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Sabrina Carpenter shines a light on federal corruption in New York City.

Volume 123, Issue 4

October 9, 2024

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Davidson College Libertarians explain their position in the upcoming election.

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Dylant Felt ‘26 & Co. swim to victory.

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The Yowl gives a sneak peek of spring WebTree.

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Hurricane Helene Ravages Communities Throughout Western North Carolina

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CLAIRE IRELAND ‘28 (SHE/HER) STAFF WRITER

hen Hurricane Helene made landfall last week as a Category 4 hurricane, it left a path of destruction in its wake. Western North Carolina, a location historically untouched by these sorts of storms, faced substantial wreckage. Asheville, Boone, Chimney Rock, and many more Appalachian communities saw the destruction of roads and bridges, lack of running water and electricity, and countless other instances of damage, creating an ongoing state of disrepair.

Swannanoa, North Carolina residents amidst the flood damage.

Travis Long/The News and Observer via Reuters.

“We [Asheville] have a lot of death and a lot of destruction, and unfortunately, our town’s just wiped out,”Asheville resident Quinn Ray ‘27 said.

As rescue and relief efforts begin, there is much uncertainty still left in the air. Professor of Environmental Studies Dr. Brad Johnson, described not being able to contact a colleague for a portion of time who lived in a heavily affected area. When he finally was able to reach him the colleague detailed to him an experience of “two days hiking and hitching rides across little fragments of roads to get out to a major city where they could then get in a car and go somewhere else.”

Currently, it is unclear how many people in Western North Carolina are still missing. According to The New York Times, while 270 missing persons have been located, at least 75 of such cases still remain active with the FBI. While physical safety is a major concern, long-term effects also play a key role in this recovery process.

Boone resident Caroline Beach-Verhey ‘27 pointed out the impacts on students in these areas. “I think it’s been a really big struggle for the community of Boone in general, especially the college students who are kind of stuck out there on their own.” She further highlighted how highschool students who don’t have school are worrying “about college applications or AP classes.”

The evolution of this crisis is strongly correlated with the fact that, prior to this instance, there was an assumption of safety from intense weather patterns in this Blue Ridge Mountain region. “I feel like growing up, I always sort of viewed Asheville and the Western North Carolina region as [...] this safe haven from tornadoes, from storms, from earthquakes. I felt like the mountains were this enclosure that would protect the community at all costs,” Asheville resident Maddie Tate ‘28 said.

The situation in Western North Carolina is emblematic of a larger conversation about the effects of climate change and the impact it had on Hurricane Helene. “We know that hurricanes get their energy from warm water, [and] the fact that the Gulf of Mexico is warmer than it used to be is a significant impact,” Dr. Johnson said.

Additionally, Dr. Johnson points toward the contributions of a historical pattern of flooding in the area that

Abigail Przynosh ‘27 speaks at hurrican relief fundraiser she organized at Campus Summit Coffee. Photo by Annalee Stuardi-Drumm.

occurs when a certain threshold of rain is reached. Per observational research from 2004-2014, research from a landslide hazard mapping team for North Carolina found that “there’s five inches of rain for the twenty-four hour threshold when we start getting landslides.”

Thus, the presence of landslides could be predicted considering that weather models prior to the landfall of the hurricane showed “things way bigger than five inches [...] the upper ends of those models were [...] like fifteen plus

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Jewish Student Union Vigil Remembers Lost Lives, Campus Reflects CLAIRE KELLY ‘25 (SHE/HER) BEN PEAKE ‘25 (HE/HIM) CO-EDITORS-IN-CHIEF

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his past Monday, October 7th, signified the one year anniversary of the most recent Israel-Palestine conflict.

On October 7th, 2023, Palestinian terrorist group Hamas attacked Israel in what was the deadliest attack in the country’s history. This resulted in the death of nearly 1,200 Israeli people, as well as over 250 hostages taken

by Hamas. Since then, Israel has relentlessly counterattacked, resulting in the deaths of over 40,000 Palestinians and over 95,000 wounded.

To commemorate what has been a traumatic year for so many, the Jewish Student Union (JSU), co-sponsored by the Chaplains Office, held a vigil on Monday night in front of Chambers. As the sun set on a peaceful evening, students and community members alike

gathered on the lawn in solidarity. Rabbi Rebecca Diamond introduced the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of supporting one another. “This is a prayer space. It’s a space to mourn. It’s a space to support each other, and it’s a space of comfort,” she stated.

Following Rabbi Diamond, Ilana Rapaport ‘25, who was studying in Israel at the time of the October 7th attack, shared what her experience was like. Rapaport, who was not physically present at the Nova Music Festival, described how the events unfolded. “The attack began at the Nova Music Festival, an open air gathering in southern Israel where thousands of young adults came together to celebrate peace and life. [...] Hamas gunmen descended on the festival from trucks and paragliders. Civilians, most in their twenties, were hunted for hours, facing relentless gunfire and grenades.”

Rapaport visited Kfar Aza, an agricultural

settlement known as a kibbutz, shortly after with a family friend. “For me, visiting Kfar Aza last fall was like stepping into a nightmare, one that refuses to fade even after you leave. The air was thick with the scent of ash, and everywhere I turned there was blood red.

Circles were [...] spray painted on the walls of homes­—silent, brutal markers that someone had died inside. Each circle told a story of a life cut short, a family torn apart,” she said in her speech.

Soon after, Spencer Wolff ‘25 led the crowd in the Mourner’s Kaddish, a Jewish memorial prayer. Ephi Light ‘25 then recalled the story of Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old Israeli man, was kidnapped by Hamas at the Nova Music Festival. His body was found this past August after almost eleven months in captivity.

Light described the bravery of this young

man, who lost his arm helping others in a bomb shelter he sought refuge in before he was kidnapped. “When Hamas terrorists started throwing grenades into the shelter packed with bodies, Hersh and his best friend [...] picked up live grenades and threw them back out, giving the twenty-nine people crammed into that tiny space a chance. That’s who Hersh was,” Light stated.

“It goes without saying that this year has not been easy. [...] It has been a year of endless mourning, a year in which prayer has taken on a whole new meaning,” Light continued. “It’s been a lonely year too. [...] A year of watching some friends turn a blind eye to the Hamas massacre, even celebrating it as justified resistance; friends who do not have the moral courage to envision a peace for Israelis and Pales-

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Effects of Hurricane Helene Continue Week After Initial Landfall CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

inches,” said Dr. Johnson.

The aftermath of all the flooding and subsequent mudslides on Blue Ridge Mountain communities is profound. Over 200 people have lost their lives as a result of this ongoing crisis. Further, many people lost their homes, businesses, and livelihoods: an estimated $47.5 billion dollars was lost by property owners cumulatively according to CNN. “One of my friends from back home [...] his dad’s house got completely wiped out, just taken away,” Tate described.

Another large issue when it comes to rebuilding after Hurricane Helene are the roads. In Western North Carolina over 200 roads were closed due to debris from fallen trees and power lines, according to the Citizen Times.

Additionally, many roads were both partly and entirely demolished due to the flood waters. Notably, Interstate 40 has a 43 mile portion of road that is closed indefinitely due to it having crumbled into the Pigeon River. Dr. Johnson highlighted that repairs will take time as “roads have to be

engineered. They can’t be slapped back together, and the current estimate is that more than 600 roads have washed out.”

Beach-Verhey described that in Boone, Hurricane Helene left people without places to go. “Lots of my sister’s friends have been stranded, [with] no extra access to power, Wi-Fi, or the greater outside world. So people have been coming to stay at our house,” she said The substantial repercussions of Hurricane Helene are being felt amongst many students, teachers, and staff members, and various support efforts have been implemented by Davidson College. President Doug Hicks sent out an email acknowledging the difficulties many community members were going through in regards to this crisis and provided links to counseling, religious, and other resources.

A hurricane relief fundraiser organized by Abigail Przynosch ‘27, was held Friday, October 5th at the campus Summit Coffee Outpost, which contained various opportunities for donations, including benefitting organizations like BeLoved Asheville. WALT DAYZ held a similar fundraiser at the campus Summit Coffee Outpost,

where profits were split between Operation Airdrop and Heart with Hands. This past Friday, Rusk eating house also hosted a donation required event where all proceeds and supplies were sent to Roof Above.

The Town of Davidson is getting involved in hurricane relief as well. Main Street Books held a supply drive that, according to the News of Davidson, resulted in 21 pick up trucks and SUV’s full of supplies being sent to Western North Carolina. In the past week, the Town of Davidson similarly held a supply drive at the Davidson Public Safety Building. Summit Coffee, whose Asheville River Arts District location was entirely flooded and lost as a result of Hurricane Helene, is selling coffee beans in order to support their baristas of this location.

Currently, there are various spots on campus to donate. In dorm lounges, the first floor of the Alvarez College Union, and other communal spaces, supply donation boxes can be found. For monetary donations, BeLoved Asheville, American Red Cross, Operation Airdrop, and United Way North Carolina are just a few examples of organizations that are working to immediately help out with those impacted in Western North Carolina.

Davidson Recognizes Importance of October 7th CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tinians that involves neither the brutal killing of my people nor the daily horrors of this war; friends whose one-sided cries for justice ring hollow because look at what happened to Hersh. Look at what we let happen to Hersh.”

Students Alexa Cohen ‘27, Dalia Madanick ‘27, Austin Haussler ‘27, and Hannah Franklin ‘27 then lit candles in memoriam of different Israeli families who lost their lives. As they lit the candles that outlined the Star of David, they encouraged onlookers to do the same.

Throughout the past year, October 7th has lived in infamy with regards to anti-semetism.

But the day was also the start of the state of Israel’s persistent violence against Palestinian people. As the death toll of the men, women, and children who have died as a result of this conflict grows, members of the Davidson community must grapple with the realities that come with it, especially as it pertains to supporting students who are personally affected by it.

Clyde Dwyer ‘25 is a pro-Palestinian Jewish student and JSU member. “After October 7th, I thought really long and hard about my relationship to Israel. [...] I think you can have a deeply critical perspective on the Israeli state while still holding firm in your Jewish faith.”

Dwyer wants to see more institutional support for the conflict. “I think the [Davidson] administration in general is much more inclined to be less friendly to pro-Palestinian voices than pro-Israel voices, just because being pro-Israel is the dominant narrative amongst institutions in America. [...] If [President] Doug Hicks, if Davidson are advocating for ideas of community, trust, critical thinking and whatnot, I think we need to deeply examine the college’s position.”

Dwyer holds an optimistic outlook on how students can continue to advocate for their beliefs. “I think I get this sense when it comes to a lot of issues that don’t directly connect to campus life [...] there’s this feeling of disillusionment, like it’s far away. [There’s this feeling] nothing we say on campus matters, nothing we protest, nothing we organize around matters.

But [...] I firmly believe that any sort of collective action starts [with] the indiviual, [...] and

The day after the vigil, the candles serve as a reminder of lives lost one year ago. Photo by Isabelle Polgar ‘25.

Spencer Wolff ‘25 read the “Mourner’s Kaddish” aloud at the ceremony. Photo by Luna Noguchi ‘25.

then from there a community, and from there even more,” Dwyer asserted. “Avoid apathy, avoid disillusionment, and pursue what is just and what is right.”

Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies, and Core Faculty in Gender & Sexuality Studies and Latin American Studies Dr. Melissa González gave insight into how this conflict plays out in the lives of students on campus. Dr. González has been an ally and an advocate for many students across various organizations throughout the past year.

“I cannot think of these deaths without thinking of the Israeli deaths, the Palestinian [...] deaths that happened every day of the past year, and then also connecting that to larger patterns of death, violence, murder, terrorism, imprisonment, torture,” she stated.

Yet, Dr. González emphasized the power and duty that Davidson students have to continue to educate themselves. “My hope is that students will continue to build on some of their strengths and accomplishments in terms of really considering the issues–carefully picking out misinformation from good information or better information, and also just grappling with the complexities,” she stated.

Dr. González acknowledged that this has been a difficult year for students, whether they are directly involved in the conflict or not, and that October 7th should be a day that allows people to hold space for grief. “Everybody has grief, and so I think that coming together to share each other’s grief [...] is the most helpful thing.”

While Dwyer agrees that reflection is important, he doesn’t think Davidson should stand idle. “If [Davidson’s] objective is to create young leaders of the world, then we should as a school act like it.”

Politics

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Please Please Please Don’t Commit Federal Corruption Crimes!

SOPHIA LUDT ‘25 (SHE/HER)

Editors’ Note: This week’s politics piece is a special edition op-ed by Sophia Ludt, president of the Center for Political Engagement at Davidson.

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lmost a year ago, on October 31st, 2023, Sabrina Carpenter released a controversial music video for her song “Feather,” filmed at the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Catholic church in Brooklyn, New York. Carpenter’s provocative dance moves quickly sparked outrage from Catholics, who viewed the video as disrespectful to their faith. The Diocese of Brooklyn issued a statement saying they were “appalled” and had to restore the church’s “sanctity” with a Mass. Ironically, this incident has nothing to do with choreography, and this very church is now connected to a corruption scandal involving New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Adams, the former New York Police Department (NYPD) captain turned mayor, is the first sitting mayor to be indicted for a federal crime. In a 57-page indictment, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) alleges that Adams accepted illegal campaign donations from foreign nationals linked to Turkey, who exchanged these donations for political favors. Some of these donations are believed to have passed through the very church Carpenter used in her music video. Father Jamie J. Gigantiello, the priest at the Blessed Virgin Mary, allegedly facilitated this flow of foreign contributions to the Adams campaign, violating many ethical codes much more severe than provocative dancing. Furthermore, Pastor Gigantiello, the official who had approved the music video, was stripped of his administrative duties at the church within the week.

Perhaps due to this controversy, the pastor was investigated by the FBI due to his connections with Mayor Adams, who was already under investigation. They allegedly uncovered that Gigantiello was, in fact, involved in this elaborate corruption scheme. Carpenter, known for playing Maya on Disney Channel’s Girl Meets World, spoke out about this political connection at her recent NYC concert. In a now-viral video, she laughed and said, “Should we talk about how I got the mayor indicted?” Concertgoers and TikTok commenters have rallied behind her, appreciating her transparency and humor on the matter. It should be noted that Sabrina Carpenter herself is not directly involved in this investigation, though perhaps the pastor’s inattention to detail that allowed the pop star to film the salacious music video in the church against the Diocese’s rules was the same mistake that got him caught up in this major scandal.

Sabrina Carpenter poses for her music video “Feather,” filmed at the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Photo by Alfredo Flores.

According to NBC New York, the indictment alleges that Adams accepted over $123,000 in luxury travel benefits from 2016 to 2021 without reporting a penny. By 2018, he not only accepted but actively sought illegal campaign contributions for his 2021 mayoral run. The investigation also alleges that Adams received gifts, such as luxury flights and hotel stays, from Turkish businesspeople looking to buy influence in New York’s cutthroat real estate market. In exchange, Adams reportedly rushed a controversial development deal despite safety concerns. This situation raises questions about whether Adams truly serves the best interests of everyday New Yorkers. His entire political identity, built on being a tough-on-crime mayor who promised to restore law and order to New York City, is now crumbling under the weight of these corruption charges.

While Sabrina Carpenter is currently on her “Short n’ Sweet Tour” (coming to Raleigh on October 19), Eric Adams is scrambling to minimize this scandal. He insists on his innocence, though the evidence continues to mount against him. In a September 26th video statement released by Adams’s office, the mayor asserted that any accusations against him are “com-

pletely false and based on lies.”

Adams’s mayoral campaign promised widespread reforms, yet his track record has been far from progressive. He pivoted hard to a pro-police stance early in his term, advocating for a return to “broken windows” policing—an aggressive strategy that targets minor crimes in the hopes of preventing more serious offenses. However, studies by the Prison Policy Initiative and ACLU show this approach disproportionately impacts marginalized communities and does little to address systemic issues in policing. Furthermore, consistent police corruption under the Adams administration has raised alarms, as he maintains deep ties to the NYPD and prioritizes law enforcement protections over criminal justice reform.

Adams’s administration is also facing scrutiny for the horrific conditions at Rikers Island, the infamous New York City jail.

The Vera Institute of Justice reports that over 80% of Rikers inmates have “not been convicted of a crime” and are experiencing a human rights crisis while awaiting trial. They report inhumane treatment and rampant drug trafficking within the facility, further highlighting the failures of the mayor’s leadership. His indifference to the chaos at Rikers has exacerbated criticisms of his administration, casting doubt on his ability to take charge of America’s largest city.

With the federal investigation hanging over him, calls for Adams’s resignation are growing louder. Several high-ranking officials in the Adams administration have already announced their departures, including the police commissioner, chief legal officer, and school chancellor. In a city that’s no stranger to political corruption, Adams’s indictment feels like a bitter betrayal to some. After years of promises to clean up NYC, including improving early childhood education, creating affordable housing, and supporting New York’s status as a sanctuary city, Mayor Adams has become the very mess that he promised to dispose of.

In the larger context of U.S. politics, this scandal is yet another reminder of how deeply entrenched political corruption can be, even in leaders who claim to work for the people. Adams’s fall from grace is just the latest in a long line of political figures who have promised reform, only to find themselves entangled in the very systems they vowed to dismantle. With the 2024 election less than a month away, voters across the country are left wondering who they can trust to deliver on their promises.

Will the next mayor finally offer the reforms the city desperately needs? Or will they too fall victim to the intoxicating pull of power like so many before them? In conclusion, the real scandal was never Carpenter’s church choreography. Rather, it was the corruption practices that will continue to erode our democracy if we do not hold them accountable.

Please Please Please Register to Vote!

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Perspectives

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Davidson College Libertarians: We Believe in Freedom GABRIEL RUSS-NACHAMIE ‘27 (HE/ HIM), ETHAN TRAN ‘28 (HE/HIM), AND COLIN BLAKESLEE ‘28 (HE/HIM)

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ith only a few weeks left until the 2024 presidential election, Davidson students are getting excited about the Phi Eu presidential debate between the Davidson College Democrats and the Davidson College Republicans. Traditionally, the Davidson College Libertarians endorse a presidential candidate from one of the two major parties that aligns most with our values and debate for that candidate. In 2016, our club supported Hillary Clinton for president and debated with the Davidson College Democrats. However, for the 2024 election, the Davidson College Libertarians have decided not to support a particular candidate. Instead, we aim to create a club that stands for principles. The club welcomes all students and promotes classical liberal ideals, prioritizing ideas over supporting candidates tied to personality-driven campaigns that rely on demagoguery. We believe that Libertarianism offers a better alternative to the policies of both major parties.

Despite the common belief that Libertarianism is a fringe movement, the political philosophy has a long intellectual tradition. The American philosopher David Boaz traces the beginning of some Libertarian ideas back to Lao Tzu in 6th-century BCE China. In fact, Libertarians in the United States have made significant contributions to economics, law, philosophy, literature, and science. For example, some of the greatest economists and Nobel Prize winners of the 20th century, such as Milton Friedman and Friedrich Hayek, were Libertarians. Libertarianism can be summed up in one sentence, as Harvard political philosopher and Libertarian Robert Nozick said: “Individuals have rights, and there are things

no person or group may do to them (without violating their rights).”

Our club stands behind the belief that Libertarianism offers evidence-based solutions to the problems facing Americans today, such as inflation. We believe the U.S. economy overheated due to the Federal Reserve’s failure to achieve its inflation target of 2% and the Biden administration spending too much. For example, Biden spent $1.9 trillion in a recovering economy with only 6% unemployment, almost the same amount spent when the U.S. was in the middle of a pandemic. Unlike Kamala Harris’s claim that inflation is due to “price gouging,” a claim rejected by over 77% of professional economists in a recent poll by the University of Chicago with none supporting the idea, we believe that inflation is caused by the government’s reckless monetary policy and borrowing.

Additionally, both Democrats and Republicans in the United States support protectionist tariffs that go beyond any need for national security. Centuries ago, economists Adam Smith and David Ricardo criticized this economic policy for its flawed reasoning. Tariffs raise prices for American consumers and harm economic growth. Current-day economists agree with us. According to a poll conducted by the University Chicago IGM panel of leading economists of all political affiliations, 95% of economists polled said they agreed that U.S. consumers pay for the cost of tariffs. Ultimately, tariffs are just another tax on Americans that hamper economic growth.

Libertarians have a better path for economic policy. The Federal Reserve should follow a rules-based monetary policy that keeps nominal spending growing at a constant rate to prevent inflation and recessions. This will create tight labor markets, boosting workers’ wages and bargaining power. We believe in reducing or eliminating unnecessary labor regulations so more Americans can find jobs. For example, this includes eliminating college degree requirements for public-sector jobs, unnecessary licensing for occupations like cutting hair

or selling flowers, and reducing double taxation and other barriers to remote work.

As a club, we agree with Americans frustrated that home ownership is no longer affordable in the United States, but politicians are proposing the wrong solutions. Politicians often push for housing subsidies, such as Harris’s $25,000 down payment plan. However, we feel strongly that this will worsen the issue by increasing demand when the real problem is a limited supply of housing. To make housing more affordable, we believe that state and local governments should focus on making it easier to build homes, which will increase supply and lower prices.

We hold that Libertarians have better policies to address immigration, a top issue for many voters. First, we propose that the rule of law must be enforced because order and domestic security are necessary for any functioning society. However, we also believe that the United States has always been a nation of immigrants and is a great country because of it. We feel that because of the opportunities our country provides, people from other countries will want to move here and become citizens. An immigration system ought to welcome with open arms patriotic people who want to come to the U.S. to support their families, escape persecution, and start a better life. Thus, legal immigration and the path to citizenship must be made easier for future Americans. As former President Ronald Reagan said, “we lead the world because, unique among nations, we draw our people -- our strength -- from every country and every corner of the world.”

Besides standing for these policies, the Davidson College Libertarians advocate for classical liberal principles on campus. We will continue to support the college’s efforts at protecting the free speech rights of students and faculty, even when we may disagree with their views. Despite our strong faith in Libertarianism, we acknowledge that our beloved beliefs may ultimately not be the best public policy when new evidence arises, just like all other beliefs. Thus, we believe that a free market-

place of ideas is necessary. Historically, both major parties have suppressed dissent. As Libertarians, we will continue to always condemn such actions, no matter the political content of the speech. Freedom from partisan sedition will allow everyone to decide what beliefs match their personal interests and values.

Finally, as Libertarians, we will always voice our support for groups and individuals who have historically been oppressed by the government and denied their rights by others. For example, we stand for the right of the LGBTQIA community to live their lives without government harassment and the right of American citizens to be free from unconstitutional government surveillance. We believe that in most cases, the government should never interfere in our personal lives. The manner in which one chooses to act in their private life should not be a concern to anyone besides themselves. The Davidson College Libertarians choose to believe in freedom.

Not only do we believe that Libertarianism is the best policy in an economic and social context, but we also believe that Libertarianism is naturally the most just system. When people are able to live however they want and possess the liberty to pursue their dreams, true happiness becomes more attainable.

Gabriel Russ-Nachamie is an Economics major from Lincolnton, North Carolina.

Ethan Tran is a History major from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Colin Blakeslee is an English major from Houston, Texas.

Chick-fil-A Owners Continue to Donate Millions to Discriminatory Groups.

So Why Do We Want One on Campus?

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GEORGIA HALL ‘25 (SHE/HER)

hen the warm, tempting aroma of waffle fries wafts from a white paper bag, it’s hard to resist the pull of Chick-fil-A. After a long week, an eight count nugget or a spicy chicken sandwich might be just what you need.

And in just ten minutes, your meal arrives with a smile. It’s a perfect customer experience. Almost too good to be true.

Davidson’s announcement of a new Chick-fil-A in the old Turner House on September 13th was met with excitement by much of the student body.

In The Davidsonian, Student Government Association (SGA) Sophomore Senator Abigail Przynosch ‘27 said, “I think that it’s apparent that obviously Chick-fil-A has some past policy decisions. [...] I want to make it clear that SGA would never support an actively homophobic corporation.”

While some CNN headlines claim Chick-fil-A’s anti-LGBTQIA ties are in the past, in reality, that’s a myth. The support persists—they just use clever business practices.

The Cathy Family founded Chick-fil-A in 1967. The wealthy evangelical Christian family’s flagship store is located in Greenbriar Shopping Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Chick-fil-A remains privately owned and is still run by the Cathy Family.

Chick-fil-A now has over 3,000 locations worldwide. In 2023, it generated $21.58 billion in sales, a 14.7% increase from 2022. It is the third most profitable fast food chain in the United States.

As a privately owned company, Chick-fil-A isn’t required to report detailed financial statistics or be accountable to shareholders. This means that, though it publicly stopped donating to anti-LGBTQIA groups in 2019, the Cathy Family can continue to support these causes behind closed doors.

Chick-fil-A’s legacy of discrimination is long and well-documented. Female employees have repeatedly taken legal action against the company’s ownership and franchisees for discriminating against mothers and pregnant women. From 1988 to 2012, Chick-fil-A faced at least twelve lawsuits related to workplace discrimination and sexual harassment. It was once common practice to screen and share new hires’ political and religious beliefs with the Cathy Family.

Aziz Latif, a former Chick-fil-A manager in Houston, sued the company in 2002, claiming he was fired a day after refusing to participate in a prayer to Jesus Christ at a company training

program.

Former CEO, Dan Cathy, preferred married workers, believing they were more industrious and productive, according to a Forbes article. Family members of prospective operators— even children—were often interviewed to learn about candidates’ home lives.

“If a man can’t manage his own life, he can’t manage a business,” Dan Cathy said, adding he would likely fire an employee or terminate an operator who “has been sinful or done something harmful to their family.”

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission even sued Chick-fil-A for violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and won a $10,000 settlement. John Charping, owner of a Chick-fil-A at Concord Commons in North Carolina, refused to hire Heather Morrison in 2012 because she was six months pregnant. During the interview, Charping asked inappropriate pregnancy-related questions about her due date, childcare plans, and maternity leave. Three days later, he told her she wouldn’t be hired and suggested she reapply after giving birth and arranging childcare.

Chick-fil-A is linked to the WinShape Foundation, the Cathy Family’s charitable foundation founded in 1984 by Truett and Jeanette Cathy. WinShape and its sister organization, Lifeshape, run camps and retreats for couples and promote evangelical values, including “traditional” marriage. Lifeshape emphasizes evangelical gender roles, particularly for young women. WinShape also recruits young teens at these camps to work at Chick-fil-A. WinShape supports organizations with histories of discrimination against women and LGBTQIA individuals, such as Focus on the Family, the Family Research Council, Exodus International (which advocated for conversion therapy), and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which has a chapter at Davidson College, requires leaders to adhere to its statement on faith and “sexual purity.” This statement defines sexual expression as appropriate only within a marriage between “one man and one woman” and states that gender identity is assigned at birth.

In 2012, Dan Cathy affirmed the company’s opposition to gay marriage in Baptist Press, saying he was “Guilty as charged.”

“We are very much supportive of the family—the biblical definition of the family unit. We are a family-owned business, a family-led business, and we are married to our first wives. We give God thanks for that,” he added.

Dan Cathy’s remarks against gay marriage sparked a nation wide boycott. At Davidson College, students were so upset that, after a forum co-hosted by SGA and The Davidsonian, they banned Chick-fil-A from being served at Union Board events.

By 2020, facing court losses and negative publicity, the Cathy Family shifted their approach, now claiming to be an “equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.” Chick-fil-A does not hire based on various protected characteristics, including sex, race, religion, and sexual orientation, according to its website.

Still, despite publicly severing ideological ties, Chick-fil-A’s connection to WinShape remains. WinShape’s most recent June 2023 990 filing shows that Chick-fil-A donated $1.23 million. Dwarf House, a restaurant modeled after founder Truett Cathy’s first diner, contributed over $193,000.

Dan Cathy also continues to face significant criticism. In 2021, The Daily Beast looked into donations to the National Christian Foundation’s (NCF) efforts to block the Equality Act. This legislation would make it illegal to discriminate against LGBTQIA individuals. Dan Cathy donated significant funds to the NCF to help prevent the legislation’s passage. He also continues to support the foundation, which has funneled millions to anti-LGBTQIA, anti-Muslim, and anti-immigrant organizations.

There appears to be some cognitive dissonance within our student government. While SGA assumes Chick-fil-A is no longer actively homophobic—true, the company now has diversity, equity and inclusion policies, hires single women with children, and employs queer people—it’s not hard to connect the dots. There are some very tangible ties between Chickfil-A and its founder’s discriminatory mission. The numbers are clear: the Cathy Family continues to funnel money from Chick-fil-A to WinShape to support their problematic beliefs.

Chick-fil-A has a low start-up cost, with an initial franchise investment of approximately $10,000, which is much lower than a competitor like Bojangles, which requires around $35,000. However, the franchise retains about 15% of sales

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Sports

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Three Davidson Swimmers Take First at Queens University ALEX THOLE ‘28 (HE/HIM) SPORTS WRITER

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t was a fast start off the blocks for the Davidson swimming and diving teams at Queens University on Saturday, September 28th. The Wildcats racked up four individual wins, with Dylan Felt ‘26 in the men’s 200M and 500M freestyle, Ginny Thorsen ‘28 in the women’s 500M freestyle, and Fletcher Smith ‘26 in the men’s 200M butterfly all touching the wall first.

Felt, the two-time Atlantic 10 Most Outstanding Performer (2023, 2024), was pleased with his performances. “I feel like I’m in a good position,” Felt commented. “I have my speed right now and it’s just a matter of getting my endurance back.” Felt owns five individual school records, including the 200M and 500M freestyle races, and has been a member of four record-setting relay teams. He also holds the conference record for both the 500M and 1650M freestyle. While Felt hopes to add to his list of records this year, one goal stands out above the rest. “I really want to make the NCAAs and possibly even the final; that’s something that has been on my mind since I got here.”

Felt accomplished another personal goal of his this past summer when he participated in the Olympic Trials, swimming in the 200M, 400M, 800M and 1500M freestyle. “It was so cool,” Felt remarked. “I’d never experienced pressure like that before. That’s something I kind of had trouble with in past seasons, managing how I deal with stress, but [the Olympic Trials] may have helped me learn a couple of different strategies.”

Thorsen’s swam a 5:14.48 in the 500M freestyle, a personal best, which earned her the victory in her first collegiate meet. “It was exciting,” Thorsen exclaimed. “I had a lot of

Smith also voiced his pride in the team’s performance. “I think the team did really well to start off the season, lots of great swims,” Smith noted . “We’ve got a lot of great individual contenders and relays.” For Smith, becoming an upperclassmen comes with an elevated sense of responsibility on the team. “Going from your sophomore to junior year, you’re taking on more of a leadership and mentoring role.

It’s not something that a lot of [members of our class] have dealt with before, so I think it’s kind of a unique change.”

Davidson returns to the pool on October 11th for Richmond Duals in Hampton, Virginia, at the same venue that will host the A-10 Championships in February. An A-10 championship is something the Wildcats have never achieved, but Smith believes that could change. “I’m really excited for what the team is going to accomplish. I think a runner-up or even a win at A-10s is possible this year.”

The Davidson swimming and diving teams cheer on their teammates. Photo by Davidson Athletics. fun doing it.” Thorsen’s performance garnered her A-10 Female Rookie of the Week honors. Thorsen was a high school star at the Asheville School, where she helped her team win championships in 2023 and 2024. While the transition to the collegiate pool hasn’t been seamless, the team atmosphere has been the biggest difference. “It’s a lot of fun having a supportive team to train with,” said Thorsen. “I was able to see a lot of my teammates on the side of the pool [at Queens].

They’re out there and at the end the best part is the team cheering.”

Smith started his junior year on a high note and hopes to carry that momentum further into the season. “The 200M fly felt really good for this early in the season. It was nice to get out there and race and see the hard work that I put in in the summer and the beginning of the season.”

Felt ‘26 swims to victory. Photo by Davidson Athletics.

Men’s Tennis Opens Home Campaign with Davidson Invitational

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avidson men’s tennis hosted their first competition of the year, the Davidson Invitational, from Friday, September 27th through Sunday the 29th. With many Atlantic 10 teams competing in the tournament, Davidson was able to gain critical experience as they prepare for the spring season. Two sophomores, Charlie Ratliff ‘27 and Nikhil Mukherjee ‘27, made it to the finals, with Mukherjee winning all his scheduled matches of the tournament. Among this young talent was Miles Kennedy ‘28, who made it to the finals as well.

Even though it’s the offseason, the team trains more rigorously in the fall. Uddayvir Singh ‘25 stated that “we work, and honestly practice harder [in the fall], I would say. So now we are trying to figure out our doubles pairings for the season. We have more lifts as compared to the spring and [are] working more on the fundamentals. When we’re in season we try to manage the work so we can sustain ourselves.”

Along with a strenuous training schedule, the tennis team competed in the UNC Greensboro Fall Invitational in midSeptember. “These tournaments we play over the fall are mostly preparation tournaments for the matches that we play in the spring,” Sebastion Carpio Moran ‘26 said. “You really have to figure out how to play well and then transfer that into matches. There’s a lot of strategy specific things you’re working on,” Luca Lovrich ‘25 added.

Independent strengthening, both physically and mentally, has been important in this fall’s programming, but the team finds energy in each other, a relatively new experience for many collegiate tennis players. “Every other tennis player

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 and 50% of profits. This means more of your dining dollars will go toward these causes while it exists on this campus.

By supporting Chick-fil-A’s presence, we are indirectly funding organizations that oppose LGBTQIA and womens’ rights.

While individuals can certainly visit a Chickfil-A any day of the week, it suggests to visitors, students, and faculty that Davidson endorses this corporation and its many causes.

Davidson College’s own statement on DEI reads: “We strive to sustain a culture of belonging for staff, faculty, and students from diverse cultures, ethnicities, races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, national origins, socio-economic backgrounds, and abilities.” It also says that “employee benefits plans reflect our commitment to all staff, including our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgen-

Singh ‘25 celebrates a big point. Photo by Davidson Athletics. would tell you tennis is an individual, lonely sport. Growing up and playing in juniors, you’re always playing for yourself.

Getting to college, you’re playing for ten or twelve other guys on your team, playing for your coaches, playing for something bigger,” said Singh. Carpio Moran recalled that he “was the only freshman in my class [on the men’s tennis team], so I was constantly competing. Instead of seeing this healthy competition, I was just trying to be the best at all times, and that ended up not being good for me because I was always in a constant mindset of, ‘I gotta beat this guy in practice.’

In the end, the purpose of being here is to progress and keep developing, not only as a tennis player, but as a person.”

This team-centered mindset has been embraced by many of the Davidson tennis upperclassmen who hope to impart this wisdom on younger players. “[We’re] trying to make them

der, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) staff.”

As a liberal arts school committed to these principles, it seems hypocritical to support a corporation that clearly does not advocate for the same ideals. Davidson College should oppose this on principle as a school that knows better.

A lingering question remains: what has changed among the student body since 2012, and why aren’t we demanding a public forum this time?

Georgia Hall is an Environmental Studies and French and Francophone Studies double major from London, England.

[the first-year class] realize this is really a special opportunity.

It’s the little things here: we get to travel together, we do trips together. Those are the memories that really make the experience different from the individual part,” Singh said on behalf of his fellow seniors. “I think letting them know and making it obvious that we are a family, just moving towards this goal, is of real importance in the beginning,” Carpio Moran added.

The large first-year class has held its own these first few months. “We have five freshmen this year, so their impact has already been really good. I think a couple of them have a really good chance of making the lineup in their first year,” Singh stated. Lovrich also commented on the next class: “they’re all very good, but more than anything, their effort is there, so that’s a big deal for us. They’ve gelled super well with us as a team, which when you have a split between newcomers and returners, you hope that happens.” Altogether, Lovrich believes that “it’s the strongest team [he’s] been on.” Coupled with a strong Davidson roster, Lovrich stated that “VCU is always the top contender for the title, and they don’t really have a roster this year. So now it’s a pretty open field.”

There is a resounding belief that the team will dominate the A-10 conference this year. “I think we have the best shot of winning our conference this year,” Singh declared. With a full schedule of fall preparation, Davidson men’s tennis hopes to bring their first A-10 championship back to campus in the spring.

Arts and Entertainment 6 Tiny DACE Showcases Davidson Singer-Songwriters JAYSON RIVERA ‘27 (HE/HIM) STAFF WRITER

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n the first Sunday of October, the office of Davidson Arts and Creative Engagement (DACE) premiered their “Tiny DACE Concert,” the first of a series of monthly performances by Davidson student artists inspired

by National Public Radio’s (NPR) “Tiny Desk Concerts.”

Similar to how NPR films their series in a small office, Jacob Kim ‘26 transformed the DACE Studio into a mini venue, which acted as the perfect setting for artists who thrive in intimate settings.

With Tiny DACE, Kim and the rest of the DACE team aimed for performances that were “way more chill” compared to other student-run performance opportunities.

Kim described the inspiration behind the concert series: “we wanted to emphasize giving an opportunity to smaller musicians on campus who may not have a huge band. Usually Live Thursdays, Battle of the Bands, and frat parties tend to be super high energy, and so we wanted this to have a super chill atmosphere,” he stated.

Junah Jeong ‘27, one of the night’s performers, makes intimate, alternative music that fits the atmosphere of Tiny DACE perfectly. At Tiny DACE, she performed songs off her new EP, “phantom,” and described this body of work as being based off of “a recollection of a past relationship and how I felt during it.” She took heavy inspiration from artists like Clairo, Beabadoobee, and Suki Waterhouse. “I’ve never actually performed on this campus before,” Jeong stated a few days before the event. “I’m really excited, but also really nervous.”

The night of the event, DACE was set up exactly the way Kim envisioned. The space felt incredibly cozy, with a few chairs and floor space set up for the twenty-seven guests

in attendance, each of whom received a printed ticket as a keepsake. The room was dimly lit and filled to capacity, with the artists and their instruments positioned at the front.

Jeong played the night’s first set with her guitarist, Jazmine Cordon ‘28. She primarily played songs off of “phantom,” along with a cover of “Dance with Me” by Beabadoobee, who she cites as one of her biggest influences. Her instrumentation varied between Cordon’s guitar playing and mixed vocal and instrumental tracks that came straight from her EP. Between

Jeong ‘27 and Cordon ‘28 performing at Tiny DACE. Photo

by Savannah Soraghan. each song, Jeong spoke about the personal significance of each piece and how they related to the premise of “phantom.”

The emotion of her performance was palpable.

The second set of the night was by Sam and the Super Spreaders, a group that featured Sam Cifani ‘27 on keys, Aidan Marks ‘27 on drums, Elliot Frankell ‘25 on saxophone, and Lincoln Hayes ‘27 on bass. They started with a few original songs, which included them jamming over the foundation of a groovy bassline inspired by a silly premise– they posed their first song as a satirical love song to Haye’s former roommate. They also played a variety of covers,

turning one of their originals into a medley with Thundercat’s “Them Changes” and ending with Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely.” It was a performance oriented around embodying the atmosphere of a jazz club, and the studio’s ambience paired perfectly with the relaxed nature of their songs and impressive instrumentation.

Audience members were extremely impressed. “It couldn’t have been a better vibe–both cozy and groovy! Because DACE is an intimate space, the concerts create an opportunity for intentional listening and appreciation of our peers’ music, especially their original content,” attendee Annabel Semans ‘26 stated. “I was blown away by the performers’ artistry in that regard! Big props for their hard work, talent, and bravery.”

Anta Lo ‘27 added, “Tiny DACE was amazing. I loved the intimate setting; it felt like we were all part of something personal, just enjoying the music together. I’m definitely looking forward to more Tiny DACE Concerts.”

This performance served as an indicator of how student performances and the arts in general at Davidson will continue to grow. The ambition of students like Kim, and the resources of organizations like WALT, ensure that student artists of varying genres will be able to perform in settings accessible to the largest possible audiences and facilitate as much creativity as possible.

Kim recorded and audio engineered both performances, and will upload them to YouTube for both students and community members who were not able to attend to watch.

Tiny DACE will continue in monthly installments, and Davidson students can RSVP through WildcatSync for the next night of student music in the DACE Studio.

Jayson Rivera ‘27 is an English major from Middletown, DE.

WALT DAYZ Encourages the Creation of Art and Change JULIA RICHARDS ‘27 (SHE/HER) STAFF WRITER

Engagement Studio],” she said. Rose Cecchi ‘27, another artist, incorporates creative time into her weekly routine. “I work at DACE, and so usually when I’m in DACE, I work on

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n Wednesday, October 2nd, WALT 1610 hosted their first WALT DAYZ student art sale of the year. At this event, student artists had the opportunity to sell their pieces to the Davidson College community. There were twenty artists showcased at the event, displaying a vast array of works ranging from collages to embroidery to crochet pieces to prints.

WALT DAYZ supports the radio, student artists, and sometimes other organizations.

Abby Landes ‘27 serves as WALT’s fundraising chair. Her job includes “raising money for our student fundraising account so we can pay student artists, or musicians, because we can’t give them the money the school gives us.” These events support this fund. Annabel Semans ‘26, co-president of WALT, explained that “the split [of the profits] is 60% to the artist and 40% to WALT.” For example, a majority of the proceeds from last week’s event went to disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. Of the twenty artists, four gave 100% of their profits to relief efforts. “Sellers who went with our typical profit split made $875 and an additional $1,259 was raised for donation,” Semans announced.

Artist Emma Busch ‘27 sold premade pendants and took commissions for her work. She enjoys the process of making her art. “I can multitask [...] I cut out my letters [...] while watching the [vice presidential] debate, and then I’ll use the sewing machine in DACE [Davidson Arts and Creative

Alexa Papahagjopoulos ‘27, Bita Parhami ‘27, and Abby Landes ‘27 pose with newly purchased artwork. Photo by Courtney Lassiter ‘27 and Tehinnah Kitcher ‘27. my collages,” Cecchi explained.

Busch also appreciates DACE as a resource on campus. “DACE is a great place for artists to make their pieces in general, and for events like WALT DAYZ,” she remarked.

When asked about the materials in the studio, Cecchi explains that “because I collage, I use the many magazines and cardboard that we have. We also have tube glue, scissors, there’s also a lot of paint, and a few sewing machines, so really any crafting material you might need is probably in there.”

Busch attended two other WALT DAYZ events last year, but the event this year was the first time she sold her own work. She became involved from knowing Landes, but explained that “anyone can get involved in selling at WALT DAYZ by talking to people

involved with WALT.” It was also Cecchi’s first time selling at WALT DAYZ, and she successfully sold all her pieces. “It’s really exciting that people were interested in my creations. I feel very supported on campus.

I appreciate that people like my art,” she remarked.

To Busch, raising money for hurricane relief was meaningful. “[It] made a lot of sense.

One, because the event was supposed to happen right during the hurricane [and had to be rescheduled]. And then two, I think everyone here is looking for an outlet to give to Western North Carolina, so this is perfect.”

Cecchi responded similarly, emphasizing that “I think it’s super important that a lot of our proceeds went to hurricane relief, especially because so many people in Davidson are

in Western North Carolina. “I think it’s very good of the artists to direct their funds to that cause, and I think it’s really important for us to support those communities, especially since Davidson is so lucky to not be impacted as heavily as other places,” she commented.

This year, Semans aspires to make WALT DAYZ a more consistent occurrence on campus. “We are aiming for monthly [WALT DAYZ events] [...] the next WALT DAYZ is on November 15th, and it will be celebrating the end of a big radio-a-thon that we’re planning, and it’s going to be a fundraiser for the Davidson Community Fund,” she explained.

If you attended WALT DAYZ or another WALT event and want to become involved, reach out to members like Landes and Semans! And come on out to the next WALT DAYZ event to show your peers and college radio some support!

Julia Richards ‘27 is an intended Educational Studies and Hispanic Studies double major from Charleston, SC.

Students browse through artwork in Summit Coffee Outpost. Photo by Courtney Lassiter ‘27 and Tehinnah Kitcher ‘27. connected to places that have been affected in North Carolina.”

Regan Harvey ‘27 purchased various items at WALT DAYZ, including “a poster, a collage [by Cecchi], and some small trinkets.” Harvey was especially happy that a portion of the sales went to hurricane relief

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Tell Us How Your Semester Is Going So Far and We’ll Predict Your Fall Break!

It’s fall break already, which means that midterms started last week (and will be happening until finals)!

We hope they’re going well for you! It also means that the winds are changing–and fast. Freshman friend groups are moving, cuffing season is in full swing, and your dining dollars are dwindling. But all that is yet to come. Let’s think about fall break for now.

Let’s start off easy: do you keep a calendar?

A - Nah, I keep it all in here *points to head* and if I forget about something I was supposed to go to, then was it really that important?

B - I keep a calendar with my classes on it and a few certain events I want to go to, but it’s mostly empty.

C - My calendar has color-coded categories for every part of my life: class, events, deadlines, homework blocks. It’s overwhelming to look at, but it keeps me on top of things.

D - I have so many events on my calendar that it looks like a game of tetris. I’m so overloaded that even if I put an event on my calendar, I might still forget about it.

Mostly A’s:

How far along are you in your graduation requirements?

You’re probably a first-year so this semester hasn’t been easy, but it also hasn’t been as hard as it could be. You moved too far away to justify the price of going home for an extended weekend, and even though you liked the idea of being away from home, you really wish you could hang out with your mom right now.

Crime Log Time Reported

A - None, lol.

B - According to WildcatSync, I’m in every single organization on campus, but I really only show up to the events of a select few.

C - I’m on the E-Board of at least one organization, but I’m also heavily involved with a few others.

D - I’m the entire E-Board of at least five different organizations on campus, none pertaining to each other, and I single-handedly run every aspect of every event.

A - Pretty sure I’m almost there.

B - I’m on track, but I’m also taking my time to explore different disciplines and take fun, easy classes.

C - I speed ran my graduation requirements and now I’m just taking classes that are both Have you cried yet this semester? intellectually stimulating and fit my A - People really cry over this place? interests.

B - I’ve gotten close to the brink of tears, but haven’t actually D - I’ve had every semester planned cried yet. out since freshman year, but I’m C - I’ve been in Base Libs once or twice this semester and a still behind because of scheduling single tear has rolled down my cheek. conflicts and WebTree has not been D - When I met with my professor during office hours, they my friend. asked me how I was doing and I immediately burst into tears.

Mostly B’s:

Let me guess, you’re a fifth year (or maybe even a sixth year) so this for sure isn’t your first rodeo. Unfortunately, the lack of a grind means that fall break will be just another weekend for you–but without the campus buzz and food options.

How many organizations are you involved with?

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Mostly C’s:

You’ve hustled and bustled this semester and now it’s time for a well-deserved break. Maybe your weekend trip to the mountains got canceled, but you’ve pivoted and are headed for the beach. You say you’re going to do some work and be productive–but let’s be real–you’re not going to open your computer the entire time you’re away.

Mostly D’s:

You need to get off this campus immediately. But you won’t. Don’t lie to me, I can see it. You say you’re going to spend fall break relaxing, but in reality you’re going to be catching up or getting ahead on work the entire time.

SGA Updates Executive Updates: Connor Hines and Maya Rajeh are planning “a conversation with President Hicks.”

The event will include a moderated discussion and Q&A session. All new SGA Senators were assigned to committees.

Activities Tax Council (ATC) Updates: The Senate voted on a number of budgets recommended by the ATC. The Senate also voted to approve Abdul Rafae Kamran, Aneesha Jayaram, Cillian Hallinan, and Muhammad Ahmad Adil to the ATC. Accessibility and Student Affairs: Shuttles to Lampus occurred on Saturday, October 5th, and the committee will continue to work on ways to streamline the service. Added a 12PM Wednesday, October 9th spot for airport shuttles.

Community Committee: Contacted all Common Ground organizations offering support/opportunities for collaboration. Met with Dean McQuillan-Krepps and discussed efforts to publicize the Code of Responsibility. Also offered to collaborate with the Dean of Students office on future events that increase contact, communication, and familiarity between members of the Dean of Students office and the student body.

Other Updates: SGA Senator Abigail Przynosch organized a fundraiser last week to help with NC hurricane relief. She partnered with the SGA and multiple PCC organizations, raising $5,572 to send to regional nonprofits.

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Zowel Club als Union hadden een Europese midweekmatch in de benen, maar beide teams begonnen wel vol overgave aan de partij.

Hoge druk en veel intensiteit, maar dat resulteerde niet in veel uitgespeelde kansen. Het enige gevaar in de beginfase kwam er na mistasten achterin. Eerst kon Vanaken niet profiteren van een misser van Burgess, terwijl aan de overkant Mignolet Fuseini kon afstoppen na een slippertje van Romero.

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CIS 110: Introduction to Introductory Classes ECO 243: What Does Consulting Actually Do? EDU 368: Educating People Sitting in the Back of the Class on Laptops ENG 332: Writing Drunk, Editing Sober ENG 432: Writing Sober, Editing Drunk, Rereading High BIO 414: Neuroplasticity Experimentations (Pending Ethics Review) CSC 274: How to Program an AI Girlfriend COM 147: Remedial Yapping CLA 320: Learning Elvish and Other Middle Earth Languages MAT 376: Moneyball YOWL 465: Satire and Missing Deadlines ECO 315: How to Tell Loved Ones You Sold Out After All MUS 236: Making Popular Tik Tok Audios SOC 128: Sociology of Liberal Arts Classes PSY 387: Gaslighting and Gatekeeping DAN 244: Teach Me How to Dougie FMS 230: Understanding Megalopolis HUM 2: This Time it’s Personal POL 432: Playing Devil’s Advocate COM 253: Competitive Trauma Dumping ATC 101: How to Misuse Club Funds ENG 262: Porn GSS 200: We Live in a Society CIS 238: Being Contrarian MAT 123: Explaining the Numbering of Classes HIS 231: Naming Old-Timey Baseball Players PBH 301: Opportunity to Participate in Student Research PHY 410: Reconciling Relativity with Quantum Mechanics PHI 345: Is Being Evil Actually Good?

THE 246: Undercutting This School’s Academic Rigor POL 220: Avoiding Hard-Hitting Questions CSC 5000: Make WebTree Usable PCC 148: How to Force People to Be Your Friends ENV 103: Chacos and Linen and Plants

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What To Do Over Fall Break

Complain about having homework instead of doing it once again • Loaf About Provide Union Board with even more glowing orbs than they bought so as to confuse them even more • Apply to a job (you will not do this)

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