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THE
VOL. 105
NO. 05
SPECTATOR April 23,
2021
Being a Full time employee during the pandemic
By Cailey Cornett restaurants had to close Gabe Lundberg has been sound bad, but
their doors during this time a full-time employee having bills to pay
T he one-year mark
of COVID-19
come up on us with no
has
to keep employees (and
the community) safe, some
were able to stay open due
through this pandemic
at Craft. He started work
in June 2020; right as the
and rent due at the
end of the month
made two weeks
warning. After a year of to the requirements for an United States was peaking of work crucial for
fighting a pandemic, a lot essential business. One of with cases. “I had worked survival. “At one
has happened, especially those lucky businesses was with coffee before, so I point everyone was
with essential workers. Craft Coffee Parlor. Believe was able to pick things up quarantined and
As the essential workers it or not coffee is essential quickly. I wasn’t prepared only three of us
continue with a normal to our consumerist country for the months following were able to work.
work schedule, a lot has during a nationwide though.” If I got sick, Craft
changed inside and out. emergency. There were thousands would have to close
In McPherson, Kan., Although they were of people who refused to their doors and I
small businesses fill able to stay open, their wear a mask or believe would not be able
the downtown area. business had its struggle in the pandemic, which to pay bills or get
While some stores and during this nightmare. in turn, risked the safety groceries.”
of those who do take Craft never had to
this pandemic seriously. officially close their
“They would walk in doors, but they did their mask during shifts strong team and an open
with no mask, and when close the lobby and change because it “goes against lobby, but that can change
we asked them to put hours to keep employees their rights” as one of the at any moment with one
one on, they refused and safe from those who failed older employees would positive COVID-19 test.
would, most of the time, to wear a mask or follow mention. “Eventually they The new lobby has safer
become very agitated,” distancing rules. Many did quit, but I’m not sure procedures to allow for
said Lundberg. Not only not agree with these new how long we would have social distancing and
would businesses suffer changes and “some people let them stay. They were protect employees from
due to this ignorant act, would come in groups of risking everyone else’s those who choose not
but the health of essential ten or twelve and wait in health.” Craft also lost to wear a mask. These
employees became a huge the lobby and socialize some employees due to the workers have dealt with a
risk. “There were a couple completely ignoring that concern of working during lot of stress and criticism
times I thought I had got we had closed the lobby,” a pandemic, so they had to from the public.
covid. My family had to said Lundberg. build up a whole new team
quarantine because my Customers weren’t during the pandemic.
sister had covid.” The the only problem in Currently, Craft is
thought of not working this situation. Some running steady with a
Photos of Craft Coffee Parlor in downtown McPher- for a couple weeks doesn’t employees refused to wear
son, Kan. Photos taken by Ira Whitacre
NEWS 2
March WAs indeed Madness
By Jason Okoro round. Throughout the to even make it into and were able to move on round where they blew winning three in overtime
tournament, all eyes were the tournament. They to the first round where out Abilene Christian by by freshmen sensation
A fter March Madness
got canceled last year
due to the pandemic,
on the one seeds in the
tournament to see how
far they would go.
defeated Michigan State
in overtime that game
they defeated BYU to
advance to the second
20 points. In the sweet
sixteen, they upset two-
seed Alabama in overtime
Jalen Suggs. The national
championship was set
between undefeated
college basketball fans The one seeds were and moved on to the Gonzaga (30-0) versus
finally got to see the Michigan, Illinois, elite eight where they two-loss Baylor (28-2)
return this past March. Gonzaga, and Baylor upset one-seed Michigan making this one of the
Millions of brackets University; the by two points. UCLA most anticipated national
were filled out all over favorites were easily became the second first championship games of
the world with people Illinois, Gonzaga, and four-team to make it to all time. Baylor led the
hoping they could predict Baylor but Illinois the final four the other whole game and put on
a perfect bracket. The ended up getting one being VCU in 2011. an absolute clinic on the
tournament was filled upset in the second The final four was set offensive and defensive
with upsets left and round by in-state between UCLA playing end and ended up
right as Oral Roberts rival Loyola Chicago Gonzaga and Baylor winning the game 86-70
University, who was a who was an eight- playing Houston. Baylor and becoming National
15 seed, knock off Ohio seed. took care of Houston Champs. After a whole
State University, who was The most with ease defeating them year without March
a two seed, in the first impressive run in by double digits while Madness, the excitement
round. Abilene Christian March Madness was Gonzaga and UCLA was brought back to us
University, who was a 14 by 11 seed UCLA went to the wire where and it didn’t disappoint
seed, knocked off three who had to play in Gonzaga escaped the at all.
seed Texas in the first the first four-game upset by hitting a game-
Immigration and Border Crisis
By Riggs Reneberg immigration; he mostly would be alright with it. it, they could. He thinks
CAMPUS BLOWOUT
saw it on the news. “If I He believes that people it was a waste of money
I mmigration has been
on the rise in the past
four years. Some people
were in a situation like
these people who are
trying to find a better life
shouldn’t get upset when
someone of a different
race or culture obtains
and time.
We think that money
and time could be used 90s Theme
try to stop it while others I would do it.” He said something you couldn’t. more productively
embrace it. Texas is one that America is a free We then got onto the in finding a way for
of the biggest crossover country and if you want discussion of the wall the immigration to work When: Friday, April 23
states in the U.S. to live in the U.S., you Trump administration properly. We should be
Ryder Faulkner, a should be able to. put up to slow down helping people in need,
6pm-10pm
freshman at McPherson Faulkner stated that if immigration. Faulkner not yelling at them.
College, originally from he was competing for a believes the wall is
Burkburnett, Texas, said job and an immigrant got pointless and if someone
Where: The Gazebo
he did not see a lot of the job instead of him, he really wanted to get over
3 VIEWPOINTS
All For one...
By Ira Whitacre quire proof of success. sponsibility for discover- is an environment where
And, in keeping with ing their unique learning it is practically impossi-
I t’s been said a million
times. The bane of every
teacher, professor and ed-
the pattern of individu-
ality, each educator of-
ten chooses to tackle this
style and take the initiative
to accurately communi-
cate with faculty when a
ble to accommodate this
fine-tuning for student
success. However, a class
ucator is that, “not every learning obstacle in their particular assignment cre- of 15 to 20 students is a
student learns the same own unique way. Some ates insurmountable odds much more manageable
way.” For many, individu- choose to offer different for that student’s success. number for this type of ex-
ality defines what it means learning plans under one Likewise, faculty must be ploration.
to be human. Individuality roof, others choose to of- willing to flex on the rig- This negotiation is not
fuels art, provokes unique fer flexibility, and some id ‘one-size-fits-all’ lega- an avenue for dodging as-
thought, and sparks inno- choose to ignore the issue cy and search for a more signments or ‘opting-out’
vation. In a classroom, in- all-together, leaving stu- fluid, but still demanding, of certain requirements
dividuality has the capaci- dents to their own devices. option for some students but is instead an integral
ty to divide, leave students The debatably unfor- to effectively and success- process for creating an
out, or, even worse, leave tunate reality is that there fully meet the require- effective learning environ-
them behind. Naturally, is no single solution to ments. ment where students and
it falls to the educator to this struggle. However, A small liberal arts in- faculty alike can thrive and
solve this problem. As al- through collaboration stitution is perfectly suit- find their true potential
ways, this problem must and open communication ed for this type of nego- for the benefit of all.
be solved within the con- between faculty and stu- tiation. A large university
fines of budget restraints
and increasingly anxious
dents, it is possible to in-
crease the odds of success.
setting where a professor
might have four classes Letters to the Editor
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Vaccinated World the Spectator staff
By Cailey Cornett arm for a few hours. That it. We all want to go back Editor-In-Chief..................................................Meghan Smith
was not the case for many to our public events and Managing Editor................................................Taylor Perez
News Editor......................................................Alex Goodloe
A s more people are
eligible for the vac-
cine, we can see a hopeful
of my coworkers after they
got their second shot.
Several coworkers were
mask free life, so when
you have the chance, get
vaccinated.
Campus Editor.................................................Nipho Methula
Viewpoints Editor...........................................Hannah Butler
Sports Editor.................................................Natalia Ahrens
future of reopening and too sick or dizzy to come Social Media/Online Editor..........................Maria Miranda
being mask free. to work after getting their Photography Editor...........................................Junior Silva
I got my first vaccine second vaccine. Others Business Manager........................................Brittany Merkel
Online Copy Editor.................................................Mia Birkes
in March. A little after I have talked to also felt Mac News Network Anchors...Alex Goodloe, Eli Jordan,
receiving the shot I had a worse after receiving their Maria Miranda
sore arm, and a day later second shot. However, Advisor........................................................Dr. Julia Largent
I began feeling sick. I was reactions are different for
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Campus 4
Filing FAFSA: a guide Path to pebble update
By Ira Whitacre fill out your FAFSA: your how important it is that
By Spencer Ice coat of high build primer been using bolts that you
social security number you do not lose your login
and that the team is get- could find in a hardware
I t’s that time of year when
words like “registration”
and “FAFSA” begin to get
(and your parent’s social
security number, if you
will be a dependent at the
information for your FAF-
SA. Due to the sensitive
material that is contained
O ver the past semester,
students have been
ting very close to spraying
the color coat on the car.
store, and they grind the
heads of the bolts smooth
hard at work on the Pebble Luther also said that the to replicate the factory
thrown around with in- same time that you’re go- within your FAFSA, the
Beach 1953 Mercedes-Benz engine has been installed look. The Mercedes team
creasing frequency. But, ing to be a student), your process to reset or recover
300s Cabriolet. Cameron in the car, hopefully to is also hoping to have the
if you’re like me, you may driver’s license (if appli- your login information is
Luther is one of the stu- stay until the vehicle is painted car ready to dis-
have absolutely no clue cable), alien registration drawn out, laborious and
dents working on the car. finished. A big project the play at the C.A.R.S. Club
what filling out or filing a number (if applicable), an altogether harrowing
He said that they have re- team has been working on car show on May 1.
FAFSA actually entails. If your most recent federal experience. Therefore, it’s
cently finished the fourth is the hardware. They have
that’s the case, we’ve got tax returns (as well as your better to simply not lose
you covered. Below you’ll parent’s returns, if you’re that information in the
The Show Goes On (in-person)
find an easy-to-follow be- a student-dependent), first place.
ginner’s guide to filling your nontaxable income Once you have created
out your FAFSA. records (as well as your your account, the website
First off, what is a FAF- parent’s record’s if you’re will guide you through By Ira Whitacre garden-loving Frank and fails to disappoint and will
SA? FAFSA, or your Free a student-dependent), and the rest of the process his lovely wife, Virginia. have you laughing, crying,
Application for Federal
Student Aid, is the paper-
work that you have to fill
your assets. Your assets
can be considered any-
thing that contributes to
with clear instructions
and “next” buttons. The fi-
nal tip for filling out your
S pring is the season of
planting and growing.
The McPherson College
Frank’s non-native, almost
award-winning, garden
is his pride and joy but it
and discovering a new re-
spect for the true mean-
ing of community and
out to be eligible to receive your cumulative wealth, FAFSA is: take your time! Theatre Department will soon becomes a point of community gardening.
student loans. You know, such as checking/savings Once you have progressed perform live for the first contention between the The cast has been quot-
those things that Millen- balances, real estate own- from one step to the next time in over one year; couples, when Pablo de- ed as describing the show
nials keep complaining ership (if applicable), and and filed, it is a consid- since the first COVID-19 cides to put up a fence, as, “funny,” “chaotic” and
about and Boomers keep stocks/bonds etc. erable headache and lockdowns in the Spring only to discover that his “challenging.”
saying you’ll pay off in no Once you have these time-consuming endeav- of 2020. This live produc- property-line extends two- With limited seating
time. If you noticed above, items, you are ready to or to go back and correct tion will debut the per- feet into Franks beloved available, the depart-
the first “F” in “FAFSA” embark on your FAFSA incorrectly filed informa- fect Spring theme with garden. What ensues is ment’s goal is to entertain
stands for the word “Free.” journey. To begin, navigate tion. It is well worth it to the play “Native Gardens,” a neighborly row for the as many people as possi-
So, don’t fall victim to sites to the official website at go slowly and get it cor- which is adapted from the ages that reflects upon the ble while maintaining the
that charge a ‘small fee’ to studentaid.gov. To prog- rect. The first time you file novel of the same name by subtle and not so subtle utmost regard for social
file your FAFSA for you. ress any further, you’ll it feels confusing but by Karen Zacharias. influence that privilege distancing and COVID-19
You’re already paying to have to create an account. your senior year it will feel The story encompass- and prejudice can have in precautions. The show
go to college and you’ll It cannot be emphasized comfortable and easy, or es themes of planting the actions and interac- will debuted on Thursday,
be paying back at least easier. and growing but quickly tions of not so neighborly April 22 in Brown Audi-
the government FAFSA allows moves into deeper themes neighbors. torium, but will be per-
after you grad- you to file as that process conflict, prej- The show features per- formed Friday, April 23 at
uate, you don’t early as Octo- udice, and what it means formers both new and old 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday,
need to be pay- ber for the next to be rooted. This dra- to the McPherson College April 24. To reserve your
ing yet another year. If you fol- matic, yet comical story stage, with performances seat please call the Theatre
entity in the in- low the steps, follows the events that un- by Allison Penalva, Jacob Box Office at 620.242.0444.
terim. it’s pretty hard fold when Pablo and his Reed, Michael Beltran and
So, here’s to go wrong. pregnant wife, Tania, move Tomi Simmons. This one-
what you’re go- Good luck. into their fixer-upper act show, which spans a
ing to need to dream home, next-door to total of 90-minutes, never
5 Campus
how things might look in the fall C.A.R.S. Club Car Show
2021 will happen
By Elle Barrett now eligible to receive the COVID-19 will likely be The pandemic has not
COVID-19 vaccine. There vaccinated by the fall se- been easy, but I think
By Mason Duffey be open for self-guided
T he past three semes-
ters at McPherson
is a good possibility that
those interested in the
mester and will be back
in the classroom with ev-
there may be one more
semester after this spring
tours, with students locat-
College have been cha-
otic to say the least. The
vaccine will come back in
the fall fully vaccinated.
erybody else. Masks and
social distancing do go
before things are back to
normal. I assume a few
C OVID-19 ruined a lot
of plans throughout
2020 including the annu-
ed inside to inform spec-
tators about the school’s
projects and the resto-
COVID-19 pandemic has There are currently no hand-in-hand, so social campus restrictions will be
al car show put on by the ration classes. The Model
been a learning experi- mandates in the state of distancing in classrooms lifted here and there, but
C.A.R.S. club. Luckily, the T Build Team will also be
ence for all students, fac- Kansas, but it would not may be required, depend- the college is aware that
club has been given the showing off their skills by
ulty and staff, and every- be surprising if masks ing on the class size. this recovery cannot be
green light to host the car putting together a Ford
body is itching to get back continue to be required There may be few event rushed. I don’t think there
show this year, with a few Model T in the afternoon.
to normal. Hopefully that on campus for an addi- cancellations in the fall, is such thing as getting
stipulations. The show will also feature
can take place this fall. tional semester to keep along with no limit for back to life as if the virus
The car show will be live music provided by the
McPherson County is the students who are not spectators. As student ath- never existed, but whatev-
held on May 1 and will be McPherson College and
now in phase three and vaccinated, safe. letes return to campus and er the college decides for
open to the public, but, McPherson High School
four of the vaccination If things continue to their practices, I imagine the fall of 2021 will be for
unlike previous years, Jazz bands.
plan and significant prog- look up, I’d predict almost they will be tested imme- the best.
only students, faculty and While this year’s car
ress has been made since all classes will be in per- diately to keep the virus
alumni will be allowed show will look different
the winter. All students are son. Those vulnerable to under control.
to bring cars. While this than it has in the past,
means there will be no- C.A.R.S. Club is excited to
7th annual power day sets record
ticeably fewer cars than be hosting this show and
previous shows, there will welcoming new and old
still be plenty of cars to friends onto the field to
By Elle Barrett the Paul family for the on McPherson College’s was “building community see whether it be students’ enjoy the restoration de-
MC Fund, any academic Facebook, Instagram and wherever life takes you.” projects or completed partment’s most exciting
I t was another successful
online day of giving on
the seventh annual Power
program and the Student
Debt Project. The Van
Goethem family made a
Twitter. The videos dis-
cussed the stories of stu-
dents and staff and how
The coordinator of
Power Day, Dave Barrett,
shared his perspective on
restorations brought by
alumni.
Along with the cars to
event.
Day 2021. Held this year match to gifts made by McPherson College has why Power Day is such a look at, Templeton will
on March 11, McPherson young alumni for $15,000. prepared them for life af- significant day for the col-
College set a record of do- Stella Koch and Dave Kin- ter college. Scholarships lege. “Power Day is special
nors with 342. In 2020, the ney made a $10,000 match and the importance of the to our faculty, staff, alumni
record of money raised for the automotive resto- Student Debt Project were and friends. It’s a day to
$194,000. This year, over ration program. Lastly, the touched on as well. celebrate, remember, and
$193,000 was raised by Van Goethems had anoth- There were videos lead- pay homage to those that
alumni and other friends er match for $10,000 made ing up to Power Day en- set the standard. We great-
for students and programs to athletics. couraging alumni to do- ly appreciate those that
at the college. The Power Day up- nate. Many donors also left remember MC and choose
The alumni donor dates featured videos comments on the College’s to invest in the next gener-
matches totaled $85,000. from alumni around the website sharing gratitude ation of Bulldogs.”
The biggest match includ- campus throughout Pow- and positivity with one an-
ed a $50,000 gift from er Day. They were posted other. The theme this year
Sports 6
#23 Rank Bulldog Baseball Team Continues
Hot Streak
By Eli Jordan 14 to 8. Two of the three players pitched with 41 as well as er Hughes. Of the tween the Friends and
games were decided by with 10 or more home the most games saved with players that have played Kansas Wesleyan series.
T he 2021 Bulldog Base-
ball team is careening
teams left, front and cen-
one run.
On the offensive side
of the diamond, McPher-
runs. Canar leads the team
with 14, Johnson following
with 12, Lux, who had the
8. His ERA is 5.49. Darby
Gilbert is leading the team
with an ERA of 1.35, but he
25 or more games, those
three have a fielding per-
centage of 1.00 and the
The Bulldogs hope to
continue the streak of se-
ries won, and after have a
ter. This far into the sea- son is averaging 11.5 runs historic start to his sea- only has six games played. three of them have not let good showing during the
son, the men’s team is 28 per game. Trevor Johnson son in 2020 before it was The boys on the bump are up a single error. Of the KCAC tournament. By
and seven on the season, leads the team with the cut short, has 11, and Jake keeping the opponents members of the team that winning the tournament
and they are 16 and seven hottest bat averaging just Pearson has 10. honest by only allowing have played 25 or more the Bulldogs can find
in conference. So far, they short of 500 with a .474 On the mound, Jacob 31 homeruns on the year. games, the lowest fielding themselves in the NAIA
have won every series they batting average. Kyle Lux Gilcrease has the most The Bulldogs have struck percentage of .864. post-season tournament,
have played, but one. That and James Canar are light- starts with 14, and has an out 289 batters with hold- The Bulldogs have up- and can also hope for an
one was against the #7 ing up defenses as well, ERA of 3.97. Zach Reyn- ing an opponent batting coming series against at-large bid.
ranked Oklahoma- Wes- both batting around 400 olds follows behind with 11 average at .276. Friends University, Kan-
leyan Eagles. And against with Lux batting .403 and games played, his ERA is Notable players on the sas Wesleyan, and Betha-
the top ten team, the Bull- Canar batting .393. The sitting at 6.26. Blake Mad- fielding side of things are ny College. A single game
dogs only lost a combined Bulldogs also have four dock has the most innings Lux, Kris Perez and Hunt- against Sterling is in be-
Volleyball: The Road to Nationals
By Ben Hulsmeyer terfinals matchup against done for the year. After re- having 19 wins and four named first Team-KCAC and defensively, it’s no
Oklahoma Wesleyan. ceiving an at-large bid to losses in the conference. as well as winning the surprised she made All-
O n April 1, McPher-
son lost their quar-
With this, some believed
that the Bulldogs were
the NAIA National Cham-
pionship, they traveled to
Des Moines, Iowa, on Sat-
The team was led by
first team All-KCAC, as
well as Freshman of the
Setter of the Year award.
Rodriguez is in control of
the Bulldogs’ attack with
KCAC. Watson is also a
powerhouse on the wing
with attacking abilities
urday, April 17 to play the Year, Aidan Brown. Brown her precision sets while on par with Brown, as
Grand View University Vi- is a dominant force on the dropping in a well-timed well as a killer serve and
kings. The Bulldogs were outside with elite pow- setter dump every now well-timed blocks. With
able to receive this bid be- er and attacking abilities. and then. Sydney Burton this star-studded group,
cause of their impressive Brown isn’t the only fresh- and Morgan Watson were the McPherson volleyball
performance throughout man stud the Bulldogs also named second team team looks to take the
the season. Finishing the have leading the team at All-KCAC. With Burton challenge and definitely
season with an overall re- the setter position. Cy- being a strong force in the has a chance to go far in
cord of 23 wins and nine narah Rodriguez was also middle both offensively the tournament.
losses, while
Riley Bradbury digs the ball from opposing team. Photo by Natalia Ahrens
7 sports
Senior Spotlight:
Senior Spotlight:
Maile Deutsch
Kris Perez
By Jason Okoro mance led McPherson to Oklahoma College. In the By Natalia Ahrens erlasting relationships she sons both on and off the
a solid week as they went baseball team’s last outing, has made with her team- field that have prepared
K ris Perez has had an
outstanding
campaign thus far. He
senior
3-1. He was nominated for
NAIA player of the week,
which was well deserved.
they faced York College,
where Perez had six RBIs
in the three games played.
“ Being part of the soft-
ball team has allowed
me to grow and develop
mates. “I will always cher-
ish the time spent togeth-
er and memories we made
us for life after college.”
Off the field, Deutsch is a
biology major, and is very
earned KCAC player of The redshirt senior is With Perez playing at a into the woman and lead- that will last a lifetime.” involved around campus.
the week where he batted from Miramar, Fla., and high level, it makes this er I am today,” said softball A challenge that she She is the Lead RA for
.588 with six extra-base transferred to McPherson McPherson baseball team senior Maile Deutsch. She has had to overcome with- the Apartments, Assistant
hits, which included four College from Northern even more dangerous. has competed in softball in softball is having to do to the Director of Student
home runs. His perfor- at McPherson College for with a coaching transi- Life, Member of PHP, and
four years. She plays first tion from the 2018 to the involved with Tri-Beta,
base, and currently has a 2019 season. “We were Gamma Beta Phi and Ro-
.506 batting average in the unsure of what to expect taract. After she graduates
2021 season. The KCAC from Coach Segovia and in May, Deutsch plans on
named Deutsch Softball his staff, but that year we returning to Texas, where
Player of the week on worked hard every day she is from, to attend grad-
March 16, 2021 and she was and came together to win uate school to become a
also named the NAIA Soft- the conference champi- Physician’s Assistant. She
ball Player of the week on onship. Coach Segovia aspires to attend Univer-
April 20. She said that her showed us what it was like sity of Texas Southwestern
favorite part about playing to be a family. Since then, Medical Center or Baylor
softball at McPherson Col- he has continuously pro- College of Medicine, and
lege is the lifelong and ev- vided us with lifelong les- she is “very thankful for
the staff and faculty at
McPherson College who
have helped prepare and
guide me to embark on
this next chapter of my
life.”
Kris Perez waits for the pitch. Photo by Micah Gilbert
Maile Deutsch gets a hit.
Photo by Natalia Ahrens
viewpoints
Cars on the corner
8
Three rules of zoom etiquette
By Mason Duffey smiling as if I had bought ing to plan. The head
a Lamborghini. gasket eventually blew
By Ira Whitacre rule. First,
A fter writing this sec-
tion of the Spectator
Once I got the car home
it didn’t last long before I
and gave me the chance
to learn how to work on
as a partic-
for three years, I’ve been
able to share the stories of
started modifying it. From
the start my goal was to
the engine. Once the en-
gine was running again
W hether used for
class, board meet-
ings, or arduous fami-
ipant, nev-
er assume
that you’re
many students and their build the car in the style my friends and I painted
ly ‘reunions’ during the automati-
beloved cars. With this be- that was popular in Japan the car ourselves, and just
COVID-19 pandemic, cally muted.
ing my last issue, I thought throughout the eighties. days after it was painted
many of us have become We’ve all
it would be a great time to First, I installed coil over I loaded the car up and
well-acquainted with the felt the sec-
share the story of my proj- suspension in the front road tripped from Ohio to
bright blue hue of the ond-hand
ect. and removed the springs Tennessee for a car show,
Zoom logo. Whether you embarrass-
When I turned 16, I was to get the car as low as making my favorite road-
see the digital platform as ment of
immediately on the hunt possible. Once the car was trip memory to date.
a blessing of connection ove r- h e a r-
for my first car, more spe- sitting on the ground, I Since I started attend-
or a curse of online learn- ing a pri- peers and colleagues. In
cifically a vintage Japanese got some period correct ing McPherson College
ing—there is no denying vate conversation or ex- many meetings, you have
car. At the time I had be- wheels that would allow I have continued to work
that, even as COVID-19 perienced the auditory the power to turn your
come obsessed with the the car to sit even lower. on the car, mostly fixing
restrictions begin to ease assault of being blasted camera off. Use it spar-
history of Japanese cars After I got the car sitting rust and continuing to
up, the use of Zoom in by a coworker’s poor taste ingly, but please, no one
and the culture that sur- how I wanted, I started the customize the car how it
everyday life is likely to in music. Don’t let it be wants to see or hear your
rounds them, which led body work, fixing every would have been done in
persist. Therefore, it is im- you. Additionally, as a food while you’re eating it.
me to purchase a 1978 dent and door ding the car back in the day in Japan.
portant to establish some host do yourself and your Finally, be mindful of
Datsun 510. The paint was had accumulated over the When the car is done, I’m
ground rules for what can participants a favor and your camera. Think about
faded, the interior was in years. looking forward to taking
be considered good Zoom mute them upon entry your backdrop. A good
shambles, and the rust I think anyone who it to car shows and using it
etiquette. to the meeting. This way, rule of thumb is that, if
provided unnecessary works on cars will agree to teach others about the
Admittedly the plat- the problem is solved at you wouldn’t want it in
ventilation. But none of with me when I say most history of Japanese auto
form has its advantages; its root and everyone can your Tinder profile, it
that mattered to me, I was projects never go accord- trends.
allowing participants to go about their business, shouldn’t be visible in
“A silent Voice” Review
stretch, move around, and peacefully enjoying an- your Zoom camera either.
even break wind without other meeting that prob- Think about how you
disturbing their cohorts. ably just could’ve been an want others to perceive
By Ben Hulsmeyer right the wrongs
However, with these new email. you. If you’re lying in bed
of his past. This
freedoms also comes a Two, eat as if you’re on a or your week-old pile of
TW: “A Silent Voice” has film was mas-
whole new set of social first date. One of the free- laundry can be seen in the
themes of suicide and de- terfully done by
faux pas to both commit or doms offered by the Zoom background, it’s unlikely
pression. Kyoto Animation,
painfully endure from oth- platform, is that you can that you’ll gain much re-
a studio known
ers. Here is a short list of eat your breakfast or lunch spect from your audience
“ A Silent Voice” is an an-
imated Japanese film,
following Shoya Ishida
for creating hu-
man-like anima-
tion and atten-
three ‘Zoom rules’ you can
follow to help you avoid
on schedule rather than
have your stomach rum-
or peers. So, clean for the
occasion. All it takes is a
being, ‘that participant’. ble, louder than a freight little mindfulness and a
through a rough part of tion to sound
First, there is a mute train, at the quietest pos- few manners, to take your
his life. When Shoya is a detail; when a an umbrella. This movie is button: use it! This point sible moment. That being Zoom etiquette to a whole
6th grader, he starts bul- character is dragging their beautiful. It feels genuine, is for both hosts and par- said, every meeting should new level.
lying a deaf girl named feet or taking steps, or as if you’re in the scenes ticipants of any self-re- not be taken as an oppor-
Shoko Nishimiya. Later, in when you hear the faint yourself rather than specting Zoom meeting. tunity to gorge an ‘all you
high school, Shoya tries to sound of water hitting off watching from afar. There are two parts to this can eat buffet’ before your
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