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Professor to teach international and comparative law in Poland
Jamilah Lewis | @jamilahlewis
Southern Illinois University (SIU) Law Professor Cindy Buys is visiting Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland as a part of its oneyear International and Comparative Law Program for the next two months. Buys found out about the program through a Polish colleague she mentored through the American Society of International Law. “I knew that I was going on sabbatical this spring and I reached out to a number of my international contacts around the world,” Buys said. “She connected me to one of her colleagues, one of the professors at the university, and working with him, we applied for a grant to fund my travel and living expenses and stuff to go and teach at the university.” According to its website, Nicolaus Copernicus University, founded in 1945, was named after a well-known mathematician and astronomer. “It is taught all in English. Some of the students are Polish, but there are also students that come from other countries in Europe to take the program,” Buys said. “It’s taught by some of the Polish professors. It’s also taught by some professors from other countries in Europe, and then I’ll be the [only person visiting from America] this year.” Buys got her education in law earning her master’s and law degree from Syracuse University and later received her LLM advanced degree from Georgetown University, she said. “Right out of law school, I went to work for a large law firm in Washington D.C. and I was working with international trade and transportation issues,” Buys said. “I did that for about seven or eight years and then I went to the U.S. Department of Commerce and was working on international trade issues
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for the U.S. government for a couple of years and then I came here to teach.” This won’t be Buys’ first time teaching abroad. Becoming a Fullbright Scholar in 2008 gave her the chance to teach in a “unique program” in Lithuania, she said. “[It] was set up where [there were] 1/3 Lithuanian students, 1/3 students from Belarus, and 1/3 students from the United States,” Buys said. “So we have this really dynamic classroom discussion and interactions about [the] different governmental systems.” While teaching here, Buys said she also ran a study abroad program in 2008 to Ireland and Wales. “I took students over there several times and really got to know our colleagues, in Ireland especially. Then that led to me becoming a visiting
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professor at a law school in Bangor, Wales, in 2015,” Buys said. “I spent an entire semester there teaching human rights types of issues to the British and Welsh students.” Buys said she’s aware of the situation in Poland with war at its border, but because of her education in refugee law, plans to help any way she can. “It really has become such a huge part of Polish life right now, so I’m sure that it will affect my visit,” Buys said. “Observing firsthand, this refugee crisis will be fascinating and I’m sure that I will learn a lot about how the European Union, particularly in Poland specifically, is responding to this crisis and helping Ukrainians.” While in Poland, Buys said, she might get the opportunity to document stories of Ukrainian
refugees, since many of her colleagues there work on documenting war crimes that possibly were committed in Ukraine. “One of the things that we’re talking about is potentially interviewing some of the Ukrainians who have fled to try to document their stories,” Buys said. “As there are investigations, international criminal law investigations going forward, we may be able to help contribute to some of the evidence gatherings that are being done.” Buys said she learns something every chance she gets to go abroad. “When I was teaching in Wales in 2015, they actually did a better job of accommodating their students with disabilities. They had more requirements for professors to do things that were assisting their
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students,” Buys said. “It was really helpful for the students that I even changed my syllabus to add some additional policies.” While in Poland Buys said she hopes to still be able to explore and is hoping to visit Prague in the Czech Republic. “I don’t really know how the refugee crisis might affect my ability to do that. Right now, because the trains are crowded, even Airbnb has really stepped up to house refugees so there may be fewer [available],” Buys said. “There might be some opportunities to do some fun things and to learn more about the history and the culture.” Staff reporter Jamilah Lewis can be reached at jlewis@dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter @jamilahlewis.
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Teacher Residency Grant aims to benefit SIU teacher
Joel Kottman | @JoelKottman
Southern Illinois University’s (SIU) teacher education program has received a 2022 Teacher Residency Planning Grant from Illinois Board of Education (ISBE). Its goal is to combat the teaching shortage and get more Black teachers into classrooms. In the program, a teacher candidate embeds at a school for a full year, shadowing a veteran teacher while still taking classes. Christie McIntyre, director of teacher education, said the grant enables her department to provide an additional pathway to the professional educator license for Black students. “It is an honor to have your initial ideas for a program be recognized as a viable opportunity for future support,” McIntyre said. Januari Trader, the communications specialist for the ISBE, said the grant provides funding for institutions of higher education with approved teacher preparation programs and their local education agency partner. Trader said this helps to develop the partnership’s capacity to design, prepare for and implement innovative approaches to fieldwork in the form of a teacher residency. She said the grant is a critical tool to meet the
high demand for teachers across the state. “This third round of funding for the initiative prioritized programs that would serve rural areas or that would focus on preparing teachers in early childhood, bilingual education, or special education – the teaching areas experiencing the highest demand,” Trader said. McIntyre said the grant SIU and five other universities received from the ISBE was competitive. “A grant of this nature is seed money for larger grants. Once we prove our concept and program, we can apply for larger grants from the United States Department of Education. Additional funding can provide longterm, sustainable financial support for future residents,” McIntyre said. McIntyre said SIU will be recruiting students in April and May and the implementation phase will begin July 1. “We are addressing the teacher shortage in new and creative ways,” McIntyre said. McIntyre said SIU is partnering with Carbondale High School, Carbondale Elementary School, Murphysboro CUSD 186, Meridian CUSD, and Cairo School District. Staff reporter Joel Kottman can be reached at jkottman@ dailyegyptian.com and on Twitter: @JoelKottman
Sigma Kappa hosts Violet Gala
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On April 2, 2022, the Southern Illinois University (SIU) Sigma Kappa sorority chapter hosted its annual Violet Gala at Route 51 Brewery from 7-10:30 p.m. Caitlyn Bartsch, vice president of philanthropic services for Sigma Kappa, said she and her team have been preparing for the gala since Jan. 12. They organized a fun filled night with entertainment such as a dinner included in the ticket price, a DJ, Sigma Kappa philanthropy videos, a silent auction and raffle baskets. “The purpose of the gala is to raise money for the Alzheimer’s disease research fund in the Sigma Kappa Foundation and we have a goal of raising $15,000 through this. This is the first time that we’ve had the event since 2019 in person,” Bartsch said. The president of Sigma Kappa, Grace Gonzalez, said proceeds from the gala were raised to support the Alzheimer’s Research Fund. “My hope for the gala is that we continue to bring awareness to this disease and that we make Alzheimer’s a distant memory,” Gonzalez said. As of March 25, the sisters of Sigma Kappa raised almost $9,000 with donations still trickling in, Bartsch said. “The gala is a formal event, so typically we say dress as if you were attending a wedding,” Gonzalez said. There were three different sponsorship packages businesses and organizations could purchase. The Violet Sponsor was for $1,000 and included 15 event tickets with VIP seating, stage acknowledgement, prominent logo on print media, name and logo on event slideshow, and social media thank you according to a post on the official SIU Sigma Kappa Instagram account. “We actually got a Lavender sponsorship from Traxx for $500 and our bus company, I think it’s called Bus
to Chicago, the bus company that we usually use, they sponsored for $250, then we’ve gotten a lot of donations from local businesses in Carbondale such as Sergios who donated $200 of gift cards,” Bartsch said. The Lavender Sponsor was for $500 and includes 8 event tickets, name and logo on print media, name and logo on event slideshow, and a post on social media thanking the sponsors according to the post. The Maroon Sponsor was for $250 and included 4 event tickets, name and logo on event slideshow, and a social media thank you. Additional sponsors included Flagpole Express, Payne family CPA and someone within Sigma Kappa who lost a family member, Gonzalez said. Be on the lookout for a brand new upcoming event next year that has never been done before that Sigma Kappa will be introducing to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer, Gonzalez said. “Sigma Kappa greatly appreciates all of the support that we’ve had thus far,” Bartsch said. Staff reporter Carolyn Dickte can be reached at carolynd@ dailyegyptian.com.
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Sexual education then and now
Janiyah Gaston | @DEJaniyah
Sex education has been a hot topic since the 1900s. Some feel that sex education encourages kids to have sex at an early age, whereas others think sex education teaches children how to be responsible when having sex and know how their bodies work. In 1981, the Adolescent Family Life Act (AFLA) was passed at the behest of the Reagan administration. This program was designed to give federal money to public and private nonprofit organizations to teach abstinenceonly education, which focuses on teaching students to resist sexual urges until marriage. It does not focus on preventative measures like the use of birth control or condoms. The program received criticism that the federal government was funneling money to religious groups to teach abstinence. The secretary of health and human services Otis Bowen, at that time was in favor of the act. In 1987, Chan Kendrick, a concerned citizen, filed a lawsuit against the act citing that it violated the separation of church and state. The district court judge presiding over the case, Charles Richey, found AFLA violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, which prevents Congress from establishing an official religion. Bowen appealed the case to the Supreme Court. During the litigation, Kendrick argued the act was unconstitutional because the religious organizations in question used the federal taxes to teach abstinence-only education. The court ruled in favor of Bowen stating that the act was not unconstitutional. After the ruling, the Supreme Court took a deeper look to see if organizations were using funding for educating kids on abstinence. The case was then sent back to the district court to find whether or not the organizations had been misusing funds. AFLA and the Department of Health and Human Services reached a settlement in 1993 that placed restrictions on receiving the grants. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), in 1995 chlamydia statistics in the U.S. were 477,638. Also rates were higher in western and midwestern states. According to the (CDC), the national average for chlamydia cases reported in 2019 was almost 2 million. The rates for chlamydia from ages 15 to 24 makes up 61% of the national average. In the U.S. right now, only 29 states have made sex education mandatory. The state of Illinois passed the Illinois Keeping Youth Safe and Health Act in 2021. This made sex education classes mandatory for grades kindergarten to 12th grade. K-5 educators are required to teach about consent and hygiene. 6-12th grade students are required to learn about contraception, STDs, STIs, and Gender identity. Jimmy Depew, a member of Victory Church, said while he is not against children being told about the different changes their bodies go through, he feels they should not be taught what sex is.
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“Well, now you’ve just introduced that to that child who didn’t know anything about it beforehand. So, whereas it may have taken that child years longer to come into that knowledge. Now he’s being exposed to it at an earlier age,” Depew said. According to Depew, when children are taught about sex at a young age and they will start to become curious about it. Depew said, while sex education teaches how to prevent certain things, like pregnancy and sexual infection, the only fool-proof way to prevent these things is abstinence. “Science has proven that abstinence is the only 100% effective way to prevent STDs. So while we’re teaching
Health Coordinator in Counseling and Psychological Services said the main goal of the health and wellness center is to provide students with the resources they need to live healthy lives. “Our goal is to provide quality, evidenced-based interdisciplinary services to promote positive health changes and prevent negative outcomes,” Ridgeway said. “We collaborate with campus and community partners to create a healthy and inclusive campus culture.” The center partners with a variety of campus and community groups. Ridgeway said everyone should be able to have access to services that will help them stay safe when it comes to sex. “Sexual health is an important
said the sex education talk she received in Missouri as a teen did not prepare her enough. “The sexuality education I received in southern Missouri was fear-based, religiously motivated and inaccurate. This experience was very harmful to my own healthy sexual development,” Dismer said. “Fear-based abstinenceonly sexuality education made me feel so shameful I did not feel I could tell anyone when I was sexually assaulted as a young teen.” Dismar said, if parents are more willing to answer questions their children may have about sex and not only focus on abstinence only, those children will be more knowledgeable about the different aspects of sex.
“The more we take seriously the responsibility we have to provide medically-accurate, inclusive, culturally competent, comprehensive sex ed at an early age, the better our society will be.” - Sandy Pensoneau-Conway Interim Director of Women and Gender Studies at SIU
kids in our school that this is the way to have safe sex, what we’re teaching them is here’s how to have sex,” Depew said. Stephen Wagner, a friend of a member of Victory Church, said the focus should be on instead of teaching children about sex prevention measures, teach parents. “I wonder if the solution wouldn’t be so much to teach the children, but to provide ways for the parents to better equip their children with that kind of information,” Wagner said. Wagner said if parents had information on how to prevent pregnancy, birth control, and sexual diseases they could better educate their children about sex. Rachelle Ridgeway, the Mental
component of [the] services offered within Student Health Services. We believe that individuals should have the right to information and resources to help make informed decisions, without shame or judgment,” Ridgeway said. Ridgeway said the sexual health services offered are free and confidential. The Southern Illinois University (SIU) Wellness Center is not the only place to provide resources for people to stay sexual healthy. Hope Clinic offers a variety of options, including abortion services, pregnancy testing and other form of medical services for women. Hannah Dismer, a licensed clinical social worker and the education and research coordinator for Hope Clinc,
Because of the negative stigma surrounding sex education and not wanting to talk about it, misinformation about sex can spread easily, Dimser said. “Pornography is not sexual health education, it is dramatized entertainment. Learning about sexuality through pornography is not only unrealistic, it sets up unhealthy expectations about sexuality and relationships,” Dismer said. Sandy Pensoneau-Conway, the interim director of women and gender studies at SIU, said sex education does not only focus on how to have sex. “Sex education doesn’t necessarily need to be about a penetrative sex act, though it certainly can and should
include that,” Pensoneau-Conway said. “It also includes issues such as consent, body autonomy, normalizing correct language for body parts, helping people to make sense of and understand themselves and others, healthy relationship building, and so on.” According to Pensoneau-Conway, if sexual education is taught in a way that explains the body, the different changes it goes through and how to be safe, young people will not feel as ashamed to ask questions or go to people for help if they are confused. Pensoneau-Conway said while working at Rainbow Cafe she has heard a lot about how the lack of inclusive sex education is not only detrimental to the heterosexual community, but to the LGBTQ+ community as well. “We hear all sorts of horror stories about what is and is not taught in area schools. This is alarming because both the lack of information as a whole, and a lack of medically-accurate and culturally competent information, leads to increases in intimate partner violence, STIs, teen pregnancy rates, and harmful behavior in general,” Pensoneau-Conway said. With new laws being passed such as the Don’t say Gay Bill preventing discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in elementary schools, getting sex education to be taught in schools is still going to be a challenge. “The more we take seriously the responsibility we have to provide medically-accurate, inclusive, culturally competent, comprehensive sex ed at an early age, the better our society will be,” Pensoneau-Conway said. Assistant to the Editor Janiyah Gaston can be reached at jgaston@dailyegyptian. com or on Twitter @DEJaniyah.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
The 2022 Oscars were the last nail in the coffin
Aside from the giant unhinged elephant in the room, the 2022 Academy Awards were a hot mess for more than a few reasons. For a ceremony whose tagline was “Movie Lovers Unite,” a phrase repeated ad nauseam, the Academy seemed to be consistently making regressive decisions. One of the first red flags going into the ceremony was their announcement that a large chunk of the early awards would not be televised. The cut categories were documentary short, film editing, makeup/hairstyling, original score, production design, animated short, live action short and sound. These awards were instead handed out while the stars were walking the red carpet, which was airing before the show and was an hour and a half long. The recordings of these awards being handed out were then shown throughout the ceremony and typically took up only a few minutes and were awkwardly edited in. This decision was made in order to shorten the ceremony, which ended up being three and a half hours long anyway. The fact that they still aired the completely pointless, cringe-inducing, egostroking red-carpet ceremony, rather than giving that time to honor the actual filmmakers is completely indicative of the core problems with the Academy. Over the years the show has become a platform to showcase high profile celebrities rather than award films/filmmakers, making the Oscars closer to Entertainment Weekly than a prestigious film ceremony. This is further exemplified by the Academy’s tendencies to nominate films that are more popular and have more star power behind them as compared to lesser-known independent films, which often are regarded as superior to the yearly nominees by most. But the Academy’s questionable decisions don’t stop there. This year introduced the two new fandecided categories, the “Oscars Cheer Moment” and “Oscars Fan Favorite” awards. These categories were decided by Twitter polls in which anyone could vote. These additions were added to garner more interest and “build an engaged and excited digital audience.” The result was tragically hilarious to say the least, with “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” winning the best Cheer moment along with “The Flash Enters the Speed Force.” Unsurprisingly the internet was quick to poke fun at this with speed force jokes littering Twitter following the win. The worst was yet to come however, as the “Fan Favorite” category proved even more
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“All attention was completely shifted away from the films themselves, completely rendering this year’s Academy Awards a complete and utter joke.” - Zaden Dennis Staff Reporter
problematic. One of the nominated movies was “Minamata” starring Johnny Depp, who has been all but blacklisted in Hollywood following domestic abuse allegations. “Minamata” is largely unknown and underwhelmed critics but made it into the nominations due to large fan campaigns to get the film included, likely a majority of which had not even seen the film but was simply an attempt to defend Depp in the ongoing controversy. The same goes for the 2021 “Cinderella” led by actress and singer Camila Cabello. The film was panned by critics and fans
alike but made it into the category because of another campaign from her music fans. But the winner of the category was yet another film from director Zack Snyder, “Army of the Dead,” which similarly underwhelmed critics. The film seemed so middling in its reception in general, that it’s genuinely perplexing as to why it was voted for by so many. With all this time devoted to so much nonsense, it was even more frustrating when the smaller categories (that were allowed to be aired) were also rushed. All the speeches from the less famous
filmmakers were regularly cut off by the music, most egregiously Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s acceptance speech for “Drive My Car,” where he actively had to refuse the music cue and continue his speech. All these corners were cut from what most would consider the real purpose of the show, to then be filled up by trivial nonsense. This is not to say that they have not made a few strides in the right direction in the past few years, although it may be regarded as one step forward, two steps back. Following “Parasite’s” sweep at the 2020 Oscars, the nominations have been much more inclusive.
This year four international films broke out of the Best International Feature category, “Drive My Car,” “Flee,” “The Worst Person in the World” and “Parallel Mothers.” Although none of them won anything outside the international category, it’s better than nothing. This year overall, had a solid slate of nominees, although few of these subversive nominees won anything. With films like “CODA”, “Belfast” and “King Richard” winning over the more deserving nominees, and while films like “The Power of the Dog”, “Drive My Car,” “Licorice Pizza” and “West Side Story” got plenty of deserved attention, this doesn’t even account for the myriad of excellent films released in 2021 that received no nominations at all. Some of my personal favorites from 2021, including “Red Rocket,” “The French Dispatch” and “The Green Knight” received no attention from the Academy whatsoever. With all of that said, this hasn’t even touched on the night’s most embarrassing and shocking moment. By now you’ve likely read more takes than you probably ever wanted on actor Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock on live television but it represents much more than a “was he right or wrong” debate. It is exactly what’s wrong with the Oscars and super stardom at large. The sheer level of narcissism and disrespect for the industry and films themselves is much more alarming. While this is the direct result of an ego gone unchecked, this also detracts from all the work from everyone else involved with “King Richard” and the ceremony itself. Smith went as far as to use the content of the film (and by extension the real lives of the William’s family) as an emotionally manipulative tactic to justify his actions during his acceptance speech. Whether you buy into his self-pitying apology or not, the result remains. All attention was completely shifted away from the films themselves, completely rendering this year’s Academy Awards a complete and utter joke. While this altercation was seemingly completely out of the Academy’s hands, when coupled with all the issues already present, it’s hard to continue to lend them any credibility going forward. The awards given out still gave some deserved recognition, most notably “Dune’s” technical achievements and director Jane Campion’s excellent work on “The Power of the Dog.” But with all the aforementioned missteps, it’s hard to look back on the 2022 Oscars with any positive feelings. Staff reporter Zaden Dennis can be reached at zdennis@dailyegyptian. com and you can find his other reviews at letterboxd.com/Zadenator.
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Nails: A weapon if used correctly
Aaron Elliott | @aaron.elliott_
Beginning around four years ago, I started to get my nails done extremely long. I don’t mean just over the fingertip, I mean a whole extension of my phalanges with the longest I ever had them being two inches. My fingers are a bit stubby but oddly bony and of course I would have old lady fingers to match my older chic physique. To keep it youthful, I had them adorned with little crystals and small details of whatever story or message I was feeling. Expression was key, so my focuses and inspirations were what my nails displayed. I paid more money getting my nails done on a regular basis than I did on gas at the time. I’m not complaining about nail prices, that is hard work and you should pay your artist well, but my pocketbook just can’t keep up with the trends. Not only are they monetarily exhausting, they take up so much time. I would spend four hours in that nail parlor chair, wasting away as the sounds of filing and the fumes of acetone lingered. I swear, my head used to pound like crazy after waddling away from a nail appointment. You get a stiff hand and back, you start to feel a cramp and all because you want literal paintings on your index finger. Art is gruesome, especially when your hand is the canvas. Why do we paint our nails? You could say it is just prettier than having to look at that dull fleshy pink color they are naturally, but it is something that most girls feel necessary in their
everyday beauty regimen. I grew up with both women who keep their fingernails kept and women who spend most days in the garden. Wearing no nails could possibly be perceived as unkept or not doing well. I know plenty of women who wouldn’t be caught dead with their “signature” french tip that every other mother is also swearing allegiance to, but I also know women who get incredible works of art sprawled across all ten fingers. I remember this brief moment in the early 2000s when my sisters were obsessed with that cracked nail look. Oh gosh, spare me. It was so funny, I wanted to paint my nails like that so bad. Little gay boy dreams. Things have changed so much, and fashions have changed just as they always do. Over the past five years we have seen an influx of interest in the beauty of expression through nail art. These long and lavish daggers covered in swarovski crystals and chains with all sorts of mesmerizing bling must be credited to who made it mainstream. Female and queer Black artists of all genres have brought nails to a different level. Nails have become no longer just an accessory to go with every outfit, but also a sign of prestige and a cultural weapon. Although most don’t think about it strategically, nails have become a status symbol in recent times. If you are a person who likes to pamper themselves with a manicure, tell me something: What is one of the first things you think about when you get a paycheck? Oh yes, a visit to the nail salon.
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Getting your nails done is expensive, and to do it the way that beauty standards are set, you are going to be breaking the bank on a fresh set of claws. Details mean everything now, and that calls for really big talent. Craftsmanship and labor are poured onto the fronts of acrylics now, making transportable art. Brava, that is just sensational. Not only are nails art that you take everywhere with you to essentially flaunt a status of prosperity and hard earned money, but they are also durable art and a tool. You can giggle at me calling them tools all you want, but as a person who inherited a terrible online shopping addiction from my mother, I deal with a lot of cardboard boxes that are sealed with tape. I slice them open with my thumb nail and tear into it to see what goodies await me. Nails are instruments if used correctly. Dolly Parton came up with the opening of “Nine to Five” strumming her long, angelic nails together, making a classic song that can be heard around the world. She also uses them in an episode of “Hannah Montana” to unlock a door and I think that camp is a wonderful conversation starter while you’re standing aimlessly at a party. Fingernails of a prominent nature usually aid in conversation to get the point of the speaker across faster and more dramaticized. They give emphasis where it lacks and add a bit of flair. When talking with a great deal of excitement, you have to be careful. Nails are a dangerous, literal weapon also to be wielding: sharp and fragile. It’s so weird how some that I could easily crack and split could also take out an eyeball. I wish I knew how many faces I have left claw marks on just by talking with obnoxious arms. I once was asked to hold a baby while wearing
a set of nails I could barely write with. That poor child, I held it out as if I was fearful of it, holding a firm grip, but loose enough to keep my nails from digging in. I gave up quickly. I give it up to the incredible strong mothers who keep their nails looking right and their babies in check. People use nails as a motive for communication. Have you ever heard the dissatisfaction of a woman? Please don’t take this as bad in any way, but it sounds like nails slowly tapping a table top or desk. Intimidating, yet so girl boss in a good way. I had a teacher who used to tap her fancy acrylics on her desk when we were being bad. Nothing is more startling than a mother with long nails telling you to be quiet with a single large clack of their nails. It instantly freezes you calling your attention to her. A nail sound can be powerful when conversing passionately. A good set of nails brings attention without any sound at all. Completely “Euphoria,” glitzy, Honey Boo-Boo craziness is what catches the eye. Sparkling light dancing off of your rhinestones, bringing the human eye right where you want it, at your hands to show off your latest thoughts on display. There are no limits anymore. Nails can be anything you want, all you have to do is have the time and the money to achieve it. Most of all, nails exude confidence. They give a powerful energy that is shown through your fingers and the art you put upon them. Where do your fingers tap the line? Staff Writer Aaron Elliott can be reached at aelliott@dailyegyptian.com and on instagram at aaron.elliott_
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bringing back your favorite tracks
Janiyah Gaston | @DEJaniyah
Mario Kart has brought my family game nights together for as long as I can remember. The excitement of trying to get first place, avoiding shells and trying not to fall off of Rainbow Road makes it more fun. Nintendo released its new downloadable content (DLC) for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch on March 18. The new DLC includes 48 different tracks from the Mario Kart series. Tracks from the Nintendo DS, Wii, mobile app and other systems which supported the game will be included in the DLC. Nintendo will be releasing 8 tracks at a time till the end of 2023. Nintendo intends to keep us waiting in anticipation for the next release of tracks. I, being an impatient person when it comes to video games, certainly cannot wait. So far, Nintendo has released two cups, Golden Dash and the Lucky Cat Cup, each having four tracks each. Doing as any college student would do, I put off my homework for an hour to play all eight tracks. The first cup I played was Golden Dash and the first track in the cup was Paris Promenade. The entire track is modeled after Paris. The detail when it comes to capturing the essence of Paris is amazing, from the design of the buildings to the detail on the Eiffel Tower. One thing that threw me off was how, on the last lap, the track switched direction entirely. This track was first released on the Mario Kart Tour app and, while I did enjoy playing it on my phone, being able to play it on the Switch allowed me to have more control of what I was doing. The next track was Toad Circuit. Personally, I didn’t feel this track was that exciting. I understand the desire for a regular racetrack, but for me it was missing the excitement of avoiding obstacles. I am partial to the tracks that have more going on over the course. For instance, Thwomp Ruins. Thwomps are large rock-like monsters with faces that can fall on players at any moment. Thwomp Ruins does not just focus on you staying on the road, but also trying not to get crushed by thwomps and keeping your cart on the wall if you decide to drive that way. I have a love-hate relationship with the Choco Mountain track. It starts off with you turning down the mountain. As someone who is more partial to karts it did not help that the first thing on this track is a long narrow turn. I also cannot drift to save my life, so I fell off halfway. The falling boulders were also a challenge for me because I had to be careful of how fast or slow I was going. The final track of this cup was Coconut Mall, which was and still is my personal favorite. That’s because you get to drive through a mall and it is a good mix of a simple track and obstacles. The Lucky Cat Cup included two tracks from the mobile app, Tokyo Blur and Ninja Hideaway, as well as Shroom Ridge from the DS and Sky Garden from the Gameboy. Tokyo Blur, like Paris Promenade, changes direction of the track. However, instead of just changing for one lap, it changes for all three and a few more obstacles are added. This aspect of this track I found exciting because you were kept on your toes from beginning to end. The first lap is fairly simple with no obstacles, but on the second lap you have to
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avoid Thwomps falling on you and for the third lap Thwomps are still an issue and you are taken to a different part of the track where even more Thwomps serve as obstacles. Shroom Ridge, the next track, reaffirmed my inability to drift or turn. This track is mostly turns, which gives players who choose bikes a better advantage to turn faster. The set up for Shroom Ridge is like a highway, so you should be aware of hitting cars because they can knock you out and slow you down. All in all, this track was fun to play and exciting and really challenged me. Sky Garden was another challenging track where it is helpful to have a bike so you can make quick turns. The track is set up to evoke the story of Jack and the Beanstalk as you are playing high up in the sky and it is easy to fall off. Personally I found this track to be really fun, especially when playing with other people, because it increases the competition aspect of the game due to how easily someone can knock you off. The final track of the cup was Ninja Hideaway. I am just going to say that this track kicked my butt. There were a lot of different elements to this track. For this example, you are racing through a ninja dojo, but instead of mostly driving on the floor, you drive through the ceiling and on the roof. It also had a lot more traps, which really threw me off. One example includes when you get out of the ceiling and you land on the dojo floor and the player has to avoid a spike trap that comes down from the ceiling. While this track did put me through the wringer, it was still fun. All the remastered tracks have their own special thing that goes along with them and makes them fun in their own ways. I can certainly say I cannot wait for the rest of the tracks to come out. Assistant to the Editor Janiyah Gaston can be reached at jgaston@dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter @DEJaniyah.
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Lube Listicle (and other things of the sort) Dominique Martinez-Powell dmartinez-powell@dailyegyptian
Sex is something we often see in movies, T.V. shows and adult websites. For many, this is their first introduction to the act of sex and one of the points of reference they use when they become sexually active. What these forms of media don’t show you is the messy technicalities of sex. Sexual education doesn’t cover a lot of the questions we have when we begin to explore ourselves in the sexual space, and for a long time women were shamed and shunned for discussing and expressing their sexuality. Mind you, I am not a professional so please, please, please talk to a professional if you have further questions, and take what I say here with a grain of salt. Information about sex is constantly changing. Many of these points are meant for women and people with vaginas, but they apply to more than these groups of people. If you’ve ever had a question about something sex-related, take a look. Maybe some of your questions will be answered here. Condoms are useful outside of penetrative intercourse with a partner! You can also make a dental dam for oral sex using a condom. Actual dental dams would always be preferable, but sometimes they may be unavailable or inconvenient. Just snip the tip and the bottom of the condom. Next, carefully cut down the sides of the condom. Then, open it up, and you have a quick dental dam to engage in some safe(er) oral sex. They can also be helpful when engaging in self-play. When using “bodysafe” non-porous adult toys condoms aren’t necessary, but they can make cleaning your toys after the fact quick and easy.
Take note of what is in your lubricant! It’s important to know what kind of lubricant you have and what is in it. For example, using an oil-based lube can break latex condoms and using silicone toys with certain types of silicone lube may cause your toy to break down over time. Cleaning silicone off of silicone can be a pain too. There is also much debate about what ingredients in lube are bad for your body. It is good to do your research and take it with a grain of salt. For example, it has been said any lubes with glucose or glycerin may cause yeast infections. Many of the leading lube brands have these ingredients, so make sure you take a peek at the list of ingredients in a product before you buy. Yeast infections aren’t guaranteed when using lube with glycerin or glucose, but if you are prone to them, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Try to buy sex toys from reputable retailers and manufactures that *ideally* can tell you what the product is made out of! Sex toy manufacturers may mislabel their products sometimes and you should know what is going in, on and around your body. Many toys are made with chemicals that are not safe for the human body. The FDA does not regulate sex toys so be watchful of chemicals and porous materials! Do some research before you go shopping! Do NOT internally clean your vagina! For decades there have been products marketed to women to help with vaginal cleanliness. Here’s the kicker, vaginas are self-cleaning. Douching is not necessary and can throw off your PH balance, effectively making whatever “issue” you were trying to address worse. Vaginas aren’t meant to taste
or smell like roses and vanilla. To properly clean, use warm water and unscented soap around the vulva and let your vagina do what it was made for. As a bonus fact, the vagina and vulva are different body parts. The term vagina is often used when talking about the vulva. As a rule of thumb, do not used flavored lubricant for penetrative sex (unless stated otherwise on the product and even then make sure to check the ingredients list)! Most flavored lubricants have some sort of sugar compound in them and should not be introduced into the vaginal environment. Flavored lubricant is mostly intended for use on the vulva. Many may not know, but there are different lubes for different purposes! For example, silicone lube is best for extended sessions, sexual activities involving water and anal as it doesn’t dry out as quickly and is thicker/slicker than most waterbased lubes. Needing extra lube is fine and normal during sex, so there is no need to feel ashamed about it! Lubricant is necessary to prevent friction tears and subsequent infections. It also makes the act of sex more enjoyable. In addition, don’t use petroleum jelly as it can lead to infections. If you can’t ingest it orally, it probably isn’t great for your genitals. Know yourself so your partner can know you! Exploring yourself and your body is a good way to know what it does for you. There are many different ways and variations that people with vaginas can orgasm and it is different for everyone. You should know yourself before anyone else does. Take some
time to get to know yourself intimately and eventually you can share what you’ve learned with your partner so they can better understand you and your body! For example, don’t rely on the G-spot. It’s a myth. There is no universal button in your vagina for orgasms. It works for some and not for others. Clean your sex toys and do not share! The hygiene of your toys is important and can help them last for longer than if you weren’t taking care of them. Cleaning your toys helps prevent bad bacteria that might be on them from being introduced into your vagina. If you have a toy that you used with your previous partner, get a new toy to use with your current partner. Even if you keep it relatively clean you still shouldn’t cross-contaminate, especially if you don’t use condoms with your toys. Vaginal discharge is normal and indicative of a healthy vaginal environment! Also, discharge is acidic so having bleached underwear is completely normal, so don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. If you feel your smell or discharge is different from normal, talk to your doctor. It could be an infection, which is also normal. The vagina is a very sensitive organ and any introduction of outside bacteria can trigger an infection. And finally, pee after sex (and before if you can manage)!!!! Peeing after sex helps to remove bacteria from the ureathra before it gets to the bladder and helps prevent UTI’s. Staff Photographer Dominique MartinezPowell can be reached at dmartinez-powell@ dailyegyptian.com.
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Football team begins 2022 season preparation with spring practices
Joseph Bernard | joseph.l.bernard@siu.edu
As the spring season begins in 2022, so too will some of Southern Illinois University’s (SIU) fall sports teams begin their process of getting ready for the upcoming season. Most recently, the SIU football team has begun holding spring practices throughout the week for some early insight on how the team looks at this early point. Thursday, March 17 kicked off Saluki football’s spring practice sessions. This started the schedule of roughly 3-4 practices a week with a spring scrimmage finishing things off April 16. Practices have generally been held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with one practice being held on a Sunday. This will make for a total of 15 practices. As of their first practice on March 17, it was 103 days since their playoff loss against North Dakota State and 170 days until their first game this upcoming season against Incarnate Word so there’s still plenty of time to be ready for the upcoming season. Head Coach Nick Hill said he wanted to be sure they made great use of the time. “It’s just a great time here in the spring as an opportunity. We want to take advantage of these opportunities. With new players, it’s back to basics in the spring with some day one installs and you build. It’s about coming out here and becoming better individually as a team and putting some schemes in,” Hill said. Freshman wide receiver TJ Atkins is one of the new guys added to the team this year. Although Atkins signed with SIU in the fall of 2020, he
spent the entirety of the 2021 season as a redshirt freshman, meaning he never was able to get on the field. Atkins said he’s eager to continue to use this spring as an opportunity to keep getting better. “Everybody is trying to get better. Everybody is trying to take that next step, so when the season comes around we’re all locked in and we’re rolling,” Atkins said. Atkins said even though he’s one of the newbies on the SIU football team, he’s been treated just like everyone else. “It’s not necessarily any different for me. When I got here I felt like I was brought into open arms. Everybody I look at is family here. It’s not any different,” Atkins said. “We’re together and work hard everyday. We get out here and put on film for coaches to go over in the film.” With the uncertainty of event planning and scheduling the past two years due to the ongoing pandemic, spring has been a bit different lately for the Salukis. The shutdown of all sports happened during the 2020 spring and a new spring season was happening in 2021. Coach Hill said he’s grateful for the spring opportunity to better the team. “We really haven’t had a true offseason since 2019, so it’s nice now. Spring is huge for the development of your program. We spend 8 weeks in the weight room training and then into the spring practices like we are right now, so finally getting this spring now after not having it the last two years is big for our program,” Hill said. The playoff loss to North Dakota State last season marked the end of many of SIU’s most
talented player’s careers. Players like Qua Brown, Zeveyon Furcron, Anthony Knighton and James Cesar all will not return next season for SIU, meaning some other players might have to step up for the team. Fifth-year senior defensive tackle Keenan Agnew will look to try to fill some veteran roles on the defensive side of the team now that many of last season’s seniors are gone. “[We’ve] got a great mentality right now. We definitely want to get better. We know that we have to get better. We lost a lot of really good players last season that were fifth and sixth-year seniors. A lot of guys here need some more of that experience. I feel like we’re driven and we’re enjoying it right now for sure,” Agnew said. Agnew said he finds himself and a couple of others like him function as some of the leaders amongst the locker room. “I find myself as a leader. People like Jacob Garrett, Beau Branyan, they’re all leaders. Makel Calhoun is one of the leaders on defense and he does a great job as well to lead them. There’s a lot of guys leading pretty well right now, but those are a few that come to mind,” Agnew said. Regardless of how far away the season might be, the team is still giving it their all right now in the preparation process. Hill said he’s pushing every player to give it all they got. “We’re pushing them everyday to be at their best. Whether they’re out here for 20 minutes or out here for two hours, it’s maximum effort and attention to detail at all times. We’re attacking the day to get better,” Hill said.
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Agnew said the team knows all about the work in front of them. “We’re always out there trying to push ourselves. I don’t care who you are, you could be the best player in the world, you still have room for improvement and you can still get better. We know we can’t be satisfied and we know we have to keep working and improving on everything we need to do,” Agnew said. Considering how practices are just starting up and the players are pushing themselves every day, soreness and muscle fatigue is going to be a part of the process as well. For Agnew, as one of the veterans now in the locker room, he said he knows what he needs to do to kick the soreness away. “The body is definitely feeling sore. I am a senior now so it’s definitely going to feel sore a little bit, but it’s a part of it. It’s more of a mental thing. You’re going to be sore, you can’t let it get to you though,” Agnew said. Atkins said it’s up to him to make the time to keep his body in check. “Of course I’m sore, but I’ll go to the trainer just to get extra work and mobility and stuff like that. It’s all on me to get my body right for practice,” Atkins said. The Salukis will continue their spring sessions six days a week until their scrimmage game in April with film study, weight training, or actual practice. Sports reporter Joseph Bernard can be reached at joseph.l.bernard@siu.edu or on twitter @ Jojobernard2001.
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An SIU baseball player swings at a pitch April 3, 2022 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Mallory Aukland | @mauklandphoto
Salukis lose two, win one at Itchy Jones Stadium Cole Daily | @cdaily_de
Southern Illinois baseball played Northwestern (twice) and Butler (once) on the weekend from March 25-27. The first and last game was played against the Wildcats, while the middle was played against the Bulldogs. The Salukis didn’t have much luck against Northwestern this weekend. SIU started off on Friday with a tough 10-4 loss. Northwestern started the game strong, scoring three runs in the first inning alone. Then, they went on to score one in the third, and two in the fourth. They even laid on one more point in the top of the fifth before SIU eventually score two runs, in the bottom of the fifth, to make the score 7-2. While the Salukis managed to outscore the Wildcats in the sixth, 1-0, Northwestern put on two more in the top of the eighth. Northwestern held a commanding 9-3 lead. Both teams scored one more point in their respective innings, closing the game out at 104, Wildcats with the win. The second day was better luck for the Dawgs. They decided to take out their frustration on the Butler Bulldogs, beating them down 16-4. Butler scored first at the top of the second with just one run, but then, SIU put up five runs in the bottom of the second to hold an aggressive lead. The Bulldogs scored one more yet again, only to be outmatched by the Salukis with three in the third inning. SIU led 8-2 just heading into the fourth inning. Neither team scored in the fifth, but then Southern Illinois exploded for six more in the sixth inning. Now, Southern Illinois held
a 14-2 lead. Each team scored once in the eighth, and Butler finished the game off with only one in the ninth, ending the game early 16-4. With more momentum, the Salukis hoped they could knock off Northwestern to close the weekend. Unfortunately, their efforts were futile, resulting in another loss. It wasn’t all bad for the Salukis, despite Northwestern putting two on the board early at the top of the second inning. Southern Illinois rallied to take a 4-2 lead at the end of the third. Neither team scored again until the seventh inning. The Salukis unraveled, allowing four runs to the Wildcats at the top of the seventh. SIU only managed one point to counter. Northwestern held a 6-5 lead. It became much worse in the eighth for the Salukis. Northwestern scored a whopping eight runs to push their lead to nearly double digits. SIU would need a miracle to come back from the deficit, but could only manage one more run. Northwestern scored again while keeping SIU scoreless at the bottom of the ninth. The Wildcats had won, 15-6. Senior outfielder J.T. Weber still managed to have a great weekend, totally three home runs. Junior outfielder Cody Cleveland and senior infielder Grey Epps also had a standout weekend as well. The Salukis play their next game this Tuesday, March 29, against UT Martin. The Skyhawks won the first contest this season, so SIU hopes to get their revenge at home. Sports Reporter Cole Daily can be reached at cdaily@dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter at cdaily_de
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MVC prepares to send off elite prospects for NFL Draft
Cole Daily | @cdaily_de
The National Football League will be hosting its 2022 NFL Draft on April 28-30. Hundreds of college athletes who have worked their entire lives to achieve this one goal will finally have the chance to make it a reality. In the Missouri Valley, multiple prospects will have the opportunity to prove themselves at the next level. Head and shoulders above everyone else is offensive lineman Trevor Penning from Northern Iowa. Penning stands at a whopping 6 feet 7 inches, 325 pounds. He already possesses an NFL-ready body and scouts said is surprisingly light on his feet as he goes through his routine. A lot of teams seeded in the middle of the first round are hoping to get their hands on Penning. “The tenacity of his play has separated him a lot[...] They like that edge that he plays with, because that’s hard to find in players,” said UNI head coach Mark Farley. Another prospect scouts will have to keep their eye on will be North Dakota State wide receiver Christain Watson. Right now, Watson projects as a second-round pick in most NFL mock drafts. Scouts love his verticality and his potential to strike big plays for elite offenses. Bigtime playmakers are becoming increasingly important as the NFL has shifted more towards spread offenses. Watson would be the second straight NDSU player to go in the top two rounds, following former quarterback Trey Lance who was picked third overall in last year’s draft. “He works hard every day in practice. He takes pride in individual drills, team drills,” said NDSU wide receiver coach Noah Fauley, “Everything matters to him, which is fun to coach and fun to be around a guy like that.” Southern Illinois features some NFL draft prospects as well, but they have been projected near the later rounds. Players like wide receiver Landon Lenoir and safety Qua Brown hope they can get a chance at the professional level. Brown said playing in the NFL would be more than just a dream come true. It would validate all the years he poured his blood, sweat and tears into the sport. “If I have to step up and be a leader, I can help push guys to help them be better. Whatever role I need to fill, I know I can go out there and put my best foot forward,” Brown said. Lenoir said he is more than thankful to Head Coach Nick Hill and the entire SIU football program for helping him reach this point in his career. Having the opportunity to play for the Salukis was one of the best decisions he ever made. Playing for the Salukis gave him the chance to compete against the best of the best every day in practice. “We’ve got three guys in the NFL on defense, so these are guys I’ve been competing with my entire career. So I’m used to the competition,” Lenoir said. It won’t be easy for Lenoir and Brown, as only a few mock drafts have them projected
into later rounds, like the sixth and seventh. It’s more than likely an NFL team would need to take a chance on them in order to become officially drafted. Nevertheless, both players said they would give the NFL everything they have in order to have success in the pros. “I’ve had my back against the wall my entire career, and I’ve still been able to succeed through that. Even if I don’t end up getting drafted, it won’t be anything new for me,” said Brown. “It’ll just be another stepping stone for me along my path, and I’ll have to overcome it.” Back in 2020, SIU safety Jeremy Chinn was drafted in the second round of the NFL draft. Chinn finished second in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting in his first season and has gone on to become a highly-touted free safety. Brown said seeing someone he played with and learned from have success in the league gives him hope the NFL is in his future. “Starting next to Chinn for multiple years, being in the same recruiting class, we both grew our game together. That definitely gives me high aspirations,” Brown said. On March 11, SIU hosted their Pro Day, an event in which NFL scouts come and watch players who weren’t invited to the NFL combine. Multiple players on SIU performed well, including Ze’Veyon Furcron. He accomplished 34 reps on the bench press, more than anyone at the combine. Lenoir said he thought his Pro Day (Lenoir did his Pro Day at Northwestern) went very well for him. He was glad he put on a show for the NFL scouts in attendance. “It felt good having the opportunity to show my talents to the, roughly, 27 teams that were there,” Lenoir said. The Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons reached out to him personally, according to Lenoir. In many ways, sports mimic the lives in which we live. And in life, nothing is guaranteed. Both players understand playing in the NFL is not something that will be handed to them. Luckily for Brown and Lenoir, it seems other professional leagues like the XFL are making a comeback. Not only the XFL, but a new spring football league (titled the ‘United States Football League’) has just emerged for players to showcase their talent outside of the NFL. This has already proven to work, as four previous XFL players got the chance to sign on with NFL teams after the rocky start to their careers. “The NFL is the ultimate goal. But sometimes things don’t go as planned,” Brown said. “So if I was in that position, I would go to whatever league gives me the best shot at making an NFL roster.” Lenoir said, “I don’t want to think about that chance until it’s necessary. I’d be open to it, but right now I’m working hard to be in the NFL.” Sports Reporter Cole Daily can be reached at cdaily@dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter at @ cdaily_de
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Spend $1 in Link, earn $1 in Link Match to buy local fruits and vegetables. To learn more scan code with phone or visit www.neighborhood.coop/link-match-program
Neighborhood Co-op Grocery Murdale Shopping Center 1815 W. Main St. Carbondale IL (618) 529-3533
www.neighborhood.coop Phone: 618-529-3533
• Mushrooms • Spinach • Lettuce • Sweet potatoes • Tomatoes • Micro greens • Turnips
• Horseradish • Strawberries
We accept cash, check, and...
& DEBT DAWG!
Open daily 8 am - 9 pm
