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The Ettihad Cultural Center is one of the resources that are available to Muslim students on campus for prayer, support, academics and other potential needs.
Several resources available to Muslim students on campus for prayer By Lauren Sluss News Reporter
For Khalifa Alaqeel, being a Muslim student on campus was not met with difficulty or struggle—his religion has been constantly supported by the programs Oregon State University has offered. He found comfort through the Ettihad Cultural Center and University Housing and Dining Services’ commitment to providing for students during Ramadan. “I’m really comfortable here, and OSU has given rights to us as Muslim people,” said chemical engineering junior, Alaqeel. “There are a lot of Muslim students here, and OSU is taking care of them. If we ask anything for religious purposes, they will always help us out.” OSU’s commitment to aiding Muslim students has been restructured this year with the establishment of a multi-faith prayer room in the ECC. In years past, Muslim students had used the third floor of the Valley Library behind the archives for a prayer space, but were met with opposition, according to Mohamed. “We’ve requested a room from the library several times, but the library didn’t feel as though it should give religious support, and that wasn’t their goal,” Mohamed said. “The library actually tried to stop us, but they eventually gave up on that and accepted that the Muslim students go there to pray.” This year, however, both the INTO OSU program in the International LivingLearning Community and the ECC
located in the Student Experience Center Vice President of MSA, Omar Mohamed. offer prayer spaces and footbaths for “The point of the MSA has been to Muslim students. Although these spaces help serve the Muslim community are new, they still might not be enough, at OSU, educate the general student according to population about Alaqeel. Muslims and the “ The more str uggles and t h e b e t t e r,” needs of differAlaqeel said. ent Muslims at “Muslim peoOSU and eduple are spread cate them generaround camally about Islam,” pus, so just Mohamed said. those two The MSA will spaces are not provide Muslim enough. A lot students a comof people don’t munity of supk n ow a b o u t port, which can the SEC prayer help Muslim stuspace, and dents through would go home their OSU expeor find a very rience, accordsecluded area ing to Ahmed to pray.” Al-Manji, senior OSU is lookin mechanical ing to conengineering. tinue to supKhalifa Alaqeel “It’s not just port Muslim OSU that proOSU student students in vided me with years to come the environment through the rethat helped me establishment practice my reliof the Muslim Student Association. gion, it’s the community within OSU Being dormant for the past two years, that made me comfortable with living the MSA is currently working on writing here,” Al-Manji said. “I engage a lot with a new constitution and officially return- people from my own country, mostly ing to OSU next year in order to help the Arab people who identify as Muslims, Muslim community, according to the and that’s why I didn’t experience a lot
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of difficulties.” For other Muslim students, however, the transition to OSU might be more difficult. Senior and radiation health physics major Roa’a AlBish’s transition to OSU may have proved easier if she had known about more resources, such as the Ettihad Cultural Center. “When I first came, I had difficulties. When I got more involved in the OSU community, however, things got better,” AlBish said. “I think if more people knew about the ECC, they would feel more welcomed when they first come here.” One of the programs in which OSU is striving to support Muslim students on campus begins this weekend. In recognition of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, UHDS will be hosting a Ramadan Meal Program to allow students and their dependents a space to gather and break nightly fast with halal meals. The meals provided by UHDS for Ramadan will begin on June 5 and lasts through June 9. Ramadan begins either this Saturday or Sunday night, depending on where the moon has been sited. Although those practicing Ramadan will not know its official start date until Saturday, UHDS will begin hosting meals Sunday night, according to Jacqueline Chambers, international student housing coordinator. “We are starting the event on Sunday
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Today’s Birthday (06/03/16). Domestic bliss feeds you this year. Take charge, and give back. Begin a two-year phase in fun, romance and passion this autumn, with home renovation and new career directions. Late winter discoveries include new self-expression and professional breakthroughs. Focus on what (and who) you love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6 — Slow down and think it over. Don’t risk error or breakage by rushing things. The situation could seem chaotic or disorganized. Set basic priorities and leave room for unscripted outbursts. Get second opinions. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — There’s money to be made today and tomorrow. Clear confusion before proceeding. Be guided, but not inhibited, by the past. Things may not go according to plan. Stay out of someone else’s upset. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 6 — You’re more powerful
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5 — Plan your next adventure today and tomorrow, but don’t dash off yet. Verify reservations and costs. Check for changes and errors. Exercise restraint, and figure out what the other guy wants.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 5 — Finish a project behind closed doors over the next few days. Wait and consider before making big decisions or actions. Restore your mind, body and spirit with soothing rituals. Slip into peaceful reverie.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Untangle a financial snarl over the next few days. Avoid arguing over money; it’s not worth the cost. Repay a debt. In a disagreement about priorities, confer with family. Wise words prevail.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — Rely on your team to get through despite chaotic conditions. Smile and thank people, even if they’re grumpy. Don’t forget to do a job you promised. Adapt to breaking news. Together, you’re smarter.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — Compromise is required for the next two days. Put in a correction. Leave your money where it is, as it could evaporate today. Fantasy and feelings clash with cold hard facts.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 — Consider opportunities today and tomorrow. Plan future possibilities, but don’t act yet. Communicate competency, and a screamer will calm down. It’s OK if somebody disagrees. Let them know what you need. Imagine harmony.
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Monday, May 30 Stolen belongings A woman had knocked on the Sheriff’s office asking if they could come in an go to the bathroom. When the dispatcher at the office told her that there was no public restroom at that location, the woman who had knocked then defecated halfway down the stairwell. The woman was then arrested and taken to jail for Disorderly Conduct II and
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Students and community members lined up for free food at the Beaver Bold Block Party that was held yesterday under the SEC Plaza. The event was put on in order to celebrate clubs at OSU.
Student clubs celebrated at annual event on campus Beaver Bold Block Party held yesterday at the SEC Plaza By Rose Kearsey Practicum Contributor
The Student Experience Center Plaza was packed yesterday afternoon with students and staff for the annual Beaver Bold Block Party, an event to praise all of the work campus organizations have put in throughout the year. Of the over 400 registered clubs at Oregon State, several were represented at the event. People walking through the Plaza tamed their hunger with free nachos and crêpes provided by the Memorial Union, and raffle tickets were given out
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to students to win top prizes such as an iPad mini, Beaver gear, a longboard and a basketball signed by OSU Men’s Basketball Coach, Wayne Tinkle. The event also included a prize wheel for the chance to win free snacks and #BeaverBold prize packs. Dante Holloway, coordinator for clubs and organizations within Student Leadership and Involvement, helped to bring OSU clubs together to put on the block party. “The purpose of the event is really to celebrate the ending of another awesome year with a focus on co-curricular. We have a lot of awards ceremonies for academic stuff and for specific departments, but the idea is to get out here and look at what students have achieved this year. It’s an opportunity to hangout, have fun, and get some food
in the sun,” Holloway said. Activities included the a demonstration and lesson from the West Coast Swing Club, a performance by group of student dancers named Fusion, steps by the Casino y Rueda Salsa Club and a live concert from students involved with music production here at OSU. Kelly McElroy, student engagement and community outreach librarian, had a table set up to talk with students about what they want from the Oregon State library, while teaching them some OSU history. “We’re promoting our ‘Beavers Read’ recommended reading. We did a survey of faculty and staff to ask what their favorite books were, then pulled everything we had in the collection
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so either the students have had a day of fasting, or they will be able to eat one more hearty meal before beginning their fast,” Chamber said. Those observing Ramadan partake in a fast from sunrise to sundown, and the fast is broken at the end of the day. Arnold Dining Center will be serving halal meals for ten dollars to break the fast from 9 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., and will remain open until midnight to provide a prayer space for students. UHDS also reserved the first floor lounges of every residence hall for prayer spaces to be used both at sunrise and sunset. The halal meals and prayer spaces will work toward meeting the needs of Muslim students on campus, accord-
ing to Assistant Director for Dining, Nutrition and Sustainability Tara Sanders. “It’s about serving some of those basic needs and making sure that the nutritional needs are met and making sure that students have safe spacing in their living areas to be able to practice,” Sanders said. “What we need to do is provide a service to meet these needs.” With the help of UHDS, ECC and the MSA, OSU has provided students of the Islamic faith with a support, according to Mohamed. “I’ve been here since 2007, and over that time period the MSA has been on and off, but regardless there has always been strong support from OSU,” Mohamed said. baro.news@oregonstat.edu
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library space built. She was really dedicated Deb Mott, assistant director of guest serto giving students and staff what they needed vices at the memorial union, has been workwhich is what we continue to do today, so we ing events like these for years, but with the wanted to recognize her.” addition of the Student Experience Center, it’s Students had the chance to pose and snap expanded both in participants and attendees.
and added an orange band so you can see them when you’re walking down the shelves. “This is the second year that it’s been in this We’re also telling the story of Ida Kidder, the a selfie with a life sized image of Ida Kidder, first professional librarian at OSU,” McElroy also known as Mother Kidder because of her area because of the new plaza and we made said. “She really helped with getting the actual leadership and goodwill. some slight adjustments in making it more
friendly in terms of setting up the flow. It’s better for the people attending,” Mott said. Clubs that are looking to get some exposure on campus through tabling or setting up an event can make reservations through the Memorial Union Guest Services office, Mott said. baro.news@oregonstate.edu
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SPORTS STAFF SUPERLATIVES Cooper Pawson
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TOP GAME:
Josh: The Washington men’s basketball game. A game-winning, buzzer-beating 3-pointer rarely fails to disappoint, and freshman guard Stephen Thompson, Jr. nailed one to give OSU the 82-81 barnburner victory. Now the only question is how many more Thompson, Jr. will hit over his next three years of collegiate eligibility. Brian: Like Josh, I’m going to go with a Washington game. But the best Washington game happened on the baseball diamond, not the hardwood. With many of the 2006 College World Series championship team on hand, a team that won six elimination games to bring home the title mind you, the 2016 squad paid tribute to that that team that won it all in the most fitting of ways--with a come from behind win. Trailing by four in the seventh inning in front of a packed Goss Stadium, the Beavers rallied to score three runs in the seventh, and took the lead on a single from Lake Oswego’s Jack Anderson off the Pac12 Pitcher of the Year and Goss Stadium public enemy No. 1, Troy Rallings to clinch a series win. It was awesome.
Brenden: OSU women’s basketball’s 60-75 victory over Baylor. The Beavers beat the Bears and advanced to the program’s first Final Four. It was a back and forth seesaw battle that was a nail-bitter all the way to the end. It was the crown jewel of their season, and was the best moment of their season. Max: The come-from-behind walk-off victory against Stanford for OSU gymnastics was a real spectacle. Freshman McKenna Singley was only supposed to perform an exhibition routine on floor, but due to an injury she was forced into the spotlight as the closing performer. Her 9.900 score not only earned a personal best, but also thrusted the Beavers ahead of the No. 16 Cardinal and sealed the victory. Cooper: The best game for me is also the most recent, The Beaver’s baseball team beat UCLA in a 6-0 shuttout after a complete game by Luke Heimlich, his first. This win also sealed an historical series. The Beavers outscored UCLA 10-0 on the weekend, marking the first time in Beaver’s history that the team had held any team scoreless in the same series three games straight.
TOP MOMENT: Josh: Daniel Gomis’ basket against Washington State on Senior Day. Gomis spent an unfortunate majority of his five years at OSU with a variety of injuries, including a large chunk of his senior year. But on Senior Day, Gomis came back from a stress fracture in his shin to play for one feelgood minute and made a layup in the Beavers’ blowout victory. Cooper: The moment the football team caused a fumble in Michigan’s first drive of the game. The Beavers had just had one of the best offensive drives of the year and scored a touchdown on the first drive themselves. After taking the lead in the Big House, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Even though the
Beavers answered with a fumble of their own, I remember being so excited and wish I could stay in that moment forever. Brian: Even though the game ended in a loss, the second half of the Civil War was the high point of the Beaver football season. With only 57 players available, the Beavers dug out of a 24-point halftime deficit to make it a three-point game in the fourth quarter. The shock and fear that had taken over Autzen Stadium was a cool sight. Brenden: When OSU women’s basketball won the Pac-12 tournament. This was such a cool moment when OSU got to hoist the trophy inside of Key Arena in Seattle with confetti flying everywhere amongst so much orange and black. Easily my favorite moment all season.
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Gary Payton(left), Stephen Thompson Jr. (right) strategize against Washington.
BIGGEST HEADSCRATER:
Josh: OSU baseball missing the NCAA Tournament. A top-5 team in the nation in preseason polls, the Beavers had a rough stretch late in the season but still seemed to have a good enough resume to make the bracket. Instead, teams like South Alabama and Georgia Tech got in, which is especially puzzling because both of those schools had representatives on the Selection Committee. Brian: The entire Seth Collins saga: Since Seth Collins joined the football team, it has been equal parts exciting and confusing. He won the starting quarterback job as a freshman—which yielded mixed results on the field. Once he suffered an
injury while stretching at practice, things turned even more bizarre. Andersen originally said he would be out for the season, Collins then returned for the Civil War, not as a quarterback, but as a wide receiver. Then after the season he decided to transfer for Northern Illinois, only to announce his intentions to return to the OSU football midway through spring camp. This story is still developing. Brenden: The men’s basketball team getting a seven seed in the NCAA tournament. The Beavers went into The Big Dance expecting to be a bubble team, but puzzlingly ended up being a seven seed, playing against a 10 seed in VCU. However, even more shockingly the Beavers were underdogs to VCU in betting odds all along.
Cooper: Hands down without a doubt, something all beaver fans can relate to because the wound is still so fresh is, the moment they called the last team’s name for the final regional in this year’s baseball NCAA Baseball tournament. We got snubbed, no ifs, ands or buts. Josh: There may be a handful of choices for this category from the football team, but I’m going with the last play of the Colorado football game. OSU was playing at home against a Buffalo team that had lost 14 straight conference games, and the Beavers’ last chance — down 17-13 with 30 seconds left — was snuffed by an interception. Next season may be better for the Beavers, but this was the lowlight of 2015. Brian: Oregon State’s final game at Reser Stadium was one, many will want to forget. A 52-7
loss to Washington on Senior Day. It was a beat down from the opening kickoff and capped off a disappointing season at Reser Stadium where the Beavers were outscored 93-7 their final two games. Brenden: Oregon State’s 41-0 loss to UCLA. This game was ugly all the way around. Terrible football, terrible weather, and it led to a terrible outcome. This is one OSU fans won’t soon forget Max: The September 12th loss at the big house in Michigan was a real bummer, especially after the promising victory against Weber State. Oregon State opened the game with a touchdown drive for a 7-0 lead. Beaver Nation’s hopes and dreams at this moment were at an all time high. Expecting Gary Andersen’s first year campaign to be as successful as Wayne Tinkle’s was just unfair. The loss to the Wolverines proved that the rest of a season was going to be a rough.
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TOP MALE ATHLETE: Josh:Can’t wrestle this award away from Amarveer Dhesi, who was an All-American this year, Pac-12 Heavyweight Champion and Conference Wrestler of the Year. Gary Payton II deserves props as probably the most well-known athlete on campus, but Dhesi tops the list for Male Athlete of the Year. Let’s put them in a game of one-on-one, first on the basketball court and then on the wrestling mat. Brian: This is a weird year, there isn’t a Big Man on Campus this year. There is a Michael Conforto, Brandin Cooks, Jacquizz Rodgers or even a Khiry Shelton in OSU’s athletic department in 2016. There are a couple of youngsters that will soon
TOP FEMALE ATHLETE: Josh: If Dhesi is the Pac-12 Wrestler of the Year and there was also an OSU women’s athlete who was named Pac-12 Player of the Year in her sport, how could you pick against her? Yes, Jamie Weisner was an All-American too and helped the Beavers make their first Final Four in program history. Weisner should get to play the winner of the Payton II-Dhesi game of one-on-one. Brian: Hands down it’s Jamie Weisner. Pac-12 Player of the Year on a team that won both the regular season and Pac-12 tournament title, while scoring 38 points in the Sweet Sixteen to advance OSU to their first Final Four in program history.
reach that status, but they are still a year away. I think the closest thing we have to a BMOC is Gary Payton II. GPII was not only an elite defender who could also throw down with the best of them, but being the son of an basketball Hall of Famer certainly helped elevate the profile of the basketball program. So I guess what I’m saying is that GP2 is the coolest male athlete this year. Brenden: I’m going to have to give this award to Logan Ice. He led the OSU baseball team with a confidence all season and was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. His leadership led the Beavers all season, and he should be leading them into the postseason if it wasn’t for the worst snub of all time by the selection committee. (Cough Cough… Southern Alabama Athletic Director) Not a bad way to go out. Brenden: I would like to break the trend here, but it’s impossible to take this award away from Jamie Weisner. She was OSU’s do everything as she led them all the way to the Final Four and won the Pac-12 Player of the Year award. She may have been OSU’s best player of all time, and she is easily the most deserving for this award. Cooper: One of the best freshmen pitchers ever to play at OSU, Meehra Nelson. Not only was she named Pac-12 Player of the week twice, but she finished the year with a 16-10 win loss record. She had an ERA of 2.93 and recorded 211 strikeouts. She is going to be the top dog around here for a while.
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Defnesive player of the year, and OSU catcher Logan Ice.
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Brian: I’m sticking on the diamond for a pair of freshman studs. Nick Madrigal and Bryce Fehmel are both worthy of the award. And this isn’t just because it’s baseball that I’m picking, their play on the field backs it up—and brought home the hardware. Fehmel was named a second team AllAmerican and Madrigal was named Freshman of the Year in the Pac-12. Brenden: Seth Collins. Despite his bevy of back and forth decisions in the offseason, his electric playmaking ability earns him the nod of best frosh. He completely changed the landscape of the Civil War when he was playing his hybrid position, and I can only imagine what he will do over the next few years.
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Josh: Tres Tinkle didn’t play like a freshman this year, so does that disqualify him from getting this award? Of course not. The 6-foot-8 forward carved out a huge role this season for the Beaver basketball team and was second on the squad with 13.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. If there was a Top Sophomore Award he might get it next year as well. Max: Katie McWilliams was impressive this year to say the least. She contributed more than anyone expected on one of the best teams in the country. McWilliams received her chance to shine when starting point guard Sydney Wiese was sidelined due to injury. They freshman guard proved reliable in her Wiese’s absence and did it against top teams like Notre Dame.
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Best video games to play during finals week By Luuk Van Hoomisen Split Screen, KBVR-TV
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ith finals week right around the corner, everyone needs a break. Here at Split Screen we believe that an appropriate dose of some good old fashioned video games can be the perfect thing to get just the stress relief you need. So we’ve crafted up this list to help you blow off some steam without having to blow off the immense responsibilities that are facing you in this most critical moment that you have been preparing yourself for ten weeks. Flower: Ever wonder what it feels like to be a cool summer breeze? In ‘Flower’ you can play as the wind as you pick up fallen flower petals and restore beauty and color to a dull colorless world. As you pick up more flowers the world around you becomes more and more colorful, but there is no real rush or clear and pleasant goal in this game which makes it the perfect way to get a quick dose of humility and unimportance that will help you stay grounded in such a hectic time. It also gets pretty boring after about thirty minutes so you aren’t at any real risk of neglecting your studies for too long. Civilization IV: This turn based strategy series has been trend setting for years and while it can be time consuming and meticulous it is slow enough at times that you can get a little bit of studying done between turns. Civ has always been a cathartic experience for players and it can be a great way to keep your mind off of your impending doom. The fourth installment in the series is a particularly soothing choice for finals
The crazy world of finals got you down? Just roll it all into a ball and shoot it into space.
because it is narrated in the majestic voice of Leonard Nimoy. So if reading about Ghandi’s struggles for human rights for your HST final while he adopts slavery and declares war on Peru sounds like it will help you get through the week, I say go for it. Minecraft: Yeah, duh. Any Katamari game: The crazy world of finals got you down? Just roll it all in to a ball and shoot it into space. That’s where stars come from, after all. Katamari is a very strange Japanese game where you roll everything into a ball. That’s literally the whole game. Why? Because the king of space has commanded you to replace all the stars or something like that. Who cares. Just make the balls. All your problems? Balls. All your exams? Yeah, they’re balls now. Hotline Miami: Okay, so maybe the soothing stress relief approach to finals week gaming isn’t going to cut it for you. Maybe it’s time to get a little aggressive. If
Hotline Miami can’t get out all your finals rage and aggression, nothing can. This is a game where disembodied animal heads command you to assassinate drug lords and criminals and anyone unlucky enough to be in the same building as them. It’s fast paced and trippy and violent and hard enough that you will probably get sick of it and get back to studying sooner or later. Looking for more geeky goodness? Join us on Split Screen’s regular TV show Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. on KBVR-TV (Comcast 26) as we continue to make live shows over summer break. Also, look for us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay current with all things Split Screen. The opinions expressed in Van Hoomisen’s column do not necessarily reflect those of The Daily Barometer staff. baro.forum@oregonstate.edu
What’s at stake during upcoming Cal primaries By Carl P. Leubsdorf The Dallas Morning News
A visitor from Mars—or even the East Coast—might think the intensity of California’s primary battle means the stakes are YUGE, like deciding whether Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders becomes the Democratic nominee opposing Donald Trump. Not that YUGE. But Tuesday’s results will be important in setting the tone for the seven weeks until the Democratic Convention, as well as at the convention itself. Clinton will almost certainly clinch the nomination earlier that day by winning the New Jersey primary. The California result will probably either pad her delegate lead modestly or trim it slightly. Whichever happens, she’ll have a bigger margin in popular votes and pledged delegates over Sanders than Barack Obama had over her eight years ago. And from a historical perspective, the significance of Tuesday’s result is certainly questionable. Since Woodrow Wilson’s 1912 loss to Champ Clark, many ultimate Democratic nominees have lost contested California primaries: Jimmy Carter (twice), Walter Mondale, Barack Obama. Sanders has refused to concede his end is near. “I believe that if we do well here in California, we’ll march in with momentum and we’ll march out with the Democratic nomination,” he said at a rally in Santa Monica last week. Though that’s unlikely, his persistence means a victory in California is the best way, and perhaps the only way, for Clinton to prevent the Vermont senator from damaging Democratic prospects by
pressing that claim for another two months. It would cement her majorities of elected delegates, popular votes and states contested. With no sign that superdelegates are weakening in supporting her, that would effectively end their contest, even if Sanders delays a formal endorsement. On the other hand, a Sanders victory would doubtless encourage him to persevere, even if he loses any chance of winning a majority of pledged delegates. He suggested Sunday that intervening events, perhaps from the investigation into Clinton’s private email server, could yet convince those superdelegates to abandon her. The State Department Inspector General’s report criticizing her use of that server “is something that the American people, Democrats and delegates, are going to have that take a hard look at,” Sanders said Sunday on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” adding, “Everybody in America is keeping it in mind, and certainly the superdelegates are.” Sanders still hopes to win at least half of the states, and California may determine that. But it’s a meaningless statistic, given that many Sanders victories came in lower-turnout caucus states, one factor in Clinton’s overall 3 million vote majority. That quest may explain his failed effort to overturn Kentucky’s slim Clinton victory. So far, the Vermont senator has won 20 states, plus Democrats abroad, while Clinton has won 24, and Guam, Northern Marianas and American Samoa. Of six states remaining, Clinton is favored in New Jersey and California,
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Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton will face off during one of the final Democratic primaries on Tuesday. while Sanders could easily win Montana, New Mexico and the two Dakotas. Primaries in Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Island caucuses round out the schedule. Some continued conflict between the two candidates seems inevitable, regardless of the California outcome. Sanders named two Platform Drafting Committee members who have strongly criticized Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians, though he said Sunday he expected “a broad consensus” on the issue. And while Sanders has repeatedly said he will do everything possible to ensure Trump’s defeat, he seemed Sunday to minimize his responsibility for persuading his youthful cadres to back the ultimate nominee. “If Secretary Clinton is the nominee, it is her job to reach out to millions of people and
make the case as to why she is going to defend working families and the middle, provide healthcare for all people, take on Wall Street, deal aggressively with climate change,” he said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “That is the candidate’s job to do.” He indicated one factor may be her running mate. He said he likes one favorite, Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, “very much,” but added Democrats need “a candidate who can excite working families, excite young people, bring them into the political process, create a large voter turnout.” California’s bottom line is simple: A Clinton victory will smooth the path to her inevitable nomination. A defeat will complicate—but not ultimately deter—it, and delay the unity she’ll need to defeat Trump. Carl P. Leubsdorf is a columnist for The Dallas Morning News.
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‘Popstar’ starts strong, fizzles out Movie Review By Katie Walsh
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The plotline of the music mockumentary “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping,” by the sketch comedy group The Lonely Island, is a journey that could be extrapolated onto the story of The Lonely Island themselves. Hired by “Saturday Night Live” for their hilarious music videos, Andy Samberg proved to be the breakout star, like his character Conner4Real in “Popstar,” while Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer found success behind the camera as writers and direc-
tors (and sometime performers). One has to imagine if “Popstar” is their reckoning with group vs. individual stardom. When Conner’s stardom takes off as a Justin Biebertype bad boy pop star, the group fizzles, and “Never Stop Never Stopping” (a reference to Bieber’s own documentary “Never Say Never”) follows the peak of his success and ultimate downfall. The first two-thirds of “Popstar” use documentary form to gleefully, and savagely, skewer celebrity in the age of non-stop social media, as well
as the celebrity-crazed news cycle, where wardrobe malfunctions are breaking news, intimate moments are live-streamed and Big Gulp-swilling entertainment gossip journalists snark the pain away. One of the film’s best bits involves a corporate partnership with an appliance manufacturer to insert Conner’s new album “CONNquest” into every home appliance, and the invasion of privacy backfires spectacularly. The jokes are densely packed, and the film merits a second watch simply to try and catch everything that goes by too fast _ every nonsense bit of word salad
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Andy Samberg in “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.” stops being satirical, and the selfcongratulation starts to feel real. It’s almost as if The Lonely Island starts to take the praise intended for the fictional Style Boyz. To that end, the fawning from legendary African-American rappers and musicians like Nas and Questlove over the goofy rap group of three very white dudes drifts from the ironic to the uncritical, and it doesn’t sit right. Though two of the songs
are direct references to white rappers Macklemore and Insane Clown Posse, the racial and cultural dynamics are studiously avoided. “Popstar” wants to be culturally insightful, but in refusing to interrogate itself, subverts its own message. ‘POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING’ 2.5 out of 4 stars Tribune Content Agency, LLC
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