Kathleen Forrest Managing Editor Heightened political tensions surrounding the presidential election has caused concern surrounding potential protests on election night at the Oregon State Capitol, across the street north of Willamette University. On Nov. 3rd, University President Steve Thorsett shared an “election day message” , acknowledging students’ anxieties and reassuring them that,  “Willamette’s values remain unchanged and we will continue to move forward together.” On Nov. 2, Willamette shared a link to resources and safety information for students in the daily bulletin, Today@Willamette and again later in the day in an email from Vice President of Student Affairs Lisa Landreman.  The page includes information on updated security procedures from Campus Safety in the coming weeks and reminds students that if they see anyone on campus with a weapon they should contact Campus Safety at 503‒370‒6911 immediately and not engage with the individual. Campus Safety should also be contacted in case of any threats or violence. If you become aware of hate groups or “other groups of concern gathering in the area,” contact Landreman at llandreman@willamette.edu.  In a comment provided via email to the Collegian , Director of Campus Safety Ross Stout said that there have been no changes as a result of COVID-19 to standard shelter-in-place procedures in case of a campus emergency, and reminded students to pay attention to any emails, calls or texts from the Emergency Notification System. When asked about potential long-term plans for ensuring student safety in similar situations, Stout said, “Since we have no indications that there will be political unrest that would endanger students, we have no changes being planned. If the situation were to change, we would respond accordingly.” In recognition of recent protests and anti-racist movements, the university is providing mental health resources for Black students , and anti-racism resources for white students. There are also more general mental health resources for students experiencing anxiety during this time. The page on the Willamette website acknowledges that: “Our location near the State Capitol affords us the opportunity to witness the democratic freedoms of free speech up close and personal. It is important to understand the very real possibility of the presence of weapons, intimidation and violent tactics that could be employed by some groups at these events. What starts as a peaceful demonstration can erupt with little to no warning and quickly morph into something of greater risk to personal safety.” They do make clear however that Willamette and Campus Safety are in communication with Salem Police and Capitol Police to keep an eye on the situation and potential risks to students.

Campus Safety report November 2 - November 8 Provided by Ross Stout. Burglary / Criminal Mischief / Trespass November 8, 1:16 a.m. (Haseldorf Apartments): While on patrol, a Campus Safety officer noticed an unknown individual enter and exit the building. The officer made contact with the individual who admitted they broke into the building. The officer checked the building and found no other occupants and contacted the Salem Police Department. The individual was taken into police custody and trespassed from the University. Medical Emergency November 4, 9:09 a.m. (Campus): Campus Safety received a call from the Salem Police Department reporting a possible suicidal student in one of the parking lots on campus. Officers and Salem Police responded and searched for the student’s vehicle, but could not locate it on campus. Salem Police was able to locate the student out of town and the student was found to be safe. Suspicious Activity/Persons November 2, 5:12 p.m. (Blue Parking Lot): While on patrol, a Campus Safety officer encountered two individuals sitting with a shopping cart. The officer contacted the individuals and informed them that the campus is closed to visitors. The individuals then left campus. November 2, 2:25 p.m. (Winter Street): While on patrol, a Campus Safety officer encountered an individual passing through campus without a mask on. The officer made contact with the individual and informed them of the campus mask policy and also that the campus is closed to visitors. The individual was escorted off campus. November 3, 6:45 a.m. (Sparks Parking Lot): While on patrol, a Campus Safety officer encountered an individual on a bike looking into car windows. The officer approached the individual who then began to ride away. The officer searched the surrounding area and other parking lots, but was unable to locate the individual. November 3, 7:58 a.m. (Law School): While on patrol, a Campus Safety officer encountered an individual soliciting near the building. The officer made contact with the individual and informed them that the campus is closed to visitors and they were escorted off campus. November 3, 11:23 a.m. (University Center): Campus Safety received a call from an employee from the Mail Center reporting an individual attempting to get into the building. An officer responded and checked the building and surrounding area, but could not locate the individual. November 4, 12:11 p.m. (Waller Hall): While on patrol, a Campus Safety officer encountered an unknown individual in the area. The officer made contact with the individual and informed them that the campus is closed to visitors and the individual promptly left campus. November 4, 12:34 p.m. (Ford Hall): While on patrol, a Campus Safety officer encountered an individual on campus without a mask on. The individual was informed of the campus mask policy and that the campus is closed to visitors. November 4, 1:37 p.m. (Brown Field): Campus Safety received a call reporting a suspicious individual on campus trying to get into the tent on the field. An officer responded and checked inside the tent and the surrounding area and located the individual trying to enter the law school. The officer made contact with the individual and they were escorted off campus. November 4, 5:36 p.m. (Quad): Campus Safety received a call reporting multiple kids on bikes riding near the Quad. An officer responded and approached individuals who then left campus towards the State Capitol. November 4, 7:24 p.m. (Botanical Garden): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual in the area without a mask on. An officer responded and located the individual and informed them of the campus mask policy and that the campus is closed to visitors. The individual then left campus. November 5, 1:40 a.m. (Micah Building): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual sleeping outside the entrance of the building. An officer responded and made contact with the individual who then left campus. November 5, 8:33 a.m. (Sparks Center): Campus Safety was contacted by an employee after encountering an individual going through the dumpster. The individual was advised to leave campus. An officer responded and escorted them off campus. November 5, 10:18 a.m. (Atkinson GSM): While on patrol, a Campus Safety officer encountered an individual camped out behind the building with a dog. The officer made contact with the individual and informed them they would have to relocate off campus. The individual then left campus. November 5, 6:13 a.m. (University Center): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual under the influence in a wheelchair attempting to enter the building. An officer responded and met with the individual and informed them that the campus is closed to visitors. The individual then left campus. November 7, 1:22 p.m. (Mill Street): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual yelling passing through campus. An officer responded and met with the individual and informed them that the campus is closed to visitors. The individual then left campus. November 7, 6:00 p.m. (State Street): Campus Safety received a call reporting armed protestors on university property. Officers responded and checked the area and encountered unarmed individuals entering their vehicle. November 8, 9:07 a.m. (Goudy Commons): Campus Safety received a call from Bon Appetit staff reporting an individual has stolen food and refused to leave. An officer responded and escorted the individual off campus. Salem Police was contacted to assist in removing the individual, but the individual had already left. November 8, 4:03 p.m. (Hatfield Fountain): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual on campus without a mask on. An officer responded and located the individual and they were removed from campus. November 8, 5:14 p.m. (Goudy Commons): Campus Safety received a call reporting a group of individuals without masks on. An officer made contact with the family and informed them that masks are required on campus and the campus is closed to visitors. The individual then left campus. November 8, 10:41 p.m. (Matthews Parking Lot): While on patrol, a Campus Safety officer encountered an individual going through the dumpster. As the officer approached the individual, they waved and got on their bicycle and left campus. Theft November 4, 12:17 p.m. (University Center): Campus Safety was contacted by WITS after noticing a camera missing from a classroom. A report was filed.

Ryleigh Norgrove Staff writer This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Police gather outside the Capitol building. Photo by Ryleigh Norgrove. Salem—From opposite sides of the street, pro-Trump demonstrators and “Week of Action” protestors rallied to make their voices heard on Saturday, Nov. 7. Not long after the announcement of president-elect Joe Biden’s victory, two groups assembled: one to protest the outcome of the presidential election and the other to oppose racially motivated violence and voter suppression. The two opposing rallies remained separate for most of the day. Several Proud Boys members gathered at the Capitol on Nov. 7. Photo by Ryleigh Norgrove. At noon, several hundred Trump supporters and members of the right-wing militia group known as the Proud Boys rallied at the state Capitol. Multiple trucks drove down Court Street in front of the Capitol, waving ”blue lives matter” flags and Trump 2020 flags, and holding signs reading “Socialism Sucks” and “Legal Votes Only.” There were chants of “U.S.A” and “four more years.” Trump protestors and Proud Boys members swarmed members of the press, spraying a freelance journalist with bear-mace and stealing her camera. A supporter of President Trump drives by the Capitol building. Photo by Ryleigh Norgrove. At nearby Pringle Park, near the Salem Hospital, a few hundred protestors with the Willamette Action Collective , Rose City Antifa , and the Democratic Socialists of America gathered. Multiple Willamette students were in attendance. “It's important for me to stand with my community. It’s such an important day, and it felt really weird for me to be sitting in my dorm room doing homework instead of being with the community,” said Oakley Phoenix (‘23). Materials at the "Week of Action" protest. Photo by Ryleigh Norgrove. The event was part of the Pacific Northwest Community Action Network's "Week of Action," focusing on issues like affordable housing, mutual aid and police reform. While a few held Biden/Harris signs, speakers made it clear they were not there to celebrate the election results. Some held signs with slogans such as, "This is not a victory march." “It feels more important this time to let everyone know, not just the far-right people but the mid-left people that just because somebody blue [a democrat] is in office doesn’t mean we can’t stop fighting for important issues,” said C.J. Bradford (‘23). “‘Black Lives Matter’ is an important thing to say. We’ll say it until we see it. We can’t leave others behind,” said Lani Southern (‘23). At about 5:30 p.m., hundreds of “Week of Action” protestors marched towards the Capitol. They were met with a significant police presence, and many officers in riot gear herded the protestors away from the downtown area. Campus Safety reports confirm that the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, which is located on Cottage Street, locked its doors. A tombstone reading "RIP Trump" was projected onto the Capitol at 5:30 p.m. Photo by Noah Dantes. Nick Wilde, (‘23) a Willamette student who attended the demonstration said, “The [Salem] police brought out everything they had. It seemed like a large over reaction to a protest of only a few hundred people. Within five minutes of the march they declared our protest unlawful despite nothing other than walking down the street.” At the capitol, a small group of pro-Trump protestors continued to chant “All lives matter.” Police spent about an hour standing between the two conflicting groups, and at around 6:30 p.m. told “Week of Action” protestors to remain on Court St. or they would face arrest. Many in the group continued to march. Oregon State Troopers then shouted in unison, “Move” and ran towards the crowd of “Week of Action” protestors. After retreating, protestors surged forward chanting, “Who do you serve? Who do you protect?” and “Stay together, Stay tight, We do this every night.” The two sides faced off for several minutes, until marchers started walking away. Most officers left by 6:45 p.m. Campus Safety On Sept. 7, the Collegian reported that a student was assaulted by far-right demonstrators , leading to the arrests and release of suspects. Men affiliated with the Proud Boys also entered campus, Willamette officials confirmed. Due to the proximity of these latest rallies to the Willamette campus, Campus Safety officers heightened security over the weekend. The page on the Willamette website states that: “Our location near the State Capitol affords us the opportunity to witness the democratic freedoms of free speech up close and personal. It is important to understand the very real possibility of the presence of weapons, intimidation and violent tactics that could be employed by some groups at these events. What starts as a peaceful demonstration can erupt with little to no warning and quickly morph into something of greater risk to personal safety.” At around 8 p.m. Campus Safety officers received multiple calls reporting a white truck parked near the State Street parking lot. As officials arrived to respond and report the vehicle they noted that the owners of the truck carried guns. The vehicle then left without further incident, according to the report.

Remy Gottschling Staff writer Associated Students of Willamette University (ASWU) senators from the class of 2024 sent an email to the Reopening Operations Committee, Executive Steering Committee and the leaders of student services voicing concerns about transparency regarding the hospital visitation policy that was in place. Among the concerns in the September 23 email was a claimed failure on the hands of administration to “to adequately amend the hospital and emergency room visitation policies for the current COVID-19 crisis.” The senators compiled a list of suggested changes that include requiring “Campus Security to inform students, regardless of the hour, what pertinent information, documentation, and/or identification they should bring with them to the Emergency Room,” and requiring “Campus Security to physically direct students to the Emergency Room or building in question, as well as prepare and aid students for the process of checking-in, filling out paperwork, and expectations for the following steps upon admission.” “Students are very unclear about the steps that they need to take, and that's very concerning to us,” said class of 2024 ASWU Senator Zeke Druker, “Our main concern is students not really knowing how to get care and not knowing where those resources are.” “Willamette likes to pride itself on all of the resources that they have available for students on campus,” said class of 2024 ASWU senator Inez Nieves, who is also a staff writer for the Collegian . “Yet they tend to be really unclear on how to actually access and use the resources, and that causes a lot of unnecessary confusion.” Senator Nieves met with members of the Housing office, administration and the Reopening Committee last week to voice the concerns that ASWU and other students had. “In the meeting we discussed changes that were being planned, what sort of documents and information were going to be distributed to students, and what some new processes were going to look like,” said Senator Nieves. Some of these new policy changes include a revamped communication line between Area Coordinators from the housing office and campus security to ensure students get to and from the hospital safely, as well as dedicated support from a campus safety representative for students interacting with the healthcare system on their own for the first time. One of these new changes is still a work in progress—a policy guide that is being developed by Vice President of Student Affairs Lisa Landreman. The guideline is split into sections that describe what to bring, what to do when you arrive, what to do when you see your doctor, how to get back onto campus and where to go for further help after the fact. “We plan to put all of this updated information on the website as well as email it out to all students in the Today@Willamette weekly bulletin,” said Landreman, “We hope this will clear as much confusion as possible and will help students if the situation ever does arrive, and we are continuing to find new ways to get information out to students.” “It’s important to note that this is still very much a work in progress,” says Senator Nieves, “But a very important groundwork has been set for furthering transparency that will benefit students.”

Jake Procino News Editor Clarification added Oct. 29: Additional sentence added on audience safety protocols, premiere date corrected. The Willamette University Theatre production of The Memorandum (The Memo) by Vaclav Havel is planning to have an in-person audience, according to an email to the Theatre department from Jonathan Cole, the department chair. The production, which is planned to run Oct. 29-Nov. 15, will have a 20-person audience limited to members of the Willamette University Community, according to the Theatre department’s [ proposal ] submitted to the Willamette Reopening Committee (ROC). This includes current students, faculty and staff, but does not extend to any guests such as partners or children. Audience members will be required to follow typical Willamette COVID-19 protocols which include wearing a face mask at all times, maintaining six feet physical distance from others and making reservations for contact tracing, along with other theatre-specific protocols. The [ list of protocols ] is posted around the M. Lee Pelton Theatre, in the program, on the [ Theatre website ] and is sent to the live audience members two days in advance. The proposal limits risk to student-employees by providing them with personal protective equipment such as face shields, limiting the number of students on shift at one time and having regular cleaning procedures. Both Cole and the Director of The Memo, Professor of Theatre Susan Coromel, stressed in separate emails to the Collegian that the audience will present a low risk to the production. “The ROC approved us for an audience of 20. Our mainstage is designed to accommodate 200 people, and we've been assured that our air handling system is state of the art. [The] Facilities [Department] has been working very closely with us to ensure everyone's safety. The risk is the same as any in-person class offered this semester,” said Coromel. Theatre students were not consulted in conversations at large about the decision to have a live audience, according to Production Stage Manager Sophia Leonard (’22) and Actor Clare “Lee” Lebeda (‘21). Cole confirmed, saying, “No, the students were not consulted, as it is not our practice to consult with students regarding our production schedule.” Leonard and Lebeda both said that faculty communicated their intentions. “From the beginning the faculty made it clear that they were going to try to have a live audience,” said Leonard, though she notes that “Personally, I thought that all of Willamette’s campus would get shut down within the first three weeks.” Leonard and Cole said that there are channels for student concerns. “We have created a reporting document for people to fill out… if people have a concern about what they see,” said Leonard. Leonard said the reporting tools, known as the [ Concern Resolution Path ], are posted all over the theater and available online. Leonard, Lebeda, Coromel and Cole all said earlier this week that they were not aware of any specific concerns from theatre students. Coromel elaborated: “We have not heard any concerns from our cast and crew. In order for this to work, we have to all be on the same page and therefore we ask the cast and crew every night if there is anything that needs to change with the protocols we are all focused on making this project as safe and transparent as possible.” Prior to gaining approval to have a live audience, protocols — similar to pandemic class protocols — were already in place for the production and rehearsals for The Memo . Leonard said theatre-specific protocols include limiting the handling of props to just the actors that use them, limiting the number of people in the theater at one time by spreading out work shifts and sanitizing workspaces regularly. Leonard added certain elements were designed to limit the risk of the infection, such as incorporating masks into the costumes and putting barriers on the stage. “It [the stage] looks like three blocks, so three separate rooms divided by walls. There's going to be some type of plastic that will be like dividing those walls as well, and these [look] like office spaces,” said Leonard. Lebeda, who plays Andrew Gross, said that they and other actors have made adjustments while acting in masks. “I have to be a lot more intentional about breathing through my nose slowly, because if I'm breathing quickly, it's going to move the mask around,” said Lebeda, “I also have to project and enunciate a lot more.” Lebeda continued, saying the actors have to be more expressive through their bodies and vocal responses. “[We] might use ‘gasps’ or a ‘scoff’ or a ‘laugh’ at a certain place. If we didn't have the mask, we might be able to express that emotion with a full facial expression.” Lebeda said the adjustments to COVID-19 have had their positives: production guidelines were adjusted so actors get longer breaks and communication between faculty and students has improved. “I would say it [communication] has significantly improved since my experience on previous shows. I also feel like the COVID[-19] protocols have forced us to be much more proactive about communication and much more consistent,” said Lebeda. Despite the risk, the faculty and students generally believe there is a strong benefit to having a live audience. Cole said, “The MEMO is a comedy, and having a live audience will take the comedy to a level that is simply not reachable without the interplay of production and audience. We are also excited to bring this production to our on-campus community.” Lebeda said that a live audience has a very palpable affect on the production, “There are a lot of benefits to having a live audience and, philosophically speaking, the whole point of live theater is the empathy that an audience is going to have comes from the fact that you are all human beings sharing the same space and breathing the same air.” While acknowledging the benefits of a live audience, Lebeda said: “I have worked so long on this show without an audience or without people coming to physically see it, that I don’t particularly feel a connection or a need for audience reactions. This is a show that I think doesn't need them, if that makes sense. It's a dark comedy, but it's not a “ha ha” laugh-out-loud comedy. And any of the humor is humor that I already find in it. I don't need an audience to validate it for me.” Originally, the production was scheduled to be a Shakespearean play, as the Theatre department usually produces one every four years. Coromel said that with the onset of the pandemic, The Memo was much easier to produce because Shakespeare's plays usually have themes that require intimate actions from actors that are impossible to do during a pandemic. Coromel said that The Memo is an important play for our time: “The play's setting in a factious office where communication has come to a standstill. The play is about the dehumanizing effects of a new office language forced on its workers. The goal of the language is to take human identity out of communication. The play was originally produced in 1968 in Prague and depicts life in communist-controlled Czechoslovakia. The protocols lend to the alienation that characters feel as they navigate the bureaucracy of this office culture.” Lebeda feels the show is being put on at the right time: “This play is very much about the dangers of business as usual. And I feel like Willamette University has very strongly pushed an agenda of business as usual and has not given ample room for students to fully experience the humanity of multiple crises and tragedies that have occurred on campus. And that's a very difficult attitude to maintain. But what I appreciate about this show is that it ends on a note of kindness, and of a reminder that there is more to life than work. That a bureaucracy cannot hold the human experience because bureaucracy is in-human. And that human experience and its totality is more important than work.”

Emma Innes Staff writer With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing through the fall 2020 semester, students have been attending class both online and in person. With Willamette prioritizing in-person education, many have wondered how much agency professors had to decide if they taught on Zoom or in the classroom. [ Willamette’s policy ] states that faculty and staff need an official accommodation to work remotely. Faculty and staff can go to Human Resources for a medical accomodation if they, or a household member, have one of the medical conditions listed on Willamette’s website. According to former College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean and provost Ruth Feingold, as well as Nathan Sivers-Boyce, the faculty president, faculty can get an accommodation if they have caretaker responsibilities. While this can apply for those with older relatives to care for, this accommodation was created with childcare in mind after the Salem-Keizer School District announced it would be going remote for this school year. Feingold encouraged anyone with childcare or other caretaker issues to talk to her in order to work out an accommodation. While faculty have the flexibility to move classes online on a specific day for a unique reason or regularly for certain days of the week, they cannot completely teach online without an official accommodation. Feingold said: “I can say that any faculty member at the CAS who has presented any kind of case for a medical accommodation for themselves or a family member has been granted the ability to work completely remotely. Same thing with staff members in CAS.” Feingold also said everyone who asked to teach remotely due to caretaker issues was given permission to do so. When the Collegian reached out for comment in October, Scott Nadelson, associate professor of English, said: “Personally, I believe that given the severity of the pandemic, the limited capacity for testing and tracing in Oregon, and the unknown long term effect of contracting the virus, I think ethically the right choice is to allow faculty to make that choice on their own, regardless of if they have a documented high risk.” Nadelson is teaching in person this semester, and said he would still teach in person if given the choice but he would prefer to have the agency to make the choice and accept the risk. When first talked to in October, Sivers-Boyce preferred faculty having the agency to decide as well. He felt many faculty would still teach in person, but having that ownership over their classrooms would be more productive. When asked about the fall semester, Rebecca Dobkins, professor of Anthropology, said over email that since Willamette prioritizes in-person teaching, it has the responsibility to do everything it can to control the spread of COVID-19. She pointed out that public health experts have said this is done through mass testing of those asymptomatic with isolation and quarantine for those who tested positive or were exposed to someone who tested positive. She added that testing technologies have become less expensive with faster results. Dobkins said that since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found the COVID-19 virus can be airborne and linger for hours, Willamette must prioritize ventilation of all spaces where community members gather. For what she believes Willamette should do, Dobkins said: “In my opinion, each classroom should have its ventilation specifications and equipment needs posted, so that anyone using that space can monitor whether all equipment is present and working. A further opportunity Willamette has is to plan ahead to develop a rigorous protocol for returning to campus after the winter break, given that January is in the middle of winter cold and flu season.” Dobkins brought up the question of if students should be required to quarantine after returning for in person classes and should quarantine be paired with rapid testing before classes begin. Other universities are employing these methods and she hopes Willamette will too. In a second interview, Sivers-Boyce also expressed support for more testing: “Some things I have heard a lot about from the community, both from students and faculty, is that I think there would be an increased sense of comfort and security on campus if there were additional testing. If in particular it were possible for us to test asymptomatic people, at least at some level. That seems to be something that folks consistently point to.” Another option Sivers-Boyce has heard support for is expanded notification of people testing positive. As an example, if someone who attended an in-person class tested positive, the other students in the class could be notified. Sivers-Boyce acknowledged that the current policy is intended to protect medical and personal privacy, but he said that expanded notification would be really valued by the community. He also thinks it would help people feel more comfortable if testing became available to those who had an in-person class with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Lately, the focus has shifted to what will happen next semester. Faculty were given four options to choose from for how they teach their Spring 2021 classes. Sivers-Boyce said the options are: In-person classes only with no remote option, in-person classes with remote available (high flexibility), a hybrid option with some days online and some days in person and online only. Sivers-Boyce also said that in response to the survey sent out to students about what type of classes they want for spring semester, there are set quotas for in person and online spots. For the 100 and 200 level classes, at least 70 percent of the seats need to be in person with at least 10 percent of seats online. For 300 and 400 level classes, at least 40 percent of the seats need to be in person with at least 25 percent of the seats being online. Sivers-Boyce believes this new plan for Spring 2021 gives faculty more discretion, while keeping in mind the wishes expressed by students. He said faculty beliefs are varied, but personally believes the change is an improvement.

Noah Dantes Editor-in-chief A Willamette student living off campus tested positive for COVID-19 on Nov. 5, and a contractor working on campus tested positive on Nov. 2, Willamette’s reopening committee announced over email on Nov. 6. The student was last on campus Nov. 3, and anyone who was in close contact with the individual has been told to self-quarantine, and will receive follow-up from a Marion County contact tracer. The contractor was last on campus Oct. 30 and was not in close contact with anyone at Willamette. Additional details about the individuals have been withheld due to privacy laws. Faculty and staff who test positive are still being asked to contact Danita Chapin in Human Resources, and students who test positive are to contact Tori Ruiz in Student Affairs. Willamette announced its eleventh COVID-19 case of the semester on Nov. 2.

Noah Dantes Editor-in-chief A Willamette student living off campus tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 31, Willamette’s reopening committee announced over email on Nov. 2. The student was last on campus Oct. 28, and anyone who was in close contact with the individual has been told to self-quarantine, and will receive follow-up from a Marion County contact tracer. Additional details about the student have been withheld due to privacy laws. Faculty and staff who test positive are still being asked to contact Danita Chapin in Human Resources, and students who test positive are to contact Tori Ruiz in Student Affairs. Willamette announced its tenth COVID-19 case of the semester on Oct. 27.

Campus Safety Report October 26 - November 1 Provided by Ross Stout. Burglary October 27, 7:44 a.m. (Matthews Parking Lot): Campus Safety received a call reporting a vehicle parked on campus had a broken back window. The vehicle owner was contacted about the incident and the owner later called reported items missing and stolen from the vehicle. An officer responded and assisted with taping up the window until a repair could be made. A report was filed. October 27, 1:52 p.m. (Mill Street): While on patrol, parking enforcement encountered a vehicle with two broken back windows. The owner was contacted and asked to report anything stolen or missing. The owner later contacted Campus Safety and an officer responded and assisted with taping up the windows. A report was filed. Emergency Medical Aid October 28, 11:58 p.m. (In a Campus Residence): Campus Safety received a call requesting to transport a student to the ER. An officer responded and transported the student. The on-call area coordinator was also notified. Suspicious Activity/Persons October 26, 1:42 p.m. (Botanical Gardens): Campus Safety received a call reporting two unknown individuals in the garden. An officer responded and met with the individuals and informed them that the campus is closed to visitors and requested they leave campus. October 26, 4:20 p.m. (Atkinson Annex): While on patrol, an officer encountered an individual sleeping behind the building. The officer made contact with the individual and requested they relocate off campus. October 26, 10:40 p.m. (Goudy Commons): Campus Safety received a report of an individual going through the dumpster. An officer responded and located the individual in the dumpsters at the University Apartments. The individual was asked to leave campus. October 28, 12:25 a.m. (Shepard Hall): While on patrol, an officer encountered an individual in the dumpster. The individual was asked to leave campus. October 28, 3:25 a.m. (Matthews Parking Lot): While on patrol, an officer encountered an individual pushing a shopping cart headed towards the dumpsters. The officer made contact with the individual and informed them that the campus is closed to visitors and the individual promptly left. October 29, 2:08 p.m. (Jackson Plaza): Campus Safety received a call reporting a group of individuals taking photos on the plaza. An officer responded and met with the individuals who were alumni and informed them that the campus is closed. The group then left campus. October 29, 5:00 p.m. (Quad): Campus Safety received a call reporting three unknown individuals on bikes on campus. An officer responded and searched the area and surrounding areas, but could not locate the individuals. October 30, 10:58 a.m. (University Services): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual dropping off a paper without a mask on. An officer responded and found the individual headed off campus. October 30, 2:01 p.m. (Lausanne Hall): Campus Safety received a call reporting a group of individuals without masks on in the area. An officer responded and searched the surrounding areas, but could not locate the individuals. October 30, 2:06 p.m. (Alpha Chi Omega): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual sleeping at the rear entrance of the building. Officer responded and made contact with the individual and they were escorted off campus. The individual then returned to campus shortly after and was reported to be looking into vehicles in the Matthews parking lot. Officers responded and the individual was seen headed off campus. October 30, 3:15 p.m. (Botanical Gardens): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual in the garden with a bike and a large bag. An officer responded and encountered the individual in the dumpsters in the Matthews parking lot. The individual was informed that the campus is closed to visitors and that they would have to leave campus. October 30, 9:00 p.m. (Atkinson Annex): While on patrol, an officer encountered an unknown individual carrying a large bag. The individual was informed that the campus is closed to visitors and requested they leave. November 1, 3:20 p.m. (Sparks Center): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual in the area without a mask on. An officer responded and searched the area and surrounding areas, but could not locate the individual. November 1, 3:37 p.m. (Hatfield Fountain): Campus Safety received a call reporting a group of individuals without masks on. An officer responded and met with individuals who were then leaving with their masks on. November 1, 3:43 p.m. (Quad): Campus Safety received a call reporting individuals taking pictures on the Quad without masks on. An officer responded and made contact with the family who was informed that the campus is closed to visitors and that masks are required on campus. The group then left campus. November 1, 4:50 p.m. (Smith Fine Arts): Campus Safety received a call reporting an individual in the dumpster. An officer responded and found the individual and requested they leave campus. November 1, 5:12 p.m. (Sparks Parking Lot): Campus Safety received a call reporting individuals on bikes without masks on. An officer responded and met with the group and informed them that the campus is closed to visitors and that masks are required on campus. The individuals then left campus.

Edited by Kathleen Forrest, Managing Editor Reminder: Willamette students have access to a free New York Times subscription that can be registered for here. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are the individual staff member’s own, and do not reflect the perspectives of the Collegian staff as a whole, nor the view of the Collegian as an institution. The duck needs a name- submit by Nov. 1: forms.gle/QF6NX9gEuc7e3oP69. Art by Maizy Goerlitz. The Pick: “Six Enormous Hot-Dog-Shaped Vehicles Travel America, Spreading Only Brand Awareness and Joy” from The New York Times Submitted by Mary Wang, Production Manager Staff Comment: “Sometimes, you just want to smile and this does the job. Apparently the Wienermobile has a wholesome and humble origin that continues today. I don’t want to reveal too much because it is a quick read, but it reminds me that finding joy right now is important, even when it comes in novel forms. One day, I hope I’ll see the Wienermobile in-person and get my own wiener whistle.” The Pick: “The Prophecies of Q” from The Atlantic Submitted by Kathleen Forrest, Managing Editor Staff Comment: “I came out of this article more concerned than I went in, which I know is not the most compelling endorsement, but I also came out far more informed than I went in. Something that can rarely be said with confidence on the subject of the QAnon conspiracy theory, but this article genuinely gives solid information and analysis of the disinformation campaign going on in America right now.” The Pick: “Kamala Harris Knows How to Win Elections” from The New York Times Submitted by Jake Procino, News Editor Staff Comment: “David Brooks, a conservative columnist, writes this short opinion piece. With his perspective, he provides fresh and interesting insight on the Biden/Harris campaign for people who hear mostly voices from the left. As someone who is frustrated with the Biden campaign's shift to the US's political ideological center, this adds some context to the "why" of the shift, and offers expectations from a potential Biden presidency.” The Pick: “What if We’re All Coming Back?” from The New York Times Submitted by David Flanagan, Opinions Editor Staff Comment: “Even if you’re not spiritual - or religious - I think this NYT piece is a pretty exciting romp.” The Pick: “Transforming Pandemic Grief Into Art” from The New York Times Submitted by Jesse Buck, Lifestyles Editor Staff Comment: [No comment given]

Kathleen Forrest Managing Editor According to an email release from the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, the museum will be hosting the exhibition “Forgotten Stories: Northwest Public Art of the 1930s” from Nov. 28-March 27. The exhibition will feature works made in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana during the 1930s, with an emphasis on the Great Depression and federally funded arts projects during that time. The works in the exhibit span several different mediums including, “paintings, murals, prints, drawings, photographs, and sculptures, as well as furniture created for Timberline Lodge.” The release says that the traveling exhibition was put together by Tacoma Art Museum’s interim Chief Curator and Curator of Collections and Special Exhibitions Margaret Bullock. In a statement, Bullock highlights that many of the works in the exhibition have never been exhibited before, and that the extent of federally funded arts projects in the Northwest during the 1930s has been previously underestimated. Bullock will also be presenting an online lecture entitled, “Wonders, Blunders, and Everything in Between: The New Deal Art Projects in the Northwest”. The museum will have three other online lectures as part of the exhibition, focusing on the history and culture of the Great Depression and presented by Willamette University professors. Access to the lectures and more information on them can be found here. There is also a self-guided film series, featuring four films from the era available here . The museum is open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and closed on Sunday and Monday. Information regarding the museums COVID-19 precautions can be found here or at their website .

Noah Dantes Editor-in-chief A Willamette employee tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 24, Willamette’s reopening committee announced over email on Oct. 27. The employee was last on campus Oct. 16, and was not in close contact with anyone at Willamette, as defined by the CDC. Additional details about the employee have been withheld due to privacy laws. Faculty and staff who test positive are still being asked to contact Danita Chapin in Human Resources, and students who test positive are to contact Tori Ruiz in Student Affairs. Willamette announced its ninth COVID-19 case of the semester on Oct. 4.