Sept. 11, 2019

THE TIMES-DELPHIC The weekly student newspaper of Drake University Vol. 139 | No. 3 | Sept. 11, 2019

FEATURES

SPORTS

OPINIONS

Des Moines ranks 8th best in the country for truck drivers, a part time gig for some Drake students.

The Drake Bulldogs have begun the year’s football season; they kick off the season with a 0-2 record.

Learn about one student’s story on why she came to Drake University and what led to her decision.

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Accidental gunshot stuns off-campus party: Drake student sustains nonfatal headshot on 27th Street Caleb Lillquist Contributing Writer caleb.lillquist@drake.edu

On Saturday, Aug. 31, officers were called to the scene on 1100 block of 27th Street near campus in regard to “Shots fired.” When officers arrived, they were met with people leaving the party where a Drake student had been shot.

Upon investigation, the police learned that a student had been shot when other Drake students had accidentally discharged a weapon that, according to police, went through the wall and hit the victim in the head. There is no information regarding the type of weapon that was fired. Though the student’s injuries were not fatal, the student was rushed to the hospital.

The night of the incident, Drake students received a Bulldog Alert through their email and mobile devices informing them about “heavy police presence” near the campus. It was not until the next day that students received an email from Dean of Students Jerry Parker, informing the Bulldog community about what happened that Saturday night.

“We can confirm that a Drake University student sustained a gunshot wound during a party at an off-campus house shortly before midnight on Saturday, Aug. 31. The injury is serious but not life-threatening, and, gratefully, no one else was hurt,” said Jarad Bernstein, the communications director for Drake University, in a statement via email. “We have

been providing support to the injured student and that student’s family, as well as other students affected by the incident.”

The email also went into detail about the accident, stating that “Regarding the gunshot, the Des Moines Police Department (DMPD) and Drake Public Safety rushed to the scene that night.

DMPD conducted an on-site investigation, indicating that the firearm discharge was accidental; another person in an adjacent room discharged the gun.”

The email confirmed that the university is conducting its own investigation, though no further information has been released due to legal and privacy concerns.

“If you see something or become aware of a potential problem, let Drake Public Safety know. I would also remind everyone to use reasonable steps to help with your own safety.”

So far no criminal charges have been filed; however, in a 13WhoTV interview with Des Police Sgt. Paul Parizek states that, “It certainly looks accidental and somebody was mishandling a

THE CORNER OF 27TH STREET AND UNIVERSITY AVENUE marks the street where the incident occurred. PHOTO BY AUTUMN OSIA | PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR

firearm. We don’t believe it to be intentional, but there’s a real strong possibility there could be criminal charges moving forward.” In the same article, Sgt. Parizek also stated that the doctors had removed a bullet from the victim’s head from the shooting.

Public Safety Director Scott Law affirmed that Drake University is committed to the safety of its students, faculty and staff. He explained that Drake Public Safety takes all security concerns seriously and that he and his team work with local law enforcement to continually ensure a safe environment for the Drake community.

Law offered some insight pertaining to gun safety on campus. He said that the university does not allow

firearms on campus; however, law enforcement officers do have clearance to carry their weapons for the sake of their job duties.

Law also weighed in on his thoughts on student safety in general.

“My main piece of advice would be if you see something or become aware of a potential problem, let Drake Public Safety know,” Law said. “I would also remind everyone to use reasonable steps to help with your own safety.

Use the Drake Guardian App, Safe ride bus and other safety initiatives that are available to you.”

Assistant Dean of Students Tony Tyler encouraged any student who may be experiencing feelings of distress or anxiety regarding the incident to reach

Moines community, really Iowa,” she said.

Rapinoe’s presentation will be a moderated Q&A session titled “Strength On and Off the Field.” Students will have the chance to submit questions for consideration, but the details are not yet finalized.

Hartschen said goals of this event are to create “provocative conversation” and to select a speaker who will “create a dialogue amongst everyone.”

Rapinoe draws public

attention and sometimes criticism for steadily holding her convictions, a topic Hartschen says she thinks students should hear about.

“It’s good to hear from people like Megan Rapinoe that really is speaking to today’s generation of students in terms of how to be the best person you can be even though you might not have everyone liking you,” she said.

The announcement of Rapinoe’s visit resulted in

out to the Drake Counseling Center.

Services offered by the counseling center include a crisis textline, counseling appointments and an anonymous online forum regarding emotional health.

Tyler additionally expressed his thoughts on the importance of safety at Drake.

“I typically think of campus safety in terms of two items: security and relationships,” Tyler said in an email. “Strong relationships can also help us to have a safer community. The more we watch out for each other and engage as active bystanders, the safer the communities we have.”

Taryn Ripple contributed to the reporting of this story.

Bucksbaum Lecture: students are raring for Rapinoe Sarah Bogaards Contributing Writer sarah.bogaards@drake.edu

A video of Griff playing soccer in a pink wig is all it took to get Drake students asking, “Could it be?”

The teaser on Twitter and Facebook all but confirmed that yes, in fact, accomplished women’s soccer player Megan Rapinoe will speak at the 41st edition of the Martin Bucksbaum lecture series.

Advertising and marketing major Anne Hirschfield said she heard the news during class and rushed to confirm it on social media.

“Oh shit, Megan Rapinoe is going to be on campus,” she said was her first reaction to seeing the announcement.

Rapinoe is recognized globally for her skills and achievements in soccer; she became an Olympic gold medalist in 2012 and appeared in three consecutive World Cup tournaments, earning top honors for her performance in 2019.

Following these successes, Rapinoe has garnered an ardent fanbase and a platform she uses to advocate for equal pay, and rights for women, refugees and LGBTQ people.

As an athlete at Drake, sophomore Kristen Arias said she admires Rapinoe’s advocacy for women’s equality in “predominately male” sports.

“She’s fighting for women to have a chance and I really appreciate that,” Arias said.

Hirschfield said she looks forward to having “such an influential person” on campus for her first Bucksbaum lecture.

Rapinoe acknowledged the

position of influence she and the U.S. women’s national soccer team possess during a ceremony in New York celebrating the 2019 World Cup win.

“Yes, we play sports, yes, we play soccer, yes we’re female athletes; but we’re so much more than that, you’re so much more than that,” she said.

A lead organizer of the Bucksbaum lecture series and Coordinator for the President’s Office Erica Hartschen said the soccer star’s personal attributes help deliver her message.

mostly positive feedback; nevertheless, Hartschen said she especially invites those who disagree with the player in any capacity to attend, calling it “an opportunity of a lifetime.”

The lecture is on Monday, November 18 at 7 p.m. in the Knapp Center. No tickets are required for the event. For more information, visit drake.edu/ bucksbaum/ or contact Erica Hartschen at erica.hartschen@ drake.edu.

“Yes, we play sports, yes, we play soccer, yes, we’re female athletes; but we’re so much more than that, you’re so much more than that.”

“She is a great example of bringing someone to the stage who has all sorts of platforms. … all the platforms that she speaks on and advocates for have come out of not only her success in her sport, but because she’s able to capture attention, and that takes charisma,” Hartschen said.

For the last 22 years, the Bucksbaum lecture has supplied the community with access to an all-star list of guests for no cost, which Hartschen said is now “unheard of.”

“These lectures are a gem, not only for the Drake community, but for the Des

SOCCER CHAMP MEGAN RAPINOE is set to be the keynote speaker at the 41st installment of Drake University’s Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture Series. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

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NEWS

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NEWS

MEMBERS OF THE KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA SORORITY celebrate Bid Day and wrap up recruitment week by welcoming their new pledges into the sisterhood. PHOTO BY AUTUMN OSIA | PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR

Drake sororities celebrate recruitment week

Taryn Ripple News Editor taryn.ripple@drake.edu

Recruitment week is one of the most significant times in the year for Greek organizations at Drake University.

During this period, students who are interested in joining a social fraternity or sorority have the opportunity to explore each group’s mission, members and values to help decide which would be the best fit for them.

Recruitment week was officially kicked off on Wednesday, Sept. 4 when members of the Panhellenic

Council promoted Fraternity and Sorority Life and encouraged students to sign up for recruitment in Helmick Commons. Throughout the week, potential new members (PNMs) attended activities and meetings that prepared them for the recruitment process.

These sessions led up to two of the most important recruitment events for students rushing a sorority: Preference Day, and, of course, Bid Day. Preference Day is an opportunity for PNMs to spend more time with a sorority of their choice.

Aspiring members can meet and speak more intimately with the sororities they are

most interested in joining.

This year, Preference Day took place on Saturday, Sept.

7.

The next day, PNMs gathered in Olmsted Center for Bid Day. Each individual received a bid card, which told them which sororities wanted to recruit them as a sister. The new members then united with their new sorority sisters and celebrated.

Bid Day is just the beginning of becoming an official member of a sorority.

From then on, recruits undergo their sorority’s initiation or pledge process.

Each sorority has a process that is unique to them, so pledges across varying sororities undergo a different

proceeding.

Sophomore Annie Wadsworth said that her favorite part of Greek life is the big/little system.

Wadsworth, a Kappa Alpha Theta sister, explained that a “big” is an older member who is assigned as a guide to a new member to help them become more familiar with the sorority or fraternity.

“Natalie is fantastic,” Wadsworth said of her own big. “I probably wouldn’t have met her without the big/little system.”

Wadsworth said that she was looking forward to recruitment week and meeting new pledges.

“It’s about finding new women that want to join a

sorority and helping them find one they can fit into,” Wadsworth said.

Sophomore Jessica Roberts also shared her thoughts on recruitment week. Roberts, who is a member of Alpha Delta Pi, said that she is most excited to connect with PNMs and strengthen her relationship with other members of the sorority.

“My favorite part of recruitment is getting to know a variety of different people and spending time with my sisters,” Roberts said. “Recruitment is about connecting with other young women in order to build lifelong friendships.”

Astronomy department shoots for the moon Annie Furman Contributing Writer anne.furman@drake.edu @the_telescope_girl

Even though it is true that the Astronomy department is one of the smallest at Drake University, they still find big ways to make a presence on and off campus.

The astronomy department accomplishes this by offering a variety of courses for all students, as well as operating the Drake Municipal Observatory, which is open for students and is the backbone of the department’s constant outreach projects.

The observatory is the bridge that keeps the faculty and students involved in the community.

The astronomy department has an introductory class, ASTR 001 Descriptive Astronomy, which, according to the Drake University AOI requirement list, fulfills the “scientific literacy” requirement. This class is offered to all students and has an optional lab that meets once a week in Harvey Ingham Hall.

For students who are interested in majoring in Astronomy, ASTR 001 is just the beginning of their journey. According to the department’s website they offer classes ranging from Astronomical Techniques all the way to Astrophysics 2.

However, class isn’t the

only place you can find Drake’s astronomy students.

Drake University actually has its own observatory which is co-owned by the school and the city of Des Moines, according to the observatory’s website.

The Drake Municipal Observatory is located approximately 10 minutes away from Drake’s campus on the Waveland Golf Course. The observatory hosts weekly public nights that are free to the public and consist of a lecture that

is followed by star gazing on the roof, weather permitting.

The first public night of the fall semester is on Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. The full schedule for public nights can be found on the Drake Observatory website. The staff members of the observatory are made up of Drake faculty and astronomy students.

The Drake Observatory is also a great resource for students doing research since the building can be made accessible to them throughout the week as

needed.

The department still does more to be active.

Drake’s astronomy students are also making a push to become more involved in the community. In the last academic year, they have presented at local elementary school STEM days, organized and hosted star parties and increased public awareness of the observatory as well as Drake University’s STEM programs.

It is not uncommon for people to have a general

interest in the subject of astronomy but not have access to telescopes or tools that are needed to get a really good view of the sky.

Having students and the department share tools, techniques and knowledge with the community is a way to make sure everyone has the chance to view the night sky in the best way possible.

After all, whether we like it or not, astronomy has an effect on us all as we live our daily and nightly lives.

DRAKE UNIVERSITY’S HARVEY INGHAM HALL is one of five science buildings on campus. Many of Drake’s offered astronomy classes take place in Harvey Ingham. PHOTO BY TINA INTARAPANONT | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

FEATURES

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Trucking industry finds a place in Des Moines

Grace Noack Contributing Writer grace.noack@drake.edu

Trucking is a $700 billion dollar industry and Iowa is at the heart of it. In fact, in a recent study of 384 U.S. cities

by AdvisorSmith, Des Moines was named the 8th best large city for truck drivers. Which raises the question: what makes a city attractive to a truck driver?

AdvisorSmith’s study took into account each city’s job density, cost of living and average annual salary for truck drivers. They found that small to mid-size cities were typically better for drivers.

Despite the fact that Des Moines is considered a large city, it still ranked number 35 out of all 384 cities.

Des Moines has 56% more truck driving jobs per capita and offers an average annual salary of $49,120, which is 8% above the national average.

Additionally, most of the cities listed in the top 50 were located in the Midwest; being in the middle of the country has its perks when it comes to transporting goods.

Since its advent, the trucking industry has been incredibly important to

American society, said. Justin Saeheng, the author of the AdvisorSmith article on their study. “[Truck driving] is the backbone of the country in moving goods,” Saeheng said.

“Roughly 80% of what you see around you has touched a truck at some point.”

Despite this shocking statistic, the industry has long been overlooked by the very society that depends so heavily upon it. Saeheng thinks the invisibility of the trucking world is changing.

“There’s a lot of changes happening in the trucking industry,” Saeheng said.

“New start-ups are tackling niche problems, trucking companies are trying to make it through the season and ensure profitability [and] partnerships across the value chain are being tested.”

Even though trucking has always been a need, the industry is seeing growth.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, truck driving jobs are increasing at a rate of 6%. Saeheng believes that this growth can be attributed to the rise in E-commerce.

As for the future of trucking, Saeheng does not view the marriage between

AN ADVISORMITH STUDY named Des Moines the 8th best large city for truck drivers. PHOTO

BY AUTUMN OSIA| PHOTO EDITOR

technology and trucking to be a detriment to human truck drivers, in fact, he thinks technology might help create more jobs for drivers. Selfdriving trucks are expected to make the long-haul trucking process more efficient and safer.

When most people think of a truck driver they probably picture a middle-aged man who wears flannels and has a handlebar mustache. Yet, there are actually part-time truck drivers at Drake. Michael Moorhead is a sophomore

DES MOINES offers an average annual salary of $49,120 for truck drivers, which is 8% above the national average. GRAPHIC BY VISHVA TUMMALAPALLY | DESIGN EDITOR

studying secondary education with concentrations in biology and coaching, and for three weekends last year, he was a truck driver.

Moorhead was referred to the job with Jolesch Enterprises by one of his Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity brothers.

Jolesch is a company that supplies photography equipment for marching band competitions and other large group events. They hire truck drivers to transport and set up supplies at different competitions across the nation. So for three weekends during the fall of his freshman year, 18-year-old Moorhead set off on a cross-country road trip in a 10-foot-long box truck. The trips would typically span from Friday to Sunday, which didn’t leave much time for homework.

Moorhead said that juggling trucking and school was definitely a challenge, but more often than not, professors were willing to work with him.

The furthest trip Moorhead ever took was to Powder Springs, Georgia, a 1,700 mile round trip.

For Moorhead, the only time he was worried about

crashing was when he was in a mountainous part of Georgia. He ended up making his co-driver, and fellow SAE brother, drive. The overall experience, according to Moorhead, was positive, besides the one speeding ticket he got in Tennessee.

He got to see new parts of the country, he said his favorite place he drove through was that aforementioned mountainous area in Georgia, despite the lack of guard rails.

More importantly though, he was able to make a good amount of money relatively quickly, a concept that is especially attractive to college students who are notoriously busy and in debt.

“It’s above minimum wage pay and I get paid to sit there,” Moorhead said. “They pay for my hotel, they pay for my meals and it’s a lot of money in a short amount of time.”

Although the average person may not know much about the trucking industry, truck drivers supply us with things we need in our daily lives. In that way, it’s hard not to think of drivers as almost invisible, everyday santas.

New Starbucks comes to Olmsted

THE NEW STARBUCKS will feature all the classic Starbucks drinks. Unlike at the old Olmsted coffee shop, students now have the option to use Starbucks gift cards and get Starbucks rewards. PHOTO BY TINA INTARAPANONT | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Cameron Bolton Staff Writer cameron.bolton@drake.edu The coffee shop in Olmsted has undergone a brand new renovation this year. The old coffee shop has been replaced by an officially licensed Starbucks.

The coffee shop located inside Cowles Library has remained unchanged as of this time.

According to Aaron Knutson, the General Manager of Drake Dining for the last five years, the decision to renovate came about through a multitude of different ways. A couple of years ago, Drake University officials came together and tried to come up with a plan that would create an

environment that would create excitement and that students would be happy to be a part of.

“I am actually [happy about the renovations they made],” sophomore Ace Tipton said.

“It looks really nice, and I liked how they added a lot more study areas than what used to be over here. It definitely looks a lot more relaxed too.”

The university, Drake Dining and Starbucks made the new design by working with a local architect. Knutson also reiterated that the space is supposed to be studentfriendly; a place where the students can feel part of all day long and even on the weekends.

When trying to make the decision to remodel, they

also did multiple different types of surveys and building evaluations.

They asked other universities about what they liked or what they’ve done that Drake could feasibly do without leaving an impact on the outer structure of Olmsted.

“And so looking at all those things, the university and Drake Dining decided to enter into a relationship with Starbucks and put that Starbucks into the Olmsted Center,” said Knutson.

“That decision was made probably about... last March or April 2019. And once that decision was made, we went into the execution of bringing Starbucks to campus.”

Sterling McTee, a sophomore

and occasional coffee drinker, explained that what he loved most about the location is the new seating.

According to McTee, the old Olmsted seating was a little uncomfortable, and there wasn’t enough for the volume of students in Olmsted. In the new Starbucks, McTee believes there is plenty of seating to go around.

“It’s kind of my default spot when I’m kind of between classes or whatever because I’m a commuter student, so I don’t have a room to go back to,” said McTee. “So this is just kind of where I go, and I love it.”

In addition to an expanded menu, students are also able to use Starbucks gift cards at

the Olmsted location. Students can also gain stars through the Starbucks app for all purchases made with their own money, not with Flex dollars.

Students can also not redeem the stars on campus for things like a latte or brewed coffee, Starbucks franchise stores have to redeem those.

“So we are a franchisee of Starbucks and not a franchise store,” Knutson said. “So our store acts no different than the store you would see at a HyVee. The menu and [options] would be similar to what you would see at our campus here.

But again, you can collect the rewards, the stars to the app, but you cannot redeem them for the pre-purchase.”

FEATURES

FEATURES

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Drake student casts sights on Iowa House

NICK MILLER is a junior at Drake University who is running for a seat in the Iowa House. He announced his campaign last May and has since built a following both in his district and at Drake. PHOTO COURTESY OF NICK MILLER.

Mina Takahashi Staff Writer mina.takahashi@drake.edu

Last May, Drake University junior Nick Miller announced that he was running for a seat in the Iowa House. His opponent in District 19 is House Majority Leader Chris Hagenow.

Miller’s campaign centers around three main themes: investing in economic development, reinvesting in public education and investing in a sustainable future.

Miller has worked with state legislators for the past two years, which has given him a good feel for what the job entails.

“I’ve always had a passion for being involved in public service, and I had always been thinking about it,” Miller said.

“After talking to my academic advisor here we came to the consensus that we could make it work. I chose now because I figured why wait. There’s no downside to getting out there,

and I genuinely want to make a difference in the state of Iowa.”

Miller initially applied to Drake as a theater major, but ended up switching to strategic political communications.

“I was always involved in community volunteering throughout high school, but I really had a passion for theater,” Miller said. “Between when I graduated high school and started college I switched my major over to strategic political communications, which was a much better fit for me.”

Miller’s opponent in District 19, Chris Hagenow, is originally from House District 43, but switched to District 19 in the 2018 election.

“In between 2016 and 2018, following a very close election in his former district, he actually moved districts,” Miller said. “He cited reasons for why the move actually happened, but, at the end of the day, he moved into a district that he was never focused on. So maintaining that power bothered me a

little bit.”

Miller is a fifth-generation Iowan who grew up in District 19.

“I’m from the district, it’s my home, everything I am is because of that area,” Miller said. “I’ve been humbled and amazed at the amount of people who have come out and supported me. Even though they may disagree with me on every single policy, they’ve known me for a long time, they know I’m doing what I think is best for the district.”

Besides being a Drake student and running for office, Miller is also a small business owner.

“I thought I knew time management; I now know time management,” Miller said. “Balancing being selfemployed and running my business, being a student, and running for office, are three major tasks that people usually take on individually.

It’s a major balancing act, and I’m lucky to have friends and resources around me to support me through this process.”

“I’m from the district, it’s my home, everything I am is because of that area. I’ve been humbled and amazed at the amount of people who have come out and supported me.”

Sophomore Adam Koch is very active in politics, and is supportive of younger candidates.

“It’s obviously unique, because the majority of legislators, whether it’s in the state house or just the local city government, are usually predominantly older and more established members,” Koch said. “I think it’s really cool to get a perspective of a younger audience, of a younger constituent, because, let’s be honest, if 100% of the council is fifty-year-old men, obviously 100% of the city is not fifty-year-old men.”

Koch has supported Miller

throughout his campaign process.

“I’d encourage students to do this. However, if you want to talk about “Drake Busy,” because that’s obviously a big part of the conversation, technically running for office isn’t a Drake sponsored event,” Koch said. “It does feed into the Drake Busy mentality, but it’s incredible that Nick’s passionate about this and going for it, and I one hundred percent support him.”

For the time being, Miller’s focus is on serving Iowans.

“Anyone who wants to go into politics in one way or another at some point wants to run for public office,” Miller said. “I mean, that’s the dream, just representing the people. I can say that I really like Iowa. I think that Iowa has a lot of potential. So for now, I want to stay in Iowa, I want to stay in the Iowa House. I can’t really see myself moving anywhere else. Whether that’s a life in public service or in the private sector, who knows.”

Activities Fair encourages student involvement

THE ACTIVITIES FAIR happens once a semester and introduces students to a variety of student organizations. Signing up to be a part of an organization is considered to be a great way to get involved at Drake. PHOTO BY TINA INTARAPANONT | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Emma Brustkern Features Editor emma.brustkern@drake.edu

The Fall Activities Fair took place on Sept. 4th in Upper Olmsted. The Activities Fair is a biannual event that features a multitude of student organizations. The goal of the fair is to introduce students, particularly new students, to the variety of opportunities available to them.

“I would say that the activities fair is a way for all the organizations on campus to put themselves out there,” Terissa Brininger, who worked the Alpha Phi Omega booth at the fair, said. “It’s a

way for freshman especially to all get in one area, see what you want to join and what you want to do.”

According to the Drake University website, Drake is home to over 150 clubs and organizations. The idea is that every student can find a club that aligns with their interests. Still, the sheer volume of opportunity can be overwhelming. For this reason, Brininger appreciates the set-up of the fair.

“I really like that it’s all in one spot at one time so you can get it over with,” said Brininger.

Brininger serves as the Recruitment Chair for her

organization and has seen first hand how the Activities Fair benefits groups in recruiting new members.

“It’s really good to face-toface tell someone [about your organization] as opposed to sending out an email because you might not get the full message across and you don’t get to see our happy little faces,” Brininger said. “It’s a really good way to mostly talk to a lot of people in a short amount of time.”

Being involved in organizations on campus is a way to feel like you have a place at Drake, said Yi Rou Leh, who recently transferred to Drake.

“The Activities Fair helps new students like me to build connections and feel a sense of community at Drake,” Leh said. “It allows students to access social support on campus. It is also a good way to let students share their voices and experiences around different aspects of interests.”

At a school that boasts increased involvement, picking and choosing what one is interested in without overworking oneself can be challenging. Yet, Brininger thinks student involvement is key in professional development.

“You can join an

organization and get to know a lot of people,” Brininger said.

“From there, you also have the opportunity to become a part of their EC which can help you build leadership skills...I think that is really beneficial to help you build yourself from the bottom up.”

Overall, many students appreciate the goal of the Activities Fair and believe involvement is an easy way to build community. “[Joining clubs] is not only a way to access academic and social support,” Leh said.

“It is also a way for students to know more and connect with people outside of their school.”

SPORTS

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SPORTS

Football: Drake starts the season with back-to-back losses

STRETCH IT OUT The Drake Bulldogs warm-up on the field of Drake Stadium before their home opener against Truman State. PHOTO BY SAM AMADEO | SPORTS

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JD Pelegrino Staff Writer john.pelegrino@drake.edu

Aug. 31 kicked off the 2019 football season for the Drake Bulldogs. Head Coach Todd Stepsis, the Bulldogs former Defensive Coordinator, began his inaugural year in the role traveling with his team to North Dakota to open the season against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

Last season the Bulldogs went 7-4 with a 6-3 conference record in the Pioneer Football League (PFL). This year Drake Stepsis stepped in as head coach after Rick Fox resigned after six seasons in the role. More fresh faces come to the football team in the form of a new quarterback. Former QB Grant Kraemer played his final season with Drake last season and now plays in the Canadian Football League.

Stepsis was prepared to make senior Alex Bray the new starting QB but with Bray’s 6’3”, 205 pound-frame he was converted over to wide receiver. A decision made when another quarterback came into the program. True freshman from Tulsa, Oklahoma Ian Corwin took over the starting role at QB for the Bulldogs.

Game one of the 20192020 season began Saturday, Aug. 31 with the Bulldogs receiving the opening kickoff.

Fifth-year running back Drew Lauer caught the kick at the 5-yard line and returned it

25 yards to the Bulldogs’ 30yard line. Lauer took the first two snaps for 3 and 5 yards. A false start backed the ball up and made it hard to generate momentum early, sending senior punter Ross Kennedy out for his first punt of the season.

The Fighting Hawks took possession at their own 32yard line and moved the ball at will against the PFL’s No. 1 defense back in 2018. Fighting Hawks QB Nate Ketteringham completed 4-of-5 passes for 29 yards with two runs of his own. Redshirt sophomore Brady Leach kicked a 37-yard field goal for his first of the season. North Dakota took the lead over the Bulldogs 3-0.

Drake’s following offensive drive didn’t amount to any more success than on their first outing. Corwin was sacked to start the drive for an 8-yard loss and threw two incomplete passes for a threeand-out. Kennedy sent the ball back to Fighting Hawks.

Ketteringham went 53 yards in five plays guiding the offense, adding North Dakota’s first touchdown of the game to put the Fighting Hawks up 10-0 over the Bulldogs.

In the second quarter around the 11-minute mark the Bulldogs received a punt and began their drive at their own 20-yard line. A loss of 10 yards on the first play put Drake on their own 10 with a second-and-20 situation.

Lauer ran the ball for one yard on second down only for to lose 2 yards on third down.

Facing fourth-and-21 on their

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own 9-yard line Drake had to punt. Kennedy was in the Bulldogs’ end zone awaiting the snap, but the snap went over his head resulting in a North Dakota safety.

Fifth-year wide receiver Steven Doran said punting from a team’s own goal line is the toughest position to be in, in football.

The Drake defense forced three-straight punts to conclude the first half but

“In the moment, it feels like a complete gut punch to lose the way we did.” found themselves down 12-0.

The second half was onesided.

North Dakota scored touchdowns on five of their six total drives, punting the ball only once. Drake’s lone score came in the end of the third quarter from a Corwin pass to fifth-year tight end/ wide receiver Devin Cates.

Cates stands tall at 6’4” adding 240 pounds to his big frame. Cates has been scouted by the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings so far this season. Drake ended up falling to North Dakota 47-7 in the season-opener.

Fifth-year senior defensive end Erin Morgan discussed

how Stepsis handled the loss and how the team needs to prepare for the next game on Drake’s schedule.

“Stepsis asked us what we could have [done] different in our preparation as individuals to change the outcome.

He wants each of us to ask ourselves if we did everything we need to do to get the best outcome whether it be watching film, recovery, or going all out on every single rep.”

Freshman QB Ian Corwin finished the game 8-f0r20 passing for 55 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Lauer led all running backs in the game with 73 yards on 21 carries. Cates and Doran led the receiving corps with 2 receptions for 19 and 16 yards respectively. Cates caught Drake’s only touchdown of the game.

“In the moment it feels like a complete gut punch to lose the way we did,” Doran said.

“But the most improvement in a football season comes between week one and week two.”

The following week the Bulldogs played their homeopener against Truman State.

Truman State carried most of the momentum in the game.

Drake’s offense scored only one time in the contest on a six-play, 68-yard drive that ended on a Lauer touchdown catch.

Corwin completed 16of-34 pass attempts for 205 yards with 1 touchdown

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and 1 interception. The offensive line did a poor job of protecting the freshman quarterback as he was sacked five times.

The ground game was led

by Lauer, who carried the rock 22 times for 71 yards. Cates who had only 19 yards back in week one’s matchup caught 5 passes for 73 yards against Truman and McFarlane caught 3 passes for 47 yards.

Lauer caught the game’s only touchdown on a 10-yard reception.

Drake’s defense played very well only allowing 181 yards and forcing two fumbles. They limited Truman’s QB Jaden Barr to 84 passing yards and did not let up a score through the air. What hurt the Bulldogs was not being able to contain Barr on the ground.

He accumulated 45 total rushing yards and RB Jordan Salima rushed for 61 yards.

The first touchdown of the game was let up on the opening kickoff to begin the second half. Truman State’s Lawrence Woods ran the ball 87 yards to the house. Drake played well but when it came time to move the chains into the red zone the Bulldog’s offense couldn’t get it done.

Truman State won the game 10-7 and Drake slid to a 0-2 record.

This upcoming Saturday, the Drake Bulldogs (0-2) will head to Brookings, SD to face the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (1-1). Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.

Women’s Scores

Football (Record: 0-2)

Soccer (Record: 1-4-1)

Last game: vs Truman State L 7-10

Last game: vs UMKC T 1-1

Next game: at S.D. State (Sep. 14 @1PM)

Next game: vs N.D. State (Sep. 13 @6PM)

Soccer (Record: 1-3) Last game: at Depaul L 0-3 Next game: vs UMKC (Sep. 14 @6PM)

Volleyball (Record: 4-2) Last game: vs Saint Louis W 3-1 Next game: vs Washington (Sep. 13 @3:30PM)

SPORTS

SPORTS

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Drake men’s cross-country takes second in Iowa City, falls short in Minnesota

OZ MEMORIAL Andrew Berndt (So.) racing in the Oz Memorial in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. He would finish first for the Bulldogs and 14th overall with a time of 21:39. PHOTO COURTESY OF DRAKE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Sam Amadeo Sports Editor sam.amadeo@drake.edu @amadeo_sam

Drake Bulldog crosscountry (XC) kicked off its season on Saturday, August 31 running against Creighton University in Omaha, NE. The Bulldog XC men’s team was able to pull out a win defeating the Bluejays by a whopping 15 points. Senior Matt Cozine finished second overall with a time of 18:56 followed closely by teammate, senior Xavier Lechleitner, who finished in exactly 19:00.

“I certainly notice him (Matt) during the races. I try to catch up to him but whenever I speed up to pass him he does the same to stay away. It’s a great feeling to know that we are both right there putting forth our best effort.” remarked Lechleitner.

On the team’s win Cozine said, “It’s a pretty good feeling to go into the season with a win. Regardless of what the outcome would have been, it was d a wonderful opportunity to be able to compete.”

Head coach Jay Koloseus admitted the meet was a smaller one compared to others coming up this season, but it was a great opportunity for his guys to come together and see their hard work over the summer pay off. “It’s nice having a smaller meet as our first. It’s less about winning and more about our team ‘officially’ coming together.

Warming up together.

Running the course together.

And of course, racing together.”

On Cozine’s second place finish Koloseus said, “He is reliable and puts in the work to get the results. He sets a great example for the rest of the team.”

Winning your opening meet is always a great motivation boost at the beginning of the season.

“In the beginning there is a lot of adrenaline , during the end you’re pushing towards the finish. It’s the middle of the race where the true grind happens.”

Unfortunately no win can be perfect. Cozine believes the middle of the race is where the team can improve saying, Koloseus believes more practice will improve his runners endurance as well as their pacing strategy. But all the practice in the world cannot prevent acts of god

from tearing teams dreams apart. “We’ve been fortunate to not have any major injuries,” says Koloseus, “and knock on wood we won’t.

There are a few minor things we are keeping a close eye on, because if one or two runners go down it can really mess everything up. “ Drake XC ran their second meets last Friday.

Sending one team to the Oz Memorial in Falcon Heights, MN and a second team to the Hawkeye Invitational in Iowa City. Koloseus noted the importance of the latter meet, “Some of the best runners in the country will be there and Iowa State has an amazing team. It’ll be nice to see where our new guys finish. When we see how our runners match up against them we’ll have a better idea where we’re at.”

On their way to Iowa City Cozine and Lechleitner talked about the terrain of both

courses. “The course at Iowa City was made specifically for cross-country, so it’s a nice mixture of flat ground and hills. Falcon Heights has a lot of rolling hills, which I like but Xavier prefers flatter courses.” recalled Cozine.

Drake transfer, Australianborn Adam Fogg, won the Hawkeye Invitational with a time of 18:06, and four of the seven Bulldog runners finished in the top 15. The Bulldog men finished second overall beating out rivals Iowa Central, Illinois State, and UNI. In Falcon Heights the men finished fourth with sophomore Andrew Berndt leading the team with a finishing time of 21:39.

Drake cross-country now gets a three week break before lacing up their racing shoes once again for the Mizzou Invitational in Columbia, MO on September 27.

Chicago loses centennial opener to Green Bay Maddie Topliff Staff Writer maddie.topliff@drake.edu @Top_Dog30

There’s sad, and then there’s the feeling I got after watching the Chicago Bears lose their season opener to the Green Bay Packers for the second year in a row. I’m thinking more on the lines of devastation. Let’s see what went wrong for the Monsters of the Midway this week.

Green Bay gets their way First quarter was a mixed bag, but was a good foreshadowing of what was to come the rest of the game. Running back Tarik Cohen fumbled one of his first carries, but luckily, a turnover was avoided – in this series, anyway.

New Bears place kicker Eddy Piñeiro put the Bears on the board first with a 38-yard FG inside the last five minutes of Q1.

In general, Green Bay and the Bears’ offenses took their time finding momentum, but Chicago’s defense came out looking strong. One commentator remarked that the Bears pushing the Packers’ offense back was “where all the yards have been.” And the stats back it up: the Packers saw only 17 yards of forward progress the first two drives — that’s the fewest in Rodgers history.

Q1 ended with the Bears up 3-0, but that didn’t last long. Rodgers got hot fast at the top of Q2, taking only 95 seconds to take his team 74 yards for the first touchdown of the game — an 8-yard pass to Jimmy Graham. Annoying.

Outside of failing to shut down the TD drive, Chicago defense was still looking pretty good — a sack courtesy of Akiem Hicks inside the last seven minutes of the half put a smile on my face. The Bears’ short passing game in Q2 struggled to convert on third down, though, so the half ended 3-7 Green Bay. What was witnessed in the second half can barely be considered good football.

Don’t just take my word for it — fans on social media were comparing this game to this year’s Super Bowl: another terrible example of football.

So that’s great.

The Bears went 3-and-out on their first series of the second half, with Trubisky getting a whole two yards off.

During the second series, he got sacked on 3rd and 1, as in yes, only one yard away from 1st down. During the third series, things got exciting when Trubisky connected a 22yard pass and 29-yard pass back-to-back, finally moving Chicago down the field. But for some reason, Bears head coach Matt Nagy thought a QB sneak up the middle was

THE CHICAGO BEARS suffered a tough loss on Thursday, scoring only 3 points against the Green Bay Packers. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

the right play to call on 4th and 10 — no, they were not even in the red zone yet — so we turned the ball over to Green Bay on downs.

Thanks to a strong defensive effort, Green Bay wasn’t able to capitalize on any of the Bears’ offensive blunders in Q3. And adding two more Rodgers sacks in the meantime was pretty cool.

Q4 was truly something.

Trubisky strung a couple hopeful passes together, and then his offensive decided to repay him by racking up 30 yards in penalties. Yes, 1st and 40 is possible, folks. With five minutes left, GB place kicker Mason Crosby knocked in a 39-yard field goal. With plenty of time to find the

end zone, Trubisky slowly but surely made it down the field only to get picked off right before the 2-minute warning. Final score: 3-10 Green Bay. Lessons learned - Nagy called a pretty terrible game for being named the 2018 Coach of the Year.

- Standout rookie RB David Montgomery didn’t see the ball nearly enough.

- Trubisky needs to remember how to be an NFL quarterback.

Maddie’s Monster of the Game As always, we have to give credit where credit is due because the score could’ve been worse.

I’ve gotta shout out the

entirety of the Bears defense this week. Each time Rodgers got sacked Thursday, it was courtesy of a different player. We love a versatile effort. Let’s hope the offense can help them out next week.

Divisional round-up Minnesota defeated Atlanta 28-12 , and the Lions tied in their opener against the Cardinals, So the Bears are the only NFC North team to lose this week. Yay. Buck the Broncos The Bears saddle up against the Denver Broncos on the road next Sunday at 3:25 pm CST on Fox. See you right back here for that game’s recap next week.

Until then, Beardown!

COMMENTARY

COMMENTARY

SEPT. 11, 2018 | Page 7

Why I Chose Drake: One Student’s Story Olivia Hecker Contributing Writer olivia.hecker@drake.edu

For many students, deciding where to go to college is at least a year-long process. Where you decide to further your education has the full potential to impact the rest of your life. Therefore, it is important to make sure the place of your choosing is the best fit for you! Similar to others, I applied to several colleges other than Drake. At the beginning of your college search, you may not realize what kind of college you are even looking for. Do you want a college that has an undergrad enrollment rate of 30,000 or 3,000 people? What is the difference anyway? I definitely went into my college selection process with little knowledge of the different types of colleges and universities. After some research and college visits, I was able to narrow down my list to Drake and one other university. So why Drake?

My initial reasons for choosing Drake came out of my experience visiting campus.

Even from simply touring the campus, meeting a few students and faculty I could tell Drake was an institution that made you feel at home. Now being a

sophomore at Drake, I can tell you that the Drake community is truly a place that makes you feel like you have another home, family, and community. The appeal of Drake does not just come from simply academics, but from the feeling that you are a part of something great and more than just your individual success. Students at Drake are not just students; they are activists, community advocates, leaders and more. I spoke to sophomore Abby Lashbrook to get another student’s perspective on what makes Drake so special, and Abby said that she personally chose Drake because of their dedication to helping students reach their highest potential. She continued by saying that “Drake allows students to understand their strengths and use those to make our community, our campus and ourselves better.

Drake produces an inclusive environment that makes Des Moines feel more like home everyday.”

The atmosphere at Drake encourages you to be the best version of yourself, to try new things and excel in your field of choice. Drake provides all the tools students need for success.

The Professional and Career Development center provides several different services for students to utilize to develop their career paths to reach their

DRAKE UNIVERSITY’S WELCOME SIGN, many believe Drake offers the best possibilities for students to be themselves. PHOTO COURTESY OF FLICKR

professional goals. The center can help connect students with employers for current or postgrad opportunities. Events are also held where students can meet employers and participate in mock interviews. In Cowles library, students are able to make an appointment with the writing workshop where they can receive assistance for writing assignments.

Another aspect of Drake that I personally found appealing

was the unique programs they offer and the ability to receive a diverse education. During my college search, Drake University was the only school I came across that offered the Law, Politics & Society major. Drake offers over 140 majors in 6 different colleges and schools. Drake also offers concentrations that allow you to pursue an understanding of a subject that might be outside of your major, without requiring a

large number of credit hours. At Drake University, you find that the majority of students have more than one major or a few minors and still are able to graduate on time.

Drake encourages its students to pursue all of their interests and passions while providing them with the tools needed for success, which is why alumni, current students and many others love Drake.

Reflecting on the mission of Paint it Black: a conservative’s standpoint Katie Moon Contributing Writer katherine.moon@drake.edu

Before we really get into this, I would like to say that all opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of all Conservatives or the Republican Party.

For students, faculty and staff that are new around here, you missed a lot last year. Here’s the rundown: In November, two students of color received a total of four racist notes slipped under their doors.

This sparked obvious outrage, particularly for students of color on campus.

In solidarity, there was a rally held at 1:00pm in Helmick Commons on November 14.

Exactly 24 hours later, students were able to participate in the historic event of painting the iconic Painted Street black.

Unfortunately, that is not where the situation ended, and it didn’t continue in the way that you may think it did.

On November 30, 2018, all Drake faculty, staff and students received an email from President Marty Martin stating, “I am writing to share important news. In partnership with Drake Public Safety, the Des Moines Police Department has identified and confirmed that a Drake undergraduate student is responsible for a racist and threatening note that she claimed to have discovered in her own Herriott Hall room on Nov 28. The student in question has admitted guilt; criminal charges are pending.”

The email went on to say that the two previous notes that involved the student were directly linked, though the initial note was not and was still under investigation.

I am a “super senior”, so I have already been on campus for four years and have one semester left. In my previous three years on campus, there had been one racist incident per

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year, during the first semester, in a first-year hall.

“A fake hate crime is just as bad as a real one because it makes people question the real ones.”

We’d get an email from Marty pretty much just telling us that that behavior is not acceptable and nothing happens again that year.

As more notes, and notes

was covered with black paint last fall in solidarity with students of color. PHOTO BY AUTUMN OSIA| PHOTO EDITOR

to one person made people more suspicious.

Then students decided they wanted to paint Painted Street black in “solidarity”, but not all students agreed with that.

What other place on campus shows more unity than Painted Street? Out of over 150 student organizations, 80 of them get squares on Painted Street. They all look super different, but they are painted around one theme, on the same day and having fun together, bonding over our love for Drake and individual passions. Painting over Painted Street covers up at least 30 years of the tradition of coming together and having fun.

While some people may not have agreed with painting Painted Street black, we can appreciate the fact that they went about it the correct way by getting permission from administration. I was sitting in a non-political related class where we talked

nothing about race, gender, or anything political related.

However, my professor went on a rant about the events that had been going on and encouraged students to just go ahead and paint over Painted Street without permission from the administration. I have to be honest and say that I almost walked out of class.

While I understood where the anger was coming from, encouraging illegal behavior should not be tolerated, as that would be considered vandalism. It also would have put the administration in a tough position. If they let the vandalism slide, that’s condoning illegal activity.

If they were to open an investigation and punish the students, they could have been seen as racist or not inclusive.

When we got the email from Marty saying that the last three notes were copycats of the real one, I was outraged. A fake hate

crime is just as bad as a real one because it makes people question the real ones. It is not fair to the student who received the real note that people were questioning it.

So where do we go from here? The only way to move forward is with conversations from both sides. If you didn’t know already, Drake now has a National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP – liberal) chapter and a Young America’s Foundation (YAF – conservative) chapter.

Turning Point USA (TPUSA – conservative) would also like to start a chapter, though they deal more with First and Second Amendment and economic issues.

With the different organizations that seem to be “conflicting”, either there will be several enlightening, civil discussions, or you-know-what is going to hit the fan. Let’s just hope it’s the first option.

Editor’s Note The Times-Delphic supports the robust exchange of ideas and welcomes diverse perspectives. The TD also supports the university’s statement of principles, which can be found here: https://www.drake.edu/acad/guidelines/statementofprinciples.

The Times-Delphic “while cherishing and defending freedom of speech to the full extent protected by the First Amendment... declares its abhorrence of statements that demean, denigrate, humiliate, or express hatred toward members of the university community.”

COMMENTARY

COMMENTARY

SEPT. 11, 2018 | Page 8

Weekly Horoscope: How to Handle This Week

Laurel Cramer Staff Writer laurel.cramer@drake.edu

Aries Look up to the sky and breathe in the new air. The fall and all of its change is around you. There’s a difference between change and instability.

Don’t invite chaos into your life just for chaos’ sake. Seek advice from those around you who have been a constant in your life before doing anything rash this week.

Taurus The stress of a new routine is fading. You’re getting used to the flow of everything around you. Don’t resist the urge to unshoulder some of that anxiety. Your next weeks will be smooth and grounded.

Enjoy the new energies that are filling your spaces.

Gemini Telling you to just stop caring about others’ opinions is pointless, but it is true. You put so much stock in your image.

Take a break from social media this week. Disconnect and unplug. Allow your actions to be products of yourself and not a reaction to please the world.

Try getting off social media for the week.

Cancer Don’t allow yourself to

daydream the whole week in anticipation of the weekend.

Be present even in the less exciting moments. Now is the time to work hard and put in the hours for the long term goals. Remember that these important things in our lives are cultivated in the small moments— so treasure them.

Leo You love to speak your mind and that is what so many find attractive about you. Your unwavering sense of self is alluring. Still, remember that the line between honesty and rudeness can be a fine one.

Think about how not everyone is as strong as you all the time.

Show kindness in these next few days and weigh your words carefully.

Virgo This month will hold great joys for you! Please don’t pick them apart with your perfectionism. Enjoy the ride— I know that can be hard for you. You love to be in-control and constantly tweaking things around you. Accept that even the things you have not curated are still perfect in their own way.

Libra There are so many new faces in your life now a days. Some of them are going to be very important, but you have to be open to the possibility. You’ll

form some tight bonds in the next few weeks. Be trusting that these new experiences will change you for good.

Scorpio As the temperature drops, you are very aware of all the new relationships forming around you. Don’t be scared to allow some vulnerability in your life— it will open you up to new people and things.

You love your tough shell, but there are people waiting to get through to you. See where these opportunities take you.

Sagittarius Your constant need for stimulus is making you feel like you’re drowning right now.

Remember that you’re human like everyone else and it is okay to put some things down. Only keep doing what is good for you, and stop letting negative activities fill your calendar.

Trust that you know what you need right now.

Capricorn You are already work so hard at work and it’s only week three of school. Remember the altruistic things you love doing. Put some time into your hobbies— paint a bad picture, go roller-blading, set a personal record on a video game. This is what you need in your life right now. Have a little bit of fun— the work will always wait for you.

CALCULATING HOROSCOPES can be a long process, and may take some time in order to learn how to do it properly.

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Aquarius You are a new person this season. There has been a rebirth and there are new wants and needs growing within you.

Do not suppress them. Lean into this change and listen to the inner monologue inside yourself. There is an ease that comes with intuitive living.

The only difficult part is giving yourself permission to do what you can.

Pisces You constantly allow others highs and lows to overlap your emotions. This makes you very empathetic and thoughtful, but leaves you vulnerable to damage from other energies.

Take a break at the end of each day and examine what is really yours and what is a product of someone else. You will figure it out, I promise.

Classic Movies Everybody Needs to See Before They Die Celia Brocker Commentary Editor celia.brocker@drake.edu

Whether you prefer a classic on VHS tape or something you can stream on Netflix, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t enjoy movies. And while everyone may have their preferences, there are certain films that have stood the test of time. Here’s a list of films that everyone should see at least once in their life.

The Breakfast Club One of the staple John Hughes teen films of the 80s, and is also one of the few perfect films ever created. The film follows a day in Saturday detention with five drastically different teenagers, or at least that’s what they believe when the day begins. What makes The Breakfast Club so great is that the film achieved its iconic status while having almost no script. There was no written dialogue for the scene where the kids are sitting in a circle discussing what they had all done to get into detention, and the actors were told to imagine what their characters would have done or said. The result was an extremely heartfelt scene that honestly portrayed the conflicting emotions of teenagers on the brink of adulthood.

The Sixth Sense Not your typical horror film, The Sixth Sense tells the story of a child-therapist who’s new patient is haunted by images of dead people. But he’s not imagining them - he actually sees dead people.

Since it was directed by M. Night Shyamalan, who is wellknown for his surprise twists, it’s probably no secret that the film’s ending is a big shocker but just in case the ending there will be no spoilers here.

Schindler’s List A bit of a tear jerker, so this film may not be for everyone.

Set during the holocaust, the film depicts the true story of Oscar Schindler, who smuggled many Jewish people to safety.

Made in black-and-white tones, the only color in the film is a little girl’s red coat, a standout directorial choice. But most of what makes Schindler’s List so great is that it tells a tale of hope amongst tragedy, which the world is always in need of.

Psycho Alfred Hitchcock’s most popular film, Psycho is a horror film that uses psychological terrors and build-up rather than relying on jump scares. When a runaway secretary checks in at the Bates Motel, she winds up in a situation she never bargained for and entangled in a mystery left unsolved for years. Considered the pinnacle horror film director, Hitchcock was the first to focus on

suspense rather than surprise.

In Psycho, he uses suspenseful music in a scene that is supposed to make the viewer feel uneasy that builds as we get closer to the conflict, the music finally becoming intense music something dramatic is just about to take place.

Pulp Fiction The first independent film to gross more than $200 million, Pulp Fiction is considered by many to be the most influential American film of the 90s.

Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta play two hitmen who also enjoy having deep philosophical conversations. It is pretty violent though, so be prepared.

The Princess Bride This film didn’t perform well at the box office when it was initially released because no one knew what to advertise the film as. Was it an action story, romance, comedy, fairy tale? In truth, The Princess Bride is all of those things.

Based on the novel by William Goldman, the story features the couple Buttercup and Westley, who are separated and the latter is thought to be dead.

Five years later Buttercup is unhappily engaged to Prince Humperdink, who has her kidnapped by three unlikely co-workers (a Sicilian crime boss, a Spanish swordsman, and a giant) in order to start a war with a rival country. But Westley - not dead after all, but

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CASABLANCA FILM POSTER one of the pinnacle romantic dramas of all time. PHOTO COURTESY OF FLICKR

now the feared Dread Pirate Roberts - catches up to them and a case ensues. And this is only the first half of the film!

Casablanca A bit old-fashioned compared to the new extravagant films made today, but is still an enjoyable film. Casablanca follows the cynical Rick Blaine, who owns a nightclub in Casablanca, Morocco when it is being occupied by Germany during World War Two. When his old

flame Ilsa comes to him for help fleeing the country with her husband, Rick is dragged into the political scene he has been trying to stay out of.

Fight Club Another film with a breathtaking twist, Fight Club is a film that you really have to see twice in order to appreciate how well done it is. And that’s all that can be said without absolutely ruining the movie.

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