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Comedians entertain FGCU during homecoming By Julia Bonavita Photo Editor @fgcueaglenews During FGCU’s celebration of Homecoming Week, two comedians entertained FGCU students during the comedy night. Alex Moffat headlined the event, and had the audience laughing. Moffat is most well-known from his work on Saturday Night Live. Nick Swardson, who was originally scheduled to headline, was not able to make the performance.

EN Photos/Julia Bonavita Corey Adam tells jokes during his opening set for Alex Moffat.

Alex Moffat greets the crowd during the beginning of his performance.

STUDENT GOV. NEWS The FGCU Student Government Senate met on Tuesday, Feb. 5 for their weekly Senate meeting. Here’s what was discussed: BOT Tuesday, April 9, 2019. OPEN SEATS College of Arts and Sciences: 5 College of Health and Human Services: 6 College Of Business: 2 College of Engineering: 1 College of Education: 2 Graduate: 2 Undeclared: 1 SECOND READING Senate Bill 1819-047 Philosphy Club: Passes FIRST READING Senate Bill 1819-048 20192020 A&S Budget Senate Bill 1819-049 FGCU Student/Farmerwork Alliance

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EN Photos/Julia Bonavita Comedian Alex Moffat tells a joke during his standup routine.

FGCU ready to elect By Alex Figares Editor-in-Chief @AlexandraNews_ On Tuesday, Feb. 26, students will be able to participate in the annual Student Government elections. Election campaigning will begin on Feb. 19 and will run through the 28th, and students will be able to vote for the next student body president, vice president and treasurer – among other things. So, how can students get involved in the elections? “I think the best way for students to learn about candidates is to visit their tables,” Senate President Brian Cummings said. “At tables, they (candidates) typically distribute platforms on cards and have different representatives at the tables explaining more about their respective platforms.” Cummings said that candidates like to ask students about their concerns and what they can do to try to help, and there are various ways to learn more about candidates. “Also, the president, vice president debate would be a good way to get a better feel of the candidates.”

Students vote during student government elections during the 2018 elections. As elections approach, there are ways for students to stay informed and learn about how the election process works. For example, Student Government elections follow an election code, which outlines election qualiﬁcations for students running for positions, campaigning rules and a code of ethics. Student Government also assigns a supervisor of elections to oversee the election cycle and

oversee an election committee. Candidates interested in running must be in good academic standing with the university, have a 2.0 GPA and must adhere to credit hour requirements. Candidates who campaign cannot actively campaign within 100 feet of the polls and cannot actively campaign in academic buildings and classrooms, according to the Student Government elections code.

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Door to door campaigning is also not permitted. According to Supervisor of Elections Patrick Maguschak, students interested in running for a Student Government position must ﬁll out and turn in the elections packet by Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. in the Ofﬁce of Student Involvement. Students can vote online via Eagle link or designated polling station in the Cohen Center ballroom.

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10 REASONS WHY THE WALL WON’T WORK

EAGLES REMAIN FIRST IN ASUN CONFERENCE

JEWETT-GILES NABS THIRD NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK

FGCU STUDENTS TAKE ON THE BIG APPLE IN SPRING

Trump’s promise to have a wall built on Mexico’s border was a pretty monumental part of his campaign. See more on A5

Tytionia Adderly shot a career-high 29 points to lead the women’s basketball team in its win ove North Alabama. See more on B1

jewett-Giles of the women’s basketball team earned this award for the third time this season. See more on B3

SG and the Multicultural Leadership Development Center (MLD) hosts an annual service to give back. See more on B5

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Kill the wall: 10 reasons the wall won’t work By Karina Cashman Staff Writer @_silvrtng_ink_ I think we can all agree that the infamous election of 2016 will certainly stand out in history. Trump’s promise to have a wall built on Mexico’s border was a pretty monumental part of his campaign. Here’s the rub though; it’s 2019, and we’re still arguing about it. Trump denies ever claiming that Mexico would fund the wall, despite a multitude of video evidence stating that exactly. On March 1, 2016, he said, “Mexico’s going to pay for the wall. We have a trade deficit with Mexico of 58 billion dollars a year… the wall is going to cost 10 billion dollars, it’s so easy.” On January 11, 2017, he said “Mexico in some form… will reimburse us for the cost of the wall.” Now… Raise your hand if you’re surprised that Mexico is not paying for the wall. It’s been stated quite clearly that Mexico has no intention of paying, trade deficit or no trade deficit. It seems that now some combination of taxpayer money and donations is funding this wall, but funding issues aside, the reasoning behind wanting this widescale, debt-inducing eye-sore should be very clear. Trump can claim that the sole focus of building the wall is keep-

ing illegal drug trade away from America all he wants, but when Trump supporters are screaming “build the wall” at Native Americans, Hispanics and other minority groups, I think the real purpose of the wall starts to show. The wall isn’t so much about keeping something out, but rather, someone. Still, semantics aside, I want to give you a bit of background info on what is considered quite the hot-button issue these days, and a lot of people seem to be wondering whether or not the wall will truly work. Spoiler alert for those of you reading at home, it won’t. Here are 10 reasons why: 1. People would find a way to climb over it. 2. People would find a way to dig under it. 3. People would find a way to run through it Gossamer style. 4. People would find a way to go around it. 5. People would find a way to hover over it hanging onto drones. 6. People would find a way to catch a boat ride and avoid it. 7. Or a plane ride. 8. Or maybe they’ll get so desperate they’ll try to swim for it. 9. But my main point here that I want you to take away is. 10. People. Will Always. Find. A Way. So, by now I’m sure you’ve re-

Photo via AP Newsroom The border wall remains a focal issue of the Trump administration, leading to the most recent government shutdown and taking some a large portion of Trump’s State of the Union Address last night. alized that this isn’t the super serious wall article that you clicked for, and maybe I’m being a little more tongue-in-cheek than what is appropriate, but all jokes aside, Trump’s wall won’t work. No matter what anyone says, from proclaimed “Wall Experts” to border patrol agents, the history is saying that the wall won’t work. Even if it somehow managed to work even a little bit at reducing the amount of illegal immigrants entering our country (the jury’s out – it

won’t) people will always ﬁnd a way to prevail. At their most desperate, at their most oppressed, when their backs are against the wall (no pun intended); that is when beyond all odds, people prevail. Our country was founded on equal opportunity and freedom, and reactions to the refugee crisis and minority groups in general is very telling that we as Americans have lost our way. I think that it would be beneﬁcial for some people to brush up on

their grade school history, because our nation has become more oppressive and more structurally rigid than the British monarchy that our founders originally ran from. We’ve become the machine we once raged against, and the place that we’ve allowed our country to get to is not simply laughable, but repulsive and shameful.The wall won’t work, and your stance on its place in modern America says far more about you than anything else.

MSU’s sexual assault debacle: part of a larger problem By Ariana Milian Assistant Opinion Editor @FGCUEagleNews Michigan State University’s President John Engler has resigned after backlash over his comments that “Larry Nassar’s victims have been enjoying the spotlight.” Nassar, who was the former MSU and USA Gymnastics team doctor, was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison after hundreds of women came forward saying that Nassar had sexually assaulted them during treatments. During Nassar’s trial, Judge Rosemarie Aquilina

allowed over 150 of Nassar’s victims to publicly confront him and tell the court and the public their story. This group of women, among whom are famed gymnasts and olympic gold medal winners, like Aly Raisman and Jordyn Wieber, have been at the forefront of the #MeToo movement ever since. Engler’s resignation comes with its perks. He gets to keep his 401k retirement fund and his pension. If he applies for jobs in the future, records will not show that he was ﬁred, only that he resigned. Nassar’s crimes and En-

gler’s failure to condemn them is a testament to the epidemic of rape culture and sexual assault. Rape culture is deﬁned as “an environment in which rape is prevalent and in which sexual violence against women is normalized and excused in the media and popular media,” according to the Marshall University Women’s Center. The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) reports that a woman is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds, and 1 in every 6 women will be raped or sexually assaulted in their lifetime. Sexual assault is not un-

common, and Engler’s incident was not isolated. FGCU Music Professor Dr. Rod Chesnutt resigned after one of his former students accused him of sexual harassment. After his resignation, 4 more students came forward with similar allegations. FGCU’s investigation into the reported incidents led the school to the conclusion that Dr. Chesnutt was in fact sexually harassing students. Chesnutt was commenting on female students looks, offering to trade sex for grades and having inappropriate relationships with students. A ﬂash drive belonging to Chesnutt

was turned into the university provost and contained sexually explicit pictures of students. Chesnutt eventually admitted to the allegations of misconduct. This was not the ﬁrst time Chesnutt found himself in hot water due to inappropriate relationships with students. He testiﬁed in a 2001 deposition that he had sex with a student when he worked at the University of Nebraska, according to federal court records. I suppose FGCU was willing to overlook that when they hired him. And yet, FGCU keeps a scholarship in his name.

But what do Engler, Nassar, and Chesnutt all have in common? They were all respected, well-regarded and powerful members of their communities in their positions. Their power was unchecked. Engler and Chesnutt are only getting a slap on the wrist. Their universities are simply telling them that they can no longer work for the school and sending them on their way. They are getting some bad publicity, but it’s not enough. Allowing them to keep their pensions and 401k’s tells the world that what they did was okay, and it’s an injustice to survivors and to women.

Duke professor tells students not to speak Chinese By Ariana Leblanc Bessette Staff Writer @FGCUEagleNews At Duke University, North Carolina, a professor sent an email out to students telling them to refrain from speaking their native Chinese language in school buildings. According to an article in The Daily Beast, “The email was sent in response to two faculty members allegedly coming to the professor to ﬁnd out the names of students they heard speaking loudly in Chinese in the student lounge and study areas. The professor provided the faculty members with photos of the students taken during orientation. According to her email, the professor was told by the faculty that they ‘wanted to write down the names so they could remember

them if the students ever interviewed for an internship or asked to work with them for a master’s project.’” Scenarios such as this stir up problems for those who speak another language other than English. America was once known as the “melting pot” because we welcomed people into our home country, from their home country. People who come here to live or even just vacation bring in many different cultures, foods and languages. It’s what makes America so diverse and unique. As a whole, it is important to not only welcome people by them physically being here, but also to welcome the differences that may come along with them. Sometimes people are not as welcoming as they should be in many different cases. It is not uncommon to hear the statement, “this

is America, speak English” said to someone who may be speaking differently, but English is a universal language. It is not the official language of this country, and it is not required to be spoken in this country. There is no harm in another language, which is why it can be confusing as to why it makes other Americans so angry when it’s being used. Coming from a family where one side speaks another language, while still fluently speaking English, I find it disrespectful to be told not to communicate with what is comfortable to us. This is supposed to be a free country for everyone where we have the freedom of speech in whatever language we may choose, and to be told otherwise is taking that away. I spoke to a freshman environmental studies major,

Photo via AP Newsroom Duke University states the just under 20 percent of the student body consists of international students, but one professor told Chinese students not to speak Chinese. who happens to come from national language. Anyone the same, look the same, and a Spanish speaking home, who is ignorant enough to be- speak the same language is who said “America has no lieve that everyone should be horribly un-American.”

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MarketPulse is a section designed to capture the thoughts and opinions of students on FGCU’s campus. To be featured in MarketPulse, be sure to hang around campus and stay up to-date with durrent events. This is your university; so don’t be afraid to lead the discussion about important issues. By Leticia Menzzano | EagleMedia Intern | @FGCUEagleNews

“What’s the most beautiful place you have ever been to?”

“The most beautiful place I’ve been to is Siesta Key Beach, which is in Sarasota, Florida.”

- Morgan Jones, Junior

“It has to be Rio Quente, in Goiás, Brazil. It is very close to the Pantanal forest and it is beautiful.”

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“I was on the Appalachian Trail in Tennessee, right at the border, and just the scenery was really pretty.”

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JEWETT-GILES RECEIVES ASUN NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK FGCU women’s basketball’s Keri Jewett-Giles received the ASUN Newcomer of the Week award for the third time this week. See more on B3

Adderly scores career-high: Eagles remain first in conference By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor @JordynMatez In the battle for first place in the AUSN conference, the FGCU women’s basketball team defeated the University of North Alabama 76-51 to retain its top spot and undefeated conference record. Tytionia Adderly shot a career-high 29 points, going 14-for-18 over 29 minutes of playing time. Adderly also led the team in rebounds, with 16. Destiny Washington also had a memorable night, marking her third game this season seeing a doubledouble performance. Though FGCU won the tip-off and gained first possession, it would take some time for either team to find the scoreboard due to a strong defensive performance on both sides. A combined performance from Adderly and a three-pointer from Washington would get FGCU on the board first, however. Neither side saw a standout performance offensively in the first, with the Eagles making 38.5 percent of field goals (5-13) and the Lions

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Tytionia Adderly passes the ball during a game against the University of North Alabama.

THIS WEEK IN ATHLETICS By Alyssa Delia Staff Writer @FGCUEagleNews

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last weekend. The Lions are coming in with a conference record of 5-3 after losing to NJIT. This will be the second conference game that FGCU will be playing against North Alabama this The FGCU men’s basketball team is set to host season. Earlier in January, the Lions defeated the Eagles 56-61. a game against North Alabama on Wednesday, Next, FGCU will be traveling to Virginia to play Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Liberty University on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. The Eagles are coming in with a conference record of 4-5 after defeating Jacksonville

By Alyssa Delia Staff Writer @FGCUEagleNews

SOFTBALL KICKOFF CLASSIC

On Saturday, the Eagles will be playing Long Island University at 2:30 p.m. This will be followed by a game against Ball State University at 7 p.m. On Sunday, the Eagles will be playing a second game against Long Island University at 11:15 a.m. The FGCU softball team will begin the 2019 This will be followed by a second game against season with its annual Kickoff Classic this Ball State University at 1:30 p.m. weekend from Friday, Feb. 8 to Sunday, Feb. 10. Next, the Eagles will be hosting a game against On Friday, the Eagles will be playing Kent State Lamar University on Friday, Feb. at 6 p.m. University at 4:45 p.m. This will be followed by a game against Penn State University at 7 p.m.

By Alyssa Delia Staff Writer @FGCUEagleNews

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. LIBERTY

The FGCU women’s basketball team is traveling to Lynchburg, Virginia to play Liberty University on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 12 p.m. The Eagles are coming in with a conference record of 8-0 after defeating Jacksonville this

By Alyssa Delia Staff Writer @FGCUEagleNews

MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. LIBERTY

The FGCU men’s basketball team will be traveling to Lynchburg, Virginia to play Liberty University on Saturday, Nov 9 at 7 p.m. The Eagles are coming in with a conference record of 4-5 after defeating Jacksonville last weekend, while the Flames are coming in

previous week. The Flames are coming in with a conference record of 4-3 after defeating Lipscomb 77-60 this previous week. This will be the second time this season these teams face off, with the Eagles defeating Liberty 68-50 in Jan. Next, the Eagles will be hosting a game against NJIT on Tuesday, Feb 12 at 7 p.m.

with a conference record of 7-1 after losing to Lipscomb University 59-79 this previous week. This will be the second conference game that these two teams will be playing against each other. Back in January Liberty defeated FGCU 63-81. Next, the Eagles will be hosting a game against NJIT on Wednesday, Feb 13 at 7 p.m.

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Jewett-Giles nabs third Newcomer of the Week award By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor @JordynMatez

It was announced on Monday that Keri Jewett-Giles of the FGCU women’s basketball team was named the ASUN conference Newcomer of the Week. This honor is her third this season. She was also named Player and Newcomer of the Week twice consecutively in the weeks of Nov. 19 and Nov. 26. J e w e t t - G i l e s received the honor due to her spectacular performances in Eagles’ wins over NJIT and Jacksonville last week. Throughwout both games Jewett-Giles averaged 14 points, 3.5 steals, three assists and 2.5 rebounds per game, shooting 5-for-10 from the field in both games. She was also 5-for5 from the foul line and achieved a season-high five steals in the win over Jacksonville. A redshirt junior, Jewett-Giles is now averaging 13.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, three assists and 1.5 steals so far this season. The guard transferred Jewett-Giles received the honor due to her spectacular performances in Eagles’ wins over NJIT and Jacksonville last week. to FGCU from Southern have one more year of Giles averaged 7.8 points final year with the Golden Smesko said. “She was an efficient scorer and Miss in 2017 where she eligibility following the and 3.1 assists per game. Eagles. “Keri had a great week played great defense.” She also finished third utilized a redshirt season 2018-19 season. Jewett-Giles and During her time at on the team with nine at both ends of the floor,” to comply with NCAA transfer rules. She will Southern Miss, Jewett- points per contest in her FGCU head coach Karl the rest of the FGCU

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women’s basketball team will travel to Lynchburg, Virginia to battle Liberty University on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 12 p.m.

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Destiny Washington had a memorable night against North Alabama, marking her third game this season seeing a double-double performance.

>> Continued from B1 making 36 percent (9-25). The score remained relatively close throughout most of the first quarter, with North Alabama coming back from a 7-point deficit to keep FGCU’s lead short. It wasn’t until Adderly showed up with three field goals in a row that the Eagles were able to extend their lead to 20-12 at the end of the first ten minutes. The second quarter saw much less action from the Lions, with the FGCU out-shooting UNF 17-4. Nasrin Ulel led the offensive charge in the second, racking up three 3-pointers along with a fourth from Destiny Washington. All four of UNA’s points came from free-throws. By halftime, the Eagles led the Lions by over 20 points, which is more than the Lions had scored thus far into the game. The Lions came out to play in the second half, outscoring the Eagles overall in the half, though this was not enough to climb back from their first-half

deficit. The third quarter saw no shortage of action, with the Lions scoring 18 points on the Eagles’ 20 for their best offensive performance of the game. Adderly once again dominated the court, scoring 13 of FGCU’s 20 points in the third quarter. Washington added four points with back-to-back field goals and Ulel contributed three more to end out the third. The Eagles saw a slight dip in their game shortly following the injury of Chandler Ryan, who was escorted off the court at the start of the second half. The final quarter was much like the third, with the Lions fighting until the very last second. “I thought early-on both teams were sloppy,” FGCU head coach Karl Smesko said. “But we played really good defense the whole first half. We forced turnovers, we limited their best scorers, so we got a comfortable lead. I have to give North Alabama credit; they kept fighting.” Next, the women’s basketball team will travel to Lynchburg, Virginia to play Liberty University on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 12 p.m.

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A week in review: Men’s tennis achieves first win of 2019 season Women’s basketball

The FGCU women’s basketball team defeated Jacksonville 82-58 on Feb. 2. They continue to improve on their undefeated ASUN conference play. Nasrin Ulel led the team with 26 points, Destiny Washington led with 10 rebounds and Keri Jewett-Giles had five steals. The team shot 58 percent from the field and 32 percent from the three-point line. They led key stats including points in the paint, points off turnover and fastbreak points.

Men’s basketball

The FGCU men’s basketball team lost against NJIT 54-66 on Jan. 30, bringing their ASUN conference record to 4-5. Troy Baxter Jr. led the Eagles offensively, scoring 21 points. He was the only Eagle to score double digits. Schadrac Casimir led the team with seven rebounds and four assists. Overall, the Eagles shot 49 percent from the field and 29 percent from the 3-point line. In their next game, the Eagles beat Jacksonville 73-60 on Feb. 2. They moved their conference record to 5-5 and their overall record to 9-15. Zach Scott and Schadrac Casimir led the team with 18 and 17 points. RaySean Scott Jr. had seven rebounds.

As a team, they shot 55 percent from the field and 35 percent from the threepoint line. They led key stats including points in the paint, points off turnovers and bench points.

Women’s tennis

The FGCU women’s tennis team won its match against MTSU 5-2 on Feb. 1. In two rounds of doubles competition, the Eagles won both matches. Julia Ascua and Maja Ornberg won 6-3. Sofia Perez and Madison Gallegos won 6-4. In singles competition, Ornberg won in two sets, 6-4 and 6-1. Perez won in two sets, 6-3 and 6-1 and Sara Kelly won in two sets, 6-1 and 6-1. Both Laura Font and Gallegos would take their matches to the third set, but ultimately lost. In their match the next day, the Eagles beat FAU 5-2. In the three rounds of doubles competition, the Eagles swept all three matches. Julia Ascua and Maja Ornberg won 6-2, Sofia Perez and Madison Gallegos won 6-3 and Patricia Villar and Sara Kelly won 6-3. In singles competition, Ornberg won in three sets, 1-6, 6-4 and 6-3. Kelly won in two sets 6-4 and 6-4. No other Eagles won in singles competition.

Notable moments in FGCU Athletics this week

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Men’s basketball • Troy Baxter Jr. saw a careerhigh performance against NJIT, going 8-for-16 from the field and tallying career highs in both points (21) and made 3-pointers (4). • The Eagles saw their third straight home win on Saturday evening when they defeated Jacksonville 73-60. • Three Eagles scored in double figures against Jacksonville: Zach Scott (18), Schadrac Casimir (17) and Dinero Mercurius (11). Women’s basketball • The Eagles allowed a season-low 35 points in a win over NJIT last Tuesday, also allowing single-digit points in three of four quarters for

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the second time in conferene play. FGCU had 18 steals against NJIT, which is third-most alltime against an ASUN team in program history and just two behind the top spot. The Eagles forced 18 turnovers against the Highlanders, one short of a season high. The Eagles marked their 250th game in program history with at least 10 3-pointers made, which includes 13 this year over 20 games. The Eagles achieved a new season-high when they won their eighth game in a row over Jacksonville. Nasrin Ulels 11 field goal performance against Jacksonville tied for thirdmost against a conference team.

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FGCU students take on the Big Apple this Spring

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The sun rises behind the New York City skyline from across the Hudson River.

By Nina Mendes Staff Writer @fgcueaglenews Each year, FGCU’s student government and Multicultural Leadership Development Center (MLD) hosts an annual service trip that focuses on giving back to the community through the university’s alternative break (AB) program. During the winter and spring breaks, the AB program hosts two different trips centered around

education while students collect service learning hours for their volunteer efforts. The program’s first trip was to New Orleans in 2010, which was organized by the student government director at the time. This past winter break, students traveled to Puerto Rico to provide relief for the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, the effects of which are still impacting the island over a year later. AB revealed on Thursday that this year’s spring break trip will be to New York City. The group

will depart from Florida on Friday, March 1 and return home a week later on March 8. “With New York, we have built strong relationships with many service sites and organizations, and it is also a place where students can be exposed to many different issues like hunger, poverty and homelessness,” Dominique Mobley, an assistant director of alternative break, said. “I hope students gain compassion for others… and that through this trip they are able to find a sense of passion and purpose for their lives

and be inspired to make a positive difference in our world.” While in the city, students will spend time at various soup kitchens, food banks and schools, spotlighting environmental health throughout the week. There will be designated site leaders in charge of handling specific activities and giving lessons regarding the value of service at various stops within the city. “One of the main questions I receive is when students ask me if they have to pay for this trip. The trip is free of cost,” Karla

Moreno-Perez, the director of alternative break, said. “As long as a student is eligible [by submitting an application by the deadline and having a 2.5 GPA] their flights, hotel and a majority of their food is covered. There are no interviews either; the trip is open to anyone on campus.” Over 20 participants will take part in the trip this year, which is about average for the AB program, and these students are excited to impact the world around them by leaving their mark on NYC. Their instagram is @fgcuab.

WHAT’SUP The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, by Phil Lord & Chris Miller Cast: Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett. Release: February 8 Rotten Tomatoes critics’ consensus is: while it isn't quite as much fun as its predecessor, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part fits neatly into an animated all-ages franchise with heart and humor to spare.

Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah Released: February 11 Trevor Noah presents the Daily Show Trevor Noah’s unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth. Trevor was born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother at a time when such a union was punishable by five years in prison. The New York Times says it’s the compelling, inspiring, and comically sublime story of one man’s coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed.

Gallipoli, by Beirut Released: February 1 Most popular song: Corfu Pitchfork’s review says, “Beirut’s music will always remain rooted in the 2006 that birthed his first album. No matter what Condon releases, his discography will forever be associated with nostalgia for a more innocent era of indie rock. There’s nothing wrong with continuing to make music that pines for a cultural moment that has already passed (...) There’s good stuff here, but ultimately, it’s hard to be excited about something that feels so seriously entrenched in the past.”

Anthem, by EA/BioWare Release date: February 22 System: PS4, Xbox One, PC Metacritic’s review says that “Anthem is a shared-world action-RPG in which players delve into a vast world teeming with amazing technology and forgotten treasures. The world is also filled with savage beasts and ruthless marauders where Freelancers are called to defeat the forces plotting to conquer humanity. In Anthem, up to 4 friends unravel the world’s mysteries and take on its most fearsome challenges together. Shared danger means shared glory, and successful Freelancers are all be richly rewarded for successful exploits. Throughout their adventure, players outfit their Freelancers with powerful Javelin exosuits, each of which are equipped with unique weapons and abilities. Players also customize their Javelin with gear they earn and craft throughout the adventure, and leave a lasting mark on the world.”

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Super Bowl, Rihanna, Maroon 5 and Kaepernick By Bruno Halpern E&L Editor @halpernbruno Just as important as the finalists bickering, the big show at the Super Bowl halftime show brought Maroon 5 as the main attraction Sunday in Atlanta. In addition to the group, rappers Travis Scott and Big Boi also took the stage. At the end of the match, the New England Patriots won the title after beating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. The presentation was preceded by a controversy in recent weeks. The group led by Adam Levine was announced in January, following the reAP Photo/ Ron Harris fusal of singer Rihanna. A mural depicting embattled NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is seen on a wall in Atlanta. At the end of last year, the star rejected the offer Several such murals were hastily painted over the weekend across the Super Bowl host town in support of the athlete in protest after one that had stood for two years was abruptly demolished on the eve of the Colin Kaepernick. big game.

In 2016, the former quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers was the pivot of a racial controversy. Before a pre-season game, he knelt during the National Anthem as a way to protest against police violence with blacks. The gesture was repeated by other sportsmen and opened debate in society. The act, however, ended up being disapproved by President Donald Trump, who asked the franchise owners to dismiss all NFL athletes that supported the movement. Since then, Kaepernick has not been employed in the sport. The NFL disapproved of the player’s attitude, and Rihanna said she did not agree with the league’s position. The efficiency of the employees proved, once again, impressive. They

put up the large “M” from Maroon 5 on the field in just six minutes. The group entered the stage singing “Harder to Breath”, one of the first hits of the band. Then the song “This Love”, another great success, raised the public. The group also performed “Girls like you”, the classic “She will be loved” and “Sugar”. Rapper Travis Scott started his performance with his big hit, “Sicko Mode.” Last Sunday’s Super Bowl had 103 million viewers in the United States and recorded more than 170 million network interactions. The exhibition makes the NFL final one of the most important events in the world of entertainment and the third in overall sports, losing only to the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup.

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