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Table of Contents Campus News, Pg. 3-4 News, Pg. 5-8 Opinion, Pg. 9-13 Product Reviews, Pg. 15-16 Entertainment, Pg. 17-19 Sports, Pg. 21-23 Serial Story, Pg. 24 Cartoons and Games, Pg. 25-27
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Diversity Council Brings Native American Heritage Speaker to Campus By Lindsey Becker lmbecker@lc.edu November is Native American Heritage Month, and on Tuesday, Nov. 17, Lewis and Clark’s Diversity Council brought students an opportunity to learn more about Native American culture. In past years, the Diversity Council has brought a speaker on board for Native American Heritage Month, and the event persevered this year despite COVID restrictions. “We’ve always had a Native American history presenter, and so, this year is no different, even though we are all being faced with the pandemic. We wanted to continue that presentation and that opportunity of information for our students,” said student activities coordinator, Jared Hennings. This year’s presenter was Dr. Jason King, the executive director of the Center of American Archaeology (CAA) in Kampsville, Ill. Dr. King has overseen field work and excavations for the CAA, focusing mainly on mound building and mortuary practices. “If you haven’t seen a mound before, or haven’t looked into what they are, they aren’t just big piles of soil. They’re rather complex architecture in which ancient people, Page 3
during the woodlands time, buried their dead,” said Dr. King. Dr. King’s research and presentation explored the ways in which kinship and ideology influenced the mortuary practices of Native people in the woodlands era, and the different methods used to put their people to rest. King emphasizes that kinship extends beyond genetic relationships and that social structures play a big role in the burial process. “What I set out to do with this research project was to figure out why it is that people were buried in these different ways with regard to body processing,” continued Dr. King. “When anthropologists talk about kinship, we’re generally talking about kinships as a socially constituted and mediated, personal and generational interconnections.” By examining burial sites, archeologists can use that data to work backwards and hypothesize about funeral practices and other cultural traditions. To learn more about Dr. King’s research and other archaeological topics, you can visit the CAA’s website at caa-archaeology.org. Campus Events
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say to me, explicitly, ‘I just found out you’re trans, I can’t do that, here’s a cardboard box, pack your stuff. Bye.’,” Hileman explained. Less than half the states in the U.S. have some form of protection for transgender people; the Federal government has its own set of issues. “Ending the military ban [is important] because there are 13,000 trans folks serving who are re-closeted and not able to access pre- or post-transition care. There are another 3-4,000 who would like to serve or would like to be reinstated,” Hileman said, in regard to the trans-military ban. While the incoming administration gives Hileman hope, she does note that the Senate, with its current majority leader, has explicitly stated it will not allow votes on any equality bills from President-Elect Joe Biden. With COVID restrictions, ways to make connections as a community were also a concern that was discussed. “I’ve been very concerned for students that are part of the community that might be in a living situation where their identities aren’t respected; hopefully they could have come to our club and be around folks who are like minded,” said Higgins during the open form, “it’s been worrying for me [with COVID lockdowns].” The LC Pride group meets virtually every *day* at *time*. Their Facebook page is also a great resource for those needing support; links to the Metro Trans Umbrella Group, TransParent USA and Washington University Transgender Center can be found on the LC Pride Facebook page.
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How People Can Help: Epilepsy Awareness Month By Ashtyn Britt abritt@lc.edu Epilepsy is defined by Merriam-Webster as “Any of various disorders marked by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain and typically manifested by sudden brief episodes of altered or diminished consciousness, involuntary movements, or convulsions.” The month of November is dedicated to the further awareness and education of epilepsy in order to best understand and help those who have it. According to cdc.gov, epilepsy can be caused, in theory, by many different things, but for the most part, is still unclear. Some theoretical causes could include “stroke, brain tumor, traumatic brain injury or head injury, or a central nervous system infection.” Part of the reason that there is still so much to learn is that there are different kinds of seizures, which means there are different potential causes that lead to these seizures. According to the International League Against Epilepsy, or ILAE, there are three main types of seizures as a result of epilepsy. These three categories are focal onset, generalized, and unknown onset. Focal onset seizures are roughly 60% of epileptic seizures and can last for up to two minutes. General seizures are roughly 30% of epileptic seizures, and tend to last longer and have more serious effects than focal onset seizures, including a loss of consciousness. Unknown onset seizures make up roughly 20% of epileptic seizures but are often referred to as nonepileptic seizures because they aren’t caused by the electrical discharge found in the brain that causes the other two types of seizures. According to the CDC, “In 2015, 1.2% of the US population had active epilepsy (95% CI* = 1.1-1.4). This is about 3.4 million people with epilepsy nationwide: 3 million adults and 470,000 children, and has caused the death of many people, including public figures such as Disney star Cameron Boyce in 2019. Epilepsy is a serious condition with many unknown factors and deserves further funding for research in order to obtain good treatments to resolve it. For those interested in helping in honor of National Epilepsy Month, donations can be made to the Epilepsy Foundation at epilepsy.com/make-difference/ in order to help contribute funds towards epilepsy research.
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Epilepsy Facts
From the CDC Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain that causes seizures. Epileptic seizures are not caused by underlying medical conditions like other types of seizures.
Epilepsy affects people in very different ways.
There are multiple causes and kinds of seizures. Other medical conditions may make seizures more severe.
Seizures don’t always looks like you may expect.
Some seizures can look like a staring spell, others can cause collapsing, shaking and confusion.
Epilepsy can be caused by different conditions.
Epilepsy can be caused by a stroke, brain tumor, traumatic brain injury or central nervous system infection.
Ways to Help Donate by phone 800-213-5821
Donate through Amazon Pay or PayPal
Visit epilepsy.com/make-difference for options to donate online.
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois (Closest Location) 618-236-2181 info@epilepsygsil.org www.efgreatersil.org
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What Happened to N8891W? by Gary Chapman gchapman@lc.edu
A Piper PA-28-235, similar to N8891W. Via Wikimedia Commons.
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n May 31, 2020, a 1964 Piper PA28-235 airplane took off from Creve Coeur Airport near Maryland Heights to its destination of Charlotte, Mich. It did not make it through. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) preliminary report, it made a gradual left turn and eventually made it the same way it was going. It then did a right turn causing the plane to do a right descending spiral. It crashed a few moments later outside Carlinville, Ill. All four people on board died. The major question on a lot of people’s minds is “What happened?” First, let us look at the facts. The plane had a clean service record and did not have any mechanical issues before the crash. The plane was owned by Cleared for Takeoff LLC out of Lansing, Mich. The weather that day was fairly nice, with the temperature being about 75 degrees, and it was sunny with high visibility. The plane was within operational capacity, and if it was too heavy it would not have made it off the ground. The plane looks like it did a low-level break up over the area. The plane
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was descending, according to the NTSB, at a rate of 6900 feet per minute. Now, let us go to the major theory that is in most people’s minds: pilot error. Inflight loss of control, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, was the leading cause of general aviation accidents in 2008-2018. This usually happens due to the plane being put in an aerodynamic stall. One of the theories is that the pilot gave the controls to the person who was sitting in the co-pilot’s seat who was not certified as a pilot, they did the turn, and this caused the plane to go in a downward spiral, they tried to correct but it was too late, as it seems to be a fairly fast speed at the last data pilot. The plane crash of N8891W is an intriguing one, and when the NTSB releases their report of it within a year or two, we will finally know the answers on whether it was pilot error, mechanical failure or something else entirely. There was a GoPro onboard, so maybe the last moments were captured.
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Stress Management Progressive Muscle Relaxation By Jenna Shelton jshelton@lc.edu
Sometimes, when one is stressed or anxious about something, the body responds with strange ways of protecting the individual, and often they may end up with an aching back or a painful and sore neck. This muscle tension needs to be relieved, but how can individuals do that when they are living through a pandemic and are constantly stressed? Depending upon your efforts, if you can set aside about 20 minutes, 3-5 times a week, which is about how long it takes to perform this exercise on your entire body, you could receive the full benefits of progressive muscle relaxation. These benefits include an overall sense of well-being, lowered blood pressure, decreased muscle tension, which in turn reduces the body’s need for oxygen, and the reduction of fatigue and anxiety. This exercise is focused on two basic parts: 1.) the recognition of tension in the muscles, and 2.) the relaxation of each muscle group. Basically, you tense the muscle groups for 5-10 seconds and then relax that muscle group for 10-20 seconds, while working the muscle groups in a certain order. Normally, most people work from head to toe, or vice versa, but if you’re short on time and/or there’s a certain area that you carry your stress in or that bothers you specifically, focus in on those areas; for example, if, when you get really stressed out, you get knots in your shoulders and pain in your neck area, focus in on that area and skip the time on your legs and booty. Make sure you’ve tightened up enough that you can feel the tension, but not enough that you feel a great deal of pain. You may feel some pain, especially when first starting this, but as you continue, it will get less painful, and easier as you become less stressed and more relaxed! Some other basic instructions to prepare for a successful session would be to be mindful of your surroundings. Minimize the distractions when finding a location to practice the progressive muscle relaxation exercises, turn off the TV and use soft lighting and get comfortable. Find a super comfortable chair or mat to relax on and wear loose clothing, taking off your shoes and finding a position that will give you the greatest ability to relax. Progressive muscle relaxation can be performed multiple ways, the routine instructed in this article is the favored method of the author of this article, who has tried the different techniques and prefers this approach the best. Again, this exercise could be done in any sequence, from head-totoe, or in reverse, or focus in on a specific area, but the following instructions are the toe-to-head method.
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PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION INSTRUCTIONS •Start with laying down or sitting in a chair, whatever position is most comfortable for you. MUSCLE GROUP - HOW TO DO THE EXERCISE. •Feet - Curl the toes downwards. •Lower Legs/Calves - Slowly, to avoid a cramp, while keeping your foot flat, pull your toes toward you. •Upper Legs/Thighs - Clench as hard as possible. •Hips & Buttocks - Squeeze your buttocks together tightly. •Stomach/Abdomen - Tighten your core muscles, sucking in your stomach/abdomen. •Chest - Take a deep breath and hold it for 4 to 10 seconds. •Back - Arch your back up and away from the floor or chair. •Shoulder Blades - Push your shoulder blades back, almost as if trying to make them touch each other, pushing your chest forward. Shoulders - Shrug shoulders, lowering and raising toward your ears. •Biceps & Upper Arms - Clench your hands into fists, bend your arms at the elbows, and flex your biceps. •Forearms & Wrists - Extend them, and bend your hands back at the wrists. •Hands - Clenched into a tight fist. •Back of Neck - Facing forward, let your head fall back, as if looking at the ceiling. •Front of Neck - Facing forward, touch your chin to your chest. •Jaw - Open your mouth as wide as you can, as if yawning. •Chin - Place bottom of tongue on roof of mouth and push upward. •Around the Mouth - Purse lips together tightly, like whistling. •Cheeks - Squeeze eyes shut and smile as big as you can. •Around the Eyes/Bridge of Nose - Close your eyes as tightly as you can. •Forehead - Wrinkle the brow. Also, just like with the practice of deep breathing, the process of this exercise, practiced multiple times throughout the day will assist with decreasing stress and may even help those who struggle with falling asleep at night. Often, people that first begin progressive muscle relaxation utilize resources such as apps or audio walkthroughs that guide one through the order of this method until it becomes a natural sequence to them. There are many free apps or videos on YouTube, not to mention L&C’s Student Activities offers a free Yoga Class on Wednesday evening at 6 pm on Zoom where a similar activity, called Savasana, is practiced and is how every session is ended to promote relaxation, if one is interested in trying it out. For more information regarding the weekly free yoga session, please contact Student Activities Advisor, Jared Hennings, at jhenning@lc.edu or you can call his office at 618-468-6400.
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How to Help a Friend Through an
Anxiety Attack by William Mashburn
Anxiety is something many people struggle with. The cause of one’s anxiety can vary on multiple things. Some people get anxiety over little things, other people get it over much larger things. The one thing about anxiety is sometimes it is very difficult to get over or to handle it all alone. If you are like me, you have had many friends and family members who have anxiety attacks frequently, and try your hardest to be there for them. But what happens whenever you have a friend who you cannot physically be with? How does one help them through the attack? Over the phone, through text or another way? I recently learned of an easy way to try and help your friends or family with anxiety if you are not able to be there physically with them. It is called the five through one method. The process involves asking these questions in order:
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Ask them to list five things they can see. The size of the objects do not matter, what they see does not matter. This can be a blanket, clothes, toys, another person, anything.
Next is three things they can hear. This one should not need much explanation. A car, fish tank, their own breaths, food being cooked, etc.
Last but not least, one thing they taste. If they cannot taste anything have them grab a snack or something along those lines.
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Next is four things they can touch. Again, this can be anything. Most of the time it is something within reach of where they are currently sitting. If they are out in public, this can be something as simple as their phone, or a pen, pencil or anything like that.
Fourth is two things they can smell. Smells are a good way to keep their mind focused on other things. Food, fresh cut grass, their hair, blankets, anything would work. If they say they do not smell anything, have them turn on some oils, or open a window.
This whole process can take as long or as short as it does. Each person is different, and this method may not help every person. As someone who has helped people with anxiety and frequently helps my friends out, learning new ways to help is essential. I highly encourage everyone to try this next time a friend or relative is in need. One thing to keep in mind is always think about what to say next, and how to respond to each question. Never rush an answer because you are panicking that you are not helping. Sometimes just listening is all that they need.
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What it is like working in an amazon fulfillment center William Mashburn wmashburn@lc.edu Starting any new job can be difficult and confusing. Many of us know the worries and anxiety at a new workplace. It is a new system, new managers, new everything. This is how I felt starting at Amazon a couple of weeks ago. This is my way of explaining how I felt, and maybe it can bring some comfort to others who are starting up a new job. The first thing I had to do was apply, and just like any other job these days, the process was done online. One problem I struggled with was navigating the menus and pop ups. It was a bit difficult to find where I had to go and get confirmation on what I selected. Once I learned the main screens of the website, I was able to apply for what I wanted and needed. One thing I did like was an option to opt-in on text message updates for new shifts if you did not find the one you wanted. After the application process you will take a drug test and do a background check. These are usually taken at a building that will not be your primary work building. For me, personally, I went to St. Louis, Mo. and ended up working in Granite City, Ill. After those two things have come back you are possibly left with two choices. If everything comes back smooth, you will start on your original start date. However, if you are unfortunate enough to end up like me, you will have to pick a new shift and start date. This can put you out of work for three days to over a week depending on when you put your two weeks in if you have another job. If this is your first job then you do not have that to worry about. Once all that is done you will start. On your day one, much like mine, you will go through a proper orientation. I got a safety walk, some training videos and of course a lecture about attendance and the notorious six-foot rule because of COVID. The best part about it is that you get paid for pre-day one orientation as well, which is just going over Amazon’s
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background and thanking you for choosing their company. Nothing too big. On your day one, you will be put to work on your assigned tasks. For me this was stowing and picking. I learned the routine pretty quickly and, overall, it is not a difficult job to do. Stowing is essentially taking items or packages off of the shelves and placing them into containers. That is all it is. The items and packages are placed on the shelves by people called buffers. They walk up and down the moving belts and take off the packages. This whole process goes on for hours. After that we move on to picking. Picking is just how it sounds. After stowing is done, all the containers should be sealed and ready to be taken off the shelves. To start the picking process you grab any cart in any section, use the handheld that hangs on your wrist, and choose a picklist. You match the information on your handheld to the dry erase paper on both sides of the cart. Once you do that, the handheld takes you to an aisle and you find the section inside the aisle. Once there, you go in, take the sealed containers it needs and drag them back to the cart. You scan the containers onto the cart. One thing about it is the handheld will confirm or deny anything the whole time. This is very helpful to make sure you are doing the job right and putting the right containers in the cart. If your cart gets full or reaches the asked limit you hit “cart is full” and take it to the area it asked for. If you need a new cart for the same order, or a new order, you repeat the process for both. With me only working there three weeks, that is all I have been doing so far. I am super excited to learn to do other tasks such as the water spider position, delivery (to warehouse) tagger, etc. I am very happy to say that Amazon deserves that number two spot on the “Best Places to Work in 2020” list.
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Better Than Grandma’s Green Bean Casserole By Jenna Shelton jshelton@lc.edu
casserole better A line-up of what you’ll need to make green bean than grandma. Photo by Jenna Shelton.
For as long as I can remember, growing up, we’d always split holidays between my grandparents’ houses. For example, on Christmas Eve, we’d go to my mother’s parents house and on Christmas Day, we would go to my father’s parents house. During those holidays, no matter what holiday, we were always expected to bring two specific dishes, my mom’s rye bread with dill dip and her famous green bean casserole.
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One year there had been a mix up and she accidently made a green bean casserole, even though my grandma had made one as well, but everyone just went crazy over my mothers dish. The next year, it was requested that she start making the green bean casserole from then on. Ironically, my grandmother, who had immigrated here from Germany and had adapted many of her home country recipes, had reportedly made up her recipe herself; but, when asked, my mother had told everyone that she just uses the Campell’s Soup recipe with some adjustments that she had made that she believes that makes it just right. Although COVID has done a number on many of our plans for the upcoming holiday seasons, I do believe that taking the time to pass down recipes from generation to generation, spending time together in the kitchen, cooking these recipes and having the opportunity to break bread with those that we hold dear, even if they are only the ones in our quarantine bubble at this time, is infinitely important for the soul and so important to make memories in the face of an uncertain future. Page 13
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Birthday
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By Ashtyn Britt abritt@lc.edu
Like a lot of other people, undoubtedly, I really love my birthday. It is the one day a year that is truly mine to celebrate and enjoy, where I get to eat my favorite kind of cake and feel loved by my favorite people. A few years back, however, I found out something very cool. Not only do I get to enjoy the previously mentioned activities, but I also become eligible to receive a lot of things for free on my birthday! Here are a few examples of what I got this year from various companies and how you can get them for your birthday too! It is important to note my birthday was in October, and the reason it took so long for me to share this is because I wanted to safely test all the products I received before recommending them.
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Milk mascara, primer, and blush along with Brazillian Bum Bum Cream, Coco Cabana Cream, two Dior mascara primer samples, two Kerastase shampoo and conditioner samples from Sephora.com. So, Sephora technically has two options a person could choose from for their birthday, which is why I have two different email accounts so I can claim both from different stores on each email in order to get both. However, this year I did it online both times, which is how I also got the free samples. As expected from Sephora, these products are amazing! I love and highly recommend them. You can sign up for free birthday gifts from Sephora if you sign up for two free accounts on sephora.com at least one month before your birthday. Page 15
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Tarte mascara, blush, foundation tester, and Birthday Suit Lip Paint from Tarte.com. This one I will admit I got more than just the mascara and blush for free just as a luck of the draw for it being in October when I redeemed my free birthday gift. Apparently, the Tarte company’s birthday is also in October, so they held a special sale that resulted in me getting a free lip paint as well as my free birthday set of mascara and blush, along with a free sample. I also was able to have the whole thing shipped to me for free, which was awesome! You can sign up for a free birthday gift from Tarte if you sign up for a free account on tarte.com at least one month before your birthday.
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bareMinerals blush and mascara from bareMinerals.com. I was able to redeem this online and have it sent to me. You may have noticed a rather common theme with these birthday gifts this year, being another mascara and blush set, but free quality makeup is still free quality makeup so I don’t mind! This is very nice and light on the face, and perfect for special occasions. You can sign up for a free birthday gift from bareMinerals if you sign up for a free account on bareminerals.com at least one month before your birthday.
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5$ Hot Topic Cash from hottopic.com. (Also known as my Ouija necklace.) This one was really great because I was able to get a free, cool, and “spooky” necklace right before Halloween. I found my necklace at a discounted price already for less than 5 dollars, so when I added it to my cart with my birthday reward, not only was the necklace free but apparently so was the shipping! What a deal! To receive this deal for your birthday, you need to make a free account on hot topic.com website at least a month before your birthday.
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Free full-sized Tarte mascara from Ulta. I have switched to this mascara in my daily makeup routine because of how much I ended up loving it! Every month Ulta has a different birthday gift that can be received, which is redeemed by going into any Ulta during your birthday month with a coupon code that you will receive in an email that should be sent the first of your birth month. You can receive this by signing up with your email and making a free account on ulta.com at least one month before your birthday.
6. 15$ Torrid Cash from torrid.com.
(Not pictured) For this one, I admit I’m a “Loyalist” on Torrid, which is something you have to build up over time through online purchases otherwise it would only be 10$, but it is still free Torrid Cash. The only thing you have to do to obtain this, like everything else on this list, is to sign up with your email on torrid.com and make an account about a month before your birthday!
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Phasmophobia is a Horror Classic in the Making
by Gary Chapman gchapman@lc.edu
The game “Phasmaphobia” became big throughout late Sept. until Halloween. The game became popular through people from the likes of Markiplier and other Let’s Play-ers of the type playing the game and getting the heebie-jeebies scared out of them. Phasmaphobia, the first entry by VR centered developers, Kinetic Games, was released in Septe. 2020 as an early access title on Steam for $14.99. The game revolves around you and Phasmophobia cover art from Steam. up to four people being urban ghost hunters and investigating hauntings from small houses to cabins, one of the largest locations being a large abandoned high school. The game requires a microphone as the spirit box The game’s main objective is to get evidence for a haunt- and in-game voice chat are required in order to play ing and then confirm what type of spirit you have, from the game. I have a Blue Snowball and that works Jinn to Mare and demon to poltergeist. The game’s evi- fine for the game. (Even though we just play the dence is fingerprints, EMF Level Five, spirit box and freez- game in a Discord VC.) ing temperatures. Most of the maps need more than one person, esWhile the game is designed with virtual reality headsets pecially as you move up in XP. You can get by with in mind, it works fine playing it on a monitor. The game is two, but it is recommended to have four people, as it rather graphic intensive, with the Unity engine pulling a lot makes the experience more fun. of power out of most mid-high level CPUs. The game has you earning money with each successful In conclusion, “Phasmaphobia” is a fun and enjoyexploration, with you starting out with items like flashlights, able horror experience, that is if you have people an EMF meter and a spirit box (a device that scrolls along to play it with. The game is worth the $15 price tag, radio frequencies that ghosts communicate through). and I would recommend it to anybody.
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Superhero Spotlight No, Not That Spider-Man By Andrew Agney aagney@lc.edu There are a lot of superheroes that appear in comic books, some of them have gotten a time in the limelight with the popularity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but there are still quite a few that have not been shown any love as of recent. Superheroes such as Spider-Man. No, not Peter Parker; everyone knows that Spider-Man. There was another Spider-Man, introduced in the 90s named Ben Reilly. Reilly was the focal point of a story arc called “The Clone Saga” where many clones of Peter Parker were walking around New York, and after almost all of them were taken care of in one way or another, it just left Parker and Reilly to contemplate who the original was; and when Parker started to lose his spider powers, it had seemed pretty clear that Reilly was the original person, so he took up the Spider-Man mantle and became New York’s defender. Eventually though, Parker’s powers returned and it was revealed that Reilly was the clone, so he returned the mantle to Parker but continued on being a superhero under the new alias of “The Scarlet Spider”. Entertainment
Some of you may recognize this character from the Spider-Man animated series, where he appears in the series finale alongside a team of Spider-Men from alternate universes. Or you might recognize his red suit with blue hoodie costume from the recent PlayStation 4 game “Marvel’s Spider-Man”. Since then, Reilly has been trying to distance himself from the original Parker, which led to him choosing the name Ben Reilly, a name that comes from a mix of Uncle Ben’s first name and Aunt May’s maiden name, and moving out of New York. He has had his own adventures as the Scarlet Spider, including a brief period where he was taken over by the Carnage symbionts and was referred to as “Spider-Carnage”; a period where he was driven insane by the prospect of being immortal as a result of his mind being moved to a new clone body every time he dies; he became a villain called “The Jackal”; and he sacrificed himself during the story arc “Spider-Geddon” where he dies once more to save the rest of the Spider-Verse. Currently, he has returned to his title of Scarlet Spider and works as an anti-hero vigilante located in Las Vegas. Page 18
Bayonetta: A Character Action Game, Emphasis on the Action By Andrew Agney aagney@lc.edu
Platinum Games is known for their exciting and flashy character action games, a genre that blends the beat ‘em up, hack-andslash style of gameplay with a deep story driven by or around the main character. Though, for how much people like to talk about their more popular titles, we cannot forget the game that put them on the map: Bayonetta. Released in 2009 for PS3 and Xbox 360, Bayonetta follows the titular character who is one of two last known Umbra Witches in the world. Stricken by amnesia, Bayonetta ventures to find out about her past and continue the war against the forces of heaven that her kind had lost; along the way she will encounter a cast of colorful characters, including another Umbra Witch who seems to know all about Bayonetta and her past, but is not talking anytime soon. With fast-paced, bombastic combat, an intricate combo system and several weapons to choose from, Bayonetta thrives in the “action” part of “character action”, alongside a “witch time” mechanic that slows down time whenever an attack is dodged at the last second, allowing an opportunity for experienced players to get more hits into their combos or new players to take a breather during the hectic fights. The story does leave a bit to be desired, but is still good enough to allow for interesting character developments and an air of mysteries; there are also books dotted throughout the game that go into extra lore of the world, like the Umbra Witches, for those of you who do not mind extra reading. Page 19
However, the game is pretty risqué in some parts, with Bayonetta often making suggestive comments and becoming nearly naked for her finishing attacks. The game also has a pretty strong basis in religion with the premise being a “holy vs. unholy” war, but even Bayonetta PlayStation 3 cover art. Via MobyGames. if you can get past all that, the game can be rather difficult if you are not used to the genre and are not playing on the easy difficulty; also requiring several playthroughs to unlock everything, the game, while sporting a lot of replayability in this regard, does take a bit of a time sink and is for veterans of the character action genre, but it does have difficulty selection and several kinds of healing items to help ease new players in. So, if you are looking for a game that has witches, giant weapons, spectacular combat, gives a challenge or you are just looking for something new to try, Bayonetta could be the game for you. I give it a 8/10. Entertainment
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NHL Reverse Retro Jerse By Nathan Tucker nrtucker@lc.edu
1. Colorado’s Updated Quebec Nordiques Jersey One of the most iconic jersey designs in hockey getting an update in white is a very nice touch, and the color change from the old Quebec jerseys is not as apparent on a white jersey as it would be with any of Colorado’s other current colors. The Avalanche have not worn a Nordiques throwback in many years, and fans will love to see (and buy) this modern take on a vintage hockey look.
2. LA’s Purple and Gold “Gretzky Era” Jersey Some team’s designs capture multiple points in a team’s past to create a complete look, and LA’s combination of their regal purple and gold jerseys and the sweaters of the ’80s and ’90s that “The Great One” Wayne Gretzky broke NHL records in flawlessly combines the two most memorable looks of the Kings in their long history. If only Gretzky could have scored all his goals in these bad boys.
3. Florida’s Big Cat Navy Blue Jersey My personal favorite of the Reverse Retro batch, this jersey is a ’90s classic and honors the Florida Panthers team that stunned the hockey world and made it to the Stanley Cup Final in only the franchise’s third year of existence. Every detail is spot on to the old ’90s Panthers looks, from the color scheme (team first wore blue alternates in 1998), to the palm tree and hockey stick logo on the shoulders.
4. Philly’s “Legion of Doom” Orange Jerseys A nod to the ’90s Philadelphia Flyers, the halcyon days of Eric Lindros wreaking havoc on the NHL. This jersey is not incredibly different or shocking, or even much of a twist on what the Flyers already wear in orange, but some different shoulder and sleeve design freshens up another classic hockey look. I wrote a whole article on these specifically, and I have personally waffled a little bit on them before coming to the conclusion that it is okay for a team named the Blues to wear red in this circumstance. That circumstance being that this jersey now reflects the St. Louis city flag, predominantly red, with some blue and yellow. While the original throwbacks have actual history to them, these do not, but are a fun remix of the established Blues ’90s look. And hey, they will look great at a Cardinals game. Page 21
5. St. Louis Blues, In Red?
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That project being the sum of “What if we made a retro jersey a new alternate?” and “What if we flipped every team’s colors around?”, giving hockey fans a much different team to look at on the ice next season. Hell, the Blues are gonna be red! Here I will run down five jerseys from this unveiling which I really like and believe fans will love or learn to love, and five jerseys that should never be worn on the ice barring an emergency circumstance. When tinkering with both team logos, retro designs and color schemes, there is a lot that can go right, and even more that can go wrong.
1. Washington’s ‘Merica Millenium Throwbacks Mixing the old Capitals design from the turn of the millennium with their current more patriotic color scheme creates this jersey that looks like one of those all over print 4th of July shirts you see at Walmart for $15. Too much ‘Merica for me.
2. Vegas Bets On Red While the colors are definitely nice together, a “Reverse Retro” jersey implies that there is some history for a team to harken back to. Vegas’s history is currently three years old. This is more just a second alternate to their gold jerseys, and I do not see Vegas going back to red beyond this season.
3. Winnipeg’s Fauxbacks, Now In Grey! For those not in the loop, the Winnipeg Jets team that currently plays in Winnipeg has more history in Atlanta as the Thrashers than they do in Winnipeg. That has not stopped them from milking the former Winnipeg Jets identity, now the Arizona Coyotes, for all the sweet phony retro jerseys they can offer. Here is a new-Jets color scheme on the old-Jets jersey, but with a bunch of dingy grey, for some reason.
4. Like St. Louis, Columbus’ Blue Flipped To Red Are you a team trying for a bold new look to catch your fans off-guard? Try red! Another team with “Blue” in the name going red in the Reverse Retro series, this being a red version of the early ’00s Columbus Blue Jackets navy jerseys. Unlike the Blues, there is not really much history for this team in these jerseys, beyond Rick Nash scoring like 60 points a season.
5. Did Dallas Even Try? Dallas had a layup with these jerseys. Take the classic “star” base and sleeve design and update to the modern Dallas Stars colorway. What they tried for instead was a “sleek” allwhite design with the classic “star” simply outlined in green. Perhaps these will look nice on the ice in combination with full gear, but as a standalone jersey it is just too plain, knowing what the Stars could have done. Sports
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By Nathan Tucker nrtucker@lc.edu As hinted by their Twitter account last week, on Monday the St. Louis Blues unveiled a new alternate jersey for the upcoming NHL season. The new alternate is part of Adidas Hockey’s league-wide “Reverse Retro” series, with all NHL teams revealing new jerseys with a throwback feel. The Blues went quite bold with their new uni, “reversing” the colBack of Blues or of the infamous blue/yellow/ Retro Jersey red mid-90s Blues jerseys made famous by Brett Hull, Al MacInnis and other legends from the time. The outcome? A mostly red jersey for a team named the Blues. Yes, for the first time in their more than 50 years on the ice, the Blues will be red, well, for a handful of games over the upcoming season. Those who may recoil at the idea of their Blues wearing red like the Blackhawks or Red Wings can take solace in the fact that these jerseys will only see limited game action. The new jersey features a deep, bold red as its predominant color. The stripes, which were red on the original jersey that was first revealed in 1995, are now yellow, and the club’s traditional blue now appears on the sleeves and along the jersey’s base. The ‘90s iteration of the Blue Note logo remains unchanged, with the “ST. LOUIS” wordmark near the top.
While Adidas and the NHL may believe that “reversing” or altering classic designs might “bring creativity, innovation and energy” to the jerseys they create, reviews have been mixed to say the least, especially with the Blues wearing red. Some have embraced the new look, but a quick glance at the Blues’ mentions on Twitter will show you that a fairly large chunk of the team’s fan base really does not like the idea of their team wearing red. While I personally think a St. Louis team wearing mostly red/blue/ yellow is a nice homage to the city’s flag, the case against this version of an already controversial jersey design is pretty simple: it is fake.
When the Blues announced in 2019 that they would be wearing the 90s “clown” jerseys again last season (which they did for one home game per month during the season), the unveiling was met with similar mixed reviews. Some see that era as a golden period of Blues hockey, with so many of the team’s best ever players playing on those ’90s teams. Others saw that era as the time where the Blues completely blew their best chance at their first Stanley Cup. What these new “Reverse Retro” jerseys lack is that history. The past Blues alternates were about honoring the team’s past and history, Glenn Hall between the pipes, Bernie Federko gliding past meathead defensemen and Brett Hull firing a slapper.
“Hockey fans love retro jerseys and Reverse Retro is a great opportunity for Adidas to work closely with the NHL and all 31 teams to bring back a design from a meaningful point in team history with a unique twist,” Shoulder Patch said Dan Near, the Senior Director at Adidas Hockey. “Our goal from day one has been to work with the NHL and all of the teams to bring creativity, innovation and energy to the sport with all that we do. What better way to do that than to bring together the nostalgia of historical moments in each teams’ history with something new via designs that have never been seen before in the sport.” Page 23
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While, to me, a fine enough looking hockey jersey, there is nothing important enough about the Reverse Retro jerseys to make them feel important. These are just merely the creations of Adidas and NHL to sell some new stuff this winter, and do not actually hold any significance to anyone beyond looking kinda wacky.
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The Vermillion Sky The Vermillion Sky Part 8 By Andrew Agney aagney@lc.edu
ater that night, Ciel and the Nature Coven students make their way out of the city and start hiking their way up the mountain trail, towards the dragon’s lair.
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more in-tuned with our magic,’” Breeze continues with her explanation, doing air quotes at the last part as both of the girls start to giggle.
“So...what’s the name of this dragon? And how do we appease him?” Ciel whispers to Breeze as she leans in towards her goblin companion.
“Wait...Ciel, where’s the group?” Breeze questions as she now notices that the group has gone forward without them, leaving them quite the ways up the mountain.
“His name is Varos. And what do you mean “How”? I thought you said you could do this!” Breeze whispers back, sounding worried.
“Huh. Guess we lost them…but that’s alright! I know a shortcut through this trail, I use to take it all the time as a hatchling!” Ciel says excitedly, grabbing her goblin friend’s arm and pulling her off the trail.
“I can!” Ciel quips back “I just...need to know what I’m dealing with..” she says quietly. Breeze lets out a sigh as she starts to explain, “In the mountains outside the city, lives the dragon Varos. The witches of the city made a pact with him, he helps protect our city and every year we have to give him offerings or help him in some way. If we don’t...he takes it as a sign of betrayal and will attack us.” “Sounds about right. Dragons are pretty stuck up...but why us? Why not have the elder witches or somebody do this?” Ciel asks, the dragonchild looking curious but also not noticing that she and Breeze are starting to fall behind the rest of the coven. “Well, Varos is supposedly highly skilled in nature magic and likes those who are attuned with the world…as for why us kids have to do it, the elder witches insist it will help us ‘get
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“C-Ciel, wait!” Breeze cries out nervously. “We shouldn’t leave the trail, I hear there are monsters in the forest…” she says with a soft whimper. “Maybe we can just follow and meet up with them later…” Ciel rolls her eyes and gives Breeze’s arm another tug, pulling her more off the trail and into the forest, “And miss all the fun and a chance to meet a dragon? No way! It’s every half-dragon’s dream to meet an actual one! Like I said, I used to do this all the time as a hatchling, there’s no big scary monsters in the forest.” “A-alright...if you say so,” Breeze says quietly as she reluctantly follows Ciel into the forest.
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So, if we are going to have a true marathon, we’ll have to watch all 9 movies, all of the TV shows, I mean, they’re all canon. Oh, and we’ll have to watch the spin-off movies, too. Oh my gosh, this is going to be so much fun, blah blah blah blah...
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