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Get involved in The Torch! Mondays at 6:30pm in Liberal Arts 116 For prompt campus delivery, order at PapaGinos.com, or call 508.997.5800 FREE Papa Gino’s Pizza! Papa Gino’s supports The Torch Get 2 large pizzas, Up to 3 toppings Just $10.99 each! We accept UMass Pass! March 5–13, 2015 — Volume 32, Issue 19www.umasstorch.comServing the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth THE TORCH UMass D Torch @UMassDTorch UMassDTorch UMass Dartmouth will soon have a smoothie bar at the gym run completely by students. The Student-Run Business As- sociation (SRBA) on campus is working to get the operation up and running. The mission of the SRBA, ac- cording to their website, is “to provide comprehensive guid- ance to students with unique and innovative business ideas through the startup phase, and assist them on an as needed basis from there on out. We will support businesses that add value to the campus, are sound financially, and create a positive impact on the campus community.” A couple of months back, an article was printed in The Torch introducing the orig- inal proposal that the SRBA was looking to tackle, which was getting the smoothie bar eventually run by UMass Dartmouth students. Now, the association is taking initiative to make this happen by getting students to apply for the job in a professional manner. Last Tuesday, the SRBA put together a workshop for stu- dents, which presented them with the plan. At the work- shop, all future entrepreneurs that came were told they would need a business partner and a business plan by March 11th. The SRBA has since as- sisted all interested students with a business plan layout to get them started in order to help those who are new to the process of creating a business plan. This first hand experience that the SRBA is bringing stu- dents on campus the opportu- nity to learn beyond the walls of a classroom. UMass Amherst, like UMa- ss Dartmouth, has a sizable business program. The Stu- dent Run Business Program at UMass Amherst started in the late seventies and has since started seven business- es on campus run completely by students. These businesses include: Bicycle Co-op, Earth- foods, Greeno Sub Shop, Peo- ple’s Market, and more. Programs like these are in- tended to accustom students to working in their career. It is essential experience that many students elsewhere are unable to gain until they are shipped out into the work world with a degree and very little first hand experience. Another benefit that the student-run businesses will provide is the opportunity for students to gain a sense of bal- ancing their work, education, and social life. With jobs like running the smoothie bar, the students must be able to work up to twenty hours per week. The SRBA encourages stu- dents to contribute their best to the community with this association with their motto, “doing well by doing good.” The SRBA displays their long-term goals as working to build their portfolio and account so that excess funds can be put towards charitable causes such as funding tuitions and other purposes as they see necessary. This association has high hopes for the future and it is all beginning with the smooth- ie bar candidates. The candi- dates are competing for the job of running this business, just as they would have to do in the business world. The opportunities that this association is presenting the UMass Dartmouth community with are of great value. If stu- dents are interested in learning more about the SRBA, they can visit sbra.webs.com for further information. As the March 15 deadline for study abroad applications ap- proaches, several UMass Dart- mouth professors are busy finalizing their faculty-lead study abroad programs. Unlike more traditional for- eign exchange or outside pro- vider study abroad programs, faculty-lead programs are or- ganized by university profes- sors directly and usually count for credit for specific UMass Dartmouth courses. “What’s so special about [faculty-lead programs] is it puts students and faculty to- gether for a short time,” said Kristen Kalbrener, Director of International Programs for UMass Dartmouth. She noted that very few op- portunities allow for the level of faculty-student engagement that faculty-lead study abroad programs offer. Eric Larson, a crime and justice studies professor, will run a month-long study abroad program in Oaxaca, Mexico, from June 1 to June 30. Students will explore issues in crime and justice on a local and na- tional level in Mexico, such as the war on drugs, and then learn about how those issues are connected with the United States and the world. “Lots of people think Mexi- co is a distant land, but the fact is many of the criminal justice issues of the day are connected to Mexico,” said Larson. The study abroad program integrates a 200-level Crime and Justice Studies class, Foun- dations in Justice Studies, that students will receive credit for while in Mexico. The class will look at the diverse political cli- mate of Latin America, specifi- cally in Mexico. Instead of just learning in the classroom, Larson’s pro- gram will put students right in the middle of some of the most important modern day crime and justice issues. Larson has planned a num- ber of excursions that will allow students to take in the sights and culture of Mexico while also learning about the country’s diverse political cli- mate. In addition to visits to muse- ums and other cultural land- marks, he will lead students to an indigenous area to learn about how the local indigenous population’s political and jus- tice systems work. “The state we go to is one of the most diverse of all Mexican states,” said Larson. “There are lots of different legal systems operating in that one state.” Dr. Lisa Maya Knauer, a so- ciology and anthropology pro- fessor, will run a three-week study abroad program in Gua- temala during Maymester. The program will center on the study of the Maya people and their past and present strug- gles, and provides credit for SOC/ANT 384. The first week of the pro- gram will be spent on campus and in New Bedford learning about the Maya people and their history of migration to the region. Students will meet with Mayan immigrants in the com- munity and learn about their culture and what prompted their migration to the United States. After that, students will spend eight days in Guatema- la. Students will be able to see first-hand how the issues they learned about in the classroom affects the citizens of Guate- mala. They will visit the home- towns of several migrants they learned about before leaving. Students will also participate in community projects lead by Boston College’s Human Rights and Migration Proj- ect in Zacualpa. The program offers assistance to the local population in issues relating to migration. Dr. Knauer has planned a number of trips she and her students will take while stay- ing in Guatemala to experience the country’s cultural history. She is especially excited about a trip to Q’umarkaj, which was at one point the capital of the ancient K’iche’ kingdom prior to the arrival of the Spanish. “It’s so beautiful and we will have an opportunity to visit with someone who is a priest who will do a small ceremony,” said Dr. Knauer. Both Larson’s and Dr. Knau- er’s programs do not require any foreign language experi- ence to participate in. Students interested in study abroad opportunities can turn to the International Programs Office for assistance in plan- ning and applying for pro- grams. Detailed information about application procedures and current study abroad programs can be found on their website at www.umassd.edu/ipo/. The deadline to apply for summer and fall study abroad programs is March 15. NETFLIX HOUSE OF CARDS RED SOXPAGE 4 PAGE 7 PAGE 11 UMass Dartmouth professors extend their classes with study abroad programs PHOTO COURTESY // JAMES CARPENTER—PHOTOGRAHICSStudents have multiple oppurtunities to work closely with UMass Dartmouth faculty abroad. By MACKENZIE BENJAMIN MBENJAMIN1@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer Update on Student-Run Business Association By DOUGLAS McCULLOCH DMCCULLOCH@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer
Writers and poets of UMass Dart- mouth should prepare for the latest edition of Temper, UMass Dartmouth’s student literary re- view. Google dictionary defines “tem- per” as a person’s emotional state, or the elasticity of a metal. In the case of UMass Dartmouth, Tem- per refers to the “temper of the times,” or zeitgeist. In 1971, when the university was still referred to as Massachusetts Technical Institute, Professor Alan Rosen stated, “A college lit- erary journal is always regarded as the place where student writ- ers’ juvenilia would be found.” It was then that Temper would make its debut as a home for stu- dent writers to showcase their written work, regardless of their major. This literary review accepts anything from poetry, to fiction pieces, to nonfiction creative pieces. This year Professors Jerry Blitefield, Lucas Mann, and Cait- lin O’Neil will be advising the 2015 issue along with this year’s Head Editor, Jill Shastany. When asking Shastany what they will be looking for when re- viewing submissions she stated, “I always like to keep an open mind; really anything that has some amount of literary merit.” “When reviewing submissions I keep an eye out for works that will evoke an emotion for readers,” she added. “As the title of the review is Temper I look for pieces that re- flect the current day and age.” From year to year the most pop- ular submissions are most usually poetry pieces; however it is en- couraged by Temper that students submit short stories, plays or cre- ative nonfiction pieces as those are equally interesting to the ed- itors. English major Kelsey Cestodio is eager to submit works of her own as well as looking into partic- ipating in the editing process, as this is also an option for students to get involved behind the scenes. of the magazine. Cestodio mentioned, “This will be a great opportunity for me as I’m looking forward to going to grad school for publishing.” Those interested in editing may email temper@umassd.edu to ex- press your interest. This year’s edition of Tem- per will be published online. They are looking forward to making a strong presence in the university. Both Blitefield and Shasta- ny emphasize that this year’s edi- tion is going to be a special one, renewing its energy by setting it- self apart from past issues. They also hope to extend the journal by hosting a reading in April. Details are still forthcom- ing and will be shared by email and posted around campus. You can also follow Temper on Twitter (@UMassTemper) to stay updated on events. Their tweet from February 26th encouraged students to share their works with the journal: “You may be riddled with self-doubt, but so is every other great writ- er! http://tinyurl.com/nap7qed #submitanyway #writethroughit.” The deadline for submissions is March 9th. Students’ creative works can be sent to temper@ umassd.edu to be considered for this year’s edition. This is open for students of all backgrounds and majors with a voice and a passion for writing! EDITOR: MATT LITCHFIELD MLITCHFIELD1@UMASSD.EDU PAGE 2 V. 32, ISSUE 19NEWS Every year, the student fee funds The Torch, Student Government Association, SAIL, Graduate Stu- dent Senate, The Center for Wom- en, Gender, and Sexuality, the Star Center Art Gallery, the Peer Health Educators, and the Spring Concert Planning Committee. Student leaders from across campus, including members of Student Government and class presidents, serve as the Student Fee Allocation Committee and meet each semester to decide how the funds are divided. Depending on the enrollment size, the student fee brings in about $1 million each year. Typi- cally, funding requests exceed $2 million. Last spring, the SFAC had to make some really tough cuts. We chose not to fund a spring con- cert, and to cut SAIL’s budget by about $80,000. Every department that requested funding faced sig- nificant cuts. Three years ago, Student Gov- ernment and the student body ap- proved a $50 student fee increase. However, the university denied the increase due to the size of the increase already imposed on the students due to other pressing needs. If this fee increase was enacted, it would add about $341,000 into the student fee allocation com- mittee. This fee increase could result in more programs by SAIL, more funding for student clubs and organizations, more funding for informative women, gender, and sexuality programming, and hopefully even a spring concert every year. It is also most likely that if students don’t support a $50 increase in the student fee that the increase will be applied to anoth- er fee. As an SGA, we believe it is in the best interest of students and their satisfaction for the increase to be applied to the student fee. Personally, I believe that the student fee increase is a necessity. As SGA Treasurer, I oversee fund- ing for student clubs and organi- zations. We cut student organi- zation requests by over $150,000. Pretty much every club suffered cuts, preventing them from put- ting on great events or going to conferences that might lead to employment. I think that a $50 in- crease would be worth it to every student on campus. It would serve as jolt to cam- pus life and make it more fun to be part of the UMass Dartmouth community. By CONNOR JOYCE CJOYCE1@UMASSD.EDU Contributing Writer SGA Update: Student Fees Proposal PHOTO COURTESY // STEPHANIE RUIZTemper is returning this year in a new digital format. Michelle Carter, 18, a high school student at King Philip Regional High School from Plainville, MA is being charged with involuntary manslaughter. The victim, Conrad Roy III, 18, died last July while idling his car in a Kmart parking lot in Fairhav- en. The death was an apparent suicide. Details have emerged that Car- ter, a good friend of Roy’s, aided in convincing Roy to end his own life. In a police report shared by The Sun Chronicle, Detective Scott Gordon of the Fairhaven Police Department said, “…she contin- ued to encourage him to take his own life… instead of telling him to stay out of the truck… Carter told him to ‘get back in.’” The district attorney’s office says, “Instead of attempting to assist him or notify his family or school officials, Ms. Carter is al- leged to have strongly influence his decision to take his own life, encouraged him to commit sui- cide and guided him in his en- gagement of activities which led to his death,” as reported by CBS Boston. Examiner.com mentions that Roy got out of his car, fearing his fate, but in his attempt to reach out for mental stability, Carter re- sponded, “Get back in.” CBS News reports that Carter and Roy, both of Plainville, MA, met in Florida, while both of their families were visiting the state. Roy’s grandmother Janice Roy spoke with CBS Boston about the alleged murder. “He was having problems with depression for a few years… But we were hoping, he seemed to be pulling out of it,” she said to CBS Boston. She continues, “He was in a fragile state. But I think he could have been manipulated not to.” When she learned about the texts, she says to CBS Boston, “I felt like the blood drained out of me. I don’t believe this, it’s too horrific.” Carter’s attorney, Joseph P. Cataldo, told the New Bedford Standard-Times that Carter is in- nocent. In an interview with the Standard-Times, he says, “This is terrible tragedy – a young man taking his own life.” He believes the District Attor- ney, “is trying to pin the blame on someone. I can’t understand why they brought the charge.” He continues, “They’re trying to claim there is manslaughter when they freely admit the boy took his own life. You can’t have it both ways. After Roy’s suicide in July of last year, Carter began rallying support for her deceased friend. Carter organized a softball tour- nament to raise money for mental health awareness in September of last year. The event, “Homers for Con- rad,” raised a reported $2,300 stat- ed on Carter’s Twitter page. The Sun Chronicle reports that Carter posted often about suicide prevention following her friend’s death. They report that on September 10, she tweeted, “National Suicide Awareness day, I wish more peo- ple understood. I love and miss you everyday Conrad. Help others #WeCanEndSuicide.” On September 21, she also retweeted a link for the suicide prevention hotline. The Sun Chronicle said that Janice Roy mentioned that “Con- rad was a good kid who had earned his boat captain’s license in only three weeks he went to work for the family’s marine sal- vage business.” Roy’s mother said to CBS News that she was living a “nightmare.” CBS Boston reports that Carter will appear in New Bedford Juve- nile Court for a pretrial hearing on April 17. By BRETT McCLEOD BMCCLEOD@UMASSD.EDU Assistant A&E Editor Prepare for Temper By STEPHANIE RUIZ SRUIZ@UMASSD.EDU Contributing Writer PHOTO COURTESY // ELIZABETH FRIAR—PHOTOGRAPHICS Plainville girl charged for murder This year at UMass Dartmouth, like other years that have passed, faculty, staff, and students have dedicated the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. According to an article from the University of the Pacific, black history month “allows each and every American to celebrate the rich traditions of African Ameri- cans while at the same time cele- brating those aspects of their own culture around their own positive contributions to society.” In this article, Cris T. Clay ar- gues that black history month is a time for younger generations to learn about portions of history that he believes are censored from traditional history classes. The month of February was filled with events such as the Black Lives Matter Forum that took place on Wednesday, Febru- ary 18. In attendance was Glen Ford, journalist and Executive Editor of the Black Agenda Report, whose main goal was to lead the Com- munity of UMass Dartmouth in an in-depth look at new and his- torical social movements that are taking place. On February 25, there was the “(1)ne Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race” presentation that was held in the Library Grand Reading Room. This event posed and answered questions such as what exactly is blackness and what does it mean to be black? Is blackness a matter of biology or consciousness? Who determines who is black and who is not? This particular presentation highlighted the lived experiences of individuals for who the one- drop rule exacts its influence most. In the United States, the one drop rule defines a black person as any person with any known black-African ancestry. Other events, such as the show- ing of documentary films and Oprah Winfrey’s Selma were all part of Black History Month. The Black History Month Stu- dent Talent Show wrapped up the celebration of this month. Accord- ing to Charlens Beneche, Vice President of Sigma Phi Rho Fra- ternity Incorporated, this was the 3rd annual Black History Month Show. The show was started two years by former President and Treasur- er of the Sigma Phi Rho Fraterni- ty, Hubert Thevenin Jr. and the former president of the Black Stu- dent Union, Olivia Uzodima Ekeh. “They both wanted to raise awareness for black cultures and give back to their community,” said Beneche. This year at the show they gave out free T-shirts to the first 200 people who came to the show to promote a sense of community on campus. The prof- its that they made will be going to a charity that has yet to be iden- tified. The entire celebration that took place during February would not have been possible without the cooperation and efforts between students, faculty, guest speakers and staff from the Frederick Dou- glass Unity House, Black Student Union (BSU), Haitian-American Student Association (HASA), Af- rican Student Union (ASA), and the Sigma Phi Rho Fraternity. Black History Month was co-sponsored by the Office of Di- versity, Equity and Inclusion Di- versity Council; the Black Studies Program; the Center for Women, Gender and Sexuality; Computing and Information Technology Ser- vices; the Arnold M. Dubin Labor Education Center and the Office of the Provost for Student Success. By DANAILE BENNETT DBENNETT2@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer Celebrating Black History Month
PAGE 3 V. 32, ISSUE 19NEWS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Amanda Butcher MANAGING EDITOR Molly Hillis HEAD DESIGN EDITOR Joseph Tavares NEWS EDITOR Matt Litchfield OPINIONS EDITOR Pamela Garnett A&E EDITOR T.J. Sprague SPORTS EDITOR Mark Ogle STAFF WRITERS Mackenzie Benjamin Danaile S. Bennett Steve Ciotti Jacob Condo Kassandra Edouard Justin McKinney Brett McLeod Douglas McCulloch Leah O’Keefe ASSISTANT DESIGN EDITORS Honey Apale Liana DePillo James Ferguson ADVERTISING MANAGER Kevin Cutler DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Nicholas Leverone DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANTS Saulo Gomes Deasia Gresham Jessica Flowers Kaylie Leite Eduard Trirog ADVISOR Chris Laib The UMass Dartmouth Torch is the student-run university newspaper. The Torch is published every Thursday during the academic year. The Torch’s Editorial Board is comprised of the Editor-in- Chief, Managing Editor, News Editor, Opinion Editor, A&E Editor, Sports Editor and the Design and Business staffs. The Editorial Board is responsible for all content except for the Opinion section pieces and “Letters to the Editor.” The opinion pieces are defined as editorials written by any member or group of the university or community. “Letters to the Editor” are defined as letters written by any member or group of the university or surrounding community. “Letters to the Editor” do not express any views held by The Torch staff and are strictly those of their authors. Any articles printed under the “Editorial” header are edited by the Opinion section editor, Pamela Garnett. Both pieces from the Opinion section and “Letters to the Editor” are subject to editing for space and clarity. The Torch is not obligated to print any of the Opinion section pieces or “Letters to the Editor.” No Torch article may be reprinted without the written consent of the Editor-in-Chief. The Torch office is located in Room 204 on the second floor of the Campus Center. Any member of the Editorial Board may be reached at x8158 or at torch@umassd. edu or their appropriate section e-mail. Advertising depicted in the paper does not necessarily express the views of The Torch and its staff. The Torch Staff About The Torch EDITOR: MATT LITCHFIELD MLITCHFIELD1@UMASSD.EDU Bryant offers master’s degree programs that are specifically designed for recent graduates who want to prepare for success in the competitive job market. • Individual Attention • Innovative Curriculum • International Focus “Coming out of grad school, I had leverage during the interviewing and negotiation process. It’s not just that I have an education or an MBA; I have a Bryant MBA.” Meredith Soper, Product Marketing Manager at EMC, a leading provider of IT storage hardware solutions. ONE-YEAR MBA PROGRAM (FULL TIME DAYS) TWO-YEAR MBA PROGRAM (PART TIME EVENINGS) MASTERS IN PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY – MPAc (FULL TIME DAYS) MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TAXATION (PART TIME) GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS (PART TIME) To learn more, visit www.gradschool.bryant.edu or call (401) 232-6230. BE IN DEMAND. peacecorps.gov - 855.855.1961 Peace Corps at UMass - Dartmouth Girl Rising Screening Monday, March 9 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. LARTS Room Number 116 Choose where you want to go. Apply in one hour. Make a difference overseas as a Peace Corps Volunteer
EDITOR: PAM GARNETT PAMELAMGARNETT@GMAIL.COM PAGE 4 V. 32, ISSUE 19OPINIONS & EDITORIALS I slowly bring myself up to a seated position in the dimly light room with a soothing, oriental music track playing in the background. Everyone in the class gently presses their palms together and bows their head at the end of our yoga practice. Kari, our yoga teacher smiles broadly and says, “As always the light within me bows to the light within you. Namaste.” Several yoga poses, awkward balancing efforts, and breathing exercises later, this is how all that energy is dissipated: with a message to honor the divine light within ourselves and others. In mainstream use, Namaste, which is an ancient Sanskrit greeting, is used as an everyday greeting such as ‘hello’ or ‘hi’, especially in India. However, the real beauty of the phrase blossoms from its translation which roughly means, "I bow to the God within you", or "The Spirit within me salutes the Spirit in you." This translation automatically elevates the level of the person in front of you from just a friend, just a relative or just an acquaintance to a human being who has been created from the same divine source and therefore deserves the same consideration and same respect as any other individual. The pressing of hands close to the heart entails a deeper meaning of respect for the other person while the bowing of the head is a gesture of surrendering our egos to allow for the wisdom of fellow human beings. This simple greeting is a strong statement which echoes humility once the impact of its meaning is truly reflected upon. Many of you graduating seniors must have read this statement several times on job postings: “We provide equal employment opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national original, age, or disability. We continually seek to build and maintain a workforce that reflects rich diversity.” Diversity is what makes us unique as a human race. We can be as different as snowflakes or reflect each other as a mirror. Each one of us has light (read auras), kindness, love and peace within us and we can only fully seek to be understood when we make an effort to understand and regard our fellow human beings as such. Take the curious case of the bonsai plant for example. Did you always think that the bonsai plant was a naturally miniature tree confined to its small growing pot? The answer is that the bonsai plant is not naturally miniature. It’s grown in such a way and its growth is stunted by continuously cutting its branches and roots and encasing it in a small growing area so that it remains that size. The human soul is just like a seed. It needs a conducive environment to flourish and reveal its true potential and nothing is more conducive than acceptance of a person as they come. I love campaigns which focus on inner beauty and personality of an individual rather than superficiality. Perhaps the reason most people leave a yoga or meditation class with a sense of complete tranquility is because every student is constantly reminded to honor their body, listen to what the body is telling you, respect personal and each other’s limitations all while being engaged in the most demanding three-legged downward dog pose or a relaxing child’s pose! (Yes, there is a child and happy baby pose in Yoga and they definitely make you feel like a toddler.) To quote Albert Schweitzer, “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” Namaste: The light within each one of us So I guess all you see standing here is just a female. Not the mother of your children, not the woman who does everything for you, not the one who washes, cooks, cleans, goes to school and has a career. You don’t see a female who can work just as hard as you or even better. You don’t see a female that has her own things and can take care of herself. See, if it was a few decades earlier, I would have believed the same thing too. But news flash males, we’ve got this and even though you may feel superior, we have this under control. We cannot deny that today, in this modern and somewhat feminist era, there is an abundance of smart, successful and independent women. These women have taken control over their lives and have the power to do whatever they want in our society, something that wasn’t possible, not so many years ago. I’m sick and tired of, and most of all disgusted with, males who think that females are just a piece of meat or someone who should just stay home and do house work. Sick and tired of males who see females as just an item. What is so wrong about a female who enjoys partying with her friends or taking the weekend off to not attend to your needs? Why is it such a bad thing for a female to be working the same position in a job field as you are? I do not label myself a feminist but I strongly believe that females and males should be treated equally. In most physical sense, I believe a female can do just as much a as a male or even better. According to the article “It’s a Fact that Women Get Paid Less Than Men. Stop Debating” written for The Huffington Post, even when women have and make "the choice" to do everything exactly the same as men they still come out behind. Controlling for things like educational attainment, number of hours worked and occupation, women make about five percent less than their male colleagues, according to a 2011 analysis by the St. Louis Federal Reserve. That amounts to about $35 a week, $1,750 a year or $52,500 over a 30 year career for a full-time worker. As women continue on in their careers that gap gets even wider, a study from the University of Chicago found. I believe that females need to receive better treatment from society. We are humans just as males and we can do anything we put our minds to just as our male companions. Maybe some males are just intimidated by how successful females are or they might just feel like they are superior. Either way, us as females should never feel inferior to the opposite sex. Females are just as valuable as males Netflix is an incredible thing, but I feel it might be ruining television. I’m not talking about cable television services (please kill cable), I mean individual series, such as Breaking Bad, Psych, The Office, etc. I’ve always been a film-buff kind of guy. I’m not much for Family Guy, and other off-color comedies purely made for “laffs.” It’s not really what I’m into. I love that shows are able to build these fantastic characters over the course of years. That’s incredible. I feel like it’s any writers dream to be able to have that much freedom. A book is confined to two hundred to three hundred thousand words bound one time, and distributed one time. If they’re lucky, they can create a series, but typically this must be planned. It’s an unreliable method of writing, as there’s so much risk involved. Film is just the same. You get about two hours to establish characters, make your viewers care about them, have a plot, conflict, and boom it’s over. In just two hours. What makes a great filmmaker or author is the ability to create characters and story that can draw you in and keep you there for the duration, and by the end you feel fulfilled. Television has so much more power than those mediums. Season after season, more and more conflicts arise, and more opportunities to build character come. If you watch The Sopranos from season one to its finale, you spent nearly eight years watching the characters go through their struggle, and learn about themselves and each other. The end of a Breaking Bad episode, especially towards the end of the season, is always painful. The wait for the next episode feels like an eternity. But that eternity is filled with so much. Casual discussions about the episode take place overtheweekwithyourfriends, coworkers, and professors. You spend time online looking up reactions, reviews, and theories for the next episode. You learn about the meanings of particular scenes. I’ve been watching Sons of Anarchy on Netflix since winter break, and I’m now on the final season. It has been an incredible show, but I felt like I was missing something. I think with a service like Netflix, binge watching can ruin a show. I’m on season seven of Sons and I am still forgetting certain characters’ names. I don’t get to see the general reaction to season four because I’ve already moved onto season five by the time I even think about it. I don’t get the week-to-week discussion with my friends. In fact, I have to actively avoid any discussions about the show because I’m too concerned it will be spoiled. Binging shows like this is dangerous. It’s still an entertaining experience to see the entirety of a series, but ultimately you’re losing a lot of the experience that you get with watching a show weekly. I think back to Breaking Bad, which I was able to watch live from season four to the end. Each week was indeed painful, and the wait was rough. As I mentioned, though, I could talk to anyone I wanted about it. I could go online and see the episode discussions just minutes after thousands of other online users had watched it. I could peruse the Breaking Bad message boards without worrying about spoilers, and I could read theories that weren’t years old, after the theories had been disproven. As an English major, I see shows at the stature of Sons of Anarchy and Breaking Bad to be susceptible to critical analysis. It’s a part of why I love film and TV so much. There are so many particular moments that can be discussed into the ground that when you dig deep enough you’ll end up on another planet. Rushing through a show loses a lot of that individual episodic allure. It’s not as open to critical analysis, and it’s not something you spend years absorbing and adoring. It’s just a show you watched over winter break. By BRETT McLEOD BMCLEOD@UMASSD.EDU Assistant A&E Editor The dangers of Netflix By DANAILE BENNETT DBENNETT2@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer As we’ve reached the end of the 2015 Black History Month, I couldn't help but ask myself something. Why is there a black history month? I mean February is a month packed with Valentine’s Day, fashion week, the Grammy’s, NBA All-star Weekend, and the list continues. With so many events going on, who really had time to sit down and reflect on the greats that have launched the civil rights movement into full throttle? If there is a black history month, why isn’t there a white/ Caucasian month? And when is National Asian Awareness Month going to become a thing? Did this month contribute to eliminating racial or cultural ignorance? The list of questions can really go on and I could answer them with the following responses. As far as time to reflect on the greats, with all of February’s cold chaos perhaps there is no time for reflection. I’m also not very sure that a white history month is really necessary; that’s what all of those censored US history classes are for. For all I know, those who are ignorant to African American culture most likely won’t learn very much during this month. Given all of my questions and answers, I’ve come to terms with understanding something that is very important, it is that the answer to all of these questions is a matter of perspective. Yes I could go on and on about the way people don’t pay attention, or that no one will care, but the fact is that focusing on the negative aspects is not going to do anything to contribute to awareness for this month. So what should be done? How can we come together to spread awareness and give credit to those who were brave enough to rise against oppression? It begins by banding together with those who share the common purpose. Next is, instead of focusing on what’s wrong, take the time to focus on how to solve those problems. Then put those plans into action. When seeking advice from UMassD Speech Communication Instructor Professor Kalyana Champlain, she made many interesting statements that helped me broaden my view on issue. What stood out the most to me was when Champlain responded by stating, “I urge us to keep the higher goal in mind and not use our energy questioning it's integrity - but to see it as a platform, using our energy to appreciate the awareness that we can bring during this month. I encourage my students to question always, but to do so with a greater purpose in their hearts.” We must remember that regardless of the circumstance, black history month is a time to not only reflect but make people aware that there were people who risked their lives to accomplish their goals. As a result, this month shouldn’t end in a simple reflection, but to be inspired by the accomplishments of people such as Booker T. Washington, Martin Luther King Jr., Oprah, Malcolm X, and many many more. Reflect, be inspired, and take action to continue the legacy of the great African Americans who came came before us. Remember also to maintain a positive focus. BY STEPHANIE RUIZ SRUIZ@UMASSD.EDU Contributing Writer BY RABEYA ROPANI RROPANI@UMASSD.EDU Contributing Writer Putting Black History Month into perspective PHOTO COURTESY // MASHABLE.COM
The Walking Dead is a harrowing tale of survival and humanity in a world overrun by a zombie plague, which deals with the complicated topics of morality in an apocalyptic sting. It’s a show that depicts graphic violence and gore on a level that most channels simply don’t allow. Yet what had viewers foaming at the mouth recently was a consensual kiss shared by Aaron and Eric, an openly gay-couple on the show. Not the gore or anything else, but the expression of love by two people. Let that sink in for a second. Loyal viewers of the show have watched things happen on screen that make their blood run cold, and I don’t just mean gore.Therearescenesdepicting or suggesting sexual assault, torture, child-molestation, cannibalism, mercy killing, and the killing of children. All of which is controversial and disturbing; but God forbid two male characters end up kissing. At least that’s what viewers posting homophobic comments on Twitter seem to believe. Keep in mind that it was just a few months ago before the mid-season finale that a male and female character were naked and having sex on screen. So let’s not pretend they care about “decency” in a show where corpses walk and feed on the living. As our nation takes such positive strides towards the realization of gay-rights and other pressing social issues, it can be easy to forget that homophobic people such as this still exist. What really sickens me in this case is the hypocrisy inherent in the situation. People claim that things like a kiss sicken them, and yet other things in the media don’t seem to faze them. The gore in The Walking Dead is actually one of the more pleasant examples. While the fact that a gay couple exists in popular media is a scandal, nobody bats an eye at films that deliberately use rape, abuse, and sexual assault as shock-value gimmicks. Look at 50 Shades of Grey, which capitalizes on what is essentially an abusive relationship because it happens to be in the context of something that has been perceived as sexy. Not just that, it’s been glorified to seem like an exotic ideal, when in reality it’s sick. Let me put it to you this way: the actor playing the male lead was so disgusted by what he had to portray in the films that he thought about quitting the franchise. Before 50 Shades of Grey came out in theaters, you couldn’t even move without seeing an advertisement or seeing someone nose-deep into the book. It was absolutely everywhere, and yet nowhere did you see people deriding it, because it was the hot new thing that people wanted to be excited about. Yet when two men who display devotion to one another in nothing more scandalous than a kiss, people think it’s depraved. What makes this even stranger is that people didn’t cause nearly as much hubbub when Tara began dating another woman on the show. It wouldn’t be a stretch to suggest that the viewers who were fine with latter relationship but had a problem with the new one are not only homophobic but have misogynistic tendencies. While it’s casually littered throughout media, we can also see it with the popularity of the 50 Shades franchise. In the relationship between the two women, these people may have convinced themselves that there was something erotic about it. Many people even tweeted as much when the episode aired, claiming that while this had been hot, two men kissing was disgusting. It’s a theme that, as a member of the LGBTQA community, I’ve seen many times. It appears to be that, in their minds, the two women are there for their sexual enjoyment, but seeing two men together seems to confuse these viewers. How can two men be together when men are supposed to be dominant? Wouldn’t that mean that in relationships that partners are supposed to be equal partners? Seeing this confuses their perceptions and forces them to face the truth about what relationships should be, but they don’t want to do that. Things for these people are comfortable as they are because it works specifically to benefit them. This is why 50 Shades is so wildly popular. BDSM is not inherently evil. When done properly, it is a safe way for consenting persons to engage in intimate and exciting acts. However, in 50 Shades of Grey we see the abuse of this practice, and therefore of the submissive female protagonist of the story. Anyone who knows anything about proper BDSM will tell you that the way the male lead in 50 Shades of Grey treats his submissive partner is abuse to the extreme. It is a story about manipulation and physical and emotional abuse gussied up through the eyes of a victim that doesn’t want to realize what’s happening. Yet it’s been everywhere. It’s been everywhere because it does a neat little job of telling people that not only should women be subservient, but that all relationships should be this one-sided. Once again, the male should be perceived as the dominant figure, while the woman is there to please them. It is a message that has repeated in media since a man picked up a pen, convinced that this is the way it should be. The Walking Dead has been a very exploratory show in the concepts of humanity that actually happen. In it we can see the worst of what we can be in our racism, sexism, relentless brutality, and just plain hatred towards one another. However, in the midst of the horrors committed by the living and the dead, we see what can only be described as the best of our nature. Compassion, understanding, sacrifice, forgiveness and love are the things that keep them human. And it happens to a group comprised of different race, gender, and sexuality. Maybe it’s time that those viewers who posted those comments actually started watching. They might just learn how to be human themselves. EDITOR: PAM GARNETT PAMELAMGARNETT@GMAIL.COM PAGE 5 V. 32, ISSUE 19OPINIONS & EDITORIALS Reporters seem to forget that women have minds and that their bodies are just the platform which their opinions, emotions, and intelligence stand on. During the Oscars, Reese Witherspoon and Patricia Arquette showed that their voices and influence as actresses held much more interest than the gowns they were sporting. Our fellow feminists showed the world and their audience that no longer would silence be tolerated. In a post on Instagram, Reese Witherspoon spread awareness to the campaign/ movement #AskHerMore. She wrote, “Love this movement #AskHerMore … have you heard of it? It’s meant to inspire reporters to ask creative questions on the red carpet.” She announced what she was wearing earlier via Instagram so there would be no questions like that directed towards her, continuing to drive home the message of the movement. With the tone set early in the evening, Witherspoon told ABC’s interviewer, Robin Roberts, that, “This is a movement to say that we’re more than just our dresses. There are 44 nominees this year that are women and we are so happy to be here and talk about the work we’ve done. It’s hard being a woman in Hollywood, or any industry.” Witherspoon then garnered support from celebrities such as Lena Dunham, Shonda Rhimes, Maria Shriver and Amy Phoeler echoing her stance on what an important movement this was and how conversations should be directed elsewhere. The #AskHerMore campaign did not start with Witherspoon however; the Twitter hashtag campaign was started by the Representation Project last February with the effort to discourage the normal questions given to the ladies of Hollywood and the entertainment industry. I remember seeing it but thought nothing of it, but my sentiments were on par with theirs. I saw the trend that no one else dare spoke about: women being asked about fashion and the men, well, they get asked about their dreams, wishes and thoughts. The men got the intriguing questions while the women faded to black. Personally, it boggles my mind when women are always asked ‘who are you wearing?’ All that needs to be said to satisfy that question is reiterate the name or remember the face of the designer. That just gives credit to the designer when the focus should be on the actress. Just because they are women does not mean as soon as they hit the red carpet, they are gushing to boast about their gowns. If that was the case, these women would have hit the runaway and never looked back. Hollywood is great at breaking boundaries but they have continued to fail at breaking the mold that is sexism. Women are already imprisoned with stereotypes due to their gender on a day to day basis; Hollywood does not need to become that added pressure. Like Witherspoon said, women are more than their dresses. Clothes do not define a person, especially when it comes to the Oscars. It isn’t an award ceremony that goes to the best dressed; it is about talent and work ethic. Women should not fade to black, we are more than that, we are better than that. Women have something that is priceless and timeless. We have jobs, start families, and get an education all in a day’s work. So reducing us to ‘who are you wearing’ does not insult you, it insults us. Sure, there are bigger problems regarding women and their role in this society but before we can fight those battles – the big ones – the small ones must be seen as just as important. If Bradley Cooper gets to be asked questions regarding his process on how to channel Chris Kyle for American Sniper, then Reese Witherspoon should be asked about how her role in Wild made her think of her own self-discovery process if she had one. Just as Cooper can give a riveting response to questions like that, Witherspoon can do the same. Hollywood needs to start taking women in their industry seriously, they have much more to offer than the dull droning or fake enthusiasm of what they are wearing. A woman’s worth means a lot and if society is starting, surely but slowly, to see that then Hollywood needs to get on track. BY KASSANDRA EDOUARD KEDOUARD@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer #AskHerMore PHOTO COURTESY // LATAMWILL.ORG PHOTO COURTESY //MOVIEPILOT.COM By JACOB CONDO JCONDO@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer How different franchises show us how to be human: The Walking Dead versus 50 Shades
There is nothing more wasteful than a lush, green lawn. Urban or backyard gardening is rapidly spreading in cities all over the country and for good reason. According to the EPA’s website, the average American household uses 320 gallons of water per day, 30% of which is used outdoors. Landscape irrigation sucks up approximately nine billion gallons of H2O a day. Now, you might be thinking, “But wouldn’t a garden use just as much water?” You would be surprised! Greenthumbs have been using methods of rain collection and slow-release irrigation for centuries that still work well today. Besides, wouldn’t it make more sense to use water to produce delicious, locally grown produce instead of useless blades of grass no one is allowed to walk on anyway? Not to mention all of the fossil fuels wasted to transport produce we can grow on our own. Sure, it’s great to buy organic produce but when it is shipped from Argentina, is it really worth it? Water waste aside, growing your own fruits, nuts, fungi and vegetables is an incredibly rewarding experience. Heidi Godman, executive editor of the Harvard Health Letter wrote about the health perks of growing your own food in 2012. Benefits from being more inclined to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to the simple pleasure of a perfectly ripe, fresh picked tomato being an experience no pale, flavorless grocery store tomato shipped across the country weeks ago will ever deliver. “Growing your own food isn’t rocket science,” she says. It’s true! Most vegetables require only a little compost and regular watering to burst with colorful, in-season bounty. Gardening, even just a small window herb crop, is also beneficial to the psyche. Beyond the satisfaction gained in growing something you will eat, gardening is said to decrease overall stress. A study published in the Journal of Health Psychology claims that gardening beat out reading as the more effective stress reliever. So what’s a college student to do to gain the benefits of urban farming? Well, you could grow a small pot of herbs in your dorm window, some will even flourish under a simple CFL shop light. If you live off- campus, set up a small garden this year on your porch or in your yard. You could also rent space in a community space, like Helfand Farm on Chase Road just down the street from campus. If you can’t grow your own, consider visiting a local farm stand this season and support local agriculture. Dartmouth is bursting with small farms and both Brix County and Silverbrook Farms are within a couple of miles of UMass Dartmouth. Growing your own food is liberating and pleasurable, give it a go this year! Bill Nye, everyone’s favorite science guy, has done an “about face” on the topic of genetically modifying crops. This is a big deal. Nye, who has previously wrote against GMOs in his book Undeniable, has visited everyone’s least favorite corporation and decided to side with the scientists. Bill Nye no longer believes there is something “fundamentally problematic” with GMO crops, according to The Washington Post. There’s a big discrepancy between the public’s opinion on GMOs and scientists’ opinions. Public opinion is very low, while scientists’ opinion is very high. 52 percent of the public thinks GMOs are unsafe, according to ABC News, and thirteen percent aren’t sure what to think. Almost everyone believes foods that contain GM crops should be labeled: 93 percent. By age, the statistics get even more interesting. People over 45 are more likely to think GMOs are unsafe, in comparison with their younger counterparts. Why the discrepancy? Alan Leshner, the CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, the AAAS, said, “There is a disconnect between the way in which the public perceives the state of science and science’s position on a variety of issues.” The most popular of those issues are climate change, evolution, vaccination, and genetically modified foods. While about a third of the public believes GMOs are safe to eat, 88 percent of scientists believe GMOs are safe, according to livesciencee.com. It’s interesting to note that scientists also seem more pessimistic about the growth of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and manufacturing) fields than the layman. Basic STEM subjects in elementary school in America generally don’t measure up to the same subjects in other countries, but I digress. The discrepancies are different for each case, but in the case of genetically modified foods, it’s most likely a case of miscommunication, according to Leshner. Scientists need to figure out how to translate their science to terms that people will understand and listen to. What we have now is a term that is generally accepted as bad because of Monsanto. The company that produced DDT and Agent Orange is promoting this new crop that has pesticides built into it? If you only hear that information, you won’t like GMOs either. But now, we have a new genetically modified food that was recently approved to be grown in the United States, the Arctic apple, and the public is going to have to like it or not because it’s coming. The Arctic apple is an apple that has been modified to suppress its natural browning enzyme. There are plans to make crops that are resistant to flood and disease. “Golden rice” was supposed to feed the world, and with some research and more edits in its genetic code, it might become a viable crop to feed the world. But without positive public opinion, science isn’t going to be able to put these products on the market. Bill Nye, backstage after an appearance with Bill Maher, said, “I went to Monsanto, and I spent a lot of time with the scientists there, and I have revised my outlook, and I’m very excited about telling the world. When you’re in love, you want to tell the world.” I’ve told you about my opinion on Monsanto. I don’t like the way the corporation is run, and I don’t like many of the practices they are involved with. You can’t patent life, and it’s not fair to not allow biodiversity. Making money is arguably important, but when you’re suing farmers because their plants pollenated with your plants, something’s wrong. If the scientists that work for Monsanto convinced Bill Nye to change his outlook on GMOs, though, maybe I should give them a chance. It makes selective breeding easier, and we can prevent plant disease. If you’re using genes from plants we’re already eating, where’s the problem? Wecan’tknowforcertainthat there won’t be environmental changes when we plant GM crops, but we can’t be certain that organic crops won’t cause environmental changes either. Superweeds are a problem. The fact that some of my food is classified as a pesticide is a problem. But some GMOs actually are safe, and that’s where the public disagrees with scientists. EDITOR: PAM GARNETT PAMELAMGARNETT@GMAIL.COM PAGE 6 V. 32, ISSUE 19OPINIONS & EDITORIALS BY AMANDA BUTCHER ABUTCHER@UMASSD.EDU Editor-in-Chief BY PAM GARNETT PAMELAMGARNETT@GMAIL.COM Opinions Editor We move through a sea of shared spaces in life. From our dorms, apartments, and homes to our classrooms and offices, we spend the vast majority of our time surrounded by others. And when we go out of these places – into restaurants, parks, museums, beaches, theaters, churches, and elsewhere – we continue to find ourselves in social spaces. The effects of these shared spaces on our behaviors and thoughts are profound. The roads that we share with motorists, cyclers, and pedestrians can make us elated when we hit every green light, and can make us see red when we get cut off when merging on to the highway. But what if the effects of shared space went deeper than flashes of joy or anger? What if our very presence in a shared space affected our thought life in a way that wouldn’t be possible otherwise? The philosophic school of ontology studies the concept of “being.” One ontological philosopher, Anne-Marie Willis, wrote a paper about the effect of design on our being. Its title, “Everything we design in turn designs us back,” highlights how even the design of a space can play a role in designing who we are and how we think. Dull and drab as UMass Dartmouth may be, it was designed by Paul Rudolph to be an “academic utopia.” His intentions are clear when you look at how he designed the campus as a space to be shared by students, faculty, and staff: the various styles of seating “pits” scattered across campus show how committed he was to creating a shared social atmosphere. There’s a long, fascinating history behind shared spaces. Places like the Governor’s Palace Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia were meant to be places of devout reflection as well as a symbol of class and status. The people who worked and enjoyed these spaces both engaged in them, but were effected by them differently because of how they were permitted by other participants to relate to it. Even when we try to get away from all the people in our lives, from all the shared spaces we have built out of a deep need for connection, we find ourselves in other types of shared spaces. The best examples of these are digital worlds. Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr are more than just a dialogue or a communicative and rhetorical exchange: they are all innately social. World of Warcraft and other MMORPGs aim to literally create spaces for people in share, painting them as fantastically as possible. There are spaces that we keep for only for ourselves, and there are spaces that we can’t be a part of. Whether its our beliefs, our race, or our sexuality, there is always a characteristic that we outwardly express that plays a role in how we enter and engage in shared spaces, and how we permit others to enter our personal spaces. If this sounds like the synopsis of a thesis project, that’s because it kind of is. I am fascinated by the function of shared spaces in society, in literature, in history and in my life. It’s a topic I want to explore and share, be it in newsprint or blogposts, theses or projects. I might be crazy, but there’s a part of me that crazy to start exploring this world of shared and overlapping spaces. Besides: what’s a thesis if not a long editorial? “What’s so funny?” Over the years the answer to this question has changed as comedy has evolved from the fun-loving slapstick style to what we see in films today. Has anyone ever watched a movie and thought, “Why do people think this is so great?” This is a constant recurring question from me, especially when watching recent episodes of Saturday Night Live, or movies like Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. Many people have come to love and consistently quote films like these, but instead they make me wonder what happened to the classic comedy of older generations, where stars like Dom DeLuise, Mel Brooks, and Sid Caesar reigned supreme. Though they were some of the greats of their time, as the next generation came along they did not disappoint with their style of comedy. Take for instance the film Planes, Trains, and Automobiles starring Steve Martin and John Candy. The comedic duo have vastly different personalities – Martin being an uptight type A, while Candy is more of a free spirit. Throughout the film the two mengetintohilarioussituations that are primarily initiated by Candy’s lack of common sense, creating hysteric moments of anxiety from Martin. However funny the film may be, though, it contains one key element that most stupid comedies today do not have – a story. Now, I’m not talking about a general outline where the main characters have a destination to get to and that’s all there is to it; I mean that each character has a background, personal problems, and obstacles of their own that develops their character and works itself into the story. In Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, we think the whole time that John Candy is just this idiot who you can criticize as much as you want, and he’ll still be your friend. But as the film progresses we see moments of vulnerability and bursts of emotion from the character, expressing the depths of his personality and his ability to be hurt, too. If I watched this movie today with friends, I would find that some wouldn’t enjoy these emotional moments because it is a “mood killer.” People want to see non-stop funny scenes where the characters stay immature, which usually goes on to an even more stupid sequel. The epitome of this genre of film is the movie Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not saying this movie does not have its funny moments, but to say that Anchorman needed a sequel is questionable. With the first film we get a great cast of oddball characters that eventually all reach their goal towards the end of the film, but what is really the purpose in the second film? We get a lot of sketch comedy; so much so that if we broke down the film by each scene, each one could be used as a random skit on a SNL. And maybe it is just me, but when they recreate the fight scene between the various news stations, it felt like they just got as many famous people as they could to fit within the scene. Though it was a cool shock factor when first watching it, it seems unnecessary to have all of those people in one scene. Why not make some of those cameos all throughout the movie? I think that the difference between today’s humor and classic humor is that people want to get a laugh quick without having to really take time to focus on the deeper meaning behind the characters and the storyline. It is easier to excessively swear and throw out sexual innuendoes to get younger people to laugh, but at the same time I can’t help but think that it is doing an injustice to the great empire of comedy that was built by so many hardworking, diligent comedians of the past. BY LEAH O’KEEFE LOKEEFE@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer BY MATTHEW LITCHFIELD MLITCHFIELD1@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer Evolution of new age comedy brings feelings of nostalgia Shared spaces: The most pervasive part of life Bill Nye: Are GMO crops problematic? PHOTO COURTESY //BRANDONHILLPHOTOS.COM Less lawns, more food!
The Legend of Zelda is one of Nintendo’s longest-standing franchises. In an effort to revi- talize the best comes The Leg- end of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D. Originally released on the Nintendo 64 in 2000, just a year after the landmark Oca- rina of Time, Majora’s Mask puts you in the role of Link in the unnervingly familiar land of Termina. If you’ve never played Majo- ra’s Mask, but have dipped your feet into the Zelda franchise, it may not be what you’re expect- ing. Glancing up at the sky is a moon with a face that stares deeply at the earth it’s slow- ly pulling towards. With just three days until its descent, it’s Link’s job to save Termina. Along the way you collect masks, all of which give Link new qualities, traits, abili- ties, and even forms. Over the course of the adventure, Link embodies three of the famil- iar species from the land of Hyrule, the tree-like Deku, the rocky Goron, and the hu- man-fish hybrid Zora. With these masks, it shifts focus slightly further from items. Each of the three trans- formative masks hold different abilities which alter the way dungeons are solved, making for an element that had not been seen in the Zelda fran- chise. Here we are now, with a re- make on the 3DS. The port was handled by Nintendo and the company Grezzo, who also helped with the port of Ocari- na of Time 3D. A remake for Majora’s Mask, which some may call a cult classic, has been long desired. In 2011, an online campaign called “Operation Moonfall” began, which hoped to bring notice of the fan’s desire for a Majora’s Mask remake to Nin- tendo. While it’s impossible to trace the remake back to this campaign, they did garner an extraordinary amount of atten- tion, holding over 46 thousand likes on their Facebook page, along with other forms of ex- posure through press and so- cial media. Majora’s Mask 3D takes what made Ocarina of Time 3D so special and brings it to Ter- mina. Looking up, the once polygonal brooding face is now a haunting, orange-eyed nightmare, the moon holding a horrible grimace as it shifts towards Termina. Clock Town, the center of Termina, feel much more alive than it once did back in 2000. The town’s been slightly rear- ranged, making much better use of the space provided. For example, the one save spot has been moved direct- ly behind the Clock Tower, as has the bank. Depositing your money right before you go back in time is without the burden of going to three parts of town. In the original, saving was only possible at owl statues, which provided a warp point when playing the “Song of Soaring” on your instrument. Now, smaller owl statues have been planted all over the world of Termina, making progress much simpler on the handheld device. These statues don’t provide an access point for teleporta- tion, but they do allow you to save your progress. Previously, long sessions were required, making the game much more difficult than it should have been. Losing progress was a common oc- currence, but with the addition of these owl statues, it’s easy to play for a bit, then put the system down, just as handheld gaming should be. Also carried over from Oca- rina of Time 3D is the Sheikah Stone, a helping hand for those in need of guidance. It provides visions, ones that indicate where Link should venture to next when he’s stuck in a rut. It’s helpful for newcomers to the series, but seasoned veter- ans will most likely avoid it. Minor changes here and there, visual improvements, and ease of access to menu items with the touch screen all make for an incredible experi- ence on the 3DS. Majora’s Mask is an incred- ible game. It features some of the most emotional storylines contained in any Zelda game. It is also the boldest title in the series, pitting Link not against a villain who has stolen a prin- cess, but against the end of hu- manity. The world of Termina is a sullen land. There are people who can’t stand the thought of the end of the world, there are those who don’t believe the end is coming, and there are those accepting their fate, allowing the time they have to be the best time possible. The portrayal of these peo- ple is what that makes this title so special. The end is nigh, and the people don’t know what to do. Majora’s Mask 3D is not a completely different game. The small changes it does make on the 3DS create an exceptional package for one of the best Zel- da titles ever. I cannot recom- mend it enough, for long time fans, or complete newcomers. This past Saturday was the 3rd annual Black History Month Show. Opening with a slideshow honoring civil rights icons, the show consisted of various acts showcasing the importance of black excellence. Responsible for making such an event possible are, the Black Student Union (BSU), the Hai- tian American Student Associ- ation (HASA), as well as their organized planning commit- tee. Also responsible are, the Chancellor Divinna Grossman, the Office of Diversity, the Unity House, Sigma Phi Rho Fraternity and Anthony Baird. This event included show stopping performances from Charlens Beneche, Pan African dance group, Sulaiman & Dar- lande, as well as Jan Powell, Asia Suttles and Isaiah Gomes. With much support from a lively and interactive audience, this event proved to be a suc- cess. So what did it take for this event to be pulled together? When speaking with BSU President Kharlita Chambers Walker she described the chal- lenges of organizing the event. “The most challenging part of planning was making sure that each committee member kept track of their responsibil- ities because an event of this scale needed the commitment of each member,” said Walker. BSU member Andrea Moore also described some the plan- ning process that took place. Moore stated, “The process was a long one as each detail needed to be accounted for, from booking the auditorium, to finding performers, as well as a guest speaker. The plan- ning needed to start nearly a year before the event to assure that it runs smoothly.” When asking them about the message they were looking to send out to students through- out the show, Walker empha- sized the way she wanted students to understand the Af- rican American Culture. Also that there are plenty of accom- plishments that need to be rec- ognized as they have also con- tributed to shaping American Culture. Moore followed up with mentioning that she hoped that students would also un- derstand the importance of Black excellence. This in itself is highlighting the positive as- pects of the African American culture while learning to de- fuse negative and repressive stereotypes which hinder the progression of the culture as a whole. The students of UMass Dart- mouth shared some of their per- spective on the show and what they took from the experience. English Major Cherise Bulgar enthusiastically said, “Being African American myself I be- lieved that the show was suc- cessful in displaying that my culture has positive aspects that are worth celebrating and I felt empowered to continue the legacy of my ancestors.” Graphic design and Spanish Major, Michelle Chin was ex- cited to share her experience stating, “I went into the show with no expectations nor as- sumptions but I was surprised by the sense of community I felt in the auditorium, and it was very awesome to get some insight into a culture that I’m not familiar with. Everyone who went on stage displayed immense passion and that re- sulted in evoking powerful emotions from me as well. The show ended with an energetic performance titled “Rhythms of Africa,” a dance displaying the power, feroci- ty, as well as the passion that these student performers have for their culture. This recipro- cated in leaving the audience full of energy and a positive memory for those who attend- ed. The Philosophy Association hosted a talk on the philos- ophy of House of Cards last Wednesday, just in time for the premiere of the show’s third season. The critically acclaimed po- litical drama centers on United States Congressman Frank Un- derwood. After President Gar- rett Walker passes Underwood over for a position in has cab- inet as the United States Sec- retary of State, Congressman Underwood vows to seek re- venge by sabotaging Walker’s presidency to the point where Walker must resign. Philosophy professor Dr. Maureen Eckert hosted the presentation. She tied a num- ber of famous philosophical principles to the show to help explain the motives of each character and their success or failure in the show’s universe. Central to her argument is her view of the House of Cards universe. She says the House of Cards universe is mostly sim- ilar to our own, but there is a key difference: it is a universe where every character is either an uncompromising idealist, or corrupt and ruthless. Those who are uncompro- mising idealists simply can- not survive in the House of Cards universe: they will be destroyed by the corrupt and the ruthless. Every character can be divided into these two camps, which determines their overall fate as the show pro- gresses. President Garrett Walker is a prime example of an uncom- promising idealist: young, ea- ger to stick to his conception of morality, always trying to do the right thing. Frank Under- wood, by contrast, is corrupt and ruthless. He is able to easi- ly squash those uncompromis- ing idealists who stand in his way. During the discussion Dr. Eckert fit the House of Cards universe into several famous philosophical problems. Per- haps the most important prob- lem is the problem of dirty hands. The problem of dirty hands states that political leaders must commit immoral acts in order to lead effective- ly. Frank Underwood embroils this principle flawlessly, and is one of the reasons he is able to take down his morally pure enemies who are not able or willing to embrace this line of thinking. Dr. Eckert also brought up several key concepts from classical Greek philosopher Plato’s famous book The Re- public. The work outlines Pla- to’s thoughts on individual and political justice. Dr. Eckert discussed the principle of a perfectly unjust man. The principle emerged from a thought experiment in The Republic which questions whether or not a perfectly just or perfectly unjust person is happier and more successful. Dr. Eckert noted that Under- wood is the perfect image of a perfectly unjust man – ruth- less, power-hungry, and seem- ingly successful over his per- fectly just opponent. She cited several characters as perfectly just men, includ- ing Lucas Goodwin, a journal- ist for the fictional Washing- ton Herald who tries to take down Underwood. All of these characters fail and despite being perfectly just, are por- trayed as unjust. Goodwin, for instance, is convicted of crimi- nal charges and his profession- al career is ruined. Another key principle Dr. Eckert brought up is the theme of addiction in House of Cards. Dr. Eckert noted that even at the surface, addiction is ram- part in the series, both visi- bly and invisibly guiding each character’s actions. Doug Stamper, Frank Underwood’s Chief of Staff and designated fall person, suffers from alco- hol addiction. The theme of addiction ex- tends far beyond the tradition- al topics, Dr. Eckert explained. Unconsciously, each character holds an addiction that guides their moral thoughts. For Frank Underwood, he is addicted to power. Lucas Goodwin and Ja- nine Skorsky, another journal- ist in the show, are addicted to the truth – a fatal addiction in the show’s universe. The philosophy of House of Cards is just one of sever- al events UMass Dartmouth’s Philosophy Association has put on that connects popular culture to philosophy, said the organization’s president, Jessi- ca Latta. In the past, the club has hosted talks on the philos- ophy of several popular televi- sion shows, including Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad. EDITOR: T.J.SPRAGUE TSPRAGUE@UMASSD.EDU PAGE 7 V. 32, ISSUE 19ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Philosophy Association takes on House of Cards A powerful display of black excellence Majora’s Mask 3D: Making the best better By DOUGLAS McCULLOCH DMCCULLOCH@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer By BRETT McLEOD BMCLEOD@UMASSD.EDU Assistant A&E Editor PHOTO COURTESY //DAILYSTAR-UK.CO.UK PHOTO COURTESY //HIDDENTRIFORCE.COM By STEPHANIE RUIZ SRUIZ@UMASSD.EDU Contributing Writer
EDITOR: T.J.SPRAGUE TSPRAGUE@UMASSD.EDU PAGE 8 V. 32, ISSUE 19ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT By JUSTIN McKINNEY JMCKINNEY@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer Birdman soars to great heights 2014 Forest Hills Drive: J.Cole’s return The Variety Show: Underrated opportunity The Variety Show is exactly what it sounds like: a talent show for students to show their theatrical skills. Last Friday night, 20 Cent Fiction present- ed its 8th Annual Variety Show to a crowd of around forty stu- dents or so. While sitting in the audi- ence, waiting for the show to begin, I couldn’t help but frown at the small turn out. There could have been talent onstage, and it would remain unknown and underappreci- ated because not even a third of the auditorium was filled. Before I could go into the mat- ter of facts, the lights dimmed down and the show began. It began with UMass Dart- mouth’s improv group, The MacGyver Experience, laugh- ing it up with improv games and shoe throwing. They were followed by the first perfor- mance of the night, a duet of a new Broadway classic, “What is this Feeling?” from Wicked featuring the two hosts Megan Sullivan and Samantha Egge. After the opening, John Dal- ton, Andrew Sullivan, and Bri- an Applebee performed a jazz number. The audience was treated to a performance of Chicago’s “When You’re Good to Mama”, which would have brought Queen Latifah her- self onto her feet, by the sassy Emma Givney. Following the rousing num- ber, the show then took a del- icate twist through a stunning and soulful dance number to “A Drop in the Ocean” per- formed by the enchanting Courtney Franco. Then, the audience was then introduced to a new mu- sical renovation created by the performer himself, Jus- tin Bloomberg, that mixed Dubstep, accapella, beatbox- ing, beepbop, fusion jazz, and hysterical improv, that was dubbed “Jubstep”. The audience was then giv- en a sneak preview of UMass Dartmouth’s musical produc- tion of Grease with the song “Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee” sung by Tiffany Pinarreta with Nathan Taratino on piano. Up next was another Broad- way number from Into the Woods, sung by Josh LaBonte and Ryan Tamulevicz playing the greatly dramatic and tal- ented Prince Charming broth- ers in “Agony”. The show continued into the riveting dark gloom that was Dan Goldberg’s rendition of Edgar Allen’s Poe The Ra- ven. The eerie mood was dis- missed with a comedic light hearted parody of Meghan Trainor’s hit “All About that Bass” called “All about that Space” written and performed by Trekkies Emma Givney and Alyssa Steen, of course after a moment of silence in honor of the late Leonard Nimoy. The show came to near a close with the always elec- trifying acapella group Men- tal Note, with renditions of “Gone, Gone, Gone” by Phillip Phillips and “Give me Love” by Ed Sheeran. The show closed with the head banging awe- someness that is Sic Vita. It was the last perfomance than changed my outlook on the audience turnout. During this performance in particular, the band allowed the audience to get near the stage and dance. Surpsingly enough, many stu- dents did. First one or two, then more trickled down to the front. Eventually there was a great pit of students jumping up and down, whipping their hair around, and just enjoying the music. I realized that there is a humble charm in a small audi- ence. In large crowds, the con- nection between the audience and the performer can seem less personal. It can also in- timidate any artist, escpecially fresher artists, to perform be- fore a vast sea of strangers. Here were just young adults coming together to appreciate theater, art, and trying to have a good time. Here, the first middle row was filled up by students who just came to sup- port one good friend. Here the audience wants to watch and encourage the artist and will have fun doing it. Most import- nantly, first timers can have a chance to present themselves without the hype and anxiety that comes with a large crowd. If you are a performer who just wants to get your hands dirty with a live audience ex- perience, this is the perfect op- purtunity to get over the usual case of stage jitters. After the show I went back- stage to ask the performers a few questions. The question that got the most response was what they would say to performers thinking about au- ditioning next year, and most of them said the same thing: just do it, which psychology major and first timer Justin Bloomberg said. Bloomberg even admits that it he just jumped into auditions when he saw the sign for it, jokingly claiming that it was “improv all the way.” Harley Keith, a metals and jewlery major and a member of The MacGyver Experience, definitely recommends doing it. “Just do it with a friend if you want.” Armand Cabral, a 2013 UMa- ss Dartmouth graduate with a degree in jazz explains that taking that leap is what helps you as an artist to develop and conitnue to improve: “do things that make you uncom- fortable essentially. You’ll ask why you should be doing this but you’ll be taking the next step. It really helps when you find a group of friends, that’s how you look at the positive. How can you develop?” Hip-Hop has shifted. The game is no longer easy to take and there is so much competition that only a few get to make it to the finale. Along with Drake standing by the throne, is J. Cole, mouth watering and eyes yearning for the same prize. 2014 Forest Hills Drive is the third studio album by J. Cole, following Born Sinner. The ti- tle of the album was not just randomly selected though, it happens to be the address of J. Cole’s childhood home in North Carolina. In a inter- view with Complex Magazine, that address was “where the soon-to-be 30 year old rapper and producer known as J. Cole learned how to rap and make beats.” It only made sense at that point in his career to go back to where it all started. With this album, he not only hones his skills as a rapper but he channels the energy of his mentor and his boss, Jay-Z’s The Black Album – he treated the album like it would be his last, his way of cementing his name along with the greats that hip-hop has come to love. It also gives out a nostalgic feeling, making us remember our starting point. He strips away the corny lines and gives his fans something concrete and beautiful that can be also hard to swallow. Cole carries on the role of a storyteller which he intro- duced in 2013 with Born Sinner. “Wet Dreamz” accounts for a time when Cole was young and his first time having sex. The story goes from lying to a girl about knowing how to have sex because he assumed she knew to him using porn as his teach- er so he wouldn’t disappoint the girl. In the end, the girl was unknowledgeable and hoped that Cole could go slowly with her since “he knew”. It’s a fun- ny and honest song. “January 28th” not only paid homage to his birth date but there were lyrics that paid homage to how men of color are perceived. J. Cole sings,“What’s the price for a black man life?/I check the toe tag/not one zero in sight/I turned the TV on/ Not one hero in sight/Unless he dribble or he fiddle with mics.” He pinpoints exactly what so many are blind to see or at least are afraid to say. He drops the façade within those couple of lines and hits home to the recent events that were happening in Ferguson. “G.O.M.D” first shows doubt within the person he is becom- ing, losing himself in Holly- wood. Then he realizes that he should focus on love and happiness, something that has been evading him for the lon- gest time. “A Tale of 2 Citiez” goes into depth the move Cole had when he came to New York City and the difference be- tween Fayetteville and his new abode. “Fire Squad” is Cole as- serting his dominance in hip- hop, criticizing white appro- priation in the hip-hop culture. J. Cole keeps his signature “Drake” from his previous album in “Apparently”. He laments over his regrets to leaving his mother alone to deal with the foreclosure on his childhood home and all the problems that she received while he was chasing his dreams. To close the album, “Note to Self” serves as a thank you to all the people that J.Cole has ever encountered and who has helped him thus far with the album and in his life. The album has the potential to become a classic. It shows the difference between his dark second studio album and his third album. He has reached enlightenment in the best way, for his fans, this is the Cole that we like to see and to listen to. J. Cole knows he has what it takes to seize the throne and he will do anything except sell his soul to achieve that. By KASSANDRA EDOUARD KEDOUARD@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer Birdman is a drama-comedy starring Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, and Andrea Riseborough and is easily best movie of the year. It delivers in every aspect film-making from top to bot- tom. Director Alejandro G. Inarritu created a movie that glowed with a profound sense of uniqueness. It was like noth- ing Hollywood has ever seen or, if I may be so bold to say, will ever see again. Birdman examines the in- ner struggle of a has-been ac- tor, named Riggan (Keaton), whose most famous role was as a superhero known as Bird- man. The movie picks up while Riggan is attempting to rees- tablish himself as a Broadway actor in a Raymond Carver play. Throughout the entire film Riggan is struggling with what could either be very vivid hallucinations or some type of supernatural powers. It’s not a shock to me that the film captured the 2014 Os- car for Best Picture as well as Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Cine- matography. The movie has a very original style in which the cinematography was done. Along with that, the score is outstanding and gives the movie a great energy. The cast is what made the movie over the top and I believe gave it the extra push it needed to be Os- car worthy. When watching Birdman it’s hard to not simply be en- tertained by the score in film. Birdman incorporates famous classical pieces from Rach- maninoff and Tchaikovsky as well as a very fresh style of jazz drums. The use of the jazz drums is particularly entertaining as the entire film was done in one massive shot with zero cam- era breaks, the beat and mood of the jazz drums are used to break up the scenes in the film. The jazz drums also deliver in the aspect of bringing out the comedic essence of the film. It’s a well-known fact that comedy is all about timing and in a film without any type of pausing among scenes, it be- comes extremely difficult to develop that timing. However, the jazz drums in this film de- liver the timing as the audience begins to follow those drums as a type time keeper that pac- es the film and preserves the comedic element. As I have already said Bird- man is made to look like it was one long shot and in my opinion this was a very subtle, yet outstanding quality of the film. In a strange way the sin- gle scene makes the audience pay more attention to the film. It’s almost like they are afraid to take their eyes off the screen as they know they will miss something. I caught myself falling under that spell while I saw Birdman for the first time. Normally when I watch a movie, I will admit, that I will take my eyes off the screen for a moment or two during a break in scenes. However, while watching Birdman I found myself unable to take my eyes off the screen, it seemed like a sin to me. Not only was the film so entertaining, but the single scene edit made me feel entranced. While the overall style of the film is fantastic and in it- self worth the Oscar for best picture, the cast of this movie is beyond talented. In any film or play it’s very easy to pick who the weak link is in the cast. In Birdman though, it’s practically impossible to find any weakness in the cast. Even Galifianakis, who was brought in mainly as comedic relief, showed some great acting chops by not only being the co- medic relief but also portray- ing the role of Riggan’s agent masterfully. Keaton also does a phenom- enal job playing a struggling wash-up, his emotion and ef- fort to get back to the fame he once was believable without being over-dramatic. On the flipside of that Keaton is hilar- ious in this role. It’s extremely hard to balance comedy and drama in a role as they are meant to evoke very different emotions. For Keaton though, it seems easy and his perfor- mance as Riggan is exception- al. As we get further into the cast it just gets better. Edward Norton’s role as another actor in the Broadway play required him to be epitome of a preten- tious Hollywood actor. Howev- er, Norton needed to do so in a likable and attractive manner. He not only handled the task, but he did it well enough to earn an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor. Emma Stone followed Nor- ton in gaining her own Oscar nod for best supporting actress for her role as Riggan’s daugh- ter who is a recovering drug addict. She also faced the chal- lenge of playing a complex role that left little room for error and like her cohorts she con- quered the challenge. If you have not yet seen Bird- man I highly recommend you do so as it will probably be the most intriguing two hours you have spent watching a movie in years. It’s funny, dramatic, and so much more. Birdman truly managed to capture the essence of a phenomenal Hol- lywood movie. PHOTO COURTESY//WIRED.COM By ELIZABETH O’DONNELL EODONNELL@UMASSD.EDU Contributing Writer
PAGE 9 V. 32, ISSUE 19 Activities Calender ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR: T.J.SPRAGUE TSPRAGUE@UMASSD.EDU MARCH 2015 THURSDAY 05 FRIDAY 06 SATURDAY 07 SUNDAY 08 MONDAY 09 TUESDAY 10 WEDNESDAY 11 TOGETHER: JUNIOR ARTISTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL DESIGN CVPA GALLERY THRU APRIL 1ST MEN’S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD OPEN ECAC CHAMPIONSHIPS NYC AMORY NEW YORK, NY THE VAGONA MONOLOGUES MAIN AUDITORIUM 7:00 PM MEN’S TRACK & FIELD ECAC CHAMPIONSHIPS ALL DAY NYC ARMORY, NY, NY CATHOLIC MASS MACLEAN CAMPUS CENTER REFECTION ROOM 233 1:00 P.M.- 2:00 PM THE UNCOMMON OBJECT STAR STORE GALLERY THRU MARCH 26, 2015 CATHOLIC MASS MACLEAN CAMPUS CENTER BLUE AND GOLD WELCOME CENTER 5:00 - 6:00 PM DYSTOPIAN FICTION BOOK CLUB MARCH METING LIBRARY ROOM 314 2:00 - 3:00 PM STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY ONLINE THRU MARCH 22, 2015 LIGHTNING SESSION: PRE-TENURE BOOK PUBLICATION CCB ROOM 115 12:00 - 1:00 PM INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL LIBRARY ROOM 225 2:00 - 4:00 PM Horoscopes WORD TABLES, GRAPHICS & TEMPLATES LIBRARY ROOM 226 2:00 - 4:00 PM MEN’S TENNIS VS. WHEATON 3:30 - 6:30 PM AWAY AUSTIN NADEAU-PERCUSSION RECITAL CVPA ROOM 104 6:30 - 7:30 PM Aren’tyouhappythatyoucompromised?Sometimes it is hard to bend on the issues that you feel strongly about but a part of being an adult is understanding someone’s point of view and accommodating it as your own if need be. Compromises do not mean the end of the world, so do not think that. It is okay to cry sometimes. It does not mean equal weakness. To express yourself through tears no matter the situation is beautiful, emotion is beautiful. While so many other people want to pretend that nothing hurts them, cry away and show them that they are wrong. You, my friend, need a little TLC. You have been busy for so long that you do not know how to take care of yourself. Here’s a bit of advice, drop the problems at the door and go out a little. Live a little, just make sure you put yourself first this time. Lately you have been down in the dumps and the only thing that can make it all go away is if you see your family. Call them over or you go to them. Either way, family time is in order. Mom’s home cooked meal is waiting for you! Your social skills are definitely something to be envied! Left and right, wherever you go, heads turn and you reciprocate the love. Maybe it has something to do with that megawatt smile you have hiding there! Your emotional detachment gig has been really annoying lately. Open up to people around you, show that you care, not by your words but by your actions. Don’t look at me with those dull eyes, where is the spark that comes alive when it comes to things you are passionate about? Make me see that and we have a winner. Beautiful compassionate Pisces, you have to use your common sense often which means showing those manners, minding those Ps and Qs, and how to manage your time efficiently. Silly mistakes will get in your way but if you stay on top of everything, the day will go smoothly. Also do not turn into one of the seven sins and pull Greed on us, just because people ask you to dinner all the time does not mean you cannot say no. Practice with me now – N.O. N.O. Good! Time to make a change you Ram, being stubborn never got anyone anywhere. Change is good; it brings about a fresh new mindset and brings glorious opportunities to your door. Think about how you want your future to go. For that future to go the way you envisioned, positivity needs to be there and change is the best way to create good vibes. You have a tendency to keep things in your chest and explode at the wrong moment. No one likes that and you, yourself, do not like that. Remember that it only hurts you to keep things bottled up; express yourself no matter how bad or good it might be. The reaction you are expecting may be different. Love is in the air for you darling. Did something great happen with a crush or a significant other? Darn gosh it did! Whatever it is, do not let that memory fade, keep it locked tight and save it for dessert whenever you go to bed. It will definitely keep you smiling throughout the night. You crabby apple, stop with the frowning and the worrying. You are bringing the atmosphere down! Sure, it is okay to stay inside your head from time to time but being consumed by the problems thrown your way will send you to an early grave. And no one wants that right so cut it out. Your intensity is not needed at this moment. You need to calm down and approach the situation in a different manner. Your voice needs to stay calm and your body needs to stay cool. Being hyped up due to the situation will only make for awkward tension and broken friendships. Virgo August 23 – September 22 Libra September 23 – October 22 Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Pisces February 19 – March 20 Aries March 21 – April 19 Taurus April 20 – May 20 Gemini May 21 – June 20 Cancer June 21 – July 22 Leo July 23 – August 22 POLL OF THE WEEK What is your favorite type of girl scout cookie? Thin Mints Caramel Delites 32% 24% 21% 17% Lemonades Peanut Butter Patties
PAGE 10 V. 32, ISSUE 19ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR: T.J.SPRAGUE TSPRAGUE@UMASSD.EDU Humans of UMassD is a group of photographers that take portraits of campus life. It was inspired by a photographer, Brandon Stanton who takes portraits in New York. We are human and have voices to be heard and stories to be told. HUMANSOFUMASSDARTMOUTH TOP10PLAYLIST Black Bar Jukebox Allan Harris Soul To Soul Carmen Lundy Get Me Joe Beck Trio After The Calm Danny Green Guitar Balafonics Pascal Bokar Singing The Blues Freddy Cole We’re Back Gerry Bibbs Thrasher Dream Trio Don’t Hesitate Raul Midon Dance With The Lady Johnny Griffith All Rise: A Joyful Elegy For Fats Waller Donna Deussen and the Paul Weitz Trio 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. WHAT’SONYOURIPOD? CORSAIRCUISINE “‘Blame’ by Calvin Harris.” “I’m trying to think of an inspirational quote....” “After switching majors a few times and finding one I’m so passionate about I’m really excited to be done with school in May. I can’t wait to see what opportunities open up for me.” PHOTO COURTESY // MARIA AMELL PHOTO COURTESY // MARIA AMELL -Amanda Jones “‘New Demons’ by I See Stars.” -Cara Butcher Ingredients 16-8oz.packageCrescentRolls 4 oz. Mozzarella Cheese 2 oz. Pepperoni slices 4 oz. Pizza Sauce, for dipping Pizzahasforeverbeenthestaple of the college student’s diet. Why not? After all, it’s delicious and it comes in more varieties than the fish in the sea. This recipe blends the deliciousness of a pepperoni pizza with the warm buttery flakiness of crescent rolls. First you must preheat the oven to the temperature designated on the crescent rolls package. While theovenheats,youshouldprepare your ingredients for baking. Remove the crescents from the package and separate each piece ofcough,placingthemonacooking- sheet. Flatten them out and make sure that each is at least one inch apart from the others. Now sprinkle a handful of mozzarella onto each triangle, as well as 2-3 pepperoni slices. Once thisisdone,rollthelittlepizzasinto the crescent shapes. Be sure to pinch the edges so that no cheese escapes and oozes out. Follow the cooking directions on the tube and in no-time at all you’ll haveyourselfatastysnack.Plateit andserveitwiththedippingsauce, and you’re done. As always, feel free to email me with questions, comments, and concerns. What's up NEW BEDFORD By JACOB CONDO PIZZANTS PHOTO COURTESY // ONCEAMONTHMEALS.COM PHOTO COURTESY // NEWBEDFORDGUIDE.COM PHOTO COURTESY // ANTIHAIRSLAVE.COM By STEPHEN CIOTTI SCIOTTI@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer Kathy Griffin at the Zeiterion Kathy Griffin is performing stand-up comedy at the Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford on March 11th at 8 p.m. Kathy has been a comedian for many years, and has appeared in over 40 television shows. She briefly had her own reality show “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List”. The show ran for six seasons, and won two Emmys in the Outstanding Reality Program category. She has hosted over 20 stand-up specials, and one can tell by her thorough resume that she is no stranger to comedy. With a guarantee to make you laugh, you can attend her show for only $35. A $75 ticket includes a post-performance reception with the celebrity herself. Ming Sushi Japanese Restaurant Like sushi? Well then the Ming Sushi Japanese Restaurant is the spot for you! Featuring an all you can eat sushi buffet, the restaurant also offers hibachi favorites such as chicken, steak, and shrimp. The all you can eat special is offered at a price of $14.95 for lunch and $19.95 for dinner. The restaurant holds a 4.5 star overall rating on Yelp based on 28 reviews. 1. SOPHIEWILLIAMS MOLINAOUNG
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  • 1. Get involved in The Torch! Mondays at 6:30pm in Liberal Arts 116 For prompt campus delivery, order at PapaGinos.com, or call 508.997.5800 FREE Papa Gino’s Pizza! Papa Gino’s supports The Torch Get 2 large pizzas, Up to 3 toppings Just $10.99 each! We accept UMass Pass! March 5–13, 2015 — Volume 32, Issue 19www.umasstorch.comServing the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth THE TORCH UMass D Torch @UMassDTorch UMassDTorch UMass Dartmouth will soon have a smoothie bar at the gym run completely by students. The Student-Run Business As- sociation (SRBA) on campus is working to get the operation up and running. The mission of the SRBA, ac- cording to their website, is “to provide comprehensive guid- ance to students with unique and innovative business ideas through the startup phase, and assist them on an as needed basis from there on out. We will support businesses that add value to the campus, are sound financially, and create a positive impact on the campus community.” A couple of months back, an article was printed in The Torch introducing the orig- inal proposal that the SRBA was looking to tackle, which was getting the smoothie bar eventually run by UMass Dartmouth students. Now, the association is taking initiative to make this happen by getting students to apply for the job in a professional manner. Last Tuesday, the SRBA put together a workshop for stu- dents, which presented them with the plan. At the work- shop, all future entrepreneurs that came were told they would need a business partner and a business plan by March 11th. The SRBA has since as- sisted all interested students with a business plan layout to get them started in order to help those who are new to the process of creating a business plan. This first hand experience that the SRBA is bringing stu- dents on campus the opportu- nity to learn beyond the walls of a classroom. UMass Amherst, like UMa- ss Dartmouth, has a sizable business program. The Stu- dent Run Business Program at UMass Amherst started in the late seventies and has since started seven business- es on campus run completely by students. These businesses include: Bicycle Co-op, Earth- foods, Greeno Sub Shop, Peo- ple’s Market, and more. Programs like these are in- tended to accustom students to working in their career. It is essential experience that many students elsewhere are unable to gain until they are shipped out into the work world with a degree and very little first hand experience. Another benefit that the student-run businesses will provide is the opportunity for students to gain a sense of bal- ancing their work, education, and social life. With jobs like running the smoothie bar, the students must be able to work up to twenty hours per week. The SRBA encourages stu- dents to contribute their best to the community with this association with their motto, “doing well by doing good.” The SRBA displays their long-term goals as working to build their portfolio and account so that excess funds can be put towards charitable causes such as funding tuitions and other purposes as they see necessary. This association has high hopes for the future and it is all beginning with the smooth- ie bar candidates. The candi- dates are competing for the job of running this business, just as they would have to do in the business world. The opportunities that this association is presenting the UMass Dartmouth community with are of great value. If stu- dents are interested in learning more about the SRBA, they can visit sbra.webs.com for further information. As the March 15 deadline for study abroad applications ap- proaches, several UMass Dart- mouth professors are busy finalizing their faculty-lead study abroad programs. Unlike more traditional for- eign exchange or outside pro- vider study abroad programs, faculty-lead programs are or- ganized by university profes- sors directly and usually count for credit for specific UMass Dartmouth courses. “What’s so special about [faculty-lead programs] is it puts students and faculty to- gether for a short time,” said Kristen Kalbrener, Director of International Programs for UMass Dartmouth. She noted that very few op- portunities allow for the level of faculty-student engagement that faculty-lead study abroad programs offer. Eric Larson, a crime and justice studies professor, will run a month-long study abroad program in Oaxaca, Mexico, from June 1 to June 30. Students will explore issues in crime and justice on a local and na- tional level in Mexico, such as the war on drugs, and then learn about how those issues are connected with the United States and the world. “Lots of people think Mexi- co is a distant land, but the fact is many of the criminal justice issues of the day are connected to Mexico,” said Larson. The study abroad program integrates a 200-level Crime and Justice Studies class, Foun- dations in Justice Studies, that students will receive credit for while in Mexico. The class will look at the diverse political cli- mate of Latin America, specifi- cally in Mexico. Instead of just learning in the classroom, Larson’s pro- gram will put students right in the middle of some of the most important modern day crime and justice issues. Larson has planned a num- ber of excursions that will allow students to take in the sights and culture of Mexico while also learning about the country’s diverse political cli- mate. In addition to visits to muse- ums and other cultural land- marks, he will lead students to an indigenous area to learn about how the local indigenous population’s political and jus- tice systems work. “The state we go to is one of the most diverse of all Mexican states,” said Larson. “There are lots of different legal systems operating in that one state.” Dr. Lisa Maya Knauer, a so- ciology and anthropology pro- fessor, will run a three-week study abroad program in Gua- temala during Maymester. The program will center on the study of the Maya people and their past and present strug- gles, and provides credit for SOC/ANT 384. The first week of the pro- gram will be spent on campus and in New Bedford learning about the Maya people and their history of migration to the region. Students will meet with Mayan immigrants in the com- munity and learn about their culture and what prompted their migration to the United States. After that, students will spend eight days in Guatema- la. Students will be able to see first-hand how the issues they learned about in the classroom affects the citizens of Guate- mala. They will visit the home- towns of several migrants they learned about before leaving. Students will also participate in community projects lead by Boston College’s Human Rights and Migration Proj- ect in Zacualpa. The program offers assistance to the local population in issues relating to migration. Dr. Knauer has planned a number of trips she and her students will take while stay- ing in Guatemala to experience the country’s cultural history. She is especially excited about a trip to Q’umarkaj, which was at one point the capital of the ancient K’iche’ kingdom prior to the arrival of the Spanish. “It’s so beautiful and we will have an opportunity to visit with someone who is a priest who will do a small ceremony,” said Dr. Knauer. Both Larson’s and Dr. Knau- er’s programs do not require any foreign language experi- ence to participate in. Students interested in study abroad opportunities can turn to the International Programs Office for assistance in plan- ning and applying for pro- grams. Detailed information about application procedures and current study abroad programs can be found on their website at www.umassd.edu/ipo/. The deadline to apply for summer and fall study abroad programs is March 15. NETFLIX HOUSE OF CARDS RED SOXPAGE 4 PAGE 7 PAGE 11 UMass Dartmouth professors extend their classes with study abroad programs PHOTO COURTESY // JAMES CARPENTER—PHOTOGRAHICSStudents have multiple oppurtunities to work closely with UMass Dartmouth faculty abroad. By MACKENZIE BENJAMIN MBENJAMIN1@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer Update on Student-Run Business Association By DOUGLAS McCULLOCH DMCCULLOCH@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer
  • 2. Writers and poets of UMass Dart- mouth should prepare for the latest edition of Temper, UMass Dartmouth’s student literary re- view. Google dictionary defines “tem- per” as a person’s emotional state, or the elasticity of a metal. In the case of UMass Dartmouth, Tem- per refers to the “temper of the times,” or zeitgeist. In 1971, when the university was still referred to as Massachusetts Technical Institute, Professor Alan Rosen stated, “A college lit- erary journal is always regarded as the place where student writ- ers’ juvenilia would be found.” It was then that Temper would make its debut as a home for stu- dent writers to showcase their written work, regardless of their major. This literary review accepts anything from poetry, to fiction pieces, to nonfiction creative pieces. This year Professors Jerry Blitefield, Lucas Mann, and Cait- lin O’Neil will be advising the 2015 issue along with this year’s Head Editor, Jill Shastany. When asking Shastany what they will be looking for when re- viewing submissions she stated, “I always like to keep an open mind; really anything that has some amount of literary merit.” “When reviewing submissions I keep an eye out for works that will evoke an emotion for readers,” she added. “As the title of the review is Temper I look for pieces that re- flect the current day and age.” From year to year the most pop- ular submissions are most usually poetry pieces; however it is en- couraged by Temper that students submit short stories, plays or cre- ative nonfiction pieces as those are equally interesting to the ed- itors. English major Kelsey Cestodio is eager to submit works of her own as well as looking into partic- ipating in the editing process, as this is also an option for students to get involved behind the scenes. of the magazine. Cestodio mentioned, “This will be a great opportunity for me as I’m looking forward to going to grad school for publishing.” Those interested in editing may email temper@umassd.edu to ex- press your interest. This year’s edition of Tem- per will be published online. They are looking forward to making a strong presence in the university. Both Blitefield and Shasta- ny emphasize that this year’s edi- tion is going to be a special one, renewing its energy by setting it- self apart from past issues. They also hope to extend the journal by hosting a reading in April. Details are still forthcom- ing and will be shared by email and posted around campus. You can also follow Temper on Twitter (@UMassTemper) to stay updated on events. Their tweet from February 26th encouraged students to share their works with the journal: “You may be riddled with self-doubt, but so is every other great writ- er! http://tinyurl.com/nap7qed #submitanyway #writethroughit.” The deadline for submissions is March 9th. Students’ creative works can be sent to temper@ umassd.edu to be considered for this year’s edition. This is open for students of all backgrounds and majors with a voice and a passion for writing! EDITOR: MATT LITCHFIELD MLITCHFIELD1@UMASSD.EDU PAGE 2 V. 32, ISSUE 19NEWS Every year, the student fee funds The Torch, Student Government Association, SAIL, Graduate Stu- dent Senate, The Center for Wom- en, Gender, and Sexuality, the Star Center Art Gallery, the Peer Health Educators, and the Spring Concert Planning Committee. Student leaders from across campus, including members of Student Government and class presidents, serve as the Student Fee Allocation Committee and meet each semester to decide how the funds are divided. Depending on the enrollment size, the student fee brings in about $1 million each year. Typi- cally, funding requests exceed $2 million. Last spring, the SFAC had to make some really tough cuts. We chose not to fund a spring con- cert, and to cut SAIL’s budget by about $80,000. Every department that requested funding faced sig- nificant cuts. Three years ago, Student Gov- ernment and the student body ap- proved a $50 student fee increase. However, the university denied the increase due to the size of the increase already imposed on the students due to other pressing needs. If this fee increase was enacted, it would add about $341,000 into the student fee allocation com- mittee. This fee increase could result in more programs by SAIL, more funding for student clubs and organizations, more funding for informative women, gender, and sexuality programming, and hopefully even a spring concert every year. It is also most likely that if students don’t support a $50 increase in the student fee that the increase will be applied to anoth- er fee. As an SGA, we believe it is in the best interest of students and their satisfaction for the increase to be applied to the student fee. Personally, I believe that the student fee increase is a necessity. As SGA Treasurer, I oversee fund- ing for student clubs and organi- zations. We cut student organi- zation requests by over $150,000. Pretty much every club suffered cuts, preventing them from put- ting on great events or going to conferences that might lead to employment. I think that a $50 in- crease would be worth it to every student on campus. It would serve as jolt to cam- pus life and make it more fun to be part of the UMass Dartmouth community. By CONNOR JOYCE CJOYCE1@UMASSD.EDU Contributing Writer SGA Update: Student Fees Proposal PHOTO COURTESY // STEPHANIE RUIZTemper is returning this year in a new digital format. Michelle Carter, 18, a high school student at King Philip Regional High School from Plainville, MA is being charged with involuntary manslaughter. The victim, Conrad Roy III, 18, died last July while idling his car in a Kmart parking lot in Fairhav- en. The death was an apparent suicide. Details have emerged that Car- ter, a good friend of Roy’s, aided in convincing Roy to end his own life. In a police report shared by The Sun Chronicle, Detective Scott Gordon of the Fairhaven Police Department said, “…she contin- ued to encourage him to take his own life… instead of telling him to stay out of the truck… Carter told him to ‘get back in.’” The district attorney’s office says, “Instead of attempting to assist him or notify his family or school officials, Ms. Carter is al- leged to have strongly influence his decision to take his own life, encouraged him to commit sui- cide and guided him in his en- gagement of activities which led to his death,” as reported by CBS Boston. Examiner.com mentions that Roy got out of his car, fearing his fate, but in his attempt to reach out for mental stability, Carter re- sponded, “Get back in.” CBS News reports that Carter and Roy, both of Plainville, MA, met in Florida, while both of their families were visiting the state. Roy’s grandmother Janice Roy spoke with CBS Boston about the alleged murder. “He was having problems with depression for a few years… But we were hoping, he seemed to be pulling out of it,” she said to CBS Boston. She continues, “He was in a fragile state. But I think he could have been manipulated not to.” When she learned about the texts, she says to CBS Boston, “I felt like the blood drained out of me. I don’t believe this, it’s too horrific.” Carter’s attorney, Joseph P. Cataldo, told the New Bedford Standard-Times that Carter is in- nocent. In an interview with the Standard-Times, he says, “This is terrible tragedy – a young man taking his own life.” He believes the District Attor- ney, “is trying to pin the blame on someone. I can’t understand why they brought the charge.” He continues, “They’re trying to claim there is manslaughter when they freely admit the boy took his own life. You can’t have it both ways. After Roy’s suicide in July of last year, Carter began rallying support for her deceased friend. Carter organized a softball tour- nament to raise money for mental health awareness in September of last year. The event, “Homers for Con- rad,” raised a reported $2,300 stat- ed on Carter’s Twitter page. The Sun Chronicle reports that Carter posted often about suicide prevention following her friend’s death. They report that on September 10, she tweeted, “National Suicide Awareness day, I wish more peo- ple understood. I love and miss you everyday Conrad. Help others #WeCanEndSuicide.” On September 21, she also retweeted a link for the suicide prevention hotline. The Sun Chronicle said that Janice Roy mentioned that “Con- rad was a good kid who had earned his boat captain’s license in only three weeks he went to work for the family’s marine sal- vage business.” Roy’s mother said to CBS News that she was living a “nightmare.” CBS Boston reports that Carter will appear in New Bedford Juve- nile Court for a pretrial hearing on April 17. By BRETT McCLEOD BMCCLEOD@UMASSD.EDU Assistant A&E Editor Prepare for Temper By STEPHANIE RUIZ SRUIZ@UMASSD.EDU Contributing Writer PHOTO COURTESY // ELIZABETH FRIAR—PHOTOGRAPHICS Plainville girl charged for murder This year at UMass Dartmouth, like other years that have passed, faculty, staff, and students have dedicated the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. According to an article from the University of the Pacific, black history month “allows each and every American to celebrate the rich traditions of African Ameri- cans while at the same time cele- brating those aspects of their own culture around their own positive contributions to society.” In this article, Cris T. Clay ar- gues that black history month is a time for younger generations to learn about portions of history that he believes are censored from traditional history classes. The month of February was filled with events such as the Black Lives Matter Forum that took place on Wednesday, Febru- ary 18. In attendance was Glen Ford, journalist and Executive Editor of the Black Agenda Report, whose main goal was to lead the Com- munity of UMass Dartmouth in an in-depth look at new and his- torical social movements that are taking place. On February 25, there was the “(1)ne Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race” presentation that was held in the Library Grand Reading Room. This event posed and answered questions such as what exactly is blackness and what does it mean to be black? Is blackness a matter of biology or consciousness? Who determines who is black and who is not? This particular presentation highlighted the lived experiences of individuals for who the one- drop rule exacts its influence most. In the United States, the one drop rule defines a black person as any person with any known black-African ancestry. Other events, such as the show- ing of documentary films and Oprah Winfrey’s Selma were all part of Black History Month. The Black History Month Stu- dent Talent Show wrapped up the celebration of this month. Accord- ing to Charlens Beneche, Vice President of Sigma Phi Rho Fra- ternity Incorporated, this was the 3rd annual Black History Month Show. The show was started two years by former President and Treasur- er of the Sigma Phi Rho Fraterni- ty, Hubert Thevenin Jr. and the former president of the Black Stu- dent Union, Olivia Uzodima Ekeh. “They both wanted to raise awareness for black cultures and give back to their community,” said Beneche. This year at the show they gave out free T-shirts to the first 200 people who came to the show to promote a sense of community on campus. The prof- its that they made will be going to a charity that has yet to be iden- tified. The entire celebration that took place during February would not have been possible without the cooperation and efforts between students, faculty, guest speakers and staff from the Frederick Dou- glass Unity House, Black Student Union (BSU), Haitian-American Student Association (HASA), Af- rican Student Union (ASA), and the Sigma Phi Rho Fraternity. Black History Month was co-sponsored by the Office of Di- versity, Equity and Inclusion Di- versity Council; the Black Studies Program; the Center for Women, Gender and Sexuality; Computing and Information Technology Ser- vices; the Arnold M. Dubin Labor Education Center and the Office of the Provost for Student Success. By DANAILE BENNETT DBENNETT2@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer Celebrating Black History Month
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  • 4. EDITOR: PAM GARNETT PAMELAMGARNETT@GMAIL.COM PAGE 4 V. 32, ISSUE 19OPINIONS & EDITORIALS I slowly bring myself up to a seated position in the dimly light room with a soothing, oriental music track playing in the background. Everyone in the class gently presses their palms together and bows their head at the end of our yoga practice. Kari, our yoga teacher smiles broadly and says, “As always the light within me bows to the light within you. Namaste.” Several yoga poses, awkward balancing efforts, and breathing exercises later, this is how all that energy is dissipated: with a message to honor the divine light within ourselves and others. In mainstream use, Namaste, which is an ancient Sanskrit greeting, is used as an everyday greeting such as ‘hello’ or ‘hi’, especially in India. However, the real beauty of the phrase blossoms from its translation which roughly means, "I bow to the God within you", or "The Spirit within me salutes the Spirit in you." This translation automatically elevates the level of the person in front of you from just a friend, just a relative or just an acquaintance to a human being who has been created from the same divine source and therefore deserves the same consideration and same respect as any other individual. The pressing of hands close to the heart entails a deeper meaning of respect for the other person while the bowing of the head is a gesture of surrendering our egos to allow for the wisdom of fellow human beings. This simple greeting is a strong statement which echoes humility once the impact of its meaning is truly reflected upon. Many of you graduating seniors must have read this statement several times on job postings: “We provide equal employment opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national original, age, or disability. We continually seek to build and maintain a workforce that reflects rich diversity.” Diversity is what makes us unique as a human race. We can be as different as snowflakes or reflect each other as a mirror. Each one of us has light (read auras), kindness, love and peace within us and we can only fully seek to be understood when we make an effort to understand and regard our fellow human beings as such. Take the curious case of the bonsai plant for example. Did you always think that the bonsai plant was a naturally miniature tree confined to its small growing pot? The answer is that the bonsai plant is not naturally miniature. It’s grown in such a way and its growth is stunted by continuously cutting its branches and roots and encasing it in a small growing area so that it remains that size. The human soul is just like a seed. It needs a conducive environment to flourish and reveal its true potential and nothing is more conducive than acceptance of a person as they come. I love campaigns which focus on inner beauty and personality of an individual rather than superficiality. Perhaps the reason most people leave a yoga or meditation class with a sense of complete tranquility is because every student is constantly reminded to honor their body, listen to what the body is telling you, respect personal and each other’s limitations all while being engaged in the most demanding three-legged downward dog pose or a relaxing child’s pose! (Yes, there is a child and happy baby pose in Yoga and they definitely make you feel like a toddler.) To quote Albert Schweitzer, “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” Namaste: The light within each one of us So I guess all you see standing here is just a female. Not the mother of your children, not the woman who does everything for you, not the one who washes, cooks, cleans, goes to school and has a career. You don’t see a female who can work just as hard as you or even better. You don’t see a female that has her own things and can take care of herself. See, if it was a few decades earlier, I would have believed the same thing too. But news flash males, we’ve got this and even though you may feel superior, we have this under control. We cannot deny that today, in this modern and somewhat feminist era, there is an abundance of smart, successful and independent women. These women have taken control over their lives and have the power to do whatever they want in our society, something that wasn’t possible, not so many years ago. I’m sick and tired of, and most of all disgusted with, males who think that females are just a piece of meat or someone who should just stay home and do house work. Sick and tired of males who see females as just an item. What is so wrong about a female who enjoys partying with her friends or taking the weekend off to not attend to your needs? Why is it such a bad thing for a female to be working the same position in a job field as you are? I do not label myself a feminist but I strongly believe that females and males should be treated equally. In most physical sense, I believe a female can do just as much a as a male or even better. According to the article “It’s a Fact that Women Get Paid Less Than Men. Stop Debating” written for The Huffington Post, even when women have and make "the choice" to do everything exactly the same as men they still come out behind. Controlling for things like educational attainment, number of hours worked and occupation, women make about five percent less than their male colleagues, according to a 2011 analysis by the St. Louis Federal Reserve. That amounts to about $35 a week, $1,750 a year or $52,500 over a 30 year career for a full-time worker. As women continue on in their careers that gap gets even wider, a study from the University of Chicago found. I believe that females need to receive better treatment from society. We are humans just as males and we can do anything we put our minds to just as our male companions. Maybe some males are just intimidated by how successful females are or they might just feel like they are superior. Either way, us as females should never feel inferior to the opposite sex. Females are just as valuable as males Netflix is an incredible thing, but I feel it might be ruining television. I’m not talking about cable television services (please kill cable), I mean individual series, such as Breaking Bad, Psych, The Office, etc. I’ve always been a film-buff kind of guy. I’m not much for Family Guy, and other off-color comedies purely made for “laffs.” It’s not really what I’m into. I love that shows are able to build these fantastic characters over the course of years. That’s incredible. I feel like it’s any writers dream to be able to have that much freedom. A book is confined to two hundred to three hundred thousand words bound one time, and distributed one time. If they’re lucky, they can create a series, but typically this must be planned. It’s an unreliable method of writing, as there’s so much risk involved. Film is just the same. You get about two hours to establish characters, make your viewers care about them, have a plot, conflict, and boom it’s over. In just two hours. What makes a great filmmaker or author is the ability to create characters and story that can draw you in and keep you there for the duration, and by the end you feel fulfilled. Television has so much more power than those mediums. Season after season, more and more conflicts arise, and more opportunities to build character come. If you watch The Sopranos from season one to its finale, you spent nearly eight years watching the characters go through their struggle, and learn about themselves and each other. The end of a Breaking Bad episode, especially towards the end of the season, is always painful. The wait for the next episode feels like an eternity. But that eternity is filled with so much. Casual discussions about the episode take place overtheweekwithyourfriends, coworkers, and professors. You spend time online looking up reactions, reviews, and theories for the next episode. You learn about the meanings of particular scenes. I’ve been watching Sons of Anarchy on Netflix since winter break, and I’m now on the final season. It has been an incredible show, but I felt like I was missing something. I think with a service like Netflix, binge watching can ruin a show. I’m on season seven of Sons and I am still forgetting certain characters’ names. I don’t get to see the general reaction to season four because I’ve already moved onto season five by the time I even think about it. I don’t get the week-to-week discussion with my friends. In fact, I have to actively avoid any discussions about the show because I’m too concerned it will be spoiled. Binging shows like this is dangerous. It’s still an entertaining experience to see the entirety of a series, but ultimately you’re losing a lot of the experience that you get with watching a show weekly. I think back to Breaking Bad, which I was able to watch live from season four to the end. Each week was indeed painful, and the wait was rough. As I mentioned, though, I could talk to anyone I wanted about it. I could go online and see the episode discussions just minutes after thousands of other online users had watched it. I could peruse the Breaking Bad message boards without worrying about spoilers, and I could read theories that weren’t years old, after the theories had been disproven. As an English major, I see shows at the stature of Sons of Anarchy and Breaking Bad to be susceptible to critical analysis. It’s a part of why I love film and TV so much. There are so many particular moments that can be discussed into the ground that when you dig deep enough you’ll end up on another planet. Rushing through a show loses a lot of that individual episodic allure. It’s not as open to critical analysis, and it’s not something you spend years absorbing and adoring. It’s just a show you watched over winter break. By BRETT McLEOD BMCLEOD@UMASSD.EDU Assistant A&E Editor The dangers of Netflix By DANAILE BENNETT DBENNETT2@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer As we’ve reached the end of the 2015 Black History Month, I couldn't help but ask myself something. Why is there a black history month? I mean February is a month packed with Valentine’s Day, fashion week, the Grammy’s, NBA All-star Weekend, and the list continues. With so many events going on, who really had time to sit down and reflect on the greats that have launched the civil rights movement into full throttle? If there is a black history month, why isn’t there a white/ Caucasian month? And when is National Asian Awareness Month going to become a thing? Did this month contribute to eliminating racial or cultural ignorance? The list of questions can really go on and I could answer them with the following responses. As far as time to reflect on the greats, with all of February’s cold chaos perhaps there is no time for reflection. I’m also not very sure that a white history month is really necessary; that’s what all of those censored US history classes are for. For all I know, those who are ignorant to African American culture most likely won’t learn very much during this month. Given all of my questions and answers, I’ve come to terms with understanding something that is very important, it is that the answer to all of these questions is a matter of perspective. Yes I could go on and on about the way people don’t pay attention, or that no one will care, but the fact is that focusing on the negative aspects is not going to do anything to contribute to awareness for this month. So what should be done? How can we come together to spread awareness and give credit to those who were brave enough to rise against oppression? It begins by banding together with those who share the common purpose. Next is, instead of focusing on what’s wrong, take the time to focus on how to solve those problems. Then put those plans into action. When seeking advice from UMassD Speech Communication Instructor Professor Kalyana Champlain, she made many interesting statements that helped me broaden my view on issue. What stood out the most to me was when Champlain responded by stating, “I urge us to keep the higher goal in mind and not use our energy questioning it's integrity - but to see it as a platform, using our energy to appreciate the awareness that we can bring during this month. I encourage my students to question always, but to do so with a greater purpose in their hearts.” We must remember that regardless of the circumstance, black history month is a time to not only reflect but make people aware that there were people who risked their lives to accomplish their goals. As a result, this month shouldn’t end in a simple reflection, but to be inspired by the accomplishments of people such as Booker T. Washington, Martin Luther King Jr., Oprah, Malcolm X, and many many more. Reflect, be inspired, and take action to continue the legacy of the great African Americans who came came before us. Remember also to maintain a positive focus. BY STEPHANIE RUIZ SRUIZ@UMASSD.EDU Contributing Writer BY RABEYA ROPANI RROPANI@UMASSD.EDU Contributing Writer Putting Black History Month into perspective PHOTO COURTESY // MASHABLE.COM
  • 5. The Walking Dead is a harrowing tale of survival and humanity in a world overrun by a zombie plague, which deals with the complicated topics of morality in an apocalyptic sting. It’s a show that depicts graphic violence and gore on a level that most channels simply don’t allow. Yet what had viewers foaming at the mouth recently was a consensual kiss shared by Aaron and Eric, an openly gay-couple on the show. Not the gore or anything else, but the expression of love by two people. Let that sink in for a second. Loyal viewers of the show have watched things happen on screen that make their blood run cold, and I don’t just mean gore.Therearescenesdepicting or suggesting sexual assault, torture, child-molestation, cannibalism, mercy killing, and the killing of children. All of which is controversial and disturbing; but God forbid two male characters end up kissing. At least that’s what viewers posting homophobic comments on Twitter seem to believe. Keep in mind that it was just a few months ago before the mid-season finale that a male and female character were naked and having sex on screen. So let’s not pretend they care about “decency” in a show where corpses walk and feed on the living. As our nation takes such positive strides towards the realization of gay-rights and other pressing social issues, it can be easy to forget that homophobic people such as this still exist. What really sickens me in this case is the hypocrisy inherent in the situation. People claim that things like a kiss sicken them, and yet other things in the media don’t seem to faze them. The gore in The Walking Dead is actually one of the more pleasant examples. While the fact that a gay couple exists in popular media is a scandal, nobody bats an eye at films that deliberately use rape, abuse, and sexual assault as shock-value gimmicks. Look at 50 Shades of Grey, which capitalizes on what is essentially an abusive relationship because it happens to be in the context of something that has been perceived as sexy. Not just that, it’s been glorified to seem like an exotic ideal, when in reality it’s sick. Let me put it to you this way: the actor playing the male lead was so disgusted by what he had to portray in the films that he thought about quitting the franchise. Before 50 Shades of Grey came out in theaters, you couldn’t even move without seeing an advertisement or seeing someone nose-deep into the book. It was absolutely everywhere, and yet nowhere did you see people deriding it, because it was the hot new thing that people wanted to be excited about. Yet when two men who display devotion to one another in nothing more scandalous than a kiss, people think it’s depraved. What makes this even stranger is that people didn’t cause nearly as much hubbub when Tara began dating another woman on the show. It wouldn’t be a stretch to suggest that the viewers who were fine with latter relationship but had a problem with the new one are not only homophobic but have misogynistic tendencies. While it’s casually littered throughout media, we can also see it with the popularity of the 50 Shades franchise. In the relationship between the two women, these people may have convinced themselves that there was something erotic about it. Many people even tweeted as much when the episode aired, claiming that while this had been hot, two men kissing was disgusting. It’s a theme that, as a member of the LGBTQA community, I’ve seen many times. It appears to be that, in their minds, the two women are there for their sexual enjoyment, but seeing two men together seems to confuse these viewers. How can two men be together when men are supposed to be dominant? Wouldn’t that mean that in relationships that partners are supposed to be equal partners? Seeing this confuses their perceptions and forces them to face the truth about what relationships should be, but they don’t want to do that. Things for these people are comfortable as they are because it works specifically to benefit them. This is why 50 Shades is so wildly popular. BDSM is not inherently evil. When done properly, it is a safe way for consenting persons to engage in intimate and exciting acts. However, in 50 Shades of Grey we see the abuse of this practice, and therefore of the submissive female protagonist of the story. Anyone who knows anything about proper BDSM will tell you that the way the male lead in 50 Shades of Grey treats his submissive partner is abuse to the extreme. It is a story about manipulation and physical and emotional abuse gussied up through the eyes of a victim that doesn’t want to realize what’s happening. Yet it’s been everywhere. It’s been everywhere because it does a neat little job of telling people that not only should women be subservient, but that all relationships should be this one-sided. Once again, the male should be perceived as the dominant figure, while the woman is there to please them. It is a message that has repeated in media since a man picked up a pen, convinced that this is the way it should be. The Walking Dead has been a very exploratory show in the concepts of humanity that actually happen. In it we can see the worst of what we can be in our racism, sexism, relentless brutality, and just plain hatred towards one another. However, in the midst of the horrors committed by the living and the dead, we see what can only be described as the best of our nature. Compassion, understanding, sacrifice, forgiveness and love are the things that keep them human. And it happens to a group comprised of different race, gender, and sexuality. Maybe it’s time that those viewers who posted those comments actually started watching. They might just learn how to be human themselves. EDITOR: PAM GARNETT PAMELAMGARNETT@GMAIL.COM PAGE 5 V. 32, ISSUE 19OPINIONS & EDITORIALS Reporters seem to forget that women have minds and that their bodies are just the platform which their opinions, emotions, and intelligence stand on. During the Oscars, Reese Witherspoon and Patricia Arquette showed that their voices and influence as actresses held much more interest than the gowns they were sporting. Our fellow feminists showed the world and their audience that no longer would silence be tolerated. In a post on Instagram, Reese Witherspoon spread awareness to the campaign/ movement #AskHerMore. She wrote, “Love this movement #AskHerMore … have you heard of it? It’s meant to inspire reporters to ask creative questions on the red carpet.” She announced what she was wearing earlier via Instagram so there would be no questions like that directed towards her, continuing to drive home the message of the movement. With the tone set early in the evening, Witherspoon told ABC’s interviewer, Robin Roberts, that, “This is a movement to say that we’re more than just our dresses. There are 44 nominees this year that are women and we are so happy to be here and talk about the work we’ve done. It’s hard being a woman in Hollywood, or any industry.” Witherspoon then garnered support from celebrities such as Lena Dunham, Shonda Rhimes, Maria Shriver and Amy Phoeler echoing her stance on what an important movement this was and how conversations should be directed elsewhere. The #AskHerMore campaign did not start with Witherspoon however; the Twitter hashtag campaign was started by the Representation Project last February with the effort to discourage the normal questions given to the ladies of Hollywood and the entertainment industry. I remember seeing it but thought nothing of it, but my sentiments were on par with theirs. I saw the trend that no one else dare spoke about: women being asked about fashion and the men, well, they get asked about their dreams, wishes and thoughts. The men got the intriguing questions while the women faded to black. Personally, it boggles my mind when women are always asked ‘who are you wearing?’ All that needs to be said to satisfy that question is reiterate the name or remember the face of the designer. That just gives credit to the designer when the focus should be on the actress. Just because they are women does not mean as soon as they hit the red carpet, they are gushing to boast about their gowns. If that was the case, these women would have hit the runaway and never looked back. Hollywood is great at breaking boundaries but they have continued to fail at breaking the mold that is sexism. Women are already imprisoned with stereotypes due to their gender on a day to day basis; Hollywood does not need to become that added pressure. Like Witherspoon said, women are more than their dresses. Clothes do not define a person, especially when it comes to the Oscars. It isn’t an award ceremony that goes to the best dressed; it is about talent and work ethic. Women should not fade to black, we are more than that, we are better than that. Women have something that is priceless and timeless. We have jobs, start families, and get an education all in a day’s work. So reducing us to ‘who are you wearing’ does not insult you, it insults us. Sure, there are bigger problems regarding women and their role in this society but before we can fight those battles – the big ones – the small ones must be seen as just as important. If Bradley Cooper gets to be asked questions regarding his process on how to channel Chris Kyle for American Sniper, then Reese Witherspoon should be asked about how her role in Wild made her think of her own self-discovery process if she had one. Just as Cooper can give a riveting response to questions like that, Witherspoon can do the same. Hollywood needs to start taking women in their industry seriously, they have much more to offer than the dull droning or fake enthusiasm of what they are wearing. A woman’s worth means a lot and if society is starting, surely but slowly, to see that then Hollywood needs to get on track. BY KASSANDRA EDOUARD KEDOUARD@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer #AskHerMore PHOTO COURTESY // LATAMWILL.ORG PHOTO COURTESY //MOVIEPILOT.COM By JACOB CONDO JCONDO@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer How different franchises show us how to be human: The Walking Dead versus 50 Shades
  • 6. There is nothing more wasteful than a lush, green lawn. Urban or backyard gardening is rapidly spreading in cities all over the country and for good reason. According to the EPA’s website, the average American household uses 320 gallons of water per day, 30% of which is used outdoors. Landscape irrigation sucks up approximately nine billion gallons of H2O a day. Now, you might be thinking, “But wouldn’t a garden use just as much water?” You would be surprised! Greenthumbs have been using methods of rain collection and slow-release irrigation for centuries that still work well today. Besides, wouldn’t it make more sense to use water to produce delicious, locally grown produce instead of useless blades of grass no one is allowed to walk on anyway? Not to mention all of the fossil fuels wasted to transport produce we can grow on our own. Sure, it’s great to buy organic produce but when it is shipped from Argentina, is it really worth it? Water waste aside, growing your own fruits, nuts, fungi and vegetables is an incredibly rewarding experience. Heidi Godman, executive editor of the Harvard Health Letter wrote about the health perks of growing your own food in 2012. Benefits from being more inclined to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to the simple pleasure of a perfectly ripe, fresh picked tomato being an experience no pale, flavorless grocery store tomato shipped across the country weeks ago will ever deliver. “Growing your own food isn’t rocket science,” she says. It’s true! Most vegetables require only a little compost and regular watering to burst with colorful, in-season bounty. Gardening, even just a small window herb crop, is also beneficial to the psyche. Beyond the satisfaction gained in growing something you will eat, gardening is said to decrease overall stress. A study published in the Journal of Health Psychology claims that gardening beat out reading as the more effective stress reliever. So what’s a college student to do to gain the benefits of urban farming? Well, you could grow a small pot of herbs in your dorm window, some will even flourish under a simple CFL shop light. If you live off- campus, set up a small garden this year on your porch or in your yard. You could also rent space in a community space, like Helfand Farm on Chase Road just down the street from campus. If you can’t grow your own, consider visiting a local farm stand this season and support local agriculture. Dartmouth is bursting with small farms and both Brix County and Silverbrook Farms are within a couple of miles of UMass Dartmouth. Growing your own food is liberating and pleasurable, give it a go this year! Bill Nye, everyone’s favorite science guy, has done an “about face” on the topic of genetically modifying crops. This is a big deal. Nye, who has previously wrote against GMOs in his book Undeniable, has visited everyone’s least favorite corporation and decided to side with the scientists. Bill Nye no longer believes there is something “fundamentally problematic” with GMO crops, according to The Washington Post. There’s a big discrepancy between the public’s opinion on GMOs and scientists’ opinions. Public opinion is very low, while scientists’ opinion is very high. 52 percent of the public thinks GMOs are unsafe, according to ABC News, and thirteen percent aren’t sure what to think. Almost everyone believes foods that contain GM crops should be labeled: 93 percent. By age, the statistics get even more interesting. People over 45 are more likely to think GMOs are unsafe, in comparison with their younger counterparts. Why the discrepancy? Alan Leshner, the CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, the AAAS, said, “There is a disconnect between the way in which the public perceives the state of science and science’s position on a variety of issues.” The most popular of those issues are climate change, evolution, vaccination, and genetically modified foods. While about a third of the public believes GMOs are safe to eat, 88 percent of scientists believe GMOs are safe, according to livesciencee.com. It’s interesting to note that scientists also seem more pessimistic about the growth of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and manufacturing) fields than the layman. Basic STEM subjects in elementary school in America generally don’t measure up to the same subjects in other countries, but I digress. The discrepancies are different for each case, but in the case of genetically modified foods, it’s most likely a case of miscommunication, according to Leshner. Scientists need to figure out how to translate their science to terms that people will understand and listen to. What we have now is a term that is generally accepted as bad because of Monsanto. The company that produced DDT and Agent Orange is promoting this new crop that has pesticides built into it? If you only hear that information, you won’t like GMOs either. But now, we have a new genetically modified food that was recently approved to be grown in the United States, the Arctic apple, and the public is going to have to like it or not because it’s coming. The Arctic apple is an apple that has been modified to suppress its natural browning enzyme. There are plans to make crops that are resistant to flood and disease. “Golden rice” was supposed to feed the world, and with some research and more edits in its genetic code, it might become a viable crop to feed the world. But without positive public opinion, science isn’t going to be able to put these products on the market. Bill Nye, backstage after an appearance with Bill Maher, said, “I went to Monsanto, and I spent a lot of time with the scientists there, and I have revised my outlook, and I’m very excited about telling the world. When you’re in love, you want to tell the world.” I’ve told you about my opinion on Monsanto. I don’t like the way the corporation is run, and I don’t like many of the practices they are involved with. You can’t patent life, and it’s not fair to not allow biodiversity. Making money is arguably important, but when you’re suing farmers because their plants pollenated with your plants, something’s wrong. If the scientists that work for Monsanto convinced Bill Nye to change his outlook on GMOs, though, maybe I should give them a chance. It makes selective breeding easier, and we can prevent plant disease. If you’re using genes from plants we’re already eating, where’s the problem? Wecan’tknowforcertainthat there won’t be environmental changes when we plant GM crops, but we can’t be certain that organic crops won’t cause environmental changes either. Superweeds are a problem. The fact that some of my food is classified as a pesticide is a problem. But some GMOs actually are safe, and that’s where the public disagrees with scientists. EDITOR: PAM GARNETT PAMELAMGARNETT@GMAIL.COM PAGE 6 V. 32, ISSUE 19OPINIONS & EDITORIALS BY AMANDA BUTCHER ABUTCHER@UMASSD.EDU Editor-in-Chief BY PAM GARNETT PAMELAMGARNETT@GMAIL.COM Opinions Editor We move through a sea of shared spaces in life. From our dorms, apartments, and homes to our classrooms and offices, we spend the vast majority of our time surrounded by others. And when we go out of these places – into restaurants, parks, museums, beaches, theaters, churches, and elsewhere – we continue to find ourselves in social spaces. The effects of these shared spaces on our behaviors and thoughts are profound. The roads that we share with motorists, cyclers, and pedestrians can make us elated when we hit every green light, and can make us see red when we get cut off when merging on to the highway. But what if the effects of shared space went deeper than flashes of joy or anger? What if our very presence in a shared space affected our thought life in a way that wouldn’t be possible otherwise? The philosophic school of ontology studies the concept of “being.” One ontological philosopher, Anne-Marie Willis, wrote a paper about the effect of design on our being. Its title, “Everything we design in turn designs us back,” highlights how even the design of a space can play a role in designing who we are and how we think. Dull and drab as UMass Dartmouth may be, it was designed by Paul Rudolph to be an “academic utopia.” His intentions are clear when you look at how he designed the campus as a space to be shared by students, faculty, and staff: the various styles of seating “pits” scattered across campus show how committed he was to creating a shared social atmosphere. There’s a long, fascinating history behind shared spaces. Places like the Governor’s Palace Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia were meant to be places of devout reflection as well as a symbol of class and status. The people who worked and enjoyed these spaces both engaged in them, but were effected by them differently because of how they were permitted by other participants to relate to it. Even when we try to get away from all the people in our lives, from all the shared spaces we have built out of a deep need for connection, we find ourselves in other types of shared spaces. The best examples of these are digital worlds. Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr are more than just a dialogue or a communicative and rhetorical exchange: they are all innately social. World of Warcraft and other MMORPGs aim to literally create spaces for people in share, painting them as fantastically as possible. There are spaces that we keep for only for ourselves, and there are spaces that we can’t be a part of. Whether its our beliefs, our race, or our sexuality, there is always a characteristic that we outwardly express that plays a role in how we enter and engage in shared spaces, and how we permit others to enter our personal spaces. If this sounds like the synopsis of a thesis project, that’s because it kind of is. I am fascinated by the function of shared spaces in society, in literature, in history and in my life. It’s a topic I want to explore and share, be it in newsprint or blogposts, theses or projects. I might be crazy, but there’s a part of me that crazy to start exploring this world of shared and overlapping spaces. Besides: what’s a thesis if not a long editorial? “What’s so funny?” Over the years the answer to this question has changed as comedy has evolved from the fun-loving slapstick style to what we see in films today. Has anyone ever watched a movie and thought, “Why do people think this is so great?” This is a constant recurring question from me, especially when watching recent episodes of Saturday Night Live, or movies like Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. Many people have come to love and consistently quote films like these, but instead they make me wonder what happened to the classic comedy of older generations, where stars like Dom DeLuise, Mel Brooks, and Sid Caesar reigned supreme. Though they were some of the greats of their time, as the next generation came along they did not disappoint with their style of comedy. Take for instance the film Planes, Trains, and Automobiles starring Steve Martin and John Candy. The comedic duo have vastly different personalities – Martin being an uptight type A, while Candy is more of a free spirit. Throughout the film the two mengetintohilarioussituations that are primarily initiated by Candy’s lack of common sense, creating hysteric moments of anxiety from Martin. However funny the film may be, though, it contains one key element that most stupid comedies today do not have – a story. Now, I’m not talking about a general outline where the main characters have a destination to get to and that’s all there is to it; I mean that each character has a background, personal problems, and obstacles of their own that develops their character and works itself into the story. In Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, we think the whole time that John Candy is just this idiot who you can criticize as much as you want, and he’ll still be your friend. But as the film progresses we see moments of vulnerability and bursts of emotion from the character, expressing the depths of his personality and his ability to be hurt, too. If I watched this movie today with friends, I would find that some wouldn’t enjoy these emotional moments because it is a “mood killer.” People want to see non-stop funny scenes where the characters stay immature, which usually goes on to an even more stupid sequel. The epitome of this genre of film is the movie Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not saying this movie does not have its funny moments, but to say that Anchorman needed a sequel is questionable. With the first film we get a great cast of oddball characters that eventually all reach their goal towards the end of the film, but what is really the purpose in the second film? We get a lot of sketch comedy; so much so that if we broke down the film by each scene, each one could be used as a random skit on a SNL. And maybe it is just me, but when they recreate the fight scene between the various news stations, it felt like they just got as many famous people as they could to fit within the scene. Though it was a cool shock factor when first watching it, it seems unnecessary to have all of those people in one scene. Why not make some of those cameos all throughout the movie? I think that the difference between today’s humor and classic humor is that people want to get a laugh quick without having to really take time to focus on the deeper meaning behind the characters and the storyline. It is easier to excessively swear and throw out sexual innuendoes to get younger people to laugh, but at the same time I can’t help but think that it is doing an injustice to the great empire of comedy that was built by so many hardworking, diligent comedians of the past. BY LEAH O’KEEFE LOKEEFE@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer BY MATTHEW LITCHFIELD MLITCHFIELD1@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer Evolution of new age comedy brings feelings of nostalgia Shared spaces: The most pervasive part of life Bill Nye: Are GMO crops problematic? PHOTO COURTESY //BRANDONHILLPHOTOS.COM Less lawns, more food!
  • 7. The Legend of Zelda is one of Nintendo’s longest-standing franchises. In an effort to revi- talize the best comes The Leg- end of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D. Originally released on the Nintendo 64 in 2000, just a year after the landmark Oca- rina of Time, Majora’s Mask puts you in the role of Link in the unnervingly familiar land of Termina. If you’ve never played Majo- ra’s Mask, but have dipped your feet into the Zelda franchise, it may not be what you’re expect- ing. Glancing up at the sky is a moon with a face that stares deeply at the earth it’s slow- ly pulling towards. With just three days until its descent, it’s Link’s job to save Termina. Along the way you collect masks, all of which give Link new qualities, traits, abili- ties, and even forms. Over the course of the adventure, Link embodies three of the famil- iar species from the land of Hyrule, the tree-like Deku, the rocky Goron, and the hu- man-fish hybrid Zora. With these masks, it shifts focus slightly further from items. Each of the three trans- formative masks hold different abilities which alter the way dungeons are solved, making for an element that had not been seen in the Zelda fran- chise. Here we are now, with a re- make on the 3DS. The port was handled by Nintendo and the company Grezzo, who also helped with the port of Ocari- na of Time 3D. A remake for Majora’s Mask, which some may call a cult classic, has been long desired. In 2011, an online campaign called “Operation Moonfall” began, which hoped to bring notice of the fan’s desire for a Majora’s Mask remake to Nin- tendo. While it’s impossible to trace the remake back to this campaign, they did garner an extraordinary amount of atten- tion, holding over 46 thousand likes on their Facebook page, along with other forms of ex- posure through press and so- cial media. Majora’s Mask 3D takes what made Ocarina of Time 3D so special and brings it to Ter- mina. Looking up, the once polygonal brooding face is now a haunting, orange-eyed nightmare, the moon holding a horrible grimace as it shifts towards Termina. Clock Town, the center of Termina, feel much more alive than it once did back in 2000. The town’s been slightly rear- ranged, making much better use of the space provided. For example, the one save spot has been moved direct- ly behind the Clock Tower, as has the bank. Depositing your money right before you go back in time is without the burden of going to three parts of town. In the original, saving was only possible at owl statues, which provided a warp point when playing the “Song of Soaring” on your instrument. Now, smaller owl statues have been planted all over the world of Termina, making progress much simpler on the handheld device. These statues don’t provide an access point for teleporta- tion, but they do allow you to save your progress. Previously, long sessions were required, making the game much more difficult than it should have been. Losing progress was a common oc- currence, but with the addition of these owl statues, it’s easy to play for a bit, then put the system down, just as handheld gaming should be. Also carried over from Oca- rina of Time 3D is the Sheikah Stone, a helping hand for those in need of guidance. It provides visions, ones that indicate where Link should venture to next when he’s stuck in a rut. It’s helpful for newcomers to the series, but seasoned veter- ans will most likely avoid it. Minor changes here and there, visual improvements, and ease of access to menu items with the touch screen all make for an incredible experi- ence on the 3DS. Majora’s Mask is an incred- ible game. It features some of the most emotional storylines contained in any Zelda game. It is also the boldest title in the series, pitting Link not against a villain who has stolen a prin- cess, but against the end of hu- manity. The world of Termina is a sullen land. There are people who can’t stand the thought of the end of the world, there are those who don’t believe the end is coming, and there are those accepting their fate, allowing the time they have to be the best time possible. The portrayal of these peo- ple is what that makes this title so special. The end is nigh, and the people don’t know what to do. Majora’s Mask 3D is not a completely different game. The small changes it does make on the 3DS create an exceptional package for one of the best Zel- da titles ever. I cannot recom- mend it enough, for long time fans, or complete newcomers. This past Saturday was the 3rd annual Black History Month Show. Opening with a slideshow honoring civil rights icons, the show consisted of various acts showcasing the importance of black excellence. Responsible for making such an event possible are, the Black Student Union (BSU), the Hai- tian American Student Associ- ation (HASA), as well as their organized planning commit- tee. Also responsible are, the Chancellor Divinna Grossman, the Office of Diversity, the Unity House, Sigma Phi Rho Fraternity and Anthony Baird. This event included show stopping performances from Charlens Beneche, Pan African dance group, Sulaiman & Dar- lande, as well as Jan Powell, Asia Suttles and Isaiah Gomes. With much support from a lively and interactive audience, this event proved to be a suc- cess. So what did it take for this event to be pulled together? When speaking with BSU President Kharlita Chambers Walker she described the chal- lenges of organizing the event. “The most challenging part of planning was making sure that each committee member kept track of their responsibil- ities because an event of this scale needed the commitment of each member,” said Walker. BSU member Andrea Moore also described some the plan- ning process that took place. Moore stated, “The process was a long one as each detail needed to be accounted for, from booking the auditorium, to finding performers, as well as a guest speaker. The plan- ning needed to start nearly a year before the event to assure that it runs smoothly.” When asking them about the message they were looking to send out to students through- out the show, Walker empha- sized the way she wanted students to understand the Af- rican American Culture. Also that there are plenty of accom- plishments that need to be rec- ognized as they have also con- tributed to shaping American Culture. Moore followed up with mentioning that she hoped that students would also un- derstand the importance of Black excellence. This in itself is highlighting the positive as- pects of the African American culture while learning to de- fuse negative and repressive stereotypes which hinder the progression of the culture as a whole. The students of UMass Dart- mouth shared some of their per- spective on the show and what they took from the experience. English Major Cherise Bulgar enthusiastically said, “Being African American myself I be- lieved that the show was suc- cessful in displaying that my culture has positive aspects that are worth celebrating and I felt empowered to continue the legacy of my ancestors.” Graphic design and Spanish Major, Michelle Chin was ex- cited to share her experience stating, “I went into the show with no expectations nor as- sumptions but I was surprised by the sense of community I felt in the auditorium, and it was very awesome to get some insight into a culture that I’m not familiar with. Everyone who went on stage displayed immense passion and that re- sulted in evoking powerful emotions from me as well. The show ended with an energetic performance titled “Rhythms of Africa,” a dance displaying the power, feroci- ty, as well as the passion that these student performers have for their culture. This recipro- cated in leaving the audience full of energy and a positive memory for those who attend- ed. The Philosophy Association hosted a talk on the philos- ophy of House of Cards last Wednesday, just in time for the premiere of the show’s third season. The critically acclaimed po- litical drama centers on United States Congressman Frank Un- derwood. After President Gar- rett Walker passes Underwood over for a position in has cab- inet as the United States Sec- retary of State, Congressman Underwood vows to seek re- venge by sabotaging Walker’s presidency to the point where Walker must resign. Philosophy professor Dr. Maureen Eckert hosted the presentation. She tied a num- ber of famous philosophical principles to the show to help explain the motives of each character and their success or failure in the show’s universe. Central to her argument is her view of the House of Cards universe. She says the House of Cards universe is mostly sim- ilar to our own, but there is a key difference: it is a universe where every character is either an uncompromising idealist, or corrupt and ruthless. Those who are uncompro- mising idealists simply can- not survive in the House of Cards universe: they will be destroyed by the corrupt and the ruthless. Every character can be divided into these two camps, which determines their overall fate as the show pro- gresses. President Garrett Walker is a prime example of an uncom- promising idealist: young, ea- ger to stick to his conception of morality, always trying to do the right thing. Frank Under- wood, by contrast, is corrupt and ruthless. He is able to easi- ly squash those uncompromis- ing idealists who stand in his way. During the discussion Dr. Eckert fit the House of Cards universe into several famous philosophical problems. Per- haps the most important prob- lem is the problem of dirty hands. The problem of dirty hands states that political leaders must commit immoral acts in order to lead effective- ly. Frank Underwood embroils this principle flawlessly, and is one of the reasons he is able to take down his morally pure enemies who are not able or willing to embrace this line of thinking. Dr. Eckert also brought up several key concepts from classical Greek philosopher Plato’s famous book The Re- public. The work outlines Pla- to’s thoughts on individual and political justice. Dr. Eckert discussed the principle of a perfectly unjust man. The principle emerged from a thought experiment in The Republic which questions whether or not a perfectly just or perfectly unjust person is happier and more successful. Dr. Eckert noted that Under- wood is the perfect image of a perfectly unjust man – ruth- less, power-hungry, and seem- ingly successful over his per- fectly just opponent. She cited several characters as perfectly just men, includ- ing Lucas Goodwin, a journal- ist for the fictional Washing- ton Herald who tries to take down Underwood. All of these characters fail and despite being perfectly just, are por- trayed as unjust. Goodwin, for instance, is convicted of crimi- nal charges and his profession- al career is ruined. Another key principle Dr. Eckert brought up is the theme of addiction in House of Cards. Dr. Eckert noted that even at the surface, addiction is ram- part in the series, both visi- bly and invisibly guiding each character’s actions. Doug Stamper, Frank Underwood’s Chief of Staff and designated fall person, suffers from alco- hol addiction. The theme of addiction ex- tends far beyond the tradition- al topics, Dr. Eckert explained. Unconsciously, each character holds an addiction that guides their moral thoughts. For Frank Underwood, he is addicted to power. Lucas Goodwin and Ja- nine Skorsky, another journal- ist in the show, are addicted to the truth – a fatal addiction in the show’s universe. The philosophy of House of Cards is just one of sever- al events UMass Dartmouth’s Philosophy Association has put on that connects popular culture to philosophy, said the organization’s president, Jessi- ca Latta. In the past, the club has hosted talks on the philos- ophy of several popular televi- sion shows, including Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad. EDITOR: T.J.SPRAGUE TSPRAGUE@UMASSD.EDU PAGE 7 V. 32, ISSUE 19ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Philosophy Association takes on House of Cards A powerful display of black excellence Majora’s Mask 3D: Making the best better By DOUGLAS McCULLOCH DMCCULLOCH@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer By BRETT McLEOD BMCLEOD@UMASSD.EDU Assistant A&E Editor PHOTO COURTESY //DAILYSTAR-UK.CO.UK PHOTO COURTESY //HIDDENTRIFORCE.COM By STEPHANIE RUIZ SRUIZ@UMASSD.EDU Contributing Writer
  • 8. EDITOR: T.J.SPRAGUE TSPRAGUE@UMASSD.EDU PAGE 8 V. 32, ISSUE 19ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT By JUSTIN McKINNEY JMCKINNEY@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer Birdman soars to great heights 2014 Forest Hills Drive: J.Cole’s return The Variety Show: Underrated opportunity The Variety Show is exactly what it sounds like: a talent show for students to show their theatrical skills. Last Friday night, 20 Cent Fiction present- ed its 8th Annual Variety Show to a crowd of around forty stu- dents or so. While sitting in the audi- ence, waiting for the show to begin, I couldn’t help but frown at the small turn out. There could have been talent onstage, and it would remain unknown and underappreci- ated because not even a third of the auditorium was filled. Before I could go into the mat- ter of facts, the lights dimmed down and the show began. It began with UMass Dart- mouth’s improv group, The MacGyver Experience, laugh- ing it up with improv games and shoe throwing. They were followed by the first perfor- mance of the night, a duet of a new Broadway classic, “What is this Feeling?” from Wicked featuring the two hosts Megan Sullivan and Samantha Egge. After the opening, John Dal- ton, Andrew Sullivan, and Bri- an Applebee performed a jazz number. The audience was treated to a performance of Chicago’s “When You’re Good to Mama”, which would have brought Queen Latifah her- self onto her feet, by the sassy Emma Givney. Following the rousing num- ber, the show then took a del- icate twist through a stunning and soulful dance number to “A Drop in the Ocean” per- formed by the enchanting Courtney Franco. Then, the audience was then introduced to a new mu- sical renovation created by the performer himself, Jus- tin Bloomberg, that mixed Dubstep, accapella, beatbox- ing, beepbop, fusion jazz, and hysterical improv, that was dubbed “Jubstep”. The audience was then giv- en a sneak preview of UMass Dartmouth’s musical produc- tion of Grease with the song “Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee” sung by Tiffany Pinarreta with Nathan Taratino on piano. Up next was another Broad- way number from Into the Woods, sung by Josh LaBonte and Ryan Tamulevicz playing the greatly dramatic and tal- ented Prince Charming broth- ers in “Agony”. The show continued into the riveting dark gloom that was Dan Goldberg’s rendition of Edgar Allen’s Poe The Ra- ven. The eerie mood was dis- missed with a comedic light hearted parody of Meghan Trainor’s hit “All About that Bass” called “All about that Space” written and performed by Trekkies Emma Givney and Alyssa Steen, of course after a moment of silence in honor of the late Leonard Nimoy. The show came to near a close with the always elec- trifying acapella group Men- tal Note, with renditions of “Gone, Gone, Gone” by Phillip Phillips and “Give me Love” by Ed Sheeran. The show closed with the head banging awe- someness that is Sic Vita. It was the last perfomance than changed my outlook on the audience turnout. During this performance in particular, the band allowed the audience to get near the stage and dance. Surpsingly enough, many stu- dents did. First one or two, then more trickled down to the front. Eventually there was a great pit of students jumping up and down, whipping their hair around, and just enjoying the music. I realized that there is a humble charm in a small audi- ence. In large crowds, the con- nection between the audience and the performer can seem less personal. It can also in- timidate any artist, escpecially fresher artists, to perform be- fore a vast sea of strangers. Here were just young adults coming together to appreciate theater, art, and trying to have a good time. Here, the first middle row was filled up by students who just came to sup- port one good friend. Here the audience wants to watch and encourage the artist and will have fun doing it. Most import- nantly, first timers can have a chance to present themselves without the hype and anxiety that comes with a large crowd. If you are a performer who just wants to get your hands dirty with a live audience ex- perience, this is the perfect op- purtunity to get over the usual case of stage jitters. After the show I went back- stage to ask the performers a few questions. The question that got the most response was what they would say to performers thinking about au- ditioning next year, and most of them said the same thing: just do it, which psychology major and first timer Justin Bloomberg said. Bloomberg even admits that it he just jumped into auditions when he saw the sign for it, jokingly claiming that it was “improv all the way.” Harley Keith, a metals and jewlery major and a member of The MacGyver Experience, definitely recommends doing it. “Just do it with a friend if you want.” Armand Cabral, a 2013 UMa- ss Dartmouth graduate with a degree in jazz explains that taking that leap is what helps you as an artist to develop and conitnue to improve: “do things that make you uncom- fortable essentially. You’ll ask why you should be doing this but you’ll be taking the next step. It really helps when you find a group of friends, that’s how you look at the positive. How can you develop?” Hip-Hop has shifted. The game is no longer easy to take and there is so much competition that only a few get to make it to the finale. Along with Drake standing by the throne, is J. Cole, mouth watering and eyes yearning for the same prize. 2014 Forest Hills Drive is the third studio album by J. Cole, following Born Sinner. The ti- tle of the album was not just randomly selected though, it happens to be the address of J. Cole’s childhood home in North Carolina. In a inter- view with Complex Magazine, that address was “where the soon-to-be 30 year old rapper and producer known as J. Cole learned how to rap and make beats.” It only made sense at that point in his career to go back to where it all started. With this album, he not only hones his skills as a rapper but he channels the energy of his mentor and his boss, Jay-Z’s The Black Album – he treated the album like it would be his last, his way of cementing his name along with the greats that hip-hop has come to love. It also gives out a nostalgic feeling, making us remember our starting point. He strips away the corny lines and gives his fans something concrete and beautiful that can be also hard to swallow. Cole carries on the role of a storyteller which he intro- duced in 2013 with Born Sinner. “Wet Dreamz” accounts for a time when Cole was young and his first time having sex. The story goes from lying to a girl about knowing how to have sex because he assumed she knew to him using porn as his teach- er so he wouldn’t disappoint the girl. In the end, the girl was unknowledgeable and hoped that Cole could go slowly with her since “he knew”. It’s a fun- ny and honest song. “January 28th” not only paid homage to his birth date but there were lyrics that paid homage to how men of color are perceived. J. Cole sings,“What’s the price for a black man life?/I check the toe tag/not one zero in sight/I turned the TV on/ Not one hero in sight/Unless he dribble or he fiddle with mics.” He pinpoints exactly what so many are blind to see or at least are afraid to say. He drops the façade within those couple of lines and hits home to the recent events that were happening in Ferguson. “G.O.M.D” first shows doubt within the person he is becom- ing, losing himself in Holly- wood. Then he realizes that he should focus on love and happiness, something that has been evading him for the lon- gest time. “A Tale of 2 Citiez” goes into depth the move Cole had when he came to New York City and the difference be- tween Fayetteville and his new abode. “Fire Squad” is Cole as- serting his dominance in hip- hop, criticizing white appro- priation in the hip-hop culture. J. Cole keeps his signature “Drake” from his previous album in “Apparently”. He laments over his regrets to leaving his mother alone to deal with the foreclosure on his childhood home and all the problems that she received while he was chasing his dreams. To close the album, “Note to Self” serves as a thank you to all the people that J.Cole has ever encountered and who has helped him thus far with the album and in his life. The album has the potential to become a classic. It shows the difference between his dark second studio album and his third album. He has reached enlightenment in the best way, for his fans, this is the Cole that we like to see and to listen to. J. Cole knows he has what it takes to seize the throne and he will do anything except sell his soul to achieve that. By KASSANDRA EDOUARD KEDOUARD@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer Birdman is a drama-comedy starring Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, and Andrea Riseborough and is easily best movie of the year. It delivers in every aspect film-making from top to bot- tom. Director Alejandro G. Inarritu created a movie that glowed with a profound sense of uniqueness. It was like noth- ing Hollywood has ever seen or, if I may be so bold to say, will ever see again. Birdman examines the in- ner struggle of a has-been ac- tor, named Riggan (Keaton), whose most famous role was as a superhero known as Bird- man. The movie picks up while Riggan is attempting to rees- tablish himself as a Broadway actor in a Raymond Carver play. Throughout the entire film Riggan is struggling with what could either be very vivid hallucinations or some type of supernatural powers. It’s not a shock to me that the film captured the 2014 Os- car for Best Picture as well as Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Cine- matography. The movie has a very original style in which the cinematography was done. Along with that, the score is outstanding and gives the movie a great energy. The cast is what made the movie over the top and I believe gave it the extra push it needed to be Os- car worthy. When watching Birdman it’s hard to not simply be en- tertained by the score in film. Birdman incorporates famous classical pieces from Rach- maninoff and Tchaikovsky as well as a very fresh style of jazz drums. The use of the jazz drums is particularly entertaining as the entire film was done in one massive shot with zero cam- era breaks, the beat and mood of the jazz drums are used to break up the scenes in the film. The jazz drums also deliver in the aspect of bringing out the comedic essence of the film. It’s a well-known fact that comedy is all about timing and in a film without any type of pausing among scenes, it be- comes extremely difficult to develop that timing. However, the jazz drums in this film de- liver the timing as the audience begins to follow those drums as a type time keeper that pac- es the film and preserves the comedic element. As I have already said Bird- man is made to look like it was one long shot and in my opinion this was a very subtle, yet outstanding quality of the film. In a strange way the sin- gle scene makes the audience pay more attention to the film. It’s almost like they are afraid to take their eyes off the screen as they know they will miss something. I caught myself falling under that spell while I saw Birdman for the first time. Normally when I watch a movie, I will admit, that I will take my eyes off the screen for a moment or two during a break in scenes. However, while watching Birdman I found myself unable to take my eyes off the screen, it seemed like a sin to me. Not only was the film so entertaining, but the single scene edit made me feel entranced. While the overall style of the film is fantastic and in it- self worth the Oscar for best picture, the cast of this movie is beyond talented. In any film or play it’s very easy to pick who the weak link is in the cast. In Birdman though, it’s practically impossible to find any weakness in the cast. Even Galifianakis, who was brought in mainly as comedic relief, showed some great acting chops by not only being the co- medic relief but also portray- ing the role of Riggan’s agent masterfully. Keaton also does a phenom- enal job playing a struggling wash-up, his emotion and ef- fort to get back to the fame he once was believable without being over-dramatic. On the flipside of that Keaton is hilar- ious in this role. It’s extremely hard to balance comedy and drama in a role as they are meant to evoke very different emotions. For Keaton though, it seems easy and his perfor- mance as Riggan is exception- al. As we get further into the cast it just gets better. Edward Norton’s role as another actor in the Broadway play required him to be epitome of a preten- tious Hollywood actor. Howev- er, Norton needed to do so in a likable and attractive manner. He not only handled the task, but he did it well enough to earn an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor. Emma Stone followed Nor- ton in gaining her own Oscar nod for best supporting actress for her role as Riggan’s daugh- ter who is a recovering drug addict. She also faced the chal- lenge of playing a complex role that left little room for error and like her cohorts she con- quered the challenge. If you have not yet seen Bird- man I highly recommend you do so as it will probably be the most intriguing two hours you have spent watching a movie in years. It’s funny, dramatic, and so much more. Birdman truly managed to capture the essence of a phenomenal Hol- lywood movie. PHOTO COURTESY//WIRED.COM By ELIZABETH O’DONNELL EODONNELL@UMASSD.EDU Contributing Writer
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PAGE 9 V. 32, ISSUE 19 Activities Calender ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR: T.J.SPRAGUE TSPRAGUE@UMASSD.EDU MARCH 2015 THURSDAY 05 FRIDAY 06 SATURDAY 07 SUNDAY 08 MONDAY 09 TUESDAY 10 WEDNESDAY 11 TOGETHER: JUNIOR ARTISTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL DESIGN CVPA GALLERY THRU APRIL 1ST MEN’S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD OPEN ECAC CHAMPIONSHIPS NYC AMORY NEW YORK, NY THE VAGONA MONOLOGUES MAIN AUDITORIUM 7:00 PM MEN’S TRACK & FIELD ECAC CHAMPIONSHIPS ALL DAY NYC ARMORY, NY, NY CATHOLIC MASS MACLEAN CAMPUS CENTER REFECTION ROOM 233 1:00 P.M.- 2:00 PM THE UNCOMMON OBJECT STAR STORE GALLERY THRU MARCH 26, 2015 CATHOLIC MASS MACLEAN CAMPUS CENTER BLUE AND GOLD WELCOME CENTER 5:00 - 6:00 PM DYSTOPIAN FICTION BOOK CLUB MARCH METING LIBRARY ROOM 314 2:00 - 3:00 PM STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY ONLINE THRU MARCH 22, 2015 LIGHTNING SESSION: PRE-TENURE BOOK PUBLICATION CCB ROOM 115 12:00 - 1:00 PM INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL LIBRARY ROOM 225 2:00 - 4:00 PM Horoscopes WORD TABLES, GRAPHICS & TEMPLATES LIBRARY ROOM 226 2:00 - 4:00 PM MEN’S TENNIS VS. WHEATON 3:30 - 6:30 PM AWAY AUSTIN NADEAU-PERCUSSION RECITAL CVPA ROOM 104 6:30 - 7:30 PM Aren’tyouhappythatyoucompromised?Sometimes it is hard to bend on the issues that you feel strongly about but a part of being an adult is understanding someone’s point of view and accommodating it as your own if need be. Compromises do not mean the end of the world, so do not think that. It is okay to cry sometimes. It does not mean equal weakness. To express yourself through tears no matter the situation is beautiful, emotion is beautiful. While so many other people want to pretend that nothing hurts them, cry away and show them that they are wrong. You, my friend, need a little TLC. You have been busy for so long that you do not know how to take care of yourself. Here’s a bit of advice, drop the problems at the door and go out a little. Live a little, just make sure you put yourself first this time. Lately you have been down in the dumps and the only thing that can make it all go away is if you see your family. Call them over or you go to them. Either way, family time is in order. Mom’s home cooked meal is waiting for you! Your social skills are definitely something to be envied! Left and right, wherever you go, heads turn and you reciprocate the love. Maybe it has something to do with that megawatt smile you have hiding there! Your emotional detachment gig has been really annoying lately. Open up to people around you, show that you care, not by your words but by your actions. Don’t look at me with those dull eyes, where is the spark that comes alive when it comes to things you are passionate about? Make me see that and we have a winner. Beautiful compassionate Pisces, you have to use your common sense often which means showing those manners, minding those Ps and Qs, and how to manage your time efficiently. Silly mistakes will get in your way but if you stay on top of everything, the day will go smoothly. Also do not turn into one of the seven sins and pull Greed on us, just because people ask you to dinner all the time does not mean you cannot say no. Practice with me now – N.O. N.O. Good! Time to make a change you Ram, being stubborn never got anyone anywhere. Change is good; it brings about a fresh new mindset and brings glorious opportunities to your door. Think about how you want your future to go. For that future to go the way you envisioned, positivity needs to be there and change is the best way to create good vibes. You have a tendency to keep things in your chest and explode at the wrong moment. No one likes that and you, yourself, do not like that. Remember that it only hurts you to keep things bottled up; express yourself no matter how bad or good it might be. The reaction you are expecting may be different. Love is in the air for you darling. Did something great happen with a crush or a significant other? Darn gosh it did! Whatever it is, do not let that memory fade, keep it locked tight and save it for dessert whenever you go to bed. It will definitely keep you smiling throughout the night. You crabby apple, stop with the frowning and the worrying. You are bringing the atmosphere down! Sure, it is okay to stay inside your head from time to time but being consumed by the problems thrown your way will send you to an early grave. And no one wants that right so cut it out. Your intensity is not needed at this moment. You need to calm down and approach the situation in a different manner. Your voice needs to stay calm and your body needs to stay cool. Being hyped up due to the situation will only make for awkward tension and broken friendships. Virgo August 23 – September 22 Libra September 23 – October 22 Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Pisces February 19 – March 20 Aries March 21 – April 19 Taurus April 20 – May 20 Gemini May 21 – June 20 Cancer June 21 – July 22 Leo July 23 – August 22 POLL OF THE WEEK What is your favorite type of girl scout cookie? Thin Mints Caramel Delites 32% 24% 21% 17% Lemonades Peanut Butter Patties
  • 10. PAGE 10 V. 32, ISSUE 19ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR: T.J.SPRAGUE TSPRAGUE@UMASSD.EDU Humans of UMassD is a group of photographers that take portraits of campus life. It was inspired by a photographer, Brandon Stanton who takes portraits in New York. We are human and have voices to be heard and stories to be told. HUMANSOFUMASSDARTMOUTH TOP10PLAYLIST Black Bar Jukebox Allan Harris Soul To Soul Carmen Lundy Get Me Joe Beck Trio After The Calm Danny Green Guitar Balafonics Pascal Bokar Singing The Blues Freddy Cole We’re Back Gerry Bibbs Thrasher Dream Trio Don’t Hesitate Raul Midon Dance With The Lady Johnny Griffith All Rise: A Joyful Elegy For Fats Waller Donna Deussen and the Paul Weitz Trio 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. WHAT’SONYOURIPOD? CORSAIRCUISINE “‘Blame’ by Calvin Harris.” “I’m trying to think of an inspirational quote....” “After switching majors a few times and finding one I’m so passionate about I’m really excited to be done with school in May. I can’t wait to see what opportunities open up for me.” PHOTO COURTESY // MARIA AMELL PHOTO COURTESY // MARIA AMELL -Amanda Jones “‘New Demons’ by I See Stars.” -Cara Butcher Ingredients 16-8oz.packageCrescentRolls 4 oz. Mozzarella Cheese 2 oz. Pepperoni slices 4 oz. Pizza Sauce, for dipping Pizzahasforeverbeenthestaple of the college student’s diet. Why not? After all, it’s delicious and it comes in more varieties than the fish in the sea. This recipe blends the deliciousness of a pepperoni pizza with the warm buttery flakiness of crescent rolls. First you must preheat the oven to the temperature designated on the crescent rolls package. While theovenheats,youshouldprepare your ingredients for baking. Remove the crescents from the package and separate each piece ofcough,placingthemonacooking- sheet. Flatten them out and make sure that each is at least one inch apart from the others. Now sprinkle a handful of mozzarella onto each triangle, as well as 2-3 pepperoni slices. Once thisisdone,rollthelittlepizzasinto the crescent shapes. Be sure to pinch the edges so that no cheese escapes and oozes out. Follow the cooking directions on the tube and in no-time at all you’ll haveyourselfatastysnack.Plateit andserveitwiththedippingsauce, and you’re done. As always, feel free to email me with questions, comments, and concerns. What's up NEW BEDFORD By JACOB CONDO PIZZANTS PHOTO COURTESY // ONCEAMONTHMEALS.COM PHOTO COURTESY // NEWBEDFORDGUIDE.COM PHOTO COURTESY // ANTIHAIRSLAVE.COM By STEPHEN CIOTTI SCIOTTI@UMASSD.EDU Staff Writer Kathy Griffin at the Zeiterion Kathy Griffin is performing stand-up comedy at the Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford on March 11th at 8 p.m. Kathy has been a comedian for many years, and has appeared in over 40 television shows. She briefly had her own reality show “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List”. The show ran for six seasons, and won two Emmys in the Outstanding Reality Program category. She has hosted over 20 stand-up specials, and one can tell by her thorough resume that she is no stranger to comedy. With a guarantee to make you laugh, you can attend her show for only $35. A $75 ticket includes a post-performance reception with the celebrity herself. Ming Sushi Japanese Restaurant Like sushi? Well then the Ming Sushi Japanese Restaurant is the spot for you! Featuring an all you can eat sushi buffet, the restaurant also offers hibachi favorites such as chicken, steak, and shrimp. The all you can eat special is offered at a price of $14.95 for lunch and $19.95 for dinner. The restaurant holds a 4.5 star overall rating on Yelp based on 28 reviews. 1. SOPHIEWILLIAMS MOLINAOUNG