1876 The 2020
C a m p u s
Volume 145, Issue 10 – FRIDAY, November 6,  2020 – Meadville, Pennsylvania
www.alleghenycampus.com
College mandates two week furlough for all employees
By BREE GRAY lege),” said Chief Financial Officer Lin- still have the spring semester ahead of lot of expenditures that we did not have trying to do exactly what we are suc-
News Editor da Wetsell. “The impact of (COVID-19) us,” Wetsell said. “Right now, it is just a this year such as international travel ceeding in doing, but there are costs to 
grayb@allegheny.edu can also be seen in our revenues. As you projection and there are a lot of differ- and events so we were able to shift those that and we knew that going into; this 
By GEORGE ACKERMAN know, we offered a discount in housing ent things that could happen that could budget lines to address testing and re- was an investment that we made a very 
Features Writer
ackermang@allegheny.edu due to the shortened semester and we change that. I do not mean to make it opening and for some other expenses.”
clear decision on. We knew that we had 
have less room and board due to stu- sound like a secret, but it is more of an Link also acknowledged that the col- not budgeted for (reopening costs), but 
Allegheny College faces financial hard- dents learning remotely so there has operating projection at this time.” lege had the opportunity to reopen and 
we felt that we had a unique opportuni-
ty to open and stay open.”
ships caused by the COVID-19 pan- been additional impact on our bottom The deficit amount is a projection for remain open for the duration of the fall 
line because of (COVID-19) from the the academic year that may change as semester so they decided to do that. Cole further explained that the in-demic.
The senior administration and the revenue standpoint.” more students opt to learn in person for “We could not run summer pro-
vestment was made for the students.
“We invested for the student expe-
Board of Trustees held a meeting on Wetsell mentioned that the college the spring semester, Wetsell clarified. grams either so there have been many 
Wednesday, Oct. 28 to discuss the has run deficits before, however, due to “For context, us and every other things that we were unable to do,” 
rience,” Cole said. “The fact that the 
costs associated with college operations the pandemic the deficit is larger than school in the country has a deficit this President Hilary Link said. “To (Wet-
students would very much like to be 
during the pandemic. The college re- it has been in years prior. The college year due to the costs of the pandemic,” sell’s) point, that also counts towards 
on campus was driving (Link) by pure 
force of will to get us to this point. I do 
quested that information disclosed at requested the deficit amount be with- said Provost and Dean of College Ron revenue. We did a very comprehensive not want to underestimate the impor-
the meeting remain confidential, how- held from the public until they have Cole.  health and safety process system be- tance of that … We believe that this was 
ever, several members of the senior ad- more conclusive data regarding the op- Wetsell outlined some of the changes tween (COVID-19) testing, providing absolutely the right thing to do to main-
ministration offered to discuss some of erational costs and revenue for the aca- to the college’s budget to remain in op- top medical assistants to care for our tain the educational experience of the 
the information with the Campus. demic year. eration during COVID-19. students and quarantine. We have done students, which is why we all are here.”
“Yes we have (seen an increase in “One other reason that I do not want “We repurposed some of our budget a tremendous job, quite frankly. … We 
cost associated with running the col- to disclose the amount is because we line items,” Wetsell said. “There were a have watched school after school fail at See FURLOUGH   page 2
Students express 
concern about move out 
By BREE GRAY “We out of just precaution do not 
News Editor want that to happen again in any way,” 
grayb@allegheny.edu Thompson said. “The environment, 
now, is so uncertain and we are see-
All students are required to move out ing a rise in cases in the county. We 
of their residence halls by Saturday, feared that students would not be able 
Nov. 21 at 12 p.m. All student belong-
ings must be removed from the dormi- to come back in the spring and we 
tory; no belongings are permitted to be would again have student belongings 
left in the student’s room. on campus and no way for the students 
Like many students, California res- to get them. So we have asked students 
ident Crystal Hernandez, ’23, ques- to take their belongings home because 
tioned the reasoning behind requiring whether it be personal circumstances, 
students to move their belongings. county circumstances or college cir-
“All of our things stayed in our cumstances, they change, and we did 
dorms over break last year — the only not want to be in that situation again.”
thing we had to worry about was re- The college had a challenging time 
Election Day moving perishable items,” Hernandez working with different moving compa-said. “To be quite honest, I am not en- nies while sorting belongings and ad-
tirely sure why we have to move our dressing concerns from both students, 
especially roommates, and their fami-
CPP holds Election Day events on campus stuff, but my best guess is that hopeful-ly, they will be sanitizing the rooms so lies, Thompson said.
that everything is clean for us when we “When three or four people lived 
get back.” in an apartment, we had trouble sort-
See FEATURES   page 7 According to Vice President of Stu- ing out which belongings were whose,” 
dent Life and Dean of Students April Thompson said. “Items got damaged 
Thompson, the requirement was made and there were some very important 
to ensure that students had access to and sentimental items that the college 
their belongings if they wanted them really does not want to be responsible 
over the break, after last spring’s be- for because they are precious items for 
longings concerns and the evolving sit- individuals. With all of that considered 
uation with COVID-19. and after talking to other colleges and 
“After last spring, we learned the universities, we asked that students 
hard way that the atmosphere and please take their belongings home be-
expectations of the county and the fore break and pack light.”
state for (COVID-19) change rapidly,” Typically, students are able to leave 
Thompson said. “We expected students 
to be able to go home for Spring Break their belongings in their room until the 
and have an extra week and then come spring semester, however due to the 
back and get their belongings, but what complications with COVID-19, that is 
we found was that students were not not an option. 
able to do that. We were not able to “We have always allowed students 
allow students to get their belongings to keep their belongings in their rooms 
because Crawford County remained (over breaks),” Thompson said. “We 
red for months and for the students to certainly wanted to do that again, but 
be separated from their belongings was after last spring, we saw that it was dif-
an incredible hardship for the students ficult for students to not have access 
SAMI MIRZA/THE CAMPUS and their families.” to their most precious belongings for 
Top: The school bus provided to take students to the polls parks in front of Brooks Walk on Tuesday Nov. Students are to take all of their be- months and months. We just do not 
3, 2020. longings home with them to avoid this want that to happen again for anybody.”
Bottom: CPP holds booth with Election Day activities at front of Brooks Walk on Tuesday Nov. 3. situation occurring again, Thompson 
clarified. See STORAGE   page 3
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Cole added that the college The college’s administration ly fortunate because of the won- affects all employees at the col- address financial concerns, Link future that the college is heading 
acknowledges the difficulties also recognized that this was a derful financial management lege, and they can apply for un- said. For faculty, this furlough towards.”
faced by students and faculty significant decision. of (Wetsell) and our (Board of employment benefits during the will occur during periods that 
Both the furlough and the 
this semester and that it has not  “Our decision making is Trustees) that we have a very two week furlough. students are not in session to en-
been the typical college experi- steeped in trying to maintain manageable deficit to address.” The administration envi- sure that no class time or access pause in retirement contribu-
ence. our moral and ethical responsi- She clarified that the two sioned that allowing employees to faculty will be lost during the tions are meant to affect all em-
Despite the financial strains bilities to our employees to the week furlough was taken as a to work with supervisors will semester. ployees of Allegheny equally. 
caused by the pandemic, Link best that we can, while also keep- measure to address the costs as- allow for both a minimization in “There is a follow up to fac-  “Nobody planned for 
added that she is very optimistic ing people employed,” Cole said. sociated with COVID-19. interruption to student services ulty that outlines weeks that are 
about the college’s potential for “Other schools were laying peo- “We recognize that this is on and furloughs that work at times not a part of the active semester, (COVID-19),” Link said. “In re-
growth. ple off last spring and over the one level a difficult cut — the best for employees. which will be eligible for facul- ality, we have all had to learn how 
At the beginning of the col- summer, and we did not do that.” two week furlough — we did it “All of the furlough arrange- ty to select those weeks for fur- to manage (COVID-19). … We 
lege’s financial response to the Link’s message to those who in a very humane way,” Link said. ments are done by supervisors,” lough,” Cole said. had to make these smaller de-
pandemic, employee retirement are concerned about the viabili- The college has provided the said Vice President of Student While the college has had to 
contributions were paused. Ac- ty of college was that we are in a employees with the opportunity Life and Dean of Students April take measures to address bud- cisions. Both with the furlough 
cording to Wetsell, this change better position than other many to decide when to take the fur- Thompson. “There are times getary concerns, Link is opti- and retirement pause, is that the 
was based on the finances of the institutions. Another result of lough and this would not impact that students are not on campus mistic about how the college can whole idea is that it impacts all of 
college. the financial stability concerns the student experience. Employ- and do not have high levels of move forward after setbacks. us — from the person who earns 
“After we have taken the year are the mandatory two-week ees are allowed to choose the personal need, so those will be “I was hired 16 months ago 
pause that we implemented back furloughs for all employees be- weeks they are furloughed, and the times that Student Life staff, with a very clear vision of how the most at this institution to the 
in the summer, we fully intend tween Dec. 14, 2020 and June 30, will work with their supervisors for example, will be taking fur- this college can move forward people who earn the least; it is a 
to return to a retirement con- 2021. to ensure that there is little in- loughs.” to be recognized as the amaz- shared percentage of whatever 
tribution,” Link said. “We made “(COVID-19) has thrown a terruption to the services pro- For employees, the ability ing institution it is, but has not people make. There is a shared 
that decision early on because it financial wrench in the plans of vided to students, Link clarified. to work with supervisors and been recognized as for far too 
sense that we are all in this to-
seemed like a way we could ad- every college and university — There is also the opportunity for spread it out is intended to soft- long,” Link said. “We do have to 
dress some of our costs without not just in our country, but also employees to be furloughed in en the effect of the furlough make these hard decisions, but gether and we are all sacrificing 
having an immediate impact.” abroad,” Link said. “We are real- nonconsecutive weeks. Furlough while also enabling the college to they are in service of the bright together.”
Video interview rooms to be added to Pelletier Library 
By KALEIGH WHITE ‘Create the rooms. I will pay valued at roughly $6,000 and an “With part of (Thompson’s) gift, Students will be able to re- video interview. 
News Editor whatever it costs.’” all-new display. This room also we purchased six blazers…We serve rooms for video interviews Students are able to reserve 
whitek@allegheny.edu Fitch also noted that the has a camera that moves as it fol- bought three, in three differ- on the Handshake app, available their room at any time of day, 
retrofitting was to take place lows sound around the room. ent sizes, that were technically for both Apple and Android de- regardless of whether or not the 
Bruce R. Thompson, an Allegh- in March, shortly after the “If there were three students (masculine) appropriate and vices.
eny alumnus from the class of library is presently open or the COVID-19 pandemic hit the interviewing, the camera will (feminine) appropriate, so that if “If you are on Handshake, 
1986 and Vice Chairman at Bank Gateway faculty are present in United States prior to the na- adjust to whoever is speaking,” a student is in a pinch, if they ei- and you click ‘Schedule Appoint-
of America, offered to fund the Pelletier. Once a student sched-tionwide shutdown. The rooms Fitch said. ther cannot afford or do not have ment,’ one of the appointments 
addition of video interview are now set to be available for  The final room, which Fitch access to interview attire, we types that (you will be able to) 
ules an appointment, they re-
equipment at Allegheny College. students to reserve by the end of called Video Interview Suite schedule is ‘Video Interview,’” ceive a confirmation email with 
During a visit to the Darden have it here in Pelletier and they the coming week. No. 1, has been complete- links to instructional videos on 
School of Management at the can use it while they are here.” 
Fitch said. “Currently, we only 
The video interview rooms ly refurbished, complete with have one of the rooms set up. I topics such as how to best utilize 
University of Virginia, of which These blazers will be dry-are set up in spaces that were sound-proofing and new light- the video interview rooms and 
he is also an alumnus and trust- cleaned regularly for sanitary 
am in the process of adding the 
going largely unused in recent ing. It has the same high-quali- properly clean surfaces before 
ee, he was shown their video in- purposes and will be available 
other two rooms.”
years. The rooms include a con- ty equipment as the previously Fitch went on to explain that, leaving the room.
terview rooms, including all of ference room located in the mentioned room, as well as a to students using any of the in- in the Handshake app, a student Fitch said that there will be 
their state-of-the-art equipment Gateway, a room previously used side space for students to take terview rooms, although they can network with major corpo-
and setups. Shortly thereafter, for on-campus interviews, and breaks in and a mirror, which are being stored in Video Inter-
a grand opening hopefully very 
rations for both internships and 
view Suite No. 1. Additionally, soon, although students are al-near the beginning of January a study space with no windows they hope to be able to put in ev- potential jobs. On the app, a ready able to reserve the rooms 
2020, he contacted the Career and brightly colored walls. The ery room. Thompson gave a substantial gift corporation can send a student a 
for students to purchase inter- via the Handshake app and start Education Office and offered the first of these has a long table, a “This is the one we will try to link and give them an average of utilizing the rooms today. The 
funding needed for the College projector and screen, a camera steer students toward the most,” view attire. This money can be 24-72 hours to complete the vid-
to have similar rooms. rooms are available for student and the essentials for video in- Fitch said. accessed by students by submit- eo interview. Most of the inter-
“(Thompson) had given a terviews, including audio and In addition, there will be ting a request for a Gator Success views are automated, meaning use as first priority, with faculty 
gift to the college to completely visual equipment. This one has an armoire in this room where Grant through the Dean of Stu- there is not going to be someone occasionally being permitted to 
outfit three rooms in Pelletier to been designated as the overflow there will be blazers for students dents Office, for which the appli- asking the interviewee questions conduct important lectures and 
be video interview rooms,” Jim room, to be used primarily when to utilize for their interviews. cation can be found on Alleghe- live. When a student receives one seminars in them.
Fitch, Director of Career Educa- the other two rooms are occu- “We understand that 48-72 ny’s website. Given the nature of of these emails, they can then go “The No. 1 priority is that this 
tion said. “We had no idea that pied. The repurposed on-campus hours may not be enough time a Gator Success Grant, this fund- to a different section of the app supports students who are invit-
this was coming … He basically interview room is fitted with all for students to go home and ing is intended for long-term, and immediately reserve a room ed to do video interviews,” Fitch 
gave us a blank check and said, new audio and visual equipment get interview attire,” Fitch said. off-site interviews. in which they can conduct their said.
Forums held for post-election thoughts and feelings
By MAKAYLA ALICEA ing that we had record turnout.” is being called as a Biden victory count, as reported by the Asso- different political cultures… it’s gards to polling data, and how 
News Editor He noted the efforts of the and results are pending, favoring ciated Press. not a monolith, and I think we voters use this polling for pre-
aliceam@allegheny.edu Center for Political Participation Biden for Nevada. Another impression Harward see that now.” dictive value of elections.  
for registering students, assisting Harward denotes that the discusses is that there has not The topic of polling data and “In terms of the electoral 
On Wednesday, Nov. 4, Kristin with mail-in ballots and the all- results from other battleground been a “Blue Wave” of Demo- reliability had many participants college, a lot of different possi-
Dukes, dean for institutional di- day ride to the polls. states like Pennsylvania, Geor- crats securing more seats in the engaged. bilities were on the table ...” As-
versity, and the Law and Policy “Voting went pretty smooth- gia and North Carolina would House, and there is no gain for “Kansas and South Carolina sistant Professor Tarah Williams 
Program hosted post-Election ly from all reports that I’ve seen not matter if Biden seals the 270 Republicans either. State legis- didn’t turn out like polls indi- added via email. “What we have 
conversations for students and in terms of the voting process from the states cited above. lature and Governorships re- cated,” Harward said. “For those seen so far was well within that 
faculty. itself,” Harward added. “The “Those of you who went to mained true to their party as of us relying on polls and the range, though the polls do seem 
Dukes’ forum was both counting will continue for some- bed last night, you probably well.  averages of polls, and feel like to have overestimated Biden’s 
in-person, in front of the Cam- time.” woke up this morning feeling “Democrats picked up one we’ve been led astray… I think popular vote margin. It is tough 
pus Center, and via Zoom, and Alex Yarkosky, ’21, served as differently now,” Harward said. net Senate seat, but need to take it’s a little too early to come to moving forward to know what to 
was more geared toward provid- an election judge in Washington Assistant Professor Jon Wieb- at least three if they win the Pres- that judgment … The outcomes make of this and to know wheth-
ing a space for those who need County, Pennsylvania. el was critical of a campaign idency,” Harward notes.  that we are seeing are well within er it can be fixed.” 
support during tense times. The “There was a long line when strategy geared toward securing Currently, Democrats flipped the parameters … We don’t have Sarah Holt, building coordi-
forums continue on Thursday, we opened, but after it was just electoral votes. 2 seats, with 1 net gain, and Re- outcomes to know in what ways nator for Quigley Hall, brought 
Nov. 4, and Friday, Nov. 6, 12:45 a steady flow,” he said. “472 “With the last two national publicans flipped 1 seat. In the they’re systematically wrong.”  up the concern of voters who 
to 1:30 p.m. in-person votes (were) cast yes- elections, we potentially see a closely watched Maine race, In- The issues of polling dis- go to the polls on one issue, and 
Robert G. Seddig Chair in Po- terday. 55 (votes) for Biden, one strategy going forward where cumbent Susan Collins (Rep.) cussed ranged from low partici- namely, the relevant issue of the 
litical Science and Political Sci- for Jo Jorgenson and the rest candidates run a campaign declared victory against Demo- pation rates, which has fallen in state mandated shutdown. 
ence Professor Brian Harward for Trump … Biden supporters where there is no concern for the crat Sara Gideon on Wednesday. recent years, to representation of “While ‘we’ are surround-
hosted the Town Hall for the chose to not turn out and vote by popular vote,” Wiebel re-clari- Locally, Incumbent Mike Kel- participants polled, to the reli- ed by a lot of blue voters ... the 
L&P program, and there were mail-in instead.” fied in an email. “This is overly ly (Rep.) of PA-16 Congressional ability and usefulness of the data red voters were so upset by the 
about 10 or more attendees, both Across the country, as report- reductive, but given how close District has sealed his victory in predicting election results. shutdown, that that was their top 
students and faculty. The par- ed by NPR, vote-counting pro- races are in the Great Lakes over first-time candidate Kristy “I’m interested to see how we issue,” Holt said. “‘I don’t want to 
ticipants were split evenly from tests are taking place. States, the strategy becomes fo- Gnibus. Unofficial results for the view polls as political scientists, have another shutdown,’ is this 
those in-person in the Quig- Locally, Erie County United cusing on Wisconsin, Michigan PA-6 State Representative race and how the media is gonna cov- feeling that was underlying that 
ley Auditorium and on Google and Crawford County United and Pennsylvania to get to 270 with current English Professor er them,” a virtual student said. might have surprised people.”
Meet.  are two groups that organize no matter what the popular vote Matt Ferrence vying against In- “When pollsters ask a sample Other faculty and students 
The discussion was informal communities around crucial po- may be.” cumbent Brad Roae (Rep.), ap- of a population and they get their chimed in.
and wide-ranging, and Harward litical issues. Both groups have Harward discussed the “Red pear to favor Roae. response, that sample might not “I think a lot of people, if 
drafted up six to seven main hosted protests to “Count Every Mirage and Blue Shift’’ phe- “The political geography is be reflective of the whole pop- they never directly experienced 
points that led the conversation Vote.” nomena, where initial results changing,” Harward added, and ulation,” Harward said. “… in a problem, it’s another person’s 
before opening the forum up for To win the presidency, a may appear to be in Incumbent gave the example that, “Michi- 2016 they caught the one thing problem,” Associate Professor of 
broader conversation. candidate needs to secure 270 Donald trump’s favor unofficial- gan is not a reliable Democratic that caused some of the mal- Political Science Andrew Bloeser 
First, Harward started with electoral votes. Election officials ly, but when mail-in ballots are base anymore.” functions this time.” said, “… the growth of your 401k 
the projection of record turnout suggest that mail-in and provi- accounted for, Biden picks up Another important note That malfunction, as Wil- and opening up the economy, 
for this Election, with the Wash- sional ballots could be tallied the win. brought up was how the inter- liams clarified, is people without that was the message that res-
ington Post citing over 70% of by Friday, and these ballots may “Trump’s declaration last sectionality of Latinx voters college degrees, and in particu-
the eligible voting population onated. Look back at 2016, the favor Democrats because the night was totally in character,” shaped early analyses. lar, Harward said it is white vot-
turning out to the polls, which same sentiment is shared.”  party made significant efforts Harward said, “... but also just “That really got that conver- ers without college degrees. 
would be the highest since the Bloeser added that exit polls to encourage absentee ballots. kind of divorced from reality. sation going, how Cuban-Amer- “We have to raise a question 
year 1900. showed Trump supporters did But thus far, Harward notes that There isn’t any basis for a legal icans were linking Biden with about the fundamental logistics 
“There was record turnout, prioritize a reopening of the some of the key states for a pres- challenge to recounting of bal- Socialism differently than other of polling and what has to hap-
just under 67%,” Harward be- idential candidate to win are Joe lots… you can’t declare victory Latino voters,“ Harward said. pen if we can get a reasonable economy versus Biden sup-
gan. “That’s a big deal. Some are Biden victories. before the counting is done.” “Who are Latinx voters, how sample size,” Wiebel said. porters who prioritized taking 
saying this is a good day for De- As it stands, Biden has sealed Harward is referring to the are they distinctive … How will The conversation noted action to mitigate the spread of 
mocracy. I don’t know if I’d go Wisconsin and Michigan, with Trump campaign filing lawsuits that matter in places like Florida things like how people’s expec- COVID-19. 
that far, but it’s worth mention- 86% to 88% reporting. Arizona in three states, demanding a re- and Arizona … They have very tations are getting raised in re- See FORUM   page 3
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According to Thompson, “I do think the school means her members to have access to “Please, fill out the (Gator instead, she will be staying in with moving their belongings 
students who fail to remove well, but they are assuming that storage facilities. Success Grant) form (to help Washington until the spring to the local storage facilities, 
their belongings from their a lot of their students are from “Most of our energy has with costs),” Thompson said. semester. She plans to leave all Thompson announced. The col-
rooms are subject to fines that Pittsburgh, Cleveland or Buffa- gone into facilitating interna- “We have already received re- of her belongings in Meadville lege is providing students with 
vary depending on the amount lo where they all can go home tional students’ storage options quests from students who have because it is not feasible to take 
of belongings left behind. in a day and come back easily,” for break and figuring out how hardships with housing and them across the country. the option to use the vans to 
Some students raised con- Godel said. travel will work,” Thapa said. “I meals over this break as well “I have to find a storage room move their belongings to storage 
cerns about the lack of time pro- Godel lives in Maine and will know that the college is trying as students needing assistance for my stuff,” Nguyen said. “The facilities with a volunteer driver. 
vided for students to pack their travel via a car as opposed to a to do a lot for the students on with storage. Students should International Club has asked the Thompson encouraged interest-
belongings. plane due to COVID-19 con- campus, but I think that there certainly fill out the form if they college for help, but we have not ed students to contact Residence 
“I understand that provision cerns. should be a little more effort to- need assistance.” heard anything yet. The Interna- Life for more information.
because we want to be as safe as “Normally on breaks, I fly ward international students and Thompson advised students tional Education Office asked us “We will be able to use, at 
possible and we are seeing rising home,” Godel said. “Obviously, even students who live far away. to rent a storage unit together if to fill out a form about whether the college’s expense, the col-
cases in this area so I understand the pandemic has been an ex- … I think if the college were to they do not need all of the space or not we needed help moving 
the decision,” Emma Godel, ception and I have not been on a offer more assistance instead of that the unit provides. our stuff, but they would not of- lege motor pool to transport 
’21, said. “However if they are plane since March … I am driv- just notifying us two to three Several students have raised fer storage.” students and their belongings 
going to go through with this ing home with a family member months in advance that would concerns about the lack of sup- Similarly, Hernandez is con- to local facilities,” Thompson 
then they should have given at and there is only so much room have been nice.” port for international and long cerned about finding storage said. “Residence Life will help 
least one day where all students for boxes. I have no problem Thapa is also an international distance students. options in Meadville for the students get into contact with 
had zero classes. To be fair, the driving home, but I think that student. She is from Nepal and “I am very concerned about break. Gator approved drivers who will 
college did inform all students it would be great if the school she is concerned about provid- getting my stuff packed up and “My biggest concern is find- take them to the storage facility 
about this requirement if they would plan to add just a few ing storage for herself and her moved,” Tiaralei Cade, ’23, said. ing a storage unit,” Hernandez of their choice. The college is 
choose to elect to live on cam- more days for the students to members “Most of us do not have cars so said. “Trying to get all of my 
pus, but we are all at the mercy move out without planned class- In an attempt to finance I do not know how I will even things from here to California not picking the storage facility 
of our class schedules this year.” es for students just to focus on storage facilities for their mem- get my stuff to a storage place. I would not just be very expen- for the students; it is entirely the 
Godel said that this year’s packing. This is a very abnormal bers, the club intends to request have no idea where the storage sive but very difficult because students’ choice on what facility 
move in was a great schedule situation and I think that they funds for storage during their facilities are located in Mead- it would just be me moving all they would like to use.”
and it limited the amount of could handled that a little bit club budget hearing, Interna- ville — I know that they exist.” of my things … I am unaware A list of local storage facil-
people interacting at once on better.” tional Club Treasurer Savannah Cade is an international stu- of any resources being provided ities can be found on the Resi-
campus. Many students have Other students expressed Hunt, ’21 announced. dent from England and she in- for students to fund storage or dence Life website. The college 
classes until Friday so they will concern about finding and While storage will not be tends to return home over the if they would even consider of-
most likely leave on Saturday, funding storage facilities in provided to students, the college break, but she cannot bring her fering storage space. I think it is does not foresee any storage fa-
which means that there will be Meadville. encourages students to apply belongings with her. mostly us trying to find storage cility shortages, but Thompson 
a large number of outside indi- International Club President for the Gator Success Grants to International student Han- spaces to place our things.” said that if this occurs, there are 
viduals on campus all at once, Dakchyata Thapa, ’22, has spent assist with the costs associated na Nguyen, ’23, will not be re- Volunteers, mainly Resident more storage facilities outside of 
Godel added. the semester arranging plans for with storage. turning to Vietnam over break Advisors, will assist students Meadville that students can use. 
“Okay Zoomer!” a performance highlighting environmental 
work in the community 
By ALANA SABOL Toscano, who played a ma- After the research compo- but it also just keeps everything the community. word out in the community, on 
News Editor jor part in the production of nent, the students were split fresh.” “The pandemic is surging campus and really have a lot of 
sabola@allegheny.edu the performance, has been cre- into two groups: one that was Toscano explained that and I think to really focus on people tune in and be able to 
ating online content since 2003 responsible for helping with the adapting to digital platforms 
“Okay Zoomer!” highlights the people who are doing good say, ‘wow, we’re going to get to from short films to podcasts production of the performance while focusing on how the au-
environmental and social work work, and working for a bet- the end of this.’” and online presentations. and one that was responsible dience can get involved is es-
at Allegheny College and in ter future (gives) people some Visit the Allegheny College “When (Toscano) sent for promoting and advertising sential to creating interesting 
the Meadville community the performance. and engaging online content. hope right now,” Nickell said. website to find out more about something out in the spring 
through performance, research Toscano said that he was “One thing the students are “I’m hoping that we can get the how to register for the event. (of 2020) that he was now do-
and engagement. ing online performances, I was impressed with the research going to help me a lot with is 
According to the Allegh- like, that’s perfect,” Nickell said. that the students had done. figuring out what kind of in-
eny College website, “Okay “It just kind of fell into place. “The students did tons of teractive moments we can have Zoomer!” is “a live online per- (The “Okay Zoomer!”) perfor- research, I mean, it’s amazing,” with the audience using the THEformance designed especially 
mance is sort of the same ap- Toscano said. “They unearthed chat, surveys that you can do for Allegheny College and the 
Meadville community” that proach we’re taking with this 
the incredible work some peo- a poll with and other different 
class, which is, we are here in ple have been doing for de- things,” Toscano said. 
CAMPUS
will take place on Zoom at 7 cades and others who have just Having an engaging, infor-
p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11. this huge moment of change, since 1876
but it can be change for the started.” mative online performance EDITORIAL STAFFThe presentation features Pe-
good.” A challenge that the class during a time where people are terson Toscano, a comedian, per-
formance artist and professional At first, the students did not 
addressed, and is inherent in not able to come together in 
any online performance or pre- person is important, Toscano Sara Holthouse              Editor-in-Chief
podcaster, as well as the research know how the community-en- sentation, is how to make the explained. Ethan Woodfill               Editor-in-Chief
and involvement from Chaplain gaged learning component event engaging and interactive, “We need special, bright 
Jane Ellen Nickell’s RELST-360 would fit into the schedule of Toscano said. moments (right now),” To- Bree Gray                 News editor
Religion and Ecology class. The the class, but once the project “Zoom is boring as hell, scano said. “We don’t have Alana Sabol                     News editor           
performance will spotlight in- was outlined and Toscano was right?” Peterson said. “Like parties we can go to, we don’t Makayla Alicea News editor
dividuals and organizations at brought in to help, they began one of the things I realized is have performances or lectures Kaleigh White News editor
Allegheny and in Meadville who their research, Nickell said. you need to switch it up every or (meetings) altogether in the 
are tackling climate change and “I think that once they had five minutes, 10 minutes at same room, so it’s really im- Taylor Hayes                   Features editor
other environmental and social an understanding of why they the most, so that’s another ele- portant to kind of recapture Sami Mirza  Features editor
justice issues. were doing (the project) and ment of a show. It’s like a super some of that.” Christopher Wakim Features editor
Nickell explained that her they were able to see how it layer cake with all these deli- Nickell stated that the George Ackerman Features writer
class has always had a service fits in, they’ve really been on cious layers and fillings where “Okay Zoomer!” performance 
component or community en- board,” Nickell said. “Each of there might be an introduction has the potential to give people 
gagement interwoven into it, but the students did research into where there’s some standard hope for the future in the mid- Roman Hladio                Science/International editor
because of the academic changes a person and an organization comedy, then there’ll be a short dle of a global pandemic and a 
this semester due to COVID-19, and some (students) were able film, and then there might be momentous presidential elec-
she had to adjust to make the to (find) a third (person or or- some interaction with the au- tion by displaying the positive Peyton Britt                     Opinion editor
project possible online. ganization.” dience. It goes much quicker, work that people are doing in 
Adam Cohen  Sports editor
FORUM Travis Luxbacher Sports writerfrom page 1
Bloeser cited a Pew Research study that will we see even more Trumpism?” mortem after Romney’s loss suggested that 
found the feelings of fear and anger as the Emma Godel, ’21, mentioned as well the the party really needed to take seriously ex- Alana Sabol                 PhotographerEmily Rice  Photographer
main sentiments shared by voters should complications of a Democratic presidency panding their base ... When Trump became Tito Mazzucchi Photographer
their opposing candidate be elected. with a Republican Senate. the nominee in 2016, that strategy seemed Kaleigh White Photographer
Sami Mirza  Photographer/Videographer
“What does that say about Trumpism and “Trump right now is the face of the Re- to fly out the window. But last night, Trump 
where we are as a country?” Harward asked. publican Party, and with tweeting, he has did grow the Latino constituency voting for Kaleel Van Voorhees Editorial cartoonist
The conversation turned to consider the the potential to ruin peoples’ careers,” Godel the G.O.P. ... If Trump does not win a second 
loss of Trump and the state of the Republican said. “I’m really curious to see how Repub- term, it will be interesting to see how the par- Olivia Blakeslee Copy editor
Party. licans will behave now assuming that Biden ty thinks about and reckons with this loss.”  
“It’ll be interesting to see where the party will be in office.” A student described voters who are disil-
Sara Holthouse Web manager
goes,” a student attendee said. “Less govern- Williams discussed the complication of lusioned with both candidates as those expe- Ethan Woodfill Web manager
ment, more personal freedom, but on issues incoming results. riencing “political homelessness.”
like marriage equality, it’s gonna be interest- “The overall results do paint a compli- “This is a modest loss, but not a rejection Erix Santillana  Business manager
ing to see how the Republican party trans- cated picture,” Williams stated in an email of Trumpism,” Harward added, “He’s still got 
forms itself if Trump loses, but if he wins … follow-up. “...In 2012, the Republican’s post a very strong base around the country.”
Michael Crowley  Faculty Adviser
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Campus security in pajamas Letter to the editors 
Why Public Safety uniforms need change By SHULA BRONNERContributing writer
bronners@allegheny.edu
By PEYTON BRITT a campus environment that is I am also appalled by April 
Opinion Editor conducive to protecting stu- Thompson’s suggestion that the 
brittp@allegheny.edu dents of color. information her letter to the Dear Campus editors,
The workers of St. Moritz are essential to creating 
What’s more is that Public editors provided regarding Pub- We are writing to express and upholding the vision presented in this 
An Oct. 9 Campus article titled Safety and the Meadville Police lic Safety protocol would give student support for the workers statement.” 
“Public safety incident escalates, Department have a close work- “some reassurance to the cam- of St. Moritz in their upcoming 
local police get involved” report- ing relationship. As Dean of —SHULA BRONNER pus community that Public Safe-
ed that the first step in Public contract negotiations. These Class of 2022Students and Vice President of ty is working to provide a safe 
Safety’s protocol regarding use Student Life April Thompson workers play a vital role as part and supportive environment for 
of force is to arrive at the scene noted in her Oct. 16 letter to the all members of our community of our community, are essen- While we understand that viding student support for work-
of the disturbance and act as “vi- Campus editors, “(i)f it appears and their guests.” tial to the operation of Allegh-
sual deterrent.” Allegheny cannot directly in- ers we can show that we are in that a person is going to engage In light of all of this informa- eny College, and are crucial to 
The remainder of the article in a physical altercation, Mead- tervene in a union contract ne- this together. We talk a lot about tion, I believe that some revi- a healthy living environment. 
goes on to detail an incident in ville City Police Department is gotiation, students believe that an “Allegheny College Commu-sions to Public Safety uniforms 
which Public Safety inappro- Without the work of St. Moritz notified” by Public Safety. are in order. More specifically, the companies contracted to do nity,” but this is a real opportuni-
priately and unjustly pinned a In this sense, the two agen- workers, the academic, residen-I propose that officers should work for the college should align ty to make this community mean 
student to the ground for an cies are nearly synonymous. tial and administrative buildings conduct their duties in pajamas. with the type of community we something. Now more than ever, 
extended period of time — this One might think of campus se- How many of us students that the Allegheny community want to be. Workers, like the we need to stand up and advo-
abuse of power alone should be curity officers as neutered cops, have had the misfortune of hav- relies upon would be unable to 
grounds enough to serious re- housekeepers, make up a vital cate not only for ourselves and as they have a shared mission ing to interact with Public Safety function. While we often take 
evaluate the protocol that led the and a valued part of our cam- those like us, but those who we yet thankfully are not equipped officers at inconvenient times, 
officers involved to believe that clean spaces for granted, the with guns or other weapons. In pus community and we believe rely upon to live healthy and safe 
this was an appropriate course such as late at night, when we actuality, Public Safety officers workers of St. Moritz work dai- that the college, as an institution, lives.
of action. In fact, this incident are cozied up in our dorms, are essentially on the same lev- ly to ensure that all members of should be mindful of how com-wearing pajamas and relaxing? I Additionally, these workers brings to light a slew of structur- el as the rent-a-cops you might am willing to wager that if I were our community have access to panies treat their workers when played a key role in our return al defects within campus secu- see at a shopping mall — so why a quality learning environment. deciding which companies re- to campus with increased clean-
rity that demand imminent and to poll the student body, the on Earth have we normalized 
radical reform. numbers would reflect that I am 
As recent events have shown us, ceive future contracts from the ings. Without their work, there 
dressing them up like real cops? 
My focus, however, is on right to assume that I am not the public health is essential for the college. would be no guarantee of a safe It is almost hilarious that 
this phrase: “visual deterrent.” only one who has had multiple their presence is intended to proper functioning of a residen- As students, we are commit- living environment for students 
Stop and think about what this interactions like this; therefore serve as a “visual deterrent” to tial educational community, and ted to upholding the values of as well as the ability to use ac-
means: the mere physical ap- officers should level with us in criminal activity on campus. I Allegheny College has a com- our community and we will be ademic buildings for in-per-
pearance of Public Safety offi- terms of presenting themselves say “almost” because it is actual- mitment to ensuring the health watching the contract negotia- son classes. These workers have 
cers is constructed with a pur- as we may be forced to present ly not funny in the slightest that 
ourselves. of students. tions closely to ensure that the been a bedrock of our return to pose, a purpose that is intended Public Safety operates under 
If I am not allowed or able A vital part of keeping the workers of St. Moritz are re- campus, and a way students can to evoke an emotional response the assumption that students 
strong enough to discourage will view them with fear and to taunt and intimidate campus student body healthy is the clean 
spected and fairly compensated support and show thanks to the 
students from acting in a partic- for their contributions to the Al- workers is through supporting apprehension rather than as the security officers with my ap- environment that St. Moritz 
ular way. agents of safety and protection pearance, I would not like for workers provide for us daily. It legheny College community. them during contract negotia-
Considering that Public Safe- as they are purported to be. them to do so to me. Moreover, is important to recognize the Over our time at Allegheny, tions. The term “essential work-
ty officers currently frolic about To rely on the imagery of the they should not have the right to value of these contributions to the workers of St. Moritz have er” has become common over 
in the same excessively milita- police officer in order to make try to scare students by calling 
ristic regalia worn by your typ- the well-being of our commu-
made important contributions to the past eight months, and there 
up for a lack of actual power is upon the generational trauma 
ical American cop, the concept to call forth in students’ minds instilled in marginalized groups nity. Likewise, it is important 
our community and well-being. is no more appropriate use of 
by police. to ensure the well-being of the During this contract negotia- the term when discussing the of visual deterrence draws on the ugly compendium of atroc- tion, workers will be pushing for 
the same associations as those workers of St. Moritz. They are ities contained within the his- Let us put an end to this workers who make these contri-
which are attached to the police. tory of American police brutal- facade of militarization and increased wages, benefits and the essential to our health, quality butions through improved com-
That is deeply problematic. ity, something which has been professionalism behind which possibility of increased hazard of education and function as an pensation for their work.
In the face of an overwhelm- foundational to the existence campus security officers are per- pay. While these issues may seem institution. As such, their needs 
ing history of ubiquitous police We are a community that of policing in the United States mitted to abuse their authority. disconnected from daily student should also be treated as essen-
brutality and corruption, the since its very conception. Let the disabling of fire alarms, values treating everyone with life, they are not. This is because tial. Students should stand up in 
symbolic role of the American Let us not forget that the first the unlocking of accidental- respect and fairness. Our State- the workers of St. Moritz are not support of these workers because 
police officer has become some- form of policing implemented ly-locked doors, the corralling ment of Community says, “Al-
of harmless but intoxicated stu- just custodial workers, but a part when we needed them they went thing explicitly sinister. Invok- in the United States was creat- legheny students and employ-
ing the representational power of our community. We see them above and beyond. ed to capture and return run- dents and all other Public Safety ees are committed to creating 
of the police officer’s uniform is away slaves. It is no surprise duties fall on the shoulders of everyday and the work they do is To start to take action and 
“officers” in plaid pajama pants, an inclusive, respectful and safe an outright scare tactic — one that something which arose in important to ensuring the quality stay in the loop, please follow 
that tends to disproportionately the form of a slave patrol has fuzzy bunny slippers and cozy residential learning community.” of our learning. When students @alleghenycoalitionforlabor 
affect those who are historically evolved to continue to perpetu- sweatshirts. The workers of St. Moritz are es- work to advocate for the needs of on Instagram and message al-
victimized by the police. ate racist ideology and contrib- If Public Safety has any hopes sential to creating and upholding those in our community, we can leghenycoalitionforlabor@gmail.
In general, this means peo- ute to the disproportionate sur- of restoring a positive relation- the vision presented in this state- work towards building a more com with any questions. 
ple of color; thus, the practice veillance of people of color. ship with Allegheny students, ment. Because of this, we expect equitable and resilient commu- We should live up to the val-
of outfitting campus security Taking all of the above into then they must acknowledge Allegheny College to uphold this 
officers in cop costumes is yet consideration, I am appalled by that they must first abandon nity that looks after each other. ues expressed in the Statement of 
another manifestation of the the implications of Public Safety their dependence on the oppres- vision through its actions involv- In these stressful and hard times Community and make sure that 
negligence of Allegheny admin- using their presence to act as a sive brutality underlying the at- ing the companies with which it we find ourselves disconnected everyone on campus is treated 
istration with regard to creating “visual deterrent.” tire of the police officer.   contracts. from each other. Through pro- fairly and with respect. 
What happens when we all grow too fearful to speak?
By BREE GRAY termine what constitutes free are nothing more than a figment those in power. People have the we would just speak. Fear is far truth here, but not there.” An al-
News Editor speech? Is it really “free” if we of our imagination? right to speak out against tyran- more powerful than the drive tered truth is still fabrication. A 
grayb@allegheny.edu
must alter the truth out of fear  If I cannot speak and if I cannot ny. Yet, here I am, selective with to tell the truth, especially on a framed truth is still fabrication. 
of retaliation? Is it really “free” if share the truth without fearing my words as not to offend, to college campus. Coercion will 
What happens when we all grow An omission is still fabrication. 
we cannot speak without consul- what might happen next, free challenge, or to grow too bold. always triumph if we continue to 
too fearful to speak? When did the powerful dic-
tation? speech has been damned — Here I am, being mindful of a perceive those in power as supe-
The powerful will reign. In- tate the press? When did the 
How long will it take before journalism has died. relationship that never should rior to us and our fundamental justice will reign. Secrecy will 
any sentiment of free speech has Question anyone that tells have existed before telling a sto- liberties. What happened to “for 
press grow so timid? When did 
reign. 
been eradicated? you to blindly believe those in ry that needs to be heard. Here the people”? 
telling the truth become so con-
The people will be shackled, power. Question anyone who I am, advised to be mindful of We say that we stand for ev- troversial?
enslaved and deceived by those A voiceless journalist has places relationships above integ- my words in a story and be se- ery liberty a student could have, Was it when we allowed a re-
who seek to silence them. The become a fixture at this college rity. Question anyone who tries lective of my details for they may but only so much so as not to lationship to muddle our integ-
power of the truth lies within and in the nation. We save face to silence a journalist, a student, tarnish a relationship or upset encroach upon our own self-in-
before we inform our people. We rity? Or maybe it was when we journalism and it far exceeds a voice. those we are told to appease. terest. We say that we want to 
the power that lies in governing save reputations before we ever 
allowed ourselves to be bullied 
How long do you really think How is that journalism? How is be a transparent institution, but 
bodies — be it an administra- place a pen to paper. We save re- into submission out of fear of free speech has if those who try that free speech? only so much so as not to allow 
tion, be it a government or be it lationships before we ever speak retaliation. to use it are coerced into silence? When did we all become so the students to be too informed. 
the tyranny of the majority. out against those in power. For Silence is deafening and it re- fearful? We say that we care, but only so Within you is power. With-
To what extent do we al- what? For our people? For those veals more than any story ever We seek to be transparent, much so to avoid exposing our in you is liberty. Within you is 
low the people in power to de- in power? For relationships that could. Be mindful of the mo- but only so much so as not to flaws. hope. If we choose to only pres-
ments when a journalist fails to elicit too much attention. We These are just observations ent half of the facts then we have 
speak or when a story feels emp- seek to be beacons of truth, but from a student’s perspective. enslaved ourselves, our people 
ty. If it is too quiet then some- only so much so as not to over- While this holds true for one and our progress. I encourage 
The power of the truth lies within journalism and one, somewhere has something step our superiors. We seek to be individual, it might not for the you to speak loudly, boldly and 
it far exceeds the power that lies in governing to hide, and the truth has been the voice of those unheard, but next — a reality that must not be fearlessly as not to become a 
bodies — be it an administration, be it a compromised. Silence will only only so much so as not to speak overlooked. One’s words may be puppet of the powerful. Nothing 
government or be it the tyranny of the majority.” suffice for so long before people too loudly. powerful and full of promise and 
demand answers. Who will be The powerful can only main- reassurance, but one’s actions worse can happen to you than to 
—BREE GRAY there to give them? tain their power so long as we dictate how the people perceive lose the power within your own 
Class of 2023 People have the right to know allow it. Our voices could reso- them. voice. 
what directly impacts them. nate far beyond this campus, this “Ask this, not that.” “Include Do not let free speech die, for 
People have the right to question nation, or this continent if only only this, not that.” “Tell the with it goes hope. 
AlleghenyCampus.com The Campus November 6, 2020 5
[International]
Allegheny fall International programing faces major changes
International Education Week and International Bazaar faces changes 
due to shortened semester
By BREE GRAY during International Education students to have the opportunity the Allegany River Dancers to “The last two years, the Inter- Last year, the International 
News Editor Week, including the Internation- outside of drop-in hours to learn the International Club Fashion national Bazaar has been one of Bazaar occurred on Nov. 24, and 
grayb@allegheny.edu al Fashion Show and the Interna- more about international educa- Show. The events were in person my best experiences on campus,” over 350 students, faculty and 
tional Bazaar. tion opportunities, Morgan said. and required a lot of interaction Thapa said. “I am a little bit sad community members attended 
International Education This year, International Edu- “I think it is more import-
between attendees. This year’s because this event is one of the 
the event. Students prepared the 
Week has been altered due to cation Week is scheduled from ant than ever (for students to events that presidents love — meals and the event represented 
COVID-19 and academic calen- events have been altered to abide Nov. 16 to Nov. 20 — conclud- be exposed to the global per- getting to experience all of that over 35 countries from around 
dar changes. spective),” Morgan said. “With by the new rules for COVID-19, ing one day before students stress, but all of that excitement the world. 
“Events will be more virtual must leave campus. Neither the (COVID-19) pandemic, we Morgan explained. as well.” “The International Bazaar 
with a global focus,” Director of Morgan nor the Internation- realize how globally connected “Over the summer we started was absolutely amazing even if 
International Education Lucin- al Club intends to host large we are through an unfortunate talking about what we would be it was a lot of hard work,” Tha-
da Morgan said. “We will not events due to the new changes situation. I think it is really im- able to do with this school year,” pa said. “This year puts more 
be able to host the International from COVID-19 and the time portant for us since we cannot go Morgan said. “(The Internation- I am not going to say pressure on the International 
Bazaar this year. This is also the requirement. physically to places now to con- that it is going to be the Club board because last year the al Club) held a talent show early 
week before most students are same experience, but “I do not think that we will tinue to learn and be concerned International Club was able to because of the weather changes I think any events we 
leaving campus so we also real- try to do anything big with the about how we in our small loca- hold will still bring an achieve so much and our expec-
ize that events need to be shorter remainder of this semester (for tion understand how we fit into 
predicted for November. Nor-
awareness and energy tations are so much higher than 
and not a distraction from stu- the world. This helps us under- mally, that would take place as to want to learn more International Education Week),” they were last year to do better, at 
dents trying to finish up work Thapa said. “We do not want to stand people better, history bet-
a fashion show during Interna- about it.” least, for me. It has been a dream 
and pack before leaving campus.” stress our members out and we ter and conflict better, which al- tional Education Week. They —LUCINDA MORGAN to be able to be president of the 
Morgan acknowledged that do not know how to integrate lows us to think about what we 
Director of International 
have transitioned some of the Education, International Club, but having 
students may be tired of attend-
our members that are not on can do to collaborate more in the 
Allegheny College
events that they like to do to be the pressure to do better, espe-
ing events on Zoom. So she 
campus right now.” future.” sooner and online — hoping to cially during this time, is hard.”
does not expect nearly as large a 
Even if the events must be Morgan acknowledged that The club has considered al-keep the spirit alive, but knowing Fellow International Club 
turnout as last year, but still en-
altered due to COVID-19, it is students will may have a differ- board member Tiaralei Cade, ternative ways that the students 
couraged students to attend in that it will be a different format.”
still possible and important for ent experience with Internation- ’23, agreed that not having the could safely experience the In-
order to learn more about inter- al Education Week this year due The grand finale of the Inter- International Bazaar is a disap- ternational Bazaar such as ex-
national education and different to the changes. national Education Week was 
pointment. Cade is the Interna- ploring a partnership opportuni-
cultures. “I am not going to say that it the International Bazaar. The In- ty with Parkhurst, having them 
tional Club’s secretary for 2020-
“The whole world is going We do not want to is going to be the same experi- ternational Club annually hosts dedicate a dish to a certain coun-21. 
through so much right now and stress our members out ence, but I think any events we the International Bazaar for the try at dinner over the span of a “My favorite event was the 
it is really hard for people to even and we do not know hold will still bring an awareness 
how to integrate our campus community in Novem-
few days. 
International Bazaar last year,” 
focus on academics and still find and energy to want to learn more Thapa acknowledged that the 
members that are not ber. This event takes place during Cade said. “I understand that 
time to take out for themselves,” on campus right now.” about it,” Morgan said. cuisine would not be as authen-the International Education we will not have it because it 
International Club President Da- Last year, International Ed- tic as if a student from that coun-
—DAKCHYATA THAPA Week. Due to schedule chang- is not entirely sanitary due to kchyata Thapa, ’22, said. Class of 2022 ucation Week events began on try were making the dish, but 
COVID-19, but it does suck 
The International Club col- Monday, Nov. 18 and lasted until es this year and COVID-19, the she expressed gratitude to the 
laborates with the International Sunday, Nov. 24. Events ranged International Bazaar has been 
because that is the event that I 
Parkhurst staff for being willing 
Education Office to host events from guest appearances from 
looked forward to this year.”
canceled. to do that for the students.
Webinars place Celtic Culture on display
By ROMAN HLADIO Jack Webber, chair of the Irish al tour of the Welsh room, and Committee member Bob The lecture served as a gen-
Science/International Editor Nationality Room at the Univer- provided an explanation of the Williams then presented a video eral history for Scotland and the 
hladior@allegheny.edu sity of Pittsburgh, presented a room’s origins. puppet show of a classic Welsh connections between it and Brit-
slideshow tour of the room and The earliest timeline of “If you open the door where tale, and both Williams and Da- ain. It also discussed the com-
the Celts existing was 
On Oct. 24, the University provided a general history of Ire- the pews are facing, it reveals a vies read Welsh poems. Other 2000 (BC) ... The first monalities between modern day 
of Pittsburgh’s International land. Irish in about 500 (BC).” blackboard,” Davies said. “And videos on quilting and Welsh Scottish governing and the clan 
Education department hosted a “The earliest timeline of the on the right side is actually a pul- folk tales were also presented. mentality that dominated the —Jack Webber 
series of Webinars connected to Celts existing was 2000 (BC),” Chair of the Irish Nationality pit. So this was actually a multi- Scotland was the last Celtic region hundreds of years ago. A 
Room, 
Webber said during the presen- University of Pittsburgh purpose room.” nation to receive a webinar.Celtic culture and their Nation- Q&A session followed.
ality Rooms Program in the tation. “The first Irish in about 
Davies explained how Welsh The webinar once more Other members of the panel, 
as a language was almost killed opened with a virtual tour of 
Cathedral of Learning. 500 (BC).” “It’s difficult to work through Jim Hunter and Fiona McGrath, 
Each room is modeled in the Webber described the various 
off during the Tudor’s rule, as it the Scottish Nationality Room, 
(the pandemic),” Livingston presented poems and sang songs 
architectural motifs as Roman- was seen as lesser in comparison much like the others. A lecture of Scottish origin respectively.
style of a school room from their said. “Milk prices dropped ini-
esque, as they follow a similar to English. Recently it has been ensued about Scotland’s clans and tially, but things are starting to George Balderose played 
respective nation, with key char-
theme of arches and pillars. look up and we’re going to get on the rise again with 25% of clan culture, presented by Paul songs on the smallpipes, a type 
acteristics explained throughout 
In addition to Webber’s slide- through it.” Welsh citizens able to speak flu- Thompson, president of the Saint of bagpipe which is played by 
the presentations.
The webinar came to a close ently. Andrew’s Society of Pittsburgh.show, various videos were pre- squeezing a bag of air that sits 
Three Celtic nations were 
sented revolving around history after a presentation from a stu- near your elbow instead of blow-
represented: Ireland, Wales and 
and farming. dent describing the scholarship ing into it. Other songs were 
Scotland. Each room’s respective opportunities for those looking 
One such video came from played by Sue Borowski on vio-
department had about two hours to study away in Ireland.David Livingston, an Irish farm- lin.
to present on their nation’s cul- The Welsh room was the last er. Livingston primarily works Also, a brief presentation and 
Celtic room added to the cathe-
ture, history, modern occurrenc- with cows and other livestock. recipe for ginger biscuits was 
dral of learning and the topic of 
es and more. After the video, Livingston was the second webinar, according to provided by Bill McShane.
The Irish portion primarily present on Zoom to answer ques- Dale Richards, chairman of the The program ended with a 
discussed the architecture, saints tions primarily revolving around Welsh Nationality Room. Photo contributed by the University of Pittsburgh twitter story fit for the Halloween sea-
The Welsh Nationality room, with a pulpit on one side and a 
and farming practices of north- COVID-19 and the current state Jessica Davies, a Welsh com- lectern in the front representative of the dual nature of Welsh son and a traditional Scottish 
ern Ireland. of farming from attendees. mittee member, hosted a virtu- Schoolhouses toast made by Arthur McAra.
6 November 6, 2020 The Campus [Features] AlleghenyCampus.com
Christmas at Nakatomi Plaza Comedy Column
By CHRISTOPHER WAKIM name Argyle (yes, like the sweat- by Bonnie Bedelia, is suddenly When life gives you gators, make Gatorade
Features Editor er pattern) picks him up and on scene. For some strange rea-
By KALEEL VAN VOORHEES gov and his wife were relaxing in stressed, pregnant, or encounter 
wakimc@allegheny.edu almost immediately explains son they end up in Ellis’s private 
John’s entire backstory with re- Editorial Cartoonistbathroom and begin talking. their country residence, where males. Honestly girl, same. 
Here we are again. That strange markable accuracy. The story John asks Holly about the name, vanvoorheesk@allegheny.edu then Marugov was tied up in his Known as the 16 Psyche, a 
purgatory between Hallow- according to Argyle is as follows which she kind of dodges before bathhouse, and held for ransom. rare metallic asteroid current-
een and Christmas. And yes, - A NYPD cop flying out to LA she gets pulled to give another For Kim Kardashian’s 40th birth-
Thanksgiving is tossed some- to meet up with his woman who Marugov’s wife escaped through ly being studied by NASA, is corporate speech at a Christmas 
where in the middle of this mix. day, Kanye West gifted his wife a figured she wouldn’t last too party. John takes this moment of a window, and was able to alert about the size of Massachusetts 
I would implore you to find a long in this corporate gig. John privacy to “make fists with his hologram of her father, Robert officials. Despite the fact that (140 miles in diameter) and 
proper Thanksgiving movie if McClane reasoned ‘Why even toes.” But little did he expect, Kardashian (who passed away 
you have trouble getting in the pack my stuff up’? John drew this this took place in Russia and has been estimated to be worth German terrorists are already on back in 2003 due to cancer). 
‘thankful’ spirit. However it is al- sensible conclusion and turned scene. sounds more like a James Bond about $10,000 quadrillion (or, 
most time for Christmas — and out to be dead wrong, as his wife The hologram went on to praise In a flash, machine guns be- plot than a real-life event, you $10,000,000,000,000,000,000). 
therefore it is yet again the prop- is the new Vice President of the gin going off and John McClane Kim for success, her decision to 
er time for Christmas movies. could say that Marugov’s wife 16 Psyche orbits between Mars Nakatomi corporation. is now a shoeless cop and heav- become a lawyer, and her union 
When thinking about Christmas Once John McClane is on ily outnumbered. All members had an ‘arrow escape’. and Jupiter, and stands as one 
films, the mind instantly jumps with Kanye (“You married the scene, Argyle asks if he has a of the Nakatomi corporation are In Madagascar, scientists have of the largest objects of our so-
to the orthodox classics — “Po- place to crash, should this rekin- most most most most most most held hostage but John manages 
lar Express,” “A Christmas Story,” rediscovered a rare and thought- lar system’s main asteroid belt. dling of lost love not go exactly to slip away. All phone lines are genius man in the whole world. 
or even perhaps the Griswolds as planned. John asserts that he Kanye West [sic]”). In other to-be extinct chameleon known Thought to be made potentially cut, all exits are sealed and the 
from “National Lampoon’s will find a place, but this does only communication with the news, most Americans have re- as the Furcifer voeltzkowi cha- of pure iron and nickel, NASA Christmas Vacation.” I must ad- not satisfy Argyle. Argyle in- outside world is done through 
mit, dear reader, I have never felt meleon. F. voeltzkowi chame- has set out plans to build a un-stead says he will wait for him ported that they are, in fact, still walkie-talkie radios, as well as 
any more festive with such cliche in the parking garage, and either hurling deceased German ter- poor. And single. And all alone. 
leons have relatively short life manned spacecraft to study the 
titles. Let’s instead explore Bruce way John can make a phone call rorists onto police cars who sus- In Russia, “The Sausage King” spans, living only a few months asteroid for 2 years, hoping to 
Willis’ heroic role as the savior of in a while and let him know. pect absolutely nothing with a 
Nakatomi Plaza in John McTier- Certainly above-average chauf- (pseudo named Vladimir Maru-
after they hatch. Female F. voelt- gain more information about 
completely sealed up corporate 
nan’s classic: “Die Hard.” feur service at its finest. gov), was attacked by masked zkowi chameleons (which have Earth’s core. Hearing this, Ar-building with an entire parking 
Before we proceed I must John has entered the Na- garage filled with cars. assassins and murdered in his never been documented before) nold Schwarzenegger has decid-
confess — I have let myself, and katomi plaza and finds that his home sauna with a crossbow. have very distinct and color- ed to reappraise his muscles, said 
likely you, down as well, dear Speaking of a completely wife has abandoned the last 
reader. Twenty-two years I have filled and sealed parking garage, name McClane and has instead The attack occurred when Maru- ful patterns when they become to also be made entirely of iron.
scoured the earth for interesting Argyle is still down there. For chosen to go by her maiden 
media and examples of proper what is likely 3-4 hours he sus-name. This upsets John, but he The alumni who call Meadville home
American cinema, and yet it has pects nothing is awry whatsoev-decides not to retreat to Argyle 
never occurred to me to watch er, and is often shown as having despite this troublesome news. By GEORGE ACKERMAN
this film. All of the components a real bang-up time drinking Features Writer“They are at the Christmas par- ackermang@allegheny.edu
that routinely peak my interest complementary shots and hang-ty on the 30th floor” the secu-
are all present — a righteous rity guard / door man tells him. ing out with John’s apology bear. 
hero, a duty and even obligation “Take the express elevator.” It’s a form of comedic relief from 
On Allegheny College’s website (The) people who are here are special.” 
there is a page called, “Meadville 
to challenge all odds to fight evil, Once John gets up there, the often intense and close calls is… Home.” For many students —LEE SCANDINARO 
and of course, automatic weap- Japanese CEO Takagi introduc- a shoeless John McClane is fac- it plays the role of a temporary Class of 2015, 
ons. es himself and says he will take ing trying to deal with these 
Allegheny College
home, but for some alumni 
John McClane, played by him to his wife’s, Holly Genne- German terrorists on this filthy Meadville becomes a permanent 
Bruce Willis, flys out of New ro McClane, office. Takagi ex- Christmas eve. home. 
York to Los Angeles in an at- plains some pretense that she is The police, and later the “I stuck around because ic engagement opportunities. While Scandinaro is not par-
tempt to find lost love in his dear currently occupied attending to FBI, show up and do absolutely I liked the ability to connect Scandinaro also recalls how ticularly concerned with new 
spouse. It seems the Christmas some miscellaneous corporate nothing to help other than crash with people,” said Lee Scandin- the small town can enable peo- stores opening, he sees this ex-
cards and fruit baskets aren’t nonsense. Amusingly, when vehicles into the building and aro, ’15. Scandinaro is original- ample of rapid change as en-ple to make change, and see 
getting delivered in a timely they enter her office, Ellis anoth- generally misjudge every sin- ly from outside of Pittsburgh couraging and how priorities 
enough fashion. On the plane, a er corporate deal closer, played gle thing John tries to tell them. and found that Meadville had a things change quickly. can shift in a smaller city. Ac-
passenger notices John Mclane’s by Hart Bochner, is going ski- It is a classic tale of one man’s 
small-town vibe that makes life “So many cool things have cording to Scandinaro, this shift 
nervous demeanor and implores ing. Yes, it was snowing on that spirit making him triumphant 
easier to digest. Also, through happened, and it’s cool to see has been something encourag-
Allegheny College, Scandina- ing about Meadville. 
him to go to his intended des- mirror on the desk, the razor against all forces of evil. It’s ro found opportunities which how things can change quickly.” Julie Wilson is a Communi-
tination, remove his shoes and blades are clearly to trim Ellis’s about an hour and a half of ma- made the transition from living Scandinaro said. cation Arts and Community and 
socks, and make “fists with yer excellent beard. Not much doubt chine guns, explosives, general in Meadville as a student to be- Scandinaro has noticed Justice Studies professor at Al-
toes” — advice I will have to ver- about that. mayhem and profound confu- coming a community member changes in Meadville, partic- legheny College. Wilson has also 
ify and report back before I can Bruce shakes his hand, and sion. Most importantly, it’s still a easier. been involved in several aspects 
testify to the efficacy of such be- tosses “you missed some,” right Christmas movie. Yippee Ki yay! ularly in the past five years  He After school, Scandinaro of the community, including the 
havior. at Ellis who quickly sniffs the re- M***********!…Chris’ Classic worked for AmeriCorps VISTA. has seen more storefronts open 2019 Meadville City Council 
Once in the airport, a rook- maining powder up his nostril. This enabled him to facilitate up in town and seen the priori- campaign. 
ie limo driver going under the Holly Gennero McClane, played 9.5/10 college students engaging in civ- ties of the community shift. See ALUMNI  page 7
International Club celebrates twentieth anniversary
By BREE GRAY The organization has seen a want to make sure that their onate well with us. For us, being Event Manager Hanna Nguyen, want our members to feel com-
News Editor decline in member participation time difference works for (our able to feel the same discomfort, ’23, said. “My favorite events fortable. If our members do not 
grayb@allegheny.edu in virtual meetings, but Presi- meetings).” I think, made us feel more com- are the International Bazaar feel comfortable coming in per-
dent Dakchyata Thapa, ’22, said Thapa has been affiliated with fortable being a part of the club.” and the International Fashion son then we want to make sure 
The International Club inte- that she understands the decline the International Club for the Some members recalled the Show. I understand why we had that we keep that in mind. We 
grates international and domes- due to the fact that a lot of activ- last three years. She has served club being a way that they could to cancel this year because with also need to make sure that in-
tic students within the campus ities have become virtual activ- in several positions on the connect with different students (COVID-19) we cannot get too ternational students who are not 
community. The organization is ities and that these can be tire- board. Next semester, Thapa will that could relate to how they close and have everyone gather on campus right now do not feel 
a part of the Culture Identity and some for students. not be on campus so Vice Pres- were feeling. in Shultz (Banquet Hall), but it excluded — that is the biggest 
Leadership Coalition. The orga- “We meet biweekly because ident Arigun Bayaraa, ’22, will “The board is a combina- is sad.” reason why we chose to have vir-
nization is advised by the Direc- we have a big reach on campus succeed her presidency. tion of both international and Nguyen mentioned that if tual meetings and events.”
tor of International Education so meeting weekly does not re- “(Bayaraa) and I have a mis- non-international students so there is an opportunity to safe- This semester, the board has 
Lucinda Morgan. ally work so we try to space (our sion for this semester,” Thapa it is nice to be connected with ly host the International Bazaar also focused on offering storage 
Meetings are biweekly on meetings) out,” Thapa said. “We said. “We wanted not only to just different students,” Secretary Ti- in the spring, that will be one of opportunities to their members 
Tuesday from 8-9 p.m. via Zoom want to take into consideration integrate the international stu- aralei Cade, ’23, said. “Most of her priorities as event coordina- who cannot afford the cost of 
or Google Meet. Typically, the remote international students dents on campus but to be hands the people that I met in the club tor. She added that safety will be storage. 
International Club uses this where time difference can be a on in the admissions process for were international students so I considered for any International “During winters in previous 
general body meeting to discuss international students. This year, very big factor. Even if they are could connect with them, and I Club event that may occur in the years, we were allowed to keep 
events and internal affairs with we want to focus on admissions was able to relate to a lot of the spring semester. remote, it may still be their first our stuff in our rooms, but this and how to integrate it with the 
its members. The organization is events that the club hosted.” “If there is a vaccine and if the year we cannot,” Thapa said. “It year or even if it is not their first International Club to get more International Education school allows me to host the (In- will be harder for international 
open to any student — interna- year, we try to make them feel reach and build a more personal Week is full of events sponsored ternational) Bazaar then as event students because we are expect-
tional or domestic. more a part of the campus. We connection with our members.” by the International Education manager, I will plan to host it for ed to move out and take every-
Thapa acknowledged that the Office and the International the spring,” Nguyen said. thing … We are trying to figure 
size of the organization makes it Club. The week consisted of sev- Despite challenges associated out a way where our club could 
difficult to establish a personal eral events such as the Interna- with COVID-19, the Interna- facilitate storage or be able to or-
connection with COVID-19 in tional Fashion Show and the In- tional Club has hosted a virtual ganize a way where all interna-
We wanted not only to just integrate the consideration, but it is a priority ternational Bazaar. talent show and T-shirt give- tional students could get togeth-
international students on campus but to be hands for the board. Due to COVID-19, Interna- away to celebrate their twentieth er and rent a storage unit so that 
on in the admissions process for international “The International Club has tional Education Week events anniversary at the college. The they have a space for their stuff. 
students. This year, we want to focus on felt like a home to me,” Thapa must be altered to be either organization is still giving away … We have been focusing on the said. “I felt invited before I even virtual or physically distanced t-shirts. If anyone is interested, logistics this semester and how 
admissions and how to integrate it with the made it to campus because ev- therefore the International Ba- they can participate in the give- to deal with the new situations.”
International Club to get more reach and build a eryone was so welcoming and zaar will not occur. This week away on Instagram. Moving forward, the Interna-
more personal connection with our members.” were able to get into contact also coincides with the week “We had a good outcome, but tional Club plans to hold discus-
with me. I felt at home with the of student move out for break it was not necessarily the same sions with prospective interna-
—DAKCHYATA THAPA International Club because we so events will be smaller due to outcome that we would have tional students. Spring semester 
Class of 2022 all feel the same feeling of being schedule changes. received in person,” Thapa said. holds many potential opportu-
away from home. As much as we “Due to (COVID-19) regula- “As a board, we have decided to nities to hold events outside, but 
try not to feel homesick, there is tions, we are unable to host the keep in mind what is going on that also depends on COVID-19, 
some stuff that just does not res- (International) Bazaar this year,” in the world right now and we Thapa added.
AlleghenyCampus.com [FEATURES] The Campus November 6, 2020 7
CPP, Andrew Goodman Foundation hold Election Day activities
SAMI MIRZA/THE CAMPUS SAMI MIRZA/THE CAMPUS SAMI MIRZA/THE CAMPUS
Student volunteers staff a booth at the Samuel Lord A bus waits on N. Main St. near Brooks Walk to trans- CPP fellow Emma Godel, ‘21, speaks to a student voter 
Gate on Brooks Walk on Tuesday, Nov. 3. port students to in-person voting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. about in-person voting on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
SAMI MIRZA/THE CAMPUS SAMI MIRZA/THE CAMPUS SAMI MIRZA/THE CAMPUS
T-shirts reading, “I am democracy/Allegheny votes A student speaks to volunteers while Matt Ferrence, a Cookies created by Parkhurst Dining and decorated with 
2020” were handed out for free to students. candidate for the PA-6 state house seat, takes a photo. the phrase “AC Votes” were handed out to students.
By SAMI MIRZA ing in person than a normal election “My ambition is not really to be a Godel concurred, and noted that presidential campaign, you should be 
Features Editor year, because of (COVID-19). I and politician, my ambition is to bring rep- there have been specific incidents in the actively working to support down-bal-
mirza01 @allegheny.edu many of my friends (had) already voted resentation to this district,” Ferrence past at Meadville’s polling precincts. lot races. Get involved with your city 
by mail, but I do know of a small num- said. “I’m not looking at this as, ‘I’ll keep “I don’t vote at that precinct so I’ve councilor, call your state representative, 
The Center for Political Participation ber of people that (planned) to go vote throwing spaghetti against the wall un- never seen these poll workers in action, you can join a campaign, you can run 
and the Andrew Goodman Foundation in person in Meadville.” til it sticks.’ This is the run I’m taking, it’s but they try and question their registra- for an office — there are so many ways 
hosted Election Day activities last Tues- For students who did vote in person, my turn to step up, and I hope someone tion status, try and invalidate their ID to get involved that don’t involve vot-
day Nov. 3, including busing students safety measures were in place to ensure else will be willing to take that turn after in some way,” Godel said. “I think it’s ing.”
to the polls, handing out t-shirts and that the virus did not spread. All voters me.” great to have some chaperones there to Ruiz also encouraged students to 
snacks, and a watch party in Quigley 
were required to wear facial coverings Increasing voter turnout is a major reinforce students who might not feel join the Andrew Goodman Founda-
Auditorium. 
and bus seating was arranged to en- goal of the Andrew Goodman Founda- comfortable voting alone.” tion, which will need new team mem-
From 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., the two 
courage social distancing. tion, which was created in 1966 by the Prior to the election, there had been bers next year.
organizations ran a booth and regular 
Around 1:30 p.m., Matthew Fer- parents of Andrew Goodman, a college anecdotal reports of alleged voter in- “All the ambassadors currently are 
busing to the polls in Meadville at the 
rence, associate professor and chair of student who was working to expand the timidation and politically-motivated seniors, and we will be out of here and 
Samuel Lord Gate on the Brooks Walk. 
the English Department, visited the vote for African Americans when he aggression, including an incident where we will need four more,” Ruiz said. “If 
Emma Godel ’21, a CPP fellow, noted 
was murdered by the Klu Klux Klan in a caravan of Trump supporters sur- (students) cannot vote and want to be 
that in-person turnout this year was booth. Ferrence ran for the 6th District 
seat in the Pennsylvania House of Rep- 1964. In addition to helping with Elec-
rounded a Biden campaign bus. involved, they should apply to be an 
very limited in scope.
tion Day busing, the Andrew Goodman “We as students are not trained and resentatives. ambassador at the Andrew Goodman “We (didn’t have) a lot of people go 
Foundation also pushes other measures prepared to be able to de-escalate a sit- Foundation by reaching out to Profes-
on buses, and I don’t think that’s a bad “It’s Election Day, and I’m on the bal- uation, but we do have the resources 
thing,” Godel said. “We’ve had a lot of lot, and this is my home turf as a profes-
to help increase voter turnout. sor (Andrew) Bloeser in the Political 
to call people who are,” Brophy said. 
Science department.”
people come to us saying, ‘I’ve already sor at Allegheny College,” Ferrence said. “We pushed a policy for Election “If there are any instances of voter in-
voted by mail,’ and usually we don’t care “I’m not really campaigning here, I’m Day to be moved to Gator Day, and if With the results of the presidential timidation, harassments, or anything 
where or how you vote, but with this out here to see the energy that the Cen- not that, then no classes on Election election still up in the air and poten-like that at the polls, or on campus, we 
pandemic in mind, we’re really excited ter for Political Participation (has in) Day, and it passed,” said Amya Ruiz, tially challenged in the coming days or are fully prepared to call public safety, 
to see so many people take advantage of doing this bipartisan work to do what ’20, an Andrew Goodman ambassador. weeks, Brophy recommended that stu-to call other adults who are trained in 
mailing in a ballot rather than voting in we need to do every election, which “Moving forward, Allegheny should dents take care of themselves mentally.de-escalation to be able to make sure 
person.” is to get out and vote for the world we not be having classes on Election Day, “Take advantage of the resources that students feel their voice is heard 
The shift to mail-in voting is some- want.” and that is due to the work of Andrew and that their voice is necessary.” that are on campus that help you man-
thing the CPP itself was partly behind. Ferrence will most likely lose his Goodman Foundation ambassadors.” For future elections, Brophy asked age your mental health and your mental 
“We have already encouraged stu- election, with the current numbers be- This year, the Andrew Goodman that students continue to be informed state,” Brophy said. “You can reach out 
dents to vote by mail if they can,” said ing 74% to 26% as of Thursday Nov. 5, Foundation also arranged for chaper- when they make their decision. to the (Counseling and Personal De-
Olivia Brophy, ’23, another CPP fellow. and likely isn’t going to run again in ones, drawn from the faculty and staff “Be educated,” Brophy said. “Read velopment Center), take a yoga class, 
“We (expected) a lower turnout for vot- 2022. of Allegheny College, to accompany up on your candidates, really know who whatever works for you to stay healthy 
voters — particularly voters of color — you’re voting for, because it matters. in your mind. This is so hard for me and 
to the polls. The presidential election, obviously, but so hard for everyone else to deal with 
“We thought it would be extremely your local candidates have such an im- COVID, and the election, and classes, 
We (didn’t have) a lot of people go on buses, and I don’t culturally incompetent to ignore the pact on your community and on your that I think it’s really important to take 
think that’s a bad thing. We’ve had a lot of people come to high racial tensions with this election, life in so many ways that you don’t al- care of your mental health too.”
us saying, ‘I’ve already voted by mail,’ and usually we don’t and concern for danger, not feeling ways think about consciously, because However, Ruiz pointed out that part 
care where or how you vote, but with this pandemic in mind, safe,” Ruiz said. “We thought it would be the president and the federal elections of the solution to such high-strung pol-
we’re really excited to see so many people take advantage of really distasteful to continue busing to are broadcasted way more.” itics could lie in political participation 
mailing in a ballot rather than voting in person.” the polls as usual, especially with (the) With Election Day come and gone, itself.
—EMMA GODEL many threats of violence that students Godel encouraged students to stay ac- “Maybe if more people were vocal 
Class of 2021 have heard or seen all over the world tive in the political process. about doing the right thing, politics 
and in America. That’s why we gathered “Election day, or election season, wouldn’t have to be so high tension, or 
some volunteers to be able to do that for is only a select part of the year,” Godel so loud, or so crazy, if people just lis-
students.” said. “(And) when there’s not an active tened,” said Ruiz.
ALUMNI in and then working towards making Vogel also stressed the importance 6:30 p.m. These sessions involve plan-from page 6 that possible. of understanding the community you ning for community efforts and work-
Wilson has advised students on how Autumn Vogel, ’15, is another Al- “There was a different way of think- are a part of when doing community ing with the activism organization PA 
to get involved in the community, and legheny alumnus who has become ing, it felt different than other ways of work. United. While these sessions are cur-
deeply involved in the Meadville com- getting involved,” Vogel said. “What changed my relationship with rently happening online, they provide how to think about it. 
munity. Vogel currently sits on Mead- This group was led by Wilson, and Meadville was getting involved in a dif- an opportunity for interested people to “(The) first thing is just to make 
ville City Council and has worked another community member and cur- ferent way and meeting people where get plugged into what is happening on 
yourself available and show up,” Wilson 
on several projects including as the rent Garden Manager for the Carr Hall they are at,” Vogel said. some community organizing efforts. 
said when discussing how students can MyMeadville project coordinator and Garden, Kerstin Ams. Finding ways to get involved which Similar to Wilson, Vogel stressed the 
work to get involved in the local com- as the Year of Meadville Organizer for  “This group gave way to great com- may not be seen as traditional civic en- importance of showing up consistently 
munity. Allegheny’s Year of Meadville theme of munity initiatives,” Vogel said. gagement opportunities for students al- to opportunities. Other than the work-
Wilson added that interested stu- 2015-2016. This allowed Vogel to meet people lows for meaningful relationships with ing sessions, Vogel encouraged students 
dents should focus not only on building Like Scandinaro, Vogel is not origi- in town and get involved in more op- community members to be built. to email her so that she can find them 
resumes but also being humans and de- nally from Meadville, but has resided in portunities. Vogel was also involved in While the COVID-19 pandemic has something to do. Vogel’s email is au-
the city since graduating. the Second Saturday community mar- put a hold on students collaborating tumnvogel@gmail.com. centering themselves when working in 
While Vogel was at Allegheny, she ket and eventually held a job working with the Meadville community, Vogel While there is both good and bad 
the community. “What’s so cool about 
engaged in traditional civic engage- to organize Allegheny College’s year of did have advice for students seeking in Meadville, Scandinaro drove home 
getting involved in Meadville is it takes ment, but found something different Meadville. This allowed Autumn to use opportunities to be involved in the that it is the community members who 
you out of the constant culture of per- during her senior year: a group dedicat- college resources to lift up what was go- community surrounding Allegheny make this town special. 
sonal improvement that exists at the ed to thinking about the kind of com- ing on in town and for Vogel to work on College. Vogel first mentioned weekly “(The) people who are here are spe-
college,” Wilson said. munity that people would want to live community-focused efforts. work sessions which occur Mondays at cial,” Scandinaro said.
8 November 6, 2020 The Campus AlleghenyCampus.com[SPORTS]
Tom Brady’s NFL legacy extends off the field
By ADAM COHEN to a 6-2 record. The Buccaneers John Duron, ’23, added that last two games and is coming Wolf wants teams to be competi- ing to at the very least tie it with 
Sports Editor are currently in first place in many fans believed that Brady into his own.” tive and does not want to see dy- a field goal, and (Newton) had 
cohena@allegheny.edu the NFC South. If the Bucs can was a “system” quarterback — in As for Brown, Parker does not nasties such as the Patriots. a fumble that handed over the 
continue their impressive 2020- other words, a mediocre quar- think too highly of him. Parker “I don’t really like the idea game.”  
Six rings, four Super Bowl 21 season, they could make the terback that can follow a coach’s predicts that when Brown joins of having these legacy teams,” Many fans were hoping that 
MVPs and 14 Pro Bowl selec- playoffs for the first time since game plan. Belicheck has a histo- the Buccaneers in Week Nine, he Wolf said. “The Patriots did a Newton could lead the Patriots 
tions define Tom Brady’s legacy 2007. ry of signing low-drafted players will do more harm than good for good job of having a complete back to the playoffs. Newton 
on the field. TB12 will go down Leaving New England and who can follow his game plan the team. unit and they never really had drew a lot of attention through 
as one of the greatest, if not having success in Tampa Bay and have success. While Brady “I think Antonio Brown’s too stars. I think that’s kind of why social media and other main-
the greatest quarterback of all surprised a lot of football fans was still in New England, there much of a headcase,” Parker said. everybody didn’t like the Patri- stream outlets such as Bleacher 
time. Despite being 43 years old, including Assistant Professor was a discussion about whether “He’s a deterrent to the team.” ots when they were controlling Report and House of Highlights. 
Brady is still kicking around and of Chemistry Matt Betush. He his success should be accredited Marcus Wolf, ’21, mentioned the NFL for however many years Duron described one video in 
trying to win his seventh ring explained that Brady’s perfor- to Belicheck. However, to Duron, that it is unusual to see a NFL Brady was there.” particular that hinted at a Cam 
with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. mance with a different team has Brady’s accomplishments with player successfully recruit other Without Brady on their team, Newton resurgence.
After spending 20 seasons added to his legacy. the Buccaneers have ended the players. Additionally, Wolf re- the Patriots may have their first “Everyone was hyping (New-
with the New England Patriots, “system” quarterback debate. marked that there are few quar- losing season since 2000. After “I think he has been doing ton) up throughout the presea-
“For the most part, Brady terbacks that have as much influ- losing 24-21 to the Buffalo Bills 
Brady shocked the football world pretty well,” Betush said. “There son,” Duron said. “It was one vid-
has been breaking the (“system” ence as Brady off the field. last weekend, the Patriots fell 
by taking his talents down south. were a lot of questions if he eo that really set him up for the 
quarterback) stereotype,” Duron “Brady is definitely the most to 2-5. Brady’s replacement and 
His deal with the Buccaneers had would be successful out of a Bill hype. He was listening to gospel 
said. “Throughout the season he influential quarterback because former MVP Cam Newton con-
direct repercussions on and off Belicheck led club and outside of 
has been doing a lot better than he’s won so many Super Bowls music while working out. Every-tinues to struggle with his new 
the field with the team. For start- (Buccaneers) stumble in Week 
what the haters have been saying and he’s proven to be a great team and was benched earlier body in the comments section 
ers, Brady has led the Buccaneers 1.”
about him.” leader, but now players want to this season. According to Be- believed Newton was on focus 
Brady’s presence on the Buc- go play with Patrick Mahomes tush, Newton can be blamed for mode and were surprised when 
caneers extends off the field, too. over in Kansas City,” Wolf said. the Patriots’ shortcomings this he got benched.”
He has recruited former Patriots “Mahomes may not have the season. The NFL season is not even 
Rob Gronkowski and Antonio opportunity to (recruit players) “Belicheck can still win you halfway through. There still 
Brown. Jack Parker, ’23, recog- because their cap situation is not a football game with a mediocre could be time for Newton and 
nizes Gronkowski’s recent im- the greatest.” quarterback,” Betush said. “He the Patriots to turn it around. 
pact for the Bucs. Wolf later mentioned that showed that when Brady had to Nevertheless, Brady’s influence 
“Apparently Gronkowski has Mahomes helped recruit Le’Ve- be out for whatever reason. Look has not only helped his current 
been playing well,” Parker said. on Bell, one of the top running at Sunday: they were in position team but his absence has nega-Photo courtesy of nesn.com
“He’s scored a touchdown in the backs in the game. Above all, to win that game, they were go- tively affected the Patriots too.
A look at the NFL season at its halfway point
By TRAVIS LUXBACHER Raiders, the Miami Dolphins and defense isn’t the best but they Dubois acknowledged the influx record in the NFL by the end of “If you don’t cover Chase 
Sports Writer the Denver Broncos, all clinging clearly have the most dynamic of young starting quarterbacks the season. Although all of these Claypool, Juju Smith-Schuster 
luxbachert@allegheny.edu to the possibility of sealing a trip offense in the AFC and adding around the league and the un- teams maintain winning records can damage you slowly,” Thomp-
to the postseason. Le’Veon Bell only strengthens predictability of the league being at this moment in time, a num- son said. “Diontae Johnson and 
With the 2020 NFL season Although the Pittsburgh their attack.” as high as ever. ber of teams have outperformed James Washington can do the 
reaching its halfway point, play- Steelers sit alone atop the AFC Bell, who is a former two- “I would say that I knew Jus- their preseason rankings. same if Juju or Claypool draw 
off positions are still very much standings, there has been much time All-Pro running back for tin Herbert of the Los Angeles NFL fan Nolan Thompson, attention. With drama out of the 
undecided. debate regarding who really is the Pittsburgh Steelers, recently Chargers and Joe Burrow of the ’22, has one team in mind that he locker room and pure heart and 
Pittsburgh Steelers are lead- the best team and who has the joined the Kansas City Chiefs Cincinnati Bengals would be re- believes has exceeded all of the soul on the field, the Steelers very 
ing the way in the AFC with a best chance of reaching the Su- following his release from the ally good going in, but I honest- expectations put on them before well could go undefeated.”
record of seven wins and zero per Bowl. New York Jets. ly don’t think Burrow is getting the season. In the eyes of a huge Pitts-
losses. Currently four teams are Dalton Dubois, ’22, describes “Patrick Mahomes has so enough credit right now,” Du- “For me the biggest surprise burgh Steelers fan, Jake Levit, 
vying for the elusive seventh spot many weapons like Tyreek Hill bois said. “He has been getting has definitely been the Pittsburgh ’22, the Steelers are  by and large himself as a huge fan of the NFL. 
and Mecole Hardman that just crushed nearly every play and Steelers, and to be 7-0 right now the best team in the NFL at the 
in the conference: the final play- “I would have to say the pose threats based off of pure the Bengals are just overall a bad is way more than I would ex- moment, the team that the rest 
off spot. Those teams include the Chiefs are the best team at the speed,” Dubois said. “A sol- team, yet he still tries to compete pect,” Thompson said. “I knew are chasing.
Cleveland Browns, the Las Vegas moment,” Dubois said. “Their id offensive line and a mobile and has been putting up pretty the defense would be one of the “The Steelers are the best 
quarterback that has been gun- crazy numbers given the circum- best in the league, but the Steel- team because they have repeat-
slinging since his college days is stances he was handed, being the ers offense right now is sneaky edly shown they can beat the 
dangerous to have in the NFL’s No. 1 overall draft pick.” good and has so many solid, vi- teams that are said to be better 
current environment, given that Other rookie quarterbacks able options to play with.” than them,” Levit said. “They 
it is incredibly pass and matchup who have been handed starts Although the Steelers lost beat the Baltimore Ravens and 
heavy.” this season include the fifth their running back in Le’Veon Lamar Jackson, despite injuries 
Whether the Kansas City overall draft pick of the Miami Bell back in 2018, and also their that would usually slow down 
Chiefs will catch the Pittsburgh Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa, and eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiv- teams.”
Steelers for the top spot in the former University of Pittsburgh er in Antonio Brown last year, As the NFL enters the second 
AFC by the end of the season quarterback Ben Dinucci. they have been able to replace half of the 2020 season, these 
remains to be seen, but there According to ESPN.com, the these players with a number of football fans will continue to 
are certainly many other teams Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City younger players that Thompson follow and enjoy what Levit de-
Photo contributed by clutchpoints.com that will challenge the best in the Chiefs, New Orleans Saints or believes can continue to make a scribed as “an incredibly exciting 
league as the season progresses. Buffalo Bills could own the best big difference. finish” to the year.
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