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By Richard Chess Executive Editor Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) is under an Office of Student Conduct investigation after its chapter president, Joel Sharpe (20B), was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine last week. Emory placed AEPi on social sanction, according to a Jan. 22 University statement to the Wheel provided by Associate Director of Media Relations Elaine Justice. After Sharpe’s arrest, AEPi national headquarters placed the chapter on “cease and desist,” although the sanction has since been removed, according to the University statement. AEPi headquarters did not respond to multiple requests for comment. At about 2:13 a.m. on Jan. 18, an Emory Police Department (EPD) officer responded to a call regarding an intoxicated individual on the bottom floor of 17 Eagle Row, the AEPi house, according to an EPD incident report. While inside the house looking for the intoxicated individual, the officer saw Sharpe holding a cellophane bag with a “white powdery substance” inside. When Sharpe saw the officer, he attempted to conceal the bag in his pocket, according to the report. The

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Members of Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity (Theta) welcome new members to the organization during bid day, a day in which members get bids.

Sororities Welcome 274 New Members By Albert Zhang and Calen MacDonald Asst. News Editor and Contributing Writer After a five-day recruitment process, 274 women opened their sorority bid cards together on McDonough Field on Sunday to discover which sorority had selected them as members. This year’s recruitment process looked different than years past: potential new members (PNMs) opened their bid cards collectively and started recruitment before the

first day of classes. Previously, PNMs opened their bid cards privately in their dorm rooms. Mishalle Marszalek, coordinator of the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life and Emory Panhellenic Council (EPC) adviser, said EPC implemented a centralized bid day where PNMs open their bid cards together in alignment with guidelines from the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) and student feedback. “[The centralized bid day] is in the Manual of Information which are the rules that guide the National Panhellenic Conference,” Marszalek

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said. “We got student feedback before we made any changes.” The NPC Manual of Information makes no reference to a “centralized bid day,” but instead stipulates, “The type of Bid Day event should be determined by the individual campus and recruitment style … Location and timing is determined by local campus needs and situations.” Giovanna Gallardo (22C) said she preferred the change to a centralized bid day, but acknowledged that it may have negatively impacted some girls.

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Ken Ono to Leave Emory for UVA

Leonard Pitts Jr., winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary, delivers Emory’s King Week’s keynote speech on Jan. 22. Pitts sharply denounced the treatment of King’s legacy in modern society’s political landscape. See Pitts jr., Page 2

Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Mathematics Ken Ono plans to leave Emory at the end of Summer 2019 to serve as the University of Virginia (UVA)’s distinguished chair of mathematics. Ono has received numerous awards for his research in number theory, combinatorics and algebra, including the Presidential Career Award (PECASE) from former U.S. President Bill Clinton, the National Science Foundation Director’s Distinguished Teaching Scholar Award, a Sloan Fellowship, a Packard Fellowship and a Guggenheim Fellowship, according to his website. Emory hired and appointed Ono to his endowed position in 2010 under the Science Faculty Distinction program, an initiative to strengthen the Mathematics and Computer Science Department.

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Residence Hall Association (RHA) President Aaron Jordan (20C) is drafting a letter calling to impeach Student Government Association (SGA) President Dwight Ma (17Ox, 19C) after Ma fired Elections Board Chair Justin Cohen (20C) over winter break. Cohen and Ma disagreed over whether the Spring 2019 elections should be held before or after spring break, according to Ma and Jordan. After Cohen decided to hold elections before spring break, Ma fired him. Jordan, who serves as an Elections Reform Committee member, accused Ma of knowingly violating the SGA Constitution and Code of Elections when he fired Cohen. “It’s definitely a 100 percent abuse of power and it’s more of a just like not only an abuse of power but also the president just ignoring what the rules are in terms of student government,” Jordan said. “He’s blatantly ignoring it in this situation, specifically when it comes to Justin.” Ma is the head of SGA’s executive branch, and the legislative branch of SGA is responsible for overseeing elections, but the role can be proxied

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Ono said he will lead a research team in algebra, number theory and combinatorics and “[play] a major role” in UVA’s Institute of Mathematical Science (IMS). In celebration of its bicentennial in 2018, UVA allocated $75 million “to attract and retain a class of distinguished professors across its many academic disciplines,” according to its website. With the gifts and donations from its bicentennial campaign, UVA is investing in its mathematics department “on a scale that is not reasonable or possible at a school of Emory’s size,” Ono said. At Emory, Ono has served on the Faculty Senate, the Emory McMullan Award Committee, Honorary Degree Committee and Committee to Award Chaired/Named Professorships, according to his CV. Off-campus, Ono is the vice

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Bids Now Opened Together Continued from Page 1 “Maybe you didn’t get your first choice and you would have wanted it to be in the privacy of your own dorm,” Gallardo said. Dayra Leal Sanchez (22C) said the change to bid cards made the process more enjoyable. “Everybody learned which sororities they belonged to — it added more excitement,” Sanchez said. “Hopefully, everyone got their number one.” Sanchez and Gallardo said they received bids from their first-choice sororities. Marszalek said the changes were made to emphasize equality across sorority chapters and to increase sorority yield, noting that for the first time in four years, all women who received bids accepted them. “We were striving … to create an environment of excitement in that you’re joining a community and that no one chapter is better than another here on campus,” Marszalek said. “That gives you a higher retention rate.” Marszalek declined to provide an exact number of women who participated in recruitment this year. The number of women who accepted bids has declined from 2015, when 501 women participated in recruitment this year and 374 received bids. R ecruitment Held Before Classes

EPC moved sorority recruitment earlier to the weekend of Jan. 12 to prevent the recruitment process from interfering with PNMs’ schoolwork, Marszalek said. However, the new date conflicted with Emory-sponsored events, including the Emory Scholars Program’s and the Goizueta Business School’s retreats.

“Everybody learned which sororities they belonged to.” — Dayra Leal Sanchez (22C)

Sanchez, an Emory scholar, said she missed the first two days of recruitment, including convocation, because of the scholars retreat. “The scholars retreat was from the eighth to the 13th, so [I missed] the 12th, which was convocation, and the 13th,” Sanchez said. “When it came down to it, [the sororities] weren’t able to make the best decision about whether they wanted me.” Marszalek said EPC sent a letter on behalf of all Emory scholars explaining the situation. “We wrote a letter on behalf of the Emory scholars and sent it to every

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to an elections board, according to the Constitution. An Elections Board member can be removed by a twothirds vote of the SGA legislature, according to the Code of Elections. The Elections Board chair and divisional commissioners determine the calendar for Spring elections, according to the Code of Elections. Ma justified his termination decision by referring to the Constitution’s clause, which states “All non-elected members and officers serve at the pleasure of the President of the SGA.” The Elections Board chair is appointed by the SGA president. Ma appointed Yiyang Mao (21B) as Cohen’s replacement. Regardless of when the elections are, the length of Ma’s tenure will remain the same, Ma said. A two-thirds majority vote by the legislature is needed to impeach the president, according to the Constitution. Cohen declined the Wheel’s request for an interview but wrote in a Jan. 15 email to the Wheel that he would petition the constitutionality of his dismissal to the Constitutional Council. “The president of SGA has no business or authority to interfere with an independent and impartial Election Board, and his actions have significantly compromised the integrity of our elections,” Cohen wrote. “His actions are not only unconstitutional but also a gross abuse of power.” Cohen headed the Elections Reform Committee, which was formed after a contentious Spring 2018 election, until he resigned on Jan. 5. Ma fired Cohen the day before.

Jordan said Ma contacted him via Facebook Messenger on Jan. 4 because he knew Jordan also wanted to hold the elections before spring break. Although Jordan said he showed Ma that the Elections Code and Constitution did not authorize him to select the election date, Ma did not budge. Jordan declined to share his Facebook message exchange with Ma. SGA Executive Vice President John Priddy (19C) wrote in a Jan. 15 email to the Wheel that he was not consulted prior to Ma’s decisions to fire Cohen and disagreed with the removal. “All I heard from our advisers and other members of SGA was that Justin was doing a fantastic job in his role, and was going to fix many of the issues from the Spring 2018 elections,” Priddy wrote. “Elections are fast approaching and many of the ideas and initiatives Justin was going to implement were suddenly halted inexplicably.” Jordan said Lindsay Gorby (19C), who is not an elected or appointed student government representative, is also preparing to present grievances against Ma to SGA and call for Ma’s impeachment. Gorby declined to comment. In Spring 2018, the Constitutional Council recommended that “the Student Legislature move to impeach the Chair under the authority of Elections Code Part II, Article 9 Section 2, Clause A” after two College Council legislators filed a challenge against then-Elections Board Chair Betty Zhang (20C).

— Contact Richard Chess at rchess@emory.edu

chapter,” Marszalek said. “They all came the second day of recruitment and had chapters to visit. It was an inconvenience but still worked out in the end.” Sanchez said she was disappointed that she missed the first two days of recruitment but acknowledged that the letter was the best course of action given the situation. “I don’t think anything can make it up completely unless they took another day for us to go to all eight [houses],” Sanchez said. “A letter saying that we’re at the Scholars retreat isn’t going to let them know what type of person we are or make them ask us back.” Gallardo, who did not have a scheduling conflict with the new date, said she supported EPC’s decision to move recruitment to before classes start. “[Moving recruitment back] definitely helped out as the recruitment process was long and it took many hours of interviews and meeting with the girls,” Gallardo said. “That helped out a lot because it was … before the semester.” Both Sanchez and Gallardo contradicted Marszalek and said potential recruits were not given the opportunity to give feedback on their availabilities prior to the change.

— Contact Albert Zhang and Calen MacDonald at aliang6@emory.edu and calen.c.macdonald@emory.edu

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Pitts Jr. Rebukes Treatment Of MLK’s Legacy By Calen MacDonald Contributing Writer

Leonard Pitts Jr., winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary and author of six books, delivered Emory’s King Week’s keynote speech on Jan. 22 in Cox Hall Ballroom. In a half-hour address to about 50 students, faculty and community members, Pitts sharply denounced the treatment of King’s legacy in modern society’s political landscape. “Much of this nation worships a cardboard cutout that it calls Martin Luther King, while the Baptist preacher who lived and breathed and bled under that name for 39 years goes anonymous, unremarked and unknown,” Pitts said. Pitts began his speech by highlighting the disparaging state of politics. “Our country is a mess right now, for all Americans, but for African Americans in particular,” Pitts said. “Voting rights are under seige … we see mass incarceration hollowing out our communities, police murders going unpunished and neo-Nazis parading in the streets, all cheered on by an ignorant, incompetent and unfit president.” Pitts emphasized the importance of collective memory and accused rightwing supporters of perverting King’s legacy. He argued that King’s message has been used to support movements that the historical figure would not necessarily have agreed with, including mass incarceration and police bru-

tality apologists, #AllLivesMatter and voter ID laws. Some groups have “[misused] his name as a political weapon and [treat] him like some human Hallmark card,” Pitts said. Michelle Gordon, senior lecturer and director of undergraduate studies in the Department of African American Studies, said Pitts’ speech challenged how people view King’s legacy. “I appreciated that it went beyond the traditional accolades of Dr. King and the triumphant celebrations that we have overcome,” Gordon said. “That’s a pretty hard sell in our current moment.” Joy Knowles (22C) said she attended the keynote to celebrate King’s legacy and was impressed by Pitts’ fresh perspective. “I feel like Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of the holidays that we often just barely acknowledge — that’s more of a ritual or habit than something we actually celebrate,” Knowles said. “[Pitts] did a phenomenal job challenging how everyone views [King], regardless of your race or political background.” The keynote was one of several community events of Emory’s King Week. The celebration began on Jan. 21 with the service event Emory Day On and ends on Jan. 27 with worship services at the Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church and Canon Chapel.

— Contact Calen McDonald at calen.mcdonald@emory.edu

President Charged With Possession of Cocaine

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Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) is on social sanction after its chapter president was charged with possession of cocaine.

Continued from Page 1 officer led Sharpe outside the house and pulled out the bag from his pocket. He suspected the white substance to be cocaine, so he placed Sharpe in handcuffs. Possession of a controlled substance is a felony. Sharpe was released on a cash bond of $1,000 on Saturday. An EPD sargent notified the British consulate of the incident since Sharpe is a British national, according to the incident report. No attorney was listed on file for Sharpe with the DeKalb County

Sheriff’s Office as of Tuesday afternoon. Sharpe did not respond to the Wheel’s request for comment. Joel Sharpe (20B), Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) President Courtesy of Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office

Sharpe could face individual discipline by the University, as “use or possession of any illegal drug or controlled

substance (including prescribed medications) except as expressly permitted by law” violates the Undergraduate Code of Conduct. Justice did not say whether Sharpe is still enrolled at Emory. Another student was arrested and charged with public intoxication and possession of a false ID on the same day. The student was released from DeKalb County Jail on recognizance.

— Contact Richard Chess at rchess@emory.edu

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Crime Report Compiled By Valerie Sandoval On Jan. 10 at 2:42 p.m., Emory Police Department (EPD) responded to the first floor men’s locker room of the Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC) in reference to graffiti. The complainant, a Woodruff P.E. Center (WoodPEC) employee, led officers to the locker room, where they saw “TRUMP IS A TRAITOR” written on a ceiling beam. The complainant and a facilities manager said they did not know how long the graffiti had been present. The case has been assigned to an investigator. On Jan. 15 at 3:02 a.m., EPD responded with American Medical Response (AMR) to an Emory Point apartment in reference to a person down due to alcohol. The subject, an Emory student, was vomiting in the bathroom when the officer arrived. The complainant, who is also an Emory student, told the officer that he and the subject were drinking alcohol at a bar earlier that night, but he did not know how much alcohol the subject consumed. AMR provided medical attention to the subject and transported her to Emory University Hospital (EUH) for further treatment. Campus Life was notified about the incident. On Jan. 15 at 8:50 a.m., EPD responded with an EUH Public Safety official to the Winship Clinic in reference to harassing communications. The officer met with the complainant, the clinic operations manager, and the subject, a nurse practitioner. The nurse said she found a message on the patient portal of her deceased patient that said, “I hold you

responsible for my mom death, she suffered for 5 days with no f***ing sense of urgency. Consequences will follow do [due] to your lack urgency. I hope that you have a family goes thru the same thing and suffer like she did. I believe in karma and it comes back upon others that do wrong.” The nurse determined that the sender was one of the sons of the deceased patient, who died at EUH, as they were both listed as the patient’s emergency contacts and had access to her portal. The nurse forwarded the message to the manager because she was concerned for her safety. The case has been assigned to an investigator. On Jan 15 at 6:48 p.m., EPD responded to the Asbury House in reference to a burglary. The officer spoke with three residents, all of whom are Emory students. One student said he was the last resident to leave the house for winter break on Dec. 21 at 8 a.m., and the first to return on Jan. 9 at 8 a.m. The bathroom on the second floor was remodeled over winter break, but the kitchen and the rest of the house were off limits, according to the complainants. When the other two residents returned from winter break, they discovered that some of their belongings were missing from the bathroom on the second floor, the kitchen on the second floor and a closet on the first floor. The first student said he was not missing any property and that he notified the complex director about the burglary on Jan. 11. Since then, multiple Campus Services (CS) personnel stopped by to help locate the stolen property but were unsuccessful. The first student said he noticed the front door propped

president of the American Mathematical Society, an advisory board member of the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences and a member of the U.S. National Committee for Mathematics. He previously served as a U.S. delegate to the International Mathematical Union General Assembly in 2018. Ono said his favorite undergraduate class to teach was Foundations of Mathematics. He also served as the sole professor for Number Theory. Madhumitha Kumar (20C), who took both classes with Ono, said Ono’s teaching was vital for student development and real-world applications. “He’s laid such a huge foundation for any math student of his to come up in life and to use math in so many different ways that can’t even be imagined,” Kumar said. Ono expressed gratitude for the relationships he formed across campus, including College Dean Michael A. Elliott, former College Dean Robin Forman and Jimmy Carter Professor and department chair of History Joseph Crespino. Elliott commended Ono for making a mark on Emory during his time here. “As a scholar and teacher, Ken Ono has made a significant impact on the Emory community. In particular, I

value his commitment to mentoring students from all backgrounds,” Elliott wrote in a Jan. 20 email to the Wheel. “We will miss him, and wish him the best for the next stage of his career.” Ken Ono, Republican candidate for Senate emerged victorious Tuesday Courtesy of Emory Photo/Video

Ono said he enjoyed serving as a mentor for graduate students. “Watching someone in their 20s grow scientifically so that they end up being professor and having that be absolutely meaningful. It’s why I do what I do,” Ono said. Along with a greater leadership role at UVA, Ono said he looks forward to living closer to his parents and the variety of outdoor activities in Virginia, including hiking and mountain biking. The mathematician was previously a professional cyclist. Combining his passion for athletics with mathematics, Ono has been working with Team USA Swimming along with Jon Howell and Madeline Dowsey on the quantitative study of elite performance swimming. However, he plans to stop his work on the project at the end of the summer.

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open when the construction crew was working on the bathroom. The construction ended on Jan. 15 at 3 p.m. The case has been assigned to an investigator. On Jan. 17 at 11:05 a.m., EPD took a theft report via telephone. The complainant, who is not affiliated with Emory, said $250 was stolen from her purse while she was in the emergency room of EUH between Jan. 14 at noon and Jan. 15 in the early morning. After the complainant was admitted to the emergency room, she left her purse in an unknown exam room while several tests were administered to her. She did not realize her money was missing until her son came to retrieve her belongings on Jan. 15 after medical staff admitted her to the hospital for an overnight stay. The case has been assigned to an investigator. On Jan. 28 at 1:42 a.m., EPD responded to 17 Eagle Row, the Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) fraternity house, in reference to a person down due to alcohol. The subject, an Emory student, was heavily intoxicated and sitting in a room in the rear of the fraternity house. The subject and several other occupants of the house were drinking alcohol. Emory Emergency Medical Services (EEMS) and AMR responded to the scene and provided the subject with medical attention. AMR transported the subject to EUH for further treatment. Campus Life was notified about the incident.

— Contact Valerie Sandoval at valerie.sandoval@emory.edu

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“It’s been something that has defined my relationship with the University,” Ono said. “By moving to Virginia, I recognize that it’s a choice that means missing out on some of the many things that has enriched my life.” Ono said his favorite memories at Emory include handing his daughter Aspen Ono (18C) her Emory College diploma, watching his wife Erika sing in the Emory Choir and cheering for his son Sage Ono (20C) at swim meets. “Emory has made their lives incredibly rich both in terms of athletics and academics,” Ono said. “The decision to leave was extremely difficult for us.” Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics James Nagy said he will miss having Ono as a colleague. “Ken has contributed greatly to Emory, both broadly and deeply,” Nagy wrote in a Jan. 4 email to the Wheel. “In addition, his children have been students at Emory, and I will consider him to be a friend and supporter of our institution long after his departure.”

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Chappell Park Benefactor Dies at 82 By Nicole Sadek Editor-at-Large

Robert E. Chappell Jr. (56Ox, 58B, 68B), a fierce supporter of Emory sports and tireless University advocate, died on Jan. 15 at the age of 82. Chappell suffered complications from ALS. A first-generation college graduate, Robert Chappell paved his Emory legacy through generous contributions to Emory sports. The Emory Sports Hall of Famer was a star tennis player at Oxford College and provided the funds for the University’s baseball field, Chappell Park, in 1994. His sons Brett Chappell (87C) and Ted Chappell (91Ox, 93C) helped form Emory’s first club baseball and varsity baseball teams, respectively. In honor of his family’s dedication to baseball, Robert Chappell gifted the University with Chappell Park, named after his father. “He thought it was important for Emory to have athletics, not just for the athletes, but for the community C E P /V ourtesy of

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and the kind of community spirit it could help to create,” Brett Chappell told the Wheel. “He very much wanted Emory to be an example of an institution that executes its athletic programs with a high level of integrity and sportsmanship.” During the first stages of the baseball program, Robert Chappell provided funding for team uniforms and catcher’s equipment and frequently attended games. “Everybody knows about his contributions … but they have no idea what he did behind the scenes with our kids,” Baseball Head Coach Mike Twardoski told the Wheel. “I mean resume boosters, help … getting jobs, mentoring these kids through hard times. … He did so many things that people had no idea about. He didn’t want anybody to know about it.” Robert Chappell attended every Division III regional and collegiate World Series game the Eagles played and often sat in the dugout with the players, according to Twardoski. “The most proud that I was every year was at our fall banquet when Mr. Chappell spoke and … said how proud he was of the direction of the baseball

team,” Twardoski said. “And I always sat back and said … if I could do that to him, then I must be doing something right.” Robert Chappell’s career spanned several positions across New York’s Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife), where he eventually rose to the position of senior executive vice president and chief investment officer. Robert Chappell religiously followed all sports from Emory baseball and University of Georgia football to Griffin High School (Ga.) athletics. In his first job after graduating from the Goizueta Business School, he joined a radio station in Griffin, Ga., broadcasting local sports. After retiring from his position at MetLife, he returned to Griffin, where he bought the radio station and hosted a show called “Let’s Talk David Purdue, Sports.” unlikely Republican A n candidate prankster, the dryfor Senate humored Robert emerged Chappell is also victorious remembered for Tuesday sending a cow up the steps of Oxford’s Seney

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Hall, according to Brett Chappell. But his light-hearted personality did not detract from his hard work, as he went on to serve as the chair of the Oxford College Board of Counselors, president of the Emory Board of Governors (now the Emory Alumni Board) and as a trustee of the University. In 1999, he received the University’s most prestigious award for his contributions, the Emory Medal. Brett Chappell recalls a story he once heard that sums up his dad’s personality. During finals week at Oxford, a friend found Robert Chappell with his feet up, reading the sports section of the paper. “And he said, ‘Bobby, aren’t you worried about exams?’ And my dad said, ‘Well if I study too hard it won’t be a challenge,’” Brett Chappell said. “I’m sure he was often tempted to read the sports pages instead of whatever he was supposed to read for classes.” Robert Chappell is survived by his wife Linda Brett Chappell, four children and 10 grandchildren.

— Contact Nicole Sadek at nicole.sadek@emory.edu

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Corrections

• In the Dec. 5 issue, a previous version of “Emory Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra Exhibit Incredible Precision” incorrectly stated that there were more than 50 students in the ensemble. There were actually no more than 44 students on stage at a time. The article was also corrected to reflect musical terminology and that English horns were played, not oboes. The article has been updated online.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019 | Opinion Editors: Madeline Lutwyche and Isaiah Sirois (madeline.lutwyche@emory.edu and isaiah.sirois@emory.edu)

Firing Cohen Crossed the Line: It’s Time for SGA to Impeach President Ma Dwight Ma (17Ox, 19C) emerged as a refreshing underdog candidate for Student Government Association (SGA) president last Spring. He made bold promises to increase transparency and accountability in student government, and inspired students to vote against his more experienced opponent. Unfortunately, nine months into Ma’s tenure, his presidency has been characterized by anything but accountability. In the past, the Editorial Board has criticized Ma for his failure to live up to his platform. However, Ma’s latest action, firing Elections Board Chair Justin Cohen (20C), crossed a line by clearly violating the Code of Elections and the SGA Constitution. Ma’s election promises have fallen flat; he is no revolutionary, only power-hungry and incompetent. The SGA legislature must fulfill its obligations to the student body by reclaiming authority over the elections process and immediately beginning impeachment proceedings. The SGA legislature is tasked with overseeing elections, but the constitution permits it to designate that power to an elections board. Since Ma is a member of the executive branch, he lacks authority over the Elections Board and thus cannot legitimately fire Cohen. Furthermore, the removal of an Elections Board chair requires a twothirds vote by the SGA legislature, per the Code of Elections. Ma blatantly disregarded SGA’s governing documents. His unconstitutional usurpation of the legislature’s power is especially troubling given issues the Board faced in last Spring’s elections. Instead of preserving the Board’s independence, Ma has called into question their impartiality should Cohen’s firing proceed. And by firing Cohen just months before the elections, Ma risks allowing last year’s failures to recur. Ma’s decision to fire Cohen was spurred by disagreement over the timing of the Spring 2019 elections. However, this move is not the first time that he has poached those who disagree with him. Ma fired SGA Chief of Staff Ben Palmer (18Ox, 20C) in December, and recently removed vice president of Finance Paul Park (17Ox, 19B). While within his prerogative, those actions represent a stark departure from his goal articulated to the Wheel during his presidential campaign to listen to and collaborate others. These and other actions Ma has taken as president, including threatening College Council (CC) with a probe into its allocation of funds while denying the Wheel access to the public documents associated with that investigation, under-

cut his promise of an SGA executive board that remains “accessible and accountable to their electorate after the election.” This is not to deny that Ma has made the office of SGA president more accessible to the general Emory population. Ma has repeatedly attempted to branch out to Emory students by hosting a Thanksgiving dinner, holding office hours and escorting students stuck in the rain without umbrellas to their destinations. Ma has been an approachable president with good relations across much of the student body. As a person, Ma’s casual demeanor and social media presence have brought people from different sectors of Emory together. But Ma’s leadership has been defined by a lack of accountability, including the aforementioned ill-conceived investigation into CC and threats of legal action against the Wheel for negative coverage. As divisional councils sought to change the allocation of the Student Activity Fee (SAF), Ma failed to lead deliberations in an open manner, instead co-sponsoring a bill to push through changes with little debate by suspending the Finance Code. In addition, Ma’s lack of transparency during the undergraduate club audit further suggests that he is not suited to serve as president. His failure to supervise an unethical and inaccurate audit set a poor precedent and harmed the student body’s faith in our elected officials going forward. That Ma did not moderate or even attend the SGA town hall about the audit, when he oversees the entire organization, allowed BBA Council President Jay Krishnaswamy (16Ox, 19B) to influence the audit process despite his role as a divisional council president, which gave him a vested interest in the audit’s result. Should Ma leave office, SGA Executive Vice President John Priddy (19C) would Shreya Pabbaraju/Editorial Board contributor replace him. Priddy is more suitable for the role and has openly opposed Ma’s erratic actions. Even though Ma only has two months left in his term, the stability of this years’ SGA elections are vital to the future of good student governance. We cannot leave them in the hands of a student whose leadership style is more erratic than his hair. For the good of the Emory student body, we implore student legislators to rein in a president who continually discredits student government by failing to adhere to its most basic provisions.

The above editorials represents the majority opinion of the Wheel’s Editorial Board. The Editorial Board is composed of Zach Ball, Jacob Busch, Ryan Fan, Andrew Kliewer, Madeline Lutwyche, Boris Niyonzima, Omar Obregon-Cuebas, Shreya Pabbaraju, Isaiah Sirois, Madison Stephens and Kimia Tabatabaei. Kimia Tabatabaei is a freshman legislator on College Council and recused herself from this piece.

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Diversify the Voluntary Core Great Books Program Could Use Better Literature Shreya Pabbaraju The Voluntary Core Curriculum lacks the geographically diverse range of coursework needed to foster comprehensive intellectual debate among the Emory community. The program claims to improve students’ ability to “think independently” and to participate in a “great conversation” by encouraging students to opt into the same philosophy, literature and politics courses about the Western tradition. While reading a common set of texts is vital for intellectual debate, the Eurocentric program should expand its offerings to best accommodate our global campus and society by inviting professors with more diverse class offerings to add their courses to the curriculum. Not only is the Voluntary Core program confined to the Western tradition, it also fails to be comprehensive of the West altogether. Course offerings have included courses on Greek philosophy, the Bible and so-called “Great Books of the Western Historical Tradition.” Some authors assigned include Plato, Aristotle, Adam Smith and Machiavelli. There are inevitable questions concerning the generalizability of these courses to the West as a whole: how comprehensive is the class on Ancient Greek philosophy? Why is the religious study of “The West” confined to Christianity? Who defines why certain books are “great,” and why are those books written predominantly by white, cisgender, socioeconomically elite and male authors? There has been some recent attempt to mitigate the program’s lack of diversity among Western authors. This past semester, the program introduced Spanish 150, entitled “Great Works: A New Hispanic Canon” into its curriculum. The addition of this class is a step in the right direction for the Voluntary Core because the course integrates texts from the Spanish Golden Age

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with others from contemporary Latin America. Before the inclusion of the course, texts were only from the Anglophonic parts of the West. While the curriculum remains predominantly Anglophonic, the course broadens the curriculum’s scope by allowing the contextualization of Spanish texts within otherwise unrepresentative and predominantly Western courses. But this approach should also be considered in the construction of other Voluntary Core classes.

There is no denying that students should learn about the Western attitudes and texts that influenced the very institutions they attend. However, it is important to look towards a broader scope of texts for more inclusive classroom conversation. In existing classes, professors could mitigate the heavy Western-bias in their classes by examining the curricula in the context of a broader, globalizing society. For example, professors should ask why we consider the works of relatively homogenous authors “great” and should ask about the diversity of authors included in the canon. There is room for even more global inclusion by adding classes that center on non-Western texts. While the program should increase its efforts to recruit a more diverse range of professors and departments, it must also take action to design new courses or to rework existing classes into the program. The word core implies that the specific texts should be at the heart of

Emory’s values. With almost 18 percent of Emory students coming from an international background, and at least 41 percent of Emory students from a minority background, it’s safe to say that Emory has a strong interest in diverse perspectives. In its mission statement, the University promises to uphold a “global perspective on the human condition.” It only makes sense that Emory’s core curriculum aligns with the array of identities present on its campus. These courses could come from a number of sources. The Voluntary Core program could, for example, invite professors in the Global and Post-Colonial Scholars (GPS) Program, which details “the evolving landscape of postcolonial cultural expressions,” to add their courses to the program. Professors teach courses on global literature, sexuality, race, economics and the manifestation of religion in various world regions. These courses could also come from courses cross-listed with a foreign language requirement, or courses under the proposed new diversity GER. As a whole, professors should opt-in their more global and comparative classes into the Voluntary Core program. I understand that the Voluntary Core Curriculum is, as its title implicates, voluntary. There is no denying that students should learn about the Western attitudes and texts that influenced the very institution they attend. However, it is important to look towards a broader scope of texts for more inclusive classroom conversation. We must discuss Western texts in conversation with Eastern texts, and must critically examine the representation of authors within those regions. We must combat insularity by examining Eastern texts with as much detail as the texts of the West. The only way to do so is to encourage professors to add their diverse classes to the Voluntary Core Curriculum. Shreya Pabbaraju (21C) is from Duluth, Ga.

Warren: Qualified, But Unelectable Madison Stephens When Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced her entrance into the 2020 presidential race, the backlash was immediate. In a December article, the Boston Globe’s editorial board pegged Warren as a “divisive figure,” arguing instead for a candidate with a “unifying voice” to reunite the country after President Donald J. Trump’s administration. On the surface, the parallels between Warren and Hillary Clinton likely stem from a sexist attitude toward powerful women as being cold and unappealing. I unequivocally reject the comparison of the two on that basis; however, there is an underlying similarity that threatens their electability and has nothing to do with gender. Both women can be perceived as part of the establishment Democratic Party likely due to their age and race. In this political climate of frustration with the status quo, younger and more diverse candidates appeal more to voters which raises concerns about Warren’s electability. Even though such ties seem intrinsic to determining how experienced a candidate is, maybe we should move away from the idea that experience is the most important qualification. Frankly, Americans’ disillusionment with experienced politicians means the party is losing touch with its base of working class voters who are frustrated with a party that they feel no longer represents their interests. This idea evokes the image of disconnected, apathetic leaders who are serving only for a paycheck, rather than for the betterment of the nation. In my opinion, this frustration partially explains the appeal of a candidate like Trump — a political outsider promising change, albeit of an unrealistic and racist variety. While Trump isn’t the answer, the frustration with the establishment is valid and must be addressed. That said, had I been old enough to vote in the 2016 election, I would’ve voted for Clinton. Not just because she was the Democratic candidate, but because I

truly believed she was the best, most pragmatic candidate with the ability to reach across the aisle to enact substantive change. Perhaps my skeptical views on Warren partially stem from being jaded by 2016’s outcome, but I think it’s more than that. Clinton’s loss, while a devastating blow to the country and the values I believe America should stand for, shed light on fundamental issues within the Democratic Party. The party is unable to truly connect with the working class voters it attempts to represent. Again, this is not to say that Warren’s policies are against working class voters or communities; on the contrary, her economic policies seem to align with them. However, it’s about the perception of her insider status caused by her 24 years in Washington. For these reasons, there needs to be a shift to make room for younger, more diverse voices and leaders both within the party and without. The 2018 midterm election was a great start to diversification, but the party must not stop there. The election of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeating a longtime incumbent demonstrates voters’ desire for younger, more diverse representative who are better suited to lead the party. While I have no doubt Warren has the experience and qualifications, we as a party must reconsider our prioritization of experience over other, possibly more important qualifications. Specifically, we must redefine what sort of experience is prioritized, as other types of experience outside of just serving in office are valuable, especially close ties to the kinds of communities one represents. This speaks to the issue that the Democratic Party doesn’t reflect the demographic makeup of its voting members. It is only after addressing our prioritization of qualifications and broadening our scope of candidates will Democrats have a sufficient pool of candidates for electoral success. Madison Stephens (20C) is from Little Rock, Ark.

Emory, Increase Support for Lower-Income Students Isaiah Sirois The holiday season would be incomplete without re-filing for financial aid and paying Spring semester tuition. It’s a time that wracks me with anxiety about whether college will even pay off. On one hand, I know the degree I’ll receive next Fall will be imbued with prestige. On the other, I get to watch my bank account slowly bleed out while my student debt piles up. So when I pay the bills, I know what I owe Emory: money and gratitude. But the University gets my money immediately, leaving me to eyeball average salaries of graduates to gauge if gambling on myself will work out. This stress is only compounded by the social isolation of being lower-income on Emory’s privileged campus, so it should be no wonder that mounting debt and a fear of asking for help almost scared me into transferring. While Emory does an excellent job of recruiting lower-income students to its undergraduate divisions, quality of life is just as important to the college experience as admission and affordability. To retain lower-income and minority students and improve their experi-

ence, schools like Emory should bolster the support networks for them. Lower-income and minority students are disproportionately likely to exit college without a degree, and even those who do graduate still struggle with the adjustment to new class environments. Fortunately, it seems the University is aware of this need: last Spring, Emory joined the American Talent Initiative (ATI), a program that seeks to expand educational access for low and mid-income students. In its 2018 Impact Report, ATI identified boosting retention rates as an important step in this process. Additionally, in Fall 2013, the University launched the 1915 Scholars Program to connect first-generation college students with their peers and faculty mentors. More can be done to augment this program, however, as not all first-generation students are automatically enrolled, and not all lower-income and minority students are first-generation. Because I’m only able to attend Emory due to its generous financial aid policies, I’m reticent to ask for more support. But over the past three years, I’ve realized that even though Emory wants to help people like me, administrators won’t know that students are

struggling unless they air their grievances. And while I can’t hope to speak for all lower-income students at the University, I know I’m not alone in looking for assistance. Though I have been fortunate to obtain paid summer internships, many of my peers have not had that privilege. Emory’s Career Center offers some scholarships for lower-income students to take unpaid internships in nonprofits, non-governmental organizations or the public sector through the Emory Civic Scholars program, but the University could redirect funding toward the program so that they could offer more than 15 each summer. Alternatively, Emory could pilot a program for funding internships unrelated to civic service. Even if creating more programs or increasing funding for existing ones would prove difficult, providing more communications about what already exists could still be beneficial. For example, the University could create an email list-serv to distribute more information about opportunities for Pell grant recipients, or it could use the Pre-major Advising Connections at Emory Program (PACE) to distribute useful information about programs for lower-income students.

That said, there are steps beyond basic communication that Emory should take to aid low-income students. The University could hire more employees from diverse socioeconomic and racial backgrounds. Research of minorities’ mentorship experiences suggests that similar identities and values were correlated with better outcomes. While less has been written about this phenomenon, I know the reassurance that comes from seeing someone in power from a similar socioeconomic background firsthand. The support I’ve received from those individuals, especially those from Emory, has influenced my decision to major in history, to pursue law school and to keep writing for the Wheel. For instance, I almost quit the Wheel entirely until a New York Magazine writer whom I had reached out to encouraged me to stick with it despite classist tension. Even though American culture tempts us to create images of ourselves as self-made, I know that I’ve only accomplished what I have because I’ve seen people like me achieve much more while overcoming larger obstacles than my own. This isn’t to say that the University should export the workload of supporting students onto this already

limited set of individuals. Instead, Emory should correct the problems isolated by its Class and Labor Reports completed in 2013 and 2018, which found disparities in tenure and salary along lines of race, class and gender. The 2018 report’s executive summary, dated from 2016, urged Emory’s deans to review hiring practices to address these issues in hiring and pay. Aside from improving the University’s work environment, a resolution to these problems would be a boon for lowerincome and minority student mentorship. While the ongoing cluster hire of three faculty members to diversify the History Department’s course offerings is a step toward this end, it must be accompanied by broader hiring reforms and alleviation of pay disparity. Emory already does a lot to make college accessible for lower-income and minority students, and for those efforts it should be praised. But loans, social exclusion and poor faculty representation demonstrate that there’s more to be done, and I hope future students are afforded a smoother transition throughout college. Isaiah Sirois (19C) is from Nashua, N.H.

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FILMS OF 2019

BEST OF 2018

Looking Back at 2018’s Top 10 Films BY SARU GARG Contributing Writer

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Carol Danvers (Brie Larson), also known as Captain Marvel, will take on Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) and the Skrulls in Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s ‘Captain Marvel.’

Movies to Watch for in 2019 BY BELLA ROSS Contributing Writer The new year is shaping up to be an exciting time for film lovers of all tastes. From thrilling superhero and family-friendly Disney movies to literary adaptations, 2019 will be an exhilarating ride for movie-goers everywhere. Here are 10 upcoming quality films to keep in mind:

“CAPTAIN MARVEL” – MARCH 8 The first Marvel film of the year, “Captain Marvel” will introduce audiences to Carol Danvers (Brie Larson), a United States Air Force officer who becomes Captain Marvel. With Earth entangled in a war between two alien races during the ‘90s, Danvers rises to the occasion and becomes one of the universe’s most formidable heroes. As Marvel’s first woman-led superhero film, “Captain Marvel” is sure to follow in “Wonder Woman”’s footsteps

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and excite both devoted superhero lovers as well as regular movie-goers. “US” – MARCH 15 “Us” is Jordan Peele’s follow-up to his hugely successful directorial debut, “Get Out”. The film follows the Wilson family as their beach vacation turns into a fight for survival when four masked intruders attack. When the attackers remove their

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“THE FAVOURITE” Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos sets his sights on revamping the period drama in “The Favourite,” and he does not disappoint. The auteur explores gender norms of the 18th century and focuses on the thin, almost indistin- guishable line between sexual and state politics through its central power struggle between Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) and her two lovers, Sarah Churchill (Rachel Weisz) and Abigail Masham (Emma Stone) as they fight for control over each other, and therefore, the kingdom. The film’s formidable ensemble, paired with absurd fish-eye camerawork and a tragicomi- cal story, make “The Favourite” an unmissable example of directing, act- ing and filmmaking at its finest. “IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK” Barry Jenkins’ third feature, an adaptation of the eponymous James Baldwin novel, is just as rich in emo- tion and beauty as his 2016 best picture winner, “Moonlight.” The film tells the moving story of Tish Rivers (KiKi Layne), a young black woman who must attempt to prove her imprisoned boyfriend’s (Stephan James) inno- cence before she gives birth to their child. The crushing realities of institu- tionalized racism and a biased justice system are set to Nicholas Britell’s sweeping score. Accompanied by some of the year’s best cinematography, “If Beale Street Could Talk” is one of the most poignant and earth-shattering

love stories in recent memory. “PADDINGTON 2” In a year characterized by global strife, hope came in the form of a Peruvian bear. The sequel to Paul King’s 2014 family film “Paddington” is even more charming and magical than its predecessor. The film deftly embeds messages about kindness and generosity into the wholesome story of Paddington’s (voiced by Ben Whishaw) search for the perfect birthday gift for his Aunt Lucy. The film features some of the most delightful sequences of animation this year, as well as an excellent and unexpected supporting actor performance from Hugh Grant as washed-up actor Phoenix Buchanan. “Paddington 2” is the most warm-hearted film of 2018, one that reminds us that “If we are kind and polite, the world will be right.” “THE TALE” “The Tale” may be documentary filmmaker Jennifer Fox’s first foray into narrative storytelling, but it does not stray from her nonfiction style. A riveting, unflinchingly honest portray- al of Fox’s experience of sexual abuse at age 13, the film focuses on the ways in which past traumas can manifest in the present, and the malleability of memory. The feature is underscored by masterful portrayals of protagonist Jennifer Fox (Laura Dern) and her horse-riding trainer, Mrs. G (Elizabeth Debicki). This is an essential work in the wake of the #MeToo movement,

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THRILLER REVIEW

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BY JOEL LERNER Contributing Writer

Grade: A One glance at the title of Sophie Hannah’s latest book, “How to Hold a Grudge: From Resentment to Contentment — the Power of Grudges to Transform Your Life,” and I knew I had found the first book I would read in 2019. Despite the “don’t judge a book by its cover” trope, I lept at the opportunity to take this title and work on myself in true New Year’s fashion. In her book, Hannah argues that grudges are important to maintain and develop, and are even crucial to find inner peace. In this impossible-to-put-down guide, Hannah invokes anger, sad- ness and laughter with teachings she has developed over years of grudge- holding. To demonstrate the role of grudges in everyday life, she provides examples from her own experiences, the experiences of others and the guiding wisdom of therapists Helen Acton and Anne Grey. The crux of the book’s argument is that our current understanding of grudges is inherently harmful. Hannah uses her experience writing crime novels along with expert testi-

mony to show why the reader should act in a way that is more aligned to “The Grudge-fold Path,” a life full of healthy grudges, to become a more forgiving person. Hannah does an excellent job at challenging the readers’ understanding of grudges: I frequently found myself to be an acciden- tal practitioner of some techniques, such as keeping my own personal grudge inventory for the people in my life, a phenomenon Hannah coins a “Grudge Cabinet.” Being able to label my pre-existing thought processes while simultaneously learning how to develop skills to improve my outlook of myself and others was a major take- away, and strength, of the book. The novel exhibits an informal writing style that feels relatable, conver- sational and refreshing. In fact, reading the book felt like talking to an old friend about how to build and maintain my own “Grudge Cabinet.” While the vocabulary is advanced, it didn’t have me scrambling to find my phone or the closest dictionary to look up every other word — the book’s jargon actually invited further discussion. Self-help books have not appealed to me before, but I found

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Grade: C+ Amid the massive box office success of superhero movies from “The Avengers” to “Aquaman,” director M. Night Shyamalan has attempted to follow the trend with his new homage to comic books: “Glass.” The movie’s effort to distinguish itself from large-scale blockbusters, however, is overshadowed by its inces- sant appeal to the conventions of comic books and superhero movies. “Glass” acts as a sequel to two of Shyamalan’s previous films: the moody, small-scale superhero film “Unbreakable” (2000) and the tense, performance-driven psychological thriller “Split” (2016). We meet “Glass’” protagonist David Dunn (Bruce Willis) 19 years after the events that transpired in “Unbreakable.” David is a part-time home security salesman who also patrols the streets of Philadelphia as a hooded vigilante known as the Overseer. Using his extrasensory ability to identify criminals, David comes across Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy) who has an extreme case of dissociative identity disorder, and whose personalities are responsible for numerous

acts of crime and violence. David and Kevin, along with David’s old enemy and cunning terrorist Elijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson), are soon apprehended by the police and taken to a mental institution to be treat- ed for having delusions about being superhumans. Tensions rise as Elijah, who goes by the nickname Mr. Glass, and Kevin’s collective personalities plot to unleash a monstrous identity known as “The Beast” to show the world their true superhuman abilities. The film flounders in balancing the elements of its predecessors while attempting to develop its own compelling plotline. Structurally, the movie plays like a typical Shyamalan film, with several twists and turns that give the movie enough intrigue to create a desire to know more. Yet the film is bloated with more characters than its runtime can effec- tively develop, resulting in some awkward screentime delegation. McAvoy’s captivating performance often takes center stage, and the com- ponents of “Split” brought into this film are the basis for some of the movie’s most gripping and engaging moments. The focus on Kevin, however, takes crucial time away from David’s development as the hero, leaving Willis’s

performance feeling hollow in comparison to his first as this character. Even if the film wanted to make Mr. Glass a pseudo protagonist, his lack- luster, villainous dialogue and absence of personality from the first half of the film gives the audience little reason to sympathize with him or his ideals. It feels like the film cannot properly merge its predecessors into a singular coherent sequel, instead jumbling elements of both pictures, leaving a dis- sonant, half-baked cast and plot. It’s difficult to pin down whether the film works well as a sequel or even as a standalone film. Those who have seen the prior movies will sit through half a film that tries to convince the viewer that David’s and Kevin’s superhuman abilities (which have already been established as real in the previous films) are merely delusions, only to have both characters easily utilize their abilities during the second half as though their reality stood unchallenged. Meanwhile, newcomers are only allowed a small glimpse into each character’s superhuman feats before being introduced to the conceivable idea that their abilities aren’t real, leaving little basis for the tension the story attempts to build. Furthermore, the film’s continu-

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Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2C6;ÇŚ Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2019; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2022; Â&#x192;Â&#x203A;Â&#x2022; Â&#x201D;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2030;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192;Â? Â&#x2021; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2020; Continued Â from Â Page Â 7 myself Â unable Â to Â put Â the Â book Â down, Â aside Â from Â moments Â where Â hard-Âhit-Â ting Â anecdotes Â prompted Â a Â break Â to Â put Â myself Â back Â together. Hannah Â provides Â detailed Â infor-Â mation Â about Â the Â topic Â at Â hand, Â but Â the Â consistency Â of Â the Â delivery Â of Â the Â information Â varies. Â This Â inconsistency Â arises Â when Â Hannah Â uses Â lists. Â For Â example, Â she Â presents Â an Â approachable, Â condensed Â list Â to Â describe Â 29 Â different Â types Â of Â grudges. Â In Â the Â section Â about Â processing Â grudges, Â the Â listed Â instructions Â read Â so Â similarly Â to Â the Â narrative Â style Â of Â the Â other Â chapters Â that Â a Â list Â seems Â unnecessary. Â It Â was Â jarring Â coming Â to Â the Â next Â step Â in Â the Â instructions Â because Â I Â for-Â

got Â it Â was Â a Â list, Â and Â had Â to Â readjust Â myself Â every Â time. Â Additionally, Â when Â Hannah Â transitions Â by Â alerting Â the Â audience Â of Â a Â subsequent Â section, Â it Â feels Â more Â like Â an Â advertisement Â for Â a Â sequel Â than Â a Â suitable Â ending Â for Â a Â chapter. Â The Â moments Â when Â Hannah Â steps Â back Â and Â applies Â her Â teachings Â to Â real-Âlife Â situations, Â however, Â prove Â to Â be Â some Â of Â the Â most Â personable Â and Â enjoyable Â sections. Â She Â discusses Â grudges Â between Â notable Â pop Â stars, Â including Â Taylor Â Swift Â and Â Katy Â Perry, Â and Â describes Â how Â grudges Â pervade Â most Â forms Â of Â art Â and Â media. Â By Â illustrating Â how Â living Â life Â on Â the Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grudge-Âfold Â Pathâ&#x20AC;? Â is Â an Â accepted Â cop-Â ing Â mechanism Â for Â those Â in Â the Â public Â eye, Â Hannah Â reminds Â the Â reader Â that Â

her Â message Â is Â relatable Â to Â people Â from Â all Â walks Â of Â life, Â while Â also Â providing Â interesting Â contexts Â for Â her Â examples. In Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;How Â to Â Hold Â a Â Grudge,â&#x20AC;? Â Hannah Â did Â an Â incredible Â job Â helping Â me Â better Â understand Â myself Â and Â will Â be Â a Â future Â reference Â to Â help Â me Â recognize, Â cat-Â egorize Â and Â process Â the Â grudges Â I Â hold Â now Â and Â in Â the Â future. I Â believe Â others Â will Â have Â the Â same Â take Â away, Â as Â Hannah Â gives Â readers Â the Â opportunity Â and Â knowledge Â to Â form Â healthy Â grudges Â that Â will Â help Â them Â cope. Â Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â not Â only Â a Â valuable Â read Â during Â this Â season Â when Â people Â tend Â to Â reflect Â on Â themselves, Â but Â will Â be Â a Â sweet Â reminder Â throughout Â life Â itself Â when Â new Â grudges Â arise.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Â Contact Â John Â Lerner Â at Â john.lerner@emory.edu

Wednesday, Â January Â 23, Â 2019

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taken Â into Â account. Â However, Â Shyamalan Â would Â have Â fared Â better Â by Â making Â sequels Â for Â each Â film Â individually, Â as Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glassâ&#x20AC;? Â doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Â feel Â like Â a Â proper Â follow-Âup Â to Â either Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Split Â or Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unbreakable.â&#x20AC;? Â As Â an Â awkward Â merger Â between Â two Â very Â different Â yet Â very Â solid Â films, Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glassâ&#x20AC;? Â is Â a Â muddled Â story Â â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Â with Â some Â clever Â stand-Âout Â elements Â â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Â that Â tries Â too Â hard Â to Â grab Â the Â attention Â of Â the Â superhero Â fans Â who Â might Â not Â have Â otherwise Â been Â interested.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Â Contact Â Rhett Â Hipp Â at Â rhett.hipp@emory.edu

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Continued Â from Â Page Â 7 and Â one Â that Â will Â hopefully Â inform Â the Â way Â in Â which Â stories Â of Â this Â nature Â are Â told Â going Â forward Â â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Â with Â respect Â and Â care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;SPIDER-ÂMAN: Â INTO Â THE Â SPIDER-ÂVERSEâ&#x20AC;? Sonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â latest Â reboot Â of Â the Â Spider-Â Man Â franchise Â is Â revolutionary, Â not Â just Â as Â a Â superhero Â film, Â but Â as Â an Â ani-Â mated Â feature. Â The Â film Â follows Â teen-Â ager Â Miles Â Morales Â (Shameik Â Moore) Â as Â he Â finds Â his Â footing Â as Â a Â superhero Â with Â the Â help Â of Â other Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;spider-Âpeopleâ&#x20AC;? Â from Â across Â universes. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spider-ÂMan: Â Into Â the Â Spider-ÂVerseâ&#x20AC;? Â is Â a Â loving Â reminder Â that Â everyone Â can Â be Â a Â hero. Â With Â lively Â and Â colorful Â animation Â ripped Â straight Â out Â of Â a Â comic Â book, Â and Â with Â a Â story Â that Â does Â not Â skimp Â on Â heart Â or Â humor, Â the Â movie Â makes Â for Â an Â invigorating Â and Â purely Â joyful Â cinematic Â experience. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;YOU Â WERE Â NEVER Â REALLY Â HEREâ&#x20AC;? Perhaps Â no Â movie Â in Â 2018 Â was Â as Â well-Âcrafted Â as Â director Â Lynne Â Ramseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â thriller, Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;You Â Were Â Never Â Really Â Here.â&#x20AC;? Â Taut, Â tense Â and Â meticu-Â lously Â constructed, Â it Â is Â a Â perfectly Â paced Â dive Â into Â the Â psychology Â of Â a Â veteran-Âturned-Âhired Â gunman Â played Â by Â Joaquin Â Phoenix. Â Phoenix Â excels Â in Â a Â performance Â that Â rightfully Â won Â him Â Best Â Actor Â at Â the Â Cannes Â Film Â Festival. Â Under Â Ramseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â stellar Â direction, Â the Â film Â shifts Â effortlessly Â between Â fantasy Â and Â reality, Â past Â and Â present, Â restraint Â and Â rage. Â Without Â a Â wasted Â frame Â and Â with Â a Â haunting, Â atmospheric Â score Â from Â Jonny Â Greenwood, Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;You Â Were Â Never Â Really Â Hereâ&#x20AC;? Â is Â art-Âhouse Â film Â in Â its Â best Â and Â purest Â form. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;LEAVE Â NO Â TRACEâ&#x20AC;? Quietly Â heartbreaking Â and Â medi-Â tative, Â Debra Â Granikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â film Â tracks Â the Â odyssey Â of Â a Â homeless Â father Â and Â daughter Â (Ben Â Foster Â and Â newcomer Â Thomasin Â McKenzie, Â respectively) Â in Â two Â wildly Â underappreciated Â perfor-Â mances Â as Â they Â are Â forced Â out Â of Â the Â public Â park Â in Â which Â they Â reside. Â The Â movie Â is Â an Â empathetic Â exploration Â of Â the Â de Â facto Â communities Â formed Â by Â those Â on Â the Â margins Â of Â society Â as Â well Â as Â the Â ways Â in Â which Â we Â grow Â up Â and Â grow Â apart. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leave Â No Â Traceâ&#x20AC;? Â allows Â its Â story Â to Â unfold Â gradually, Â linger-Â ing Â on Â shots Â of Â lush Â landscapes Â before Â delivering Â its Â devastating Â conclusion.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;EIGHTH Â GRADEâ&#x20AC;? Bo Â Burnhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â first Â feature Â has Â been Â one Â of Â the Â most Â talked-Âabout Â directo-Â rial Â debuts Â of Â 2018, Â and Â with Â good Â reason. Â The Â film Â captures Â the Â last Â week Â of Â middle Â school Â for Â Kayla Â Day Â (Elsie Â Fisher), Â an Â amateur Â vlogger, Â negotiat-Â ing Â the Â balance Â between Â specificity Â and Â universality Â with Â ease. Â While Â this Â is Â very Â much Â a Â 2018 Â film, Â full Â of Â refer-Â ences Â to Â current Â pop Â culture Â trends Â and Â social Â media, Â the Â visceral Â nature Â in Â which Â the Â movieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â events Â unfold Â ensure Â that Â its Â themes Â strike Â a Â uni-Â versal Â chord Â among Â audience Â mem-Â bers. Â An Â accurate Â snapshot Â of Â middle Â school Â life Â that Â refuses Â to Â belittle Â the Â trials Â and Â tribulations Â of Â growing Â up, Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eighth Â Gradeâ&#x20AC;? Â is Â one Â of Â the Â best Â com-Â ing-Âof-Âage Â films Â of Â recent Â years. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;FIRST Â REFORMEDâ&#x20AC;? Maybe Â the Â most Â timely Â film Â to Â emerge Â from Â 2018 Â is Â Paul Â Schraderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â bleak Â vision, Â grounded Â in Â the Â best Â screenplay Â of Â the Â year. Â In Â an Â Oscar-Â worthy Â turn, Â Ethan Â Hawke Â portrays Â the Â depressed Â and Â ailing Â Reverend Â Toller, Â who Â unwittingly Â becomes Â involved Â in Â an Â environmental Â terror-Â ism Â plot. Â Aside Â from Â its Â creative Â sty-Â listic Â choices, Â like Â the Â unique Â aspect Â ratio Â and Â desaturated Â color Â palette, Â the Â film Â truly Â shines Â in Â its Â presentation Â of Â climate Â change Â and Â extremism. Â A Â bru-Â tally Â candid Â look Â at Â the Â irreversibility Â of Â the Â damage Â done Â to Â both Â our Â planet Â and Â to Â one Â another, Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;First Â Reformedâ&#x20AC;? Â is Â a Â startling, Â gripping Â portrait Â of Â our Â world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;SORRY Â TO Â BOTHER Â YOUâ&#x20AC;? Boots Â Riley Â has Â been Â making Â defi-Â ant, Â anti-Âestablishment Â music Â for Â decades;Íž Â these Â sentiments Â extend Â to Â his Â directorial Â debut. Â Crazy, Â colorful Â and Â energetic, Â the Â film Â tackles Â capital-Â ism Â and Â racism Â in Â the Â most Â absurd Â and Â effective Â way. Â It Â follows Â telemarketer Â Cassius Â Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â (Lakeith Â Stanfield) Â ascent Â up Â his Â companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â corporate Â ladder Â and Â descent Â into Â the Â grotesque Â reality Â of Â the Â corporation Â for Â which Â he Â works. Â Each Â shot Â is Â rife Â with Â meanings, Â and Â Rileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â uncompromising Â vision Â is Â fully Â on Â display Â throughout Â the Â entire Â fea-Â ture, Â which Â is Â sure Â to Â leave Â viewers Â overwhelmed Â and Â astounded.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Â Contact Â Saru Â Garg Â at Â saru.garg@emory.edu

masks, Â they Â reveal Â that Â they Â are Â the Â familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â doppelgangers Â and Â are Â intent Â on Â killing Â them. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Usâ&#x20AC;? Â features Â a Â celebrated Â cast Â with Â stars Â Lupita Â Nyongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;o, Â Winston Â Duke Â and Â Elizabeth Â Moss. Â After Â Peele Â riv-Â eted Â viewers Â with Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get Â Out,â&#x20AC;? Â audiences Â are Â eagerly Â anticipating Â how Â heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Â fol-Â low Â up Â with Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Us,â&#x20AC;?a Â movie Â imbued Â with Â the Â darkness Â within Â society. Â

â&#x20AC;&#x153;AVENGERS: Â ENDGAMEâ&#x20AC;? Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â APRIL Â 26 Concluding Â 11 Â years Â worth Â of Â Marvel Â movies, Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avengers: Â Endgameâ&#x20AC;? Â picks Â up Â from Â the Â heartbreaking Â ending Â of Â last Â Aprilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avengers: Â Infinity Â War.â&#x20AC;? Â With Â only Â half Â of Â the Â Avengers Â team Â still Â alive, Â Captain Â Marvel Â and Â Ant-ÂMan Â (Paul Â Rudd) Â join Â in Â the Â fight Â against Â Thanos. Â The Â Avengers Â must Â find Â a Â way Â to Â bring Â back Â their Â mur-Â dered Â teammates, Â as Â well Â as Â the Â half Â of Â the Â population Â that Â Thanos Â killed Â in Â the Â previous Â movie. Â After Â the Â box Â office Â success Â and Â heart-Âstopping Â cliffhanger Â of Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Infinity Â War,â&#x20AC;? Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Endgameâ&#x20AC;? Â will Â likely Â draw Â masses Â into Â theaters Â to Â find Â out Â how Â the Â Avengers Â recover. â&#x20AC;&#x153;SPIDER-ÂMAN: Â FAR Â FROM Â HOMEâ&#x20AC;? Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â JULY Â 5 In Â 2017, Â audiences Â loved Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spider-Â Man: Â Homecoming,â&#x20AC;? Â and Â the Â pres-Â sure Â is Â on Â for Â its Â sequel Â to Â be Â just Â as Â thrilling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spider-ÂMan: Â Far Â From Â Homeâ&#x20AC;? Â may Â or Â may Â not Â meet Â these Â expectations Â when Â Peter Â Parker Â (Tom Â Holland) Â and Â his Â friends Â take Â a Â trip Â to Â Europe, Â where Â Peter Â hopes Â to Â take Â a Â break Â from Â his Â duties Â as Â Spider-ÂMan. Â When Â he Â arrives Â in Â Europe, Â how-Â ever, Â Peter Â teams Â up Â with Â Nick Â Fury Â (Samuel Â L. Â Jackson) Â and Â Maria Â Hill Â (Cobie Â Smulders) Â to Â fight Â new Â vil-Â lains, Â the Â Elementals. Â Mysterio Â (Jake Â Gyllenhaal) Â makes Â an Â appearance, Â but Â weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Â have Â to Â wait Â and Â see Â if Â he Â is Â a Â vil-Â lain Â or Â if Â he Â will Â help Â out Â our Â cherished Â hero. â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE Â LION Â KINGâ&#x20AC;? Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â JULY Â 19 Jon Â Favreauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â new Â live-Âaction Â adap-Â tation Â of Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Â Lion Â Kingâ&#x20AC;? Â follows Â a Â similar Â storyline Â as Â the Â 1994 Â animated Â Disney Â classic. Â A Â lion Â cub, Â Simba Â (Donald Â Glover) Â is Â born Â as Â heir Â to Â his Â fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â kingdom. Â When Â Mufasaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â (James Â Earl Â Jones) Â brother Â Scar Â (Chiwetel Â Ejiofor) Â kills Â Mufasa Â to Â usurp Â his Â throne, Â Simba Â must Â find Â a Â way Â to Â take Â back Â his Â right-Â ful Â place Â as Â king. Â With Â a Â star-Âstudded Â cast Â that Â

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Simba Â (voiced Â by Â Donald Â Glover) Â is Â anointed Â as Â heir Â to Â his Â father Â Mufasaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â (voiced Â by Â James Â Earl Â Jones) Â throne Â in Â Jon Â Favreauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â remake Â of Â the Â 1994 Â classic Â â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Â Lion Â King.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; includes Â Beyonce, Â John Â Oliver Â and Â Seth Â Rogan, Â paired Â with Â a Â new Â take Â on Â a Â beloved Â story, Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Â Lion Â Kingâ&#x20AC;? Â will Â delight Â audience Â members Â of Â all Â ages. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;ONCE Â UPON Â A Â TIME Â IN Â HOLLYWOODâ&#x20AC;? Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â JULY Â 26 Written Â and Â directed Â by Â Quentin Â Tarantino, Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once Â Upon Â a Â Time Â in Â Hollywoodâ&#x20AC;? Â is Â a Â mystery Â crime Â film Â that Â takes Â place Â amid Â the Â terror Â of Â the Â Manson Â Family Â murders Â of Â the Â late Â 1960s. Â While Â not Â much Â has Â been Â revealed Â about Â the Â plot, Â we Â know Â it Â focuses Â on Â a Â struggling Â actor Â and Â his Â stunt Â dou-Â ble. Â Due Â to Â the Â prestige Â of Â its Â director Â and Â its Â cast, Â which Â includes Â Leonardo Â Dicaprio, Â Margot Â Robbie Â and Â Brad Â Pitt, Â I Â have Â high Â hopes Â for Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once Â Upon Â a Â Time Â in Â Hollywood.â&#x20AC;? Â Only Â time Â will Â tell, Â however, Â wheth-Â er Â Tarantino Â will Â truly Â deliver. â&#x20AC;&#x153;IT: Â CHAPTER Â TWOâ&#x20AC;? Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â SEPTEMBER Â 6 Now Â that Â audiences Â have Â recovered Â from Â the Â terror Â of Â 2017â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;It,â&#x20AC;? Â its Â sequel Â is Â sure Â to Â make Â a Â similar Â statement. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;It: Â Chapter Â Twoâ&#x20AC;? Â covers Â the Â next Â section Â of Â Stephen Â Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â best-Âselling Â 1986 Â novel. Â Twenty-Âseven Â years Â have Â passed Â since Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;It,â&#x20AC;? Â and Â the Â kids Â from Â the Â Loserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â Club Â are Â now Â adults Â (Jessica Â Chastain, Â Bill Â Hader Â and Â James Â McAvoy) Â and Â have Â left Â the Â town Â of Â Derry. Â But Â when Â Pennywise Â (Bill Â Skarsgard) Â makes Â a Â return, Â they Â must Â come Â home Â and Â reunite Â to Â defeat Â the Â killer Â clown. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE Â GOLDFINCHâ&#x20AC;? Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â OCTOBER Â 11 The Â film Â adaptation Â of Â Donna Â Tarttâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â Pulitzer Â Prize-Âwinning Â and Â best-Âselling Â novel, Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Â Goldfinchâ&#x20AC;? Â is Â directed Â by Â John Â Crowley Â and Â stars Â Ansel Â Elgort Â as Â the Â lead. Â The Â story Â begins Â when Â 14-Âyear-Âold Â Theo Â Decker Â (Elgort) Â survives Â a Â ter-Â

rorist Â attack Â in Â an Â art Â museum Â and Â steals Â a Â rare Â painting Â in Â the Â wake Â of Â the Â attack. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Â Goldfinchâ&#x20AC;? Â follows Â Theo Â as Â he Â grows Â up Â and Â deals Â with Â the Â trauma Â of Â the Â attack Â and Â the Â death Â of Â his Â mother. Â The Â novel Â is Â one Â of Â the Â best Â in Â the Â past Â decade, Â and Â if Â this Â film Â adapta-Â tion Â does Â it Â justice, Â it Â is Â something Â film Â lovers Â everywhere Â can Â look Â forward Â to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;STAR Â WARS: Â EPISODE Â IXâ&#x20AC;? Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â DECEMBER Â 20 After Â devoted Â fans Â were Â disappoint-Â ed Â with Â Rian Â Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â work Â in Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Star Â Wars: Â Episode Â VIII,â&#x20AC;? Â J.J. Â Abrams Â has Â retaken Â his Â seat Â as Â writer Â and Â director Â from Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Â Force Â Awakensâ&#x20AC;? Â to Â produce Â the Â finale Â of Â the Â Star Â Wars Â sequel Â tril-Â ogy, Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Star Â Wars: Â Episode Â IX.â&#x20AC;? Â Much Â of Â the Â plot Â of Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Star Â Wars: Â Episode Â IXâ&#x20AC;? Â is Â shrouded Â in Â secrecy, Â however, Â and Â many Â fans Â are Â curious Â how Â the Â death Â of Â Carrie Â Fisher, Â who Â played Â Leia Â Organa, Â will Â affect Â the Â storyline. Â This Â long-Âawaited Â trilogy Â has Â been Â an Â exciting Â ride Â so Â far, Â and Â I Â canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Â wait Â to Â see Â how Â Abrams Â will Â wrap Â every-Â thing Â up Â in Â the Â final Â installment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;LITTLE Â WOMENâ&#x20AC;? Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â DECEMBER Â 25 Writer Â and Â director Â Greta Â Gerwig Â will Â follow Â her Â successful Â debut, Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lady Â Bird,â&#x20AC;? Â with Â an Â adaptation Â of Â the Â 1968 Â novel, Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Â Women.â&#x20AC;? Â The Â film Â follows Â the Â lives Â of Â four Â sis-Â ters Â as Â they Â grow Â up Â in Â the Â aftermath Â of Â the Â Civil Â War. Â The Â film Â features Â a Â star-Âstudded Â cast, Â including Â Meryl Â Streep, Â Laura Â Dern, Â Saoirse Â Ronan Â and Â Timothee Â Chalamet. Â Gerwig Â worked Â with Â Ronan Â and Â Chalamet Â on Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lady Â Bird,â&#x20AC;? Â and Â I Â am Â looking Â forward Â to Â seeing Â the Â Oscar-Ânominated Â trio Â reunite Â for Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Â Women.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Â Contact Â Bella Â Ross Â at Â bella.ross@emory.edu

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Arshad’s Move Away From Pre-Law Pays Off By Janvi Pamnani Staff Writer

When choosing majors, the prospect of a stable job is often more tempting than a career of passion and excitement. Farhan Arshad (06Ox 08C), who was pre-law until he took a screenwriting class at Emory, chose a bolder path that did not guarantee financial security. Ten years later, his show “AmeriKhans,” a comedy about a young Pakistani who has to deal with his estranged family when they are forced to move in with him and his girlfriend, is in development at CBS. During most of his time at Emory, Arshad planned to become a lawyer after completing his undergraduate studies. He studied political science and served as a representative in the Oxford Student Government Association (SGA) and College Council. It wasn’t until he took a screenwriting class his junior year, as a break from his more difficult major classes and to boost his GPA, that his life changed course. “When I took that class, it was kind of the best worst mistake,” Arshad said. “I instantly fell in love with screenwriting and it messed everything up, because I didn’t know what I was going to do now. I had for the first time experienced feeling passionate about something in college.” In the first screenwriting class he took, Arshad said he once presented after a classmate who

wrote a beautiful war drama that drew tears from some of his classmates. He felt intimidated by his peer. He described his own script as a comedy about a Pakistani father who wanted his son to be the first brown NBA player, and when that didn’t happen, they turned their focus to winning a spelling bee.

“The moment I heard that first laughter, I was hooked.” — Farhan Arshad (06Ox, 08C), screenwriter “[My script] was really lighthearted, and just kind of stupid to be honest,” Arshad said. “When I started presenting, people started laughing and I wasn’t expecting it. ... The moment I heard that first laughter, I was hooked.” Arshad turned to faculty in the creative writing program for guidance. Shortly after, he declared his English and creative writing major and began working on scripts during an independent study with English Professor Joseph Skibell. “I’m sure if I went back and looked at those scripts, [they] would probably be pretty bad,” Arshad said. “But it allowed me to have a space to write, and that’s kind of where everything started for me.” Having decided to pursue screen-

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Farhan Arshad (06Ox, 08C), writer of ‘AmeriKhans’

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writing fairly late in college, Arshad chose to apply to graduate programs that did not have a standardized testing requirement. He was accepted into a 12-student, two-year Masters of Fine Arts writing program at Northwestern University (Ill.). “I remember reading everyone’s biography [in the program],” he said. “I was the youngest person in the program and also the least accomplished.” He said his parents always encouraged him to follow his dreams, but when he began to seriously consider writing, his mom wanted him to work on “The Daily Show.” Arshad said he considered this unrealistic. “Funny enough, [‘The Daily Show’] ended up becoming my first gig,” Arshad said. Between his first and second years at Northwestern, Arshad interned with a program called The Comedy Central Summer School, where he was able to work in “The Daily Show” writers’ room with Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart. “I had to teach myself how to write a joke,” he said. “I learned how to

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The newest addition to Emory Point, Boba Theory offers a relaxing atmosphere and a wide variety of Taiwanese drinks.

Boba Theory Offers Bubbles With Little Trouble By Liwen Xu Contributing Writer

As soon as my friend and I entered the inviting double doors of Boba Theory’s second store, located at Emory Point, I was immediately reminded of coffee shop culture. With dim lighting accompanied by jade green lamps, pots of plants and a table-and-sofa area, the new boba shop serves as both an aesthetic study spot and a place for guests to gather and relax. In the corner, a woman was working away with laptop and color-coded papers spread around her. Parallel to her were students

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chatting away between classes, sipping on their colorful boba drinks. Boba, or bubble tea, is a tea-based drink that originated in Taiwan and offers a choice of tea mixed with milk or creamer. The key ingredients are the tapioca pearls, also called boba, that sink to the bottom of the cup. These pearls have the texture and

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STUDENT LIFE

Prof., Students Weigh In On Juul By Jacob DeFazio Contributing Writer

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Emory Point’s Desta is the Ethiopian restaurant’s second location and offers an authentic dining experience.

Desta Not the Best-a, But Hits the Spot By Annie Uichanco Sports Editor As soon as the promise of a Desta Ethiopian Kitchen opening at Emory Point hit the news, I texted my foodie friends out of sheer joy, scheduling future dates for the opening of the second location of one of Atlanta’s top Zagat-rated restaurants. Though the opening date was up in the air for much of 2018, I was prepared to fly from my hometown of Tampa, Fla., over the summer, just to be one of the first to see if it compared to the original location on Briarcliff Road. However, the elusive and muchanticipated restaurant remained behind closed doors until its prospective opening date in August 2018. But good things come to those who wait. Desta’s Emory Point location finally opened its doors on Dec. 10. The second spot provided the familiar greatness of the original location, but

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with a more casual, fast-paced twist. Known for the practice of eating with one’s hands (oftentimes from a communal bowl filled with various vegetable and meat side dishes), Ethiopian cuisine seems to boast a growing following among Atlantans. What separates Desta from other Ethiopian restaurants on the block is its willingness to offer guests a blend of an authentic Ethiopian meal and modernity. The menu shows dishes in their original Ethiopian names but includes an English glossary on the side. It’s a learning experience just as much as it is a gustatory journey. True to Ethiopian cuisine, each meal is served with injera, a spongelike sourdough bread that is used to scoop food in place of utensils. One

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Though Emory is supposed to be a tobacco-free campus, there always seems to be a small crowd of smokers gathered outside the Robert W. Woodruff Library. Recently, however, students have been increasingly turning to Juuls, or e-cigarettes, which have gained traction among young adults and teens. Over the past decade, Associate Professor at the Rollins School of Public Health Carla Berg has studied alternative tobacco products such as cigarillos and e-cigarettes. In an interview with the Wheel, Berg explained the challenges researchers and politicians face in trying to regulate and understand these new tobacco products. “It’s a perfect storm of new technologies that are making it really hard to get a solid understanding of what these products could potentially cause and how their marketing is being done,” Berg said. Although Juuls and other e-cigarettes were initially marketed to the American public as a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes, Berg said the question of whether e-cigarettes are safer than traditional cigarettes is “an ongoing and controversial issue.” “Plenty of research has been accumulated on both sides, which makes the literature inconclusive,” Berg said. Berg added that using any nicotine product is “definitely more dangerous than being a non-user.” Despite this, the assumption that vaping is safe has persisted, possibly thanks to social media. Much of Juul’s advertising was done through social media, which

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Juuls, marketed toward smokers who are trying to quit, have become increasingly ubiquitous among young adults. poses a challenge for researchers and regulators because online advertisement is not as regulated as public and print advertising like billboards or commercials.

“When I have a free day, it’s usually in my hand 60 percent of the time, but I don’t carry it to class.” — Muskaan Khanna (21C)

Therefore, is difficult for research-

ers and regulators to determine to whom Juul was advertising and what they were claiming. “We know there are potential cardiovascular effects [of e-cigarettes],” Berg said. “We’re not sure about cancer risks, and one can assume addiction is a risk.” Michelle Mun (21C), who uses a Juul, said she knew students who were addicted to e-cigarettes in high school. “I’ve heard of kids from my high school who are like 15, 16, leaving class to go to the bathroom just so they can Juul,” Mun said. “A lot of my friends use a Juul in class, during exams, in the library

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EMORY LIFE

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Alum Retraces Path to Screenwriting Career Continued from Page 9 get a rhythm of a joke down. It was practicing how to make straight lines funny and putting a twists on words and finding color to regular, plain old phrases.” After graduating from Northwestern, Arshad moved to Los Angeles, where he did an unpaid internship with Comedy Central. He said he scoured Craigslist every evening to find odd jobs to pay rent and other bills. Eventually, Arshad found a job in development at Sony Television as an assistant hearing show pitches from writers. During this time, Arshad created the web series “Brownies,” a mockumentary about South Asian arranged marriages. “I would see all these people pitching [at Sony], and I wanted to be on the other side with the writers,” said Arshad. “So, I made a web series called ‘Brownies.’ ” “Brownies” was a low-budget web series that Arshad wrote and starred in. The show became popular on Youtube, earning more than 191,000 views.

Arshad said it always bothered him that he didn’t see people who looked like him on television, and if he did, they would have small or offensive roles. He said he feels a responsibility to write authentic representations of South Asians, which is part of the inspiration behind “AmeriKhans.” “I wasn’t really aware of my background fully until 9/11 happened,” Arshad said. “I was a freshman [in high school], and all of a sudden, I became really aware of being Pakistani and what other people thought of me.” The deeper grasp on his identity pushed him to “write characters that felt real.” “The characters I’d see on TV often felt fake and manufactured,” Arshad said. “I wanted to write a story where the characters just felt like normal people who are desi.” Skibell, the professor with whom Arshad took his first screenwriting classes and conducted Arshad’s independent study, remembered Arshad’s dedication and “forward-looking” attitude. “It’s exciting to hear that Farhan is

actually accomplishing a professional career in writing,” Skibell said. Arshad said he was lucky he found inspiring mentors at Emory who challenged him. “[My teachers] really pushed me to not settle for a basic job or basic dreams, even,” Arshad said. One of those teachers was Professor Sharon Lewis, who taught a leadership seminar that Arshad took while at Oxford. She described him as humble. “He was extremely articulate,” she said. “He would tell stories in such a compelling manner that he was able to persuade others to see a different perspective on an issue.” Arshad said he advises students to focus on what they can control and work hard toward their passion in life. “There are always going to be people that are more talented than me or funnier than me,” he said. ”If you are passionate about something and if you have a dream, work for it. It’s not going to happen overnight, so pour everything into it if you really want it to happen.”

— Contact Janvi Pamnani at janvi.pamnani@emory.edu

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Juul Use Not to Be Taken Lightly, Berg Says or when we’re out eating dinner,” said Muskaan Khanna (21C), who says she started using a Juul because all her friends started using. “When I have a free day, it’s usually in my hand 60 percent of the time, but I don’t carry it to class.” Meanwhile, Noah Whit (21C) has never used a Juul because of the risk of nicotine addiction. “I’ve thought about using a Juul before,” Whit said, “but I read that they have a crazy amount of nicotine and that you can get heavily addicted.” Though decades of robust scientific research has focused on the risks of cigarette use, the same is not true for e-cigarettes, which only became popular in 2011. Without more time and information gathering, scientists and activists have had trouble communicating the risks of vaping to the public. “Some major anti-tobacco campaigns have been silent on e-ciga-

rettes,” Berg said. “This has caused a lot of youth and young adults to make the assumption that they are safe.” The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has prohibited minors from purchasing tobacco products, e-cigarettes included. However, many states allow 18 year olds to buy tobacco products, allowing some high schoolers to distribute tobacco products throughout their schools. FDA regulators taking action to keep e-cigarettes out of youthful hands must also account for the ways in which regulation will affect traditional smokers. According to Berg, taxation and banning sweet flavors may serve to reduce teen usage, but the steps may also discourage traditional cigarette smokers from switching to vapes.

— Contact Jacob DeFazio at jdefazi@emory.edu

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Though the Emory Point location is more modern and casual than the Briarcliff location, the food is just as hearty.

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Continued from Page 9 need only ask for utensils if one needs them, but one may receive a disapproving glance. Needless to say, I entered the establishment with high expectations. The first thing I noticed was the fast-food vibe, coming from the line of people in front of the cash register, TV screens, plastic cups with iced water waiting on the counter and a giant ceiling fan — in stark contrast to the homey feel of the Briarcliff location. But while the OG Desta boasts a rustic atmosphere, Emory Point Desta offers a quick Ethiopian fix amid your busy work life. After placing your order at the counter, you’re given a number that you can bring to any available table where your food will be served. The speedy service and convenient location rival the typical 30-plus-minute waits of the Briarcliff location, which takes no reservations. Upon recognizing that the Emory Point location had the same menu as the first location, I immediately ordered the lamb tibs — cubed pieces of meat sauteed in a delicious blend of spices, onions, tomatoes and peppers (which you can get on the side if you are weak) — with a side of ater — a Pikachu-yellow split pea stew. The first bite of lamb filled my mouth with the renowned secret

Desta blend of spices and juicy meat. The injera, which soaks up the juices, complemented the tender meat with its light sponginess and tang. I like to alternate the injera between the lamb and the soul-soothing ater, a vegetarian favorite and an addicting combination that can also be ordered as an entree. The smooth, lentil-like texture of the Ethiopian stew provides an enjoyable respite from the chewy meat. One can’t help but feel a sense of camaraderie when eating with one’s hands with other people. The practice of scooping good food with squishy bread makes for a fun activity that you don’t come across every day in a society that encourages the use of a spoon and fork. Desta’s diners will likely bond as they struggle to shovel meat and veggies sloppily into their mouths with sauce running down their arms. At $12.75, the lamb tibs won’t break your bank. Given the hefty serving portion, I usually end up taking leftovers to-go, but I probably won’t eat there every day given that it’s quite a walk from main campus and they don’t accept Dooley Dollars. But the experience of enjoying a well-cooked, authentic Ethiopian meal? Priceless.

— Contact Annie Uichanco at tuichan@emory.edu

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At the newly opened Boba Theory, customers can choose from over 20 drinks and several toppings, including boba and lesser-known picks like grass jelly and popping pearls.

Despite Anticipation, Boba Theory Disappoints Continued from Page 9 consistency of gummy bears, and are a necessary complement to the otherwise light tea drink. Often, they are also steeped in a honey or sugar mix to add a sweet taste. Boba Theory’s menu offers more than 20 milk tea flavors, including traditional flavors like oolong and jasmine, as well as more eclectic flavors like caramel and mango. Drinks also include coffee, and are about $3.75 to $5. In addition, Boba Theory offers a few choices for toppings besides from boba, including lychee jelly, grass jelly and popping pearls. Customers can also customize the amount of sugar and ice in their drinks. All drinks come with non-dairy creamer options, a plus for lactose intolerant boba-holics. I ordered an oolong milk tea with boba at regular sugar and less ice, while my friend ordered a Thai milk tea with boba at regular sugar and no ice. Upon ordering, we snagged a spot at a round table and promptly started a chess game with a provided board. Shortly after, our drinks arrived:

mine, a warm hazel color, and hers, a subdued tangerine. After my first sip, a rush of sweetness hit my tongue, followed by the flavor of the oolong tea and the chewiness of the boba. The drink was quite refreshing, though a little too sugary and lacking in tea flavor.

The new boba shop serves as both an aesthetic study spot and a place to gather and relax. I tried my friend’s Thai milk tea as well; it evoked a creamy flavor that was even sweeter than mine. I made a mental note to get half sugar next time. The boba were inconsistent in texture, with some being chewy and others too sticky to chew. Thankfully, none of the boba were too hard to chew. It was likely that the boba had been overcooked or squished together. As I sat back, sipping the boba drink and planning my next chess move, the shop surrounded me with

a cozy peacefulness. People came and went, some staying and chatting around tables and others simply taking their drinks to-go. The potted plants enlivened the space, and seemed to say, “You’re welcome here any time.” Overall, this boba shop features some popular flavors from traditional teas, such as oolong and jasmine, as well as flavors from coffee and smoothie shops, like caramel and mango. Like many modern bubble tea shops, it seems that Boba Theory attempts to combine the cultures of both American and traditional Taiwanese desserts. Though the drinks themselves could be improved with stronger tea flavors, more consistently chewy boba and a more robust profile, Boba Theory offers an atmosphere that feels like home away from home. The shop will make a great addition to Emory that is within walking distance, especially since most of the popular spots are located on Buford Highway. — Contact Liwen Xu at liwen.xu@emory.edu

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Sophomore guard Molly Weis drives to the hoop in a game against Carnegie Mellon. The Eagles defeated the Tartans, 56-51, to split their weekend matchups.

Atlanta United Lock Down Key Contributors Continued from Back Page machine Josef Martinez will lead the attack for 2019, and is committed to Atlanta until 2023 after signing a massively important five year contract this month. Amid reported offers from top European teams in 2018, Martinez committed to Atlanta United in a decision that bodes well for the reputation of the MLS. The MLS has faced criticism for becoming a league for aging European players, and for not fostering and retaining young talent. Talking about his contract extension, Martinez called it his “dream” to stay with Atlanta. “Surely right now in Venezuela they’re saying negative things about me,” Martinez said. “They think I should be playing for Barcelona or Real Madrid. But for me, this is my Barcelona, my Real Madrid.” Martinez added that the people of Atlanta had won him over with their “affection,” making it clear that he values the passionate Atlanta fans and is motivated by their support. “I’ve said efore that I don’t want to go anywhere because this is my home,” he said. “You can expect more

work, more intensity, because that’s who I am. I want to win. I want to do everything for my teammates and for the city.” Additionally, forward Julian Gressel is in the process of signing a long-term contract, and his contribution is criti-

“But for me, this is my Barcelona, my Real Madrid.” — Josef Martinez, Atlanta United striker cal to Atlanta’s success. The German registered 14 assists last season, and his ability to play multiple positions in attack, midfield and defense made him a vital team player. Golkeeper Brad Guzan has shown no indication of leaving, while team captain and defender Michael Parkhurst will also return for the 2019 season. United looks well set to continue to have one of the most impenetrable defenses in the MLS.However, playmaker and midfielder Miguel Almiron,

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the Robin to Martinez’s Batman, has not signed an extension with United. The Paraguayan and Atlanta’s highest paid player is a match-winner for Atlanta, both with his ability to score goals and create assists, but that talent has also caught the attention of elite European teams. It remains to be seen if Atlanta possess the financial ability to keep Almiron, given the high demand for his services. Overall, it will be more difficult for Atlanta to retain the MLS Cup than it was to win the 2018 title. United must retain Martino’s attacking philosophy that has struck fear into the MLS in order to become the fourth team to win two consecutive MLS cups. United boasts a talented roster with skilled replacements at almost every position, but it is unclear if de Boer possesses the skill set to utilize the team in the same way Martino could. With United’s remarkable fan support and star performances from players like Martinez and Almiron however, few bookies would bet against the Five Stripes.

into the second half. Senior center Ashley Oldshue helped keep fans on their feet early on with six points and four rebounds in four minutes. With the help of Eagle fouls, the Spartans increased their lead to 16 points. Emory did not respond quickly enough. The third quarter ended the same way as the previous two — Case Western up 13 points, 56-43. The fourth period, Emory’s last chance for a comeback, was more of the same. The visitors answered early points by the home team with little delay. Although junior guard Allison Chernow bought Emory within six points of the lead, Case Western owned the end of the game. Late intentional foul efforts by the Eagles only benefited the Spartans and failed to buy Emory enough time to win. Final score: 71-57 Case Western. Despite a lopsided score for most of the game, Emory played three solid periods of basketball. The team scored exactly as many points as the Spartans in the second and third quarters and trailed by just a point in the fourth quarter. The early lead gained by the Spartans was simply too much for the Eagles to overcome even with three competitive quarters. The bright spot for Emory was Oldshue’s 16 points and 11 rebounds, her third double-double this season. Their second matchup pitted a defeated Emory squad against Carnegie Mellon, another UAA opponent. The Eagles, taking a page from Case Western’s book, pushed off to an early 10-2 lead, with all ten points coming from Oldshue and Chernow. The Tartans were able to adjust and slow the pace of the game, dropping Emory’s lead to four. The end of the first quarter saw a cascade of threepoint attempts from both sides, with none connecting, leaving the score 16-12 Emory. The second quarter was full of slow but competitive basketball, defined by shots from both sides. Only two points were scored in the first 4.5 minutes

before both teams found their stride. The Tartans took the lead twice in the end of the half, only to see Emory catch up both times, thanks to clutch shots from Chernow. One last jump shot from junior forward Erin Lindahl gave Emory the lead heading to the locker room with the score at 26-24. The second half began with more back and forth play. For nearly 5 minutes, neither team pulled very far ahead. Major substitutions from both teams allowed Emory to take control. Chernow, already a key player in the game, began to lift the Eagles. The team continued to dominate and outscored the Tartans at every opportunity. Consistent rebounds and assists brought the team to a 46-35 lead going in to the final quarter. An eight-point run early in the fourth period set the stage for a Tartans comeback. Early missed shots by the Eagles caused a slight shift in momentum. A 3-minute stretch with no points scored seemed to suggest the game was over when Carnegie Mellon began another strong push. Emory scored only two of the last 10 points of the game, dropping their lead toward a few baskets. Despite noticeable pressure by the Tartans, the Eagles held on to their lead to win 56-51. The Eagles saw major improvement in first-quarter energy from Friday to Sunday. The quick lead Case Western obtained was a critical factor in Emory’s loss, whereas their dominant play in the early parts of both halves shut down Carnegie Mellon. Overall the team looked competitive in their return to Atlanta, but they showed a clear weakness in the slow start to their first game. Continuing to deliver pressure throughout all four quarters, with the addition of some early energy, could turn the Eagles into a postseason nightmare. The Eagles will return to action on Friday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. at home against the Brandeis University (Mass.) Judges.

— Contact Daniel Huff at daniel.huff@emory.edu

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bottom, from individual effort to offball positioning, communication and knowing our scout.” Head Coach Jason Zimmerman was proud of the Eagles teamwork. “This team trusts each other and cares about each other,” Zimmerman said. While Zimmerman praised the team, he reaffirmed that the ultimate goal is “to compete for a championship.” On Jan. 21, the team defeated Carnegie Mellon University (Pa.) 116100. After the win, the Eagles improved to an impressive 12-4 record. In the opening half, four individual players scored the first 9 points of the game. After building an early lead, the Eagles continued to relentlessly attack CMU, hitting 12 of their first 17 field goal attempts. Later in the first half, the Eagles went on a 14-4 run which pushed the lead to 53-28 with 5:13 left. At halftime, Emory scored a team high 68 points. Although Carnegie Mellon outscored Emory by 10 points in the

second half, the Eagles defeated the Tartans 116-100. The Eagles shot a stellar 52.9 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from the three point line. Additionally, many Eagles exploded for doublefigure outings. Specifically, Schner lead the Eagles with a career-high 30 points on 13-15 shooting. Schner credited his teammates for their tremendous offensive performance. “Today our point guards really pushed the ball with everyone sprinting the floor alongside them which got us great transition shots,” Schner said. “When we weren’t able to convert with a quick score, hard cuts and good ball movement gave us more open looks. Our team had great offensive flow today and turned down good shots to get great ones. We showed what we are capable of doing offensively when shots are falling and we are connected.” While Schner exhibited an exceptional performance, his teammates Williams and senior guard Gebereal Baitey tallied 23 and 16 points, respec-

tively. As a team, the Eagles had 27 assists, 21 second-chance points, 52 points in the paint, 25 fast break points and 38 bench points. Zimmerman noted the team’s ball movement as a key to their success. “When the ball gets moving, [we] shoot the ball better,” Zimmerman said. “Our guys help each other become good players.” The Eagles again demonstrated a strong defensive presence. Due to Emory’s defensive pressure, Carnegie Mellon committed 15 turnovers, and the Eagles were able to score 18 points off of those turnovers. Additionally, the Eagles were able to hold CMU to 33.3 percent from the three point line. Although Carnegie Mellon outrebounded Emory 41-38, the Eagles utilized great defensive intensity and capitalize on the Tartans’ shortcomings to win the game. The Eagles host Brandeis University (Mass.) on Jan. 25 at 8 p.m.

— Contact Harrison Goldfein at harrison.goldfein@emory.edu

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Sophomore guard Nick Stuck dribbles up the court in a game against Carnegie Mellon University (Pa.) on Jan. 21. The Eagles convincingly won the matchup, 116-110.

Eagles Sweep Weekend Series By Harrison Goldfein Contributing Writer

The Emory men’s basketball team notched two wins this week, defeating Case Western Reserve University (Ohio) 91-74 on Jan. 18 and Carnegie Mellon University (Pa.) 116-100 on Jan. 21. Sophomore forward Lawrence Rowley earned a career-high of 28 points, advancing the Eagles to an impressive 11-4 record. While Case Western initially held an 11-point lead in the first 4 minutes of the contest, Emory retaliated with an 11-0 run to tie the game at 18 points. As the two teams battled, the Eagles eventually took a 1-point lead with 11:06 remaining before halftime.

Once Emory obtained the lead, sophomore guard Romin Williams dropped 6 straight points to extended Emory’s lead to seven. Although the Spartans cut the deficit to 45-42 at halftime, the Eagles opened the second half on a 13-3 run. After torching Case Western in the second half, Emory comfortably won the game, 91-74. Offensively, the Eagles decimated Case Western by shooting 53.1 percent from the field and 50 percent from the three point line. Sophomore guard Matt Schner tallied 15 points and 12 rebounds, earning his first career double-double. As Schner stuffed the stat sheet, Williams dropped 15 points, his 13th double-figure scoring outing of the

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season. Led by the trio, the Eagles scored 44 points in the paint, dished 21 assists, grabbed 37 rebounds and secured the win. While Emory had a stellar offensive performance, the Eagles also wreaked havoc on the defensive end. During the game, Case Western committed 15 turnovers, shot 44.8 percent from the field and converted only 35.3 percent of their shots from the three point line. “Our team is talented offensively, but the coaching staff has done a great job of emphasizing the importance of playing great defense,” sophomore guard Pierre Coffy said. “Getting stops requires our team to be locked in and connected to each other from top to

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As the gold confetti and red smoke cleared, Atlanta United fans could hardly believe their eyes: the Five Stripes won their first Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup in only their second season of existence. Head Coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino delivered the most deserving of parting gifts to United fans, going into the final as the future coach of the Mexican national team. Martino’s replacement, Dutchman and former defender Frank de Boer, has endured an inconsistent beginning to his managerial career. Despite the team’s retention of key players (such as forward Josef Martinez), Atlanta faces a difficult task to defend the MLS Cup. It was always going to be a challenge to replace Martino, the 2018 MLS Coach of the Year, and attract an elite coach to the notably less competitive league. When news broke that Martino would be leaving after the 2018 season, Atlanta fans were justifiably concerned that Martino would be irreplaceable. Atlanta lost the maestro that orchestrated an incisive, counter-attacking style of soccer that has drawn in record crowds. Their entertaining brand of soccer made United arguably the most exciting MLS team. Frank de Boer is charged with the tough task of replicating Martino’s unprecedented success. To his credit, de Boer is a veteran of elite soccer and has tremendous expertise from which to draw. He has experience playing

for world class teams like the Dutch national team (tallying the third most appearances ever for that team) and F.C. Barcelona, and has extensive managerial success with top Dutch club team Ajax. However, even de Boer’s most passionate supporters will admit that his recent managerial profile is bleak. The Dutchman made headlines in 2017 after he was fired from Crystal Palace, who plays in the Premier League, after the team started the season 0-4 and scored no goals. His four game managerial tenure was the shortest in Premier League history. Despite his recent failures, de Boer has had success as a manager after guiding Ajax to a record four Eredivisie titles in a row. Moreover, the higher quality of opposing teams in Italy and England, and the relative misfortune of de Boer’s firings (some believe he was fired too early), paint an unfair picture of de Boer’s potential in the substantially weaker MLS. United fans can be encouraged by de Boer’s experience as assistant manager to the Netherlands national team (assisting in their second-place finish in the 2010 World Cup). Also, in a promising interview with ESPN, de Boer emphasized his desire to keep fans entertained and to obtain international success by winning the coveted CONCACAF Champions League. Despite the managerial change, Atlanta has a largely unchanged roster for the 2019 season. Goal scoring

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On the men’s side, freshman Zach Lorson won both the 1,000-yard freestyle and 400-yard IM. Sophomore The Emory women’s swimming Kellen Stillman, senior Trey Kolleck and diving team saw mixed results and freshman Lucas Bumgarner won on Jan. 19, defeating the University of the 200-yard freestyle, 100-yard freeWest Florida but losing to Delta State style and one meter dive, respectively. University (Miss.) in a tri-meet. Delta Two of the men’s relay teams earned State also outswam Emory’s men’s second place, one of which Kolleck swimming and diving team in a dual anchored. “[Kolleck] is always amazing to meet in Pensacola, Fla. The women’s team recorded 15 top- watch when he anchors the relay,” three finishes in the meet, surpassing Lorson said. “That’s always one of the best parts of a meet.” the University of West Lorson said that Florida 189-105. Delta although the teams State defeated the “[Kolleck] is always lost to Delta State, the women’s team 172-125 amazing to watch meet presented good and the men’s team 160-140. The men’s when he ancors the opportunities for in-season swims as team nonetheless relay.” the team switches to secured 25 top-three more pace work this finishes. past week. Senior Fiona Muir — Zach Lorson (22C) “Since we have our logged two wins for the championship meets Eagles, placing first in soon, you’re trying to the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 24.59 and as part of the get into that mindset of being ready to 200-yard freestyle relay, which also get up and go fast which this meet also included senior Meg Taylor and sopho- helped a lot with,” Lorson said. The Eagles will gear up for their mores Lucy Daro and Christy Taylor. Freshman Clio Hancock secured senior day and another dual meet on another win for the women’s team in Jan. 26 against Centre College (Ky.) the 400-yard individual medley (IM) at Emory. with a time of 4:32.79 with senior teammate Julia Durmer close behind — Contact Alisha Compton at at second place with a time of 4:32.93. acompt2@emory.edu

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Erin Lindahl backs down a Carnegie Mellon player in the post in their matchup from Jan. 21. The Eagles bounced back from their Jan. 18 loss by defeating CMU, 56-51.

Split Start to Spring Semester By Daniel Huff Contributing Writer

The Emory women’s basketball team put up one win and one loss in their first two home appearances of 2019. The Eagles started the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend with a painful loss to the Case Western Reserve University (Ohio) Spartans on Jan. 18, but found their wings in time to take out the Carnegie Mellon University (Pa.) Tartans and earn their second UAA win of the season on Jan. 20. With the holiday behind them, the

team’s record sits at 11-5 (2-3 UAA) with roughly a third of their season remaining. Emory started its matchup against Case Western (UAA) on a weak note. After scoring the first points of the match and taking a 2-0 lead, the Eagles failed to find their footing for the rest of the game. Rebounds helped Case Western gain a sizeable 15-4 lead early, which grew to 24-8 nearing the end of the quarter. The Spartans’ momentum eventually tapered, allowing the Eagles to hold on and finish the quarter trailing 24-11. The Eagles entered the second

period ready to make the matchup competitive. The teams scored seven points combined in the first six minutes of the period. The last chunk of the quarter was evenly paced with layup matching layup and miss matching miss. Despite improved defensive play, Emory struggled to make up its deficit. Senior guard Azzairia JacksonSherrod sunk two late jump shots to give the Eagles momentum before halftime. The teams left the court with the Spartans ahead, 36-23. Emory kept its newfound edge going

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