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Movie Analysis: ‘Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1’
Get off the couch: The hunker down edition
Anchorage hunkers down with a new mandate By Christina Swayney features1@thenorthernlight.org
Anchorage is hunkering down for December as a new mandate is imposed for the rising COVID-19 cases throughout Alaska. The acting mayor of Anchorage Austin QuinnDavidson, released the new mandate on Nov. 25 which will run from Dec.1 starting at 8 a.m. to January 1. The new restrictions aim to lessen the dramatic climb of COVID-19 cases while using as minimal limitations as possible, according to Davidson. Without seeing improvements in the COVID-19 case counts, the mayor says that there are no other options to help lessen cases. “We do not want to impose tighter restrictions on the community. But without seeing improvement, we will have to act,” Davidson said in an Anchorage Daily News article. Cases in Alaska have been on the rise since the loosening of Anchorage restrictions last April from a hunker down order mandated by former mayor Ethan Berkowitz. Case numbers were still in the single and double digits in May, when 17 new one-day total cases were a cause for alarm. Currently, daily reported cases are in the triple digits and this does not include the over 1,600 cases that were failed to be reported
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from lab error. So far, 120 Alaskans have died and over 30,816 cases have occurred. Hospitals and medical staff are experiencing strain. The balance of available non-sick staff and resources, versus COVID caseload, can tip very easily. Providence Hospital recently acquired a mobile morgue. Their current morgue can only hold two bodies at a time, so they are preparing for a rise in deaths. Teanna Hehnlin is a senior nurse at Providence Hospital and is frustrated with Alaskans refusing to wear masks. “People scoffing at the masking mandates and not wanting to do their equal parts and saying it’s a hoax, that doesn’t feel good,” she said. “We’re in here holding the hands of patients as they take their last breaths,” Hehnlinn said in an article with Anchorage Daily News. New limitations for the hunker down mandate include the following: Bars and Restaurants Indoor dining is no longer an option, but take-out and delivery will still be available from establishments that provide these services. Outdoor dining is still an option, but tables must be ten feet apart, groups can only be up to six people at one table
unless it is a single household with children. Dining tents are allowed if half of the walled space is rolled down for ventilation. In-Person Gatherings Gatherings can be defined as people meeting for an event in one space that are not from the same household. The limit for indoor gatherings is six people and ten for outdoor. There are some exceptions to this, such as weddings and funerals that do not serve food and drink can have a maximum of 20 participants and if food and drink is present, six indoors and ten outdoors. There will not be more restrictions for religious services or politically affiliated gatherings, with a 50% capacity limit and social distancing. Masks are required for all gatherings. Personal Care Businesses Hair and nail salons, massage parlors and tattoo parlors are some examples of personal care services that will be limited to 25% capacity, with social distancing and mask-wearing still required. Services that require removal of masks even temporarily, such as tooth whitening, beard trimming, or lip waxing will be prohibited. Entertainment and Rec-
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reation Facilities Bingo halls, bowling alleys and theaters are some examples of indoor entertainment or recreation facilities that will be closed. Organized Sports and
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Fitness Competitions between teams indoors are prohibited but team practice is allowed if players wear masks and are at least ten feet apart. Outdoor competition is permissible
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with stipulations. Indoor gyms will operate at 25% capacity and masks are required. Group fitness classes are allowed with participants at least ten feet apart.
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Get off the couch: The hunker down edition By Christina Swayney features1@thenorthernlight.org
December is a hunker down month for Anchorage to try and mitigate the rising COVID-19 cases. Enjoy events online and socially distanced.
ty exhibition brings the artistic community together with a virtual exhibit that explores some reflective aspects of this difficult time.
UAA Events:
When: From now until Dec. 31
UAA Esports Lounge Casual Gaming Nights
Where: The exhibit can be found on the Kimura Gallery website.
What: Have fun gaming online with other students.
Events and Activities Around Town:
When: Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m. Where: This is a virtual event and a link is available at the UAA Student Calendar. Cost: Free FAFSA Fridays Video Tutorials: Live ACPE Sessions and Appointments with UAA Financial Aid What: Learn all about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA to maximize student financial aid. When: Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: This online event can be accessed from the UAA Student Calendar. Cost: Free Presence: 12th UAA Art Faculty Biennial 2020 What: This UAA Art Department Facul-
Holiday Lights in the Garden What: The Alaska Botanical Garden will have festive holiday lights where attendees can enjoy the luminated ambience in a socially distanced environment. Where: Alaska Botanical Gardens When: Dec. 3, 5-8 p.m. Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non-members and children 6 years and under are free
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Virtual Wine, Dine and Laugh
es. Remember, Netflix accounts can be shared up to a limit of users.
When: December
What: Enjoy a Netflix comedy and some wine while using Zoom with friends.
Holiday Fun
Where: Your home and virtual
What: Christmas is near and there are many activities available to savor the season. Put up a tree, make homemade decorations, or do a fun gift exchange with friends, family and co-workers. Make the gift exchange a theme. Baby Yoda gift exchange anyone?
Cost: The cost is up to you. Make it frugal with popcorn garland and homemade Christmas cards or go all out and buy all the things. Do what makes you happy this holiday season.
When: Anytime you choose. Where: This event is accessible from the comfort of your home. Cost: Prices are dependent on beverage selection and movie streaming servic-
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Movie Analysis: ‘Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1’ By Daisy Carter news2@thenorthernlight.org
Continuing with completing the Hunger Games film saga next is Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1. During this time it was popular in Hollywood to make the last movie of a franchise into two parts. Hunger Games: Mockingjay was released on November 21 2014. It was awarded 21 awards and was nominated for 31 awards. One of the nominations they got was for Best Original Song in the Golden Globes. The film also won Best Female International Actress for a new actress in the films Julianne Moore who played President Alma Coin. Like the last film, it featured the same cast with the addition of Julianne Moore playing the President of District 13. Through the movies, it was teased that District 13 was destroyed because they didn’t comply with the capitol. Now they have done the same to District 12, luckily some have been able to survive and took refuge in District 13. Mocking jay was the first film that didn’t focus on the Hunger Games. After Katniss broke the arena, she was sent to district 13 where she will be trained to be the face of the revolution or, the Mockingay. While re watching the movie I think it was so cool to see how they were trying to market a revolution. Most of the film is District 13 trying to get Katniss to be the symbol for the revolution, but she is still having to struggle with the consequences for her actions. As they are trying to make these promotional videos for the other districts to watch, Peta is being held in the capitol and tortured. The Capitol also has Joana, a tribute from the 75th Hunger Games and Annie who is Finn’s fiance. I enjoyed watching this film for some
reason. First it showed what it’s like to start a revolution. I think it’s interesting how they are trying to advertise the revolution like it’s some fad. I also liked how real it was in regards to Katniss’s mental state. Coming from the brutal Hunger Games to a place you have been told your whole life isn’t real has got to be confusing to say the least. They showed the mental toll it takes to be a part of the Hunger Games. It’s a little cynical, but my favorite scene is when they are trying to get PeEta and the other tributes out of the Capitol. It’s so brilliant and you can feel the sensation of dread when you realize that it was a trap all along. Especially since this is after she had accepted that she would be the Mockingjay. In this scene not only would she lose Peeta to the capitol, but she would also lose Gale. Something that I didn’t really like was the romantic moments with Gale. I understand that he is there to comfort her, but if a girl is going through so much and risking so much to get this other guy that she is clearly in love with, why have another person in the mix. I understand that Gale is really the one that she should end up with, but it just doesn’t seem believable that she is that much in love with Petta. I thought it was interesting how they took the advertisement way to start the revolution. After Katniss fires the arrow at the arena border, she is being capitalized as a symbol for the revolution. Throughout the film they are trying to get advertisements from her, but they have a problem with her acting like she wants to be the face of the revolution. Once they realize that they should just let her speak from the heart, that’s when they start to really pick it up and make real movement in the revolution.
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I think that the message of this film is that you can’t force revolutions. They have to come from a place with real meaning. I am so excited to see what they have in store for us in the next film.
Do you have any recommendations on what films I should look into next? Send your suggestions to news2@thenorthernlight.org.
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UPD report: Nov 9 - Nov. 23 Total calls for service: 641 Unlock calls: 21 •
November 10: Theft at the UC East side lot.
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November 12: Indecent act off campus.
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November 13: DUI at Providence and Alumni drives.
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November 15: Medical Assist MAC Units.
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November 16: Theft at North Hall.
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November 17: Traffic Accident: Non injury at Eugene Short Hall.
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November 18: Traffic Accident at Templewood lot.
• All information is provided by the University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department.
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