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Vol. 17 / Oct. 12, 2016
THE CLUB HOCKEY TEAM MEET LYNN’S MEN ON ICE
ALSO IN THIS THE POWER OF CELEBRITY
EDITION:
ENDORSEMENTS IN POLITICS VISITING BOCA’S MORIKAMI GARDENS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 THE USED IS ON TOUR
iPulse Interviews Singer Bert McCracken
4 CLUB HOCKEY TEAM
Players On The Team Share Their Goals
6 MORIKAMI GARDENS Explore Authentic Japanese Culture
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Calvin Jordan Adrianna Matamoros Video Producer Chris Daniels Managing Editor Grace Trumpfeller Graphic Editor Esther Mendoza Web Editor Erin Soza Tech Editor Adam Yurkiewitz Assistant Editors Brian Martin Kaitlyn Frame Paige Ellenson Graphic Support Paige Stegeman Copy Support Michelle Vernon Sydney Lepselter Vicky Elhelbawi Staff Writers Nicholas Abad Sarah Bandes Raney Diamond Caroline Duerr Grace Goodenough
Lea Himpens Ian Magnan John Mizell Gabriella Nicosia Danielle Paschall Anthony Primavera Darpan Shah Vincent Shkreli Rikki Soumpholphakdy Jacqueline Sullivan Brian Thibault Lucas Tuchman Matthew Weitz Christina Diabo Mac Starnes Dominique Marghelle Charlotte Hansen Elias Bustamente Laura Garrido Mahmoud Al Abri Salim Al Batrani Angel Green Faculty Support Brooke Rudisill Christelle Mehu Maria Cardenas Faculty Support Andrew Vermes Faculty Advisor Stefanie Powers Martin Phillips Faculty Advertising Advisor Gary Carlin
7 CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS When The Rich And Famous Talk Politics
Monday, Oct. 10 marked National Native American Day. Lynn celebrates a diversity of heritages every day. Stock Photo.
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ENTERTAINMENT THE USED HAS GONE ON A TWO-CONTINENT TOUR
The Rock Band Talks About Getting To Perform Again By MAC STARNES Staff Writer
Lead singer a n d s o n g w r i t e r, Bert McCracken, The Used is touring around the expressed a simple United States and Australia to reason for why he celebrate 15 years of being a band. is still making music In 2001, The Used came together after all of these in their hometown of Orem, Utah. years. After that, they became a hit in “We love music; the early 2000s and have played [it] keeps us humble. in huge shows and festivals like [It’s] bigger than Warped Tour, Ozzfest and Projekt the five of us, Revolution with Snoop Dogg [not] about ego or and Linkin Park. Now, they have followers. Just [the] become one of most influential Above: iPulse reporter Mac Starnes sits down for an interview love of music,” he with lead singer Bert McCracken. LU Photo. bands in the alternative rock scene explained. today. all about ‘where do I fit in?’” he Regarding the two albums The band was playing at the continued. The themes the albums that the band were performing, venue The Masquerade in Atlanta are based off of include struggling McCracken shared his thoughts on Sept. 27 to an almost sold out with depression and addiction, on why they are such fan favorites. crowd. On this tour, The Used are learning from the mistakes people “These albums represent a lot performing both their self-titled can make and realizing struggles of things that general people debut album as well as their second in life will always get better. struggle with from 10 to 20. [It’s] album, “In Love and Death.” The singer said that reviving these albums from their earliest days is not a bad thing; in fact, he said that getting to play them is one of the most fascinating things. “[We] don’t normally play [all of the songs] in the set-list. It is [like] therapy for me to go back to them.” For fans in the United States, The Used’s tour may be coming to a close, but they are always welcome to travel to Australia where the band will continue to play. Following that leg of the tour, the band intends on recording another Above: Bert McCracken turns the microphone toward the singing audience to give them a album for the next year. chance to sing their hearts out during the show in Atlanta. Staff Photo/ M. Starnes.
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COVER LYNN’S CLUB HOCKEY TEAM IS BIGGER, BETTER
After Two Years Of Getting Their Program Up And Running, By DANIELLE PASCHALL Staff Writer Lynn’s club hockey team is welcoming their second year of operation on campus with high hopes and big expectations. Although it is still a relatively new program at the university, the team has been steadily gaining more recognition from both students and faculty, as well as other schools and counties. For the past two years, the program has worked to recruit players for its team. The roster now stands at almost 30 players, five of which were new additions as of the current academic year. With the numbers
finally up to the program’s desires, it is ready to take off and make a name for itself—though some might argue it already has. Last year, the team made a lasting impression with only two losses out of a total of 25 games. “Last year, the team had more bonding and were in - Noah better sync,” said returning player Jagar Bonham, sophomore. “But we are working with a new team right now and the season has
only just started.” Their record is currently 0 and 3, however, with a packed game schedule and practice every Thursday night at the Palm Beach Skate Zone, Bonham predicts a bright season is on its way in for the entire team, though it is further Linker divided into two levels. On team one, “the players are more competitive and have experience from programs like high
“[MY] TEAMMATES HAVE BEEN SUPER SUPPORTIVE.”
Above: From games played on the ice to study sessions in the middle of the night, the gentlemen of the hockey team feel a strong bond to one another that translates into game-time chemistry and natural communication. LU Photo.
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STORY AND READY TO TAKE TO THE ICE THIS YEAR
The Hockey Players Are Setting Out To Win For The University
school, club and travel teams,” said tried before. With a welcoming Students interested in getting graduate student Kelvin Ma, a new atmosphere however, where people involved with the club hockey team addition to the roster. On the second are willing to learn and or teach, can visit the Center for Student team, he explained, are athletes progress becomes achievable and Involvement on the second floor of the Student Center above the dining who have not necessarily been acclimating to this environment commons. playing for as long as the others becomes enjoyable. have. Regardless of any temporary divisions, the entire team knows that they are stronger together— on and off the ice. “Many of the players are also involved with the fraternity Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT), and we spend a lot of time together, giving us an advantage of being able to effectively communicate with one another,” said team captain Noah Linkner, sophomore. Although Ma has no prior playing experience nor is he a part of ZBT, he said, “[my] teammates have been super supportive and have made [me] feel like a part of the team.” It can be intimidating at times joining new clubs and trying things that have never been Above: The hockey club has worked tirelessly over the past couple of years to not only become a more competitive team in the league, but also to make a big name for itself. LU Photos.
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AROUND BOCA THE MAGIC OF BOCA’S MORIKAMI GARDENS
The Location Is A Popular Hot-spot For Relaxation And Thinking By DESTINY CULMER & LASHONNA GOODMAN Staff Writers Morikami Park, located in Delray Beach, offers students a place to relax and take time to enjoy nature with beautiful Japanese architecture and Japanese rituals. The Morikami is designed to make people feel as though they have left America and are in Japan instead. The park shows replicas of traditional Japanese homes and shrines that are important to the Japanese culture, making it a good place to go for students who are really interested in learning more. “I see a lot of young people come here on the weekends, [but] on weekdays it’s mostly senior citizens,” said Daisuke Hirata, a guide at the Morikami. Zoe Matsuura, a local Boca Raton resident, expressed her reasoning for visiting the park. “I just like to come here to sit
Above: Visitors enjoy a walk through the park. Staff Photo/ L. Goodman.
and think and eat a lot of tasty Japanese food,” said Matsuura. People enjoy coming to the location for relaxation and to think over their day-to-day lives. Students who need to clear their head may want to consider going to the Morikami as a place of solace during hectic times. While t h e Above/Below: The gardens feature authentic Japanese elements park is notable in order to make them immerse. Staff Photos/D. Culmer. for its relaxing experiences. tendencies, it also hosts the For more information, interested Cornell Café, a large restaurant visitors can that overlooks go to www. the expanse of morikami. gardens. It offers org or call a wide variety of the park Japanese food itself at (561) including traditional 495-0233 in desserts, bento order to find boxes, sushi and a - Zoe Matsuura out more. selection of varying vegetarian options. Whether visiting for the food, the views or just the peace and serenity, visitors who come to the Morikami are certain to learn a thing or two about Japanese culture. From enjoying an authentic bento box to observing weekly tea ceremonies, the park is able to provide a variety of
“I JUST LIKE TO COME HERE TO SIT AND THINK.”
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POLITICS THE POWER OF THE CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT
The Support Of The Rich And Famous Might Make A Difference By CALVIN JORDAN Editor-in-Chief As the election season reaches its final stages, voters around the country have found themselves faced with an increasing number of endorsements of the major presidential candidates. “Celebrity influence is evident,” said Nicole Ventriglia, senior. “If you don’t know anything about politics, you’re going to listen to someone you admire and likely think what they think.” These statements of support come from famous individuals in vastly different fields: Lena Dunham, producer, Shailene Woodley, actress and Alicia Keys, singer, for example, who have all expressed their support for the Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton. Names like Dennis Rodman, former NBA player, Azealia Banks, rapper, and Charlie Sheen, actor, have all endorsed Clinton’s Republican
Above: Reality TV star Tila Tequila has come out in support of Trump. Stock Photo.
adversary, Donald Trump. With all of the celebrity influence constantly bombarding potential voters, some take heed of the words from the rich and famous. “[I] believe celebrity opinions have an effect on Above: LeBron James, a major star in the NBA, publicly endorsed Clinton on Monday to a large Ohio crowd. Stock Photo. Americans because many prefer to trust in the heroes they look cannot form their own opinions up to. based on their own research,” said “My favorite basketball player Haydn Daugs, senior. is LeBron James, so if he supports While some find themselves Clinton, so do I. What can LeBron siding with the do wrong?” opinions of the questioned stars, others Terell feel more Rogers, independent senior. regarding In the end, their political it comes choices. down to the “Celebrity voter and opinion does their private - Andrea Schwarzkopf not affect me ballot, but it [personally],” is important said Nikki Manarino, senior. “But a lot to think about how celebrities can of people are influenced by what is shape debate of issues as serious as trending and what they hear or see a presidential election. on social media.” “I think that celebrities really have The opinions of celebrities are an influence over their following, [so] often given more credibility due they have to be careful who they to the existing platform of success choose to support,” said Andrea celebrities stand upon, but it is Schwarzkopf, alumna. “I think [their questionable whether or not their endorsements] can be really great words should matter more than the for the candidate, but really bad for average citizen. Regardless, some the country.”
“[CELEBRITIES] HAVE TO BE CAREFUL WHO THEY CHOOSE TO SUPPORT.”
Oct. 12, 2016 | Page 8 Dr. Gregg Cox, Vice President of Academic Affairs, encourages every student to explore all of their potential. With midterms coming soon, students might appreciate his words of wisdom. Staff Photo/ G. Goodenough.
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President Kevin Ross is always in communication with students of the university. Staff Photo/ G. Goodenough.
Communication Technology Showcase 10/14 @ 11 a.m.| College of Int’l Comm. Philharmonia No. 2 10/15 @ 7 p.m. | Wold Performing Arts Center Alcohol Awareness Week Presentation 10/17 @ 3 p.m. | Henke Wing Student Recitals 10/18 @ 5:30 p.m. | AGCH - de Hoernle Intl.