THE HOFSTRA
CHRONICLE
HEMPSTEAD, NY VOLUME 87 ISSUE 1
TUESDAY September 14, 2021
KEEPING THE HOFSTRA COMMUNITY INFORMED SINCE 1935.
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Remembering Taylor Rose Clarke: Reflecting on her impact and legacy
“Shang-Chi” rings in box office sales By Anna DeGoede ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR
Today, readers of The Hofstra Chronicle have the privilege of reading a newspaper with prestige, reach and power. This effect is backed by the relentlessly dedicated work of Taylor Clarke, who put blood, sweat and tears into its content up until her final moments here with us. Her passion for her craft, commitment to her community and mighty pen were unparalleled. With Taylor at the helm, The Chronicle was firing on all cylinders. She worked with grace, candor, patience and love – and it seeped through every page of every issue. Having worked closely with Taylor as co-editors, I can tell you her work was motivated by pure belief in its importance and
compassion for others. By getting to know Taylor even more personally, it became quickly apparent that most everything she did in her life was driven by these values. In her short time here, she has done more good than most people do in a lifetime. Not only has she touched lives through her words and reporting, but Taylor has physically saved dozens, if not hundreds of lives through her activism in encouraging organ donations and being an organ donor herself. While the rest of the office dreaded the inevitably long and exhausting layout nights, Taylor showed up excited and eager every time. Taylor, the recipient of a heart transplant, referred to
her days as gifts. She knew very well each day that she was given a second chance at life. Despite the immense pressure, time and energy (many sleepless nights) that went into being an editor, Taylor showed up smiling. I’ll always remember how bewildered I used to be looking at her joyously editing away at 3 a.m. on a school night. It’s a philosophy we can all learn from, and no one knew it better than Taylor – each day is a gift. Today, we all miss Taylor. We are confused and angry that she was taken from us way too soon. But look at it Taylor’s way: what a privilege that we can say we knew her, and what
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“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” Marvel’s first film starring a predominantly Asian cast, faced obstacles to its success before the movie even hit the theaters. One hurdle, fans noted, was Marvel’s apparent lack of “Shang-Chi” promotions compared to other films. This issue was enforced by the fact that Disney CEO Bob Chapek dubbed its release strategy “an interesting experiment,” a comment which sparked backlash from audience members and cast members alike. In spite of Marvel and Disney, “Shang-Chi” has managed to surpass past Labor Day box office records, netting an estimated $75.3 million its opening weekend, according to Box Office Mojo.
“Shang-Chi” tells the story of Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), an ex-assassin who works as a valet to escape the influence of his father, Xu Wenwu (Tony Leung). The twist: Wenwu is really thousands of years old, thanks to a magical set of ten rings that grant its wearer immortality and other powers. After years of complicated and tense family dynamics, Wenwu attempts to reunite his children and revive his late wife, Ying Li (Fala Chen). To his surprise, he is faced with opposition from many sides, including from his own son.
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Photo courtesy of Forbes “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” has a rating of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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