Who let the dogs out?

AUBREY SCHAFBUCH Staff Writer

Midterms are coming, and Active Minds wants you to let loose and de-stress. On March 7, dogs and cats will be available for visiting in the Maucker Union Ballroom. This year, there will be a surprise special quest from a unique kind of therapy dog, so make sure to check it out from 6-7pm. This event is one of the biggest Active Minds put on throughout the year, garnering the attention of over 100 students last semester. This is no mistake. In addition to a widespread love of seeing furry friends, there is a growing need for student activities focussing on de-stressing, especially during this time of year. Audrey Vint, vice president of Active Minds says, “Having the animals during midterms allows for students to take a few minutes of their

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“All Quiet on the Western Front” has been a darling during the awards ceremonies leading up to the Oscars. Scoring big as the BAFTAs, “All Quiet on the Western Front’s” Best Picutre betting odds went up after the BAFTAs, to illustrate just how successful they’ve been this year. I don’t doubt that the Academy will want to nod to them outside of Best International Film, which is where they fall here.

Acting

Actor In A Supporting

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• Brendan Gleeson - “Banshees of Inisherin”

• Brian Tyree Henry“Causeway”

• Judd Hirsch“The Fablemans”

• Barry Keoghan - “Banshees of Inisherin”

• Ke Huy Quan - “Everything Everywhere All At Once”

Prediction to Win: Ke Huy Quan - “Everything Everywhere All At Once”

Ke Huy Quan’s performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is a triumph. The return of a beloved child actor to the big time to relax with fluffy animals and destress.” As Active Minds focuses on student mental health and wellbeing, they are well aware of the help that pets can offer.

Therapy animals are widely known to decrease anxiety and boost self esteem and energy, something that is much needed coming out of the winter and into intense testing periods. Many students across campus are struggling at this certain time in the semester. As classes pick up, personal time decreases, leaving students with low energy and strain on their mental health. Sidra Vespestad, third year biology and nursing student says, “I always get really unmotivated and stressed out during this time of year, because of the shorter day and how far away the end of the school semester seems.”

This isn’t the only part of the problem, however. Vint mentions how homesickness screen has been universally loved. It feels like Ke Huy Quan can’t stop winning, taking home the Best Supporting Actor award from the Golden Globes, the Critics Choice Awards, the Hollywood Critics Association Awards, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards. I want to see Ke Huy Quan round out his amazing awards season run for a standing-ovation worthy performance by taking home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

Actress In A Supporting Role

• Angela Bassett“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”

• Hong Chau - “The Whale”

• Kerry Condon - “Banshees of Inisherin”

• Jamie Lee Curtis

- “Everything, Everywhere, All At Once”

• Stephanie Hsu - “Everything, Everywhere, All At Once”

Prediction to Win: Angela Bassett - “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”

It’s time for Angela Bassett to walk home with an Academy Award. After an electrifying performance in “Black Panther: Wakanda can kick in during this time.

“We also host this event because many students are away from home and miss their animals,” she says. “Having animals on campus brings joy to students who might miss their own pets.”

This is true for multiple students. “Every time I get to a wonderful chance to be in that de-stressing, calm environment.”

Jaye Haines, third year strategic public relations major can also attest to this, saying, “Animals have always been a source of happiness for me and they are always such a joy to come home to.” stunning, Butler has taken home a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for his performance in “Elvis,” and Fraser has claimed a Critics Choice Award and a SAG, making the race between the two very even. It would be amazing to see Fraser take home the award, but I really didn’t enjoy “The Whale” and I wish that wasn’t the movie he was going on his redemption tour with.

Active Minds partners with P.E.T.P.A.L.S., a volunteer organization that brings therapy animals to hospitals, care facilities, group homes and educational buildings.

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• “All Quiet on the Western Front” come home, I am in such a better mood and more motivated to do my homework, it’s weird. I feel a lot more calm when I am around my pets,” Vespestad says. “For students that live further away or don’t have the opportunity to go home, it’s

Forever”, the Oscar campaign for Angela Bassett has been relentlessly successful, and for good reason. Bassett’s “Have I not given everything?” monologue is an unforgettable piece of cinem . She’s won a Critics Choice Award, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA, but Jamie Lee Curtis won over Bassett at the SAG awards, shaking Bassett’s chance. If the Academy were to award someone other than Bassett (which I don’t find likely), please let it be Stepahnie Hsu. Curtis’s performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” was great, but Hsu acted as the main antagonist and delivered an amazing performance. It’s hard to overstate how she killed this role. Up against the likes of Bassett, it won’t be Hsu taking home the award (though they’re both deserving).

Actress In A Leading Role

• Cate Blanchett“TÁR”

• Ana de Armas - “Blonde”

• Andrea Riseborough

- “To Leslie”

• Michelle Williams“The Fablemans”

• Michelle Yeoh

- “Everything, Everywhere, All At Once”

Prediction to Win: Michelle Yeoh - “Everything

P.E.T.P.A.L.S. was organized in 1983 as an extension of the Cedar Bend Humane Society. What makes them extra special is that the animals are actually personal pets of the volunteers, after going through screenings for suitability. Because this organization is 100% volunteer based, the event is low on cost and high in fun.

Everywhere All At Once”

The Best Actress in a Leading Role is a very gray category this year. Every actress (minus Ana de Armas) delivered beautiful performances in amazing films this year. With both Cate Blanchett and Michelle Yeoh taking home numerous precursor awards, it’s tough tell between the two for the Oscar. My bet is on Yeoh, who delivered a stunning performance in “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” I hope the Oscars follow the Golden Globes, the SAGs and the Independent Film Spirirt Awards in giving Yeoh her flowers.

Actor In A Leading

ROLE

• Austin Butler“Elvis”

• Colin Farrell“Banshees of Inisherin”

• Brendan Fraser“The Whale”

• Paul Mescal“Aftersun”

• Bill Nighy - “Living”

Prediction to Win: Austin

Butler - “Elvis”/Brendan

Fraser - “The Whale” - Toss

I wish, in good faith, that I could predict Paul Mescal to take home this award, but I just don’t see it being possible. While Mescal’s performance in “Aftersun” was

- Malte Grunert, Producer

• “Avatar: The Way of Water” - James Cameron and Jon Landau, Producers

• “The Banshees of Inisherin”Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin and Martin McDonagh, Producers

• “Elvis” - Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Gail Berman, Patrick McCormick and Schuyler Weiss, Producers

• “Everything Everywhere All At Once” - Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert and Jonathan Wang, Producers

• “The Fabelmans”

- Kristie Macosko Krieger, Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner, Producers

• “TÁR” - Todd Field, Alexandra Milchan and Scott Lambert, Producers

• “Top Gun: Maverick” - Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, David Ellison and Jerry Bruckheimer, Producers

• “Triangle of Sadness”

- Erik Hemmendorff and Philippe Bober, Producers

• “Women Talking”

- Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Frances McDormand, Producers

Prediction to Win: “Everything Everywhere All At Once” - Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert and Jonathan Wang, Producers