Mace & Crown - February 8, 2017

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PROTEST ON CAMPUS

Photo by Adam Flores

Erin Sudek Assistant News Editor

The heavy beat of a drum conducted the chants of the hundreds of students, faculty and Norfolk citizens who were protesting President Donald Trump’s recent executive order regarding immigration.

The signs they proudly held above their heads depicted their outrage, with sayings like “Fight for Humanity,” “No Hate, No Fear, Refugees Are Welcome Here” and “What happened

to All Lives Matter?”

The protest, which was organized by the ODU Democrats, was held in front of Webb Center on Jan. 31.

“All these people are sending a message that ODU, Norfolk and the United States does not stand for this and that we do not hate Muslims. We have to show the world that we are ready to stand up for Muslim rights,” Jake Dafoe, Vice President of the ODU Democrats, said.

Protesters demonstrated their anger at what they believed to be an

unfair and discriminatory order by the president.

“If I have a valid visa or a green card and I’m not a terrorist, why do I have to be banned? This is so unfair.

My father-in-law, who is Egyptian, is coming and I’m afraid that he will not be able to come now. I know Egypt is not on the list, but I heard they are going to be adding more countries, so I’m a little bit anxious about this,” Ph.D. student Hind Aldabagh said. see PROTEST, page A4

Should You Make The 'Switch?'

Daija Marrow Contributing Writer Nintendo seems to be attempting to keep pace with competitors Sony and Microsoft as they promote their upcoming console, Nintendo Switch.

While this platform is more like a modern console than its predecessor, Nintendo is taking risks with Switch that it hasn’t with previous platforms by offering new services and collaborating with foreign software companies. These leaps of faith could be the deciding factor of the Switch's success in the market against the Xbox and Playstation.

As the console gains popularity as its release nears, customers hoping to pre-order it are being turned away by

stores to avoid the risk of overselling the product. Although Nintendo is historically known for it’s strategic practice of understocking, there may be a glimmer of hope for those unable to secure a reservation. “Nintendo has announced that it’s ending the production of the Wii U,” according to Forbes. The discontinuation of the Wii U guarantees an increase in the supply of the Switch. An increase in supply doesn't imply a good product, but Nintendo's changes are meant to attract a fresh crowd and prevent competition with itself.

Unlike in the past, Nintendo has announced that, “paid online Switch service will launch in the fall.” The services can be activated through the Nintendo ID and created from

a player's Nintendo account. A free trial for the service launches in March per the release of, and is limited to, the Switch. When the trial has ended, online multiplayer will not be accessible until the fee is paid. As of now, a price has not been named. A positive aspect of this new feature is that a free NES or Super NES game will be offered every month with new multiplayer compatibility, as well as the upgrade of dedicated servers. This has not sat well with many gamers, who only merely tolerated the existence of a subscription fee for other consoles, and who hoped Nintendo would not continue that trend. see SWITCH, page D1

On Court With Adam Moundir

Zach Moeller Copy Editor

As a 5-year-old boy, Adam Moundir had no idea he would be a nationally-ranked tennis star in the U.S. The little boy did not realize at the time that through tennis he would travel the world and make the closest friends he could ask for.

The junior-classman has done a lot of growing since his days in his hometown of Lucerne, both physically and mentally. The 6-foot-3 Moundir has

also grown in his tennis skills, which he attributes to ODU’s tennis program.

“I really wanted to play college tennis because it allows you to get better to go pro someday. In Europe they don’t have college sports, so coming to America was important,” Moundir said in a thick, but clear, accent.

While additional practice will only help Moundir get closer to his dream of being a professional, the Swiss man already has a leg up on many of his

peers. For as long as he can remember he has been surrounded by the sport, thanks in part to both his father and his uncle and their love of the game.

The two men grew up working as ball boys at a tennis club, allowing them to develop a fascination that would be passed down to Adam.

As Moundir grew and excelled at his sport, he realized he had to take the next step in his progression – coming to the U.S. Because European countries don’t have collegiate sports,

athletes must either go to the States to continue their journey or have the skill to go pro right after secondary school, which is much easier said than done.

While Moundir had talked to a couple of other universities, he immediately felt a connection to ODU after they reached out to him.

“I came and I loved it. I signed right then,” Moundir said. “I liked ODU, so I signed, I didn’t even think twice.”

Moundir’s recruiting trip to ODU

was not only significant because it landed him a spot on a college tennis team, but also because it was his first time in the U.S. Since he started school in August of 2014, Moundir has gotten chances to see other parts of the U.S. thanks to tennis. While he cites Washington, D.C. as one of his favorite American cities, Moundir’s favorite place in the country holds sentimental value. see MOUNDIR, page C1

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Crime Log

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JANUARY 29 A vehicle break-in was reported to have occurred on Melrose Parkway at 3 a.m.

FEBRUARY 3 A vehicle theft was reported to have occurred on Pennsylvania Avenue at 12 a.m.

JANUARY 29 Vandalism was reported to have occurred on 41st Street at 12 p.m.

JANUARY 31 A vehicle theft was reported to have occurred on 40th Street at 7:30 p.m.

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Date

Category

Location

Incident Number

Agency

2/4/2017

VANDALISM

800 BLOCK 49TH ST

Norfolk Police

170204000075

2/3/2017

VANDALISM

600 BLOCK W 29TH ST

Norfolk Police

170203000096

2/3/2017

LARCENY-FROM AUTO

4000 BLOCK COLLEY AV

Norfolk Police

170204000004

2/3/2017

LARCENY-FROM AUTO

700 BLOCK PENNSYLVANIA AV

Norfolk Police

170203000021

2/2/2017

LARCENY-FROM AUTO

NA

Norfolk Police

170203000029

2/2/2017

VANDALISM

NA

Norfolk Police

170203000029

2/2/2017

LARCENY-FROM AUTO

4600 BLOCK MAYFLOWER RD

Norfolk Police

170203000015

2/1/2017

LARCENY (ALL OTHERS)

1000 BLOCK W 39TH ST

Norfolk Police

170201000120

2/1/2017

ROBBERY-INDIVIDUAL

800 BLOCK 36TH ST

Norfolk Police

170201000112

2/1/2017

LARCENY-FROM AUTO

4600 BLOCK MAYFLOWER RD

Norfolk Police

170202000045

2/1/2017

LARCENY-FROM BUILDING

4100 BLOCK HAMPTON BLVD

Norfolk Police

170202000043

1/31/2017

LARCENY-PARTS FROM AUTO

800 BLOCK W 40TH ST

Norfolk Police

170201000101

1/31/2017

VANDALISM

800 BLOCK 44TH ST

Norfolk Police

170201000070

1/31/2017

BURGLARY-RESIDENCE

600 BLOCK W 28TH ST

Norfolk Police

170201000044

1/31/2017

LARCENY-FROM AUTO

NA

Norfolk Police

170201000016

1/31/2017

LARCENY (ALL OTHERS)

1000 BLOCK 35TH ST

Norfolk Police

170131000010

1/31/2017

LARCENY-FROM AUTO

1200 BLOCK WOODROW AV

Norfolk Police

170131000018

1/31/2017

LARCENY (ALL OTHERS)

1500 BLOCK MAURY CRES

Norfolk Police

170131000020

1/30/2017

SHOPLIFTING AND CONCEALMENT 800 BLOCK W 21ST ST

Norfolk Police

170130000094

1/30/2017

VANDALISM

900 BLOCK W 26TH ST

Norfolk Police

170131000049

1/30/2017

VANDALISM

600 BLOCK RHODE ISLAND AV

Norfolk Police

170131000031

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Students Protest Executive Order on Immigration

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Aldabagh and a friend that did not wish to be named said they have two Iranian friends that got student visas to come to the university, but cannot now because of the order, which is similar to the stories of many other international students.

However, not everyone participated in the protest. Others watched on, questioning or disagreeing with the opinion of the protesters.

“I think there’s a good side and a bad side. People think this is a bad thing because they’re seeing innocent people not being allowed into the country, but it also could act as a net to keep bad people out of the country at the same time,” freshman Austin Nistle said.

This specific executive order calls for considerable changes to immigration in order to “protect its citizens from foreign nationals who intend to commit terrorist attacks

and to prevent the admission of foreign nationals who intend to exploit United States immigration laws for malevolent purposes.”

“I think the ban is good. I don’t want more terrorists coming here,” freshman Chris Adolphi said when talking about his fear of terrorist attacks.

The order bans immigration for the next 90 days from “countries of particular concern,” which is comprised of all Muslim-dominant countries including Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen, so far.

Furthermore, no refugees may be admitted into the U.S. for 120 days.

After this period, future refugee admissions are capped at 50,000 per year, which is less than half the amount previously accepted into the U.S. The order also gives preference to the acceptance of Christian refugees over Muslim refugees from

LOCAL NEWS Find Your Perfect Match Participate in “The Dating Game” hosted by Success Without Limitations on Feb 9. The event will have one student sign up to be selected as the bachelor or bachelorette, while other students sign up to be contestants. Contestants will be asked questions by the bachelor/bachelorette without the ability to see them and decide which one has the best answers based on their interests.

The event will take place in the North Café located in Webb Center from 7-10 p.m. For more information, contact SWL at successwithoutlimitations@gmail.com.

Learn About African Inspired Dances To celebrate African American Heritage Month, the Women’s Center will be hosting an “AfroBeats Zumba” night with guest Zumba dancer Rita Cohen. Listen to traditional African songs while Cohen talks about African inspired dances. The event will take place on Feb. 9 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Hampton/ Newport News Rooms located in Webb Center.

Defining Healthy and Unhealthy LGBT Relationships The Office of Intercultural Relations along with The Office of Counseling Services will be hosting an “LGBT Love and Relationships” discussion to talk about the aspects of healthy and unhealthy relationships within the LGBT community. The discussion will take place on Feb. 14 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the River Rooms located in Webb Center. To RSVP, call 683-4406

by Feb. 10.

Off-Campus Living 101 Find out if living off-campus is right for you. Learn how to find affordable off-campus housing at “Off-Campus Living 101” hosted by the Off-Campus Student Life Office and the SGA. They will be hosting multiple sessions throughout the month of February discussing how to live off-campus safely along with knowing how to deal with landlords. Sessions will be held Feb. 2, 8, 13 and 14 throughout various locations in the Webb Center. Call 683-3442 for more information.

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the Middle East, which has become the main hot point in this extremely controversial executive order.

“People come here to make a better life for themselves and their children and we need to welcome them, not ban them because they might be ‘potentially dangerous’ because of their religion. That man over there might be potentially dangerous, but you wouldn’t know that just by looking at him,” junior Courtney Young said.

“To be clear, this is not a Muslim ban, as the media is falsely reporting. This is not about religion, this is about terror and keeping our country safe,” President Trump said, who is being accused of religious discrimination.

Nonetheless, people are still

showing their opposition to his demands.

Ph.D. student and President of the Muslim Student Association, Herish Hussein, is just one of about 50 students and faculty being directly affected by this executive order.

Hussein is from Iraq and has lived in Norfolk for five years. He had plans of building a life here, but he explained how this order is threatening this dream.

“My wife is 39 weeks pregnant and she had plans to invite her mother in the summer time, but recently all these plans got canceled out. I also had plans to apply for a job, but now I can’t because I cannot get a work visa,” Hussein said.

Hussein also expressed the sadness he and the Muslim community

T.J. Thompson Staff Writer

Race is a tough topic for Americans to discuss. What better place to turn than to a voice that has been trusted on public radio for more than a decade?

Michele Norris was just the person to discuss race in America Thursday night as a speaker in the President’s Lecture Series. Norris hosted NPR’s “All Things Considered” for more than a decade.

The conversation Thursday night was blunt and candid. Norris made the story personal. In the journey to write a book about how America talks about race, she began with her family.

“When I would visit my relatives, they were having an interesting conversation about race as well. There are members of my family who are deeply conservative and yet when they saw him behind that desk in the oval office, something shifted and they started to share their stories,” Norris said while discussing the 2008 election with then Sen. Barack Obama running for president.

Her mother was from Minnesota and father from Alabama. Norris said

her father was shot by a police officer as a young World War II veteran in Alabama. He was studying the U.S. Constitution so he could take the voting exam.

Norris’ father never told that story and she used her investigative skills as a journalist to discover this piece of her past. She was then able to share it with her mother who did not know this either.

Stories like this have led Norris to search for other ways in which Americans discuss race relations. She began "The Race Card Project" in 2010 as a way to open dialogue on race.

“Think about the word race, what pops into your mind? Distill that down to one sentence. Make things interesting and try to take that sentence down to six words,” Norris said.

"The Race Card Project" began literally on post cards. Since her mother was a former postal worker, she was delighted to learn Michele was utilizing snail mail.

Norris claimed she received approximately 30 percent of her initial mailing back. As she said in her lecture Thursday night, that is an amazing response for a direct mail campaign.

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"My wife is 39 weeks pregnant and she had plans to invite her mother in the summer time, but recently all these plans got canceled out."

feel because of the Islamophobia they believe is displayed in the order.

“My uncle is a military officer; he is in the front lines fighting against ISIS. So back home we fight against ISIS and here the order calls us terrorists and it really hurts. Other people who will fight ISIS are me and my organization telling people that this is not Islam,” he said.

Whether the executive order was meant to target people for their religion or not, it has created an uproar that has brought the campus community together to show their Muslim neighbors they are loved and supported.

“My message to people is they made us so happy when they came out with us to the rally, it was a big support to us and we want to thank everyone. We love America and we want to serve this country,” Hussein said.

Michele Norris Discusses Race Through 'The Race Card Project'

Based upon the initial response, Norris carried "The Race Card Project" online. She was then able to gain more information about participants’ six-word essays. Norris added an extra line to the online responses, “Anything else?”

With that new line, Norris explained the project amassed new artifacts in conjunction with the six-word stories. They would receive photos and backstories to the final six words.

Norris wants to create a dialogue in a divided America. She has provided a dialogue through which Americans can talk and listen to each other. This is a space where all can feel safe sharing their thoughts.

One lesson Norris has learned through "The Race Card Project" is that race is just one part of the identity through which people experience society. This identity can come about based upon an accent a person has or the work one performs.

Michele Norris was an excellent selection in carrying on the President’s Lecture Series. Her talk on race covered a topic many find tough to discuss in an engaging way through "The Race Card Project."

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'The Hookup' Discusses How to Prevent Sexual Assault

sexual assault and ways to prevent it on college campuses.

The event began with a discussion about gender identity.

Students were asked to shout out words that described womPhoto by Stacie McCloud en, compared to words describing Margaret Giordana men. It was clear that women had a Contributing Writer negative connotation when it came The Student Activities Council to sex, compared to men who mostly hosted “The Hookup” for students had positive associations. Dinicola to discuss a widespread college is- said that students needed to realize sue: sexual assault. Anthony Dini- that these roles of gender must be brocola, Senior Educator at Cartharsis ken and that anyone can be a victim Productions, led the presentation in of rape. the Hampton/Newport News Room “It opens people’s eyes to what in Webb Center on Feb. 1. The ob- could happen and the possibilities. jective was to educate students about It gives people more confidence to

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speak up about someone they may or may not know,” senior Rafiq Barne said.

Dinicola explained that “hookups” had many different definitions, but consent is the number one thing that makes a safe and healthy hookup.

It was emphasized that alcohol is the number one drug used for rape, since alcohol causes people to lose their inhibition. He emphasized that consent cannot be given by anyone who is intoxicated.

“I thought it was very informative to learn how society has us using such harsh words towards each other, which can contribute to the physical hurt of others,” senior Heather Brown said.

Students were given the four “D’s” to shut down a situation and not go into bystander mode: direct, distract, delegate and delay. The number one thing for preventing rape is “active bystanders.” Students were taught that it

is important not to blame the victim, since a lot of rapes can be referred to as a bad hookup to avoid embarrassment. Sometimes sexual assault is not reported in fear of accusations of being a liar as well.

“Rape is too prevalent in our society. It makes me sad to know this is still an issue in our progressive society,” Dinicola said.

The main objectives of “The Hookup” are to get people to have these types of conversations, identify the signals and gain the power to prevent a rape. Students were able to walk away with strategies to create a positive change for the rape culture that exists on college campuses. Visit catharsisproductions.com for more information and other presentations on this topic.

Lorenzo Sellers Coming to Strome T.J. Thompson Staff Writer Strome Entrepreneurial Center will host author and success trainer Lorenzo Sellers on Feb. 9 at 12:30 p.m. The topic of his address is “Limitless Entrepreneur: 5 Signs You are Standing in Your Own Way and How to Overcome Them.”

Sellers is a success strategist who has authored multiple books and hosts seminars for corporate executives. Founder and CEO of Next Level Solutions, he specializes in training entrepreneurs and individuals to help increase their success rates.

Strome Entrepreneurial Center is not only where leaders in the Hampton Roads entrepreneurship community speak. The center is also a gathering place on campus for entrepreneur-minded students to gather and develop ideas.

One student utilizing the services of Strome Entrepreneurial Center is Janay Brown. She owns Full Belly Delights which creates flavored bacon and bacon truffles.

Janay can be found working around the center as well as out and about at different networking events. She sees these types of events as doors of new opportunity opening before her.

An upcoming event where you will find Brown and her Full Belly Delights bacon treats is her popup event at Williams-Sonoma at MacArthur Center in Norfolk Feb. 11 from noon-6 p.m. Samples will be available along with products for purchase.

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Vietnamese Culture Fest Celebrates New Year

Students of the Vietnamese Student Association engaged in traditional dance, a two-part fashion show and even some karaoke as Vietnamese Culture Fest filled the North Café of Webb Center with vibrant color and fun on Feb. 3.

The night started with VSA members singing the American and Vietnamese national anthems representing that while they are Americans, they still honor and celebrate their roots.

Chúc mừng năm mới translates

to "Happy New Year" in English and was the overarching theme of the festival. Throughout the night, everyone would be called to the stage and given red envelopes filled with small amounts of money, which is a tradition in Vietnamese culture for New Year's, weddings and other big events. These envelopes are called "lai see" and represent good luck.

The multiple dances of the night began with a lion dance that is performed at traditional Vietnamese events such as New Year's celebrations. Two VSA members dressed in a vibrant lion costume and danced

around the room, followed by other members beating a barrel drum and playing the symbols. The dances added acrobatic elements by one person jumping onto the other to appear as a lion standing on it’s hind legs.

Later, VSA members split up into two groups made up of guys and girls.

The men performed a traditional Vietnamese hat dance by using conical or rice hats to create stunning visuals.

The women performed a traditional fan dance with fans that were white at the bottom and had bright pink, blue, yellow or orange decorations, creating beautiful visual illusions.

The two-part fashion show featured the girls in the typical formal Vietnamese robes known as "ao dai’s." These robes were brightly colored, while some were decorated with sequins. In the second portion of the show, the girls wore traditional dresses that are most common among Vietnam natives. The boys wore the formal event attire for Vietnamese men in both parts of the show.

There were a variety of Vietnamese dishes provided at the event, including rice and lo mein noodles, chicken, beef and pork kabobs and sandwiches.

They also provided pork egg rolls,

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shrimp and vegetarian spring rolls.

Dessert was Vietnamese jello, which is only different from American jello because of its solid form.

As the night concluded, VSA members took to the stage to tell their stories and experiences. They spoke about how the organization is one big family divided into subfamilies of earth, fire, water and air. They often have competitions and games where they compete against each other for bonding experiences.

“If you want to join a family, we’ll welcome you with open arms,” junior Rose Huynh said.

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'Split' Marks M. Night Shyamalan's Return

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BITS OF A&E ‘The Vagina Monologues’ Return The annual benefit production of “The Vagina Monologues” will return to Goode Theater Feb. 24-26. The production celebrates women’s sexuality and strength through wit and grace. All proceeds raised will support the YWCA South Hampton Roads in an effort to end violence against women. Tickets are available at the Webb Center Information Desk for $10.

FlickIt Fridays Presents ‘Blade Runner’ Naro Cinema will have a special viewing of “Blade Runner: The Final Cut.” Ridley Scott’s production stars a young Harrison Ford in the futuristic year of 2019. Los Angeles has become a dark and depressing metropolis. Ex-detective Rick Deckard is called into action to track down and eliminate a team of androids from space that have taken refuge on Earth. Can he save the world?

Find out Feb. 10 at 9:15 p.m. #BlackArtMattersODU Pt. 2 Following the #BlackArtMatters event that took place in the Fall 2016 semester, #BlackArtMattersODU Pt. 2 is the second installment of the student art showcase. Taking place in North Café of Webb Center, tables will be set up to display student artwork and clothing brands. A stage will host performers of different forms, including poetry, rap, spoken word, dance and more. The event will take place Feb. 20 from 7-10 p.m.

David Sedaris Tour Comes to Norfolk Best-selling author and NPR humorist David Sedaris will make a stop at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk on April 17. Author of “Naked,” “Me Talk Pretty One Day” and more, Sedaris will bring his “signature self-deprecation” to the stage. From his childhood to politics, no topic is off-limits for the frequent NPR guest.

Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com.

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“The broken are the more evolved,” McAvoy’s final personality, The Beast, says in M. Night Shyamalan’s newest film “Split.” The line provides a fullcircle understanding of why each scene was critically placed in their particular order.

Shyamalan’s insolent movie divulges into the narrative of three teenage girls, Casey (Anya Taylor-Joy), Claire (Haley Lu Richardson) and Marcia (Jessica Sula), and their trials and tribulations after being abducted and held captive by a disturbed man. The man, Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy), has multiple personalities.

Crumb’s first personality we meet is Dennis, a man suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) who enjoys dancing with naked teenage girls, and then Patricia, a grand dame and forever student. Then there is Hedwig, the nine-year-old, naïve child who is taken advantage of throughout the story. These are just a few of the 24 personalities that inhabit Kevin’s body.

To distinguish between characters, major changes occur in wardrobe and accent work, and minor changes such

as facial expressions and the look in Crumb’s eyes. “Split” denotes the term psychiatrists disposed of 20 years ago. Split personalities, now known as “dissociative identity disorder” (DID), is a coping mechanism used at large by child abuse victims.

Over time, they learn to give their brain to someone else and hide behind someone stronger, wiser or even more innocent.

Throughout the movie, there are many twists and turns as we learn why the girls were taken and who the strange man inhabited by these different people is. The movie also includes flashbacks of the main protagonist, Casey. These flashbacks allow the audience to understand why she responds to situations the way that she does, instead of instantly following every idea that the other anxious girls can think of to escape.

We learn the lesson that sometimes, the smartest rule is to simply cooperate and observe the surroundings instead of moving immediately out of sheer determination, which can ultimately lead to trouble or demise.

This film will have you on the edge of your seat as you watch McAvoy change into his multiple personalities in the blink of an eye. The audi-

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ence didn’t know whether to laugh or wince at the many twists, turns, successes and downfalls that are involved in the film. It has just enough chaos, obligating the audience to stay glued to their seats so it can all unfold. In the end, it comes full circle and allows the viewer to make the connections that are not laid out in plain sight.

“Split” is clever, wonderfully crafted and cast, especially within the female leads, including the beloved psychiatrist, Dr. Karen Fletcher (Betty Buckley). The audience couldn’t help but talk to the screen as if they were there.

James McAvoy has received the utmost praise for pulling off this gargantuan sized role, or roles. He brought to life personalities that ranged from a diabetic teenage girl to a seasoned historian, without breaking a sweat.

Director and screenwriter M. Night Shyamalan, who the public stopped expecting anything new from, has done an astounding job bringing this “Escape Room” story to life. This may be his comeback.

“Split” is a dark thriller must-see for those ready for an emotional roller coaster full of heart palpitating suspense, partial comedic relief and disturbing surprises and connections.

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Kehlani Breaks Out with 'SweetSexySavage'

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Kehlani Parrish truly defined herself and gave any girl who is soul searching, going through a breakup or just living her life not caring what people think something to relate to with “SweetSexySavage.” Her first full-length studio album defines itself within the title and tells a story of a girl that doesn’t have it all figured out yet, but she’s okay with that.

“SweetSexySavage” opens with “Intro,” a poem written by social media sensation Reyna Biddy.

“My condolences to anyone who’s ever lost me / And to anyone who ever got lost in me,” is a message Kehlani gives with the album. Kehlani’s music has always been personal and relatable, and “SweetSexySavage” continues that streak.

The second track, “Keep On,” is upbeat and makes you hate that you love it.

“And you just keep on taking me back, / And I don’t know why you do / ‘Cause I’m no good to you,” Kehlani sings. This story of a one-sided relationship is a testament for those who are just a little too forgiving or an anthem for those who just can’t get it right.

Following “Keep On” is another upbeat track, “Distraction.” This

track was released in late July of 2016 and peaked at 42 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Kehlani is asking her lover to distract her from her problems but to not get caught up in further developing the relationship.

“Are you down to be a distraction baby? / But don’t distract me / Let me ask you, baby.” She just wants someone to have fun with, but doesn’t want the pressures and stress of an actual relationship.

Another song later in the album that has a similar message is “Escape.” The track is a mellow ballad where Kehlani admits that she’s developing feelings but she knows she’s not what her lover needs.

“I can’t let you lose yourself looking for me / I can’t let you make me your, your everything.” This painfully honest song is what many people in this generation need to admit. Then again, if that happened the success rate of brokenhearted love songs would plummet.

The savage side of Kehlani comes out in “Do U Dirty,” “Personal” and “Too Much.” Each of these tracks are a personal declaration of how Kehlani knows she isn’t perfect, but she still knows her worth.

“Don’t regret the choices that I make / ‘Cause I’m still growing,” is a lyric from “Do U Dirty” further sum-

marizing the message of the album.

Despite the love-triangle controversy involving the artist and her exboyfriends, rapper PartyNextDoor and NBA star Kyrie Irving, “SweetSexySavage” is not the typical album of a brokenhearted girl. It's for the girl that’s been through tough times but isn’t apologetic for the person she’s become along the way.

Kehlani has had a hard time coming up. She was homeless from 201213 after leaving the band PopLyfe, which placed fourth in the finals of “America’s Got Talent.” In 2013, Nick Cannon helped Kehlani get back on her feet by moving her to Los Angeles and setting her up with studio time.

Since then, she has climbed her way up the R&B scene being named one of the “15 Artists to Watch Out For” in 2015 by Complex magazine and one of the “10 Artists You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone. A week after the release of her second mixtape, “You Should Be Here,” Kehlani was signed to Atlantic Records and the mixtape was nominated for a Grammy in 2016.

The “SweetSexySavage” world tour kicks off Feb. 18 and will continue through July. Kehlani will make her stop in Norfolk at The NorVa on June 1.

'Riverdale': The Twist We Didn’t See Coming

Fatima Rivera Contributing Writer

The CW is well known for their drama genre shows like “Supernatural,” “The Vampire Diaries” and the hit show, “Gossip Girl.” “Riverdale” is the new addition to the network which was highly anticipated since it’s mention in early 2016. The show is based on the beloved Archie comics but with a twist of its own.

"Riverdale" begins with Cheryl and Jason Blossom taking a boat ride out to the lake on the Fourth of July weekend. The scene immediately turns into Cheryl being found by a stranger which quickly reveals that Jason has disappeared in that time frame. The show is focused on the aftermath of it three months later, where Archie Andrews and Betty Cooper decide to catch up after being separated for the summer break.

During the “date,” new girl Veronica Lodge enters the diner and immediately makes eye contact with Archie. A connection is immediately noticed and the infamous love triangle is introduced in this scene.

As a friendship develops between the three of them, Archie struggles with his love for music due to his father wanting him to focus on football.

Even the music teacher, Ms. Grundy, refuses to help Archie after their summer affair.

Other characters are introduced later on, including the music trio, Josie and the Pussycats, who also had their own animated series years ago.

Other main characters for the season include Jughead Jones, Archie’s former best friend who is narrating the episode and each event from a distance. Jughead is played by Cole Sprouse, who makes a return to the TV screen after his Disney Channel career during his teen years.

"Riverdale" is a mix of old and new.

It brings in the original aspects of the comics with the scenery and aesthetic background, but at the same time is modernized for a new generation. Pop culture references are made many times throughout the show.

The tone for the series is set to be darker than expected since a murder was never mentioned in the comics, or an affair with a teacher (who is portrayed much younger than she originally is). These plots add a gritty “twist” to the drama. If it was a live adaptation of the original comics, it would be labeled as a comedy sitcom due to its light-hearted nature.

Promotion for the series was kept

secret at first. Producers and even some cast members would release mini teasers and began revealing their characters towards the end of 2016 as the premiere date drew close.

The show received high praise on its premiere by many and was even trending on social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram. Dylan Sprouse even hosted a live stream of the show in support of his twin brother.

One of the biggest topics about the show was whether or not Jughead’s sexuality would be mentioned and played out within each episode.

The writers revealed that Jughead is asexual. Many in the LGBT community were thrilled, especially when it was revealed that Sprouse will play Jughead. During the time, Sprouse was on social media posting up pictures from a photoshoot wearing makeup and pastel colors, bringing down the concept that men can’t be feminine.

Expectations for the show are high and the first episode definitely left many sitting on the edge of their seats and in anticipation for the next.

“Riverdale” is on the list to be 2017’s next hit show and is set to leave an impact on the TV world.

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MONARCH STYLE The ‘90s Mom Jean Trend

Kim Bering Staff Writer

Trends have a way of recirculating back in style after a designated amount of time. The resurgence of mom jeans with sneakers, crop-tops and penny loafers are examples of that. The ‘90s vibe has been going strong for several seasons of fashion now, so it’s time to take it to the next level. The new look to achieve now is the modern ‘90s mom.

Although fashion has not stooped back to the elastic waistband low, the high-waisted denim style is flooding the streets and social media feeds. The undesirable carrot-fit leg rolled above the ankle and even the under-butt wrinkle of mom jeans has returned to the fashion hall of fame. Why? Mom jeans were conventionally uncool and altogether unappealing, but a fashion first.

As unattractive as mom jeans were over 20 years ago, they are iconic because they were a form of freedom denim.

Women were unconstrained from the hip-hugging, bell-bottomed trend and moved onto a masculine and relaxed fit. The 21st-century mom jean made a comeback with little variation.

It’s an extremely popular style that is sought after by many.

Fashion blogger Leandra Medine of Man Repeller has mastered the transformation of the revamped ‘90s mom.

Her unique method of layering eccentric pieces together to achieve a statement look has served her well. Medine makes mom jeans look good. Pairing them with collared shirts, blazers and loafers, she brings a 21st-century vibe into the mom jean trend.

Some of her looks even mirror Rachel Green’s outfits, played by Jennifer Aniston, in the popular '90s TV show “Friends.” Medine went as far as wearing jeans underneath a slip dress with a long sleeved T-shirt, a common and simple outfit that Green would approve of.

Nothing goes better with mom jeans than a leather belt with a noticeable buckle. By giving the waistline more definition, it raises the quality of an outfit to a posh level. It also could steer the outfit away from a grunge look (if that isn’t your thing). Just be mindful of what shoes and top you wear with it.

Speaking of which, let’s talk tops. Anything that is formfitting, high-collared and a solid color are typical go-to's for mom jeans. Since the fit of mom jeans can range from relaxed and baggy to a tighter fit, wearing a top that hugs your figure a bit adds more definition to the outfit. Crop tops are also perfect for the ‘90s vibe.

Now, ‘90s shoes were not much to brag about — with the exception of combat boots and Adidas sneakers. They don’t necessarily need to be replicated unless you want that full, platform flip-flops experience. A simple pair of black ankle boots, loafers, high tops or sneakers will suffice. Roll up your jeans and fold them over once or twice for the full effect.

For a final and fun element, let’s talk burlesque. Fishnet tights are back and as versatile as ever. Usually worn under can-can dresses, they are now used to wear under ripped jeans and with penny loafers, as seen on model Alexa Chung. A hint of fishnet spices up the typical distressed denim. Not only are they grungy for day wear, but spicy for evening apparel.

The casual ‘90s fashion is perfect for students. Perhaps the best thing about the mom jean trend is that you can either borrow them from your mom for free or find a cheap pair at a thrift store. There’s no better way to feel stylish than recycling that iconic pair of mom jeans.

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For the fifth time, Tom Brady hoisted the Lombardi Trophy leading the New England Patriots to the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. A 25-point deficit couldn't keep the Patriots down as they topped the Falcons 34-28 in overtime.

With 8:31 seconds left in the fourth quarter, a Matt Ryan fumble changed the course of the game. New England recovered the ball on the Falcons 25 yard line and would score five plays later when Brady found Danny Amendola open in the end zone to cut the deficit to eight points.

Despite looking unstoppable in the first half, Atlanta's offense stalled

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time and time again in the second half scoring only once on a third-quarter touchdown catch by Taylor Gabriel.

Their defense was forced to stay on the field and were ultimately picked apart

by Brady late in the game.

Brady was named Super Bowl LI MVP throwing for 466 yards on 43 of 62 passes, two touchdowns and one interception. At 39 years old, Brady has continued to get better and isn't thinking about retiring yet even though he has cemented his legacy as arguably the best quarterback to ever step foot on a football field.

“Hell no. There’s no way. I’m having too much fun now. This is the time to capitalize. I’ve worked too hard to get to this point," Brady said to Terry Bradshaw on the FOX pregame show.

The real star of the game was Patriots running back James White who starred out the backfield catching 14 passes for 110 yards and one touchdown. He also added two rushing touchdowns and the game-winning touchdown before the confetti began to fall.

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Migos ‘Culture’

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2017 is off to good start for music fans everywhere. Fortunately, rap is no exception. Migos may have fallen short in the past, but “Culture” has reestablished them as talented rap artists.

Quavo (Kirshnik Ball), Offset (Kiari Cephus) and Takeoff (Quavious Marshall) make up the up-and-coming southern rap trio from Atlanta.

They suffered a bit of a downfall after their debut album “Young Rich Niggas.” After Quavo and Offset spent some time in jail, the group bounced back.

“For all you f---boys that ever tried to doubt the Migos, you played yourself,” DJ Khaled says during the opening lines of their eponymous track.

The song holds the album to a pretty

high standard and shows the confidence Migos has in their own work right off the bat.

After the introduction by DJ Khaled on “Culture,” Migos dives right into “T-Shirt.” It’s an explosive, catchy track. It’s tough, and proves itself as Offset raps, “Never been a gopher (no), but I always been a soldier / Young n----s in the cut, posted like a vulture.”

Lead single “Bad and the Boujee” has taken over the social media world.

The lyrics, “Raindrop, drop top” have become the star of the latest memes to grace the Internet. The complete line is, “Raindrop, drop top / Smoking on cookie in the hotbox.” It’s catchy and an original radio hit.

“Culture” is full of these main-

stream radio hits. Migos have managed to take their lyrics and make them the forefront of their songs.

They do what very few artists can do, which is to rely on the music to push their lyrics rather than their lyrics to carry out the song.

The Atlanta trio has remade themselves for their new album. “Culture,” released on Jan. 27, follows Migos on their weird trip through life lessons and personal up comings. Some tracks are reflective and some just stay plain weird, but Migos has come together to pull off a well-developed, layered and lyrically complex album.

Migos make their appearance at the Ted Constant Convocation Center on March 9.

Colony House ‘Only The Lonely’

Colony House is well known in the alternative world for singles such as, “Silhouettes” and “Second Guessing Games.” Three years after the release of their full-length album, fans anxiously awaited to see what the band would do next.

“When I Was Younger,” released in 2014, put Colony House on the map.

They made their mark in the alternative world and were held to pretty high standards for the second album.

Unfortunately, “Only The Lonely” was a bit of a letdown. The album is a chance for all the heartbroken and outcasts alike to have something to sing along to.

“Only The Lonely,” released on Jan. 13, is built off of Southern blues

and rock. If it weren’t for the solid sound the band has created, the album would have fallen short. There’s nothing deep about it. They have their weirdly personal existential crisis on “This Beautiful Life,” and are constantly reassuring a nameless baby that they will return home on “1234.”

The hit single, “You Know It,” carries a Beach Boys vibe. Lead singer Caleb Chapman spouts off fast and loud about missing his baby and how grateful he is for his experiences. It’s one of the more fun songs off the album.

Following “You Know It,” “3:20” takes on a more serious rock sound.

It’s a self-described anthem for the underdogs. Chapman croons on about

those with a “wallflower soul.” “I’ve got nothing but love for the dreamers / Nothing but heart for the cold,” Chapman sings.

Other tracks, “Was It Me” and “Follow Me Down,” carry on the self-deprecating theme that is established early on with “Cannot Do This Alone.” At times, the album alludes to something more mature. For the most part, though, “Only The Lonely” sticks with lazy, repetitive and isolated lyrics.

Colony House is on tour through April and will be playing The Southern in Charlottesville, Virginia on March 5.

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Chasing Safety ‘Nomad’

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There’s always the fear of the sophomore slump. When a band puts out a solid, well-done first album, fans can only hope for the best with their next album. Luckily, Chasing Safety had no problems proving to the world that their first album wasn’t successful only by chance.

The New Jersey-based band are back after three years of waiting. Their debut album, “Season of the Dead,” was well received by metal fans everywhere. They quickly made a name for themselves and fans were anxious for what was next.

“Nomad” is no slump. The album still carries much of the same sound from “Season of the Dead.” That does not make it boring, though. The band has revamped with a cleaner and more concise feel.

“This is Hell” leads the listener through a painful journey of heartbreak. It starts out loud, but the music immediately slows down as lead singer Johnny Galivan starts to sing softly. The rest of the song alternates between the intense screaming to the more reserved, quiet singing.

The song ends with Galvan singing, “The further I fall away from you.”

“This is Hell” is made for the radio and holds as one of the better songs off the album.

“Run and Hide” and “Under Fire” keep up the catchy vibe that is set by opening song, “Brand New Prison.”

They all share the common metal sound of heavy guitar riffs, but they each have their own unique theme.

It makes the album enjoyable from start to finish.

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Chasing Safety is your typical post-core metal band. There’s lots of screaming and heavy guitar riffs. It’s catchy, it’s cool and it’s loud. The band holds nothing back as they pound on the drums and shred on the guitar.

Galivan does not hold back. He gives it his all throughout the entire album. On the track “The Fall,” he explores a more self-destructive side. He sings, “It’s in my head / My God I did it again,” as he explores heartbreak caused by his own ways.

Fortunately for all metalcore fans, this album is the perfect start to 2017.

Chasing Safety are the ones to watch and “Nomad” has set the bar for this year.

Notable Tacks - “This is Hell,” “The Fall” and “Brand New Poison.”

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‘Hidden Figures’ 2016 | PG | 127 min.

As the U.S. raced the Russians to space exploration in the 1960s, NASA became desperate to put a man in space. In that desperation, they put their trust in a group of AfricanAmerican female mathematicians, commonly referred to as “computers.”

The film focuses on three of those women who fought racial and gender segregation in order to put astronaut John Glenn into space.

Based on the novel written by Hampton Roads native Margot Lee Shetterly, “Hidden Figures” boasts a story that needed to be told. There’s no denying that this movie has the

good intention of being an inspirational film. “Hidden Figures” is a warm-hearted film that lives to inspire and dares its audience to never back down from their fight. In that regard, the film has a winning formula.

While “Hidden Figures” is good, the aesthetics of the film keep this movie from being great. By design, the film is supposed to make an audience feel good as they are walking out of the theater. However, the sentimentality of “Hidden Figures” can be quite overbearing at times with directional cues and story elements that feel expendable.

That being said, the problems that the film faces feels minor when it comes to the overall viewing experience. Sentimentality is never a bad thing in a film, especially for a film of this caliber. “Hidden Figures” is still a film that’s entertaining and will be the source of inspiration for many who aspire to make history and break barriers.

Although it falls short of being great, “Hidden Figures” is a good inspirational film with a satisfying end result.

This film is now playing in theaters.

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‘Hell or High Water’ 2016 | R | 102 min.

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After the death of his mother, Toby (Chris Pine) concocts a plan to save his mother’s ranch from the bank ready to possess it. Toby enlists his trouble-making brother, Tanner (Ben Foster), to rob a series of banks in order to raise the money he needs to keep the ranch. Things become risky for the brothers when they catch the attention of the unrelenting Texas Ranger, Marcus (Jeff Bridges).

When the film opens, the audience is first introduced to Pine and Foster’s characters as they hold a lone woman at gunpoint and demand money.

These are characters that would be deemed villains in any other nar-

rative. It’s only when their motives are articulated in the film that the viewer is willing to see them as the good guys. It’s that cleverness that holds “Hell or High Water” to a different level.

This is a film that can easily be framed as a modern day western. Pine and Foster take up the roles of outlaws who do the wrong thing for the right reasons. In the world of “Hell or High Water,” there is no good or evil.

No black or white. Each character is motivated by a world where morality is a gray area and nothing ever comes easy.

The film is written by Taylor Sheri-

dan, who wrote the 2015 crime drama “Sicario.” With his script for “Hell or High Water,” Sheridan brings in the same electric intensity that made his previous film work. Much like “Sicario,” the awesome script is only boosted by the equally great direction and performances.

Thanks to a wonderful script, “Hell or High Water” is an intense film that deals with the themes of desperation and the bonds between friends and family.

This film is available on DVD and Blu-Ray.

‘Fences’

2016 | PG-13 | 139 min.

Bitter about the way his life has turned out, Troy (Denzel Washington) has always tried to maintain a sense of control. He works every day at a blue-collar job to support his wife (Viola Davis) and his two sons while also taking care of his brother.

While Troy can be loving and truly cares about his family, he holds a far more bitter side of him that’s made up of missed opportunities.

Taken straight from the stage, “Fences” is a film adaptation written

by August Wilson. The film’s two headlining stars, Washington and Davis, have worked with the material on stage before. This experience

shows in an impressive way. The performances from Washington and Davis are a marvel to witness as the two play the roles with an intensity that’s good enough to be studied in acting classes.

While he stars in the film, Washington took his admiration for the material to a different level by taking on the position as director for “Fences.”

Washington made the choice to frame the film in limited spaces and keep the script mostly intact. His choices as a director make audiences feel as though they are watching the stage show with a cinematic scope.

The dedication to the play’s mate-

rial is both a strength of the film as well as a detriment in some places.

Washington kept himself tied to the play’s script, which prevented him from retooling elements from the play that didn’t translate well to the screen.

This includes Mykelti Williamson’s overly theatrical performance as Troy’s war-affected brother.

Some elements don’t work on the film, but the performances and handling of Wilson’s material make “Fences” a powerful inhale of American theater.

This film is now playing in theaters.

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Adam Moundir: A Champion On and Off the Court

Continued from front “I really love Malibu in California. This is where I had my best tournament, when I beat the nationally ranked 9 and 14 in the country,” Moundir said.

The tennis star has received several awards already at ODU, including being C-USA Player of the Year last season following a 17-5 record.

“It’s a good feeling receiving these awards. Knowing that people see that you’re doing well, and to be awarded for that is very cool,” Moundir said.

Moundir’s greatest recognition, however, perhaps doesn’t come in the form of awards, but in the way his fellow athletes and students view him.

“Adam is a really great friend,” ODU swimmer Hannah Kristan said. “He always makes sure to come out and support all the other athletic teams as well, something we all appreciate.”

Moundir can indeed be spotted in the stands at various other games supporting his fellow athletes. The Swiss product points out that some of these

fellow athletes, many of which are fellow Europeans, are some of the best friends he’s ever had.

“We just support each other and help each other out when we can. It’s like we’re a big family. Being that far away from home, you need people that you can rely on when you’re down, as well as people to share the good moments with,” Moundir said.

Pointing out that when he arrived for his freshman year, it was just him and a couple of other foreigners. He said it was “nice to have people to share new experiences with.”

It was not only the European students that Moundir bonded with, however. Many American athletes also see Adam as a brother and close friend.

“We have a couple Americans on the team, and they are just as much my family as the Europeans are.”

While the tennis champ’s times at ODU have been mostly good, Moundir’s tennis experience has not always been as smooth as it is now.

With ODU bringing Dominik

Mueller on as the new head coach of the tennis team this past July, Moundir said that it was a rough transition at first.

“In the beginning it was hard.

You have your routine with your old coaches, and you know the way things work,” Moundir said in regards to the new coaching staff. “With the new coaches, they have to learn about you and you have to learn about them.”

Once the kinks were worked out, Moundir said his relationship with Mueller grew, and having a new coach with a new style has only helped him progress.

“Now I really enjoy it [having a new coach] and it’s giving me the opportunity to learn from a different perspective.”

Concerning Moundir, Mueller said that he has established himself as one of the elite players on the team.

“His firepower is one of a kind and he is learning how to set up his strength more effectively,” Mueller said. “What I'm most proud of for him

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is that he actually didn't start well in tinue progressing at his uncle’s tennis his first tournament last semester. academy in Morocco. He also hopes But he didn't get discouraged and to play in some professiona tournakept working, getting better week for ments before then so that he can be week and professionultimately ally ranked getting the as he goes results he forward. was lookTe n n i s ing for at has already the Oracle prov ided Masters. more than He is going Moundir to be a great could have leader for ever asked Courtesy ODU Athletics for, howevus this upcoming spring.” er. According to the athlete, even if his Looking back on the rough patch, tennis career were to end now, it has Moundir notes that he refused to pla- already allowed for some of the best teau. Working harder every day, he times of his life. Through the sport, he quickly adjusted to the new coaching has been able to travel places he never staff, and is now doing better than dreamt and has made some of the best ever, optimistically looking towards friends he could ask for. the 2017 season.

“These people at ODU are the best.

Following his time at ODU, Moun- Everyone is great. These are definitely dir hopes to someday play profession- friends for life.” al tennis, saying that he wants to con-

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Connor Carson Selected Preseason All-Conference Carson, a senior midfielder, was the lone Lady Monarch chosen to the Atlantic Sun women’s lacrosse Preseason All-Conference team. Last season Carson started all 20 matches and scored 25 goals while leading the team to their most wins in the program's history (16-4). The Lady Monarchs were picked to finish second in the conference this season behind 2016 ASUN regular season champions, Jacksonville.

2017 Monarch Football Schedule Released Coming off a historic, best season, the Monarchs will open up their 2017 campaign against FCS competitor Albany on Sept. 2.

Their nonconference schedule concludes with two Power-Five ACC opponents: a home game against North Carolina and their first game ever against Virginia Tech. The schedule includes six home games spotlighted by an Oct. 21 matchup against defending C-USA champions Western Kentucky. They will close out the season on the road Nov. 25 at Middle Tennessee.

TD Club of Columbus Recognizes Lawry Running back Ray Lawry was named a 2017 player to watch by the TD Club of Columbus following his record-breaking 2016 season. His 200 carries tops as most by any Monarch running back and he broke his rushing yards’ record for the third straight season with 1,255 yards.

Women’s Soccer Educates Coaches The Lady Monarch soccer program hosted 20 local high school and club coaches to show them how they train and develop their team. “We had so many local coaches here who are doing great work developing the young players in this area. We wanted to open our doors to the soccer community and share what we are trying to do as a program and hopefully provide them with some new ideas and explain how we develop our athletes. This is the second year we have done this and the numbers have grown," head coach Angie Hind said.

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Annika Holopainen (14) and Gianna Smith (5) high five Photo by Kam Nedd Brittany Reigelsperger Contributing Writer On the road this past weekend, the Lady Monarchs (12-10, 7-4 C-USA) extended their winning streak rolling over the Florida Atlantic Owls (4-17, 0-10 C-USA), 93-73.

This was their fourth straight win boosting their Conference USA standing. The Owls led the Monarchs by narrow margins in the first two periods, but they did not have the stamina to keep up their lead. The Owls eventually were outmatched by the persistence of Coach Karen Barefoot.

"We just had to find a way to get back to being us. They are a team that can score. All of them. We were shoot-

ing too fast and then we were able to utilize Jennie in different ways, like playing her inside. We had 50 paint points, which was huge, but what I thought the biggest adjustment was that we pressed coming out of halftime," Coach Barefoot said.

Monarch powerhouse guard Jennie Simms once again showcased her talents on the court by scoring an astonishing 41 points, grabbing 12 rebounds and delivering six assists. Simms third 40 point game of her career sets the all-time ODU record. Forward Destinee Young added another double-double by scoring 16 points and hauling in 14 rebounds.

Collectively, the Owls accumulated nine team fouls with Owl Sasha

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Cedeno fouling out after only 22 minutes of gameplay. Cedeno contributed 20 points, six rebounds and three assists before being benched, but it still was no match for the Monarchs animated offense.

"We did a great job of really forcing tough shots. We got calm with our offense and were able to execute. We held them to only 25 points in the second half and that, to me, is Lady Monarch Basketball," Coach Barefoot said.

This comfortable win cannot be celebrated for long as the Monarchs must prepare to battle the Middle Tennesse Lady Raiders Feb. 9 to defend their winning Conference USA record.

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Monarchs Fight Off Panthers Brittany Reigelsperger Contributing Writer The ODU Monarchs (14-8, 7-3 CUSA) faced off against the Florida International Panthers (5-17, 1-8 CUSA) at The Ted this past Thursday.

Despite Florida Internationals lackluster record, the Monarchs narrowly defeated the Panthers 64-57.

“The thing that’s more important, as far as I’m concerned, is not worrying about the opponent. These games are important for us. We need to win, so we need to be ready to play and

ready to play for 40 minutes,” ODU head coach Jeff Jones said.

In a game that the Monarchs were favored by 13 points, they faced an uphill battle all night long. ODU trailed the Panthers at the half 34-31 leaving many fans disgruntled and disappointed. It wasn’t until late in the second half when the Monarch offense started to click. Their shots didn't fall in the first half and they shot just 37 percent from the field, but they were red hot in the second half knocking down 65 percent of

their shot attempts.

“We picked up the energy, we forced them to make turnovers, and capitalized,” ODU guard B.J. Stith said.

ODU only led for a total of 12 minutes of gameplay in comparison to the Panthers monstrous lead time of nearly 23 minutes, yet the Monarchs still managed to come out on top. The defense looked revitalized in the second half and managed to force nine turnovers which gave their offense some much-needed momentum to

close out the contest.

“We weren’t able to take control of this game until towards the end," Jones said.

Panther guard Donte McGill never stopped attacking ODU's defense scoring 19 points, grabbing four rebounds and notching one assist.

B.J. Stith was the player of the game leading the team to its third consecutive win by contributing 15 points, five rebounds and two steals.

In combination with Trey Porter's 10 points, seven rebounds and one as-

sist, this duo was able to prevent their team from suffering what would have been an embarrassing loss.

The Monarchs are currently entangled in a three-way tie with Louisiana Tech and the University of Alabama at Birmingham for second place in the conference. Continuing their current win streak will be crucial to their CUSA tournament seeding.

“This was a good job in regards to getting the win, now we have a quick turn around to play a good FAU team,” Jones said.

ODU Stunned by FAU at Home

Roberto Castro Contributing Writer

The Monarchs, going for a fourth straight win, came to a precipitous halt as the Florida Atlantic Owls rallied in the second half to stun them Saturday night at The Ted. Both teams entered the game with win streaks on the line as the Owls were looking to extend their streak to three in a row, while the Monarchs looked to make it four straight.

ODU (14-9, 7-4 C-USA) shot just under 45 percent from two, and 25 percent from three, while the Owls (8-13, C-USA 4-6) were worse shooting just 32 percent from inside the

arch, and just 25 percent from deep.

“We got off to a sluggish start and I thought FAU was getting most of the loose balls,” said ODU head coach Jeff Jones.

Despite being careless with the basketball, and underwhelming the scoreboard, both teams made concerted efforts to get the ball inside combining for 26 total first half points in the paint (14 by ODU, and 12 by FAU). The Monarchs led 27-19 at the half behind Ahmad Caver’s six points and two steals, while FAU’s Frank Booker led his team in the first with six points as well.

The Owls had an upset on their minds as they regrouped in the sec-

ond half with some hot, stellar shooting in what was a tale of two halves from both teams. Florida Atlantic shot 48 percent in the second half and 53 percent from three point land to sink the Monarchs, who shot just 38.5 percent from the field.

ODU held the lead for much of the game including a 14-point lead with less than 12 minutes to go in the game. The Owls tried to cut into the lead, but the Monarchs seemed to answer every attempt at a run by the Owls. FAU, however, tightened things up by playing stingy defense by forcing ODU into tough, contested shots, as well as forcing some key late turnovers. The Owls were helped by

their outside shooting, led by guard Nick Rutherford who finished with 14 points, and Justin Massey who led all scorers in this game.

FAU made some tough threes, but we didn’t help ourselves tonight. This one needs to hurt; it should hurt. Now we have some soul searching to do.

We have to work this out of our system and move forward," Jones said.

The Monarchs led by seven with less than three minutes to play thanks to a putback dunk by Brandan Stith who finished the game leading the Monarchs with 14 points.

FAU wouldn’t quit as they trimmed what was a double-digit lead for most of the second half to single digits with

Scores by period ODU FAU

Brandan Stiths (25) goes up for a two-handed jam.

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4:25 left in the game, and eventually took the lead with two big three pointers made by FAU’s Frank Booker with under 2:00 left to play, and the go-ahead three-pointers by Justin Massey with 49 seconds left to take the lead.

FAU outscored ODU 46 to 34 in the second half, including a 23-7 to end the game, and ultimately stunned the Monarchs. ODU will look to bounce back after a disappointing loss to a scorching Blue Raiders team.

That game will be played on Thursday, February 9 at 8 p.m. at Middle Tennessee.

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Norfolk’s first gaming festival is returning for its second year, and if you’re a gamer, interested in gaming or interested in local game development, PixelFest may be the place for you.

PixelFest is a three day event that brings together gamers and game designers under one roof.

Some of this year’s events include a developer’s conference, a game jam, a virtual reality arcade, a “Super Smash Bros. 4” tournament and indie games, according to PixelFest.

Just like last year, expect Pixelfest to include a place for gamers to play some of the latest titles and a space to see some up-and-coming independent games.

The event started with a local indie game developer named Midnight Status, who also developed "Swap Fire," an independent Wii U game showcased at last year's Pix-

Norfolk’s Slover Library to create a weekend event for game designers to come together and create games.

This year will play host to the first developer’s conference. Slated to be held on the 6th floor of Slover Library, it is designed to be “a crosspollinating event for Game Dev, MODSIM, and EdTech,” according to PixelFest. A Facebook post says that Chris Melissinos, guest curator for a 2012 Smithsonian American Art Museum exhibition called “The Art of Video Games,” will be this year’s keynote speaker.

Other speakers have not yet been announced.

This year’s event will be held at the Slover Library in downtown Norfolk April 7-9. While general admission to the event is free, some events do require tickets. Those interested in the developer’s conference and the game jam will have to pay for tickets. Tickets are now available at the PixelFest website.

TECH IN A SEC FCC Chairman Dumps Set-Top Box Competition Plan The new chairman of the FCC, Ajit Pai, has removed from consideration a proposal that would have made it possible for independent manufacturers to sell set-top boxes to replace the ones providers supply. These boxes are leased to cable and satellite TV subscribers, for about an average of $231 a year, even after the devices paid for themselves or proved to be an unnecessary addition. Telecomm companies like Comcast and AT&T are happy with this change while consumer advocates say it prohibits fair competition and is just a way to charge consumers higher prices.

Millennials Spend Less Time on Social Media Than Gen Xers In a new study conducted by data measurement company Nielsen, it was found that members of Generation X (people generally aged 35 to 45) spend more time per week on social media than millennials. During the study period of September 2016, Gen Xers clocked an average of 39 more minutes than millennials.

However, millennials’ social media consumption was a greater percentage of total media consumed. The youngest generation, while not covered in this study, are suspected to have nearly double the media consumption than millennials or Gen Xers.

AI Wins Big at Poker Tournament Artificial intelligence research and development reached a new milestone when Libratus, an AI program, beat four human poker pros in a Texas Hold’em poker tournament. Developed by a professor and Ph.D candidate at Carnegie Mellon University, Libratus won out after 120,000 hands with $1.7 million in “virtual” winnings. This is an important development considering that Libratus needed to understand and account for the bluffing aspect of poker, which is an unpredictable wrinkle that games like chess lack.

Pornhub Launches Sexual Education Website Adult entertainment website Pornhub is now offering a free subsite called the “Pornhub Sexual Health Center.” Directed by sex therapist Dr. Laurie Betito, this new site will provide “information on a wide range of topics pertaining to love, sexuality and health.”

For now, the website contains basic information about sexuality, STDs, STIs and sexual safety, but more will be added on a weekly basis. The goal of the site is to “provide our visitors with a site that has credible and insightful information, rather than have them scouring the internet,” Vice President of Pornhub Corey Price said.

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E-Waste and How to Deal With It

Audra Reigle Assistant Technology Editor When it comes to new gadgets and devices, once that new piece of gear comes out, we tend to throw out our old technology like regular garbage.

But tossing out your old electronics can be dangerous, and not just because it might still have your information on it. The technology that makes up the device can be harmful to the environment if recycled improperly. This is called "e-waste."

E-waste is defined as electronics that have reached the end of their life and “are discarded, donated or given to a recycler,” according to the EPA. It is possible that these electronics could be reused, refurbished or recycled instead of being lumped together with typical trash. In 2009, approximately 25 percent of the 2.37 million tons of discarded electronic waste was collected for recycling.

In the U.S., there are specialized electronic recycling centers where electronics are stripped of their parts.

These methods of disassembly are distinct from the kind of shredding and mixing most trash and recyclables experience. If they have precious metals, then they are shipped to a special

facility that can safely strip out those precious metals.

Not all countries have these recycling options, and improper recycling of electronics can result in damage to a person’s health or the environment, according to NPR. While the U.S. has recycling centers for electronics, countries in East and Southeast Asia do not. Circuit boards are bathed in acid baths for gold, and cables have their plastic casing burned away for copper. Workers using such methods can lead to "irreversible health effects, including cancers, miscarriages, neurological damage and diminished IQs,” according to the EPA. These health risks exist alongside the obviously negative environmental impacts such methods produce.

Unfortunately it seems that such unsafe method will continue, if not increase. United Nations University, a U.N. think tank, released a report that said East and Southeast Asia are dumping enough electronic devices “to increase e-waste production in these regions by 63 percent in 5 years,” according to Popular Science.

The think tank tracked the electronic waste production of 12 Asian countries between 2010 and 2015. Hong

Kong was the worst, producing approximately 48 pounds of e-waste per person, but the region as a whole produced 22 pounds by 2015. The U.S. produced about 48 pounds of e-waste per inhabitant, according to the United Nations University report.

Locally, you can help reduce the impact of e-waste. There are guidelines for properly discarding your electronics available online at the EPA website once you’re ready to get rid of them. Recycling your used electronics “conserves our natural resources and avoids air and water pollution,” according to the EPA. The EPA provides a list of places where you can recycle your devices, such as retail stores like Best Buy or Staples.

ODU also offers its own electronics recycling, for both home and university electronics, according to ODU’s Electronics Recycling website. Those interested in recycling their electronics through ODU are asked to bring the items to 861 W. 45th St. Regardless of where you decide to take your electronics for recycling, it is advised to remove all personal information from them first.

The EPA recommends trying to repair your electronics prior to recycling them. The Monarch Techstore, located in the University Village Bookstore, offers computer repairs. Off campus options include Cell Phone Repair in Norfolk at 5802 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. and TechFix in Norfolk on 954 W. 21st St.

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What Could Make or Break the Nintendo Switch?

Continued from front Another worrying trend that Nintendo is following is the need to install games on the Switch, which will have a built-in and somewhat limited storage space. It is assumed that installation will not be necessary for most games since only 32GB of storage will be provided and the Switch uses cartridges, which require much less data transfer than a disk. However, "Skyrim" on a disk for a standard console is a 60GB install alone and "Breath of the Wild," the most anticipated Switch game, is double the software size. So data storage space is already predicted to be an issue. The issue of space comes into question with DLC and expansions.

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slot, space might come at a hefty premium. The Nintendo-branded Switch SD cards sell for $40 above the price of a SanDisk-branded SD card. It is possible to use SD cards with up to 2TB of space with the system and is highly recommended that a different brand is bought. So this extra space is already a chunky price tag on top of the Switch's rather reasonable $299 price.

A fear voiced by past Wii U owners is that the Switch is a money making copy of the Wii U. The battery for the handheld portion is nonexistent.

Nintendo explains that there is an estimated six hours of battery life if a game is not being played. But if "Breath of the Wild" is running, the tablet will hold up to three hours of play time. The tablet is the main con-

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sole, hence, irreplaceable in stores, so be sure to get an extended warranty.

Aside from that tip, Nintendo has also released to Kotaku that this platform is a dedicated video gaming console, not an entertainment system. There will not be streaming apps such as Netflix, Hulu and Crunchyroll on the Switch.

Nintendo has received mixed reactions of this. Despite all odds, the system is sold out across the nation despite not releasing for another two months. With that being said, the above factors and more will determine if Nintendo Switch will hit the mark of consumer satisfaction within the gaming industry. Hopefully, the fears surrounding the Switch will be allayed upon its release in March.

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PAW EVENT CALENDAR february 2

Business Etiquette Dinner River Rooms | 7:00pm

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Vietnamese Culture Fest North Café | 8:00pm

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AwareURself: She's Too Young MGB 102 | 8:00pm

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Friday Night Live: Coming to AfriKa North Café | 8:00pm

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ODU Adventures: Great Wolf Lodge Bus Trip Register on Monarch Link! | 12:00pm

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Reel Rock 11 Film Festival SRC & MGB 102 | 7:00pm

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Date N' Skate Night North Café | 6:00pm

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National Museum of African American History & Culture Bus Trip Register on Monarch Link! | 8:00am

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Lip Sync ODU Edition North Café | 7:00pm

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Dinner and a Movie Bus Trip Register on Monarch Link! | 5:15pm

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Throwback Movie: Remember Me MGB 102 | 8:00pm

PAW is presented by the Division of Student Engagement and Enrollment Services PAW is sponsored by National Society of Leadership and Success Student Activities Council, SHS Health Promotion, Monarch Wellness, Vietnamese Student Association, Recreation & Wellness, Housing & Residence Life, Resident Hall Association, Christian Leadership Club, Be[ YOU]tifully Natural, Sigma Lambda Upsilon, Senoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc., Radical leaders for Christ, WODU Studios, Colleges Against Cancer, African Students Association, Student Health Advisory Committee, Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, and Leadership & Student Involvement For More Information: please visit http://www.odu.edu/life/gettinginvolved/programming/paw or call 683-3446

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