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October 28, 2014 - November 10, 2014
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Xavier University of Louisiana
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Study in Costa Rica immerses students in Spanish, culture Professor Giti Farudi Spanish Instructor
This past summer I participated in Xavier’s first faculty-led study abroad program and took nine students
Faculty, students to study in England Anthony Lotten Senior Staff Writer
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avier’s study abroad program has allowed students to travel the world from South and Central America to Europe and Africa, to study, intern, and research through third party programs. But in the summer of 2015, Xavier faculty plan to teach students in the United Kingdom and Spain. Students can earn three to seven transferable credit hours in a one month program, costing $5,499 or $6,099, not including airfare or meals. Cumulative grade point average will be impacted and institutional aid may be used, according to Torian Lee, director of the Center for Intercultural and International Programs. Lee organized this innovative program in conjunction with Xavier faculty who were interested in teaching courses abroad. Lee said the London, England, program is humanities based, providing courses in theology, philosophy, creative writing and English. London faculty includes English professor Dr. Oliver Hennessey, Philosophy professor Dr. Paul Schafer, Theology professor Dr. Mark Gstohl and Creative Writing professor Katheryn Laborde. The Seville, Spain, program is undergoing finalization but Spanish courses will be taught by Dr. Giti Farudi, Lee said. “Internationalization is our response to globalization . . . If you know nothing about the interconnected world, you’re not getting a full education,” Lee said. Traveling abroad yanks students away from solely learning in the classroom and
immerses them into a foreign culture. Brie Merritt, senior Broadcast major from South Carolina, studied abroad at London South Bank University for an entire semester last spring. She recommends that everyone study abroad if given the opportunity. “My London experience was phenomenal. The overall cultural experience helped me grow as a person. From that experience, I can tell you exactly who I want to be and exactly where I want to go,” Merritt said. In addition to courses, Xavier’s London package includes a trip to Stonehenge, theatre and museum admissions, and access to the Tube—London’s subway system. Hennessey grew up near Chester—a small city in the northwest of the United Kingdom—and feels cost will be the largest obstacle for interested students, but sending Xavier faculty overseas offers several advantages. “You get the experience of studying abroad, cultural exposure, but the academic part is going to match what you experience at Xavier,” Hennessey said. Leftover funds from federal and private loans, instituational aid, or outside scholarships may finance students’ trip to London, Lee remarked. But Lee recommends independent fundraising. “Students have been creative in the past. They have fundraised through family, churches, and crowd funding. If they really want to go, they find a way,” Lee said.
to San Jose, Costa Rica. Over the course of a year, I and the Center for Intercultural and International Programs planned the trip and recruited students. Nine Xavier students participated in the program: Kamrin Johnson, biology; Saleema Glover, public health; Breona Cole, biology; Kennedi Crosby, bio/chemistry; Faith Joseph, bio/pre-med; Destinee Robinson, biology; Jordan Cowards, bio/pre-med; Tyria Combs, bio/pre-med; and Amber Dominique, psychology/premed. The students successfully completed my Spanish 1090
For more information about Xavier in London or Seville, contact Torian Lee at (504) 5205491, tlee@xula.edu, or stop by room 312 St. Joe Resource Center.
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course for three credits and some took Spanish for health professionals at Veritas University for five credits. The students stayed with Costa Rican host families, which gave them the opportunity to be completely immersed in Spanish, learn about Costa Rican culture first hand, and make life- long friends.I made a particular effort to incorporate the ample cultural opportunities available in San Jose into the course and incorporated various types of field trips, guest lectures, and tours of cultural sites after class and on weekends. “Initially, I was fearful of a
new environment especially in another country,” Faith Joseph reflected, “but once I landed in San Jose, my fears were alleviated. Each day in Costa Rica was a new chance to truly immerse myself in a new atmosphere. I met people less fortunate than me who had more happiness than I could ever have. “The journey allowed me to strengthen my communicative skills in Spanish. I can definitely see the change in the way I speak now in comparison to my former knowledge of the language.” Students returned to Xavier with enhanced communication skills, more open and flexible mindsets, cultural sensitivity and memories
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Civil Rights Icon, Social Activist Angela Davis Leads Panel at Xavier’s Qatar Pavillion on Nov. Eric Craig Editor-in-Chief
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ocial justice activist Angela Davis will participate in a panel discussion, “Slavery, The Prison Industrial Complex,”on Nov. 4, from 6-8 p.m. in Xavier’s Qatar
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Pavilion. The event is open to the public. The panel will also feature two Prospect 3 photographers, Keith Calhoun and Chandra McCormick. Calhoun and McCormick took a series of photographs throughout their lives about wrongful incarceration in Angola State Penitentiary. Additionally, the panel will feature two individuals who were incarcerated. In 1970, Davis was arrested for her suspected involvement in a kidnapping and homicide of a California judge. She went into hiding for months, and became the third woman on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s “Most Wanted List.” Davis’ conviction spurred uproar across the nation until she was tried and acquitted in 1972. Sarah Clunis, Xavier’s interim director of the African American and Diaspora Studies program, is the lead organizer for the upcoming panel. She said bringing the Civil Rights and social justice icon to Xavier will benefit students.
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“She is such an important part of social justice for all Americans,” Clunis said. “[Davis] has sacrificed so much of her life writing, incarcerated, hiding, and fighting for us to have the intellectual and philosophical freedoms we have.” The panel is co-sponsored by the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the
Division of Fine Arts and Humanities, African American Diaspora Studies, Women’s Studies, Prospect 3 New Orleans, and Loyola University. Xavier has also supplemented the event with Title 3 funding. The panel will stream live from Xavier’s website on Nov. 4th.
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Ready, Set, Vote! Bianca Moore Staff Writer
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ampaign ads publicizing the senate race between incumbent U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, a New Orleans Democrat, and Republican challenger Bill Cassidy have filled our television screens since the beginning of the fall semester—but the barrage will end soon. Democratic Senator: Mary Landrieu Yes
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, dozens of federal, state and local elections and referendum votes will be held. Xavier University is a registered polling location, and locally registered students living on campus or in the immediate neighborhood can vote in the UC lobby. Students should present a voter registration card and/or non-XU, signed photo ID. Because the U.S. Senate race is making headlines, The Candidate Positions on…
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Herald is providing a nonpartisan guide to Landrieu’s and Cassidy’s stances on key issues affecting students and minority populations. For more information on candidates and their positions, visit the Campus Election Engagement Project website at http://www.campuselect.org/. For more information on ballots and voting sites visit https:// voterportal.sos.la.gov/ or call your local registrar of voter’s office.
Editor-in-chief: Eric Craig Managing editor: Ashlee Hill Design Editor: Teyana Backey What’s On Your Mind: Morgan Yates
Graphic Design: Teyana Backey Nicholas Davison
Republican Challenger: Bill Cassidy Unknown
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Education: Do you support refinancing of student loans at lower rates, paid for by increasing taxes on income over a million dollars? Yes Economy: Do you support raising the No minimum wage? Yes Economy: Do you support extending No unemployment benefits beyond 26 weeks? No Social Issues: Should employers be able to Yes withhold contraceptive coverage from employees if they disagree with it morally? Yes Gay Marriage: Do you support gay No marriage? Yes Gun Control: Do you support enacting No more restrictive gun control legislation? Sample 10/26/14 5:29 PM No.Ballot Healthcare: Do you support repealing the Yes.Also authored No. Affordable Care Act, also known as bill permitting Obamacare?Did you support shutting people to keep down the federal government in order to policies for voting in print This is a sample ballot provided as a convenience to voters to mark andinsurance print in preparation defund Obamacare in 2013? that didn't meet the person. coverage standards It is not an official ballot, and the Secretary of State’s Office does not store or law. track selections made on the of the ballot details screen. Yes.
Election Date 11/04/2014 Parish ORLEANS Ward 02 Precinct 07 U. S. Senator (Select 1) Wayne Ables #1 Democrat "Bill" Cassidy #3 Republican Thomas Clements #4 Republican Mary L. Landrieu #5 Democrat "Rob" Maness #6 Republican Brannon Lee McMorris #7 Libertarian Vallian Senegal #8 Democrat William P. Waymire, Jr. #9 Democrat U. S. Representative 2nd Congressional District (Select 1) David Brooks #14 No Party Samuel Davenport #15 Libertarian Gary Landrieu #17 Democrat Cedric Richmond #18 Democrat Judge Civil District Court, Division D (Select 1) Nakisha Ervin-Knott #59 Democrat Lloyd J. Medley, Jr. #60 Democrat Judge Civil District Court, Division F (Select 1) "Chris" Bruno #61 Democrat Ruth Ramsey #62 Democrat Judge Civil District Court, Domestic Section 1 (Select 1) Bernadette D'Souza #63 of the Democrat Sample ballot of the upcomming Nov. 4 midterm elections. A full version sample ballot can be found at https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/ Taetrece Harrison #64 Democrat Judge Civil District Court, Domestic Section 2 For Reg. and Unexp. Term (Select 1) Janet Ahern #65 Democrat xulaherald.com Monique Barial #66 Democrat Michelle Scott-Bennett #67 Democrat Judge Criminal District Court, Section D (Select 1)
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What’s On Your Mind? “How do you see XU evolving in the next five years?” Morgan Yates Staff Writer
Kylar Williams Breaux Bridge, La. Biology Pre-Med Freshman “Xavier has many bright students and great professors, so with both of these great attributes I think Xavier will be very successful.”
Will Shuler Cherry Hill, N.J. Biology Senior “I see Xavier expanding the campus since they have already started building a few new buildings and I also see us under new leadership since Dr. Francis is retiring.” Dr. Shearon Roberts Assistant Professor of Mass Communication “Xavier will step into the digital age. From a mass communication standpoint, I see our students across disciplines engaging with new technologies to gain knowledge, develop skills, and to conduct research.”
Ricaylah Citizen Las Vegas, Nev. Psychology Senior “I see Xavier starting to slowly become more progressive. I think the student body will have more of a voice and start implementing ideas that they have to share.”
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Cozette Boakye: “I love fall fashion. I love oversized sweaters and the warm colors that people wear.”
By Ashlee Hill & Alexis Davis Staff Writers
t’s a tad breezy outside and leaves are changing colors so you know what that means, we are in the fall season. With the fall season comes unique fall fashions that shows off every article of clothing. From the knee high boots to dark plum colors and beautiful scarfs from different designs to lengths. The Xavierites in this fashion piece display different looks for the fall season which include: business, causal, date night, and girls night out.
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Tyana Chatham-McCaskil: “I love cozy/ comfy boyfriend cardigans for fall because they’re easy to mix and match with a lot of things and they’re super warm!”
Models featured: Mara Scott, Ashley Adams, Liau Prophete, Cozette Boakye, Quanai Barrett, Tyana Chatam-McCaskil, Darius Williams, Kabrea Jones and Taylor Boyce Photos By Eric Craig
Liau Prophete, below: “The nature of fall inspires my fall clothing choices. I tend to veer more toward Earth tones which go really well with the scenery.”
Taylor Boyce: “I feel fall fashion in New Orleans is different than anywhere else since it’s still warm. You can get creative with fall wear by pairing summer and fall clothing together.”
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Cozette Boakye: “I love fall fashion. I love oversized sweaters and the warm colors that people wear.”
By Ashlee Hill & Alexis Davis Staff Writers
t’s a tad breezy outside and leaves are changing colors so you know what that means, we are in the fall season. With the fall season comes unique fall fashions that shows off every article of clothing. From the knee high boots to dark plum colors and beautiful scarfs from different designs to lengths. The Xavierites in this fashion piece display different looks for the fall season which include: business, causal, date night, and girls night out.
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Tyana Chatham-McCaskil: “I love cozy/ comfy boyfriend cardigans for fall because they’re easy to mix and match with a lot of things and they’re super warm!”
Models featured: Mara Scott, Ashley Adams, Liau Prophete, Cozette Boakye, Quanai Barrett, Tyana Chatam-McCaskil, Darius Williams, Kabrea Jones and Taylor Boyce Photos By Eric Craig
Liau Prophete, below: “The nature of fall inspires my fall clothing choices. I tend to veer more toward Earth tones which go really well with the scenery.”
Taylor Boyce: “I feel fall fashion in New Orleans is different than anywhere else since it’s still warm. You can get creative with fall wear by pairing summer and fall clothing together.”
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Easy, Fast Halloween Costumes
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Jelecia Goff Staff Writer
alloween is finally here! People are carving pumpkins, and distributing flyers for costume parties. If you don’t have a costume or any money to purchase a brand new costume, there are many costumes that can be made from things laying around your dorm or for under $10.
Vampire: Dressing up as a vampire is an easy costume to put together. To do this you’ll need to wear some black slacks, a black or white button-down shirt, and some black shoes. Lastly, you’ll need a black cape, which you can make yourself out of black fabric.
R&B Singer: Another
costume option for men is to go as a 90’s R&B singer. Show off the style of the R&B singing groups by wearing a leather jacket or a suit vest— ode to Jodeci, and some black slacks. To top the costume off, you’ll need to add a small gold or silver chain, some aviator sunglasses, a du-rag or hat, some black boots or dress shoes.
Cat: A leopard or cheetah is a great go-to costume for Halloween. You can pull out a long sleeved black shirt, some long black leggings or jeans, and some black or cheetah printed flats or heels. You will then need to either make a cat-ear hand band or purchase one from Party City for $6.99, or the kit with the tail included for $7.99. To complete this costume you can
wear winged eyeliner and shade the tip of your nose black with whiskers extending out across your cheek.
A Witch: To dress as a witch, you can pull out a black dress or black skirt and shirt from your closet and pair it with some black boots. You can wear some striped socks or tights with your boots to add to the costume. Then you can purchase a witch hat from Party City, for $5.99. The last thing you’ll need to top this costume off is a broom, which you can grab from your dorm on your way out for the night.
Kendall Lawson is pictured in a 90’s R&B singer costume
Music dept. HOSTS
XU Horror Story
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Justin Grier Staff Writer
his Halloween, Xavier’s music department is creating a haunted house experience. The music majors are striving to outdo themselves in creating a haunted house different from the rest. Forget the cliché costume parties and overflow of horror movies that are happening this October, the Charlie Brown Halloween Special rerun every year, and even the “American Horror Story” series. Instead, tune in to “XU Horror Story.” "XU Horror Story" will start running on Wednesday, Oct. 29 to Friday, Oct. 31. Operation hours are from 7 to11 p.m. Admission will only cost $3 with a student ID, and $5 without a student ID. The theme and title of this year’s haunted house was inspired by the show and its innovative way of making storylines from season to season totally different from the preceding one, without changing the cast of the show. Dr. Marcus D. Ballard, an Assistant Professor of Music at Xavier, is this year’s event supervisor of the event. He feels that students
and faculty, especially music majors, have put forth plenty of effort in making the haunted house as scary as possible while still having tons of fun in the process. “The idea is not to copy the TV show, but to use aspects of the series to create a truly scary experience,” Ballard said. Xavier’s music building is a three-story building facing Drexel Drive, located between the NCF Annex and the Administration Building. It has been around for decades, and just like the antebellum houses and buildings found throughout the city, there are some spooky things that occur when the moon rises and darkness engulfs the entire campus. For those not familiar with “American Horror Story”, the show is currently in its fourth season and is played on FX. The settings of the series are in frightening places such as a murder house, asylum, and covens. “[Our haunted house] will be similar in that each of the three floors of the building will be a unique experience, each more terrifying and intense as the last,” Ballard said.
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COMMUNICATION CUES
Argue No More
Eboni N.Artis Contributing Columnist
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ne part of college is learning how to handle people. Being individuals from different backgrounds, we all have different personalities and opinions, thankfully. The world would be boring otherwise! Being able to communicate with people whose opinions differ from your own is very beneficial. When dealing with anyone, it is important that you keep patience. This is definitely easier said than done but something you should practice since it is useful now and in your future. Taking time to listen to the other party helps the conversation stay open and keeps the other party
from becoming defensive. If you know that a person is already argumentative, you might want to avoid the conversation all together. Remember that arguing is only a waste of time. Try your best to have a conversation and hear all parties involved. If it is clear that the other person definitely does not want to have a conversation, you might want to save yourself the heartache and agree to disagree. Most importantly, you want to make sure that you are staying calm and not getting too aggravated. When talking to people, you want to keep a level of respect so the conversation does not quickly turn into an argument. Remember all the small things as well, like tone of voice and nonverbal behaviors. College is a place where you meet all different types of people and personalities, so it is a great place to practice how to respectfully handle other people now and when you get into the workforce.
DIVISION OF BUSINESS
Learning ‘Supreme’ Skills Part of Work with Courts
Amanda Lloyd Contributing Columnist
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eginning last summer, I have had the opportunity to work with the Supreme Court of Louisiana in its accounting services department. There I learned about the functions of accounting with the Supreme Court and the effect it has on other courts as well (the accounting department covers myriad courts within the state of Louisiana, including the Supreme Court). I am lucky to have had the opportunity to be involved in the accounting operations in what is one of the most respected intuitions in America.
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During my time at the Supreme Court, I have helped work on and manage financial analysis projects concerning banks and other vendors, check and track inventory of the Supreme Court and several other courts, order office supplies, and take part in grants and reimbursements for the courts and its employees. Some of these projects were small and some were long and tedious, but either way they all helped strengthen my skills. My supervisor and coworkers not only helped expand my knowledge and experience in the field of accounting, but they served as mentors for me. With what is the start of my accounting profession, I appreciate and value all that I have learned and will learn during the time I have at the Supreme Court. They have shown me so far what it would be like to work in governmental accounting compared to working at a normal public accounting firm. I will apply this experience to future jobs, whether public, private, or government.
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Season Preview for Xavier Nuggets, Rush Basketball Kaelin Maloid Staff Writer
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avier men’s and women’s basketball team may be different, but both coaches can agree on one thing: Last year was a special year and this year will be even better. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Xavier women’s basketball team went 24-10 in the 201314 season, and 10-2 in the GCAC, becoming conference champions. The Nuggets have had 13 consecutive seasons of 20 or more victories. They also have three regular season GCAC championships and four GCAC tournament championships in the past five seasons. In the 2014-15 preseason GCAC coaches poll, the Gold Nuggets were picked first. Whitney Gathright was chosen pre-season Player of the Year. “I’m excited for the challenge of trying to bring a young team together. That’s why I have a pep in my step,” head coach Bo Browder said. According to Browder, the Gold Nuggets plan on making a run to the Final Four this season, or at least the Elite Eight. It will not be easy though. The Gold Nuggets lost five seniors last season. This season will be different, according to Jasmine Bush, a sophomore forward. “We lost a lot of experience. This season will require a lot more teamwork,” she said. Featuring a 14-player roster, the Gold Nuggets should have no problem finding the teamwork. Over the summer, Xavier women’s basketball signed four new players: freshman Iryeon Keith, and juniors Eliqua Brooks, Trana Hopkins, and Donyeah Mayfield. The rest of the team roster includes: freshmen DaylinBoatner; sophomores Kelsey Joseph, Taylor Norman, Kelsee Singleton, and Jasmine Bush; juniors Alesha Smith, Amara Person-Hampton, Emoni Harvey; and senior Vinnie Briggs. Experience or not, fans have a lot to look forward to when watching Gold Nuggets basketball. Browder promises a lot of excitement, energy, great defense, and a lot of fun. MEN’S BASKETBALL Xavier men’s basketball went
23-9 in the 2013-14 season, and 10-2 in the Gulf Coast Atlantic Conference. They were 14-3 at home, and won their season opener for the 18th consecutive time. Their record qualified them for the Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I National Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. “I’ve been working all summer. I’m excited to play basketball,”senior Rush forward Sydney Coleman said. Lucas Martin-Julien shared GCAC Freshman of the Year Award with Fisk University’s Walter Arnold. Martin was the first from Xavier to win the award since 2004-05. Coleman and Morris Wright, a junior point guard, were voted to the 12-player All-GCAC team. Wright became the third player in XU history to reach 400 points, 40 made 3-pointers, 100 rebounds and 50 steals in the same season. Coach Jackson has plans to build on from last year’s success. “It’s a process,” Jackson said, “We’ve improved from a recruitment standpoint. Our depth has improved. Our players have gotten better. We’ve filled some holes, and we’ve added some size.” Xavier men’s basketball added five new players: freshmen Troy Salvant, Nicholas Palmer and Eugene Cooper; juniors Jacques Johnson, Charles Savoy, and Josh Freeman. The rest of the roster includes: juniors RJ Daniels, Wesley PluviosePhillip, Gary Smith, and Jarvis Thibodeaux, and seniors Anthony Goode and Coleman.
Gold Rush Home Games Oct. 29 7 PM Oct 31 7 PM Nov 6 6 PM Nov 8 7 PM Nov 11 7 PM Gold Nuggets Home Game Nov 12 7:00 PM
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Arts and Entertainment Dear White People: An Interview with Justin Simien Ashlee Hill Staff Writer
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ear White People” is a refreshing movie that has a new take on black film and the portrayal of black people. The movie observes the realistic experiences of black college students who attend a predominately white university. The different characters in the film face the same struggle— identity issues with being a black face in a majority white place. The storyline variety gives characters different outlooks on how they encounter racism in contemporary American society. The main characters of this film, Sam, Troy, CoCo, and Lionel, have to overcome issues within themselves and fight for
their belief in gaining equal respect for black people on their campus. Besides racial comfort lines being tested and crossed, this movie also has compelling love stories, historical messages, and several plot twists. The director, producer, and screenwriter of the new film, Justin Simien, is giving audiences a new lens to look through when it comes to the modern day life of black college student. The film was inspired by Simien’s college experience at Chapman University in Orange County, Ca. Simien says, “There were very few black people on a mostly white campus and it caused me and my friends to toggle with our identities. We wanted to find somewhere where we felt we belonged on campus and the film captures
those struggles.” In college, Simien was a part of Black Student Union, and his university newspaper however his main focus was on his filmmaking career. In a phone interview with The Herald, Simien discusses how audiences are reacting towards his film, the types of criticism he is facing, and how future film makers should get a start at their career. Xavier Herald: Why should people go and see your film? Justin Simien: People should see the movie because it is different and honestly because it is great. Director Justin Simien pictured above
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This movie is giving a different point of view of the black experience similar to Spike Lee. I think audiences miss viewing films like that. The movie shows how characters walk through a world where people already make assumptions before they open their mouths. Realizations like that are always going to spark great conversation. XH: How do you think/want audiences of different races to perceive your film? JS: I want everyone to grasp the concept that this is a film about identity struggles. There is a moment in everyone’s
life when they struggle with identifying themselves with their family, friends, and schools. This film is showing identity struggle through a black lens, which makes it different from what everyone else is used to seeing. XH: What types of criticism are you facing right now for what some would call a controversial film? JS: I don’t believe the film is controversial; it is just provocative. But so far I have been receiving positive reviews of the movie and audiences are praising the new point of view that is telling the story of all the characters. XH: For students at Xavier who are interested in screen writing, producing, and directing like yourself, what would you advise them to do to have a successful career? JS: Find a story that you want to tell and that you are very passionate about and then run with it. Just don’t take no for an answer because there will be many doors slammed in your face. There were moments where I was told that this movie was not going to happen, but I just didn’t take no for an answer. Also, when you utilize the tools of social media and movie making programs there is no excuse to not make your story come to life. Due to a slight lack of character development, this movie reviewer gives four out of five stars.
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