The Bridge Volume 52, Issue 4

Volume 52 / Issue 4 October 29th, 2021

Date: October 29, 2021 The cool days have turned crisp in preparation for winter to set in. The spooky excitement of Halloween is in the air as we anticipate the holiday. Candy, costumes, and parties are in the forefront of our minds as we take a collective sigh of relief following the stress of midterm. We’re over halfway there! I hope you enjoy the fun of the season!

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Table of Contents Campus News, Pg. 4-7 Entertainment, Pg. 8-15 Cartoons & Games, Pg. 16-19

The garden theme celebrates Lewis and Clark’s 50th anniversary and features flowers from past garden themes.

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Showcasing Professor Paul Cloud: A Seeker of ‘Cordial Conversations on Deeply Held Beliefs’

By Keenan A. Mount kmount@lc.edu Paul Cloud was never satisfied with the limited view provided by the clergy at his home town’s first Baptist church in Gillespie, Illinois. This underlying dissatisfaction, along with a general sense of comfort found in sacred symbols and places, led Paul to, later in life, take classes in theology, in order to better help develop their perspective on the grand topics present in theology. They took a special interest in Theravada Buddhism, the oldest existing Buddhist school.

Cloud is now an Adjunct Professor in the Humanities that teaches the same class they once attended at Lewis and Clark and is going on their third year doing so.

Cloud is immersed in their job and job related studies, largely as an extension of their want for a broader perspective on theology. Cloud places a great deal of importance on perspective, in regards to theology and in general. They actively seek “cordial conversations on deeply held beliefs,” as they described. This pursuit for theological discourse is made easy, with their position as a teacher, and Cloud couldn’t imagine themself in any other setting but an academic one.

Cloud would cite Anthony Magnabosco as their “current primary influence and inspiration.” Magnabosco developed a method for amiable discussion on religion, known as Street Epistemology. The site dedicated to Street Epistemology describes it as “a set of tools that helps you have better conversations about difficult topics.” Cloud also points to Siddhartha Guatama, the Buddha, as a major point of inspiration and influence in their life and work.

Professor Cloud is often occupied by their work but Paul is just as often enjoying time with their child. They will frequently play tabletop roleplaying games or explore and enjoy the outdoors with one another.

Cloud would consider themself as much of an activist as a teacher. They take opportunities to advocate for and ally with marginalized groups. This is especially true for religious groups marginalized by other religious groups. As a part of this, Cloud will be taking the role of faculty advisor in the soon to be established SSA chapter at Lewis and Clark. SSA is an organization dedicated to advocating for the separation of church and state, a sentiment Paul Cloud holds dear.

Finally, Cloud would encourage any student with a perspective on theology to take their class so that they may expand on their own theological view.

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Campus News

Updates on Baldwin and Caldwell: Main Complex Renovation Project

By Keenan A. Mount kmount@lc.edu

Early into the fall semester, Lewis and Clark saw the closure of a significant portion of its main complex, multiple floors in Baldwin and Caldwell. The closure was due to the degradation of a 20-year-old HVAC system that only had its boiler replaced in recent history, which was in 2019.

The antiquated HVAC system led to the growth of mold, the primary cause of the area’s closure. The closure resulted in the displacement of 153 classrooms and 26 offices; 33 classes were forced to pivot to exclusively online schooling.

The HVAC system was understood as an issue in 2019 and as such the state allocated Lewis and Clark $37.5 million in funds.

This grant remained in limbo, up until recently, when a vote by L&C’s board to match the state’s funding by 25 percent took place and succeeded, making the total funding approximately $50 million.

The match was authorized in a 6-1 vote. Board Chair David Heyen, a supporter of the 25 percent match, clarified that “this does not mean we have to come up with $12.5 million tonight – it means we are open to providing that money.”

Ken Trzaska, Lewis and Clark’s president, described the renovation project as “important and long overdue” and added that it “ensures the operational vitality of our campus.”

Trzaska’s role in the project is that of a facilitator and correspondent with the state. When corresponding with the state, Ken has made a point to stress the “importance and critical nature” of this funding reaching Lewis and Clark. Trzaska enlisted local and state legislature, board members, ICCB, and members of our campus leadership team in securing this funding.

Now that the funds are on track to be released as a line item through Rebuild Illinois, the present step in the renovation project is the drafting and submission of a revised scope of work by L&C administrators and the LCCC Board of Trustees. This revision of the scope of work draft will be submitted to the Capital Development Board.

Most pressing in the renovation is the V in HVAC, ventilation. The scope of work will, however, address the entire HVAC system.

Ken Trzaska makes it clear that this renovation has more implications beyond “addressing serious health, safety and infrastructure concerns.” Trzaska states that this project “can redefine our future” and this will be done in how this scope draft is done.

The objective seems to be bringing the facility up to date while attempting to retain its historical charm and design.

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Video Game Event Review

By Jordan Jones

jordanjones@lc.edu “It’s not about the video games,” James Pepper, president of the VGC (Video Game Club) said last Wednesday afternoon. “It’s about the friendships and community formed along the way.”

Video Game Event was hosted in the Hatheway gallery last Wednesday, October 13th. Students were welcome to free food, drinks and open-seated gaming on campus.

“Coming to college allows you to share that love of video games for others, and the VGC is a way to build community and share that passion with others on campus,” James said.

Every table was filled with sodas, pizza and plenty of smiles. Students flooded in and out all afternoon, playing many classic consoles and video games while forming new friendships.

“My favorite part is the food and games and making new friends,” Jaden Laplent, an attendee at the event said during an interview. “I have been playing games for years!”

The event captured the hearts of many. Gamers and non-gamers alike found something to do here— whether that be enjoying a slice of pizza or walking out with a new college buddy!

Another video game related event begins on November 4th at 4:30 p.m. Similarly, all students are welcome to join and watch a Mario Kart tournament in the Commons at the scheduled time. For more information on upcoming Lewis and Clark events, check out our website and scroll to the events calendar!

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Pickleball Growing in Godfrey

By Stephen Kern skern@lc.edu

The Village of Godfrey is adding more pickleball courts with the new Glazebrook Park expansion!

to a wiffle ball. It can be played with two to four people and is enjoyed by all ages and skill levels.

Over the summer, a local group of pickleball players got together with the director of the Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department, Todd Strubhart, along with the Athletics Department of Lewis and Clark Community College, for some pickleball action. Together they transformed two of the tennis courts on the Lewis and Clark campus into pickleball courts.

A pickleball court is the same size as a double badminton court. It has a net in the middle of the court, like tennis, only a little bit smaller. The height of the net is 36 inches tall on the sidelines and 34 inches tall in the middle. On each side of the net, the first seven feet is often called the “kitchen” and is a non-volley zone. The rules of pickleball are similar to tennis and table tennis with a few specific changes.

The Mayor of Godfrey, Michael McCormick, and his wife, Linda, showed up as well. “I’m so pleased to be able to bring this new activity to the community and especially to the residents of Godfrey,” said McCormick. Since then, the Village of Godfrey voted to add four new pickleball courts with the expansion of Glazebrook Park.

Keep an eye out for the completion of the Glazebrook Park expansion if you are interested in playing some pickleball.

What is pickleball? Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines aspects of table tennis, tennis, and badminton. The game is played using paddles made of wood or other composite materials and a polymer ball similar News

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By Kathryn Smith katmsmith@lc.edu Jason Aldean & Thomas Rhett Concert “Let’s get this thing started. It’s my kinda party.” - My Kinda Party by Jason Aldean. Attending a concert in the year 2021 seems like it would never come due to COVID-19. Now that there is a vaccine that can help reduce the likelihood of getting sick, concerts have been more common. While attending these concerts, there were many precautions that everyone had to follow. Vaccinated people had to show proof with their vaccine cards, while unvaccinated people had to show proof of a negative test to attend the concerts. My friends and I had a great time at the Thomas Rhett and Jason Aldean concerts that we attended a few weeks ago!

These concerts took place at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Thomas Rhett and Jason Aldean are both very popular country music singers. I personally love and enjoy listening to both. Attending these concerts was such a stress reliever. My friends and I got there super early so we could listen to the opening acts such as Cole Swindell, Gabby Barret, Hardy, and Lainey Wilson. All of these artists had amazing songs that some of you might even know.

We purchased lawn seats which we personally love. You have plenty of room to dance and move around, and they are much cheaper. We brought blankets to sit on if we got tired, which we didn’t since we were having such a good time. We stopped by the food stands and got us some snacks. There were lots of food and drink options at these concerts. I bought a yummy blue raspberry snow cone and a huge pretzel. We danced and sang our hearts out.

“Soak it all up, let it sink in, crank it up loud all the way to ten.” - Like It’s The Last Time by Thomas Rhett. The concert was so much fun that we didn’t want it to end! All of us enjoyed our time listening to the live music together.

It was such a good feeling to get back into listening to music artists perform live again. It has been so long since we all got together and went to a concert. Spending time with family and friends, and listening to good music really puts you in a great mood. If any of you reading this are thinking about attending a concert soon, I definitely recommend it! Purchase those tickets, tell your friends, and have a great time! Make sure to take plenty of precautions to keep yourself safe when doing so. Oh, and don’t forget to take lots of pictures and videos. Making memories is so important. Having those memories documented makes it even more special!

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Entertainment

Hovvdy - “True Love” Album Review

By Stephen Kern skern@lc.edu Hovvdy is a two piece indie-pop/pillow-core band reigning from Austin, Texas. Their sound lives in the warm atmosphere of nostalgia and memory; it consists of synths, piano, guitar, drums, and some cordial singing. Hovvdy’s lyrics are thoughtful, reflective, and honesty is paramount. Listening to Hovvdy evokes the feeling that everything will be okay.

On their fourth and brand new record, “True Love,” Hovvdy are able to keep the same atmospheric nostalgia but with a slightly more mature approach. This album is stocked with bright piano and joyful melodies, a soundscape as crisp as the early morning in the fall. “True Love” delivers songs and melodies with more enthusiasm than previous records like Hovvdy’s 2018 album,” Cranberry,” which is more warm and fuzzy. Ironically, the opening track for “True Love’’ was the last song to be added to the record when Martin and Taylor couldn’t finish a track they had in the works. The track “Joy” explores the feeling of letting go of the past and taking down the barrier of tension with communication. On “Hue,” Taylor expresses the overwhelming emotions that come with being a new parent; he sings “Am I strong enough for two? Can I love myself like I love you?” “True Love” delves into elements of childhood memories, pandemic life, uncertainty, love, hope, and compassion. “I felt really confident in letting this record be as tender and beautiful as we could make it, knowing there would always be a layer of darkness in there,” Martin said, in an interview with Consequence Sound.

Personally, I think that “True Love” is Hovvdy’s most dynamic, vulnerable, and biggest-sounding work to date. My favorite tracks are “Sometimes,” “One Bottle,” “Hue,” and “Blindsided.” Their music is pleasant and easy on the ears; I would recommend them to anyone in search of broadening their music interests.

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A Trip To The Pumpkin Farm

By Kathryn Smith - katmsmith@lc.edu GOODBYE SUMMER, HELLO FALL! Fall is my absolute favorite season. Pumpkin carving, crisp fall air, scary movies, apple picking, and everything pumpkin flavor are all the things I look forward to. There are so many fun things with friends and family you can do during this time of year. Luckily for us, we got to take a trip down to the Rinkel Pumpkin Farm in Glen Carbon, IL. The Rinkel Pumpkin Farm is owned by the Rinkel family. Their very own farm contains lots of home grown pumpkins ranging with various sizes, farm animals such as goats, pigs, cows, and sheep that we got to feed, corn mazes that I personally love, a barrel train for the little ones, and many more! They have their own store where you can buy home decor, T-shirts, and snacks. For the admission, three years old and younger are free, 65 years or older are $4 each, other ages are $5 per person, and an all day pass is $15.

My friends and I got the opportunity to visit the Rinkel Pumpkin Farm. We started off our day with feeding the animals. This had to be my favorite part because I love animals! They were all friendly and interactive with us. All of the animals loved people, especially the kids.

Then we went through the corn maze. It only took us about 5 minutes to find the end. There are many signs in the corn maze to help you along the way which definitely helped us not get lost! Then we took lots of pictures with a cute display they had set up. We ended our day by picking out our very own pumpkins. There are so many sizes and colors you can choose from.

PICK ME, PICK ME! We all had an awesome time at the Rinkel Pumpkin Farm. Everyone was so friendly and inviting. This place really gets you in that fall mood, which makes the process even more fun!

If you are thinking about taking a trip to the farm, I highly recommend it! If you would like more information about the Rinkel Pumpkin Farm, click the links below! HAPPY PUMPKIN SPICE SEASON! https://www.facebook.com/RinkelPumpkinFarm/ https://jblumberg16.wixsite.com/rinkelpumpkinfarm

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Entertainment

All Day Gentle Hold!

By Stephen Kern Aaron Maine, also known as Porches, is an indie rock artist based in New York City. His fifth and latest album All Day Gentle Hold! was released on October 8th, 2021. All Day Gentle Hold! is 11 tracks and 25 minutes of concise drums, warm vocal tones, snazzy synths, and hazy guitar riffs. This record is more ambitious and energetic compared to Maine’s previous record Ricky Music; on which he stated that he was experimenting with new production ideas.

All Day Gentle Hold! was recorded in Maine’s New York apartment at the end of 2019 and through the pandemic until April 2021. Toying with sounds from genres like shoegaze, dream-pop, and punk, these short punchy songs are “alive” and energetic through the record. It’s as sharp and refreshing as a splash of cold water to the face. The 6th track “Swarovski” is a super bouncy and playful song with the most memorable chorus that will get stuck in your head all day. “In A Fashion” slows the record down a bit with some warm and layered synths and Maine singing softly “Did you ever think that you were born for it?”. The pace continues through the next track “Inasint” which is a 53 second interlude featuring a vocal skit and some slow and warped synthesizer sounds. The momentum and energy picks back up to standard for this record with the last 2 tracks. “Grab The Phone” is upbeat with hammering drums, some washed out guitar, and serene backing vocals for the choruses “Don’t bite the hook I just let it slide through my cheek, pull me up wanna show you some of my teeth”.

Porches seems to be having more fun and being more playful on this record. To me this record feels like each song is a little bubble filled with a little static shock. Personally, I think the Pitchfork review describes this album perfectly; “These are some of Maine’s most generous and indelible songs, so much so that the album’s 25 minutes feel too brief. Like the best summers, it’s done in an instant—but the feeling lasts long after it’s over.”.

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Dazed and Confused

A great song that basically talks about if he wonders if he’s in love or “Dazed & Confused”. It has a catchy intro with ‘ba da ba da ba’ & the rap is INSANELY & hard not to sing along to! This is also one of my favorites to hear live!

Stay True

A song from his new album “Silver Lining II” that talks about how much he has changed through the several years in the business and how his dad told him to always “Stay True” to himself. He also raps great in it along with an insane beat!

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Girl That’s Underneath

A really great and catchy song from the first “Silver Lining” album that he produced in his BEDROOM/Studio. It talks about how he wants to see whats below the surface of a girl who gets alot of attention. ItIt’s also great live!

I Forgot About You

He literally just released this single and he talks about how after all these years he forgot his past relationship and now he can focus on his current one. This is completely different than any of his songs that gives me a Pop/Punk vibe and shows how versatile he can be with his music!

Ross & Rachel

When you see the title you immediately think about the on & off again couple in the show “Friends.” It’s unlike an artist to write a song about a fictional relation but like me it’s great hearing someone’s perspective about it! It’s is simple with the beat and to the point.

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Saved Me

He wrote this song about his current girlfriend and how much she “fell down form the stars” and how she makes him smile on the darkest days.

She definitely came into his life at the perfect time because he said in the song, “I told my friends I was too busy for love.” It’s basically a love letter to her and it’s super cute.

First Flight Home

This is an older song of his but definitely a classic that is a fan favorite.

He wrote about him taking a break from everything to come home and surprise his girlfriend before she wakes up. It has simple guitar background in the digital version but when you hear it live it’s more advanced and stepped up.

Sunshine

Another older old song that I hardly ever listened to it until he played this during one of virtual concerts early this year. It talks about one of his best friends that he lost and that lit up a room anywhere he went. It reminds me of my best friend I lost last year and when I heard for the first time I couldn’t stop crying. It’s just an amazing and simple ballad.

Last Text

I can describe this song in 5 words and that is I FREAKING LOVE THIS SONG. It’s a newer song that he dropped the summer of 2019 and it’s a total bop. It talks about him close to giving up on a relationship with just one a message to see if she’ll respond. It sounds simple in the belong later on it comes in with beats that makes you want to jump in excitement. It’s also one of my favorite songs to hear live with the vibe from the crowd!

Parties

My last song is sad but great because it’s about him not going out so he wouldn’t have to see his Ex with her current boyfriend. It has a simple and great beat that makes you feel a lot of emotions. It’s a great song to listen to when you are sad.

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