October 9, 2018

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Trump supporters rally in Rochester

Trump’s rally remain docile despite an air of hostility

GAGE CURETON STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The city of Rochester was gridlocked in contrasting feelings of excitement and dread as President Donald Trump held a “Make America Great Again” rally on Oct. 4 at the Mayo Civic Center ahead of midterm elections next month.

It was a cold autumn morning as I drove into Rochester and I could sense a strange vibe wafting over the city. It seemed as if everyone was on edge or in some sort of angered hurry. Even the cashier at the gas station wouldn’t look me in the eyes.

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I caught wind of a gathering at Soldier’s Field Park protesting Trump’s arrival in Rochester and headed over to see what interesting events

could unfold.

I stepped out of my car and walked to the assembly area of the Greater Than Fear rally gathered near the monument

in the park. Just a few short

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Voting registration to be held at MNSU

The Pnyx JOSHUA SCHUETZ STAFF WRITER I was not surprised when I heard about Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. Indeed, I honestly was not expecting much else.

The Republicans had the votes to confirm him, and every political incentive to do so. The only issue that has ever managed to unify the factions of the GOP is the appointment of conservative justices.

On the surface of it, this seems quite the victory for the conservative movement and the Republican Party more generally. After all, they now control the White House, Congress, and the Supreme Court. Even if they lose both of the former, Supreme Court appointments are for life.

But when we take a closer look, we can find that this victory may very well be pyrrhic.

Why? Simply put, the GOP has overplayed its hand.

Besides refusing to have a hearing for Merrick Garland, President Obama’s nominee for the Court, they jammed through, in this latest case, an unpopular nominee with

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EMMANUELLA SHOKARE STAFF WRITER Voting days are drawing near; what do you know about voting? Do you want your voice to be heard?

How can you do that, by voting? Yes. Here at MNSU, we are lucky to have events that would help educate us regarding voting, knowing the candidates to name a few.

There will be a voter registration event here at MNSU, “Vote with Confidence” on October 10th, 2018. It will hold on the first floor of the Memorial Library from 11 am to 2 pm.

This event was organized

MNSU celebrates 150th anniversary

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by the Library services in collaboration with the Community Engagement office and the St. Peter League of Women Voters, (a nonpartisan organization).

It is a free drop-in event

open to both MNSU students and community members.

“The goal of the event is to get as many people as possible to register and to feel comfortable about voting in the November 6 election.”

IN THIS ISSUE:

News in Minutes .......................................... Page 4 Men’s hockey returns to the Verizon Center ..... Page 5 Movie Review: Venom ................................. Page 7

”This is the first time in my memory that we have an event like this.” said Monika

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Sunday, Oct. 7 was the official birthday celebration of the University. This day was tagged “our day of rest”. Prior to this day was the culmination of events such as Purple & Gold Gala, The Birthday Bash with cakes, laser show and 150th family feud.

If you missed out on these events, head over to msureporter.com for photos and videos of the events.

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

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TRUMP

Continued from page 1 blocks away thousands were lined up waiting for their chance to gain entrance to the Civic Center and see the President himself.

I approached the perimeter of the crowd waiting to participate in the march and could see it was a diverse collection of people sporting everything from handmade signs, traditional clothing from their native countries and even the quintessential Minnesotan look of a light jacket and cargo shorts.

From the amount of signs they carried, it was clear they meant business and were

ready to march together through the streets; but not in any mean or militant sense.

The march was considered a non-engagement event, and participants had no intention to disrupt the rally or engage supporters in any manner.

It was more a gathering of a community wanting their voice heard than a politicallycharged protest.

The marchers kicked off their stroll up S. Broadway Street at noon and made their way towards the Civic Center, receiving supportive honks from commuters and angry chants from Trump

supporters on the sidewalks.

They stopped just two blocks from the Trump rally and blocked an intersection which they held for nearly 30 minutes. After they drew a crowd themselves, the marchers turned back to Soldier’s Field.

It looked as if the marchers were having a good time; smiles on their faces and their chants growing louder as they approached the end of their journey. I left the event, camera still in-hand, feeling a bit energized myself.

But it was time to head to the Civic Center and into

the heart of all the busyness engulfing Rochester.

I walked to the Civic Center a few blocks away and could see the lines of people snaking around city blocks and red hats dotting nearly every one of their heads.

Like the Greater Than Fear rally, it was a diverse crowd made up of people who I imagined came from all over the Midwest.

However, most of them stood quietly, smoking and chatting amongst

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Seasonal flu vaccinations are available for faculty and staff Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., in CSU 253-45. (The worksite clinics are for state employees only.

Family members may obtain vaccinations at their primary care clinics.)

If you bring your Advantage health insurance member card with you, there is no cost for the flu vaccinations.

Employees without a valid card or who don’t have health insurance through the state of Minnesota can receive the flu shot for $33.

Vaccinations are available on a walk-in basis. No appointment is necessary.

MavHouse Records opens doors for student musicians MARJAN HUSSEIN STAFF WRITER Music is a universal artform that allows individuals to express themselves through lyrics, instruments and sounds. Music creates an extraordinary bond between people allowing them to find beauty in each other using music as a medium.

MavHouse Records is a Recognized Student Organization that is a fullyfunctioning student run record label. Brittney Davis, President of MavHouse Records states that the MavHouse Records is open to all who love music and have a passion to pursue in the music industry. “MavHouse Records typically functions the same way as any recording label, we have management, artists and producers all working to generate credible content,” Davis said.

Davis states that the basic fundamentals of a Recording label such as contracts are present but there are limits as MavHouse Records is a university-based recording label. Davis’s primary focus at MavHouse records is predominantly the business aspect of things.

She is in charge of planning, organizing and managing the label ensuring its heading in a steady direction. MavHouse Records is still a very young label, its inception in 2015 led to the gradual growth of an outstanding RSO that seeks to develop student’s understanding of operating a real-world recording label.

“MavHouse Records is still trying to find its bearing, there has been some trial and error,” Davis said, “However, I am confident that the label is making significant leaps which

are giving the management as well as all involved a better idea of how to approach a recording label.”

MavHouse Records provides various services to students, especially artists such as promoting their content, scheduling shows, running their social media, advertising amongst many others.

MavHouse Records also provides a stepping stone to students who want to do something different in the music industry by providing them the opportunity to gain experience through practice.

MavHouse Records uses social media a lot to promote their brand and their handle on all platforms is MavHouse Records.

Through social media they advertise, promote and keep students informed about various activities associated with MavHouse Records.

MavHouse Records also plays host to various events and strives to get engaged in as many on-campus events as possible to enlighten students on their brand.

“MavHouse Records currently has 4 artists, with 2 artists going on tour around Minnesota and Wisconsin, essentially a regional tour,” Davis says, “For both artists it is their first time touring thus getting them some exposure will be good in building their recognition, plus it also advertising MavHouse Records to the public.”

Davis states MavHouse Records is looking for more artist but the major focus in on the main four they have.

MavHouse Records also ventures to get as much

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Irie Minds, a reggae band performs as opening act for Aar Manta show on Sept.

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The Social Justice Lecture Series Presents:

REFLECTING ON THE HOLOCAUST: TRANSFER OF MEMORY All programs are free and open to the public TRANSFER OF MEMORY PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT October 8 - 23, CSU Art Gallery (Basement Floor) A SURVIVOR REMEMBERS THE HOLOCAUST with FRED AMRAM October 9, 2:00 - 3:15 PM, Ostrander Auditorium, CSU FINDING ART IN MY PHOTOGRAPHY with DAVID SHERMAN Wednesday, October 17, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Morris Hall 103 CLOSING RECEPTION FOR THE TRANSFER OF MEMORY EXHIBIT Monday, October 22, 5:00 - 6:00 PM CSU Lounge, next to the Art Gallery Brought to you by Minnesota State Mankato’s Department of Sociology and Corrections and Kessel Peace institute, along with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas.

Co-sponsored by Minnesota State Mankato’s Department of Art, History Department and Library Services.

For more information contact Carol Glasser at carol.glasser@mnsu.edu or 507-389-1345.

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Continued from page 2 themselves. Some of them gave me strange looks as I photographed their faces.

It was a much different atmosphere than the march I had covered only a few hours earlier. But all of this soon changed as participants from the march began to show up and stand on street corners with their signs in-hand.

For the most part, the supporters in line seemed to ignore the protesters, but as time passed some began yelling and trying to ignite a response. The closer that time drew to Trump’s arrival, more and more of them seemed to be on edge; occasionally glancing over their shoulders and frowning at chanting protesters. It appeared to me that they felt as if their experience had somehow been tainted.

Ahead of the event, the White House had issued too many tickets for the rally

and the building couldn’t compensate the amount of spectators. Some would have to wait and watch from the giant television outside the building.

Once the doors were sealed and the President walked on stage, the crowd gathered under the giant television erupted in cries of excitement, rebel, admiration and perhaps even grief.

Trump’s speech and rhetoric was similar to past rallies, but he spoke of his support for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, republican candidates in Minnesota’s hotly contested 1st Congressional District and his disdain for his Democrat critiques.

But with every line and sentence Trump spoke, supporters cheered and protesters booed as they waved signs, but they all seemed to ignore one

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another. Almost as if they had come to accept each other’s presence, or they were too caught up by the person speaking to them on the screen.

In all, although peaceful, Trump’s rally had an air of hostility and uneasiness to it. A certain cult of personality hung in the air that encompassed supporters

and critics alike. And every one of them was drawn there by some strange longing to see the President in their own light and opinions.

challenge is engaging college students as their interest probably lie in already established artists and labels therefore getting them to open up to new local content becomes tough.

Davis states that a great achievement of MavHouse Records is sending one of their recording artists last

year, Irie Minds, a reggae band on tour during the spring. “This was the first time MavHouse records sent any artist on tour making it a huge accomplishment as a ton of heart and sweat was put forward to ensure the band went on tour,” Davis said.

MavHouse Records hopes

to expand its resources and network more as the music industry entails a ton of interaction that create brilliant ideas. Davis is undoubtedly certain that the growth at MavHouse records has only began and the label is set to do marvelous things throughout the coming years.

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Continued from page 2 airplay as possible on local media to promote and advertise their artists.

“Time proves to be the biggest challenge at MavHouse records, as other commitments like school or

work have to be given priority,” Davis says, “Although the passion to excel in music is what everyone involved in MavHouse records hopes to achieve.”

Davis states that another

VOTING

Continued from page 3 Antonelli, Outreach Librarian at the Memorial Library “We have done voter education in the past but this time we are collaboration with the St. Peter League of Women Voters and community engagement and we are all working together to host this event so it’s going to be nonpartisan. It’s about getting people registered to vote, understanding how to vote and knowing where to vote” The event is to help students understand the ins and outs about the Minnesota Voting process.

Students and attendees who had not registered to vote would have the opportunity to register and with the help of a volunteer at the event, the students will have a mock voting experience of what to do when voting and also how to vote by absentee ballot.

There will be five stations to help learn how to vote.

The five stations are to see if you had registered to vote,

what election and races that they would vote for this year, how to check-in on Election Day, how to fill out a ballot and, how to vote by absentee ballot.

“This would make it easy for people to be able to vote.

In the state of Minnesota, you can register to vote at the poll on Election Day but that could slow down the process.

So this is a way for people to register beforehand, know where their polling places are, show them a copy of the ballot that they would be using for the election and can vote early.” said Monika Antonelli.

Even if you are not eligible to vote but want to know about voting, you are welcome to come for the event.

For more information contact Monika Antonelli at Monika.antonelli@mnsu.edu or 507-389-2507 or call the library circulation desk (507) 389-5952 or (507) 389-5953

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The hottest and trending topics since our last publication RECHARGE MANKATO Amidst the chilly weather, on Saturday October 6, Minnesota State University, Mankato College of Science, Engineering and Technology in partnership with the Mankato Area Foundation and Reach Strategies held a renewable energy focused event themed “Recharge Mankato”.

This event featured a showcase of various renewable energy research projects by the college. Some of these projects include a solar chimney project, salt analysis project, renewable energy generation using wood chips, VAWT placement project, electric vehicle project by the automotive engineering department and the ASHRAE shack adn many more.

This event was the first of its kind in the Mankato region and was held with the purpose of bringing awareness of alternative energy solutions in the area and explore sustainable and renewable energy solutions.

Also featured in this event was the free test drive of electric vehicles, attendees got a chance to test drive various brands and models of electric vehicles such as the Tesla model S and X, Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Bolt and Volt.

This event featured interested citizens and top leaders from the Mankato businesses and community.

First Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Mankato On Monday, October 8, Mankato celebrated its first Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In June 2018, Mankato City Council passed a resolution to observe the second Monday in October as the official day formerly recognized as Columbus Day. This event featured multiple movie screenings, the first of which was “The Canary Effect” followed by the “Dakota 38 documentary: Healing journey of the Dakota people” in the morning.

In the evening, “The Doctrine of Discovery” and “More Than a Word” was screened at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Students United Open Positions Students United is a nonprofit advocacy organization that works to represent students at the local, campus, and state level across all 7 of the Minnesota State Schools.

There are 4 committee positions available (Diversity Specialist, PR Specialist, Legislative Specialist, and Issues Specialist).

For more information, please contact Katelyn Ogunfolami at kogunfolami@ studentsunited.org.

Applications are due before Friday, Oct. 12 at noon.

Melania’s completes first solo trip to Africa Over the weekend, Melania Trump concluded her first solo campaign promoting her Be Best campaign which focuses on children social, emotional and physical health. The four-nation tour full of smiles and comprised of countries included countries- Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt.

This tour some claim was in order to draw some firmer boundaries between her views and that of her husband the president. While most Africans saw this as a show of support, some were suspicious of her motives.

Melania’s trip also focused on conservation efforts, however, this should not be expected to counter the Trump rhetoric, according the Vincent Kondowe.

HabitAware wins 2018 Mn Cup Minneapolis-based healthtech startup firm HabitAware is this year’s winner of the MN Cup, a yearly business contest open to Minnesota companies with less than $1 million in revenue.

HabitAware got the MN Cup’s $50,000 grand prize.

Mankato River Ramble On Sunday, Oct. 7th, Mankato citizens and bike enthusiasts enjoyed a day full of cycling and festivities which featured three kinds of courses: 12 miles Minneopa

Falls Loop, the 26 miles Pie Run and the 42 miles Lake Crystal Loop.

This event commenced at the Land of memories park and with all loops intersecting the beautiful scenes at Sibley Park.

Doctor who stole newborn avoids punishment A doctor was found guilty of stealing a newborn baby from her mother in Spain decades ago but was acquitted by a Madrid court on Monday because too much time had elapsed.

Hurricane Michael gains strength on course for north Florida MIAMI (AP) — Michael gained new strength over warm tropical waters amid fears it would swiftly intensify into a major hurricane before striking Florida’s northeast Gulf Coast, where frantic coastal dwellers are boarding up homes and seeking evacuation routes away from the dangerous storm heading their way.

Post publishes possibly last image of missing Saudi reporter ISTANBUL (AP) — The Washington Post published a surveillance image on Tuesday showing its missing Saudi contributor walking into the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul a week ago, just before he disappeared.

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FRANK ONINO, MATHEMATICS “None.”

NICOLETTE SERBUS, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION “Not really.”

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Men’s hockey returns to the Verizon Center BRADY OLSON STAFF WRITER Minnesota State scored seven goals on 43 attempts, as the Mavericks rolled over Mount Royal University, 7-3, in an exhibition game at the Verizon Center in Mankato, MN. Minnesota State is coming off a season where they were #1 in scoring offense, and it didn’t take long to resume their scoring ways.

Sophomore forward Jared Spooner scored an unassisted goal just 15 seconds into the first period. 41 seconds after that, junior forward Josh French made it 2-0, tipping it in past Mount Royal goalie Wyatt Hoflin.

The lead would get extended late in the period, with sophomore center Jake Jaremko scoring in the peri-

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Jared Spooner (pictured) brings the puck up the ice in the Mavericks’ exhibition game on Saturday. od’s final minute.

The second period got a little chippy, with Mount Royal getting three penalties in the period. The game saw some 4-on-4 action when

MRU’s Colton Bobyk and MNSU’s Max Coatta were both tabbed with unsportsmanlike conduct.

The first MRU goal came at the 3:35 mark in the period, when Ryley Lindgren beat senior goalie Mathias Israels-

son.

The Mavericks would punch back later in the period when junior forward Marc Michaelis poured in the eventual game-deciding goal.

The period wasn’t over yet, as sophomore forward

Reggie Lutz took advantage of a power play with 11 seconds left in the period, giving the Mavericks a 5-1 lead at the break.

MRU wasted no time getting on the board in the 3rd, as Jesse Lees scored 30 seconds into the period. However, MRU couldn’t keep out of the penalty box, eventually ending with eight penalties on the night.

The Mavs took advantage, as freshman forward Julian Napravnik scored at the 3:24 mark.

The Mavs would end their scoring barrage a few minutes after that, with senior forward Ryan Schwalbe scoring goal #7 for the Mavericks.

The game’s final goal came at the 12:59 mark when MRU’s Mitch Lipon beat net-minder Jacob Berger.

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Mavericks enter Dragon’s den, remain undefeated Mavs soccer sweep weekend series The bunch improves to 9-1-1 overall on the season

AARON YOUNG STAFF WRITER The Minnesota State Mavericks football team continued their successful season with a victory on the road in Moorhead, MN over the Minnesota State University, Moorhead Dragons, 42-20.

The Mavs came out strong, scoring 21 points in the first quarter.

Quarterback Ryan Schlichte threw for two touchdowns on the game, the first to junior wide-out Justin Arnold, and the second to Shane Zylstra.

Ryan ended the game with 203 passing yards and 2 TD’s.

Running back Nate Gunn also ran in for a 10-yard TD. In the second quarter, the Dragons gave the ball away on their first play of the drive.

As a result, Gunn ran the ball in again to put the Mavericks up 28-0.

MSU-Moorhead responded with two rushing TD’s of their own before halftime.

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However, their effort wasn’t enough to prevent the Mavericks from putting more points on the board and taking the victory.

Gunn continues to shine this season, as he rushed for another trio of touchdowns on the evening, with his final touchdown of the evening putting the Mavs up 35-14.

Gunn ended the game with 90 yards and 3 TD’s on 15 rushes. He continues to be a fixture for this team.

Not only was the offense and defense contributing to the victory, so was the special teams. The only time the Mavericks scored in the second half was a kick return.

Senior Trevor Nissen sprinted 82 yards for the

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BOBBI PATRICK STAFF WRITER The Mavericks women’s soccer team continue to carry their winning streak this past weekend after a pair of victories against their conference opponents on the road, dismantiling Southwest Minnesota State, 9-1, on Friday and then squeeking by the University of Sioux Falls 1-0 on Sunday.

The Mavericks defeated Southwest Minnesota State in Marshall, MN. easily, but the Mavs had to fight a little harder against USF in Sioux Falls.

The Mavericks didn’t score any goals in the first half of their game against Sioux Falls, and didn’t get a goal in until the 69th minute of the second half.

The Mavericks went into the 2nd half determined to get a goal after missing three shots on goal in the first half.

Freshman Brynn Desens

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scored the only goal with an assist from Dakota Wendell.

With the Maverick defense on their top game, USF was only able to make one shot attempt on goal.

The Mavericks totaled 15 shots on goal against USF while USF was shut out by the Maverick defense, having zero shots on the Mavericks goal the entire game.

Minnesota State’s goalkeeper, Alexa Rabune, didn’t have any shots to save this game.

Some of the top shooters from the game were Junior Dakota Wendell, Senior Mad-

dy Burandt, and Senior Julia Zach, who all had 2 shots on goal individually.

The Mavericks have 3 games this upcoming week.

MNSU will take on Concordia-St. Paul at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. While this weekend they will travel to Crookston, MN to play Minnesota Crookston at 3 p.m. Saturday. Then the Mavericks finish their road trip against Bemidji State on Sunday at 1 p.m. in Bemidji.

Concordia St. Paul has a record of 7-1-3 this season, seeding them 5th in the conference rankings. Bemidji State is leading the confer-

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Photo Story: Volleyball sweeps St. Mary at home

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The Mavericks last Saturday defeated the Marauders at the Taylor Center 3-0 to improve to a record of 13-6, 6-5 NSIC. Key players for the Mavericks were Morgan Olson, Alivia Garbe, Anissa Janzig and Joie Veldman

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SOCCER Continued from page 5 ence with a 11-0 record while the Mavericks follow closely in second with a 8-1-1 record.

Bemidji State is currently ranked 6th in the nation according to the United Soccer Coaches’ poll as of Oct. 2nd. The Mavericks and Beavers are the top 2 teams in the NSIC conference and

HOCKEY Continued from page 5

Tailback Nate Gunn (pictured) ran for 3 TD’s on the day for the Mavericks last Saturday. touchdown. Even better, he is the first Maverick to go house on a kick return since 2011. What can’t this team do!?

All the action and scoring happened before the fourth quarter, because neither team found the endzone late.

Instead, the last TD came from the Dragons, as RB Ty Jochim ran the ball 15 yards for six points.

The combo of WR’s Zylstra

and Arnold was once again a force on the team, combining for 9 catches, 181 yards and two TD’s.

On defense, junior Alex Goettl led the Mavericks in tackles with seven, including a tackle for loss.

Sophomore Jake Schaper was the only one who got a sack for the Mavs on the day.

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now 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the conference. Moorhead didn’t seem like too much of a challenge, unlike earlier this year when the Mavericks faced Augustana. Either way, the NSIC conference hasn’t found a way to stop the Mavericks.

Next week, Minnesota State football returns to Mankato to face Minot State on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Blake.

the Mavericks are looking to show the Beavers who’s superior this weekend.

The women are winning a majority of their games which will hopefully end up proving them capable of their ultimate goal; to become national champions.

Dryden McKay

MNSU was dominant in faceoffs, winning 42 of 60 faceoffs against Mount Royal. They also did well on defense, allowing only 17 shots

on goal and blocking another 13.

Starting goalie Dryden McKay was the only Maverick goalie to not surrender a goal during the exhibition game, going 6-for-6 on his save opportunities.

MNSU will open the regular season this coming weekend, playing host to 8thranked Boston University on Friday and Saturday. Both games will be at the Verizon Center, with the opening puck-drop for both games being at 7:07 p.m.

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Movie Review:

Venom

This new comic book movie plays it too safe RACHAEL JAEGER STAFF WRITER When it comes to critiquing Venom, it is difficult to know where to start because it has more laughable moments than it does horror.

The concept of an alien parasite living inside a human and teaming up with an alter ego stimulates both the hilarity and the horror.

It is well-played with Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock, a journalist who investigates Life Foundation because of its organizer Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed). Drake sacrifices innocent people in dealing with alien specimens who live inside humans once they are exposed to each other. Ultimately Eddie loses his job because he asks too many questions and puts together a news coverage without any evidence or facts. Despite that as of Monday, according to Gamespot Venom set the new box record it was not the greatest superhero made.

One aspect I also disliked is that for a while, Venom shed poor light on Anne Weying (Michelle Williams). First of all, she put coffee in his hand

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the minute he was awake and other behaviors gave an impression that she picked up after him. Then she acted out of the character she portrayed and deserted him and almost instantly, dive into a new relationship.

I am not going to say I didn’t enjoy Venom because I did. In contrast to other reviews I read, I thought Venom kicked off well when it showed

Eddie losing literally everything that he had, the nice apartment he lived and his considerate girlfriend Anne.

Eddie also made it a ritual to take a trip to the local rundown gas station where Dr. Dora Skirth (Jenny Slate) took him aside and promised she would sneak him into the Life Foundation lab to acquire the evidence he could use to take back his position as a journal-

ist. I especially also love when Eddie gets more familiar with Venom and teams with him when they are on the run from Carlton. Venom not only spurs Eddie to action, but he also encourages Eddie not to give up on Anne, especially after an interaction between them when Venom states in a humorous tone, “I like her!”

As for as the technical aspects go, CGI, has become

prominent in most modern films and it is hit-or-miss in Venom, but when it is shown it feels out of place because it is too much. Like in the scene when Venom and the other alien battle it out, the shots cutting between them were so fast that you couldn’t tell what alien parasite was which.

When you visually cannot keep up with the graphics, it is a problem since your vision is what enables you to enjoy cinema. That scene and others like it, scattered throughout the film were like reading a book with such a choppy sentence that it is more work to figure out what the writer is saying than it is to follow along with the storyline.

I understand that superheroes/antiheroes are the recent film hype and especially the goal of the anti-hero movies is to challenge the hidden corrupt systems. At the same time, because so many movies are like that now, as the saying goes, they are a dime a dozen. It is difficult to dig from the grime and discover a penny that maintains its shine in contrast from to a coin already rusted.

Album Review: “DROGAS WAVE”

Lupe Fiasco’s new album is one of the best of 2018 Opinion

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When you think of the greatest rappers of all time, who do you think of? Tupac? Eminem?

Kanye? Kendrick? All of those names would most likely bounce around your head, and you wouldn’t be wrong for saying any of them. How about Lupe Fiasco? I’m going to go out on a limb and say most of you wouldn’t

even think of saying Lupe.

That’s because, for most of his career, Lupe hasn’t been able to translate his extreme critical success to commercial success, or vice versa. He either dropped an extremely well made conceptual album, like Tetsuo & Youth, that didn’t sell too well, or he dropped something like Lasers that while selling fairly well, it didn’t reach the heights set by his other works on an artistic level and was thus disregarded by critics. The closest he ever got to mixing the two was arguably his best album, Lupe Fiasco’s “The Cool”, which mixed listenable songs and production with heady lyrics and rich themes.

“The Cool” was the closest he ever got. Until last weekend, that is. Last weekend, Lupe dropped arguably the best album of the year in a year that has been stacked with incredible, timeless albums, like “Kids See Ghosts” by Kid Cudi and Kanye West as well as “Veteran” by JPEGMAFIA. “DROGAS WAVE” is best described as a double album, complete with two sets of themes, lyrical content, and production quality.

The first album, which lasts from the opening track until “Baba Kwesi”, is a look in on Lupe’s opinions on racial problems, African heritage, and life and death itself. The tracks here include my person-

al favorite “WAV Files”, which when combined with the “Slave Ship” interlude preceding it creates an extremely emotional interpretation of an African legend involving a slave ship that sunk. This ship’s cargo, the slaves, then made it their mission to free other slaves by sinking ships, with the hopes of returning to Africa as soon as they were able to walk on the water.

It is haunting, touching, and inspiring all at the same time.

The second album, which lasts from “Imagine” to “Mural Jr.”, is a more personal look into Lupe’s life right now, his breakup with Atlantic Records, and what hip-hop means

to him. My favorite track found on this half of the record is probably “King Nas”. Since the title of the track contains his name, most would think this track is dedicated to legendary New York MC Nas, but that isn’t the case. The track is actually about Lupe’s nephews, whose names are King and Nas. It is his imaginative look into what they’re journey into manhood will be like. It is extremely personal, but from a listenability point of view, it is one of my favorites. The song is the perfect length, the chilled

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out East coast inspired beat, and Lupe’s flow all add together in a near perfect fashion.

If the album has any low point, it would probably be “XO”, but that is a more personal preference than a technical failing and that is why this album is so insane to me. Every song is so clean and well made, every lyric is well used, his

flow is always on point.

Lupe has constructed one of the best rap albums of all time here. The only complaint I could see someone making is that it’s near 2-hour length is too long, but even then I would argue you could and should split it into the two parts I previously listed.

Is this album the best of

the year? It might be. One thing has been made very clear to me and everyone else. Lupe Fiasco is one of the most talented rappers in the business, and he deserves a place amongst the greats like his hero Jay-Z and Biggie Smalls.

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