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Volume 59
Issue 13
The College of St. Scholastica cable@css.edu Feb. 10, 2012
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St. Scholastica opts-out of local
The Lead
Random Acts of Kindness
Community
Aternative Spring Break
Pop-Culture
Say hello to our lovely Storms
ladies
Opinion
Meet Ryan Vine!
Culture
Super bowl ads
Variety
Satisfactory Surverys
Last Word
What’s on Top
Zaynab Alwan
Photo Editor
Controversy persists among the St.
Scholastica community regarding the
Un-Fair Campaign. The campaign
aims to raise awareness surrounding
incidents of racism people of color
experience every day, and to also
pose the question: “when will white
people in our community
stand up and
speak out about racism?”
Enter the Un-
Fair Campaign; the
campaign’s message
emphasizes that racial
justice will never
be achieved until we,
as white people, address
white privilege
and work to change it.
The verbiage Un-Fair
stemmed from the
campaign’s belief that
“it is unfair that some
of the members of
our community have
privileges that are unearned
just because of
the color of their skin
while others face barriers,
discrimination
and disadvantages because
of the color of their skin. That’s
unfair.” The campaign also expresses
“belief that an important part of creating
a community that is equitable for
all of us means looking at how those of
us who are over-advantaged can begin
to change ourselves and the institutions
and systems in our community
that perpetuate white privilege.”
The posters and billboards can be
seen in many places from UMD to the
Electric Fetus, displaying a face with
Margaret Butler
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writing that describes the privilege
white people are often entitled to in
our society. One billboard reads, “It’s
hard to see racism when you’re white”
because, as the campaign explains, “we
live in a monoculture based on white
northern European values, beliefs,
practices and culture. We are ‘normal’.”
Skylar Haubert, a freshman at CSS,
feels that “as sad as it is, we cannot deny
‘white privilege.’ But, it doesn’t have to
be this way. We’re lucky we have the
power to make a change.” Haubert
feels that by using this power to enforce
racial equality, we can implement
institutional changes that will create an
environment fostered by equality. Blair
Jordon Moses, a UMD student who
has experienced the campaign on his
campus, explains that “racism is institutional,
it is in our laws, in our words,
and in our practices. That is what folks
of all demographics need to see. That
is what this campaign can help folks
uncover.”
Skylar and Blair, like many students,
faculty, and staff, feel that our school
and community should make an effort
to create a community void of privilege.
Many Duluthians as well as CSS
community members therefore reacted
with confusion and frustration that
CSS decided to keep the Un-Fair Campaign
off our
campus. Emily
Segar-Johnson,
Director of the
Department of
Institutional
Diversity, expressed
her
major concern
“that, as a predominantly
white institution,
it would
have been an
act of ‘privilege’
to agree to participationwithout
students
most likely to
experience any
backlash from
the campaign
having had a
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voice.”
When the Cam-
paign approached the college with the
opportunity of partnership, which includes
CSS sponsoring the campaign
with $3,000 and the mandatory poster
displays on campus, the campaign had
little to no research to predict what the
target audience, adolescents to middle
aged adults, felt about the mock posters.
This greatly concerned Emily and
other officials at CSS; how would the
students perceive the controversial
Legislation raises local
enviromental concerns
A tribe member of the Bad River Band
from the Lake Superior Chippewa was cited
for disorderly conduct on January 26th
at the Capitol in Madison, WI while protesting
a new controversial mining bill.
Lincoln Morris was performing a
drum-accompanied chant when he was
arrested by the Capitol police for disorderly
conduct. Drumming is, in fact, not
permitted in the Capitol by the Wisconsin
Department of Administration rules,
due to its loud nature that is distracting
for Capitol employees. Morris, therefore,
was escorted from the building by nearly a
dozen cops, amid angry cries and protests
from the fifty or so other Bad River Band
members that were present.
Morris was gathered with his fellow
tribe members to protest Assembly Bill
426. According to the Capital Times’ website,
AB 426 would shorten the lengthy,
complicated mining permitting process
by giving the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources 360 days to approve a
mining permit. The permit is automatically
given if the state does not make a decision
within that time frame. In addition to
streamlining the permitting procedures,
the bill would reduce the percentage of
mining tax revenue that goes back to the
local community from 100 percent to 60
percent. The remaining 40 percent would
go to the state.
Assembly Bill 426 was proposed by the
Florida-based mining company Gogebic
Taconite. The bill would help the company’s
proposed plan to build a new mine
to be executed more smoothly. Gogebic
Taconite wants to dig an open-pit mine in
the Penokee Hills, which is in close proximity
to Lake Superior and is just north
of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior
Chippewa’s reservation. Gogebic Taconite
and AB 426’s supporters say that the
mine would create about 600 new jobs and
would help to strengthen the weak economy
in the northern Wisconsin area. The
Gogebic Taconite mine would also bring
in revenue to Milwaukee’s many mining
equipment manufacturing companies.
The Bad River Band’s strong opposition
to the mine and Assembly Bill 426 is
due primarily to environmental concerns.
They argue that the mine may exhume
harmful chemicals like mercury and lead
that would leach into streams, wetlands,
and, eventually, Lake Superior. The mine
would be located just north of the Bad
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River watershed, and any toxins that flow
downstream would negatively affect the
quality of water that flows through the
reservation. Tribe members are also worried
that pollution from the mine could
destroy their traditional rice beds.
The bill, which was tensely debated for
nearly five hours in the Wisconsin Assembly
on January 26th, was passed (the vote
was 59 to 36). Next, it will go to the state
Senate, where its future is unclear. Senator
Bob Jauch, whose district includes the
area proposed for the mining site, is not
in favor of the bill. However, the economic
benefits and employment opportunities
of the Gogebic Taconite mine are hard to
ignore for other Senators who are concerned
with the poor economy and high
unemployment rates in northern Wisconsin.
This conflict of interests in the Senate
makes the Bad River Band members nervous
for what is to come. Glenn Stoddard,
an attorney for the Bad River Band, says
that the Environmental Protection Agency
will be asked to get involved if the bill is
passed into law.
As for Lincoln Morris, his future, too,
is uncertain. Stoddard is working to reverse
Morris’ disorderly conduct citation
and $263 ticket. Morris, who believes that
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There are new and exciting additions to our staff! Graham McCollough, Junior, is now
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Unfair Campaign From Cover
posters, specifically the students of color?
Although many upset students appreciate
the reasoning behind this concern, confusion
lingers. The campaign didn’t create a
focus group, but CSS also did not make an
effort to host a focus group to garner our
students’ perceptions. Emily explained that
she approached a few students of color with
the posters and asked them of their opinions.
But are a few students enough to understand
what the entire student body feels?
Many students disagree. Bridgett Clark believes
that those students’ opinions do not
represent what majority of the students of
color feel about the campaign; in fact, many
white and students of color wish we had the
campaign at our school. Hayley Moede, Junior,
explains, “although I understand we as
students do not know the whole situation, I
do support the Un-Fair campaign and am
somewhat disappointed in our school’s decision
to decline participation.”
Emily Segar-Johnson understands that the
college needs to improve on implementing a
stronger emphasis on teaching privilege and
discrimination in curriculum. “Do I believe
we’re doing enough? No. Do I believe this
campaign was the right vehicle? No.”
Sister Edith Bogue agrees that the campaign
was not the correct route for teaching white
privilege. “Feelings can swamp cognitive
processing – people don’t even take in the
information. If the first message is received
as “You’re a racist!” it’s likely to evoke defensiveness,
not introspection. The image of
photos defaced with writing evokes strong
negative emotions. But not emotions in the
service of inclusiveness and awareness.” This
may have been the experience of CSS student
Annie Marolt, who’s immediate response to
the poster was “I lock my door when EV-
ERYONE walks by due to bad experiences.”
Mayor Don Ness, who has supported the
campaign and has received death threats and
hateful messages from white supremacists
from around the nation, explains, “no, the
(Un-Fair Campaign) is not calling all white
people racists, it’s saying white folks need to
be part of the solution. And I’m not backing
down from that.”
“We are not calling individual people racist.
That is not the intent of the campaign,” a
woman said, speaking on behalf of the campaign.
Blair Jordon Moses, a student at UMD, states
that “one thing I think people who criticize
this campaign need to realize is that no one
is accusing anyone of not earning what they
have worked for or getting anything handed
to them. The campaign is saying that people
of color, especially in Duluth, face hardships
that do not plague the white community as
a whole. Everyone faces discrimination or
prejudice on an individual level. But not every
group faces racism.”
A recent graduate student from CSS, Brittany
Stevenson, agrees, stating that “social
progress has to start with the most
privileged,” thus we, St. Scholastica, should
make a greater effort in explaining white
privilege.
CSS Senior David Walsh believes that this
campaign is not the right approach for addressing
this issue as well; “I think that it’s
a really good idea, however I do find that
in fighting against racism and profiling, the
campaigners are using stereotypes in saying
that, for example, ‘white people don’t see
racism.’”
Many are postulating what the CSS experience
with the Un-Fair campaign may have
been based on the responses from students
at UMD and LSC, where the campaign has
been launched. Blair claims that the posters
are not receiving the backlash that was expected.
“From what I have seen and heard I
don’t believe it has been as confrontational
as it has in the Duluth community…however,
as the campaign goes on I’m sure it
will reach the UMD community in an extremely
swift manner.”
David also adds that “the leaders of the Un-
Fair campaign need to add some shock value
to their campaign. If everything we publicized
was fair and just, we just wouldn’t
be human anymore.” Blair agrees, stating “I
would say it has certainly got people talking.
Whether people are satisfied or displeased
either way, it is out there and visible.
Obviously the methods the campaign
is using are willfully abrasive; but I think
it is appropriate, especially for the Duluth
community. This discussion and discussions
of inequality need to take place and
people need to have the opportunity to educate
themselves.”
Dr. Larry Goodwin responded to the issue
by emailing the CSS community about a forum
regarding the Un-Fair campaign that
will be held on February 6th in the Mitchell
Auditorium. “Our goal is to bring our
community together to have a constructive
and respectful public discussion,” states Dr.
Goodwin. Hayley Moede adds, “I hope we
can use this experience as a starting point
to developing other ways as a community
in which we recognize and educate about
white privilege.”
To learn more about the campaign, please
visit http://unfaircampaign.org/ and attend
the forum hosted by St. Scholastica. For
more information, contact diversity@css.
edu.
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Random Acts of
Kindness (R.A.K.)
Christine Peters
Opinion Columnists
During the eventful weekend of Winter Fest, the people
around campus have had many opportunities to help others
out. The Snowball dance was where I saw people acting
kindly the most. I have seen some of the behind-the-scenes
work by people who planned and created the whole event,
and they spent incredible amounts of time and energy so the
rest of us could have an enjoyable experience. Everyone who
was involved with tabling, serving at the snack-bar, helping
with coat-check, planning, and cleaning up deserves a huge
amount of thanks.
One of the things that were really touching was the kindness
that random students exhibited. My friend realized that
her phone was lost after the dance and was really upset by
it, as many of you can probably relate. When we called the
phone, we realized the it was out of battery.
All evening, she was worried, but we reassured her we
would check with security the following morning. Before we
could go to the security office the next day, we decided to try
calling it one more time, and it rang! Someone had found
the phone, charged it and had it beside them we called. We
made a plan to meet up and get the phone.
It was very touching that someone else would take care
of and charge the phone for my friend, when others may
have simply left it on the floor to get stepped on and broken,
or possibly kept it for themselves. It saved her a lot of
time, money, and worry. We were both very thankful for a
stranger’s gift of taking time out to help someone else.
It’s all Greek
to me
Alexa Pulliam
Opinion Columnists
A modern retelling of the infamous Greek story of the
battle at Troy comes to the CSS Little Theatre. When the
troops go to Troy they get stalled at a beach in Aulis. The
holy man has told Agamemnon that if he doesn’t sacrifice
his daughter Iphigenia to the Gods, they will never get favorable
winds to take their boats to Troy. Agamemnon is
faced with the challenge to either sacrifice his child to return
Menelaus’ wife, Helen, or if he should leave this quest
behind in order to save his daughter’s life. Come and see
CSS students Shane May, Madison Haeg, Katie Mahocker,
Nate Byrne, Joey Brueske, James Merle, Jessica Trihey, Mariah
Berg, Deanna Sell, and Christina Booth perform this
epic story; under the direction of Tammy M. Ostrander and
her assistant Alexa Pulliam. Performances start Thursday
February 16th with the free preview at 7:30pm. Other showing
will be Feb. 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, 25th at 7:30pm and
Feb 19th and 26th at 2:00pm. Tickets are on sale for $10
adults, $8 seniors/non-CSS students, and $5 CSS students.
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Students of CSS seem to be lacking in school spirit. Though there has been
some slight improvement, Saints are somewhat apathetic towards the events
which take place on campus. Youth, in general, have lost their adventuresome
attitudes. I myself can be included in this category. As members of
this community, we have so many opportunities to learn and try new things.
Such advantages are not being utilized.
One great example is the response of many students as they walk through
the Union. Anyone who has ever ventured through the Union will know
what I’m talking about. There seems to be a long perpetuated tradition of
avoiding tablers at all costs.
This technique involves moving quickly and quietly through the hall in
hopes of not being approached by the infamously dreaded tablers. Keep your
head down and do not, at any cost, make eye contact with the friendly people
trying to offer you goods and services.
A cell phone works great in attempting to avoid the piercing gaze of said
tablers. While holding your phone out in front of you, do not look away
from the screen. Nothing to look at? Pretend to send a text message to your
cousin. No cousin? Any obscure contact will do. Now furiously press buttons
until you reach safety beyond the Union.
Another proven technique is simply ignoring them. No distraction decoy
needed- just look straight ahead without acknowledging the subhuman species
occupying each table. If they try to hand you a flyer, brush past. If they
try to talk to you, pay no attention. Just keep your eyes forward and continue
on.
After all, why should we as students acknowledge people who are trying to
offer something for our own enjoyment or to sometimes support a selected
cause? No way. I am going to stick to my boring, uncultured and unadventurous
ways, thank you very much.
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Tenaciously Taunting Tablers
Hayley Moede
Community Columnist
Alternative Spring Break trips allow CSS students
to spend their time off productively
Margaret Butler
Contributing Writer
As the days get longer and the sun gets warmer,
many students can’t help but get excited about what
is mere weeks away: spring break. But while some
are looking forward to spending their break enjoying
some much-needed relaxation and extra sleep, other
students are excited to go on CSS service trips. Some
service trips that offered this year include the Pay It
Forward Tour and the Campus Ministry Alternative
Spring Break trips.
The Pay It Forward Tour is organized by the student
group known as Students Today, Leaders Forever.
Participating students (maximum capacity is forty)
will take a Coach bus and travel the country together,
stopping in different cities each day to volunteer for
various service organizations. The PIF Tour lasts a total
of nine days, and travels to six different cities, arriving
at the final destination of Denver, Colorado. The
cities that the PIF Tour travel through are as follows:
Story City, Iowa; Topeka, Kansas; Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma; Amarillo, Texas; and Raton, New Mexico.
Students will spend their time forming close friendships,
learning about issues of social justice, and serving
others in need.
For students who were looking for a faith aspect
to their service trip, Campus Ministry offers four Alternative
Spring Break trips that incorporate spirituality
into the experience, as well. Emily Martin, a junior
this year, says that she’s choosing to go on an ASB trip
because it is “a great way to meet new people, grow
in faith, and learn about different communities.” Martin
is going to Baltimore, Maryland, where she will be
working with Catholic Charities to serve homeless and
elderly individuals. Martin went on the Baltimore ASB
trip last year, and says that: “My experience last year
was wonderful...not only did I have the opportunity to
serve others, but it also showed me how each of us can
start creating change in our own community.” Martin
will be a student leader for the trip this year, and will
help to organize the food and travel plans to make sure
that everything runs smoothly.
The New Orleans trip is one of four ASB trips offered
by Campus Ministry this year. The other three
destinations are San Lucas Tolimàn in Guatemala,
Chicago, Illinois, and New Orleans, Louisiana. All four
experiences are considered “service learning” trips,
where students not only serve others, but they learn
about the different unfortunate circumstances affecting
the people that they serve. This involves learning
about social injustices and problems, as well as what
can be done to solve those issues. The ASB trips are
also unique in that they have a spiritual element to
them. Students will pray as a group each day and have
the chance to grow in their faith together. Each group
consists of about ten students.
During the Chicago ASB trip, students will confront
the urban issues of poverty and homelessness while
working for Amate House. Amate House is a volunteer
program founded by the Archdiocese of Chicago that
focuses on upholding the values of faith, service, social
justice, and stewardship. CSS students will help out at
various service organizations in Chicago, and will pro-
Junior Hayley Moede avoids those taunting Student Union tablers.
Photo: Dan Bronovan
cess their experiences as a group together each night.
Many students jumped at the prospect of getting
to serve others outside of the United States. In Guatemala,
CSS students will be working at San Lucas Mission.
Their responsibilities are varied and numerous,
and may include tutoring children in school, restoring
dilapidated buildings, and helping to plant trees for
the reforestation project. Participants in the Guatemala
ASB service learning trip will be immersed in the
culture and will have the opportunity to learn about
poverty and how it affects Guatemalan communities
and families.
Kenzie Meagher, who will be a leader for the New
Orleans ASB trip this year, is very excited to go back.
Meagher went to New Orleans to help build and repair
homes one year after Hurricane Katrina, and says
that “the experience definitely changed my life. I am
excited to see how the city has changed and been rebuilt.”
Meagher will be leading CSS students as they
work with Rebuilding Together New Orleans to repair
homes and rejuvenate impoverished neighborhoods
in the city. Meagher says that “I am hoping that this
can be a total group experience where everyone has a
chance to use God’s gifts to them.”
Many CSS students are counting down the days
to spring break with anxious anticipation. (Only nineteen
school days left!) There are old friends to catch up
with and lots of vitamin D to be soaked up. And for
many CSS students, there are exciting adventures to be
had on service trips. Students Today, Leaders Forever
members and Campus Ministry ASB trip participants
both certainly have a lot to look forward to.
Saints Football coach optimistic about future
Andrew Schreyer
Variety Columnist
It may only be February, but that won’t stop the
CSS Football Team from doing whatever it takes
to remain a dominant force in UMAC and NCAA
Division III for football this fall. In a recent interview
for The Cable, Coach Greg Carlson looked
back at last season with no regrets, and was optimistic
about the future. Here are just some of the
questions he was asked, and what his responses
were:
Cable: What are your thoughts about last season,
finishing the regular season undefeated for the
first in only the fourth year of the program?
Coach Carlson: I am very proud of the team. We
had 18 seniors who were part of the very first
team we had that helped lead us to the 10-0 playoff
spot.
Cable: Just exactly how many players did you finish
the year with, and how many do you expect for
next year?
Coach Carlson: We ended the year with 104 players
on our roster. We should stay between 100 and
110 players for next fall.
Cable: Let’s go back to the playoff game against St.
Thomas. Do you think pre-game jitters contributed
to the loss, or were you simply out-played?
Coach Carlson: Well, St. Thomas was ranked No. 3
in the nation overall in Division III, with their defense
being ranked No. 1. We knew that it would be
an uphill battle, but always believed we could win.
As for the jitters, there may have been some, since
it was our first playoff game ever, but not enough
to blame jitters for our loss. St. Thomas has always
had a strong program, and they are good team. I
am quite proud of how we played. We ended the
first half close enough for us to come back, but the
third quarter got away from us.
Cable: What are you doing right now in the offseason
to improve the team for an even better
2012 season?
Coach Carlson: We are implementing a strength
and conditioning program for the entire team.
However, this is completely voluntary. Most of
this will be up to the players, and there will be a
few coaches monitoring it to ensure that they are
lifting properly and safely. If we are going to compete
with the higher ranked teams in Division III,
we are going to have be stronger and half a step
faster to raise the team to even bigger heights.
Cable: There have been some rumors about you
possibly having your first female player join the
team next season. Is this true?
Coach Carlson: We have been approached by a female
in the freshmen class who has showed interest
in being a kicker for us next season. She is currently
working with our coaches about what would
be expected of her as part of the team. Nothing
is set in stone yet, but the chances are quite good
that she will be joining us.
Cable: What are your goals for next season?
Coach Carlson: We want to show season consistency
and keep the program strong. We want to
reload the team, not rebuild it, so if we can finish
10-0 again, that would fantastic.
Cable: One final question. UMD vs. CSS in an exhibition
game for fun? Who do you think would
come out on top?
Coach Carlson: Well, UMD is one of the top
ranked teams in Division II, and they have a lot
of scholarship players. We on the other hand don’t
have any, since we are in Division III, so therefore
I would definitely call it a mismatch right now, but
you never know what could happen in the future!
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Christine Peters
Opinion Columnist
A Duluth native, Professor Ryan Vine’s convivial personality makes for a
preferable atmosphere in the classes he teaches, including freshman composition,
Introduction to Literature, Ethnic Literature, Fiction Workshop, Poetry
Workshop, and Poetry Movements Theory and Practice. Ryan’s favorite
subject to teach is poetry, because of his life-long interest in it, and he enjoys
seeing the students’ breakthroughs in the thinking process. He said he finds
seeing his former students succeed after college to be inspirational.
Poetry and English have been an exponential part of Vine’s life. He discovered
his passion for poetry while attending Denfeld High School. Vine
joined the ‘Walt Whitman Fan Club’ that his English Teacher, John Johnson,
created, and the group read and discussed Whitman’s works. After graduation,
he went on to study English at St. Scholastica, and continued to Emerson
College in Boston to receive his MFA in Creative Writing and Poetry.
When Vine finished school, he came back to Duluth to regroup and spend
time with his family. He worked as a server at Old Chicago while writing po-
Annelise Frederick
Variety Columnist
Ryan Vine
Photo: Dan Bronovan
For years, my mother has been forcing me to watch chick flicks with her.
From as early as 2002 with the release of “A Walk to Remember,” (which is
the first time I can remember being hauled off to the theater to see one with
my mom) I have been subjected to the mushy romance of teens and adults
constantly stuck on the same roller coaster. Girl meets boy, something keeps
them apart but the power of their love draws them together and helps them
get over the obstacles, and then- “poof!” they’re a couple and there will nothing
will ever be in the way of their eternal happiness!
Valentine’s Day is drawing near, which naturally means there will be
a slew of lovely ‘feel good’ chick flicks and their offshoots: The rom-com,
or romantic comedy. The absolute bane of my existence. Boy and girl meet.
One or both of them make complete and utter imbeciles of themselves and
they get into some sort of fight, but in the end find happily ever after in each
other’s arms. Don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy a chick flick/rom-com on occasion.
“Pride and Prejudice” is a lovely film, “The Princess Bride” and “Life As
We Know It” are pretty darn good; “Grease” and “The Sound of Music” will
always be a soft spot for me. But overall, these films are just too much. There
Unsettling from the start, The Woman in Black
wraps themes of revenge, insanity, and parental
love into a gothic ghost story. Set in Edwardianera
England, Daniel Radcliffe plays the widower
Arthur Kipps, a young lawyer sent from
London to Crythin Gifford, a remote village, to
settle the estate of Alice Drablow. The villagers
shun Arthur as soon as they know he must go to
the Drablow home, Eel Marsh House, a wasting
mansion on a secluded island reachable only by a
narrow causeway which is daily flooded by high
tides.
Eel Marsh is a classic haunted house, covered
with cobwebs and dust, menacingly cluttered
with old portraits, animal heads, pale dolls and
statues – anything that can stare back with candle
flames glinting off of round dead eyes. Arthur
finds trunks full of old paperwork through
which he eventually pieces together the story of
the ghosts haunting the house. I’ve seen a play
version of The Woman In Black, which did a better
job of fleshing out the back story of the insane
woman and her relationship with her child.
This movie version focuses more on the word-
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etry. During that time, he stopped on campus to visit, only to
find that an English instructor had just quit two weeks into the
semester. Vine was offered the job and started immediately.
He said it was a difficult immersion, because he never taught
before nor did he have time to plan.
“I was so nervous, I would write out everything long-hand
for lectures,” Vine said. “I faced that blackboard and would
turn around to look at the class and think, ‘oh geeze, they’re
still there.’”
Vine has undoubtedly become more comfortable and at
peace in his teaching styles since then. His favorite part about
working at St. Scholastica is the students. They are smart, interesting,
and engaging. He spoke enthusiastically about how
some of his classes are so engaged that he can barely finish
his day’s lesson because the students talk, discuss, and argue
about different topics surrounding the current literature or
poems in discussion.
“It truly makes the time fly by and the classroom an enjoyable
place,” Vine said. “If people have fun at school, they yearn
for more knowledge.”
For motivation, Vine believes that there needs to be a balance between stern
criticism and celebrating good ideas in the students’ work.
Not only is Vine a phenomenal teacher, he is an exceptional writer. His
poetry was recently published by Ploughshares Publishing and some of his
new work will be soon published too. He also was the recipient of the Robert
Watson Poetry Prize. Although he has become quite successful, the journey
has been on rough terrain. He has worked to be published for 10 years.
Each time Vine receives a rejection letter from a publishing company, he
brings it to class to show the students that it is hard work and that it is inevitable
to have disappointments along the way, but perseverance will serve
them well.
With poetry and writing, Vine enjoys passing time by learning the guitar.
He recently started practicing finger-picking on the guitar by playing Bob
Dylan’s “Boots of Spanish Leather.” He claims that he does not like to say that
he plays the guitar, though, because he knows many people who are really
talented at it.
The final piece of advice Ryan has to give everyone is short and sweet.
Simply put, “Read.”
Why chick flicks are so painful
is something about chick-flicks that just bothers me, and after years I think I
have pegged it: my problem is just how close these films are to ‘real life’ and
how far they can take it beyond what common sense and common decency
usually allow people to do.
Chick flicks seem to be meant to show this ‘perfect’ love story, it just isn’t
always that perfect. I’m pretty sure by the time college rolls around we’re all
pretty familiar with William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” (which, by the
way, is nowhere near the ‘perfect’ romance). I have no idea how many girls
I know or heard talking that believed that. A romance, tried and true; the
perfect prom, sparkles and flowing dresses; the enemy, ready to sabotage you
and steal your man at every turn, if she wasn’t already dating him; the knowledge
that life was perfect, friends at your back or a sharp comment and plan
to get rid of the enemy and get the guy. I find no use for these movies when
I could save my $8.50 for something else and just watch my classmates getting
into different degrees of that drama on their own, but without a happy
ending.
Is the point of chick flicks and rom-coms to show how the world isn’t 90%
of the time? You’ve got your opinions and I’ve got mine- and if you want to
argue with me on them that’s fine. Just know I consider “The Pirates of the
Caribbean” a chick flick to avoid having to watch an actual one, so things
might get odd.
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Barbara Patten
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less terror Arthur experiences in the house and
the revenge unleashed on the nearby village.
I think the movie would have benefitted from
more back story and fewer chittering monkey
toys, but it does succeed in showing the raw
emotional loss a parent experiences at the death
of child.
Radcliffe’s role is limited by his lack of lines,
but he reacts to the haunting convincingly, and
his efforts to end the legacy of the ghost are heroic.
The extent to which he goes to find what she
is missing was for me the part of the movie that
was the hardest to watch.
I don’t go to a lot of horror movies, especially
those that are rated R and have excessive gore
and torture, but this one is PG-13 and it relies
much more on disturbing shadows and fleeting
glimpses of the dead to tell its story. So, if you
need a lot of violence and pain to enjoy a horror
movie, this one isn’t for you, but if you’re in the
mood for something lighter and enjoy period
dramas, The Woman In Black could be what you
are looking for.

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What I Like About Me
Alyssa Kroening & Barbie Broten
Contributing Writers
Last week we heard from Storm’s students on what life in the Den is like.
This week I spent some time with some of the lovely ladies who operate the
dining hall in the morning. I asked them similar questions – what is good
about Storm’s Den, what’s bad, and what keeps them coming back to work
every morning? Unfortunately, Storm’s Den is a rather busy place so I had to
conduct the interview during work hours as students were ordering food and
checking out; but what better ambiance?
Signe Pharis comes to work every day because she loves her co-workers,
stays busy, and perhaps most importantly has fun talking with the students
on their way in and out. Deb DeRocher identified students and the youthful
environment as the most important reasons that she continues to work at
Storm’s Den.
Last week, students said that healthy food is a huge component that they
feel is somewhat lacking in Storm’s Den. Both Deb and Signe without prompt
identified healthier options as an area that Storm’s Den is trying to improve
– but one crucial thing that is lacking is student input. Students need to get
involved if healthier food options matter to them, and the best way to do so
is to use the suggestion box located next to the outside register, they read
them every week!
Deb said that the soup is her favorite item in Storm's Den, it is homemade
every day in the GDR. I defy anyone to say that the chicken wild rice soup
isn't gourmet quality. Signe said that all of the food at Storm's is delicious,
since they actively weed out unpopular items, which means your menu is in
constant shift.
Outside of school, both Deb and Signe enjoy gardening, and said family
is very important to them. Deb recently helped plan the Father Daughter
Dance at the DECC, and Signe stays busy with her three stepchildren and
four grandchildren.
Numerous students during the last interview session remarked how important
it was for them to see the smiling employees of Storm’s Den, especially
so early in the morning. There must be something there that an energy
drink can’t compare to, so be sure to show your appreciation to the Storm's
staff next time you're in Tower.
Across
2. Many people give or send one to friends on Valentine's
Day.
4. Another term for sweets that are given on Valentine's
Day.
9. Sometimes on Valentine's Day, a secret ________
will give you an anonymous present.
11. If you don't get any Valentines, you might do this
into your pillow.
12. Herseys is one kind of this type of candy.
15. Roses, carnations, and daisies are these.
17. When you really, really like someone, you ____
them. Also you ______ your parents.
19. If you give someone a treat on Valentine's Day,
it usually is this. This word is also used in the expression
"______ Heart", a nickname husbands and
wives call each other.
20. This expression is often said on Valentine's Day:
"___ Mine"
Down
1. The color of hearts on Valentine's Day.
2. The fictional character that shoots arrows at peo-
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What I Like About Me will be on campus searching for CSS students with a
unique personal style to be featured in each issue of the Cable. It capitalizes on
an individuals sense of style and personal preference. Overall encompassing
the diverse student body here at CSS. Keep guard as to if you will be named to
this year’s CSS, What I Like About Me Section.
This week’s What I Like About Me is featuring Nate Adelson.
Name: Nate Adelson
Hometown: Duluth, MN (originally from Maple Grove, MN)
Major: Art, Concentrations in Painting, Drawing, and Graphic Design.
How would you describe your style in three words?
Lumberjack. Indie. Simple.
Who or what inspires your style?
My style is inspired by a couple of different things. I have a bit of a 90’s grunge
side to me, so I wear flannel shirts, jeans, and canvas shoes - but it’s also the
most comfortable for me. I like my clothes to be functional and simple. However,
I do like dressing nicely and wearing a shirt, tie, and vest. It all depends
on how I feel in the morning!
Where do you like to shop?
Eddie Bauer, Urban Outfitters, JCPenney.
What is your favorite brand or designer?
I love Levi’s jeans and Vans shoes!
What is your favorite article of clothing that you own?
Currently a flannel shirt I got for the holidays.
What do you like most about yourself?
There really isn’t anything I don’t like about myself! I’ve grown a lot recently, accepted
myself for who I am, and am working to be the best person that I can!
But, if I had to pick a physical trait it would be my beard, even though it’s getting
a little ridiculous.
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James Arroyo-Roppo
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ple.
3. These flowers come in many colors, but usually
red ones are given on Valentine's Day.
5. What cupid shoots at some poor unsuspecting
person, that makes them fall in love.
6. If you want to give a friend roses, you would give
them this color.
7. The name of this holiday!
8. Doilies are usually made out of this material.
10. Moms and Dads may want to get away for a
_________ dinner or weekend.(mushy, mushy,
mushy)
13.One of the shapes used often on Valentine's Day
is ______ (plural).
14. These are made out of paper or material that are
lacy.
15. The abbreviation for the month that Valentine's
is in.
16. The man that this holiday is named after is,
_______ Valentine.
18. If you get flowers for Valentine's Day, you will
want to have one of these to keep them in.
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his First Amendment rights were violated when he was prevented from drumming
inside the Capitol, is also contemplating instigating a civil rights case against
those who authorized his arrest (www.fox21online.com). This would go to federal
court.
All those affected by Assembly Bill 426 and the consequences it may have can
only wait to see how these issues of the economy, environmentalism, and freedom
of speech will play out. A tribe member of the Bad River Band from the Lake Superior
Chippewa was cited for disorderly conduct on January 26th at the Capitol
in Madison, WI while protesting a new controversial mining bill.
Lincoln Morris was performing a drum-accompanied chant when he was arrested
by the Capitol police for disorderly conduct. Drumming is, in fact, not permitted
in the Capitol by the Wisconsin Department of Administration rules, due
to its loud nature that is distracting for Capitol employees. Morris, therefore, was
escorted from the building by nearly a dozen cops, amid angry cries and protests
from the fifty or so other Bad River Band members that were present.
Morris was gathered with his fellow tribe members to protest Assembly Bill
426. According to the Capital Times’ website, AB 426 would shorten the lengthy,
complicated mining permitting process by giving the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources 360 days to approve a mining permit. The permit is automatically
given if the state does not make a decision within that time frame. In addition
to streamlining the permitting procedures, the bill would reduce the percentage of
mining tax revenue that goes back to the local community from 100 percent to 60
percent. The remaining 40 percent would go to the state.
Assembly Bill 426 was proposed by the Florida-based mining company Gogebic
Taconite. The bill would help the company’s proposed plan to build a new mine to
be executed more smoothly. Gogebic Taconite wants to dig an open-pit mine in
the Penokee Hills, which is in close proximity to Lake Superior and is just north
of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s reservation. Gogebic Taconite
and AB 426’s supporters say that the mine would create about 600 new jobs and
would help to strengthen the weak economy in the northern Wisconsin area. The
Gogebic Taconite mine would also bring in revenue to Milwaukee’s many mining
Patrick Poor
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Having anticipated the local debut of this theatre piece since I was in high
school, I was probably a little biased when I went to see it live in Duluth’s own
Playground Theatre a few doors down from Pizza Luce. Winner of the Tony®
“Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is a
not so cliché ‘tour de force’ that sheds light on what life is like after college.
Or you could call it a bucket of laughs.
Often described as Dave Chappelle sketch comedy meets Sesame Street,
humans, puppets, and monsters (yes monsters) interact on the lowly Avenue
Q, so named because each letter above it in the alphabet represents a higher
price bracket for apartments. We find our humble puppet protagonist,
Princeton, shopping for an apartment and searching for purpose when he
meets the landlord of Avenue Q, Gary Coleman (yes, Gary Coleman). Later
on, Princeton and his new neighbors deal with such tough issues as honesty,
denial, race, sexuality and homelessness with miraculous humor. Perhaps
school is hitting you over the head with big philosophical things like ‘love’,
‘tolerance’, and ‘respect’ – well Avenue Q can teach you a lesson and make
you feel like you already knew it!
From a critical perspective the showing on February 3rd went off without
a hitch. Actors and set crew harmoniously produced a show that has apparently
had fans coming back for second showings, and packed the house
on my visit. There was only one slip up during the whole show – but if you
haven’t been listening to the soundtrack for six years you will never notice
the difference. All in all the Duluth Playhouse put on an impressive show,
and you may yet catch another showing!
This February 9th 10th and 11th at 7:30pm and again at 11:00pm on the
There are multiple reasons that people watch the Super Bowl, but there is
only one that is universal among everyone: the commercials. Although not
all of them are as entertaining as the E*TRADE baby, most demonstrate a
level of creativity and relative taste, excluding one this year that
stood out especially as being borderline disgusting.
Democratic presidential candidate Randall Terry has been
airing ads in support of his campaign, and even paid the price
for one running during the Super Bowl. Questions of creativity
and entertainment aside, the content of Terry’s ad was particularly
questionable. Super Bowl viewers were exposed to a particularly
gory anti-abortion commercial. The ad presented images
of aborted fetuses while condemning Obama and America
for supporting abortion, stating that America had “blood on its
hands.” The ad itself can be seen online at http://www.mrctv.org/
videos/randall-terry-pro-life-super-bowl-ad.
But what exactly does this mean? Traditionally Super bowl
ads have never been political, although there is nothing stopping
candidates from airing their ads. This is possibly the opening of
the floodgates for a whole new brand of Super Bowl commercials.
Many speculate next year’s TV commercials to take on the
form of a political war instead of just Chevy taking cheap shots
at Ford. However, not all stations are okay with letting this happen.
NBC Chicago refused to run the ad, stating they weren’t
convinced Terry’s candidacy was legitimate and not just a stunt.
In response to this, Terry may take legal action.
Whether you are for or against abortion rights, it is essential to take a
moment to contemplate the appropriateness of gruesome images (with questionable
validity) during the most televised event in the country simply because
they are a political candidate.
Avenue Q debut at Duluth Playhouse
Jame Arroyo-Roppo
Contributing Writer
equipment manufacturing companies.
The Bad River Band’s strong opposition to the mine and Assembly Bill 426 is
due primarily to environmental concerns. They argue that the mine may exhume
harmful chemicals like mercury and lead that would leach into streams, wetlands,
and, eventually, Lake Superior. The mine would be located just north of the Bad
River watershed, and any toxins that flow downstream would negatively affect the
quality of water that flows through the reservation. Tribe members are also worried
that pollution from the mine could destroy their traditional rice beds.
The bill, which was tensely debated for nearly five hours in the Wisconsin Assembly
on January 26th, was passed (the vote was 59 to 36). Next, it will go to the
state Senate, where its future is unclear. Senator Bob Jauch, whose district includes
the area proposed for the mining site, is not in favor of the bill. However, the economic
benefits and employment opportunities of the Gogebic Taconite mine are
hard to ignore for other Senators who are concerned with the poor economy and
high unemployment rates in northern Wisconsin. This conflict of interests in the
Senate makes the Bad River Band members nervous for what is to come. Glenn
Stoddard, an attorney for the Bad River Band, says that the Environmental Protection
Agency will be asked to get involved if the bill is passed into law.
As for Lincoln Morris, his future, too, is uncertain. Stoddard is working to
reverse Morris’ disorderly conduct citation and $263 ticket. Morris, who believes
that his First Amendment rights were violated when he was prevented from drumming
inside the Capitol, is also contemplating instigating a civil rights case against
those who authorized his arrest (www.fox21online.com). This would go to federal
court.
All those affected by Assembly Bill 426 and the consequences it may have can
only wait to see how these issues of the economy, environmentalism, and freedom
of speech will play out.
11th you can take your friends/family/fiancées (but probably not children)
to what critics such as Lawrance Bernabo (News Tribune) are calling “cute”:
“It seems somewhat strange to say a show with songs about racism, unemployment
and porn is “cute,” but that is the inevitable conclusion …”
Not so much a romantic comedy as a comedic romance, Avenue Q is
guaranteed to split some sides should you find yourself in the Playground
black box this weekend.
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Surveys don’t
just collect dust
Annelise Frederick
Variety Columnist
As majority of college students are aware of, instructors
are encouraged at the end of each semester to
have students fill out those fun little bubble sheets with
predetermined questions about how their teachers instructing
skills, how the class went, if the student would
recommend the class or teacher to another student, so
on and so forth. Instructors are required to leave the
room while students complete the forms, and once finished,
students hand them in, never knowing if any of
the information is even going to get back to professors
at all. Many students assume the evaluations get thrown
into a file and don’t come out until a teacher is up for
tenure or the institution needs them for something.
Beth Domholdt, the Vice-President for Academic
Affairs, helped clear up those rumors. The surveys are
used for several purposes, and the information gathered
from them is compiled and distributed to the respective
teacher, the department Chair, the college Dean and to
Beth Domholdt. The forms themselves don’t get shoved
into a folder in Domholdt’s office to yellow and gather
dust either, they are handed off to the department
Chair along with the summary of the information that
they hold. This information is pulled out again when a
teacher is up for tenure, a change in salary, or a change
in their level as a professor at the college. Student feedback
is only one indicator.
The forms were generated three years ago when the
powers that be decided that there should be a new way
to evaluate teachers; subsequently a taskforce was created
to determine a new way to do so. The new system
gives the option of not only the tried and true method
of the pencil and paper survey, but also the online survey
component.
The online survey is useful for students at the extended
and online campuses of CSS and allows the school to
save trees, but teachers on the main Duluth campus can
still opt for the paper survey if they prefer it. There are
pros and cons to both sides, particularly that the online
surveys result in less people responding, but a plus
being there is a space for students to write comments.
The paper surveys do not have a space for comments
(a common misconception among students), but more
students fill them out.
How do students submit comments to their teachers
if they like how they’re teaching or if something just
isn’t working for them? There’s always the classic tell
the teacher themselves, face to face or with a note in
their box or an email. Students also have the option of
relaying comments, suggestions, and complaints to the
respective Department Chair. A student can even speak
with the Department Dean and then the Academic VP
in T2111. Students are encouraged to voice their opinions;
the institution may have the opportunity to grow
from constructive criticism.
Another popular student-Professor “Evaluation”
model for students by students is RateMyProfessors.
com. The site is not an official school evaluation point,
but it is possible for your professors and school administrators
to check it out and see what students have to
say about their professors. Domholdt, says she looks at
it only to get a quick rundown. It is an anonymous site
and as the children of the current tech age know, people
can be downright cruel and hurtful or can lie very
easily when they don’t have to show their face. In the
‘overall school rating,’
CSS clocks in at 3.2 with a 3.5 happiness rating out
of 5. The professors average out at 3.45. Keep in mind
that not all CSS professors are on the website. Teachers
can be rated overall in a variety of categories; how you
liked them, helpfulness, clarity, easiness, interest before
having the teacher, textbook usage- you can even give
them a chili pepper for “hotness”.
Except for naming the class you had the teacher
for it’s pretty much anonymous. There’s even a place for
teachers to place rebuttals against any comments students
leave about them. Although it is an interesting
tool, unregulated criticism can breed unconstructive
discussions, and the best way to send professors feedback
is by using the official CSS evaluation surveys.
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Thomas Miller
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Centennial Cable Trivia Question
Barbara Patten
Contributing Writer
In celebration of the 100 year anniversary of CSS, the Cable is
challenging your knowledge of the college. Can you discover the
answer?
In 1915, how much did a semester of college tuition and board
cost a student?
Email the Cable at cable@css.edu, if you know the answer.
Harold flipped the sizzling patty, and most of the Netherlands slid into the sea. “How’s
the headache?”
Nigel massaged his forehead. “Better. The cognitive interference isn’t nearly as bad now.”
“That’s good.” The ground beef settled out a little as the ice caps turned to slush. “How’re
the wife and kids?”
“Gone by now, probably. But they were doing well, last I checked. Cheryl had just gotten
a new dress.”
“Ah. Well, they might still be around: North America doesn’t go until I get the pickle.”
Harold slid the hissing meat off the range and onto a lightly toasted wheat bun; no sooner
had cow met grain than every nuclear missile and power plant on Earth suffered catastrophic
meltdowns.
“Ah,” Nigel sighed, easing back into his chair and taking a sip of cola. “That’s much better.”
He could feel originality and honesty flowing through every neuron.
Harold mutely laid hand-sliced cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes on the steaming patty, and
the lakes, rivers, and oceans evaporated in an instant, coating the planet in a dense layer
of scalding steam. Nigel glanced out the window as Harold poured out some ketchup and
mustard, smiling himself as the cars rapidly piled up, their owners stumbling out into a hazy
white oblivion; he hadn’t felt this good in years.
The top half of the bun plopped into place just as the first volley of meteors fell.
A serrated knife slid smoothly through the expertly crafted burger, touching the plate a
few milliseconds before every volcano and fault line on the planet tore itself apart, exposing
the Earth’s hot, molten flesh.
The sun exploded and blew away the atmosphere as two toothpicks slid into place, holding
the masterpiece together.
Nigel admired the sight of the ground slipping away into oblivion as Harold fished out a
dill pickle spear, placed it on the plate, and slid the whole thing across the counter.
“Smells amazing.”
“Wait until you taste it.” Harold began putting away his supplies, then idly remarked,
“That’ll be five ninety-five, by the way.”
Nigel ran his hands over his pants, then leaned on the counter, chuckling a little. “Well,
this is awkward.”
“Hm?”
“I left my wallet out in my car.”
Harold glanced at the starry nothingness beyond the glass doors, shrugged, and picked
up the burger. “Your loss.” He took a bite.
And every star in the universe exploded.
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Top Ten Surprising “Facts” About Curling
Andrew Schreyer
Variety Section Columnist
10. Every year it’s watched by dozens of people.
9. Curling is consistently ranked the world’s number one broom-related sport.
8. It’s a lot like hockey, minus the speed and excitement.
7. No number 7 -- writer fell asleep while researching curling facts.
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6. Not to be confused with Norwegian sport “Carling” where you push a guy named Carl
across the ice.
5. Longest match ever: unknown, because no one ever stays till the end.
4. No number 4 -- writer still asleep. Man, curling is boring.
3. Mickey Rourke is making a film about a washed-up curling legend who comes back for
one last big curl.
2. The thing they slide down the ice is called “thing they slide down the ice.”
Dear Edgar,
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and I
don’t have a special someone to share it
with this year. I really want a Valentine,
but I don’t know where to find one.
What can I do?
Hopeless Romantic
Dear Edgar,
Dear Hopeless,
Valentine’s Day is that special time
of year when two people who love each other
express their love in lavish ways. If you want to
partake in this potentially expensive time of year
and you need a Valentine fast, I recommend going
to this website: buyadate.org. It may be illegal
and a little sketchy, but if you’re as desperate as
you sound, this will be great! You can search for a
person to be your date on the most important day
of the year. The best part - if you make a fool of
yourself, you’ll never have to see them again! It’s a
win-win for you and them.
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1. No one cares.
Classif ieds: Misconnections
Student Union Perfect at the Port
I saw you in the Student Union on
Wednesday the first at approximately half
past eleven. You had brown hair, a good
bag, cheap shoes, and a light West Virginia
accent, and I could smell your Evian
skin cream (I believe I also detected L’Air
du Temps, though I don’t think you were
wearing it that day). I would love to have
you for dinner sometime, and maybe you
could tell me some things about yourself:
I can prepare a lovely dish of liver and fava
beans, with some nice wine, perhaps.
I think you’d especially like my drawing
of the Duomo as seen from the Belvedere
(all from memory, I might add!). I work
in the Psych department, but don’t worry
about finding me: when the time is right, I
think you’ll know just where to look.
I catch your eyes and you look back in
mine. We connect for that brief moment
in front of the Port, where I can always
find you. You look so cute with your hair
coming out of your gray beanie. How I
long for us to share a coffee and conversation
together. Maybe I can sport your
beanie to show we’re going steady. I know
you’re single and you’ve been flirting with
that tall dark brown haired girl…I have
dark brown hair too, and my height is
above average.
Maybe you’d want to flirt with me. Let’s
have our first date on Valentine’s Day so
we can have our anniversaries on that
special couple’s day. Let’s meet in front of
the Port. Noon. Friday. I miss you…