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Bray Village rejuvenated

BY GARY SJODIN gcsjodin@vwu.edu

Bray Village, formerly known as Village I, began overhauls earlier this semester as part of a $1.9 million privately funded restoration process that will last the duration of the academic year. This Village is one of the oldest living facilities on campus and the first student specific housing facility available when the campus opened its doors to students in 1966.

The overhauls began with Rose Hall, as the restroom facilities are gutted and modernized. Additional updates will include painting and a new floor covering to provide a cleaner and more contemporary living facility.

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Anthony Dellamura| Marlin Chronicle Doyle was a member of the NCAA DIII Final Four.

BY MEGAN SHERMAN mrsherman@vwu.edu

The Virginia Wesleyan men’s basketball team added alumnus Nick Doyle to the coaching staff this past summer. Doyle was a 2016 communication major who played for Coach Macedo and the Marlins for two years. Prior to that, Doyle played two years at Division I Delaware State University. During his time here, he averaged 8.4 points per game and shot 44 percent from the field. Doyle was also a member of the 2014-15 team that made it to the NCAA Division III Final Four; a season where he started in all NCAA tournament play and averaged 7.3 points per game.

After graduation, Doyle found himself at ODAC rival Lynchburg College. “I was trying to get my foot in the door coaching-wise and they had a graduate assistant opportunity open,” Doyle said.

Keynote speaker at Founders Day

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Alaina Boggs| Marlin Chronicle Dr. Larry Hultgren tells about the early years at VWU.

BY NICHOLAS MUNDY namundy@vwu.edu

Apple Event 2018

BY ASHLLEE SPURLOCK adspurlock@vwu.edu

You’ve braved the start of school and even powered through a hurricane. What’s your reward? If you like Apple and are interested in more tech from the popular company, it’s the Apple Event 2018. In early September, Apple launched three new iPhone X-style devices as part of their next iPhone series. The new phones will soon hit the market, and you can read all about the fancy tech and general updates in our preview article.

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BY TARA TRUAX tmtruax@vwu.edu

Virginia Wesleyan’s longest-tenured member, Dr. Larry Hultgren, gave the keynote speech for the third annual Founders Day on Sept. 6 in the Convocation Center of Batten Student Center.

Hultgren currently serves as a professor of philosophy and Director of the PORTfolio Program, and has served as an NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative for more than 40 years. He has been a member of the Virginia Wesleyan faculty since 1968. Dr. Scott D. Miller, President of Virginia Wesleyan University, described Hultgren as representing the past, present, and future of the university.

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What’s your opinion?

BY MICKELLA RAST mjrast@vwu.edu

One little piggy went to the market, but this story doesn’t end how you may think.

From a farm to Wesleyan’s dining room, learn about this pig’s controversial final destination. It is a nod to tradition, or just plain insensitive? Read more, and then tell us what you think.

SEE PIGGY Pg. 7 White guys, step aside. Leave the arts alone and take that problematic behavior elsewhere. Doug Hardman looks at artistic and cultural circles and how they intersect with Hollywood’s elite (and not for the better). How does the controversial behavior of various stars, such as Harvey Weinstein, negatively affect the artistic community as a whole?

It is time for a radical change? Read more and decide for yourself.

SEE ARTS Pg. 7 Have you seen the new Marlin logo swimming around town? Bob the Marlin has a new look, and Jonathan Joyner thinks it’s for the better. Is this one change too many among other renovations around campus, or was this a long overdue update? Look at the past and present designs in a side by side comparison, and see if you agree with Jonathan.

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Projects around campus progress on schedule as part of a larger effort to update and restore Wesleyan.

BY MICKELLA RAST mjrast@vwu.edu

Mickella Rast|Marlin Chronicle Steelwork finished for the new Fine and Performing Arts Center.

Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center: Construction is nearing completion and brick and steel work continue on the long-awaited arts building. The Arts Center is scheduled to be completed in May. As part of the Founders Day celebration, fine arts students and alumni signed the final structural beam before it was placed.

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Mickella Rast|Marlin Chronicle Bray Village receives a long-awaited update to restrooms and more.

CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 “At first, I was dreading the move to a new hall, but now I’m excited about it. Seeing the shower stalls and bathroom stalls as they are, they definitely need to be renovated,” said Josh West, a freshman currently living in Old Hall. His hall is not scheduled to begin updates until the completion of Rose and Kellam.

“Moving halls will be no big deal and I’m definitely looking forward to the nicer bathrooms,” freshman Andrew Dimonda said. “It’ll be worth the move for that.”

According to VWU President Scott D. Miller, Rose Hall’s renovations are slated to take between eight and 10 weeks.

“As a part of our analysis, all colleges have old buildings, but what we wanted to do was focus on those things that are basic expectations of quality of life issues, and we identified that the restrooms in the residential facilities were in bad need of some upgrading and modernization,” Miller said.

Rose Hall would usually house 56 residents, including freshmen and Resident Assistants (RAs), according to Vice President for Student Affairs Keith Moore.

However, accommodations had to be made for alternative living arrangements.

“The 50 residents that would have been slated to live in Rose Hall are first years, but we don’t like to have first years in our off-campus, Burton Station [hotel] community,” said Moore. “So the students that would

have gone there were put into other first year housing around campus.”

To make room for the displaced freshmen, sophomores and other upperclassmen were placed into the Burton hotel community off campus until the Bray Village renovations are complete.

Bray Village was selected for overhauls as part of an ongoing restoration process at Virginia Wesleyan University. This is part of a larger project to update the campus.

“When I arrived here in 2015, I had an institutional review conducted that assessed the strengths and limitations of the institution,” Miller said. “It led to the development of a year-long process that evaluated the condition of all our campus facilities and gave us a mechanism to take a look at what we wanted to have from a physical standpoint moving ahead… One of the areas that came out of the study was the concern about the age of Bray Village, which is the original village on the Virginia Wesleyan campus.”

When Rose Hall is updated, students from Kellam Hall will move there as renovations begin in Kellam.

After Kellam Hall is completed, Old Hall Students will be transferred into Kellam as Old is updated. Upon completion of Old Hall, Eggleston Hall students will be relocated to Old to conclude renovations in Bray Village.

Mickella Rast|Marlin Chronicle The new SmartFlower system basks in the sun behind Greer.

SmartFlower Photovoltaic System: VWU was one of the first universities to invest in a SmartFlower solar energy system, which was installed in late August. The SmartFlower provides up to 40 percent more energy than traditional fixed solar panels, and will provide power for the Honors Village.

A student’s perspective An opinion from a displaced upperclassmen living in the hotel community.

BY GARRY SJODIN gcsjodin@vwu.edu

The Burton Station hotel community is provided for students waiting to move onto campus. This year, the hotel also served as a residence for sophomores and upperclassmen displaced from dorms. These students were displaced in an effort to prevent freshmen from living off campus while restorations take place on a rotating basis in Bray Village.

While some students find the off-campus housing arrangements enjoyable, others voiced their displeasure.

Percy Burt is a student athlete at Virginia Wesleyan University and one of the residents placed in the hotel to avoid housing freshmen off-campus.

“As a current resident at the hotel, my experience has not been great,” Burt said.

One of his most pressing issues was transportation.

“The shuttle is good, but I have already been late to class due to missing the shuttle bus,” Burt said. “Some of us at the hotel don’t have vehicles and it’s hard to get back and forth, especially for a student athlete like myself that has six a.m. practice.”

Concerns about safety also arose. “There have been countless times when I have walked down the hotel

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halls and seen people that alarm me. We don’t know what could happen at the hotel,” Burt said, and stated that the security rounds didn’t entirely reassure him.

Despite these concerns, the university has never had any serious issues with the service offered at the hotel.

“Burton Station is a contract service that we have with extended care each fall,” VWU President Scott D. Miller said. “Two local hotel providers in Burton Station are on a contract basis to provide overflow housing for us that’s clean, modern, safe and efficient.”

Miller and Vice President of Student Affairs Keith Moore participated in a shuttle run in early September to gain some perspective, and Moore hosted a pizza party in Burton Station on Thursday, Aug. 30 as a welcome to the start of classes.

Burton Station consists of all the businesses from Miller Stone Road to Northampton Boulevard. Shuttle services from the hotels to campus are offered to students without personal vehicles and run from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Nel Hart|Marlin Chronicle The Beacon receives a new look to compliment its new name.

The Beacon: Structural work began over the summer to restore, renovate and update the Monumental Bell Tower, officially known as the Frank E. Brown Bell Tower and recently renamed The Beacon. Brick work is scheduled to begin in early September, and a late September completion is expected.

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Meet the nontraditional class of 2022

BY NICA NAKAGOMI asnakagomi@vwu.edu

President Scott D. Miller described a mission to diversify the enrollment profile of the institution in his State of the University address on Aug. 24.

“Going to college is no longer just for the traditional 18 to 21-year-old population. We’re teaching students today from ages eight to 85, from our Tidewater Collegiate Academy school to the popular continuing education courses offered at Westminster Canterbury,” Miller said.

This semester, the University officially welcomed over 500 new students. However, only 437 of these were traditional first-year students who live on campus.

Dr. Wendy Scott, the director and founder of Tidewater Collegiate Academy, was happy that the school was mentioned during Miller’s speech. “We’re excited...for other people to know that we’re over here, that we want to be accessible to faculty and students,” she said.

Tidewater Collegiate Academy, originally called Tidewater Community Academy, started as a private homeschool in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake and gives families an alternative learning environment from the traditional public and private schools. Children in grades from kindergarten through 12 learn alongside one another and have the opportunity to mentor and help each other.

“We like to think outside the box,” Scott said. “I like to joke with the kids, ‘cause our building has garage doors, so we don’t even have walls . . . we are anti-box here.”

Miller said that the goal was to provide an alternative educational option for families “looking for something different for their student,” which was also “done in an economical fashion so that any family could participate.”

Virginia Wesleyan University opened its doors to Tidewater Collegiate Academy when the Academy needed a new location.

The partnership made sense since, while in Chesapeake, some Virginia Wesleyan students would go to the Academy for the teacher education program.

“We forged a relationship with [then-called] Tidewater Community Academy . . . and were were finding that we were placing student-teachers there, using them more as a laboratory school,” Miller said. “So we thought we would explore a relationship with them that would result in Tidewater Community Academy moving from Chesapeake to our campus.”

In late 2016, the University received a gift to build the Frank Blocker Youth Center, which opened in 2017.

Tidewater Collegiate Academy utilizes this space during the academic year, along with Wesleyan education majors.

Students from the university are encouraged by Tidewater

Collegiate Academy to apply as mentors and participate.

“I feel like it’s a good opportunity for kids and students to have that extra help,” junior transfer student MarKaysha Bryant said.

However, it was also made clear that the school is not exclusive or preferential. “We would want people to know for sure that we are not just for education students.

I think we’re a very good place for education students, but there’s certainly lots of opportunities for other people to come and play and explore,” said Scott.

One example of this was the students from COMM 327: Children and the Media, taught by Dr. Kathy Merlock Jackson. During the semester-long course, students interacted with younger peers at the Academy.

“We ended up having this really great semester-long service learning project with people that don’t want to be teachers, but there were still things that our kids and Wesleyan students could learn from each other to really make the learning come to life,” Scott said.

On the other end of the age spectrum is Westminster-Canterbury, a retirement community that partners with Wesleyan through the Wesleyan Lifelong Learning Institute, a non-credit-based program Wesleyan offers. This is the second year of the partnership.

“What we found was that the residents at WestminsterCanterbury were already coming to theater performances here, and athletic events, and we were wondering if there was a way that both Westminster-Canterbury and Virginia Wesleyan could partner in some way to benefit both institutions,” Miller said.

Westminster-Canterbury said that approximately 216 members enrolled in courses, all eight of which are offered in the retirement community. The residents also have the opportunity to audit Virginia Wesleyan University classes on campus, so that the courses are offered to them free of charge.

“If they’re registered for classes at Westminster-

Alex Powers|Marlin Chronicle Canterbury, they’re given an ID card that enables them to come to campus, if they want, and they can read newspapers in the library, do their exercise . . . attend athletic events [and] theater performances,” Miller said.

Coincidentally, Dr. Jackson also taught COMM 333: Academy Award-Winning Best Pictures, which allowed students to interact with residents from WestminsterCanterbury. As part of the curriculum, everyone came together to watch “An American in Paris” (1951).

William Murphy, a traditional junior at Wesleyan, said that he wouldn’t mind having Westminster-Canterbury members in his classes. “I think it’s pretty productive and lets them have a purpose,” Murphy said. “It’s pretty cool.”

Students did mention that they thought the programs should be given more visibility. “They should give us more awareness about it,” Bryant said.

PROJECTS CONTINUED FROM PG. 2 Basketball locker rooms: The men and women’s basketball team locker rooms in the Jane P. Batten Center will be renovated and updated before the start of the season, thanks to a generous gift from a trustee member.

The new locker rooms will have custom wood lockers with USB ports, more comfortable seating, new carpeting, wall graphics and whiteboards.

Broyles Field at TowneBank Park: Demolition has begun on the old Marlins Park, to make room for the new and improved Tom and Betty Broyles Field. The new complex will include the traditional dugouts, stands and batting cages, but will also feature bullpens and a press box.

New fountains: Thanks to some private resources, two of the ponds on campus will be receiving new fountains.

The pond at the entrance of the university will have three new fountains with built-in lighting, to better showcase the marlin statue that was relocated there last year. The old fountain will be installed in Renn Reserve Pond, along Marlin Way.

Graduate School Graduate and Professional School Application and Admission Process Workshop

Trevor Malone ‘17, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Thursday, September 27, 12:00 p.m., The Lighthouse

LeMar Callaway III ‘18, University of Michigan

Graduate School Fair October 4 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Batten Main Street in the Jane P. Batten Student Center.

Graduate School Recognition Day Tuesday, October 2

Virginia Wesleyan faculty and staff will be sporting gear from their graduate school alma maters.

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The Lighthouse Spotlight Rachel Fuller ‘19 Biology Major

Q: What did you do? was a Global Scholar in fall 2017 and studied in Bonaire, an A: Iisland in the Caribbean, with CIEE’s Tropical Marine Ecology and Conservation Program. In summer 2018, I received a Lighthouse SHIPP grant and went to Thailand for three weeks for a pre-vet program with Loop Abroad.

Q: How did studying abroad help you to figure out your academic and career paths?

experiences helped me to focus my academic and A: Both career paths, but in very different ways. My time on the island opened my eyes to the amazing opportunities that come with studying abroad. With it being my first time studying out of the country, it affected my academic path by pushing me to pursue further experiences through The Lighthouse. My time in Thailand was centered on pre-veterinary studies, which helped me to solidify my goals for my future career and learn a lot about the veterinary profession along the way.

Q: What surprised you the most about study abroad?

Bonaire, there is underwater paper. I thought it was A: Inhilarious that I was taking tests underwater while diving.

In Thailand, I was most surprised by the stark differences between Thai and American cultures. I felt like everything in Thailand was completely different from home. I was surprised by something new every day.

Rachel working in a laboratory in Kralendijk, Bonaire.

Q: What was your most memorable moment?

most memorable moments on the island were A: My the “firsts” – when I stepped out of my comfort zone and challenged old fears, such as my first dive, cliff jumping, and wind surfing. In Thailand, my most memorable moments were working with elephants alongside US and Thai vets. The elephants are so huge and soulful. It was an extraordinary experience to work with them.

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the best decision I have made in my four undergraduate years, and I think anyone who decides to go for it will feel the same.

Rachel received funding through Virginia Wesleyan’s Global Scholars Program to study in Bonaire.

She was also awarded a Lighthouse SHIPP grant to study in Thailand.

For more information on internships, undergraduate research, and study away, contact The Lighthouse: The Center for Exploration & Discovery.

The Lighthouse: Center for Exploration & Discovery Features Events: Study Away Fair - Tuesday, September 25, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.,

Batten Main Street in the Jane P. Batten Student Center.

Graduate School Fair - Thursday, October 4, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.,

Batten Main Street in the Jane P. Batten Student Center.

Mock Interview Day - Tuesday, October 9, all day, The Lighthouse.

D.C. Day - October 19 Port Day - December 4, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VWU’s Annual Career Fair - February 28, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,

Jane P. Batten Student Center, CMAC.

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3. The ___ of the storm is where it is calmest.

4. State officials urge residents to learn about their ___.

5. President ___ Miller.

6. An alternate back up source of power.

Down 1. The hurricane affecting the East Coast in September 2018.

2. An app that will have notifications for classes and weather.

3. Students will convene here if the residence halls close.

4. Where students will be evacuated if it’s unsafe to stay locally.

5. The term we use to describe the level of the storm’s severity.

6. A(n) ___ is when it is mandatory to leave.

7. Tim O’Rourke’s title.

8. The three states that will be most impacted are ___, North Carolina, and Virginia.

9.When the storm passes over the ocean, it makes ___.

10. If evacuation is required, it is ___.

11. When waters rise quickly, they ___.

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CAMPUS countdown September 18th

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Founders Day celebration

Say Yes to Studying Away

Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m Location: The Lighthouse Are you thinking about studying away, but something is holding you back? Academic requirements? Family commitments? Finances?

Friends? Join us in The Lighthouse for this exciting session that will address and alleviate your concerns and invite you to “Say YES to Studying Away.”

September 20st Singing a Freedom Song: Voting Rights in A Minor

Time: 12:00 p.m - 1:p.m Location: Pearce Hospitality Suite Provost and Vice President O’Rourke discusses the Supreme Court case of Virginia Minor, which argued that the 14th Amendment gives women the right to vote. For more information, call 757455-3129

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Allaina Boggs| Marlin Chronicle President Miller addresses students and facutly at the annual Founders Day Convacation in the convocation center.

FOUNDERS CONTINUED FROM FRONT Faculty, students, and alumni attended the Founders Day Convocation, which began with the Prelude and Processional by the Eastern Virginia Brass Quintet as the faculty processed into the convocation center. This was followed by Virginia Wesleyan’s Vox Vera choir performing “The Star Spangled Banner.”

Miller both introduced Dr. Hultgren as the keynote speaker and presented the alumni awards. Miller also offered remarks on the state of this academic year. “May it be a wonderful year with historic moments,” Miller said before presenting the alumni awards.

The Distinguished Alumnus Award went to Joseph P. Ruddy, who graduated with a recreation and leisure studies degree in 1983.

Ruddy is the Chief Innovation Officer for the Port of Virginia. The Alumni Service Award went to Clayton J. Singleton, who graduated width an art education degree in 1994. Singleton is an artist and teacher in Norfolk Public Schools, and formerly worked with the Virginian-Pilot.

The Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award went to Alisa W. Crider, who graduated with a degree in communication in 2010.

Crider currently serves as the public relations coordinator for Hampton Roads Transit, and is known for bringing national attention to Hampton Roads via on-air appearances and interviews.

Hultgren followed Miller, and was welcomed to the stage with warm applause. Hultgren opened his speech by reminding attendees that “It’s a great day to be a Marlin!” Hultgren then recalled how he originally came to the university, then college, for his interview, and the possible risk that some took when coming to Virginia Wesleyan.

Back then, Bray Village was the only village on campus. The school had yet to earn accreditation of a higher education institution. The first class at Virginia Wesleyan had to wait to graduate for the

accreditation to be retroactive.

Virginia Wesleyan College officially opened its doors to students in 1966.The first private college in the Hampton Roads area came together as the brainchild of Methodist minister Joseph S. Johnston.

The school became chartered in 1961 and has since given diplomas to over 10,000 graduates.

Hultgren continued to talk about what has transpired since Miller became President of Virginia Wesleyan. “We ain’t seen nothing yet,” Hultgren remarked.

When asked about his reaction to the news of him being the keynote speaker, Hultgren said that he was notified “shortly before it was announced. I was very surprised and honored when asked to be part of [Founders Day].” Hultgren said, “This is something new.

This is only the third time we’ve done it. It was one of the things that when President Miller came that he was really interested in. Trying to get us aware of where we’d been, where we are, and of course, where we’re going. The nice thing was trying to tie some of those alums in.”

Hultgren also talked about what it was like to have the alumni there.“The whole morning was pretty exciting. I had two of the students, and it was sort of great to see them again and hear their remarks. I wished more students could have been there. I wished they [alumni award winners] could have spoken rather than me. I think they had really good things to say. It would have been really good for students to hear,” Hultgren said. In reference to his speech, Hultgren said, “You’re always nervous about those things and you’re trying to say something that people would enjoy hearing. I thought it went well. I was just kind of overwhelmed at the end when people stood. I still can’t fathom that. That was very exciting.”

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Lawrence Hultgren| Courtesy Dr. Hultgren begins his for the first day of the the fall semester.

For 50 years, Dr. Hultgren has gotten to experience all of the changes that Virginia Wesleyan has offered. Dr. Hultgren is a jack of all trades when it comes to working on this campus. He is the Director of the PORTfolio program as well as a professor of philosophy and environmental studies and he’s also a faculty athletic representatives for the NCAA. As the semester has just started, Dr. Hultgren has become Virginia Wesleyan’s longest tenured professor. Even though he’s been teaching here for such a long time, it doesn’t feel that way to him. “If you really like working somewhere you only work there one day, your first day. And after that it’s not something that feels like work.” He said. There are many things that Hultgren loves about Virginia Wesleyan but one of the biggest ones is the school’s vision. Around the time that Virginia Wesleyan was first founded, there were many different schools in the area during the late ‘60s and early ‘70s that were started but ultimately didn’t make it. Hultgren believes that the difference between Wesleyan and the other schools was the want to make a difference in student’s lives.

When he first got here, there wasn’t much of a campus. The only buildings were Bray Village and the Hofheimer Library, which was in the process of completion. While the addition of new buildings, faculty and the transition from college to university have been significant on campus. Hultgren that the most significant changes are yet to come. As a faculty athletic representative for the NCAA, the addition of sports fields and a gym for the basketball has also been very significant to him.

Those additions made it so that the teams on campus didn’t have to travel to local high schools to practice.

In the 50 years that he has been on campus, Hultgren has seen a large amount of opportunities for students to have.

“The addition of majors and now online courses have given students many more opportunities,” Hultgren said.

Originality is something that Hultgren hopes the school will keep. “I hope we don’t become carbon copies of other schools and programs.” He also hopes that they keep doing things differently and help prepare students for how our world is changing. “Other schools say that they will change but then the just settle for what they are.” “I hope we don’t do that, our greatest days lie ahead.” Hultgren says.

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White guys, step aside Bob gets a new look White men are ruining the arts with their sexual misconduct, abuse and misogyny

Sports Information|Courtesy The new marlin is more realistic and is swimming towards our future.

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Wikime|Courtesy Kevin Spacey said that he was homosexual after being accused of sexually assaulting young actors.

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I’d like preface this by saying that when I make a statement about “all men,” there is usually an ‘*’ because I do not actually believe that “all men are ____.”

That being said: white, cisgender, straight men are huge deficits to the arts.

I’m talking music, theatre, film, etc. The problems and the complications that arise are far too many to count and are disgusting to even think about. Plus, the abhorrent disrespect and disregard they instill onto women, LGBTQ+ members, persons of color and anyone who opposes their idealistic views on what art is, proves that their place in the arts should be limited, unless they prove to be adaptable, compromising and respectful.

The biggest stories you will find to highlight this point are celebrities, or persons of high wealth/status. Harvey Weinstein is probably the first name to come to mind. What are the key characteristics of that story? Sexual misconduct, abuse, misogyny and many, many more grotesque details. Wait: if Harvey Weinstein is the only offender noted, how can one say that “all straight, white men are ruining the arts?” I’m glad we asked that question.

Harvey Weinstein was not the first, nor the last, nor the most recent example of this blatant misogyny, disrespect, and egomaniacal behavior. Actor Kevin Spacey was sexually assaulting young actors while maintaining a status among the elites. Years and years of lies on Spacey’s part while young actors, like Anthony Rapp, had to live with the shame and trauma instilled in them. When the courage to speak up arises, when time has healed as best it can, Spacey takes the claim that he was secretly a homosexual the entire time, hoping to justify his blatant pedophilia and sexual abuse.

The biggest correlation associated with these stories are white men in power.

White men, who either believe they have power or have power bestowed upon them, will do anything to protect their power. There’s kind of an old-timey sentiment around the idea of manifest destiny, that a person can take what they desire, regardless of consequences, as well as the thought that it is justified and unavoidable. While this saying originated with

colonial expansion, it has definitely taken on a sick double meaning for the patriarchy. White men, usually of heterosexual orientation, believe they are the superior beings on this planet and their will is the way things are supposed to be. They will do anything within their “power” to ensure their will is adhered to.

When it comes to the arts, such a theatre, it is usually a haven for the outcasts.

The people in society who are usually rejected can find solace in a safe and accepting space. Women, POC, and LQBTQ+ members will always be accepted and celebrated by the arts, much more than by society as whole. The minority of society would not be the minority if they acted as a single community. So when the safe haven feels infiltrated, tainted and abused by unyielding, hypermasculine beings who want things done their way and only their way, how should they feel other than discouraged and lost?

For so long, society has adhered to the straight white male agenda and I am tired of it, especially when it corrupts what I hold dear to my heart. Straight men should not be directing plays with LGBTQ+ stories. They should not be directing plays with strong female leads or any play with complex character development. Straight white men have proven to be unartistic, complicated (in a non-interesting way), and uneager when it comes to collaboration and compromise. Straight white men who claim to have been directing shows for years that show no personal or artistic growth, yet belittle and shun and disrespect artists with a true and pure vision just because it is “not the way they do things.”

I think it’s time for a cleanse in the artistic community. Wipe away the negativity, bring in fresh talent and creative minds, and let the arts be what they were always meant to be. Art is an escape from reality, yet also a statement about reality.

Straight white men are the bane of my existence, as well as the artistic community, and I’m ready for yet another renaissance.

The arts belong to those willing to sacrifice their ego and reservations for the sake of art itself.

As Virginia Wesleyan University continues to expand and evolve over time, many changes will take place. In recent years, we have seen new buildings, such as the Greer Environmental Sciences Center and the Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center, rise up with many more to come. We have also seen many changes to campus policies in order to accommodate our growing student population. Many changes are still to come in the near future.

One of the most recent changes that has everyone talking is the recent update to our beloved mascot, Bob Marlin. The marlin has been a symbol of Virginia Wesleyan since its founding. It is symbolic of our location as well as our fierce determination to rise above expectations.

I, myself, find the marlin to be a creative mascot and love one of our school’s old mottos: “Fear the fish.” This phrase has always sounded so epic to me every time I said it. Some may say it sounds ridiculous to fear a fish, but do not let the simplicity of the words fool you; we are a school that is determined to live up to expectations.

The changes mainly revolve around the complete redesign of Bob Marlin. He got a fresh look with a complete overhaul.

The new design takes on a more realistic form than the previous incarnation. In the past, Bob Marlin had fierce look on his face, baring sharp teeth and pointing his long nose at whoever challenged him. It was this incarnation that created the “fear the fish” motto that so many people recognize. The new and improved design uses the same color scheme, but changes the expression on Bob’s face. He no longer has his iconic sharp-toothed expression, but now sports a sleeker, more realistic appearance.

Now I know what you might asking

yourself: why would they make a mascot more realistic? What is the point of this?

In recent weeks, I’ve heard many students ask why the school would change the mascot. I have my own theory. The new Bob Marlin is supposed to represent the beginning of a new era for Virginia Wesleyan as a whole. As I said earlier, Virginia Wesleyan is going through many changes as it expands and grows. Instead of clinging to a more imagination-inspired design, they voted to evolve Bob Marlin into a symbol of the school’s growth. We are no longer just dreaming of growth, we are growing; we are becoming a school worthy of being known as coastal Virginia’s premier university for the liberal arts and sciences.

Do not misunderstand, this change took me by surprise when the new images were shared with us by Dr. Miller a few short months ago. At first, I had my own mixed feelings and reservations about the new Bob Marlin. Then I thought to myself, can we let our beloved marlin change?

I racked my brain about this for a while and eventually came to the realization that change is necessary for the university to continue down this path towards its future. Change is a hard concept to deal with, but is a concept that we need. The changes to the school may not be going as fast as some of us may want and some of us are frustrated at the new policies the school has implemented, but we cannot expect the school to change whenever we snap our fingers. Considering reactions to the new Bob Marlin, immediate change is not necessary, but patience from us, as students, is. To wrap up my entire point, yes, I did not immediately approve of the marlin, but have long since accepted it and have embraced it as a sign of things to come at Virginia Wesleyan University.

The old marlin we all know has officially retired.

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This little piggy went to the luau During the freshman festival, the Dining Hall does many different theme nights. One of these themes was Luau Night, a celebration of Hawaiian food and culture. One of the decorations consisted of a fully-roasted pig being put on display while being covered in pineapple slices.

In Polynesian culture, the pig being cooked is a tradition and has also become a symbol of the luau. In some ways, it could be considered a tourist attraction in

its own right. Many students and faculty members have voiced their own concerns about this being used as a decoration in our own cafeteria. It is technically traditional, so the school was not out-of-line using such pieces as decorations. However, could this have offended those who do not understand these traditions? The opinion is left up to you. Post your opinions on Twitter. You decide how you feel.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! Tweet us @marlinchronicle and use #TraditionalOrInsensitive to let us know how you feel.

Hayley Heath|Marlin Chronicle The Caf on the Luau day during freshman orientation featured decorations of leis, beach balls, and this pig.

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AT A GLANCE Men’s Soccer Sep. 19 @ Hampden-Sydney* 7:00 P.M. Sep. 22 @ Wash. and Lee* 1:00 P.M. Sep. 26 Bridgewater* 7:00 P.M. Sep. 29 @ Randolph* 7:00 P.M. Women’s Soccer Sep. 15 @ Widener 2:30 P.M. Sep. 16 @ Stevens 2:30 P.M. Sep. 23 Roanoke* 2:00 P.M. Sep. 26 @Randolph* 7:00 P.M. Field Hockey Sep. 15 @ Neumann 11:00 A.M. Sep. 16 @ Widener 12:00 P.M. Sep. 25 @ Wesley 7:00 P.M. Sep. 29 @ East. Mennonite* 1:00 P.M. Volleyball Sep. 19 Christopher Newport 7:00 P.M. Sep. 22 Shenandoah* 11:00 A.M. Sep. 25 Southern Virginia 6:30 P.M. Cross Country Sep. 14 Adidas XC Challenge @ N.C. State Sep. 29 Don Cathcart Invitational @ Salisbury, Md.

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DOYLE CONTINUED FROM FRONT

Sports Information|Courtesy Nick Doyle driving to the basket in the semifinals of the ODAC tournament against Guilford in 2015. Doyle had 12 points.

Once a Marlin, always a Marlin After working at Lynchburg for a year, he coached at Wilkes University before returning home to Virginia Wesleyan.

Graduating in 2016, Doyle played with the current senior class. He led them as a senior, and now leads them from a different position. “You already have that built-in relationship, and they already know what I’m about and what I stand for, but now I’m getting to know the guys that I wasn’t really familiar with and am trying to build relationships with them,” Doyle said.

Head coach Dave Macedo is set to begin his nineteenth season at Virginia Wesleyan; a career that includes a National Championship, a Final Four run, and eleven straight NCAA tournament appearances. Doyle, a crucial part of the Final Four run, has had the privilege of playing under him and now coaching alongside him.

“Playing for him is definitely intense, you always have to be doing the right things all the time, always pushing me to be more in every aspect which I appreciated.

Coaching with him is fun…he’s a jokester, he likes to make jokes and have fun, so it’s good to see a different side of him and it made our relationship stronger,” Doyle said.

The Marlins return for the 2018 season with an emphasis on leadership. In this year’s senior class, Keijon Honore and R.J. Nicholson are the only two with consistent on-court experience. Doyle has encouraged them and some of the juniors to lead the younger players, especially during the preseason.

Junior Taylor Major commented on Doyle’s ability to lead. “It’s easy for him to lead a program that you’ve been a part of, you know what it was – the culture – when he was here, so our percentage of upholding that same culture goes way up just from him being a member of our staff,” Major said.

Major also discussed Doyle’s work ethic. He said that he is always in the gym looking to get better; sometimes Doyle will be in the gym more than current players.

“For me, it’s just passion, I love the game of basketball, I love the daily grind of waking up early, trying to get better, no matter what it is,” Doyle said. “I’m really passionate about the game, it’s opened a lot of doors for me and I’ve had the opportunity to give back to young players.”

Sports Information|Courtesy Nick Doyle his senior season at VWU.

Women’s soccer takes Europe

BY JORDAN ESPOSITO jmesposito@vwu.edu

The Virginia Wesleyan women’s soccer team embarked on an unforgettable trip through Europe this past summer. It was a journey that took them through some of the biggest soccer countries in the world and allowed them to not only test themselves against stiff overseas competition, but to experience other parts of the world and bond together as a team.

The week-long trip lasted from Aug. 4 to Aug. 11. During this time, the Marlins played three games against competitive overseas opponents. The Marlins ended up leaving Europe with one win and two losses.

In their first game against the Austrian club, LUV Graz, the Marlins came out with a 2-1 victory. The Marlins were then defeated 3-7 by the Austrian club, FC Bergheim, in their second game. In the final game of the overseas tour, the Marlins suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the German side, FC Augsburg. When looking back on the team’s three games in Europe, junior Ryan Applewhite said, “Even though some of the games didn’t go as we would have liked, I think it was great for our team to be able to go against some really tough competition from across the world. The trip is something that we think we can build from heading into the season.”

Although the Marlins left Europe with a losing record, the trip marked a crucial time for the team to grow in preparation for a season with very high expectations. The program is coming off of a very successful 2017 campaign that included a 15-7-1 record, an NCAA tournament at-large bid, and a 3-2 victory in the first round of the NCAA tournament against Tufts. With head coach Jeff Bowers hoping to earn his nineteenth straight winning season with the team, the Marlins began this season ranked 24 in the nation and will look to build off of their success in the previous two seasons.

For the Marlins, this trip was about more than just playing soccer. It was an opportunity for the program to experience culture from across the world and to come together and bond as a team. Throughout the week, the Marlins were given the opportunity to explore European countries such as Slovenia, Austria, and Germany.

Trying to pack as much as they could

Ryan Applewhite|Courtesy The team visiting locker room of professional German team FC Bayern Munich.

Allie Angell|Courtesy The team enjoying whitewater rafting during their trip to Europe. into the trip, the team went whitewater rafting, hiked up to ice caves, explored medieval castles, experienced an FC Red Bull Salzburg soccer game, and toured the stadium of one of the biggest soccer clubs in the world, FC Bayern Munich.

When asked about her favorite memories from the trip, junior Shae Geary said, “While we were in Graz, Austria we were able to walk around the city and had the freedom to explore wherever we wanted. The city itself was beautiful as well as the castles that we got to tour that were near the city.”

Geary also added, “Another one of my favorite parts was seeing how important soccer is to the people in Europe. We got to go to an FC Red Bull Salzburg game

in Austria and also got the chance to tour Bayern Munich’s stadium while in Germany.”

When asked the same question senior Alex Cortright recalled another memory.

“I absolutely loved white water rafting in Austria. It was so much fun. The best part was when we pushed our coaches off of the rafts and into the water.”

Through this European tour, the Virginia Wesleyan women’s soccer team was able to bond and grow closer. Coming off of a very successful season that resulted in the Marlins’ second straight NCAA tournament appearance, the Marlins have the look of a very dangerous squad with a mixture of veteran leadership alongside young talent.

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Fall Sports Previews

BY MEGAN SHERMAN mrsherman@vwu.edu

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The women’s soccer team returns a roster filled with scorers for the 2018 season. Anna Pedicone, last season’s ODAC Rookie of the Year, and Alex Davidson, an All-ODAC second team honoree, led the team in scoring last season and are expected to pace the offense again this year. In goal, the Marlins rely on junior Tristen Roberts who has 16 saves on the year. The ODAC preseason poll predicted the Marlins to finish second, following behind Lynchburg, the reigning ODAC champion. The team opened the season nationally ranked #24. After falling to top ranked teams #9 Wisconsin-La Crosse and #6 Johns Hopkins, the Marlins should control a majority of their ODAC schedule, and will be a likely contender for the ODAC crown.

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Sports Information | Courtesy Alex Davidson dribbling the ball up the field at home against UW-La Crosse.

Field Hockey

Sports Information | Courtesy Skye Swain in goal in a home game against Christopher Newport.

Field Hockey opened the season with one win and two losses already under their belt, but their win was a dominating 15-0 shutout over Hood.

This win speaks to the scoring potential the team has. “We’re definitely an attacking unit this year,” head coach Christina Restivo said. The Marlins return all of their All-ODAC honorees from last season in Elizabeth Roberto, Cori Jackson and Skye Swain. The team placed seventh on the ODAC preseason poll. While lower than preferred, the Marlins consistently compete with top teams such as Roanoke and Shenandoah, and this season will be no different.

Volleyball Volleyball enters the 2018 season with a young core. Their roster is composed of seven freshmen and only two seniors to make up for it. Despite this, the ball is in their court to pick up from where they left off last season. Making a run to the ODAC semifinals last season, senior Kristina Scott cited that strong finish as motivation to go even further this season. She has already logged 68 kills on the year through seven matches. Also making an impact early on is junior Meghan Wood, who leads the team in assists with 146. The Marlins entered the ODAC preseason poll ranked third, throwing them into the conversation for top ODAC squad.

Luke Chiasson | Marlin Chronicle Hannah Zimmerman and Sydney Collins highfiving.

Men’s Soccer Despite an early end to their 2017 season as they did not qualify for the ODAC tournament, the men’s soccer team return with a core group of experienced players, providing them the opportunity to be a significant ODAC competitor. Despite finishing ninth last year in the ODAC, the Marlins are predicted fifth after they brought in a fresh incoming class. Returning to the field this year is Ricky Perrault, who earned AllODAC second team honors last season. Joining him are fellow seniors Kyle Richardson in midfield and Andrew Freeman in the backfield.

Sports Information | Courtesy Andrew Freeman scanning the field on the road at Mary Washington.

Cross Country Cross country had big shoes to fill once Marissa Coombs graduated last year, but their first meet showcased that they still have competitive ODAC runners on the roster. On the men’s side, freshman runner Skyler Lattuca made a name for himself by placing first at the Bridgewater Eagle Cross Country Challenge. Junior Michael Tres also got his name in the mix by placing fourth. In the women’s event at Bridgewater, sophomore Gina Donatelli placed twelfth. The ODAC preseason poll placed men’s cross country fifth in the conference, and the women’s team seventh.

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Sports Information | Courtesy Gina Donatelli at 2017 ODAC.

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Ahhhh, nothing like the start of the school year. Upperclassman are all reuniting while the first years are bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, trying to navigate their way through an allnew experience. While it is easy to get distracted by many things in the beginning of the year, I challenge you to find your passion and do what makes you happy. While this column usually relates to current events and happenings within the sports world, this one is going to be a little different, if you take one thing away from reading this, it is to find your why.

In this time of confusion, also known as college, it is more important than ever to find your why. Your why is what drives you to be the best person you can be. It pushes you through days where you do not want to take that extra rep in practice, or do that extra homework problem as you prepare for a test. I was fortunate enough to attend the 2018 NCAA Career In Sports Forum at the NCAA National Office in Indianapolis this past May and that is where I recognized what my why was. My career aspiration is to become an Athletic Director one day, and my why is to give studentathletes the best possible experience.

As a student-athlete transitioning into a young professional, I know what student-athletes want and the conditions they thrive under. It is my drive to make a difference in studentathletes lives in the future. I realize that I will not be an Athletic Director right after I graduate, and it will be a long road until I reach my goal, but it is my why that will push me through the difficult days and that will lead me to ultimately reaching my goal.

As you navigate through the journey of college, it is okay to not know what you are going to do with your life as that is completely normal. But be yourself and stick to what you love to do while also trying new things.

College is a time for experimentation, learning and a time to truly find yourself. I remember vividly when I was on my tour at Virginia Wesleyan (College) and I walked by the Marlin Chronicle newsroom and honestly (Sorry Dr. Payne) laughed in my head at the thought of my being a part of a school newspaper, well three-ish years later and I am second in command of the whole entire paper. And I could not be happier with the position I am in.

Funny how life works.

I use myself as an example of what can come of making yourself uncomfortable. I know it is cliche, but it is the truth; you will never grow as a person if you stay in your comfort zone all the time. It is truly amazing what someone can be capable of, but most of the time, they do not even know it. It takes a simple leap of faith sometimes and a person will never look back.

Change is always happening around you, especially on campus here at VWU. In the last couple months, the school revealed a new Marlin logo along with the introduction to new Athletic Director Tina Hill, whom the Marlin Chronicle will be featuring in the next issue coming out on Oct. 4.

Change is uncomfortable, but once the growing pains are over, change can lead to great things. So as we head into this brand new school year, go ahead, take that leap of faith and see where you end up. It may surprise you.

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September 13, 2018

Apple event 2018 is here and new tech is upon us

BY ASHLLEE SPURLOCK adspurlock@vwu.edu

When September rolls around, we can usually expect three things: class or school starting, Labor Day and the release of Apple’s latest device.

On Sept. 12, 2018 Apple launched its next series of iPhone. Apple is releasing three iPhone X-styled devices. “I’m not excited about Apple’s release because they always come out with new iPhone before we have time to adjust to the previous release. However, people will continue to buy them to fit into society’s standard of cool,” senior Alisha Milliosa said.

The three iPhones that were released were the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Plus and the iPhone 9. The iPhone XS has a 5.8-inch screen. The iPhone XS Plus, according to Apple, is the biggest iPhone to date, with a 6.5-inch screen. This is about the size of last year’s release of the iPhone 8 Plus though that was only a 5.5inch display and includes a home button.

Lastly, the iPhone 9, sold as a cheaper model, has a 6.1-inch display and will be released in 7 different colors. All screens will have OLED display, like a portable handheld television.

All new iPhones hold the Apple A12 bionic chip that will be up to 25 percent faster than the chip placed in the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X. The new iPhones are supposed to have boosted performance, faster app loading time, and a triple lenses camera with each phone.

Last year’s release of the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X sparked concern about whether or not Apple skipped over making the iPhone 9. With this debut, many people are excited to see what was worth waiting for. “I do not like the fact that Apple is doing things

backwards, almost like Benjamin Button.

I hope it exceeds expectations since we did have to wait a year for it,” freshman Ari Figgs said.

Apple referred to the latest iPhone as an all-screen design, not including

to remove the home button from Apple iPhone, things like screenshotting, and talking to Siri will be different. If Apple could create an indestructible phone I’d be satisfied,’’ senior Alexandria Bibbs said. According to Fortune, the newest

Alex Powers | Marlin Chronicle a home button as seen on previous generations of iPhones, which will take some time for people to adjust to.

“I just feel as if it’s inconvenient

model carries enough changes to make this one of Apple’s biggest iPhone updates in history. Along with the release of the three

new iPhones, Apple has improved their prices, making it less expensive to obtain an iPhone.

This year the cheapest iPhone will be as low as $600, about $300-400 cheaper than previous releases, which will make the phone a major target because of its more affordable price.

“I love the fact that Apple now has affordable iPhone! As a college student with tuition, books and outside expenses, it can get very hectic. The cheaper iPhone is very beneficial,” senior Breanna Brown said.

For those who are not into Apple’s iPhone, they also released a New iPad Pro, Apple Watch Series 4, as well as an Apple Home Pod Mini.

The iPad Pros have the same style as the all-screen design iPhone X, which includes facial recognition, animoji, memoji and group video calls. The Apple Watch has a 15 percent larger screen, bigger battery for a longer life-span, as well as new EKG tech. EKGs, also known as electrocardiograms, monitor heart rate similar to the standard monitor on the Apple Watches Series 3. The new watches come in two sizes, 38mm and 42mm, and also include GPS. Apple will also offer a more affordable solution to its Home Pod with the Home Pod mini.

The new home pod minis feature a digital Siri, similar to Alexa from Amazon. It has lower quality audio, but is a cheaper alternative to the $319 prior release. Once again, the world stopped to stare at the new gadgets offered by the technology kings at Apple.

PANTHER POWER How “Black Panther” impacted all minority casts in movies

TERRY BOASIAKO taboasiako@vwu.edu

There have been issues with representation in Hollywood, the media and cinemas. Most movies lack diversity which can cloud some standards in society. Minority-cast movies, which are largely scarce in Hollywood, are important because they give hope to minority viewers. It also shows those who are underrepresented in film with role models and aspirational characters playing a variety of leading roles, which teaches them, especially the kids that the role of a hero or a lead is not reserved for a specific gender or race. That’s what makes the future of the film industry over the coming years so important.

Viewers who have had the chance to see “Black Panther” are familiar with the phrase “Wakanda forever!”

According to Time Magazine, “Black Panther” is the 18th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a franchise that has made $13.5 billion at the global box office over the past 10 years. Time also describes the movie as the first movie to have an African-American director and a predominantly black cast. IndieWire reported that the film made over $430 million in its first two weeks.

After the death of his father, Chadwick

Boseman (King T’Challa) returns home to the technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. However, T’Challa soon discovers that he is challenged for the throne by Michael B. Jordan (Killmonger). Teaming with Dora Milaje (Shuri), Lupita Nyong’o (Nakia) and his CIA friend Everett K. Ross (Martin Freeman), T’Challa must harness the powers of the Black Panther to fight his enemy and save Wakanda from destruction.

Since the movie came out on Feb. 16, 2018, it did not have any nominations in the 2018 Oscars. However, that doesn’t mean it won’t be considered for the 2019 Oscars. “Black Panther” still won 3 awards from the 2018 MTV Movie Awards including Best Fight and also snatched 4 Teen Choice Awards.

People shared different opinions about the movie. Some say it was the best superhero they have ever seen; others disagreed. Anais Muheiddin, a student at ODU, had some positive views on the movie and how it impacts the black community. “I loved “Black Panther”. It was a great way to represent some role models for young black kids. To me the

movie shifted standards of beauty in the wwwsociety, now young black kids know that superheroes aren’t always white and not all queens and princesses are white with blonde hair and blue eyes,” Muheiddin said.

Senior Hannah Webber also had some good insight on the movie, “I think that “Black Panther” impacted the minority by empowering people of it. I liked the culture of it. It’s just a different movie like it wasn’t like any other Marvel movie. I like how they have a lot of girls in it and I like how the girls can totally beat up the guys,” Webber said.

On the other hand, some people did not like what the movie turned out to be. “Honestly, I feel like the African American community did too much with the movie. I feel like they dragged on the ‘Wakanda forever’ thing. Obviously I understand the movie was very successful and I mean, it made it history, but the theme was dragged out. For example, making the BET Awards the Wakanda Awards was too much,” Junior Anthony Gray said.

Diversity in films is highly encouraged.

The Guardian states that a new study by the Creative Artists Agency (CAA)

says that films with more diverse casts perform better at the box office than less diverse ones, confirming what people and actors of color have been saying for years. Additionally, black people constituted nearly half (49% in 2016, 45% in 2015) of the ticket-buyers who attended screenings during the opening weekends of many of the most successful films released within the time period of the CAA’s study. Minority-cast movies should be made and promoted more often according to these numbers. People will pay to go watch a movie if they see that they are represented in it.

The movie ends with the young king claiming his throne and planning to open up a scientific research center. Although the plot and characters of the movie are fictional, kids that live in similar areas to where the fictional center is being built can hope for and get excited about such technological projects. If it is not built for them, they will be motivated to build on their own one day. Continuing to boost minority representation in major films is the best encouragement young kids can have.

THE MARLIN UNDERTOW / By Tony Tann GO TO THIS: Most events are cancelled due to Hurricane Florence and it’s aftermath. Instead of going out we encourage all students and staff to stay safe and stay inside in the harrowing weather. We hope that everyone is OK where ever you are.

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The film features some familiar faces, such as Matthew McConaughey from “The Wolf of Wall St,” Brian Tyree Henry from the hit TV show “Atlanta,” and newcommer Richie Merritt as the star Rick Wershe Jr. Based on the real Rick Wershe Jr., the story centers around Rick and his family tied up in between the FBI and a horrible drug war in 1980s Detroit. The movie will hit theaters on Sept. 14.

The late Pittsburgh-born rapper may have released his best album yet. “Swimming” is a look into the life of the young MC. Clever on the mic, yet smooth on the hook, Miller’s melody goes down like a good beer of his namesake on a hot summer day. He will be greatly missed as he passed away on Sept. 7.

May he rest in peace.

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