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MIAMI’S MIDSEASON MARKS: Reviewing Men’s and Women’s Basketball SPORTS // Page 12 HEAD IN THE GAME: Freshman Guard Harlond Beverly dribbles down the court during the University of Miami Men’s basketball game against the University of Pittsburgh. The Hurricanes beat the Panthers 66-58 Jan. 12.
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UM students witness protests, flee Hong Kong “I was saddened to see the changed environment because it showed how quickly a protest could change into focusing on survival and war mentality when the police show up.” Panicked exchange students flooded regular consulate phone lines after receiving a chilling message uploaded by an unofficial university Instagram account urging them to call their consulates. The message said “ALL INTERNATIONAL/ EXCHANGE STUDENT PLEASE CALL YOUR CONSULATE NOW,” and included consulate hotlines.
By Tre’Vaughn Howard Contributing News Writer
More than 500 new foreign exchange students arrived at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in late August not realizing that they would have a front-row experience to one of the most violent weeks in Hong Kong’s historic protests. The November upheavals forced university officials to suspend classes weeks before semester’s end, sending students scrambling for flights back home. Among them were two University of Miami students who witnessed the heat of the protests, some of which occurred right at the university’s doorsteps. “I was nervous about going to a country that was portrayed by the media as chaotic and in turmoil, but excited for the opportunity to witness a time in history for Hong Kong,” said Arnina Zeng, a junior majoring in health science at UM. “When I saw demonstrators who were students from my own campus and the damages, the protests finally started to become real to me,” Zeng said. The protests by Hong Kong citizens started in June, about two months before students poured onto campus. The demonstrations started as peaceful rallies in opposition to a proposed extradition bill that would have allowed for Hong Kong citizens who had committed crimes in other parts of China to be extradited to mainland China. The bill was introduced after Chan Tong-kai, a Hong Kong resident, was accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend in 2018 in Taiwan and returning to Hong Kong. Many Hong Kong citizens said they did not like that mainland China was included in the proposed extradition bill. They said they felt it was a violation of the “one country, two systems” agreement it has with Beijing. Lik Sam Chan, an assistant professor at the School of Journalism and Communication at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, said the people of Hong Kong feared the
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Tre’Vaughn Howard // Contributing Photographer TRAFFIC JAM: Roadblocks created by demonstrators prevented traffic from moving freely on Tai Po road, causing delays.
bill would not be used primarily for criminal suspects. “We believe that the bill is actually a way for the government to extradite political criminals from Hong Kong back to China,” Chan said. On Oct. 23, Chinese authorities withdrew the extradition bill and released Tong-kai from prison. But the protests continued, with some of the most violent clashes between protestors and police taking place on several university campuses. At CUHK, a campus built on a hillside and the largest in Hong Kong, militant anti-government activists prepared for violent clashes with police beginning on Nov. 11. Students woke up to an official announcement about the cancellation of classes. The statement cited public transportation issues and cautioned staff members to be safe. The university station connected to the Mass Transit Railway, a major
public transport network in Hong Kong, closed early that morning after word spread that demonstrators and police were in a tense stand-off near the campus area. “I went down to the MTR; it was shut and barricaded,” said Bill Wignall, an exchange student from England. A pedestrian trail on the university campus that can be described as picturesque for a morning hike would lead unknowing runners and cyclist to a stand-off between demonstrators and police. According to several students, police arrived at the bridge where demonstrators were said to have thrown bricks onto the highway as a way to disrupt traffic. “It was shocking but only to a certain extent,” said Janica Bergas, a senior from the Philippines who is enrolled as a full-time student at CUHK. “It’s become sort of a norm for protestors to find new ways to
disrupt the normal flow of life in Hong Kong.” After being uprooted for combat, brick sidewalks became dirt piles, and white bags filled with supplies ranging from food to empty glass bottles were used for molotov cocktails and stocked near residential areas. By Nov. 14, the university campus had been overtaken by demonstrators, some of whom were preparing food in hostels, while others drove hotwired university shuttle buses around areas of the campus-turned war zone. UM student Zeng said she was “shocked” and “horrified” to hear police had arrived to campus to confront protestors. “After seeing the clashes, I realized that my peers and the CUHK community, including professors and alumni, were willing to continue fighting for their cause despite the challenges,” Zeng said.
Monday, Nov. 11 The protestors retreated to the university’s private property to protect themselves from being arrested by police, as the bridge is considered public property. Campus security eventually arrived to deescalate the situation, but left after the talks did not produce an outcome. Growing impatient, protestors wanted the police to leave the university campus area and some began to throw glass bottles. Police responded using plastic bullets. “The police are holding their position.” However, “If they claim the students provoked them,” said Chow Yan Chi, a senior lecturer of economics at CUHK, “if they see anything they believe is a provocation, then they obviously are going to react, and if they react, then all hell could break loose.” While confrontations took place at the bridge, another university entrance became occupied by a group of officers. Protestors began to mobilize at the entrance and proceeded to use force to push the police officers away. After police retreated, the demonstrators began to build blockades on Tai Po Road, near the main entrance of the university, preventing some cars from leaving. Tuesday, Nov. 12 The following morning, a central area of the campus looked almost unfamiliar. Blockades made from
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Tre’Vaughn Howard // Contributing Photographer BRICK BLOCKADE: Demonstrators at the entrance of the Chinese University of Hong Kong gather materials, while exchange students and campus staff exit, passing through blockades.
Tre’Vaughn Howard // Contributing Photographer CAR CLASH: Protestors burn a car near the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
school equipment by protestors and homemade items could be seen throughout the university streets. “They took things out of classrooms, stored what could’ve been months of supplies of food and water everywhere,” said Avery Merritt, an exchange student from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. “They had chainsaws, bottles of flammable liquids to start and throw fires.” The university released a statement, requesting students and staff to “observe their own safety and stay away from zones of conflict when entering and leaving campus.” As the day continued, tensions
rose and police eventually used tear gas during the clashes. Any one in the immediate area could smell the tear gas in the air. “Without proper equipment, it irritated my eyes, and burned my throat the more I inhaled,” said Merritt, an international and global studies major. In the evening, after hearing students’ concerns, Rocky S. Tuan, vice chancellor and president of the university, accompanied by security and other officials, spoke with the police force. The vice chancellor went to the police station to visit arrested students: Three were released on bail and provided medical and legal
assistance, according to the university. The university said it would continue to provide appropriate assistance to other injured members of the school. But not long after the administration left campus, the violent clash between protestors and police began again. The vice chancellor went to the police station to visit arrested students: Three were released on bail and provided medical and legal assistance, according to the university. The university said it would continue to provide appropriate assistance to other injured members of the school. But not long after the administration left campus, the violent clash between protestors and police began again. “The standoff lasted until around midnight before both parties backed down with no further clashes,” according to an email sent by the university’s International Asian Studies Program. After days of clashes and damage to the campus, the university announced it would shorten the fall term, which still had a little over a month of classes and exams. Students were given a range of options from professors and the university, like receiving pass/fail credit or submitting remaining assignments virtually. Many exchange students made arrangements to leave Hong Kong. However, safety concerns raised prevented some students from retrieving their personal belongings before they left Hong Kong.
University hostels have opened only for students to retrieve their belongings. For students who returned home, they opted to have personal belongings shipped to them. However, in a private FB group for CUHK fall exchanges students, several have expressed their concerns over lost property. Anna Harvey, an exchange student from the University of Manchester, wrote how she agreed to make arrangements to pick her stuff up from the university, but her belongings were not there when she arrived. “When I had to rebuy things and I actually realised I really am missing a lot of everyday things and the reality of never seeing them had sunk in, I was furious,” Harvey said. Harvey is in talks with her home university and CUHK, which found her suitcase but not other personal items. Meanwhile, exchange students who are back in their respective countries are completing final assignments. CUHK has offered students three options for their courses: receive pass/fail credit, receive a letter grade, or the option to drop the course. “After classes were canceled, I traveled to Thailand and Japan,” said Zeng, who is currently still in Asia. “I had to complete a few writing assignments to replace exams, and I still have two online exams left.” CUHK campus hostels are currently closed until Jan. 1 and is
expected to resume classes for spring term. Although the University of Miami has not made a formal cancellation for the exchange program with CUHK, students who were originally interested in the program have opted to choose other locations after having “serious conversations” about the brevity of the current unrest. “We’re taking it student by student,” said Nina Castro, an assistant director in the study abroad office at the University of Miami. “We’re talking to each student individually, so that we can give them more customized advising.” Since the closure of campus hostels, CUHK began laboratory test of the campus environment for hazardous materials. So far, the current results show no contaminants in soil and water samples from various locations on campus. “To see a place where students are not only free to learn but also free to express their opinions as now a ‘battlefield’ was incredibly heartbreaking,” said Bergas, who is in her final year at CUHK. “It should never have reached the point that it did; both sides should not have allowed that to happen.”
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New Florida law to combat texting and driving By Esther Animalu News Editor
Unplugging her laptop from the charger, Steph Prieto began browsing through her emails. She opened a newsletter from The Miami New Times and was met with surprising news: a new Florida driving law makes texting and driving a primary offence. Prieto immediately she knew
she needed to face the change. “The new laws regarding texting and driving will help keep me in check and promote more spatial awareness among drivers on the road,” said Prieto, a senior majoring in political science. “I’m surprised it took this long to introduce more drastic measures for this deadly practice, but it is a change that all Floridians must embrace for a better future.” The bill, signed by Governor DeSantis,
makes texting while driving a primary offense. Although the law went into effect July 1, 2019, the six-month-long grace period recently ended, meaning that law enforcement officers can now pull over drivers and give a citation solely for texting behind the wheel. According to the new law, texting also includes messaging, emailing and other forms of typing on a mobile device. Use of a cellular phone with a headset is permitted while driving if sound is provided through one ear and allows surrounding sounds to be heard with the other ear. Phones may be used for navigation, but must not prevent drivers from using both hands on the wheel. Under the new law, a first texting offense will be punishable by a $30 fine and court fees. A second offense carries a $60 fine, court costs and related fees and three points on a driver’s license. Anabella Zambrano, a junior double majoring in broadcast journalism and hispanic media said the law should have been in place years ago because she believes that it could have prevented more deaths. “They are good laws but I hope they enforce
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Senate recap: First meeting of 2020 kicks off semester By Inés Eisenhour Staff News Writer
Excited voices filled the Senate chamber as Student Government representatives milled about preparing for the first Senate meeting of the semester. Among other discussions, a new senator was ratified and sworn in, several campus-wide initiatives were announced by committee representatives, updates on active bills were announced by the speaker pro tempore and a senator’s recommendation was finally passed after struggling to gain traction in the fall. Jasmine Oritz was ratified and sworn in as the senator for the Frost School of Music. “The process [of running for Senate], which included an interview and a review process, was really cool to go through,”
said Oritz. Her platform included instituting “increased transparency in which students receive information about their auditions for performance groups and the expansion and renovation of the practice room building.” Oritz said she saw a major problem in the ratio of music students to the amount of practice space. Among her greatest concerns is the abundance of one credit classes required to graduate. Oritz said those one credit classes “need to be limited because the work needed to succeed in those classes is not reflected in the credits awarded for completing them.” She emphasized “striking a balance” within the Frost School in order to make the course load for its students more manageable. Of the Senate committee reports, the Public Relations
committee and ECO Agency offered notable announcements. The Public Relations committee expressed its current work on a promotional event for the nosmoking policy on campus. No specifics were mentioned, but updates are expected in next week’s meeting. ECO Agency introduced an initiative to write a bill regarding recycling in frat houses. This would target the hundreds, if not thousands, of discarded bottles and cans every weekend by partygoers. Moving this bill forward will require the cooperation of multiple parties including ECO Agency, the university administration, the Panhellenic representatives and the Fraternity Row representatives. A fundraiser was announced to raise money within the next couple of weeks for the wildfires in Australia. Follow-up plans
are expected from next week’s meeting. The speaker pro tempore reported the updates on bills passed by the Senate in the fall semester. Of the eight active proposals, seven were vetoed by the administration. Action number 20050, a bill to recommend safety measures in Gusman Hall, was met with a staunch defense of the building’s current compliance with safety regulations. However, it was stated that the building was being remodeled but for aesthetic purposes only. Action number 20020 was the only successful proposal reported in the meeting, recommending a mobile app for the use of UM’s Safe Ride service. UM students will soon be given more accessibility to this campus safety program. In open forum, Landon Coles, sophomore class senator
scored a big victory when an action he filed was passed by the chamber. Coles insisted on the importance of implementing what he called an “equity and inclusion resolution” which would look for any pre-existing infrastructure for an office of equity and inclusion on campus. For unmentioned reasons, this initiative had failed to garner majority support in the fall, but Coles said he credits his work with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs with having “piqued his interest in building a supportive community for people of all shapes, sizes, colors and identities.” Coles emphasized the need for diversity training within the university administration and in the Senate itself.
Fall 2019 Bill Updates Administrative Response Vetoed Vetoed ✓ Accepted Vetoed Vetoed Vetoed Vetoed Vetoed
ACTION #20050 A Bill To Recommend Safety Measures In Gusman Hall ACTION #20051 A Recommendation To Establish A Transfer Student Orientation ACTION #20020 A Recommendation To Offer A Mobile Application For The Use Of Safe Ride ACTION #20048 A Recommendation To Dedicate A Veteran Plaza Or Area ACTION #20036 A Recommendation To Ban “No-Email” Policies ACTION #20052 A Recommendation To Begin Using Refillable Dry Erase Markers ACTION #20056 A Recommendation To Accommodate Religious Holidays ACTION #20035 A Recommendation To Consider Provision Of Increased On-Campus Housing Availability For Transfer Students
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EDITORIAL
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A chance to relearn So many t imes, we’ve seen quest ions li ke “W hat would M LK say or do if he were here today?” and t hese statements are of ten ahistor ical because K i ng has spoken about i nequalit y of al l k i nds. Ever y year si nce 1986, on t he t hi rd Monday i n Januar y, A mer ica celebrates t he legac y of Mar t i n Lut her K i ng Jr. wit h a federa l holiday. I n 1994, a holiday was i nt roduced i n legislat ion as a way to chal lenge t hose who live i n A mer ica to honor K i ng t h roug h ser v ice. Many un iversit ies, i ncludi ng our ver y ow n, st rong ly recog n ize t his day and coordi nate severa l ser v ice oppor t un it ies for st udents to give back to t hei r com mun it ies. Ser v ice was i ndeed a big par t of K i ng’s life. As an ordai ned Bapt ist preacher, K i ng spent a g reat amount of t ime i n church and gai ned most of his fol lowi ng giv i ng speeches in t he churches i n his hometow n. For him, a com m it ment to God was a com m it ment to bet ter i ng t he world. He worked to f ig ht for t hose who were disadvantaged and disen f ranchised: t he poor, m i nor it ies and t hose negat ively impac ted by war. H is embrace of nonv iolent tac t ics and his leadership i n t he civ i l r ig hts movement ear ned him t he Nobel Peace Pr ize i n 196 4. I n recent t imes, M LK Day has most ly been dedicated to ser v ice. Volunteers t r y to embrace K i ng’s ser v ice-led m i ndset by per for m i ng task s per t i nent to our com mun it ies
and societ y such as plant i ng t rees, clean i ng up beaches, creat i ng book d r ives or ser v i ng com mun it y meals to honor K i ng’s legac y of love and acceptance. But we must also use K i ng’s day (and t he absence of classes) as a t ime to ref lec t on K i ng’s words. I n order for us to t r uly honor his life, we have to al l star t recog n izi ng t he par ts of his legac y t hat aren’t spoken about. He was a man who was bot h
condem ned A mer ican m i litar ism and imper ialism and cal led for m i litar y f undi ng to be di rec ted to socia l prog rams. He was also v i lif ied by t he media. A head li ne taken f rom t he Ci nci n nat i Enqui rer said, “T he unc t uous Rev. Mar t i n Lut her K i ng has been somet hi ng of a hi nd rance to t he civ i l r ig hts movement si nce he was awarded t he Nobel Peace Pr ize.” Even t he creat ion of
“In order for us to truly honor his life, we have to all start recognizing the parts of his legacy that aren’t spoken about.” accept i ng and radical, and t he lessons i n his phi losophy st i l l r i ng t r ue today. Cor porate A mer ica gives us a san it ized image of K i ng ever y year, but it’s impor tant to remember t hat dur i ng K i ng’s last years, he was not wel l-li ked by his count r y. A Har r is pol l f rom 1968 showed t hat K i ng was disli ked by 75 percent of A mer icans as a result of his statements on t he Viet nam War. He
Mar t i n Lut her K i ng Jr. Day was met wit h disag reement. President Ronald Reagan i n it ial ly disapproved of t he holiday, cit i ng cost concer ns. Republicans i n t he Senate led an opposit ion plat for m to K i ng, acc usi ng him of Mar xism and ot her associat ions wit h com mun ists. Some states didn’t want to recog n ize t he day as it coi ncided wit h Rober t E. Lee Day. Members
of t he Forsy t h Count y Ku K lu x K lan i n Georgia at tacked a smal l g roup of people celebrat i ng t he state’s second obser vance of t he holiday i n 1987. So many t imes, we’ve seen quest ions such as “W hat would M LK say or do if he was here today?” and t hese statements are of ten ahistor ical because K i ng has spoken about i nequa lit y of al l k i nds. One of our major cr ises r ig ht now is an env i ron mental one. T he ef fec ts of g lobal climate change are ever present as biodiversit y lessens and places such as t he A mazon and Aust ra lia are on f i re. K i ng spoke about env i ron mental just ice. He understood t hat we are a l l con nec ted as people to t his ear t h and t hat we must be “cog n izant of t he i nter relatedness of com mun it y and states.” T he day before he was assassi nated, K i ng was i n Memphis helpi ng at a ra l ly of san itat ion workers who were on st r i ke. So when you’re celebrat i ng his bi r t hday t his year, remember t he mult ifaceted and prog ressive man he was. As President Fren k said about K i ng i n 2016, “He worked for so much more t han just racial discr im i nat ion: He worked for pover t y, and he worked agai nst t he Viet nam War. He worked for so much more t han what he’s famous for.” Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hur ricane editorial board
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Experiencing harassment on my 21st birthday
My 21st birthday party served as conclusive evidence that several uncategorized men in my life were unsafe. The excitement and anticipation that f looded my mind as my 21st birthday approached gave By Suzy Iyosayi way to disgust and Aghedo Contributing disappointment Columnist as it passed. The unfortunate realities attached to womanhood had sullied the picturesque night I had constructed in my imagination. To be a woman—used here to mean any individual perceived as such, regardless of gender—is to live in a constant state of anticipatory victimhood. We navigate the world from a place of expected violence. When deciding to avoid, fight or succumb to
possible violence, we are acting from a place of understood powerlessness. Women are either helped or hurt by men; it is not a feminist ideal, and it is not what I would like to believe is true, but, at my most fundamental level, it is the principle I use to navigate my interactions with men. There is no such thing as a “neutral” male. There is either a safe man, an unsafe man or a man whom I have not yet categorized. My 21st birthday party served as conclusive evidence that several uncategorized men in my life were unsafe. I should’ve known this when I was hesitant to dance lest greedy eyeballs fall on me as if I were an animated sex doll, but I suppressed my worries, ignored glaring red f lags and extended the benefit of the doubt like women are too often taught to do. A bottle came around in honor of my legality. My participation waned as my intoxication, and the overstepping of boundaries, increased. Hands tried
to lure my seated figure onto the dance f loor, despite my visibly annoyed resistance, reminding me of all the times men have either refused my no or refused to give me the option of one. What should have been an amazing night was marred by unwanted sexual attention, roaming hands, intense stares and looming presences. But that is the reality of womanhood. We are confronted with the possibility of violence at every moment, whether throughout the course of a career or on a simple stroll down the street. We are expected to look ladylike and act meek to deter unwanted sexual attention. We are forced to navigate the fine line between “innocent” acts and acts of aggression, forced to assess what level of danger is acceptable. It is a tiring job that is often purported to be our duty. With adulthood comes a new set of challenges for women, but with increased agency, we can learn to navigate the world in new ways. We could always choose
to follow the rulebook, be ladylike and dress with the question “What was she wearing?” in mind in order to be found innocent of incitement. But why would we? That rulebook has never protected us, and it never will. Instead, we can fight the expected violence with more vigor and with greater effectiveness. We can band together with other women and safe men to create spaces where we can escape expected victimhood. We can protect each other using the same steadfast inf lexibility used by our attackers. I am saying goodbye to 21 years of harassment, to instead welcome a lifetime of solidarity in womanhood and the protection of women. Suzy Iyosayi Aghedo is a junior majoring in psychology and minoring in biology.
MEDIA
‘You’ and society’s obsession with unhealthy relationships
By Kay-Ann Henry Opinion Editor
The story of this tortured, sadistic and lovestruck man has already drawn you in, but it’s not entirely your fault. It’s just one of Netflix and Hollywood’s many opportunities to capitalize on society’s obsession with unhealthy relationships and making excuses for
traumatized men. Imagine it’s a Friday evening and you’re perusing Netflix for something to watch. Among their main featured shows might be a comedy special, “Big Mouth” or the newly released season two of the millennial murder-mystery-rom-com-ofsorts, “You.” It follows Joe, played by “Gossip Girl” alum Penn Badgley, a charming bookstore employee who stalks and eventually murders his girlfriend and several other
people, revealing a particularly evil side of him that it is a stark contrast to his seemingly composed nature. Like millions of other viewers, you will likely watch “You” and finish the season in a week. The story of this tortured, sadistic and lovestruck man has already drew you in but it’s not entirely your fault. It’s just one of Netflix and Hollywood’s many opportunities to capitalize on society’s obsession with unhealthy relationships and making excuses for traumatized men. It is no secret that people love to watch shows about crime and murder. And with the main narrator Joe being quite attractive, it was expected that viewers would love him and mistake his deadly actions as being romantic. For example, 14-year-old Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown said in an Instagram story to her 18.2 million followers, “So I just started that new show ‘You’… He’s not creepy, he’s in love with her and it’s okay…” As we watch Joe find (stalk) his next victim, who is aptly named Love, we are drawn into his deluded inner monologue
as he tries to find the perfect dream girl. He is willing to do anything for this girl. When I say anything, I mean anything. All his actions— the stalking, the serial killing and the obsession— are done out of a warped idea of love and bravery, and it’s this odd manipulation and madness that viewers romanticize. Fans also empathize with Joe as we get glimpses of the abuse he suffered during his childhood— being shut in a glass box similar to the one he subjects his victims to. This fervent adoration became so much that even Badgley has spoken out to playfully shun fans over their love for a murderer. Society’s love for murder and true crime is seen in the commercial success of shows such as “Law and Order,” “NCIS” and “Snapped.” Additionally, the appeal of dangerous men, who are usually attractive, is common in popular culture. From portrayals as mild as Edward in “Twilight” to Zac Efron’s rendition of Ted Bundy in “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” the glorification of men who are controlling, emotionally manipulative
and even mentally ill while in relationships with unsuspecting partners is a testament to how emotional violence against women is so normalized. We have become desensitized to crime and misogyny that I can’t help but think what this constant cultural stream of misinformation is doing to the minds of women and young girls. In a country where more women are killed by their intimate partners than any other people, we have to be critical of the art that addresses gendered violence of any kind. While Netflix and the entertainment industry are just simply creating shows out of society’s fascination with death and murder, we must be careful about whether these depictions are doing more harm than good. With all the tweets and media romanticizing Zac Efron as Ted Bundy and Penn Badgley as Joe, Netflix is making a lot of money— but at what cost? Kay-Ann Henry is a junior majoring in journalism and minoring in creative writing and sociology.
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FILM REVIEW
Oscar Nominations: ‘Parasite’ Review By Jordan Lewis Edge Editor transition for the music and overall direction The end of 2019 brought about some of the of the plot, as this is when Ki-woo decides to best cinematic experiences of the last decade, participate in a crime.The final aspects of the one example being Bong Joon-ho’s Oscarfilm that should be mentioned are its pacing and nominated “Parasite.” A black comedy thriller tone. The film starts off as a joyous comedy but starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-Kyun, Cho slowly takes on a sinister tone. This mimics the Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik and Park So-dam, the audience’s transition to slowly understanding film follows the life of a poor young man who is why the Kims hate the Parks. The social given the opportunity to tutor the daughter of a commentary of the film is subtle but prominent. rich family. Overall “Parasite” is a masterpiece– a At its core, the film is a social satire. beautifully acted, shot and directed piece of Throughout its entirety, viewers follow two cinema. The film keeps viewers on the edge families that perceive life differently. The Kim of their seats for its entirety, never giving any family lives in a semi-basement home while the opportunity to guess what happens next. Park’s house is a beautiful piece of architecture. “Parasite” won the prestigious Palme d’Or During a rainstorm, the Park family considers it at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, and was the a blessing while the Kims are forced to evacuate first film since 2013 to receive the award via a and head to a shelter. unanimous vote. As such, it is no wonder the What sets “Parasite” apart from other film received six Oscar nominations, and in my films is its use of visuals to tell the story. The opinion, is sure to win the majority of them. cinematography allows the viewer to understand the story without the use of dialogue, perfectly depicted in the flooding scene as Bong Joon-ho uses imaginary to depict how the rich characters within the film are appreciating the rainstorm (mentioned above), while the poor Kim family is dealing with the consequences of it. Another positive is the comedy within the story. The film is extremely witty and its humour is smart, displayed best through the Kim family’s actions. For example, when the sister is trying to convince Mrs. Park that her son needs art therapy, the entire dialogue functions as comedic relief, showcasing the naiveté of the rich Park family but also the cleverness of the Kims. The imagery of the film is the film saying “don’t show the gun if you’re not going to shoot it.” Every object or item in the film means something, an example of this being the opening SOURCE: IMDB.COM scene when the bus passes behind Ki-woo during GOING FOR GOLD: Bong Joon-Ho accepts his GoldenGlobe for Best Director his conversation with his friend. The bus is a
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The Hurricane’s most anticipated albums of 2020 By Curtiss Oakley Contributing Writer
For many people, New Year’s resolutions provide a sense of optimism as to what the new year will bring. Others find a source of hope in music, often fantasizing about the music masterpieces that will hit Spotify before the year’s end. I happen to be in the latter category. So, while I am sure that 2020 will bring masterpiece’s from many artists with which I have not yet been acquainted, here are some anticipated albums from artists I’m familiar with, albums that I can only hope to live up to the quality I am longing for. Frank Ocean Any author writing an “Anticipated Albums” list would be lying if they said they have listened to any of Ocean’s projects and thought, “I don’t need anything else from this guy.” With the recent announcement that Frank is headlining Coachella and the release of his recent singles, my mind can do nothing else but explode with questions– Does this mean he is releasing music soon? Will he go deeper into the experimental route like he did for “Blonde,” or will he go back into a more traditional R&B lane with a project more similar “Channel Orange”? Or, does he completely change artistically and prove that Odd Future might be even more talented than we already know?
Jacob Leader, a freshman studying industrial engineering, thinks the latter scenario to be more likely, saying, “A third album would likely have a different style to the previous two, and it is intriguing to find out what that style is and how he uses it.” Either way, whatever he releases will captivate millions of people and leave the internet in a state of shock. To be fair, Ocean could release a country album and we would all still listen. A$AP Rocky Is A$AP Rocky a music star? Has his cultural influence and voice outgrown his musical footprint? A discussion sparked on Joe Budden’s podcast has led to a complete reanalysis of A$AP Rocky’s career. The fact that this discussion is happening puts strain on how people will look at Rocky moving forward. If people go into his next album release seeking answers to the aforementioned questions and draw the conclusion that they aren’t as engaged with Rocky musically as they are culturally, that may cause a shift in public opinion. Seeing as I am one of the people seeking those answers, I can’t help but feel anticipation. The feeling certainly is not universal though, as many are purely interested in new music. Dane Sinks, a freshman studying economics, said, “I believe each one of his past albums have approached this psychedelic sound in different ways,
which is what I love about his music. [He] has crafted his own niche within the music world, and I look forward to what direction he takes his sound next.” No matter your reason for interest, it is undeniable that this next album will be a defining moment in Rocky’s career. Don Toliver Travis Scott’s prog-inspired trap production under a robotic, steel auto tuned vocals produced “Rodeo,” arguably his best album. Beautiful chords and guest vocals gave color and breaks to the monotony of the dark tones the album uses. But, what if the the primary vocalist behind that tonal change made an album of his own? A pipe dream of mine that is fulfillable by Don Toliver. As an artist on Scott’s label (Cactus Jack), Don caught his big break as a feature on “CAN’T SAY,” one of Astroworld’s best songs. His expressive voice provided life to an unforgiving instrumental, setting him apart on an album that featured big names such as Kid Cudi, Swae Lee and The Weeknd. With his recent performance on JACKBOYS, a small musical venture for Cactus Jack, I am even more excited for Toliver’s next release. His voice over trap production is rarely disappointing, and he is a name millions more will learn this year.
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Saba Chicago native Saba has been extremely proactive in the last two years. Releasing “CARE FOR ME” in 2018 to critical-acclaim, he continued to carry musical relevancy through 2019 without dropping another album. He managed to increase notoriety in other ways, including his feature on “Revenge of the Dreams III,” being a large part of music collective Pivot Gang’s new album and announcing newly formed trio Ghetto Sage (made up of Noname, Smino and Saba). Now, all we can do is wait for Saba to slam himself into a new realm of popularity. And don’t be surprised if he adds flair to the dunk, entering even more top 10 lists than he did in 2018
music and is only outdone in mystery by Frank Ocean. “I still think this album is completely unlistenable,” Parker told Pitchfork about his third studio album, “Currents.” His obsessive musical process consists of the man and the instrument– with slight substance use– and is only stopped when the record label tells him the release date is near. Every one of his albums allows listeners to peek through a keyhole as they try to make sense of the artist behind the grand music that flows through the seemingly small source. Anticipation is bound to arrive if you listened to all of his albums, and his dedication leaves zero doubt of quality.
Lil Uzi Vert and Playboi Carti Drop “Eternal Atake and Whole Lotta Red” before the internet spontaneously combusts. Thanks. Tame Impala Quite possibly one of the most interesting and consistent “bands” of the 2010s, Tame Impala has announced an album titled “The Slow Rush,” set to release Feb. 14. Kevin Parker writes, records, performs, produces and mixes all Tame Impala
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GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Frank Ocean is expected to release a new album in 2020.
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The ideal self-care routine based on your moon sign ASTROLOGY + SELF-CARE By Jordan Lewis Desk Editor Being in college, it is easy to forget about maintaining a healthy self care routine. Unfor tunately, with the stress of studying, late nights and early mornings, college is also the time you most need one. And with it being the beginning of a new year, semester and decade, now is the per fect time to per fect yours. Thanks to our dear friend astrology, you can look to the moon for that. Your moon sign determines how you deal with emotions when no one is around. So, it is only right to look to this sign to dictate how to best care for yourself. First, look to astro.com to find out what exactly your sign is. Once you know that, keep reading.
Aries Moon: Getting out aggression is ver y impor tant for this sign. People with Aries placements tend to build up a lot of stress, and it manifests itself physically. Exercise is a great way to release that energy. After wards, this placement should tr y a muscle and head massage to completely unwind.
Gemini Moon: The best remedies to relax a Gemini Moon are socialization and being around loved ones. Gemini is a ver y social sign, so isolation can cause people with this sign to feel more stressed out and sad than usual. Having a sleepover or wine night with close friends can refresh and regenerate a Gemini Moon.
This moon sign is all about luxur y and comfor t. Indulging– whether that be in food or satin sheets– is what makes this sign feel at its best. Being surrounded by familiar settings put Taurus Moons at ease due to their innate love for comfor t. They should invest in creating a “zen” space to come back 6 unwind. to and
Ruled by water, people with Pisces placements tend to absorb the emotions of others. When in dire need of self care, a person with this placement would benefit from taking a hot bath. Physically and symbolically washing away the energies of the day is a great star t, and adding a CBD bath bomb is even better.
When thinking of Sagittarius placements, adventure is often the first word that comes to mind. Spending time outdoors can really rejuvenate this sign. They love to learn and gain wisdom from experiences, so exploring new places when feeling down can remind people with this placement that there is always more to discover in the world.
Aquarius Moon: Aquarians flourish when tr ying new things. People with Aquarius placements tend to be deemed as the “weirdo” of the zodiac; however, they are far from it. Aquarius Moons are ver y experimental people who need to stay mentally stimulated in order to be emotionally at ease. Aquarius Moons should tr y switching up their daily schedule in order to avoid boredom or tr y picking up a new mentally-stimulating hobby.
Scorpio Moon: Cancer Moon: Cancer placements are seen as one of the most nur turing signs. Because of this, they often forget about themselves and their own self care. Meditation is a great technique for people with this moon sign because it allows them to focus energy on themselves. Practicing mindfulness and meditative breathing are just some of the many meditation practices to tr y. Also, if possible, getting a furr y friend for comfor t is ver y beneficial for Cancer Moons.
Leo Moon: Taur us Moon:
Sagittarius Moon:
Pisces Moon:
For a Leo Moon, it is ver y impor tant for to feel beautiful from the inside out. Creating a personalized skin care routine, lathering their bodies in essential oils and doing hair masks are just some of the ways Leo Moons can feel the best about themselves. Leo Moons, being a ver y creative sign, also need to express their creative side. By pouring negative energy into ar t, it allows them to release that energy in a positive way.
Virgo Moon:
Libra Moon: As a Libra Moon, this sign thrives with par tnership and beauty. It is imperative for people with Libra Moon placements to be surrounded by luxurious items and surroundings, but also to share these experiences with someone else. Libra Moons should treat themselves to a spending spree with their favorite person. After wards, they would benefit from gazing in the mirror at themselves wearing the new items. Doing this, along with some positive body af firmations, is a great form of self admiration and care for Libra Moons.
People with this placement tend to feel emotions ver y deeply. By the same token, they are also a ver y sensual sign. Tapping into this sensuality can help to ease a Scorpio Moon’s intense emotions. Sensual activities– such as taking nude pictures, doing a sexy dance in the mirror and/or taking a pole dancing class– can tap a Scorpio Moon into her inner goddess and make her feel a lot better mentally.
People with a Virgo Moon may tend to feel over whelmed when the space around them reflects their chaotic state. Someone with this placement should take time to clean up and organize in order to feel more in control. This creates emotional and mental security in a Virgo Moon. Listening to self-care audiobooks while cleaning makes for great mental stimulation for a pers on with this placement. All information interpreted from astro.com.
Capricorn Moon: Capricorn Moons thrive on stability and control. When lacking either of these, someone with this placement would benefit from journaling and reconnecting with those emotions. People with these placements often forget to check in with themselves emotionally, so making lists, responding to writing prompts and self reflecting are all great options for self care.
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
HURRICANE HOMERUN: Sophomore catcher Adrian del Castillo is congratulated by his teammates following a homerun last season against Virginia Tech.
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Hurricanes check in at No. 3 in D1 rankings By Kayson Davis and Sydney Boyo Contributing Writers
The Miami Hurricanes’ hopes and expectations for the upcoming 2020 season continue to be sky high, with UM clocking in at No. 3 in D1 Baseball’s preseason rankings, trailing only defending national champions Vanderbilt and Atlantic Coast Conference foe and consensus No. 1 ranked Louisville. This represents the first time the Hurricanes have made the preseason Top 25 since 2017, when they were ranked No. 21. The last time the program was ranked in the preseason Top 10 was in 2016, when Miami was slated at No. 6 and most recently made the College World Series. In-state rival Florida follows this year’s Canes at No. 4, while Mississippi State, which knocked
out the Hurricanes from last year’s NCAA Tournament at the Starkville Regional, was placed at No. The Hurricanes return eight of their nine best hitters from a season ago, including sophomore catcher Adrian Del Castillo (.331/.576/.418), junior third baseman Raymond Gil (.318/.565/.386) and junior first baseman Alex Toral (.293/.656/.400). Toral and Del Castillo were both named to the 2020 Perfect Game Preseason AllAmerican third team. They were also both named Preseason AllAmericans by Collegiate Baseball, along with Gil and redshirt senior pitcher Brian Van Belle. Head coach Gino DiMare enters his second year at the helm in Coral Gables, after taking over for longtime skipper Jim Morris, who retired in 2018 after 25 years with the program.
UM will first see a ranked opponent in 2020 when the Gators come to Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field on Feb. 21-23. The Canes will travel to Duke for a series between March 27-29, host UNC April 10-12 and then welcome Louisville the weekend of April 1719 for a potentially pivotal league series. They’ll also see road tests at FSU on April 24-26 and against Georgia Tech in Atlanta between May 14-16. Miami also made the top 10 in two other major publications’ rankings, sliding into the No. 7 spot in the Perfect Game poll and No. 4 in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. The Canes open up the season with a three-game series against Rutgers at Mark Light Field, beginning Feb. 14.
Six other ACC teams also cracked the rankings outside of the Top 12: • No. 12 Florida State • No. 15 Duke • No. 16 North Carolina State • No. 18 Wake Forest • No. 19 Georgia Tech • No. 23 North Carolina
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BASKETBALL COMMENTARY
Basketball mid-season grades: men and women By Isabella Didio Sports Editor
Men’s basketball: The Miami Hurricanes enter a crossroads in their 2019-20 campaign. A season removed from a 5-13 Atlantic Coast Conference record; this year was expected to be a rebuilding one by many. Expectations aside, however, this is a team that has shown signs of potential along with moments of frustration in the first two and a half months of the season. So, where does Jim Larrañaga’s team stand as the grind of the ACC schedule evolves into a new state normalcy? At first glance, this team’s 10-7 record looks fine; after all, UM spent most of the league slate last year underwater; with more loses than wins and with few opportunities to change that as they were faced with one daunting foe after another in the nation’s toughest conference. This year, conference play hasn’t been as kind to the Canes as their early-season schedule was, facing the likes of perennial powers Louisville and Duke rather than Florida Atlantic and Alabama A&M. Sitting at 2-5 in the ACC is far from ideal, but with four of those losses coming against Top 15 teams, much has been out of Miami’s control. Miami has established itself as a team that will shoot its way through games and live and die by the ability to create offense from the perimeter. Senior guard DJ Vasiljevic is currently third in the ACC in 3-point field goal percentage, making 43.1% of shots from beyond the arc. Junior Chris Lykes stands sixth in scoring, averaging 16.1 points per game. In terms of team marks, UM averages 72.5 points per contest, a pedestrian seventh in the ACC. While far from the catacombs in the conference, the Canes offense overall can be described as ordinary. The defensive end of the floor
has been more of a lingering issue for the program, ever since the injury and subsequent entry of Bruce Brown into the NBA Draft following the 201718 season. That year, UM spent considerable stretches of time atop the national defensive rankings, but the defense has been a struggle for over a year and a half now. The Canes are allowing 73.2 points per game, which is second to last in the ACC, and is cause for concern. In spite of some difficult times this season, Miami has proven they have the personnel that can go toe-to-toe with some of college basketball’s best. The problem? They just don’t have enough of this talent. Lykes, Vasiljevic and junior Kameron McGusty all average at least 14.5 points per game. Anytime a team is fortunate enough to have three scorers this potent, it is nothing short of being a huge asset. The problem is that the Hurricanes are limited beyond this veteran guard core, with freshman Harlond Beverly— UM’s fourth highest scorer— averaging less than seven points per game. With so few players possessing a high ceiling, and with just nine scholarship players currently healthy due to a series of injuries, the entire team’s potential is limited. Larrañaga’s team is fighting when it’s not easy to be doing so. Over the past several years, a number of factors have hurt the program’s on-court performance, many outside the realm of control in Coral Gables. Unfortunately, that doesn’t change the results of the games, and until the Hurricanes defeat a ranked opponent or win conference games with a higher level of consistency, a C+ will be all the team receives. Women’s basketball: Coming off a strong 2018-
Jared Lennon // Photo & Visuals Editor BALLIN’ OUT: Junior guard Mykea Gray drives to the basket during the Hurricanes’ victory against the Binghamton Bearcats.
19 season and returning three starters from last year’s team, Miami had high expectations coming into this season. Ranked No. 17 in the AP Top 25 poll, redshirt senior forward Beatrice Mompremier and junior guards Mykea Gray and Endia Banks were the expectant leaders of the team. Mompremier, who made the decision to return for one more year instead of entering the WNBA draft last season, was named the ACC Preseason Player of the Year. Now at the midway point of the season, it has been a disappointing first half to say the least. The Hurricanes, no longer ranked in the Top 25, are currently 10-7 (2-4 ACC), with a 9-4 at home, 0-3 on the road and 1-0 at neutral sites. After starting the season 4-0, Miami suffered back-to-back losses to No. 14 Depaul and No. 6 Oregon State. The start of ACC play has certainly been a struggle for the Hurricanes,
as they have only won two conference games. Miami suffered a 46-point blowout loss to No. 7 Louisville, only a few days after losing by double digits to No. 8 Florida State. A five-point victory over Syracuse has been the team’s only win in the past six games. The Canes lost their past to games to North Carolina and Notre Dame. Miami’s offense has struggled to score at times in big games. The team is shooting 40.6 percent from field goal range and 30.4 percent from 3-point range. Returning players that were expected to have a bigger impact this year have seemed to struggle with the fact that they are now the main focus of every opposing team’s scouting report. And some of the freshmen don’t seem ready to contribute just yet. One of biggest problems for Miami this season has been the absence of Beatrice Mompremier. The forward has not played since the team’s 61-54
loss to Georgia Tech on Jan. 2. Mompremier is currently listed as day-to-day with a foot injury. Without Mompremier, Gray and Banks have been forced to take on a bigger role and play out of position. On the defensive side, Miami has struggled to guard the 3-point line at times against teams with multiple shooters. Miami won’t face any top ranked opponents in the second half of the season, so the team must use the rest of the season top build momentum and get some wins if they have hopes of making the post-season. The Hurricanes were expected to be one of the top teams this year, so, it’s only right that they are judged on how well the team has played against top competition, which is why a C+ is what the team should get.
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Miami football: 13 recruits enroll early, former FIU kicker becomes a Hurricane By Anthony Kean Senior Sports Writer
Regular season kickoff might be eight months away, but the preparation begins now for the Miami Hurricanes football team. The Hurricanes signed 13 recruits from the class of 2020 last month, all of whom have enrolled for this spring semester. Spring enrollment at universities is a common practice of highly recruited high school players. The players will have a chance to get acclimated to the campus, classes and the football program before the season kicks into full swing next fall. Running backs Don Chaney Jr. and Jaylan Knighton, both fourstar recruits from South Florida, will be joining a relatively thin backfield following the departure of DeeJay Dallas, who is headed to the NFL, and former fivestar Lorenzo Lingard, who has transferred to the University of Florida. Four-star quarterback Tyler Van Dyke from Connecticut joins an inconsistent quarterback room and will be in competition for the starting job while learning the offense of new offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee. Miami added more weapons on offense, with four-star wide receiver recruits Dazalin Worsham and Michael Redding III, and three-star wide receiver Xavier Restrepo. Worsham, from Trussville, Alabama, perhaps Miami’s most highly recruited player, committed to Alabama in April of 2018, but decommitted in June of 2019 and announced his intent to play for the Hurricanes in November of 2019.
Redding III, another top recruit, also had offers from Florida, Florida State, Notre Dame and Penn State, among other schools. Three-star tight end Dominic Mammarelli joins one of the most talented position groups on the 2020 roster and will face tough competition from Brevin Jordan, Will Mallory and Larry Hodges. “To get Tyler is a big boost for the program. The running backs both have explosive potential,” Diaz added. “I think that’s massive for us and the receivers - a guy like Daz Worsham - I think he can do some things and provide some things we have not had. Then you have Redding, who is a guy that is a playmaker on the outside while Restrepo’s got your short-area quickness, slot, return game, special team; the guy’s got a lot of value to the team.” The offensive line added fourstar tackle Jalen Rivers, who is the 14th ranked offensive tackle in the nation, and three-star tackle Chris Washington. The two will join a young offensive line that made significant progress last season. The defense also signed four players from the class of 2020, including four-star defensive end Chantz Williams. Two of the Hurricanes’ most reliable defenders from last year, linebackers Michael Pinckney and Shaq Quarterman, are headed for the NFL draft. With that, Miami needed linebackers, so three-star inside linebackers Corey Flagg Jr. and Tirek AustinCave join a young group with
big shoes to fill. Four-star safety Keshawn Washington from South Dade High School will join a defensive backfield that had 10 interceptions last season. “We signed tackles, which are hard to find,” Diaz said. “On all three levels of the defense, we’ve continued to recruit the guys that have sort of made up the identity of our defense: speed, very explosive players, and guys that have a knack for making plays.” One of Miami’s biggest weaknesses last season was the kicking game, so it was no surprise that the coaching staff went after former FIU kicker Jose Borregales when he entered the transfer portal. As a graduate transfer, Borregales will have the opportunity to play one season with the Hurricanes. When FIU defeated Miami in November last season, Borregales made three field goals, from 29, 50 and 53-yards. The Miami native attended Booker T. Washington High School and is the older brother of 2021 Miami commit Andres Borregales, who is also a kicker. Borregales joins Camden Price, who went 6-7 on field goal attempts and Turner Davidson, who made 1-3 field goals attempts. Bubba Baxa, the original starting kicker from last season, struggled tremendously, going 5-10 on field goal attempts and 15-17 on extra points before being replaced by Davidson and then Price to end the year. Baxa is currently not listed on the 2020 roster and has reportedly entered the transfer portal, according to 247Sports.
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The 13 Recruits: 1. Tyler Van Dyke, QB (6’3” 215 lbs), Suffield Academy (Connecticut) 2. Donald Chaney Jr., RB (6’0” 207 lbs), Belen Jesuit Preparatory School (Florida) 3. Jaylan Knighton, RB (5’10” 190 lbs), Deerfield Beach High School (Florida) 4. Michael Redding III, WR (6’1” 191 lbs), IMG Academy (Florida) 5. Xavier Restrepo, WR (5’10’ 190 lbs), Deerfield Beach High School (Florida) 6. Dazalin Worsham, WR (6’1” 170 lbs), Hewitt Trussville High School (Alabama) 7. Dominic Mammarelli, TE (6‘4” 231 lbs), Naples High School (Florida) 8. Jalen Rivers, OL (6’5” 329 lbs), Oakleaf High School (Florida) 9. Chris Washington, OL (6’7” 273 lbs), John Overton (Tennessee) 10. Tirek Austin-Cove, LB (6’1” 205 lbs), Camden High School (New Jersey) 11. Corey Flagg Jr., LB (5’11” 223 lbs), North Shore High School) 12. Keshawn Washington, S (6’1” 175 lbs), South Dade High School
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Bros Before Hoes? Dear V, I have been casually seeing this guy for the past few months, and I am starting to really like him. I haven’t felt this way about anyone in a while. The only problem is that all of my friends hate him. I can’t understand how they are able to find a million flaws, while to me he’s simply the best. What should I do?
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Dear Hoes Before Bros, There are so many red flags in this situation, you might has well be dating a communist. At the same time, this question needs more context.
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Maybe your friends don’t like him because he treats you poorly, and you aren’t aware of your own self worth. Maybe you are way out of his league, and he still thinks it’s unique to have a rap song on Soundcloud. Or just maybe it’s because his hair is so greasy that he single handedly lowered gas prices by raising oil production. Seriously, the only head he deserves comes in a shampoo bottle and right after shoulders. Your real friends won’t be okay with anyone who treats you less than your worth. Friends are the people who stay up with you while you cry because he hurt you again. They are willing to spend hours reminding you how special you are. It’s crazy how you just can’t understand why they get so pissed when you decide to stay with him.
On the other hand, maybe they are just jealous. He clearly has your best interest in mind, and has been nothing but sweet. Real friends don’t find superficial reasons to hate the person who makes you the happiest. That misplaced mole on his chin might be gross to them, but it’s your favorite feature. The difference between these two situations is obvious, and I’m hoping you have enough brain cells left after sylly week to figure it out on your own. Try not to be under the spell of a guy who’s greatest trick is bending someone over and making his dick disappear. If you have friends who truly love you, listen to them. Love, V
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