Anxiety vs Excitement
Graphic by CJ Sommerfeld
››I’m a magician just trying a new trick
Matthew Fraser Editor in Chief
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have heard that if you know how the magic trick is done you can never see the trick the same way again. It’s as if as soon as you know the steps and the moment the card disappears into the magician's sleeve you’re just counting down, going through the motions and waiting for it to happen. All too similarly, I think I was ruined the day that I learned anxiety and excitement are nearly identical in your brain. The gift of my unknowing was simply that every challenge made my blood pump and my ego build. Everything was an opportunity, and I had the invincibility of youth and hubris on my side. The world was beautiful, I could leap tall buildings, I could build great things and failure was a word that other people used to describe the realization that they weren’t me. But nothing is for certain except for death and taxes and nothing last forever
except eternity so I had to grow up. Just like every other boy, I had to transition into a man. And with that transition comes knowledge, whether you like what you learn or not. I don’t know when it was that I learned it, I don’t know how I learned it, but one day I found out that anxiety and excitement are the same as far as chemicals are concerned. As Svetlana Whitener of Forbes reports, “Both feelings produce an elevated heart rate and a feeling of butterflies in your stomach.” If not quite overnight, challenges became daunting, my blood pumped agitation and my ego feared humiliation. There were too many opportunities for embarrassment and disappointment. Hubris had left me, and my youth had been tempered but was not yet gone. The world was confounding, and I could barely reach the stairs. I might do good things, but I had to be careful of failure, that was a word that caught too many off guard.
Now the attempt is to reclaim that bulletproof ego and the bliss of unknowing. It’s certainly hard though, once you know the moment that the magician pulls the dove out of his hidden pocket, it is hard to see the flight the same. Still, you must try. The nice thing is, there are a plethora of articles from people trying to undo the secret. Someone has written a method to put the cat back in the bag. It’s certainly better than lying to yourself and it’s almost as effective as the real McCoy. It just takes a little bit of perseverance and a good deal of courage. It’s like talking yourself through the trick and envisioning your success. It’s all about embracing the feeling and moving forward buoyed by your heartbeat and not crushed by its pressure in your chest. The trick may be known but the variation is even better.
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sports // no. 3 • Blue Jays fans can look forward to new faces this coming season • Canucks make minor deals before NHL trade deadline ...and more
Toronto Blue Jays spring training preview ››Blue Jays fans can look forward to new faces this coming season Joseph Agosti Contributor
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s the old saying goes, hope springs eternal, and hope is plentiful at the Toronto Blue Jays spring training facility in Dunedin, Florida. The Blue Jays are poised to make significant noise this Major League Baseball season, and expectations are high around a young exciting team, coming off a strong 91-71 2021 season, as well as an active off-season. Both fans and media are well aware of the team's potential with a strong young core of Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette and Teoscar Hernandez being joined by productive veterans like George Springer, Kevin Gausman and Hyun-Jin Ryu. As the lockout-induced truncated Spring Training starts, there are plenty of interesting storylines in the tune-up to the 2022 baseball season.
Position Battles: For the most part, the Blue Jays lineup is set, with very few position battles to speak of, although there are a few worth mentioning. The most interesting maybe second base with incumbent Marcus Semien out the door, it will be a competition between Santiago Espinal and Cavan Biggio. The initial edge seems to go to the versatile Biggio, who can play third, second, first and right field. Biggio played most of his innings at third base last year but struggled with poor fielding and injuries. Still, Biggio has solid power and plate discipline. Espinal is the superior fielder, being an above-average defender at second base, shortstop, and third base. Espinal played most of the year at third base last year, while his defence and batting average were excellent, he lacks the power required for the position. The Outfield is mainly set with stars in all three positions, George Springer in Centre, Lourdes Gurriel Jr in Left, and Teoscar Hernandez in Right. All three of them had great seasons (although Springer dealt with injuries all year), newly acquired Raimel Tapia, a left-handed hitting outfielder will provide centre field insurance if Springer gets injured or has to split designated hitter duty, with portly hitting savant Alejandro Kirk.
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Additions and Subtractions: The Blue Jays were one of the busiest MLB teams in the off-season both before and after the lockout. After losing star players Marcus Semien to the Texas Rangers (reported by the Daily Hive) and Robbie Ray to the Seattle Mariners (as CBC reports), the Jays acted quickly in signing pitcher Kevin Gausman from the San Francisco Giants to a five-year 110-million-dollar contract (from mlb.com). While Gausman effectively replaced Cy Young winner Ray, the hole left at second base by Semien—who had a historic season, hitting the most home runs in a season by a second baseman in history—is unfilled. So, there was some concern after the lockout was announced that the Jays would struggle to replace Semien’s production. Mercifully the lockout ended, and free agency re-opened with the Blue Jays expected to be the main players for an upgrade on the infield. Sportsnet reports that the Jays also brought in relief pitcher Yimi Garcia on a two-year 11-million-dollar contract. An opportunity arose when the famously frugal Oakland A’s, looking to shed payroll, made star third baseman Matt Chapman available for trade. Third base was a major weakness for the Blue Jays, as glove-first Santiago Espinal and inconsistent Cavan Biggio were not considered viable options in a cutthroat AL East. So, the Blue Jays packaged former first-round pick pitcher Gunnar Hoglund, third base prospect Kevin Smith, and depth relievers Kirby Snead and Zach Logue to Oakland for Chapman (as reported by bluebirdbanter.com). The trade was widely considered a win for Toronto as none of the players heading Oakland’s way were considered top-tier talents. Matt Chapman however, is considered by some to be the best defensive third baseman in the game, with major arm strength and range at the hot corner. Offensively he has his holes but moving from the cavernous Oakland Coliseum to the hitter-friendly Rogers Centre should do wonders for his bat. Another key addition was the left-handed starter, Yusei Kikuchi, for rotation depth, Sportsnet reports.
Expectations: The playoffs are a must-have this season, as ownership has made major payroll commitments to the current core. In a strong AL East, there will need to be no wasted games, a problem that caused the Jays to miss the playoffs by one game in 2021. With key additions like Gausman, Chapman, and Kikuchi along with stars like Guerrero and Bichette, the time to win is now.
The trade was widely considered a win for Toronto as none of the players heading Oakland’s way were considered top-tier talents. Matt Chapman, however, is considered by some to be the best defensive third baseman in the game.
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Vancouver Canucks continue to struggle at the wrong time ››Canucks make minor deals before NHL trade deadline
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he Vancouver Canucks are falling out of a Wild Card playoff spot faster than Kanye West being removed from this year’s Grammy Awards. Last week, the Canucks worked their way back to playoff contention. But two back-to-back losses against Detroit and Calgary have fans once again yelling at their TVs or giving their fingers a good workout while venting on social media. At the time of writing, Vancouver has a record of 31-26-8. They have 70 points, fifth in the Pacific Division—and three points out of the Wild Card playoff spot. The Canucks are a team that takes two steps forward, then 20 steps backwards (some would say it would be more than 20 steps). The inconsistent play has frustrated fans and the slow starts have been detrimental.
The Canucks have been showing up late to games far too often. And if the Canucks had a date waiting at a restaurant, by the time they showed up their date would have already gone home. Before the NHL trade deadline on March 21, Sportsnet writer, Iain MacIntyre, offered his opinion in his March 18 column, about what the Canucks are lacking and needing to help improve the team: “The Canucks’ needs haven’t changed since the start of the season, despite two management regimes and the impressive spike in performance under Boudreau: more speed, better quality and mobility at the bottom of the defence, and organizational needs for more depth at centre and a deeper pool of prospects.” Canucks coach, Bruce Boudreau, appeared on the post-game program, After Hours, on March 19—hosted by Scott Oake and Cassie Campbell-Pascall. Boudreau
Canucks trade deadline transactions The Vancouver Canucks did little on NHL trade deadline day on March 21; as The Province summarized their actions appropriately: “The Canucks didn’t do much in the end. They’ve still got all their top players. Lots of decisions to be made still.” Here are the deals the Canucks made. • Canucks traded defenceman, Travis Hamonic, to the Ottawa Senators, in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2022 NHL draft. • Canucks acquired defenceman, Travis Dermott, from the Toronto Maple Leafs, in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2022 NHL draft. • Canucks traded forward, Tyler Motte, to the New York Rangers, in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick (2023 NHL draft). • Canucks claim veteran forward, Brad Richardson, off waivers from the Calgary Flames.
stated after the loss to Calgary, he is baffled that his team once again is not ready to play. The Flames had a 3-0 lead after the first period and won the game by a score of five to two. “We’d beaten that team 7-1 in the last game,” he said. “And they lost to Buffalo last night. As good as they are, you knew they were going to come out [and right from the beginning, they took] it to us...That was the whole theme, we have to be ready from the drop of the first puck [and we were not ready].” Boudreau mentioned the previous disappointing losses to the New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils. He is having difficulty explaining why his team is not ready to play: “It’s not an excuse but I don’t know what the answer is. I’ve tried sort of everything in my arsenal right now. Usually, the teams have been a really good first-period team and then we struggle in the second period because it is hard to
keep that adrenaline up after going through the first period. It’s sort of an enigma to me that I [must] figure out overnight because we can’t afford to [keep playing like this].” Fans hope the Canucks can go on another winning streak to end the season, but it may not be enough to secure a playoff spot. But it will give Canucks’ management time in the off-season to assess the roster and see what must be done to improve the team. As a veteran sports broadcaster, Blake Price, wrote in an article for Daily Hive on March 23, the discussion about Vancouver making the playoffs needs to end: “This isn’t what some fans will want to hear of course […] That hot run through February had people dreaming of watching playoff hockey on patios. But really, it was a dream. The good news is, with the season delayed till the end of April, you’ll get your patio hockey! But the only thing that matters now in this season, is next season.”
Graphic by CJ Sommerfeld
Brandon Yip Senior Columnist
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sports // no. 5
Remembering the "Rock from Brockton": Rocky Marciano
Photo by CJ Sommerfeld
››The beloved heavyweight champion who went undefeated in his pro career
Brandon Yip Senior Columnist
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s the adage states, never judge a book by its cover; something that is well applied to Rocky Marciano. He was not the biggest fighter in the heavyweight division. According to an ESPN article about Marciano, he was only five-foot-ten and a half inches tall and weighed 183 to 189 pounds. Marciano also had the shortest reach of any heavyweight champion at 68 inches. But he did not let that impede him in the ring. And when Marciano’s punches did reach an opponents’ face or chin, they packed power and devastation. Marciano could also take a punch, making him even more ferocious and unrelenting. He would only stop after he knocked you out. This year marks 70 years since Rocky Marciano captured the heavyweight title, defeating Jersey Joe Walcott in the 13th round. The fight occurred at Municipal Stadium in Philadelphia on September 23, 1952. In the first round, Walcott knocked Marciano down with a left hook. But Marciano got back up and continued to fight. He was losing by points and needed a knockout to win. In the 13th round, Marciano landed a hard right punch to Walcott’s chin, who staggered into the ropes; Marciano followed and delivered another left-hand punch, dropping Walcott to his knees. Walcott slumped with his head pressed to the canvas as the referee finished his 10-second count; Marciano was crowned the new heavyweight champion. Notably, Marciano would be the only heavyweight champion in boxing history to
go undefeated during his entire career. In 49 fights, Marciano had 49 victories, with 43 by knockout. Michael Carbert, in an article he wrote for thefightcity.com in September 2021, stated that Marciano knocking out Jersey Joe Walcott was a significant moment for boxing in the early 1950s: “That short, vicious right hand would prove to be one of the most consequential punches ever thrown in a prize ring. A single blow not only erased Walcott’s lead on the scorecards but also marked the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the heavyweight championship and the end of Jersey Joe’s Cinderella career.” According to biographies about Rocky Marciano on rockymarciano.net and biography.com, he was born Rocco Francis Marchegiano on September 1, 1923, in Brockton, Massachusetts. His parents were Italian immigrants, father Pierino and mother Pasqualina. Marciano was the eldest of six children. Pierino worked at a shoe factory as the family lived in poverty. Marciano aspired to become a professional baseball player. But those dreams ended after he was cut after a tryout with the Chicago Cubs’ farm team in North Carolina in 1947. Boxing now was the more attainable goal for Marciano as he learned how to box while in the US Army during World War II. His first professional fight was on March 17, 1947. Marciano’s unorthodox style of fighting would attract critics, including Goody Petronelli, a noted fight trainer, who questioned Marciano’s ability to be a legitimate boxer in the ring. Petronelli
saw one of Marciano’s early fights and told Sports Illustrated, “I never thought he’d make it. He was too old, almost 25. He was too short, he was too light. He had no reach. Rough and tough, but no finesse.” According to Marciano’s official website, a turning point occurred after Marciano began training with Charley Goldman, who “taught Marciano his trademark technique, which would serve him well as champion.” Marciano would be known for his durability and being able to counter with damaging combinations. If an opponent were not ready to battle against Marciano, it would be a short fight. Marciano would have victories by knockout over Rex Layne, Joe Louis, Lee Savold and Harry (Kid) Matthews. He then got the opportunity to fight Jersey Joe Walcott for the heavyweight title. According to a profile of Marciano on biography.com, he successfully defended his heavyweight title on six occasions; winning five by knockout: “His last title fight was against Archie Moore, on September 21, 1955, where he knocked out Moore in the ninth round. Marciano announced his retirement on April 27, 1956.” After boxing, Marciano made money by making numerous personal appearances. He also hosted a boxing television show, as well as being a boxing commentator in boxing matches for many years. Tragically, he would be killed in a private plane crash near Des Moines, Iowa on August 31, 1969—one day before his 46th birthday. Marciano was survived by his wife of 19 years, Barbara (who passed away in 1974 at age 46) and their two children:
Rocco Kevin and Mary Anne (who passed away in 2011 at age 58). Boxing historian, Bert Sugar, once described Marciano’s right-hand punch as “the most devastating weapon ever brought into the ring.” Mike Silver, another boxing historian, stated what made Marciano such a great boxer was his endurance and willingness to not give up: “The key to Marciano’s success is that he never gave up. Rocky never [quit]. He had the physical and mental attributes of a great fighter: [tremendous] heart; tremendous durability; knockout power and the belief that he could not be defeated.” Lastly, Rocky Marciano left behind a legacy that has both fans and critics. Fans appreciated Marciano’s humble beginnings; a rags-to-riches story before becoming heavyweight champion. Others have questioned the legitimacy of Marciano’s undefeated record of 49-0, that he fought boxers who were aging and past their primes like Jersey Joe Walcott, Joe Louis and Archie Moore. Nonetheless, there is no doubt from 1952 to 1956, Marciano was the best heavyweight champion fighter of his era. And Marciano’s official website perfectly summarizes his legacy: “Although he may not rank in the top five boxers of all time in terms of skill, speed or power, Rocky Marciano was tough enough to compensate, and his fans recognized his grit. A [sportswriter] commented that if all the heavyweight champions of all time were locked together in a room, Marciano would be the one to walk out.”
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arts // no. 6 • ‘Ghetto Gods’ review • ‘Uncharted’ Review: *Spoiler alert* but the movie is so formulaic it doesn’t matter anyway ...and that's all, folks!
‘Ghetto Gods’ review ››Is this another solid effort from EARTHGANG?
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oming hot on the heels of Dreamville boss J.Cole’s 2021 release The OffSeason and the 2020 collaboration album between JID and EARTHGANG (together known as Spillage Village) Atlanta Rap duo EARTHGANG is at it again with their new album Ghetto Gods. Released on February 25, the album looks to build on the dominance that Dreamville Records has begun to assert over the rap industry. With a stable of talented lyricists including the aforementioned names as well as Lute, Omen, and Bas, anticipation from Dreamville acolytes and EARTHGANG (EG) fans alike was high. But would the album stand up to expectations? Opening with “The Glow,” a spoken word motif on struggle and the path to success, the album starts with an inspirational bend. The title track follows immediately thereafter with a braggadocios and positive aura. Unfortunately, this Johnny Venus verse feels a bit formulaic and standard in its “thank God as I rap about my success” style. Luckily, Doctur Dot has a slightly less plain rap verse, but it still falls under the creativity the group has shown before. “Billi” is a fun, party track and it's been nice throughout the EG discography to hear the two enjoy themselves. Certainly, it’s not a bad song, just not at the heights that I had expected. “Waterboyz” which follows, maintains the carefree vibe but at last adds the creativity that the group has previously maintained as a staple of their sound. JID and J.Cole—arguably Dreaamvillle’s heaviest hitters—lend their abilities to the song to remind listeners that Dreamville takes no days off. As J.Cole states: “I ain't really that n***a to toot his own horn/But today, look, I'm honkin' this bitch.” With the lyrical talent on the track, it is not surprising that this represents the high point of the album. DC Youngfly lends his iconic voice and humour to another EG skit in “Hey Boo” before the Musiq Soulchild assisted “Amen.” It's certainly fun and catchy in the way it blends Gospel and hedonism but again it feels less substantive than the things I expected from the duo. It’s not that it's bad, it's just strangely banal from EG, however, with over 1 million plays on Spotify thus far, that's not hurting its popularity. “All eyes on me” is a reference to Tupac’s legendary album and the pressure that is felt by much of black America. Lyrically, this is more interesting to me than many of the previous songs, but I wish it was over a different beat. This one just comes across as basic and a bit bland. However, Venus uses this song to speak on the struggles and tribulations that plague black America while lending encouragement to listeners and future generations. Dot’s verse roams from family issues to materialism and back again as he sing-raps through it.
“Lie to me” couples a slowly hypnotic beat with a scorching commentary on materialism and the goal of lying through status symbols. Much like “Waterboyz” before it, this is a moment when the quality of the Dreamville roster shines through. Between the keen eye that Venus applies to building relationships on falsehoods and Dot’s explanation of a girl more concerned with the material benefits of a relationship than the relationship itself, the listeners are treated to the minds of two keen poets. “Jean's interlude” showcases the unrepentant view of someone progressing through their life and living their mistakes behind them. “Black Pearls” somehow tries to balance female empowerment from a man's perspective with what certainly seems to be a strip club song. Again, it’s fun, but this one is a slightly confusing take on female empowerment though Baby Tate’s verse somehow makes it make sense. Lynae Vanee however, uses “Neezy’s Walk” to contemplate the policing and
judgement of black women's bodies. Thankfully, this is a song that fits a lot more with the overall feel of EG’s thoughtfulness and worldview. “American Horror Story” follows as a recounting of the struggles and poverty that make up black America's path to the present and their direct connection to that history. “American Horror Story” is in line with the intelligent and clearheaded lyricism that underlies the best of EG’s work, and it is continued through “Power” featuring Atlanta legend Ceelo Green and Nick Cannon. “Power” is a song that underlies much of my problem with this album; when Doctur Dot and Johnny Venus focus on the world around them and deconstruct the problems therein, they make excellent music like “Power” and “American Horror Story,” but at times they ease off the gas and make just okay songs like “Ghetto Gods.” “Zaza” and “Smoke Sum” is a skit and song combo about smoking weed. “Smoke Sum” opens with a Jamaican man
describing the therapeutics of smoking weed before Johnnny Venus narrates the images he gets high to escape. Doctur Dot uses his verse to fuse humorous one-liners and the realities of life in the ghetto. “Strong Friends” is super positive but immensely skippable to me. “Run Too,” assisted by Ari Lennox is an airy closer to the album that neither takes nor adds much to the album overall, it just serves as an effective lid. With that, the subjective quality of the album is up in the air. On one hand, there is an argument to be made that EG intentionally chooses not to bog down the album with darker or heavier songs, however, if that is true I’d say those lighter efforts ended up being the worst parts of the album. Overall, it's not a bad album, but I would say that Mirrorland is better though. This is a strong showing, but I don’t think it is amongst Dreammville's or even EARTHGANGS' best offerings.
Album cover of 'Ghetto Gods' by EARTHGANG
Matthew Fraser Editor in Chief
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arts // no. 7
‘Uncharted’ Review ››*Spoiler alert* but the movie is so formulaic it doesn’t matter anyway Joseph Agosti Contributor ’s Uncharted, starring Tom Holland as Nathan Drake, the beloved hero from the popular video game franchise, is pretty decent. While the physics are laughable, the story is cliched, and the plot predictable, there is fun to be had if you can turn your brain off and enjoy the ride. If you can squint past all the negatives, there are quite a few redeeming aspects of the movie. Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg have solid buddy chemistry, the visuals and locations are beautiful, and there are some fun action set pieces that, no matter how implausible, had me grinning like a dumbass in the theatre. The film’s plot is pretty standard action-adventure fun; the protagonist teams up with a shady treasure hunter to find a magical MacGuffin. Pretty standard stuff, but the actors are enjoying it so that's cool. The main problem the film runs into—one that even the most relaxed moviegoer will encounter—is predictableness. At one point, Wahlberg’s old friend joins Holland and helps him on the quest for the magical MacGuffin. The friend, Chloe Frazer, played by Sophia Ali, eventually betrays Holland’s Drake in a pretty predictable fashion despite Drake having saved her life about 30 minutes prior. Instances like this, despite the movie having a relatively comedic tone, drag it down into formulaic predictability. Besides Chloe Frazer, the supporting cast is very weak as Antonio Banderas gets killed off early on while the villains are extremely forgettable. Enough complaining though, let’s get into some fun aspects of the film. Like I said before, Tom Holland is excellent as the scheming treasure hunter Nathan Drake. Holland is a rising star in the industry and it's clear to see why so many studios are lining up for his services in non-Spider-Man roles. Mark Wahlberg is solid as well, although by taking a backseat to Holland, he isn’t as able to show his physical chops as much. As said previously, the sets and CGI are unbelievable, which is a nice change of pace by Sony, who normally struggles with CGI (Venom). The film also has a nice heartwarming ending where it is revealed that Drake’s long-lost brother Sam is still alive and trying to reach him (this was something I had predicted early on in my viewing but had completely forgotten about by the post-credit scene where it was shown). All together, Uncharted is a fun movie to see with your family or a couple of friends. There is plenty to enjoy from the strong performances by Holland and Wahlberg and the impressive locations and visuals. If you can manage to turn your brain off and enjoy a fast-paced, actionadventure epic in the vein of Fast and Furious, then you should enjoy Uncharted.
The main problem the film runs into—one that even the most relaxed moviegoer will encounter—is predictableness.
Illustration by Athena Little
2022
Eternal beauty still shines brightly ››Marilyn Monroe’s death 60 years ago continues to elicit controversy Brandon Yip Senior Columnist
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arilyn Monroe is the quintessential Hollywood icon. She graced fans with her radiant natural beauty and was the perfect embodiment of a sex symbol. Like a shooting star, her light would shine only for a brief period—until her tragic death on August 4, 1962, at age 36. Before Marilyn Monroe was Marilyn Monroe she was born Norma Jeane Mortenson (later baptized as Norma Jeane Baker). She was just an ordinary woman, who had dreams and aspirations to become famous. Those goals would come to fruition as Monroe became one of the biggest Hollywood stars of the 1950s and early 1960s.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s death. The loss of one of Hollywood’s biggest actresses and sex symbols reinforced a predictable narrative about the Hollywood spotlight. Money and fame do not guarantee happiness or a long life. Monroe is a prime example and her death has been shrouded in mystery, speculation, conjecture, gossip—and a plethora of conspiracy theories. According to a biography of Marilyn Monroe on history.com, the Hollywood actress, who experienced success as a leading actress—could not find happiness away from the cameras. She had two high-profile marriages to baseball legend Joe DiMaggio and playwright Arthur Miller—both ending in divorce. In 1961, she battled depression
Even on the last day of her life, the events leading up to Monroe’s death are still vague and mysterious.
and was under the constant care of a psychiatrist named Dr. Ralph Greenson. Monroe became erratic in the last months of her life and she lived as a recluse in her home—located in the Brentwood neighbourhood in Los Angeles. Even on the last day of her life, the events leading up to Monroe’s death are still vague and mysterious. Once again from Monroe’s biography on history.com, on August 5, 1962, after midnight, Monroe’s housekeeper, Eunice Murray, noticed her bedroom light was on. Murray attempted to open the door, but it was locked. She then phoned Dr. Greenson who later broke a window to access the bedroom. Upon entering, he found Monroe lying in bed, deceased. However, police were called four hours later.
Sergeant Jack Clemmons of the LAPD was the first police officer to arrive at Monroe’s house. In the 1992 television documentary, The Marilyn Files, Clemmons recalled the house being very neat and tidy. Another incident that raised suspicion was the washing machine was being used. “Well, the story [is] that they discovered the situation at midnight and waited four hours to call the police,” he said. “That [did not] make any sense at all.” Clemmons believed there was more concern in making Monroe’s house look neat and tidy, for the pending media that would be arriving to cover Monroe’s death. After observing this, Clemmons offered his theory as to what was transpiring, “After I got into an unofficial investigation and was in it for a while,” he said. “It became apparent to me that what was [happening] was evidence was being destroyed.” Furthermore, Bob Slatzer, author of the book, The Marilyn Files, stated he was also at the Monroe house and noticed something else that was suspect: “Well, the thing that struck me as being curious was the fact that the window that Dr. Greenson allegedly broke, to gain access to Marilyn’s bedroom. The majority of the glass was lying on the outside on the ground, rather than on the inside.” According to the death certificate filed with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder County Clerk as reported by einvestigator.com, Marilyn Monroe’s autopsy report stated that she died of “acute barbiturate poisoning” due to “ingestion of overdose.” This conclusion has been highly debated by reporters, investigators and conspiracy theorists. Other questions have been posed since her death that remain unanswered. Did Marilyn Monroe commit suicide? Or was it an accidental drug
overdose? Or was she the victim of a mob hit due to her high-profile romances with John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy? And this poses the biggest question: was Monroe such a nuisance or danger to the Kennedy political dynasty and legacy that she needed to be eliminated? Monroe’s association with the Kennedys was dangerous and it led to her eventual demise. An August 2018 article in Time magazine reported that Monroe had affairs with both John Kennedy and his brother, Robert. Monroe's biographer, James Spada, told People magazine in 2012 (contained in the Time article): “It was pretty clear that Marilyn had had sexual relations with both Bobby and Jack.” On May 19, 1962, Monroe flew to New York to serenade JFK at his 45th birthday party at Madison Square Garden. Monroe’s sexy and sultry rendition of “Happy Birthday” has become iconic; along with the outfit she wore: a skintight, glittering dress. A September 2020 article on biography. com about the famous dress stated on the night of JFK’s birthday celebrations, Monroe, “...was sewn into a special outfit for the occasion—a Jean Louisdesigned, flesh-coloured gown embedded with more than 2,500 rhinestones and tailored to hug her curves.” After both affairs ended, Monroe, who was upset and hurt, was going to disclose her affairs with JFK and RFK to the press. Frank A. Capell, in his 1964 book, The Strange Death of Marilyn Monroe, alleges that Monroe’s death was the result of homicide that was made to look like a suicide. A 12-page FBI memo from July 1964, included a letter advising Attorney General, Robert Kennedy, about the publication of Capell’s book—and his
allegations made about Monroe and Kennedy having an affair. One page from the memo states Monroe’s involvement with Kennedy “‘was well known to her friends and reporters in the Hollywood area,’ but was never publicized.” Moreover, the memo continues in detailing Capell’s allegations, “The author suggests that Miss Monroe ‘was led to believe his intentions were serious,’ and that Kennedy had promised to divorce his wife and marry her.” And when Kennedy did not do as he had promised, Monroe “threatened to expose their relationship,” which would have been damaging to his “presidential aspirations. It was then that Kennedy decided ‘to take drastic action.’” In contrast, Monroe's biographer, Matthew Smith, in a January 2006 interview with ABC News, alleges someone else other than the Kennedys was responsible for Monroe’s death. “The important thing about it was that she wasn’t suicidal,” he said. “Some people believe the Kennedys had to with it; I don’t at all. I believe it was the disenchanted survivors of the Bay of Pigs, the CIA agents.” Nevertheless, another person who believes Monroe was murdered is former LAPD detective, Mike Rothmiller. In his book, Bombshell: The Night Bobby Kennedy Killed Marilyn Monroe, Rothmiller alleges that Monroe kept a diary detailing her affair with then Attorney General, Robert Kennedy. And Kennedy, along with actor Peter Lawford, were at Monroe’s home searching for the diary the night she died. Tensions were escalating as Kennedy urged Monroe to give him the diary. Then Kennedy was alleged to have given Monroe something to drink, after which she later passed out.
According to a July 2021 article in the Latin Times about Rothmiller’s book, “Rothmiller found documents in Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) archives that show that Monroe was murdered in 1962 to protect the Kennedy family. According to him, it was Bobby who gave Monroe the poisoned drink in the presence of actor Peter Lawford. When Rothmiller put the facts to Lawford, 20 years later, he broke down and confessed.” After Monroe had passed out, the Latin Times reported two men would later enter the premises: “Lawford initially thought they were neighbours, later he [realized] they were detectives or secret service agents. Bobby nodded to the men, who then entered the house. Lawford knew Monroe was not merely ‘out of it.’ She was dead.” For the remainder of his life, Robert Kennedy denied he had ever been at Monroe’s residence the night she died as the Latin Times stated, “Meanwhile, [an] LAPD search team found the diary, and got rid of the glass that Bobby gave Monroe.” However, in the 2014 documentary, The Missing Evidence: The Death of Marilyn Monroe, a credible witness contradicted Kennedy’s assertion he was not at Monroe’s house the night she died. On August 5, 1962, at 12:10 am, a Beverly Hills detective named Lynn Franklin, pulled over a speeding vehicle on Olympic Boulevard in Los Angeles—travelling 70 mph in a 30 mph zone. It had just left Marilyn Monroe’s residence. As Franklin approached the car,
he noticed Peter Lawford was the driver and Dr. Greenson was in the passenger seat. And seated in the back was none other than Robert Kennedy. Lawford was driving Kennedy to the airport at the time the vehicle was pulled over. As well, in a 1983 interview with the BBC, Eunice Murray, told Monroe's biographer, Anthony Summers, that Robert Kennedy was at Monroe’s house the night she died. Summers recalled Murray’s recollections of that night, as reported on people. com in August 2017. Summers stated there was a “moment where she put her head in her hands and said words to the effect of, ‘Oh, why do I have to keep covering this up?’ I said, ‘Covering what up, Mrs. Murray?’ She said, ‘Well of course Bobby Kennedy was there [on August 4], and of course, there was an affair with Bobby Kennedy.’” But according to the same Monroe biography on history. com, Murray changed her version of the events that evening several times over the years, “...the reliability of these and other statements made by Murray are questionable.” Before her death, Monroe gave an interview to Lawrence Schiller, who was on assignment covering the Hollywood star for Look magazine. Schiller had been on the set of Monroe’s final film, Something’s Got to Give (the film was not completed). He would take several famous photos of Monroe at a poolside, where she was nude. Monroe would be very candid and revealed her deepest worry. “I’ve always wanted a baby,” she said. “Having a child,
that’s always been my biggest fear. I want a child and I fear a child. Whenever it came close, my body said no and I lost the baby.” Monroe was also very self-reflective about her fame and realized people loved her because she was projecting the image of Marilyn Monroe, not the image of Norma Jeane. “I never wanted to be Marilyn—it just happened,” she said. “Marilyn’s like a veil I wear over Norma Jeane.” And during a photo session, Monroe told Schiller, “I always have a full-length mirror next to the camera when I’m doing publicity stills. That way, I know how I look.” Schiller then asked, “So, do you pose for the photographer or for the mirror?” Monroe replied without hesitation, “The mirror. I can always find Marilyn in the mirror.” Lastly, Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most recognizable and enduring icons of the 20th Century. She has been immortalized in books, films, plays, websites, social media, artwork, music and fashion. The image of her beautiful smile with her trademark blonde curly hair, red lips and voluptuous figure is timeless. Her death may never be solved. And in many ways, the tragic and mysterious circumstances surrounding Marilyn Monroe’s death adds to her everlasting and universal appeal. One thing is for certain, her death, solidified her immortality.
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Was Monroe such a nuisance or danger to the Kennedy political dynasty and legacy that she needed to be eliminated?
Life & Style
life & style // no. 10 • Restaurant chain offering premium tonkatsu • Ten million people attended the fair that put Seattle on the world map ...and that's all, folks!
Katsuya: everything you want in tonkatsu
››Restaurant chain offering premium tonkatsu Jerrison Oracion Senior Columnist
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remember the first time that I ate tonkatsu in a Japanese restaurant; it was a delicious pork cutlet, deep-fried and complimented with a special sauce, all served over rice. It is a very popular dish in Japan due to its availability across the country. There are also tonkatsu places that offer premium versions of the dish which I learned can include higher quality meat and a larger-sized cutlet with curry on the side. Like Japadog before it, Katsuya brought tonkatsu to Canada alongside the excitement of novelty. The tonkatsu chain place began in Toronto before expanding
to the Lower Mainland a few years ago with locations on Robson Street and Burquitlum Station. According to Yelp, most of the locations have a four- or higher-star rating. What makes their tonkatsu special is that the panko crumbs that are used to coat the pork cutlet are baked fresh daily; they even have a display in the front of the restaurant in the Burquitlum location where you can watch the cooks make the panko crumbs. Also, the house tonkatsu sauce is made fresh with five seasonal fruits, 10 vegetables, and six organic herbs. There are a variety of flavours to choose from as well as occasional new flavours to try. Each tonkatsu has the usual pork or chicken as well as fish and cheese katsu which are stuffed with cheese or mixed with sweet potato.
Many of the tonkatsu flavours that they were offering looked appealing so I decided to branch out and try a variation. The presentation of the dish is like something I would see in an expensive restaurant. The tonkatsu is put in the middle with a bit of curry spilling onto the side with an appropriate amount of chewy, shredded cabbage. The breading in the tonkatsu is crunchy, fresh, and flavourful plus there was a lot of cheese inside, reminding me of a stuffed crust pizza. The curry had the right amount of thickness, and it sticks to the tonkatsu. The toppings and sauces that decorate the tonkatsu offer their own flavours that complement the tonkatsu well.
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I also ate their chicken karaage which was dipped in a batter made with the same ingredients that they use to make the tonkatsu sauce and it tasted as good as that, and the mayo drizzled under it adds a creamy taste to the chicken. Some of the other flavours that they have include traditional tonkatsu, a variety of spicy and carbonara tonkatsu, and their signature brick cheese katsu which does have a chunk of cheese that fills almost all of the inside of the tonkatsu. Katsuya is probably the best place to go to eat authentic tonkatsu and the moment you go inside the restaurant, you know for sure that the tonkatsu will be crunchy and flavourful.
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life & style // no. 11
Odyssey in Seattle: the 1962 World’s Fair ››Ten million people attended the fair that put Seattle on the world map Brandon Yip Senior Columnist his year marks 60 years since the Seattle World’s Fair. It was originally named the Century 21 Exposition. At the time it was considered groundbreaking and innovative with the numerous attractions, exhibits and technology featured. Some structures built for the fair still exist like the Space Needle and Monorail system (Seattle Center Monorail). According to an article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in April 2021, US president, John F. Kennedy, helped open the Seattle World’s Fair by pressing a telegraph key during his Easter holiday in Florida. Kennedy was also unable to attend the fair’s closing ceremony in October 1962, due to the Cuban Missile Crisis. But at the time, Kennedy blamed his absence on a cold. Exposition president, Joseph Gandy, would be in-person to officially open Century 21 for business on April 21, 1962. The fair operated for six months, closing on October 21, 1962. Over 10 million people attended, putting Seattle on the map as a world destination. According to the official government website for the City of Seattle, the US government “committed over $9 million to the fair.” Knute Berger, official writer-in-residence at the Space Needle, wrote in a February 2012 article (50th anniversary of the fair), the fair had significant and positive repercussions for Seattle, leaving “...the city with a permanent cultural nexus and major infrastructure.” Berger also stated the fair, “...helped boost major projects, such as the completion of Interstate 5 through downtown and the SR 520 bridge. It bequeathed to us Seattle Center, a permanent complex of theatres, pavilions, the Pacific Science Center, Coliseum [then KeyArena and now Climate Pledge Arena], Center House, Opera House, the Monorail and open urban space.” Notably, Berger stated Microsoft billionaires the late Paul Allen and Bill Gates were impressed by the fair and “... today they have enterprises, such as the EMP Museum [now Museum of Pop Culture] and the Gates Foundation headquarters, on or near the fairgrounds.” However, a tragedy occurred on the fair’s opening day. During the opening ceremonies, HistoryLink reported that an “Air Force F102 airplane—part of a squadron performing at opening day ceremonies for the Seattle World’s Fair—crashed into two homes in a Mountlake Terrace [neighbourhood] (now part of Shoreline).” One of the two houses was empty, but sadly the owners of the second home were killed. After the tragedy, the fair went ahead as scheduled. The official government website for the City of Seattle wrote in an article about the fair’s highlights that included “an array of musicians, orchestras, dance troupes, art collections, singers, comedians, and other various shows travelling through the fair during its run. Adding to the star-studded atmosphere was the presence of the ‘King of Rock and Roll,’ Elvis Presley, who arrived to shoot [the] film, It Happened at the World’s Fair. Indeed, [several] celebrities came to the Exposition as tourists, including Vice-President Lyndon Johnson, Walt Disney, and Prince Phillip of Great Britain.” Another unique side of the fair was food-related, as Belgian waffles made their American debut. They were previously shown at a world’s fair in Brussels in 1958. HistoryLink (quoted in Seattle Post-Intelligencer) wrote about the delicious delicacy: “Walter Cleyman, who baked waffles at the Brussels fair, opened two waffle stands at the Seattle fair—one on the Boulevards of the World, and one near the International Fountain. Cleyman brought his gaspowered waffle irons with him from Belgium, along with his wife and daughter, who [helped] at the waffle stands.” HistoryLink then reported Cleyman had been invited to the Olympic Hotel to sample some American waffles, which he never had eaten before: “After some thoughtful munching, he gave his approval claiming that they tasted [particularly good]. But as tasty as the American waffles were, they were no match for his own.” Interestingly, amidst all the science and technologythemed attractions—there was a risqué and taboo element of the fair: nudity and dancing women. According to a May 2021 article in the Seattle PostIntelligencer, an area called “Show Street” contained a section of restaurants, bars and nightclubs that allowed
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nudity in its establishments. A feature called “Girls of the Galaxy” had models posing in revealing space-age costumes with attendees being able to rent cameras to take photos. The Seattle Censor Board later ordered the show closed in April 1962. Among its complaints were “excessive shimmying and shaking by bare-breasted space girls.” The shows were shut down a second time in May 1962; reopening a week later. It continued having “nude” shows under much scrutiny until it was closed permanently for financial reasons in August 1962. Lastly, the Seattle World’s Fair in 1962 highlighted the advancements in space and technology. According to Knute Berger, the fair was a bottom-line success: “It made a profit and even paid off its private investors only
three months into the fair.” The 605-foot Space Needle, which cost $4.5 million to build for the fair, remains a significant and iconic symbol and landmark. It is picturesque, accentuating the beauty of the Seattle and Pacific Northwest landscape. Once again, Berger provided his insight from the same February 2012 article, as to why the Seattle World’s Fair was instrumental in helping to put Seattle on the world map: “The organizers of Century 21 pulled off something that we’re still celebrating and analyzing. It’s in our collective memory as something we left behind that’s worth remembering; that could help us learn again how to get where we want to go. Will it soon be time for Century 22? Let’s bring back the three-martini lunch and talk it over.”
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opinions // no. 12 • Who doesn’t want to get three credits just for chatting? • Not even the dead are spared ...and that's all, folks!
Communication is key so we should teach it
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››Who doesn’t want to get three credits just for chatting?
Eddie Dudley Contributor
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have come to the realization that at one point or another in everyone’s, life the ability to carry on a conversation is imperative to success. That conversation may open a career door for you or it may be the one that passes on important information to your child. If relationship therapists and the social media posts from unhappy couples are to be believed, the ability to talk, share and listen may be what saves a relationship. But at the same time that most people can’t go through their days without having at least one verbal exchange, it also seems like far too many people are really terrible at it. So bad in fact, that most of the dating profiles I encounter from girls specifically mention it as a prerequisite for the relationship. If anything, that
should be the simplest part of starting a relationship and something that shouldn’t need special seeking. What is there to do? Well, if the adage “practice makes perfect” is to be believed, the answer is obvious. But somehow it seems that not enough people get the practice one would expect. So, I have come up with a novel solution, one that may be beneficial to all: just as nearly every degree requires you to take an English course, we should add a course on conversation and communication to the docket. For most students, it won’t be a problem. Frankly, it would be a near-instant GPA booster with most people finishing the course with an A. The chatty people would all laugh their way across the graduation stage. However, for other students, it will be a crucial trial ground to learn how to converse with people and an opportunity to practice the skills that make other people feel heard
and understood. People will be able to work on their awkwardness and the fear that people are judging them as they speak; they’d get a chance to work out the kinks of sharing their views with others and they could get a smooth three credits in the process. It’s a win-win! If nothing else the world would be a much better place if we all were a little bit better at conversations. It would help with the hard ones and the easy ones. It would help with the daunting ones and the inconsequential ones. Hell, I’ll even go out on a limb and say it might even save a marriage. Some might say that is quite presumptuous but there are enough marriage counsellors out there trying to facilitate conversations that it just might be right. Still, I think it’s worth a try. If nothing else, it might make someone’s wallpaper useless degree a little more applicable.
At the same time that most people can’t go through their days without having at least one verbal exchange, it also seems like far too many people are really terrible at it
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opinions // no. 13
Not even the dead are spared
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››There is nuance for any group and separation from their government provided they’re not Russian
Matthew Fraser Editor in Chief
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ust last year we were all united by a simple slogan: Stop Asian Hate. Just last year we looked at the rhetoric that motivated some to blame the Chinese—if not all Asians universally—for the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic as abhorrent. Just last year we were sickened when a gunman shot and killed six Asian women in Atlanta. All of that made sense last year, but as the calendar rolled from one year to the next, the lessons that we had learned were soon forgotten. I am reminded of one of the most shameful portions of Canadian history when Japanese internment camps flourished. Canada—alongside our southern neighbour the United States—confiscated the land, homes, and properties of Japanese people simply because they were Japanese. Amid WW2, it was thought reasonable and acceptable to hold all Japanese people under suspicion of being government agents and clandestine soldiers. It took decades of retelling and petitioning for someone to apologize to the survivors and their children for the wrongs that were done to them. I am reminded now that we once knew how wrong the targeting of civilians for the actions of their government once was. Worst still, I am reminded of the scorn and anger heaped on the Boycott, Divest, and Sanction movement (BDS) every day. Our Prime Minister has stated that any support for BDS is in fact antisemitic,
numerous states across America have passed laws enshrining this as so; even the European Union has seen this idea manifested and hardened leveraged against legitimate protests of atrocities. And yet, this connection has not been made in the minds of much of the public. As Israeli-born writer and musician, Jonathan Ofir points out in Mondoweiss, “boycotts, divestments and sanctions against Russia are met with western understanding and seen as showing moral backbone, BDS in favour of Palestinian rights is framed as bigoted.” If you were to ask your friend who last year posted #StopAsianHate if they would eat at a Russian Teahouse this year, they’d likely recoil in horror. Suddenly, it's neither absurd nor unjustified to target the random Russian by-happenstance as if they authorized the invasion. Undoubtedly, someone will think I am being hyperbolic, but this is the truth. On March 1, The Guardian posted an article detailing the bans and cancellations that have befallen Russian citizens who were engaged to perform abroad. Eurovision banned Russians from singing in its competition; Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet has been removed from its planned summer season at The Royal Opera House at the same time that the Russian State Ballet of Siberia has had its performances nixed by multiple theatres. NPR reports that a Russian Pianist named Alexander Malofeev has had his planned Canadian concert tour dissolved despite his open and clear denunciation of the war in Ukraine. In his comments on
the war, Malofeev states clearly: "The truth is that every Russian will feel guilty for decades because of the terrible and bloody decision that none of us could influence and predict." But that was not enough for organizers. When pressed further on his stance on the war, Malofeev points out the real and clear threat of speaking out against the totalitarian Putin regime: "I feel very uncomfortable about this and also think that it can affect my family in Russia." It is somehow forgotten that the same Putin who has been credibly accused of having political dissidents and enemies (or even journalists) killed, can make life a living hell for the families of Russians who speak out against him abroad. CTV News points out that Russians who speak out against the war risk up to 15 years in prison following a new law. Meaning a tennis star like Daniil Medvedev risks nearly two decades in prison if he does not assure Wimbledon that he does not support Putin. Certainly, this is not to say that there are no Russians who should be boycotted for their stance and histories. The Guardian reports a Russian gymnast named Ivan Kuliak who wore a ‘Z’ on his uniform while accepting a medal after a competition. The ‘Z’ is a symbol that has been painted on Russian military equipment including tanks and has since been adopted by proPutin and pro-war elements of the Russian population. He also chose to do this while standing next to the Ukrainian gold medalist of the event. Russian conductor Valery Gergiev who has long been a close friend of Putin and openly supported the
annexation of Crimea has seen his concerts cancelled as well. But for any moment that these individual condemnations and acts of opposition are warranted, many are completely unjust. On March 5 Global News reported the vandalization of a Russian community centre with blue and yellow paint. Just four days earlier, CTV News reported the vandalism of a Russian Orthodox Church with red paint. Not even the dead are spared from this outflow of animosity as an Italian university initially cancelled a series on Fyodor Dostoevsky due to his evil and undying Russianness. Even Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space has had to face the consequences of the sin of being born Russian. Who would have known that a man who died when Putin was but 16 years old would have his legacy relegated to the unsavoury corner because of Putin’s actions. Mayhaps the real lesson of the world is that intolerance and prejudice move faster than recollection. The lesson that should be remembered is that understanding and remorse for victims of the past does not translate to better behaviour towards the random individual cursed to be born under the flag of a new enemy. If anything, the words of Russian novelist Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn ring true once more: “It's [a] universal law—intolerance is the first sign of an inadequate education. An illeducated person behaves with arrogant impatience, whereas truly profound education breeds humility.” I only hope that the hatred du jour does not soon turn to him too.
Creative Works Rainy day Jordans
››All seasons Jump Man Tariq Ghanzi Contributor
Photo by Anna Machuik
You might think it weird, Some will think it's funny But I just don’t understand how people can spend that money. $200 or so for some Jordans and you wear them in the rain? This man got six rings; I think that’s just a pain Of course, the object is just that It's not that important, It’s certainly not world-changing, But oh, I have to say, When you lace up your all-season Jump Mans You put your 1s in puddles, you wear your 2s in the slush Your 3s are pretty gross, they’ve turned into mush Your 4s have grass stains and your 5s are mildewed I just don’t understand how people can spend that money. You mean to tell me, You have $200 for Jordans But not $50 for some wet weather shoes? You bought them cause their cool, Make you feel better at school, And now their all muddy, Oh no, you fool. I like Jordans, so That’s why, I just don’t understand how people can spend that money
Creative Works
That’s what I like
››All the snacks I need to watch a movie Tariq Ghanzi Contributor
Photo by Anna Machuik
It’s movie time, therefore it’s popcorn time I like butter and I like salt. We can hear the pop-pop-pop from the kitchen But don’t you dare forget about them, Cause if you do, they’ll start burning, I can smell it now too, yuck. But it's cool, we can get some Cracker Jacks. I like caramel and I like peanuts. In fact, you can’t go wrong with that. But I’m hungry, Got the munchies, Let’s make nachos and watch something I can’t pronounce Jaloponoknees but I like them on my nachos. But I’m lazy and the movie has already started, Chips and salsa it is and easy is what we do. But I want candy and I want sweetness, So M&Ms and Ice cream I need. Maybe I’ll have trail mix, a few peanuts and some raisins Sprinkle Smarties and add some Cashews. That’s a snack I like
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