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WEDNESDAY | 12.7.2016 | MACEANDCROWN.COM | Vol. 60, Issue 12

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Language of Inclusion: Gender and LGBTQIA Identities

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LOCAL NEWS Spring 2017 Diversity Institute Starting Jan. 27, the Office of Intercultural Relations will be holding a Diversity Institute to help students gain knowledge for how to thrive within today’s global society. It will help students reflect on self-identity and learn about awareness of other cultures. The institute is 10 weeks long and will be held every Friday in the Spring semester from 12 to 2 p.m. Anyone interested can apply by Jan. 6. Exam Jam Approaching Exam Jam tutoring sessions will be beginning on Dec. 2. Sessions will be held daily in the Learning Commons of Perry Library throughout the final few weeks of classes up until finals Week. Each tutoring session focuses on a different class and provides multiple tutors to help prepare students for final exams. Specific dates for Exam Jam tutoring sessions can be found on monarch Link. Call for Black History Month Events The Office of Intercultural Relations is encouraging student organizations to submit events and program that they want included in the 2017 Annual ODU Black History Month. “The Crisis in Black Education” is this year’s theme, which was chosen by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. All requests will be taken until Dec. 15. Hampton Roads Show Coming to ODU On Dec. 9 at 9 a.m., the Hampton Roads Show will be at the Ted Constant Center broadcasting and has asked for a student audience. Kate Broderick will be a special guest, talking about how she helps throughout the Hampton Roads community and her “Coats for Families” drive. Free breakfast will be provided for all attendees. Students are encouraged to wear their student organization shirts to help spread awareness about organizations throughout campus.

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In an effort to make a more inclusive and accepting atmosphere at ODU, the Office of Intercultural Relations invited Matthew Antonio Bosch to speak on gender identity, current terminology and everything there is to know about the LGBTQIA community on Nov. 29 in the Webb Center. LGBTQIA stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex and asexual or ally. Sometimes it will be referred as LGBTQ+, the plus sign indicating inclusion of whatever one may identify as even if it isn’t listed. Bosch stressed the importance of using proper terminology when speaking to or about a person in the LGBTQ+ community. Specifically, he touched on using correct gender pronouns that correlate with that person’s preference. The point is to avoid mis-gendering or making someone feel as if they’re “put in a box,” so the safest bet is to ask how they like to be identified, whether its he/him, she/her, they/ them, etc. “I’m glad I learned about comfortable pronouns to use and using them correctly so I don’t offend anyone,” freshman Essence Boston said. Bosch also explained the difference between sex, gender and sexual orientation by separating each into 3 categories: body, mind and heart. The body is one’s biological sex, or the sex they were assigned at birth. A common misconception is that there are only two sexes, male and female, when in reality there are up to 10 different kinds of biological genders.

Terms that refer to biological sex include transgender and cisgender. The mind is one’s gender or gender identity, which is how we truly feel we are, despite biological sex. Again, there are a multitude of ways that people define their gender identity. “Some people feel they have no destination when it comes to their gender identity,” Bosch said, “Maybe they’re somewhere in between, not quite male or female, and that’s why we have terms like gender fluid and gender queer.” The heart is one’s sexual orientation, or the emotional or romantic connections to other people. This is the category where people would refer to themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, straight, asexual, pansexual, etc. “I appreciated how up-to-date a lot of the specifications of the acronyms and terms were, and how he explained the differences between biological sex with chromosomes versus gender identity,” Dean Pratchett-Cooper said, “A lot of times at these information sessions these things get looked over so I was happy to see this.” Bosch continually struck down misconceptions about different terms to help the audience better understand. For example, he confronted the myth that asexual people want to live alone for their whole lives. “Asexual people can get married and hold emotional relationships all the same, they just don’t desire the physical act of sex,” he said. A modern history of LGBTQIA was also shared. There are four major movements considered in the history of LGBTQIA: The Homophile Movement (1949-1969), the Gay Liberation Movement (1969-1975), the LGBT Rights Movement (1975-2000), and

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the New Millennium (2000-present). The slideshow demonstrated the huge transformation that our society has undergone towards LGBTQIA acceptance by mentioning important public figures, events, and milestones the community has experienced. Another important element to the LGBTQIA community that has emerged is the use of symbols. The most notoriously used is the rainbow, but stickers, pins, clever phrases on T-shirts or anything indicating inclusion and acceptance is encouraged. Being upfront about an open environment makes all the difference in the comfort of an individual. Bosch referred to a symbol he saw on campus, the ODU OUT student alliance’s paw print painted in front of the Webb Center. It features the LGBTQIA rainbow in the center, which caught Bosch’s eye. “I have no connection to this university, but seeing that symbol immediately made me happy to be here,” Bosch said, “Right when I saw it I got a big smile on my face.” Bosch also stressed the importance of being an ally, which is a straight or cisgender person who supports equal civil rights and the LGBTQIA community while challenging homophobia. “I would like to join the club ODU OUT after hearing about it. This and other student organizations that support the LGBTQIA movement are really great to be around,” Yu Duan, a senior that transferred here from China one year ago, said. “In China, things are not legalized or out in the open like it is here, and I hope one day in the future they can come out and live more freely there.”

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Alpha Xi Delta Hosts Fundraiser for Autism Speaks Jacie Litz Staff Writer On Dec. 1 Alpha Xi Delta hosted a silent auction at the Webb Center. The sorority’s annual event was a fundraiser for Autism Speaks. Tables filled the North Mall covered with a variety of goody baskets. Senior and Philanthropic Chair Helen Costulis discussed the event. “Each sister makes a basket. We also ask local businesses for dona-

tions,” Costulis said. The baskets covered a large range of interest. There were baskets with fragrant soaps and lotions. Other baskets had a coffee or chocolate theme. Several baskets also had university gear and school supplies. Many baskets also had a holiday theme. There were even baskets for pets. Gift certificates were also up for auction. There were bids for tickets to a whale watching tour and to Nauticus for tours on the Battleship

Wisconsin. As high-energy pop music played, students wandered around the bidding tables. Alpha Xi Delta sisters mingled with students and eagerly discussed the bidding process. Sisters also were anxiously bringing potential bidders to the ticket counter. To participate in the silent auction, a numbered ticket was given to each individual. Each basket had a starting bid price ranging from $5 to $20. A sheet of paper was placed in front of

the basket where the ticket number and bid could be placed. Each participant would write down their ticket number and their desired bid amount. The last number on the sheet at the end of the auction received the basket at the last bid amount. A raffle was also held for a white Yeti cooler. The tickets were $5 or five tickets for $20. The winner was drawn at the end of the auction. The fundraiser is held each year around the holidays. According to

Karley Mummert, senior and Program Chair, $600 was raised last year. “We don’t really have a goal, just want to raise as much as we can,” senior Rachel Bronsteim said when asked about a goal for this year. Alpha Xi Delta sisters were easily spotted wearing shirts donning their Greek letters. The fundraiser brought in students, faculty and staff to participate in the silent auction.

Her Campus to Begin New Chapter Petra Rich Contributing Writer Interested in journalism, marketing, PR or entrepreneurship? If the answer is yes, there are new opportunities coming to campus that will benefit you. Her Campus is an online magazine that is targeted at female college students but it’s open to males as well. They have chapters in more than 290 schools across the world and ODU is next to join the Her Campus family. Her Campus is looking for enthusiastic and motivated students to help start a chapter. The program helps get students involved in a community learning the ins and outs of work-

ing in media and ultimately launch professional careers. Writers for Her Campus have landed internships and jobs with major companies such as Glamour, Vogue, Seventeen, The Washington Post, People, The Huffington Post, MTV and several others. Being a Her Campus Chapter Leader is essentially like running a magazine. Leaders would need to develop a team, and oversee editorial content, social media, publicity, event-planning and marketing. Chapters are also responsible for updating four sections on their sites at least once a week by posting blogs, features and snapshots as well as updating social media pages. Leaders will go through an ex-

chapter up and tensive trainrunning by next ing process to semester with ensure they are students ready to prepared to take lead. on the responsi“Starting a Her bility of being a Campus chapter Chapter Leader. means leaderEach leader will ship opportunialso work with a ties and responsiChapter Advisor bilities. It's a great who will provide way for students support, feedback to gain valuable and suggestions on how to imCourtesy Hercampus.com life and work experience,” Jessica prove the chapter. Chapter Leaders are also offered Nolte, Campus Expansion Assistant internship credit when they work for and VCU Chapter Leader, said. Her Campus. Nolte said the best part about her Her Campus is looking to have the experience with Her Campus has

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been the community. “We've developed a great community with Her Campus at VCU and we support, encourage and inspire each other as friends and in our development of our professional lives,” Nolte said. The Her Campus magazine was founded in 2009 by three girls attending Harvard University and won the Harvard College small business plan competition. The magazine is written entirely by more than 7,000 top college journalists. HerCampus.com features national style, beauty, health, love, life, career, entertainment, news, DIY, LGBTQ+, high school and after college content.

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NEWS Women’s Center Presents Part 3 of #ShowYourStuff Follow for more news @ODU_MACENEWS on Twitter

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On Nov. 30, the Women’s Center brought the “#ShowYourStuff” discussion forum and networking opportunity to a close for the semester. The purpose of the event was to serve as a platform for all women, both traditional and non-traditional students, to showcase any talents they had and to meet with other like-minded women to motivate each other. There are many networking opportunities held throughout campus, but what makes “#ShowYourStuff” unique is that the event is coordinated and run by a female student named Jaiden Earle. The event commenced with two performances from the uni-

versity’s Ebony Impact Gospel Choir. The student body choir performed songs of encouragement that had messages of not giving up and staying positive. The choir’s performances was a prominent factor for the beginning of the show as it got everyone in a positive and cheerful spirit before individual talents were showcased. Following The ODU Ebony Impact Gospel Choir’s performance was K’ala Fleming, a student and member of the choir who showcased her singing ability. She performed a gospel piece by Donald Lawrence titled "Encourage Yourself." The speaker introduced K’ala as a person who enjoys serving others and plans to do that as she pursues her intended major in Health Service Administration.

“Not enough students are running student events which is detrimental because it has an effect since it is student led."

“The song to me means that no matter what happens in life, I can only depend on God and he has a reason for everything. I just have to keep encouraging myself and others around me” K’ala said. During intermission, it was clear that singing wasn't the only talent that the women had. There were tables set up where women showcased their work. Included was art, culinary skills, blogging and more. The women

behind the talents interacted with people who were interested in their craft and served as a productive networking venture. “Not enough students are running student events which is detrimental because it has an effect since it is student led," Jaiden Earle, event coordinator, said. The event resumed with more talent displays such as poetry and ballet dancing. One student recited a poem that focused on issues of being a dark-

skinned female. Her poem brought to light the struggles dark-skinned females endured growing up in the U.S. The poem also addressed the fact that being accepted as dark skinned should not stop since the influence of social media has made it more acceptable in our society with hashtags such as “MelaninPoppin.” Followed by the poem was a ballet ensemble by a group of two women, where the women showcased their dancing and physical strengths through the art of dance.

This Week in History

Justin L.C. Ross Contributing Writer

Often, the smallest events in history have caused the largest ramifications for civilization as a whole. With that in mind, let the reader be reminded that no matter how small the effort, the potential for lasting change lies in every good deed. December 7, 1941 In the words of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, this day was “a day which will live in infamy,” as the Empire of Japan “suddenly and deliberately attacked” the U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor. December 8, 1941 With the exception of one vote, a nearly unanimous vote is made by Congress to declare war on Japan, thereby bringing the U.S. into WWII.

Briana Lindsay performs a dance routine. Photo by Stacie McCloud

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December 9, 1965 The beloved comic strip character “Charlie Brown” is brought to life on television for the first

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time in “Merry Christmas Charlie Brown!” December 10, 1948 The General Assembly of the United Nations formally adopts its Universal Declaration on Human Rights. December 11, 1946 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is founded. December 12, 1787 Pennsylvania becomes the second state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. December 13, 1978 The U.S. Government began stamping the Susan B. Anthony silver dollar. The first coin in American history honoring a woman. December 14, 1939 The Soviet Union was expelled from the League of Nations for its “Winter War” against the nation of Finland.

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Innovation Center Hosts NFK FWD Meet and Greet T.J. Thompson Staff Writer The ODU Innovation Center played host to the first meet and greet for a burgeoning organization calling itself "NFK FWD." Their mission is to organize a non-profit group dedicated to advancing the city by means of “technology for urban progress,” Nicole Carry, idea originator, said. Carry has been very active in the community. She most recently served as interim Norfolk City Council member for Ward 1 between July and August of this year. Now utilizing the

services and opportunities available to startups with the ODU Innovation center, she is pushing for technological progress in the city. Carry said her idea came from other cities. One example cited was Austin, TX and its group 'CityUp.' They provide integration of numerous aspects within the city such as health and human services, community improvements, safety and nightlife, using technology to create what is known as a smart city. NFK FWD plans on bringing together the city, businesses, nonprofits and citizens. Part of the vi-

sion Carry said would be to, “help the city, help HRT, help the schools altogether.” This organization would help bridge the technological gap between the public and private sectors. Bringing together the public and private sectors through technology would catapult Norfolk into the digital era like other major cities such as Columbus, Ohio and Amsterdam, Netherlands. One such way this collaboration could be used is through the GPS information on school buses and mass transit to ensure they are routed as efficiently as possible. Another example Carry shared

was with checking the water levels for flooding in Norfolk. With digital collaboration, this data could be shared to minimize the effects of flooding across the city. Carry discussed an ODU regional economic report claiming the entire Hampton Roads region could benefit from more collaboration such as that intended by NFK FWD. Although Carry admits we have a long way to go to see full regional cooperation between the seven cities, she would love to begin with Norfolk. NFK FWD is currently in the process of organizing thoughts into a

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non-profit. They are seeking people to sit on committees which would help navigate where businesses and the city could converge to share data to make the city operate more efficiently. There is already a digital presence for NFK FWD on Facebook and on their website. The next steps are to continue networking as well as develop the proper structure of the organization. They are seeking community input as well as members to move Norfolk forward into the technological future.

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'Mr. GQ Blue Scholarship Pageant' Politics Never Looked So Good

Briel Felton Contributing Writer In an interview with Elexiss Allison, the first vice president of the Rho Nu Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., it was said that the “Mr. GQ Blue Pageant” began in the early ‘90s. The vision was to have a male version of beauty pageants because they believed that men needed to be celebrated and uplifted as well as women, giving them confidence, public speaking skills and the gift of friendship. The pageant continued to thrive for this year’s 13th annual pageant. In the political-themed pageant, there were two contestants. Contestant number one was Drew Alexander Johnson: Swing State. He is a sophomore and is a criminal justice major. Contestant number two was John Royal: Foreign Policy. He is a junior and is double majoring in philosophy

and political science. The judges of the event were Katherine Pereras, the advisor for the undergraduate Rho Nu Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta, and Theo Perry, who was the first runner-up for the Mr. GQ Blue Pageant in 2012. For the “Business” portion of the event, Johnson wore a gray twill blazer with brown patched elbow pads, black slacks, black shoes with brown soles and a lavender pinstripe button up shirt. Royal wore a gray blazer, a crisp white button-up shirt, black slacks, a multi-colored striped tie and tan leather shoes. For the “Talent” portion of the event, both performed musically. Johnson performed a piano medley. He began with Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata,” which then blended into Drake’s “Hotline Bling,” and lastly into “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys. Royal sang “Someone Like You” by Adele and incorporated

phrases in French into the song. For the “Intimate” category, Johnson walked on stage in a dark, silk pajama ensemble, slippers and a grey tank top. He then took a wine glass and proceeded to pour sparkling grape juice in the cup. Royal came out in black and red checkered pants, suspenders and a bow tie. He tossed roses to the crowd. The “Evening Wear” portion was as sleek and suave as the contestants. Johnson, who was escorted by Miss Aiyanne Payne, wore all black from the torso up with a black and gray tie, gray slacks and black shoes. Royal, escorted by Miss Asia Winston, wore all black from the torso up with a striped tie, gray slacks and black shoes. The contestants remained on stage for the debate portion of the evening. The judges asked four questions: What skills do they have to help society? What woman, besides their

mother, has had the biggest impact on them? Do they think our elected government officials should be held accountable for the decisions they make? If they had the opportunity to have dinner with President-elect Donald Trump, what would they discuss? Both contestants answered to the best of their abilities. After deliberation, the contestants took the stage one last time. The first runner up, Mr. Rho Nu, was Mr. John Royal, leaving Drew Johnson with the title of Mr. GQ Blue. The pageant was a success. It is wonderful to see young men take the spotlight and showcase their talents, ambitions and diligence. It was apparent these two men worked very hard to get to this point, and Mr. GQ Blue and Mr. Rho Nu are titles worth having. The whole event was one filled with laughter, entertainment and smiles.

BITS OF A&E 96X Winter Meltdown Returns The local concert series presented by 96X will return for a sixconcert series this month. Typically held at the Ted Constant Center as a one-night event, the venue has been changed to The NorVa. The series will kick off Dec. 12 with Milky Chance and will continue with Local Natives on Dec. 13, Pierce the Veil on Dec. 15, The Head and The Heart on Dec. 17, Phantogram on Dec. 19 and close out nearly a week later on Dec. 28 with Bush. Tickets are on sale now.

Jacie Litz Staff Writer Finals week is a stressful time for any student, and even more so for student moms. On top of tests and final papers, moms also have to worry about doctor appointments, running kids around to activities and finding something for supper. With all of the increased stress, student moms need an escape. This list provides a few places close to campus that will help you find those quiet moments. 1. Borjo Coffeehouse Borjo is a staple for many students. Located just a short walk from campus at 4416 Monarch Way, the coffeehouse is the perfect place to grab a comfy chair and a great cup of joe. Borjo offers a variety of sandwiches and wraps for a quick bite. They also have teas, smoothies, beer and wine to quench anyone’s thirst. 2. La Herradura Mexican Restaurant Another quick walk from campus is La Herradura, or “La H” to many locals. Located at 4220 Monarch Way, this Mexican restaurant offers delicious hot meals. The sizable space never feels crowded and service is fast. To help unwind, order one of their large margaritas. Offered frozen or on the rocks, their specialty drink works wonders for any stresses. 3. The Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Gallery Free admission and located across the street from Borjo, this gallery offers interesting art and a calming atmosphere. Even though the space is small, not many students know about the gallery. With almost no crowd, one can enjoy the peace and quiet while appreciating the variety of art.

Naro Cinema Presents Second Annual ‘Filmily Fest’ Catch a dozen locally-produced short films at the Naro Cinema while networking with local film professionals. Attendees will vote on their favorite film and awards will be presented onsite. Y-Not will be selling pizza by the slice for two dollars, and O’Connor Brewing Co. will be selling their craft beer to benefit the Tidewater Arts Outreach. Doors open at 6 p.m. on Dec. 11. Tickets are on sale for $10.

4. Lactation Rooms Many moms on campus have no idea these rooms are available for students. Located throughout campus, reservations can be made for breastfeeding moms. The rooms are functional and offer privacy for expressing breast milk. Reservations can be made online or calling the Student Outreach Services.

Virginia Stage Company Brings ‘A Christmas Carol’ to Life Watch Charles Dickens’ original screenplay come to life with Patrick Mullins’ adaptation at the Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk. The tale of Scrooge’s transformation with a little help from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future is a classic that’s been told for generations. Students receive a special matinee discount with a valid ID. Show times are available Dec. 7-24. Women’s Center Announces 2017 ‘Vagina Monologues’ Save the date: Feb. 24, 25 and 26 the ODU Women’s Center will hold the annual benefit production of “The Vagina Monologues.” A comedic and eye-opening event, the production celebrates women’s sexuality and strength. Proceeds will support the YWCA South Hampton Roads to end violence against women and girls.

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5. Virginia Zoo The zoo seems like an unlikely place to unwind. However, with 53 acres of space and uncommonly warm weather, the zoo is a perfect place to de-stress. Located just minutes from campus, the zoo offers free admission to Norfolk college students. The fresh air and animal exhibits provide a great distraction from finals.

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Disney's 'Moana' Warms Up the Winter Box Office Robert Younger Contributing Writer It’s safe to say by this point that the Disney Princess machine is back in full force. “Moana,” the latest of the new lineup of Disney animated films, hit the box office this fall. While it treads on familiar territory (this is a Disney princess movie after all), it tells a complete and satisfying tale with the sort of scope and production values we’ve come to expect. It may be far from perfect, but “Moana” nonetheless remains a roaring good time and is definitely worth the watch. The plot begins with the legend of Te Fiti, a goddess who creates life, having her precious life stone taken by the mischievous demigod Maui (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson). On his way from fleeing, Maui is attacked by the lava creature Te Ka and ultimately ends up losing it, giving birth to a wave of darkness and monsters that begin to spread across the ocean. Fast-forward to many years later to the island of Motonui, where our heroine Moana (Auli Cravalho) is living in an idyllic village. Moana is the daughter of the village chieftain and

is destined to inherit his “throne." The problem is that unlike her father, a strict isolationist who fears ever leaving the island, Moana is an outgoing woman who believes all the answers to their problems lie outside the safe confines of Motonui. Things ultimately come to a head as the darkness spreading across the oceans begins to hit Motonui. The crops begin to die, the fish leave and their entire livelihood is in danger. Moana is ultimately tasked with seeking out Maui and Te Fiti’s life stone, returning it to the Goddess and stopping the darkness from destroying her home. Overall, it’s a familiar setup with a nice exotic island theme behind it. Of course, “Moana” is a Disney movie, so it should go without saying the production quality is top-notch. The animation is beautiful, if not outright stunning at times. The unique island aesthetic allows for the Disney animators to draw upon some innovative designs for their characters this time around. One scene includes an amusing, energetic chase sequence featuring tribal

coconuts. Still, as fun as it is, “Moana” is not a perfect movie and there are a couple nagging problems that stop it from being a true classic. Though the songs featured are good, the film could’ve used one or two less. A few are repeated once or twice throughout without any real reason aside from padding out the runtime. That leads into the other major criticism for the film: there is an excessive amount of padding. Things begin well, but come the second act there are a lot of moments that ultimately mean nothing for the film as a whole. Take, for instance, a bit where Maui seems to have lost his ability to control his magic. The film portrays it as a huge problem, but it gets resolved in less than ten minutes and is never brought up again. “Moana” has a number of these sorts of things scattered throughout that can seem distracting. Still, it is a fun movie and the way the climax plays out salvaged what was honestly a very bland villain. “Moana” is a must see for any Disney fan, and for those who are on the fence, go check it out.

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Holiday fashion is upon us. It’s time to pull out all the sequins, velvet and festive colors from last year. Sometimes finding fancy clothes that can be reused is difficult. Outfits for holiday parties, Christmas dinner and even New Year’s Eve are seldom worn anywhere else. The trick in buying festive apparel is to find pieces that can easily be recycled to wear year round. First of all, know your holiday fabrics. These remain mostly untouched year by year. Velvet dresses, tulle skirts, suede coats, sequin tops and bright red dresses are a festive fashion lover’s bread and butter. Thanks to the current ‘90s vibe, these fabrics can be used year round when paired with the proper casual pieces like denim and cargo. Wearing sequins and metallics can be especially tricky. They look more formal and seasonal. Even so, graphic designer and photographer Michèle Krüsi of the Fashion Fraction has mastered the mixing of metallics and casual wear. She used a classic striped top and a pleated metallic midi-skirt with an army jacket. This unique combination can double for class or a special event by taking off the jacket. The pleated midi skirt worn by Krüsi is an example of one of the best pieces to find for the holidays. You can keep it in your wardrobe for other occasions and it can double as a casual or fancier piece. The color does not need to be green or red – any color that fits with your current wardrobe will suffice. It could be worn professionally for occasions like job interviews or classy holiday parties. A surprisingly popular trend is the holiday romper. This a fun alternative from the habitual Christmas dress. The online shop “Hope’s” offers the perfect romper at $45.99. The “Leave a Little Sparkle Romper” has a

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tulle overlay of rose gold sequins, a beige liner, V-neck cut, long sleeves and pockets. This romper can be worn to any special occasion during the year. Another useful holiday item to look out for is a velvet dress. Yes, it is very festive, but anything velvet can be worn during fall and winter, and maybe even early spring if it’s the right color. The trick is to avoid anything trendy or fancy. A fitted waist that loosely flairs out to just above the knee is a flattering fit for any body structure. Layers of accessories can be added to spruce it up too. Holiday accessories are not much different from special occasion ones. Anything with gems, sparkles, festive colors or fur is perfect. Not only is emerald green a quintessential Christmas color, it is a popular shade for adding a pop of color to a simple ensemble. That plain velvet dress accented with an emerald statement necklace would stand out at a holiday party. There’s nothing wrong with showing your holiday spirit with a gaudy Christmas sweater either. Believe it or not, they are very popular this year. Anything with jingle bells, Christmas lights, candy canes or Christmas trees paraded on a sweater is acceptable for December. Or, if tacky is too much for you, traditional holiday sweaters with cable-knits or reindeer are classically festive. If you prefer more of a casual Christmas, then Nordic leggings decorated with reindeer and Aztec prints suffice. They are comfortable, yet festive. They also pair well with plain sweaters and riding boots. Dressing for the holidays is a fun excuse to show your festivity through personalized style. Wearing sequins and velvet is completely appropriate for holiday parties, but can also be worn casually around campus. Cheers to recycling holiday fashion!

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“If you ain’t here to party / take your ass back home,” is the lyric that best represents everything “24K Magic” is. The album reflects on the nostalgia of ‘80s and ‘90s R&B while still staying fresh for a modern audience. Bruno Mars has made himself known through catchy hooks and over-confident pop singles. While “24K Magic” doesn’t adhere to this traditional sound, the funk tone suits Mars. Even some of the more cheesy tracks such as “Versace on the Floor” grab the listener’s attention. While it does sound like something out of a bad ’90s romance film, the track is a

confident, well-layered love song. “Finesse” is the gold star of the album. It’s fun, upbeat and everything a pop artist should strive to sound like. Mars is known for his confident, overthe-top aesthetic, which is perfectly showcased in this track. “We out here drippin' in finesse / it don't make no sense,” sums up the theme of not only Mars, but also the album as a whole. Halle Berry makes her presence known on “Calling All my Lovelies.” The track is one of the more distinct ones of the album, telling a story of an unrequited love. The titular track “24K Magic” kicks off the album with its loud, synth-pop sound. While not as brash as some of

Mars’ earlier music, the track still remains a solid attention-grabber and a firm start to the album. Other tracks such as, “Chunky” and “Perm,” keep up the loud, party theme Mars’ established for the album. Each showcases Mars’ vocal range and his ability to tell a story, even if that story is about how he prefers his women. “24K Magic” dropped Nov. 18, late in a year of incredible music, but still holds it’s own. The album is a layered, R&B infused synth ballad. It’s fun, it’s relatable and it’s Bruno Mars –there’s not much to dislike.

The Griswolds

‘High Times for Low Lives’

The Aussie natives have taken a step back from their indie rock sound and have now produced an R&B infused pop album. No longer are The Griswolds amateur party planners, they are now bonafide rock stars. “High Times for Low Lives” epitomizes the ultimate party life with extravagant music and confident, self-assured lyrics. They’re smoking weed, they’re doing cocaine and they’re broken-hearted. Somehow, The Griswolds have managed to find an equilibrium between partying and channeling a more reflective side of themselves. The album, which dropped on Nov. 11, starts off loud and in your face. “Role Models” is, by all accounts, an epic pop song. As lead singer Christo-

pher Whitewall sings, “We just being delinquents / Pumping out bad decisions,” exemplifying the nonchalance of stardom. “Role Models” is just the beginning of this joy ride. While hit single “Outta My Head” tells a tale of heartbreak and resonates with The Griswold’s indie-rock roots, “Birthday” puts you right back in the middle of the party. The track features champagne, cocaine and everything in-between. Other tracks such as, “Feels So Right” and “Lookin’ For Love,” showcase the Justin Timberlake-like side of The Griswolds, with their overthe-top lyrics and rock base layered with synth. The lines, “I enjoy being a single guy / because love is hell,”

continue on the theme of cool, single party guy. “High Times for Low Lives” closes on a quiet note. The eponymous track shows the listener a different side of the party life. The lyrics, “Yeah I guess this must be bad for my health and / welcome to my living hell,” displays the darker side of the rock star life. Closing track, “I Want it All,” features Whitewall’s struggles with a broken heart. “High Times for Low Lives” is one of the most underrated of the year. The Griswolds have found an equilibrium of heartbreak and partying and made it into an epic R&B and indie album that is relatable and easy to dance to.

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In Flames ‘Battles’

In Flames have been struggling for almost their entire career to find their place in the metal music scene. Unfortunately, “Battles,” released on Nov. 11, only propels them towards the mainstream rock scene that no one wants to see them in. While not terrible, “Battles” is not the edgy metal album their fans want. It relies on memorable choruses and boring guitar riffs. It’s basically metal for people who don’t like metal. As low key as a metal album can be, “Battles” does open up on an aggressive front. “Drained” is an optimis-

tic start. Lead singer Ander Fridéns screams, “You ripped the heart out,” and the listener is immediately introduced to the anger that drives many of their songs. The second track off of the album, “The End,” is equally as promising. It’s catchy, has a guitar solo and is just your classic metal rock song. Fridéns screams about running away and existential crises. The middle of “Battles” is where it gets a bit boring. The tracks “Before I Fall” and “Here Until Forever” are presented more as rock rather than

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metal. Each track sounds more like the last and it’s easy for the listener to lose interest. The last saving grace of the album is “Save Me.” It’s heavy and loud as Fridéns begs for someone to save him. “I’m afraid I’d lose it all,” he sings as the heavy guitar riffs and drum beats carry on in the background. “Battles” doesn’t hold the artistic integrity that earlier In Flames albums may have, but if you’re willing to take it as it is, it isn’t bad. There’s nothing unique about it and for any diehard metal fan, it falls short.

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MONARCH MOVIE MINUTE Mind Blown

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Straight to DVD

‘Morris from America’ 2016 | R | 91 min.

A loner, Morris Gentry (Markees Christmas) has every reason to feel out of place. He’s forcefully been moved from his home in New York City to the strange terrain of Germany due to a promotion his dad received. Though he has an understanding of the language, he still has trouble communicating with the other kids. The only friends Morris seems to have is his father (Craig Robinson), who educates his young son in the world of old school hip-hop. Their bond is only strengthened by the death of Morris’s mother, a tragic pain

that the father and son have trouble communicating to each other. Their relationship is ultimately tested when Morris begins falling for a girl at his youth center. The two must now come to terms with the idea of growing up and the distance that comes with it. Much of the brilliance that comes from “Morris from America” stems from the performances of Christmas and Robinson. Even though this is the first feature film for child actor Christmas’s resume, his lead performance in the film shows that he is destined for a promising acting career.

While “Morris from America” stands out with it's terrific and sincere performances from the leads, the film does tend to be a bit predictable. The film is a coming-of-age tale, and with that comes the clichés that the screenplay fails to escape from. There is enough in the actual story to entertain and care about, but it’s also a story we’ve seen many times over. Still, “Morris from America” is still something to look out for. This film is available on Amazon Prime. Courtesy Beachside Films

‘The Sea of Trees’ 2015 | PG-13 | 110 min.

When Arthur Brennan (Matthew McConaughey) feels he has nothing left to live for, he leaves everything behind and travels to Japan. It’s there that he travels to Aokigahara, also known as the suicide forest, to end his life. As he begins the process of guzzling down pills to kill himself, he comes across Takumi (Ken Watanabe) trying to find his way out of the forest. Having no idea where the path out of the forest is, the two begin a trek through Aokigahara to find an escape. While traveling, Arthur begins to reflect on the reasons that

brought him to the forest, which the audience sees through flashbacks. As their walk becomes much more dangerous and challenging, the two begin to find that there is hope for the both of them. Since his comeback in 2011, Matthew McConaughey has appeared in a slew of films where he shines with standout performances. The same can be said about “Sea of Trees,” with McConaughey giving another solid performance. Sadly, it isn’t enough to bring life into this drama. For every good scene that McConaughey manages to carry, two or three more

scenes of fake sincerity slowly creep behind. Initially an attempt to create a meaningful drama about second chances, “Sea of Trees” squanders all of its potential and talents by playing out a story that’s best labeled as dismal. This isn’t McConaughey’s crowning achievement in acting. Even if it was, though, it still wouldn’t be enough to save “Sea of Trees” from an awful script and a true groaner of an ending. This film is available on Amazon Prime.

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‘Into the Forest’ 2015 | R | 101 min.

In today’s pop culture, the theme of survival is one that is very prevalent in regards to a post-apocalyptic setting. Although the world hasn’t come to an end yet, audiences still enjoy pondering what it takes to survive. “Into the Forest” is a remarkably fresh take on the subject. After a mass power outage leaves sisters Nell (Ellen Page) and Eva (Evan Rachel Wood) in a state of disarray for weeks, their father attempts to guide the girls, who rely heavily on their technology. When unforeseen circumstances leave the sisters with-

out their father, they must learn to fend for themselves and work together until the power comes back on. Much of this movie is hard to watch, but never in a grotesque way. While shows and movies such as “The Walking Dead” ask if survival means turning into a monster, “Into the Forest” takes a more subtle and mature approach. This is a film about struggling to bring home enough food so you don’t starve, a story about maintaining relationships with the ones closest to you when times are at their hardest. This is true survival that isn’t

explored often in media. Although the plot can be erratic at times, the themes are never lost. With excellent performances from both Page and Wood mixed with a strong script, “Into the Forest” is a remarkable watch. This is a movie that will sink its claws into the viewer and unforgivingly refuses to let go until the final frame. This film is available on Amazon Prime.

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Monarchs Take Down Big Green Jordan Baker (0) politely reminding Guilien Smith (14) who's house he's in. Photo by Kam Nedd

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In the Paint

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Off Turnovers

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2nd Chance 12 7

Fast Break 5 2

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SPORTS RECAP Two Lady Monarch Field Hockey Players Named to All-Region Team

Senior back Megan Byas and junior forward Danielle Grega were named to the 2016 Longstreth/National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division (NFHCA) I All- South Region second team. This was Byas second time in her career receiving this honor while its Grega’s first. Jennie Simms Named Conference USA Player of the Week Simms was named player of the week for the week of Nov. 28. In a loss against Duke at Cameron Indoor stadium she scored 33 points on 12-of-17 shooting from the field and 5-of-8 from the three. Following that game Simms had had a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds in a win over North Carolina Central. Romero Wins Mat Town Freshman wrestler Abner Romero won first place at 165 lbs. at the Mat Town tournament in Lock Haven, PA. He won four matches without being defeated to secure his first collegiate tournament crown. Romero’s freshman teammates Kevin Budock and Will Verallis placed third. Four Monarch Athletics Teams Earned 100 Percent Graduation Rate

In a report released by the NCAA ODU’s men’s tennis, field hockey, women’s golf and women’s tennis all received the perfect graduation rate. Also men’s basketball, men’s tennis and football were well above the national average. “Here at ODU, we’re experiencing new heights of academic success because it’s a priority for President John R. Broderick and Director of Athletics Dr. Wood Selig, as well as the coaches,” Senior Associate Athletic Director Randale Richmond said. Former Monarch Long Snapper Waived by Washington Redskins Last season Rick Lovato became the first Monarch to play in an NFL regular season game. The former All-American made his way back onto an NFL roster two weeks ago replacing injured Redskins long snapper Nick Sundberg before being waived before their game against the Arizona Cardinals.

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Harry Howard Jr. Sports Editor In their first game following a seventh place finish in the Battle 4 Atlantis the Monarchs defeated Dartmouth 59-47 at the Ted Constant Center despite being down one starter. Prior to the game ODU head coach Jeff Jones announced that starting forward Zoran Talley would be suspended for violation of team rules. Talley's return has not been determined but he will not be on the court for the next two games against Townson and Rhode Island. “It was a grind-it-out game as usual,” ODU guard Jordan Baker said. ODU had a poor shooting night making just 17-of-59 shots from the

field but took a 12 point lead halfway through the first half. At the halftime buzzer they led 33-22 with Ahmad Caver pacing the offense with 10 points. The winless Big Green squad would not go away as they cut their halftime deficit to two by going on a 14-5 run seven minutes into the second half. With 7:34 remaining ODU was still ahead of Dartmouth 43-41. "Give Dartmouth credit, they played really hard and that was a hardfought game.For the most part, our defense was pretty dang good, but we just struggled to put the ball in the basket," Jones said. The Monarchs only managed to make three field goals in the second

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half but their stingy defense allowed them to control the game. Dartmouth had just as bad of a night from the field as they made just 35.6 percent of their shots. Evan Boudreaux led the Big Green offense with 16 points and shot the best percentage of any player to step on the floor. “When you struggle the way we did, and have, to put the ball in the basket, it makes the task that much harder," Jones said. Jordan Baker tied Caver for the team lead in points as he shot 40 percent from the field and knocked down 3-of-4 three pointers. “I’ve been working on that shot. Working on being shot ready. I was ready to drill it, and I did," Baker said.

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Lady Monarchs Win on Education Day Harry Howard Jr. Sports Editor In its sixth annual Education Day game, the Lady Monarchs defeated Dartmouth in a dominating fashion by a score of 82-56. The Ted was roaring with a record crowd of 8,563, with 7,813 fans being students from 33 different Norfolk schools. "It was an unbelievable turnout. I want to thank President Broderick and Athletic Director Dr. Wood Selig for seeing the vision with this. At the end of the day, it's about the kids. For us to have the opportunity with this game, it means a lot, and not just to our program, but our community," ODU head coach Karen Barefoot said. Senior Jennie Simms spearheaded the Lady Monarchs offense with season-high 35 points on 13-of-24 shooting and hauled in 10 rebounds for her third double-double of the season. "My shots were falling today early,"

Simms said. Simms came out on fire scoring the first 10 points of the game guiding the Lady Monarchs to a 15-point lead at the end of the first quarter. Through the first 16 minutes of the contest, Simms outscored Dartmouth by herself 19-16. “We knew that we had to go out in the first five minutes to make a statement,” Barefoot said. ODU continued to make a statement as they increased their lead to 24 points at halftime. Senior forward Destinee Young was the second leading scorer for the Lady Monarchs with 10 points and also grabbing 13 rebounds for her fourth double-double of the season. Freshman forward Manaya Jones added eight points. "I love it, it's my favorite game of the year. I always get up for it," Young said. Coming into the game Dartmouth was averaging 36.8 rebounds per game this season but were outpaced considerably by ODU on the glass.

The Lady Monarchs controlled the boards all game long holding a 50-29 rebounding margin. “That’s what we’ve been working on. We took it to another level though, in practice. That team is a great offensive team.We had to make sure they were one-and-done in possessions,” Barefoot said. ODU held the Big Green to just 36.1 percent shooting. "We have really stepped our defensive game. We've taken it to another level, we always talk about how defense generates our offense. That's really important for us to continue to do that," Barefoot said. Dartmouth's junior center Olivia Smith led them in scoring with 14 points but struggled to make shots making just 6-of-16 of her attempts from the field while junior guard Kate Letkewicz tallied nine points "Dartmouth never quit. They kept working and they are a good team," Barefoot said.

Makayla Timmons (2) following through on her jump shot. Photo by Kam Nedd

Students cheer for the Lady Monarchs. Photo by Kam Nedd

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Off Turnovers

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2nd Chance 19 8

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Beware of AT&T's New 'Zero-Rated' Service Ross Reelachart Technology Editor

The announcement of AT&T’s new “DirecTV Now” video streaming service on Nov. 29 may signal the beginning of a dark time in the fight for net neutrality and free market practices within the telecommunications market. “DirecTV Now” appears to be a seemingly enticing offer of various streaming packages on a per month basis. These packages could include HBO, but lack 4K and DVR support as well as having a two stream limit. The most distressing part of the announcement, however, is buried underneath marketing speak. "And, if you’re an AT&T Mobility customer, DIRECTV will pick up the tab for data to help you achieve all your binge-worthy goals. Data Free TV means you won’t use your AT&T mobile data for watching DIRECTV NOW or FreeVIEW in the App. Fullscreen will also cover your data for streaming in the Fullscreen App on the AT&T mobile network," according to the AT&T announce-

ment. competitor is For most peomore expenple, this seems sive by the like a good ofvery situation fer of free stuff. they locked To net neutralyou into, unity advocates, less you want this is a clear to move somePhoto by Aurich Lawson exercise of “zerowhere else. rating,” which is the practice of not This practice of zero-rating, while charging end users with for data used appearing like an audacious attack on by specific applications. It is also a net neutrality now, is unfortunately practice that runs counter to the no- not a new thing with Verizon starttion of fair market competition being their own zero-rating practice in cause it means AT&T can still charge February. Last year, Comcast began end users, or charge users even more, implementing an almost identical for using competing services (i.e. ev- policy with its own “Stream” service, ery streaming and video service you which also worked in conjunction probably already use like Netflix, with the implementation of arbitrary Hulu, YouTube, etc.). data caps. Combined, these two poliBasically, this announcement co- cies meant most users would run up vertly says that if you use anything to their data caps rapidly and incur besides AT&T’s services on an AT&T charges for using their internet as they network, you’re going to be hit with would normally. extra charges, discouraging you from Zero-rating seems like a good using other products or services you choice for consumers at first glance might own, prefer or want. Then, once because it allows them to use their you’re already stuck into their service, internet or stream more without they can begin charging you as much incurring costs. But those costs, deas they want because switching to a rived from data caps, are arbitrary

TECH IN A SEC Senate Fails to Thwart Rule 41 Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) failed to block alteration to the US criminal procedure rule 41. This new alternation will allow the FBI to hack any computer anywhere as long as they have a search warrant, regardless of where the actually search warrant came from. The rule also allows judges to issue warrants to search computers, even without knowing who the owner of the computer is. This new change took effect on Dec. 1. FIFA 17 Pays Tribute to Chapecoense Team After all but three members of Brazil’s Chapecoense soccer team were killed in a plane crash while traveling to Columbia, soccer video game FIFA 17 is offering the team’s crest and kit for free to all players. It included an English and Portuguese message reading, “Wear this kit and crest in support of the friends, family, and fans of Chapeoense.” ASA Rules That ‘No Man’s Sky’s’ Advertising Was Not Misleading Upon release, space exploration simulator “No Man’s Sky” was met with harsh criticism for not living up to its lofty hype. Some gamers levied false advertising complaints against it. Now the Advertising Standards Authority, an independent regulator in the UK, ruled that “No Man’s Sky” was not at fault for raising gamers’ expectations to unreachable heights. Netflix Now Allows Offline Viewing After hearing the desire of customers to watch their content without a Wi-Fi connection, Netflix announced on Nov. 30 that they will begin allowing offline viewing on IOS and Andriod phones. The feature comes as a ‘download’ option on some of their videos, seemingly limited mostly to Netflix original content. Pokemon Sun and Moon Catch All the Records Before their official release, Pokemon Sun and Moon became the most pre-ordered game in Nintendo’s history. Now they have become the fastest-selling games in Nintendo’s history in the Americas. Within the first two weeks of release, they sold 3.7 million units, which is an 85 percent increase over the previous entries.

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to begin with. While networks do have a limited capacity to serve all users, the notion that capping data usage can somehow prevent consumers from “clogging” or slowing down the network is a false one. It’s a policy that really only targets the most high-end users while extracting extra profit from the majority of average users, according to an analysis by Ars Technica. The capacity of a network doesn’t suddenly diminish or grow overnight, and neither does a consumer’s usage of it. They’re just being told that they can use it less, unless they pay more. This is an unfortunate move by AT&T, and the FCC’s own net neutrality policies are half-measures at best. Considering that the presidentelect’s administration seems intent on undoing net neutrality efforts by the FCC’s current chair, according to DSLReports, and his telecom transition team is filled with people from the telecom companies, net neutrality may be on its way out.

2016 Game Awards

Overwatch Game of the Year, ESports Game of the Year, Best Multiplayer Inside Best Independent Game, Best Art Direction Pokémon Go Best Mobile/Handheld Game, Best Family Game Doom Best Music/Sound Design, Best Action Game Rez Infinite Best VR Game Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Best Narrative, Best Performance (Nolan North) That Dragon, Cancer Games for Impact Dishonored 2 Best Action/Adventure Game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt–Blood and Wine Best Role-Playing Game Street Fighter V Best Fighting Game Civilization VI Best Strategy Game Forza Horizon 3 Best Sports/Racing Game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Most Anticipated Game Blizzard Entertainment Best Game Direction Hideo Kojima Industry Icon Award Enderal: The Shards of Order Best Fan Creation Marcelo "Coldzera" David (SK Gaming) ESports Player of the Year Cloud9 ESports Team of the Year Boogie2988 Trending Gamer

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: A Breakdown Audra Reigle Assistant Technology Editor The day after we celebrate and tell everyone how thankful we are for the things in our lives, we rush to the stores to get the best deals on things we don't have in our lives (but want anyway). Black Friday and Cyber Monday are perhaps the biggest shopping days in the country, but since the inception of Cyber Monday, a term coined by Shop.org in 2005, there has been the question of which day attracts the most attention by consumers. On the weekend of Black Friday, the average of total holiday purchases by spenders was $310.86, according to the National Retail Federation's Retail Insight Center. When that is broken down into the holiday gifts purchased over the weekend, the average of the spenders is $243.76. The totals shown here reflect purchases made by adults ages 18 and over. In terms of what consumers purchased over the Black Friday weekend, 49.8 percent of the items purchased fell into clothing and clothing accessories category. Items in the flowers and plants category were the lowest at three percent. When it came to where the shoppers went for their

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deals, 50.9 percent of them went to department stores. Purchases made at thrift stores and other resale shops came in at 5.1 percent. The percentage of adults ages 18 and over who said that one to ten percent of their purchases were driven by Black Friday sales came in at 5.3 percent. That is lower than the percentage of adults ages 18 and over who said that none of their purchases were on sale, which was seven percent of consumers. The percentage of adults

This year’s Cyber Monday sales was the biggest in history, according to Fortune. A total of $3.45 billion was spent during Cyber Monday. Many retailers, like Walmart and Target, started their sales prior to Cyber Monday, but it didn’t seem as if that hurt sales. The afternoon update by Adobe Digital Insights said that 65 percent of Cyber Monday purchases were done on a desktop while 25 percent of them were done on a smartphone. Tablets made up 10 percent of the purchases made. While Sony’s PlayStation 4 was one of the most popular products, game consoles have seen an increase in prices since Black Friday. Other popular items were the recently released Pokemon Sun and Moon, Samsung’s Courtesy Flickr 4k TVs and the iPad Air 2. Compared to last year, conwho said that all of their purchases sumers spent less money on Black were on sale came in at 36.2 percent. Friday. The average total of holiday Of the 78.3 percent of adults 18 and purchases dropped $8.78 from last over that said they owned smart- year’s total of $319.64. Cyber Monday phones, 43.7 percent of them also said saw a 12.1 percent increase in sales that they did not intend to use their from 2015, according to USA Today. smartphones to do research or make Tamara Gaffney, Adobe’s principal purchases. When it comes to tablet analyst, said that it was “incredible usage, 51.5 percent of adults 18 and that Black Friday inched so close to over said that they had a tablet, but Cyber Monday this year, generating 47.1 percent of them did not intend to only $110 million less in online sales.” use it for research or purchases.

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The Rental House (Part 4) by Trisha Reese

anni trudges down the school hallway alongside dozens of other high school sophomores, and yawns. She didn’t sleep a wink. Everywhere she goes she can still hear that hoarse whisper, I see you. She shudders as she opens her locker. Three-ringed binder, green notebook, standard four-function calculator; it all gets shoved roughly into her backpack as she tries to shake off the chill. “Hey, you’re Danni, right?” Danni jumps and whips around at the sound of the voice. “Whoa, sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you.” It’s a boy. He’s tall, with thick brown hair, brown eyes, and a green and white letterman jacket. And he’s definitely not a ghost. “Oh, hi,” she says shyly, closing up her locker and shouldering her bag. “Sorry, I, uh, didn’t see you there.” “That’s alright. I’m Sam, we’re in the same homeroom.” He smiles, revealing straight, pearly white teeth. “That’s right, I remember you,” Danni says, though she certainly does not remember him. She runs a hand through her hair and looks away. “Can I walk you to the bus?” Sam asks, but Danni doesn’t hear him. Instead, her hand flies to her neck, where she feels someone’s cold, wet breath. “Aare you okay?” “I’m fine,” Danni says, blushing. “My mom’s picking me up.” “Oh, okay then . . . See you around, I guess.” Sam smiles awkwardly and saun-

ters away, rubbing the back of his head. Danni sighs and goes in the opposite direction, towards the school’s main doors. This is how most of her social encounters have turned out today. Starting off with potential, ending with other person walking away feeling confused. She waves at the desk attendant as she passes her, and pushes her way out of the creaky, faded front doors. Her mother’s blue van is parked right across the street. “Well, how was it?” her mother asks as she climbs into the car. “It was . . . fine.” “Just fine?” “Class went well; I like all of my teachers. Making new friends is going to be hard.” Danni places her backpack between her feet and puts her seatbelt on. The car is warm, and smells like the pine air freshener hanging from the rear view mirror. “I’m sorry, honey,” he mother says as she starts to drive. “I’m sure things will look up soon. You’ve just got to keep trying, you know?” She smiles. Danni holds in a sigh, and forces herself to smile back when another chill washes over her. She shudders and wraps her arms around herself. “Are you cold? I can turn the heat up.” “No Mom, I’m good.” Danni spends the rest of the ride listening to her mother talk about preparations for the holidays, and for dinner, and her to-do list for this week, and all the while all Danni can think of is what happened last night. For a moment she entertains the idea of telling her mother about it, but quickly tosses the idea aside.

When they finally pull onto their street, the first thing Danni notices is a head of curly hair and a familiar catthemed backpack, and suddenly she’s fuming. This is his fault; she knows it. She tells her mother to let her out at the driveway, where she strides to the other side of the street, toward the boy whose cheeky, triumphant grin lights up his face. “How was last night?” he asks innocently, holding a book to his chest. “What did you do?” Danni grabs him by the front of his shirt. The boy puts his hands up, still grinning. “I didn’t do anything, Danni. What happened?” “I couldn’t open my drawer, and then somebody whispered to me, while I was alone in my room. How’d you get in there, huh? Who’d you pay to sneak up on me?” “I didn’t do anything! Why is it so difficult for you to believe that your century-old house might be haunted?” “Because it’s ridiculous, kid.” “So’s hearing voices!” Cat Pack isn’t smiling anymore. He yanks his shirt out of Danni’s grip and backs away. “Tonight will be worse. You won’t deny it, then. You’ll see! And once you believe me, then you’ll be nicer.” He holds up his book, The Secrets of the Spirit World, and finishes with, “You’ll need me before Wednesday, that’s for sure.” He takes off running, leaving Danni stranded at the bus stop, alone, hoping to God that he’s wrong, that this is all just some kind of trick. But what if it’s not?

Het Zand by Austin Peters

I’ve been reflecting most my time, on German markets, foothills, French wine. I’ve been wasting, most my time recalling Irish bathrooms and Dutch lies. Belgian hatred, the only point of unity between uncomfortable silence in commonality, and a family of 6 making bearable us 4. Back in the states, it’s much easier to see what you did and didn’t, mean to me.

A Nonexistent Slice of Pie by Austin Peters

Lately, it seems like I care more about the coffee in my hand, The gas in my van, The money in my wallet

Under Realized Gravity

Than the loved ones I hold dear. And anyone who knows me, Knows that that's not me.

The clouds appear waves as if we were sunken under their shroud As if the air we breathe was drowned under realized gravity Petrified by the notion, we watch the clouds accumulate and sink, Falling to our face the contained precipitation in the form of toxic rain.

Driving around and looking down, Under the bridge I see 5 or 6 kids. Obviously up to no good, But having a better time than I would.

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Lately it seems like I care more, About the things I spend my money on, Than the people I spend my time with, And that's just fucked up.

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