers led the “charge” back and set his team up for a game-tying field goal at the end of regulation. Chargers rookie kicker Younghoe Koo made it on his first try, but the three points were brought back because of a Denver timeout before the snap (known as “icing the kicker”). On Koo’s second try, Denver was able to block the attempt and immediately seal the victory.

In the other AFC contests, Steelers eked out a win in Cleveland, the Jaguars stunned the Texans with a dominant victory in Houston, the Ravens overpowered the Bengals who got deplorable play out of QB Andy Dalton and the Bills handled the Jets.

Contact Theo Asher or Eric Fishbin at tasher@colgate.edu or efishbin@colgate.edu.

The U.S. and the Frightful World Cup Qualifiers Sitting in the Middle of the Table, the USMNT Needs Points By ben polikoff Maroon-News Staff

Coming off the recent international break, the United States Men’s Soccer National Team can’t be too happy about its status in regard to qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. The team started its campaign against Costa Rica on September 1, and put forth an underwhelming performance to say the least.

“We lost to a team that played better than us tonight. We’re not going to be able to get this game back. It’s over with.

We’ve got to regroup and get our team ready to play on Tuesday,” manager Bruce Arena said in a post-game interview.

Costa Rica had no problems in its 2-0 display with the scoring provided by Marco Urena and stellar saves from Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas. This loss for the United States was huge because it gave Costa Rica sole position of second place in the CONCACAF qualifying group behind a thriving Mexico team that secured its qualification over the weekend.

Later in the week, the United States squad traveled to Honduras where it was in desperate need of points.

Throughout the whole game, the U.S. team looked very flat. There was no creativity or quality in its game and once again the team was clearly outplayed.

Honduras dominated the entire first half and was rewarded for its efforts with a goal from Romell Quioto off a mistake by center back Omar Gonzalez. As the game went on, the United States continued to lose 50-50 balls and looked unmotivated.

Despite this, the United States kept the deficit at one and eventually got an equalizer through Bobby Wood with five minutes left in the game.

Wood’s pivotal game-tying goal gave the United States a point in a game that it had no business getting any points from; this made the next round of qualifying for the United States a lot easier.

The next set of games will see the United States play two games on October 6 and 10 against Panama and Trinidad and Tobago, respectively. Tying Honduras meant that the United States needs at least one win and one tie to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Not making the World Cup would be disastrous for American soccer, considering the team made it out of the so-called “group of death” in 2014.

Additionally, the team was able to take, arguably, a top five team in the world, Belgium, into extra time and were one Chris Wondolowski bad miss away from making it into the quarter finals. Arena’s fate of whether he remains manager should be determined by the results of both matches.

He will have his work cut out in trying to find the United States’ game a bit of flexibility and being tactically prepared for each game.

Tactics have been a struggle for Arena, especially in big games. Against 2014 World Cup qualifiers, Arena holds a record of 1-3-2. Arena should look for a center back combination that has chemistry and skill because that has been the position that the United States has lacked depth and consistency in besides John Brooks.

FIGHTING FOR POINTS: Young and rising American star Christian Pulisic fights off a Panamanian defender for a 50-50 ball. The United States needs to be more aggressive in order to produce on offense or else they could miss out on qualifying. ussoccerplayers.com

Overall, the United States has some work to do. Qualifying for the 2018 World Cup is essential and will be disastrous if they fail to do so.

Former U.S. soccer star Alexi Lalas was vocally critical of the poor performances as of late. He called the players “tattooed millionaires” who have a sense of entitlement. Soccer has come a long way in America over the years, and Lalas was

a key part of the developing stages. The growth of the MLS is a prime example of how soccer has changed in the States.

Former players and future players alike expect more from this team. Impressive turnouts to home matches have not been enough for the USMNT, so fans are now left wondering: what will be?

Contact Ben Polikoff at bpolikoff@colgate.edu.

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Question of the Week: Who Will Be the Biggest Fantasy Football Bust?

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By JAKE ROSENSTEIN

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Disclaimer: The same guy writing this article about fantasy football left Chiefs rookie running back Kareem Hunt on his bench this week, who promptly scored three touchdowns, broke an NFL rookie yardage record and finished with over 45 fantasy points. Do as I say, not as I do.

The biggest bust in fantasy football this season will be Leonard Fournette. The rookie Jaguars running back was the 4th overall pick in last year’s draft. He was electric at LSU, and holds school records for yards per carry (6.2) and rushing yards per game (119.7). His highlight videos rack up millions of hits on YouTube, and he’s generally being ranked as one of the top 25 fantasy players in the league.

Jacksonville has never really had a gamechanger on offense. Do people really think that’s going to change with Fournette? Even if he is a stud, he’s running behind a line made of wet cardboard and his quarterback couldn’t hit water if he fell out of a boat. He would be the only threat on offense, defenses would catch on and you can kiss your fantasy points goodbye.

That’s assuming Fournette can even make the jump from college to the pros. Who knows if Fournette has what it takes to play in the NFL? Fantasy football is all about risk management, and drafting Leonard Fournette highly is just asking for him to be a huge bust.

As football season is upon us, so is one of the more popular forms of casual gambling: fantasy football. Everyone wants to draft the big-name players that they believe will make their team better; but we also must be aware of the dreaded bust. No one wants to draft the guy who constantly underperforms but has a big enough name and a high enough draft ranking where you can’t seem to bench him. Each season contains notable names who disappoint, and this season of fantasy football will surely be no different. The biggest bust of this season will be Marshawn Lynch.

There are several factors that point to Lynch having a bust season for the ages.

First, he remains a big name despite having sat out for a whole year. Next, he had a very disappointing 2015 campaign. Father Time has the advantage over everyone, and Lynch, at age 31, is no exception. Last, his ferocity and running style are not conducive to his longevity.

Casual football fans’ memories cloud their judgment on Lynch. Sure, he is a fun guy to watch, and a witty and stoic personality keeps him in the fans’ hearts and minds. While he has found a new home in his native Oakland, and the Raiders offensive line is markedly better than that of his former Seahawks, all signs

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point to him putting up a disappointing season. Now this is not to say that Lynch will be the worst running back. He is certainly worth a start in most 10-12 team leagues. But compared to his projected fantasy ranking (32), he simply will not live up to the hype.

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The biggest fantasy bust this year will be Jordan Howard. The Bears’ running back had a break-out season in 2016, putting up over 1,300 yards, even though he started the season as the third-string running back. After injuries to the Bears’ top two backs, Howard took the starting job and never looked back.

Yet, as we saw last year with former Bears’ running back Jeremy Langford, no job is safe in Chicago. Langford was in a similar position with the Bears last year after the departure of longtime back Matt Forte, exceeded all expectations and where is he now? He’s on the Ravens and isn’t expected to touch the ball this season. Jordan Howard is quite possibly the next Jeremy Langford.

After week one, the number one running back spot on the Bears is Howard’s to lose, especially with the emergence of Tarik Cohen. Cohen, a rookie out of North Carolina A&T, rushed five times for 66

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yards and caught eight passes for 47 yards and a touchdown. Cohen is only 5’6”, but his strength and speed make him seem like your average-sized back. Howard got more carries on Sunday, but gained only 52 yards.

Next week’s match-up against the Buccaneers should be interesting. I wouldn’t be surprised if Howard and Cohen split carries given Cohen’s performance last week.

If you have Jordan Howard on your team, I would trade him now so that you could still get solid value back. If you wait too long, Tarik Cohen may steal the starting spot and end up derailing your fantasy football season.

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