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Get corralled into the Maverick Bullpen lounge area Billiards, video games, bowling and more offered in the lower CSU.

MARJAN HUSSEIN Staff Writer The Maverick Bullpen is without a doubt the best spot to relax and blow off some steam at the end of the day. The Bullpen has a wide variety of fun activities from video games to a bowling alley and even a TV lounge where one can take a quick nap if they are feeling a bit overwhelmed.

The bowling alley has 12

bowling lanes which are very unique to this university as Minnesota State University, Mankato, is one of the few universities in the entire state to have onsight recreational center lanes available to students at a significantly low prices on campus.

Kyle Bischoff, the new Program Coordinator at the Bullpen is very excited about the upcoming academic year and hopes to see the Bullpen used more by students as it is essentially there just for them.

Bischoff was initially a student at the university, graduating in 2012 with a degree in Business Management, but it has

always been his dream job to run the Bullpen ever since he was a student.

“It really bugs me whenever I see students shocked or surprised to find out that there is a bowling alley on campus,” Bishop said. Growing up in bowling, he quickly joined the MNSU bowling team and even went on to became captain of the team.

The Maverick Bowling Team competes at the highest national level in collegiate bowling and is ranked amongst the top 25 national bowling teams.

Bishop says that the bowling alley actually complements both the Maverick Bowling

“‘Our main goal is to focus on the students and provide a place for them to relax and have a good time...’”

Team and the different bowling courses offered by the university.

The bowling alley just got remodeled with brand new monitors, giving players the ability to play a number of games apart from regular ten pin bowling, including color pin and video poker that not only take away the monotony

of bowling but also integrate bowling with other games adding fun to the bowling setting.

Billiard courses are also offered on campus and there are 18 billiard tables available

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MNSU student hosts Alzheimer’s Association fundraiser After personal experience, Dallenbach strives to cure Alzheimer’s one memory at a time.

KALEB NORTH Staff Writer The evening commenced with a small crowd collecting into the private dining room of Buster’s Bar & Grill. Bethany Dallenbach graciously welcomed and thanked each attendee for their support in the event. For an entry fee of $10, dinner was provided.

A silent auction was held as well, with donations made from local area commercial establishments such as Pub 500, The Coffee Hag, Burrito Wings, Perfectan and Minneopa Golf Club.

Bethany, an auspicious and current MNSU student and National Guard soldier, was motivated to organize this fundraiser for The Alzheimer’s Association soon after losing her grandmother to the illness this past February.

Photo by Kaleb North Pictured from left to right are volunteers; Caleb Hendrickson, Margot Thraen, Derek Bakken and Event Organizer Bethany Dallenbach.

Living enabled Bethany to be closer to her grandmother and soon discovered, with

“According to alz.org, an estimated 200,000 Americans are recognized as having Early Onset Alzheimer’s...”

“I received my CNA Certification in high school and began working at my grandmother’s assisted living home when she was first diagnosed,” said Bethany.

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She learned this from her grandmother, and she wasn’t ready to let her go. We are proud of her,” said Will Dallenbach, Bethany’s father, when asked what he thought of Bethany’s efforts in the fundraiser. “We forget those with the illness, while they’re in the assisted homes, they are often forgotten by their families.”

Dallenbach spoke of the lives these individuals live, the amazing feats they accomplish and how indiscriminately the memories fade from them.

Rosella Iverna Dallenbach,

Bethany’s grandmother, moved into an assisted living home in 2012 at the age of 82, at the time, with light dementia, which later formed into Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s is a highly developed form of dementia that affects memory, cognizance and behavior.

Though it is prevalent in those over the age of 65, the disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a cumbersome brain illness that slowly and eventually reduces brain function and destroys brain cells.

Approximately 5 million Americans are retained with Alzheimer’s. It is the sixth

leading cause of death in the US, and there is currently no cure, says alz.org.

According to alz.org, an estimated 200,000 Americans are recognized as having Early Onset Alzheimer’s, which reveals itself in the ages between 40 and 50. The Alzheimer’s Organization projects that by 2050, 13.8 million Americans will be captured with the disease.

“I’d call the event a success,” said Dan Fleming, an attendee of the “Saving One Memory at a Time” fundraiser. Dan’s father is a current resident with Alzheimer’s at Keystone, the senior living community where Bethany is employed.

When asked what is next, Bethany expressed her commitment in the Alzheimer’s walk this fall.

She also foresees another fundraiser next year, perhaps before the start of the fall semester.

The evening was commemorated with The Switch Road Band, a country and rock cover band, who took the stage at 8:30 p.m.

“I’d consider the event a success. With the experience I gained, next year’s event will be memorable,” said Bethany.

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BULLPEN

Continued from page 1 for students use.

The video game system was just introduced recently in the Maverick Bullpen and is already doing pretty well.

Students just present their MavCards and are able to play the latest video games for free. This allows students to have fun with their friends or if they just need an avenue to let loose.

The TV lounge in the Bullpen also plays host to Serendipity Karaoke on Thursday nights, which is also very popular with students.

Renting the Bullpen goes for a relatively fair price of $175/hour and the event gets the whole space. This is beneficial to everyone as even external organizations not related to the school can use the Bullpen for any event.

“My goal is to promote the use of the Bullpen as much

as possible as people can use it for events like birthday parties, corporate parties and much more,” Bischoff said.

“Our main goal is to focus on the students and provide a place for them to relax and have a good time,” said Bischoff. “We also want the community to know that we are here and we can provide various services if they require them.” The main challenge that the Maverick Bullpen faces is keeping up with technology and the new trends popping up these days.

The Maverick Bullpen aims to do more advertising within the school let students know that if they need a place to chill, then the Maverick Bullpen has the best spots ready and waiting.

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What I learned from the State Fair It’s not all cookies and fried foods.

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NICOLE SCHMIDT News Editor As surprising as it may seem, I attended the Minnesota State Fair for the first time in my 21 years as a Minnesotan. Going into the fair, I had many preconceived notions about what to expect.

Here are my top things I learned from attending the State Fair.

Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar is everything everyone says it is (and you will buy the bucket) I’ve heard all of the hype; Sweet Martha’s Cookie’s are to die for. After ordering the bucket to split with my sister, I had my first bite. Needless to say, I had no problem polishing off an embarrassing amount of delicious cookies.

Overindulgence is commonplace and

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POLICIES & INFO Photo by Nicole Schmidt allowable As a person who is health conscious, I wrote myself a free pass to eat whatever I wanted. It seems as though I wasn’t the only one who

“As I passed through the many 4H buildings, I saw many amazing crafts and animals that obviously spent a lot of time with their craft.”

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wrote themselves the same pass. Hundreds of people were walking around with hoards of food in their arms (I may or may not have been one of them, too).

All things considered, the food wasn’t too overpriced.

The most expensive thing I ordered was the turkey leg (yum), which was $12.

4H showmen put a lot of time into their craft Even though I grew up in a suburb, I am still able to spot hard work and effort when I see it.

As I passed through the many 4H buildings, I saw many amazing crafts and animals that obviously spent a lot of time with their craft. Animals were carefully groomed and quilts were stitched to protection. These participants were certainly talented, and the State Fair was the perfect place to

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“Classic Rock. It is nostalgic. Music today does not give you the same feeling.”

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“Country. It was the first American genre of music I started to like, when I came to the U.S.”

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Continued from page 4 especially the pre-born (woohoo, free ticket!)

I have never seen so many families, pregnant women and seniors all in one place!

The fair caters to glutenfree When you see fair, you think food. For gluten-free people, this may seem a bit sad. However, I was surprised to see that there were many gluten-free foods and beverages. My friend was especially pleased at this.

Practical footwear is a must After walking and standing Photo by Nicole Schmidt showcase that talent.

All cultures and heritages are celebrated, which is what makes Minnesota Minnesota!

While shopping around, I couldn’t help but notice the variety of cultural booths and boutiques. From Ireland, Russia, Africa, to many more places around the world, cultures and souvenirs were displayed in full. This made

me happy as I shopped around; to be Minnesotan means to be diverse and accepting to all who live here!

Yes for “Minnesota Nice.”

You will claim you are full, but then go back and eat an hour later No matter how many calories you have consumed, it will happen. You do a lot of walking!

All ages are welcome-

for nearly 12 hours, my feet had its own heartbeat. I was very pleased with my decision to wear my boots to the fair as apposed to some type of sandal considering we walked over 21,000 steps in out time there!

Fairing all day is really tiresome See above point about walking 21,000 steps.

You will want to go again next year After a day well spent with thousands of Minnesotans and delicious fried food, next year’s fair won’t be able to come fast enough.

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No. 7 Mavericks football ready to roll COLT JOHNSON Staff Writer After an early loss in the playoffs last season, a revamped Minnesota State Mavericks football team will make their own push for chance at better playoff success.

Last season did not go quite as planned for the MSU Mavericks. After a 10-1 regular season going into the playoffs, the Mavericks came in holding the 2nd seed in Super Regional 3’s of the 2015 division II playoff bracket.

Their first opponent was 7th seed Emporia State University. After a long and high scoring affair Emporia State won by a score of 51-49, barely coming away with a victory.

The disappointing loss early in the playoffs may have left some players and fans with a bad taste in their mouths.

Though it is disappointing for seniors who played their last game, returning players and coaches have the perfect motivational tool to make a serious run in the playoffs this time around.

The Mavs will have their work cut out for them, as 7 of the 11 starters on the offensive side of the ball won’t be returning to play this season. Not to mention the six defensive starters that will not be returning. Revamping the offense and defense will have been an important task for Head Coach Todd Hoffner over the offseason.

Photo from Reporter Archives Todd Hoffner will be entering his seventh year as head coach of the Mavericks. He has compiled a 58-16 record during his tenure.

Duncan, last year’s leading receiver, will not be returning.

Duncan caught 38 balls for 445 yards and 5 touchdowns in 11 games, averaging 11.7 yards per reception. The quarterbacks for the Mavericks will not be able to rely on the sure-handed tight end anymore. It is the next man up as they say, and there will

Hoffner said. “We have high expectations and standards of excellence that we expect our guys to reach or exceed.”

A big concern coming into the season for the Mavericks will be filling the spots of the four departed starting offensive linemen. Nicholas Coy, Herschel Prater, Nate Trewyn and Lawrence Walker all left

“It’s the next group’s opportunity to shine.” Coach Hoffner said. “We have high expectations and standards of excellence that we expect our guys to reach or exceed.”

On the Offensive side of the ball, the Mavericks will be missing key starters from last season. Tight-end Bryce

be some big shoes that need filling.

“It’s the next group’s opportunity to shine.” Coach

MSU after the 2015 season. In a season where MSU’s 2,672 rushing yards were the seventh most in program history,

running the ball was a staple of the Mavericks’ offense. The younger players on the offensive line will need to step up if they hope to continue the team’s success from last season going forward.

Even with losing many players on the offensive side of the ball, returning starters like junior wide receiver Ty Dennis and senior quarterback Ricky Lloyd will lead a new group of guys.

Dennis earned All-NSIC honors last season. In 12 total games, Dennis made 37 receptions for a team leading 793 yards and 6 touchdowns with an incredible 21.4 yards per reception. Also returning to the team is fellow wide receiver and senior, Brett Esser. Esser also made 37 receptions for 523 yards and 5 touchdowns in 12 games for the Mavericks.

Leading the run game for the Mavericks will be Virgil Hammond. On just 72 rushes, Hammond accounted for 523 yards rushing which lead the team while averaging 7.3 yards per carry. The goal is to have Hammond and the rest of the offense picking up where they left off and the

Mavericks’ offense will find success as a result. The real question will be if the offensive lineman coming in can be productive and fill the spots of the four starters that left just a season ago.

Defensively, the Mavericks have a lot of big impact players returning to the team.

Cornerback Jared Gillespie, who also earned All-NSIC honors in 2015, will be returning. Alongside Gillespie is linebacker Marcus Gooden, the team’s co-leader in tackles with 58 last season. Other returning starters like Mat Andriano and Evan Perrizo will lead a defense that only allowed 16 points per game on average. A balanced offense and defense could mean more success for the Mavericks this season if everything goes to plan.

Heading into their first game of the 2016 season, the Mavericks rank 7th in the AFCA Coaches rankings according to NCAA.com.

“We’re excited to be nationally ranked but you’re only as good as your next snap,” Hoffner said.

It is time for the Mavericks to show the fans what they can do. They will be set to play their first game against Minot State University of Minot, North Dakota on September 1st. Their first home game will come the following week on September 10th against Bemidji State University. With the first game being this Thursday, Maverick football is set to begin and it looks like it will be an exciting season for Maverick football fans.

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Depth chart looks strong for Vikings Wide receivers, offensive line still not set in stone.

COREY YUMAN Staff Writer This past Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings played their third game of the preseason in what is typically referred to as the “dress rehearsal” for teams as they prepare for the regular season. It is sometimes called this due to week four of the preseason being reserved for back-ups and players fighting to make a spot on the roster in general.

The Vikings starting roster is beginning to form and take shape of who fans can look forward to seeing on the field every week. There are spots covered by players like Teddy Bridgewater and Adrian Peterson that have been secure since last season came to an end. However, that was not the case at every position heading into the 2016 regular season.

Rookie wide receiver Laquon Treadwell was often placed with the secondary unit in the preseason, yet his performance on the field has shown that he has the proper components to excel at his

respective position. He may not get thrown into a top spot on the depth chart from the word go, but he will provide a lot of trouble for Stefon Diggs and others if they fail to keep their skills sharp.

Detroit Lakes native Adam Thielen and former Arkansas Razorback Jarius Wright have also had a bit of a position battle, as coming out of the last game the spot is still up in the air. Thielen did not snag a single catch in the game against San Diego, while Wright grabbed one for 26 yards.

Fellow wide-out Cordarrelle Patterson will also be fighting to simply be noticed among what is growing to be one of the brightest positions in Minnesota. This position could very well be decided in the final preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams.

The offensive line is going to be looking to improve and early on it appears that new-comer from San Francisco Alex Boone is bound to end up with the starting left guard spot. Right guard should end up being occupied by Brandon Fusco and in the game against San Diego, the Vikings decided to play Joe Berger at center to test how he played with the rest of the first-teamers.

Photo Courtesy of The Associated Press Wide receiver Charles Johnson (12) tries to haul in a pass against the San Diego Chargers during the Vikings’ third preseason game. Johnson will be in the mix for playing time at the wide receiver position.

The current starting center listed on the depth chart John Sullivan sat out for the game from the request of the coaching staff. Sullivan missed a lot of last season

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“Rookie wide receiver Laquon Treadwell was often placed with the secondary unit in the preseason, yet his performance on the field has shown that he has the proper components to excel at his respective position.”

Photo Courtesy of The Associated Press Running back Jerrick McKinnon (21) carries the ball pass Seahawks defenders during a preseason game earlier this season. McKinnon should see an increased workload in 2016.

with a back injury so Berger could very well just be getting some reps with the starting team as an insurance policy for the worst case scenario. Another possibility that very well could end being a reality is seeing Sullivan getting cut at the end of preseason. Berger’s play would need to convince Vikings management thoroughly, but it very well could end up happening.

As for the defense, it looks like Andrew Sendejo will get one more shot to try to put together a positive season for himself. Finding someone to play alongside Harrison Smith could end up going a long way in making opposing offenses fear this secondary.

If Sendejo is not able to get it done, the Vikings have former two-time pro-bowler Michael Griffin to step into the picture.

Another position battle

that likely won’t be settled by time the season begins is at cornerback. Currently, veteran Terrance Newman looks like he will once again resume his role as second on the depth chart. As the season progresses however, it could get snatched away. Second year player Trae Waynes had a terrific rookie outing and if his sophomore effort lives up to the hype, it then could provide bright opportunities in store for him.

Minnesota will play in their final preseason game on Thursday, September 1st against the Los Angeles Rams. Kickoff is set for 7 pm.

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Dixie Chicks make comeback at State Fair Grandstand Grassroots band return from decade break to sold-out crowd.

NICOLE SCHMIDT News Editor After a 10-year hiatus from touring in America, the Dixie Chicks performed to a soldout Grandstand Saturday at the Minnesota State Fair.

The performance marked the third stop in their new tour coined “DCX World Tour MMXVI.” The sold-out venue thunderously welcomed the Dixie Chicks to the stage. However, there was no denying that hesitancy was just as palpable as the excitement in the Grandstand that night.

This conflict of emotions stems from a remark made by lead singer Natalie Maines back in 2003 when she said that her and her band mates, Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison, were “ashamed that the president

The Dixie Chicks playing at the Ottawa Bluesfest in 2011. of the United States [was] from Texas.” The remark also insisted that war and violence were not the solution after the U.S. had joined the Iraq War. The remark led to the swiftest degeneration of a band seen in my lifetime. Radio

stations no longer played the songs fans once adored and hit songs that once crowned billboard charts did not even grace the list. The members also received death threats, according to the Star Tribune.

Whether or not the crowd was ready to let the Chicks

CC BY 2.0 by David.R.Carroll back into their lives had no impact on the continued outspoken opinions of the group. It was clear from the beginning that the Dixie Chicks kept their jaw set at this world-tour performance and a visible chip on their shoulders could be seen from

even the nosebleed seats.

Backing down or apologizing were not in the set list.

In fact, the group wove in political jabs from time to time, showing that they are still not afraid to speak their minds, and that they aren’t “Ready to Make Nice,” even if we are.

For example, during their hit song “Ready to Run,” a comical portrayal of the GOP, democrats, and even the President played in a loop. The candidates were shown wearing clown wigs and dancing inappropriately on the big screen behind them. “I’m gunna be ready this time…ready to run,” the three sang.

During the encore, the band also put their two cents in regarding the outbreak of violence in our world after performing “Not Ready to Make Nice” (ironically).

“There is way too much hate in this world,” Maines

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Ben Hur remake tragically disappoints MSU Reporter

Reinterpretation of classic film is a misplaced, mediocre flop.

SHAWN CLOSE Staff Writer You might be asking yourself: why would Shawn, with all the movies available to see, decide to go watch Ben Hur? The answer to that is actually pretty complex. My dad asked me if I wanted to see a movie and this was the movie he decided to go to. I know that was a pretty lengthy series of circumstances that I dropped on you, but as long as you can understand my motives as to why I went to see this movie, we can move on.

Ben Hur is the remake to the 1959 classic (that was a remake of the 1925 classic)

FEATURING: BEN HUR that nobody asked for, which stars Morgan Freeman in a secondary role and a bunch of nobodies (not that it’s always important to have a big name actor, it just seems like they could have used some of that $100 million budget on someone I’ve kind of, sort of, heard of).

I honestly don’t know what

they were going for here.

Anybody that gives even the slightest shit about the original(s) is either a film buff that won’t exactly be pleased about Hollywood pumping out a soulless tracing of a beloved classic, or is of an older generation (aka: not the typical summer blockbuster demographic) the peo-

ple who normally go to see summer blockbusters don’t care about the name recognition of an almost 60-yearold movie. It’s like remaking Casablanca; what exactly are you trying to prove by doing this?

The misplaced arrogance of its mere existence aside, Ben Hur is a tragically medi-

ocre movie. It’s kind of like a made-for-TV version of Gladiator with better production values that gets aired three times a week on a Christian television network because they have nothing better to play. It looks good, has all the right Roman-ish things you would expect. The lighting and camera work are fine, the score is fine, all in all a pretty solidly made movie. The acting is… well it’s not great.

The performances have as much subtlety as a daytime soap opera with every line delivered like it’s the most important thing ever said, which, of course, makes everything sound super corny.

I’m not going to get into a breakdown of what’s differ-

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Leslie Jones’ personal site offline after hacking Hackers post private photos of SNL and Ghostbusters star on site.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leslie Jones, the black Saturday Night Live and Ghostbusters actress-comedian, is again the target of racist and sexist online attacks.

Jones’ personal site was taken offline Wednesday after it appeared hackers posted explicit photos of Jones and her driver’s license and passport. The hackers also appeared to have inserted a video of deceased Cincinnati Zoo gorilla Harambe and images of Jones posing with such stars as Rihanna, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West.

A spokesman for Jones didn’t respond to messages Wednesday seeking comment. And Jones hasn’t posted about the incident on social media.

Several celebrities supported Jones on social media Wednesday following the incident. Ghostbusters filmmaker Paul Feig called it an “absolute outrage,” while Girls star Lena Dunham asked followers to “turn our anger at trolls into love for Leslie

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Photo Courtesy of The Associated Press Jones and into strategies to protect all the heroines who don’t deserve this (expletive).”

Jones’ SNL cast mates also expressed outrage about the hacking. Aidy Bryant said she was “so angry, disgusted and sad about this racist violent assault on Jones.” Taran Killam said the hackers are “the worst of humanity, where she is the best.”

The celebs’ online rallying wasn’t enough for Rebecca Carroll, author of such books as “Saving The Race” and “Sugar In The Raw.” She said people in positions of power need to “go deeper.”

“Where is the practical response to this grotesque, debilitatingly mean-spirited violence?” she wrote on theguardian.com . “It’s one thing to offer her digital

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said. A rainbow-filled heart then filled the big screen as they sang their last song.

Controversy aside, the Dixie Chicks sounded as good as ever. They played hit songs like “Earl,” “Traveling Soldier,” “Long Time Gone,” “Cowboy Take Me Away” and more, all to the crowd’s pleasure. The grassroots band played a Prince song as a tribute, as well as a song from Beyonce’s new album, Lemon-

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ade.

Despite an amazing performance, the sad part about the phoenix-like rebirth of this Dixie Chicks tour is that the talented band may never be what they once were, and they will never realize what they could have been. People do not forgive easily. Even 13 years after the what seemed to be a grand fall from country stardom, we are still talking about the

infamous Dixie Chick controversy.

“Maybe you won’t wait ten years to invite us back again,” Maines said to the crowd during the encore.

As far as some were concerned, they never really were invited back. They didn’t get the Dixie Chicks from pre-2003, and that band is something that’s “Long Time Gone.”

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ent in this one compared to the 1959 version, because I don’t want to put in the time and effort it would take to do that properly, but I will say that this version makes some pretty major changes.

A lot of these changes seem to have been made to ‘spice things up’, but they don’t really do that; they mostly just make it more like a modern Rome-themed epic (think Gladiator or Spartacus), and a bland one at that.

If I was handing out compliments, I would say that Ben Hur isn’t the most boring movie I’ve ever seen. Despite all the hokey acting and melodrama, Ben Hur manages to keep a decent pace, and the chariot racing scene towards the end was actually

pretty great. I guess what I’m trying to say is that Ben Hur wasn’t the longest two hours of my life, which in this case is paramount to high praise.

One last thing I probably should mention is that Ben Hur is a religious film. You wouldn’t know it from any of the trailers, posters or promotion material (though if you saw the 1959 version you would have) but Ben Hur is (sort of) about Jesus. What’s kind of weird about Ben Hur’s treatment of Mr. Christ is that Jesus is for most of the movie a bit character. Jesus has maybe two minutes of screen time for the first 90 percent of the movie, before spending the last 10 minutes on his crucifixion. It’s kind of jarring to have all that dropped off

at the end, but by then I was emotionally checked out, so I really didn’t care that much when the movie ended with a Christian message so heavy Mel Gibson might have told them to tone it down.

All in all, this movie is fine.

If it weren’t for the sweet chariot scene I probably would have scored it lower.

It’s a little sad that while both the 1925 and 1959 versions of Ben Hur are beloved, groundbreaking classics, the 2016 version is destined to be a bargain bin dweller/mid-level trivia question. Then again it doesn’t really deserve anything better.

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apologies for others’ racism.

It’s another to actually take a stand to help eliminate it from our society.”

Jones briefly quit Twitter last month after facing racial slurs, obscene photos and comments about her appearance. She called on the social networking service to do more to curb harassment on the platform.

Twitter banned several users, including conservative provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos, the technology editor of the right-wing site Breitbart News.

Yiannopoulos initially posted Wednesday on Snapchat that “karma’s a (expletive)” but then said “just heard about Leslie Jones” and “ignore that karma thing.”

“I was distressed to hear that Leslie Jones had been hacked and naked pictures of her have found their way online,” Yiannopoulos said in a statement. “I know we had our differences after my review of Ghostbusters, but I wish her all the best at what must be a deeply upsetting time.”

After actively posting about the Olympics on social media, Jones was tapped

by NBC to contribute to the network’s coverage of the event in Rio de Janeiro. While in Brazil, Jones stood up for herself and African-American gymnast Gabby Douglas, who was also criticized online.

Sue Scheff, an advocate for cyberbullying victims and author of “Shame Nation,” expects Jones to rebound from this incident.

“I think Leslie is a tough cookie and will come back stronger than before,” said Scheff. “I think she should stand tall and be a role model for everyone who has ever faced this kind of abuse.

There’s only one way to go — and that’s up.”

In recent years, Jennifer Lawrence, Scarlett Johansson, Mila Kunis, Kaley Cuoco and Kate Upton have been among Hollywood actresses who’ve had stolen nude images of themselves posted online.

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