WEDNESDAY | 2.8.2017 | MACEANDCROWN.COM | Vol. 60, Issue 16
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