The Pace Press: Volume 68, Issue 4

Volume 68 | Issue 4

November 17, 2016

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OP-EDS AND NEWS

November 17, 2016

Inside look at Hillary Clinton’s campaign

JESSICA KOVAC News Editor “We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to participate in the Fall 2016 Hillary for America Internship Program! You have been selected to work with our Communications Team.”

I got that email at 9PM on a sweltering hot New York City Monday in August. After three rounds of phone interviews declaring my undying love for Hillary Clinton and my impassioned willingness to work for free to ensure she became the next President of the United States, the offer I was waiting for finally popped up in my inbox. I was in.

When I was writing my cover letter, I wasn’t even sure where to start. It was time to figure out what I was supposed to do with my life. Part of me felt like I should be looking for a paid job in an office, preferably with a desk, attending networking events at night desperately trying to find someone who would hire me come graduation. Yet, no matter how hard the “adult” side of me tried, the consistent, lingering threat of a Donald Trump presidency drew me back again, and again to the Hillary For America application. On the night of my 22nd birthday, in the spirit of a new year with new opportunities, I signed up to be an intern.

So, that’s where I started. I knew that at that point in my life there was nothing more important than stopping Donald Trump from entering the White House. I knew that as a Jewish woman, I had a duty to protect my rights, and as someone who has friends who identify with the LGBT community and who are of different minorities, I had a duty to protect their rights as well.

But for me, it was not just that Donald Trump was “dangerous.” I was humbly inspired by Hillary Clinton and her campaign. When I was in high school, I volunteered to teach at a local elementary school. One of the students I taught was autistic, but because of a lack of funding he was forced to stay in a classroom with students who were much more advanced than him. He was denied the resources he needed to succeed over and over again and was continuously ignored. Autism awareness was at the core of Hillary Clinton’s policy plan.

Before I joined the campaign, I worked at a nonprofit whose mission was to help ex inmates transition successfully out of the prison system. Hillary Clinton made it her mission to ban the box and spent her post grad life working to get ex inmates employed when she worked at the Children’s Defense Fund. She dedicated her life to public service.

She understood change was made from the ground up. We shared that notion, which is why when it came time to work for her campaign, I was ready to do anything — whether it be buy a staffer a piece of pizza or do opposition research, to ensure that she could have the opportunity to make the change she has been so passionate about for her entire career.

When I stepped into the office for the first time, I was taken aback by many things.

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First of all, I am a huge political television show fanatic — think House of Cards and the Good Wife. So, when I stepped into 1 Pierrepont Plaza and Brian Fallon, Hillary Clinton’s press secretary walked by me without a hitch, it took my breath away.

Hillary Clinton’s campaign was the most diverse campaign in American history.

Latinas, Latinos, African Americans, the LGBT community, Muslims, women and men were uniting around the same cause. Everyone in that office felt that we were stronger together, and worked tirelessly to show the rest of the world that. Interpreters were walking around the halls with members of the deaf community, assisting them in their efforts to contribute to the campaign. Millennials like myself filled up the beanbags; huddled up with our computers, ready to take on the tasks of the day. Once or twice, the campaign dog Winnie would appear. There was never a day that I walked into the office and did not feel inspired. In fact, that inspiration was renewed every morning at 9AM when I walked through the door.

The hours were long, but the days went fast. We started every day at 9AM and ended between 7 or 7:30, but there was never a set time to end the day. We left when everything got done. Going off of that, no two days were the same. The headquarters were separated in two floors — they expanded after she won the primary. Each morning, interns were given a series of assignments by their advisor to complete by the end of the day. In communications, this could be anything from pulling news clips on one of Hillary Clinton’s events to transcribing a speech that one of Hillary Clinton’s surrogates had just finished giving.

However I soon learned the day did not stop at the assignments we were given. Back when we were at our orientation, I struck up a conversation with one of the girls waiting to get her picture taken for her ID. She said she had volunteered during the primary and was returning to be apart of the campaign for the final months. I asked her what it was like — to give the inside scoop. She laughed and said it was stressful, but fun. Like nothing you could experience anywhere else.

I heard similar sentiments throughout my time at the campaign. Interns had the opportunity to meet one on one with campaign staffers who all told us multiple times that “everyone should work on one campaign — two, maybe. If you work on three or more, you’re considered crazy like all of us.” Another staffer told me, “It’s hard, but you do get major FOMO if you’re not a part of it.”

Most of the interns were balancing school with this internship; often skipping HILLARY CLINTON CAMPAIGN continued on PAGE 6

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Duterte calls out America... again.

KATRINA ALONSO Features Editor President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has been making inflammatory statements against the American government and former president Barack Obama. According to several news outlets, including The Guardian and Washington Post, Duterte called Obama a “son of a wh**e.” The comment was not only attributed to Duterte’s notoriously foul mouth, but also taken as an actual insult against the American president.

This incident precedes the Filipino president’s address at the Great Hall of People in Beijing on Oct. 20, where he went on a “30 minute anti-American rant,” according to The Diplomat. During that same address, Duterte also said that he aligned with the Chinese people, and that “America has lost,” reports CNN. After the address, theories that the Philippine leaders would sever military and financial ties with the American government ran rampant. Though Duterte later clarified that he would not cut ties with the U.S., his anti-Americanism remains obvious as he continues to work towards rapprochement with the Chinese, reports Manila Bulletin.

Duterte’s staunch anti-Americanism is puzzling considering the Filipino people’s attitude towards America as a whole. According to Rappler, the Philippines likes America more than Americans do. While only 57 percent of Americans have a favourable view of the US, 85 percent of Filipinos polled have a favourable opinion of this country. Duterte’s animosity towards the American government, however, has been debunked and can be attributed to grievances America caused throughout the Filipino president’s personal history as well as the history of the Philippines in general.

“It’s difficult because for him, it’s policy, personal, historical, ideological, et cetera, combined,” an aide told The Diplomat. Duterte is the first Filipino president to have been born in Mindanao, the country’s southern region, which is a Muslim-majority area that experienced a very different history from that of the rest of the Christian-dominant country. According to Duterte’s sister, their grandmother, a Muslim woman, raised the president to believe that America was guilty of crimes against the Philippines during the invasion and colonization of the latter country during the first half of the 20th century.

Duterte also studied political science under Jose Maria Sison, the founder of the Communist Party of the

Philippines, which cemented his leftist ideology.

As the mayor of Davao City, Duterte also had qualms against Washington’s procedures. In May of 2002, Duterte claimed that the C.I.A. aided the escape of Michael Meiring, an American “treasure hunter” who reportedly triggered an explosive device in his Davao City hotel room by accident.

“We were insulted by America,” Duterte said, considering the event an affront to Philippine sovereignty.

Duterte also cited a terrible personal experience with American immigration officers and the lack of an effort on the U.S.’s part Washington Times to help the Philippines in the conflict with China regarding the South China club at the University. “But did he do it in the right way?

Sea as reasons for his animosity against America. The Definitely not. All this bashing about the US or Obama Diplomat also reported that the Filipino president was distracts from the actual problems of the country, which frustrated with American media’s portrayal of him. His are corruption and a giant economic differential. You advisors say that his statements are often taken out of should not be able to walk out of a resort or a mall and context or misreported entirely. In the case of the “son a stone’s throw away, there is a slum where people are of a wh**e” comment, Duterte actually used the Tagalog living in an unimaginable fashion.” term “putang ina,” which literally translated does mean “While we appreciate his assertion of Philippine “son of a wh**e,” but Filipinos also sometimes use it as independence and sovereignty and his push for an a general expletive to express frustration. ABC News independent foreign policy, we have yet to see him act reports that the statement was also likely directed at the beyond his rhetoric,” said Chrissi Fabro, a member of reporter, not President Obama.

Anakbayan New York, which is a community-based Presidential elect Donald Trump defended Obama Filipino Youth organization. against Duterte’s comments. “Philippines President This conflict between the president of the Philippines calls Obama “the son of a wh**e.” Terrible!” he said on and American political figures exacerbates the nowTwitter. strained relationship between the two countries. Relations Though the presidential elect demonstrated his between the US and the Philippines have not reached such support for the American leader, the issue proves to be a tense point since the latter fought for its independence more divisive when it comes to Filipino-Americans. from the former at the turn of the 20th century. Only time “Duterte totally has the right to emphasize the sovereignty will tell whether Duterte’s actions will lead to a second of the Philippines,” said Josh Balasa, a University student Philippine-American War, or will end in peace. and member of Filipino Youth International, the Filipino

Pope Francis says women cannot be priests CARLY BIVONA Staff Writer Last week, during a press conference aboard the papal plane leaving Sweden, Pope Francis announced that women will probably never be priests in the Roman Catholic Church. When a Swedish reporter aboard the plan asked “But forever, forever? Never, never?” The Pope replied,“If we read carefully the declaration by St. Paul II, it is going in that direction.”

Pope Francis was alluding to a 1994 letter by the former pope, declaring that women could not be considered as Roman Catholic Priests, because there were no female apostles. The letter states that “Priestly ordination, which hands on the office entrusted by Christ to his Apostles of teaching, sanctifying and governing the faithful, has in the Catholic Church from the beginning always been reserved to men alone...

The exclusion of women from the priesthood is in accordance with God’s plan for his Church.”

The question was asked a day after the Pope argued a joint-declaration with Lutherans, bringing together the two Christian groups. This took place at the Lutheran-Catholic 500th Anniversary Reformation Commemoration, which he took part in with other religious leaders, including Antje Jackelén the first

female Lutheran Archbishop in Sweden. The event most likely had Catholic feminists and activists hoping Pope Francis’ firm stance on women had changed.

In 2010, the Vatican officially made “attempted ordination” of women a crime in the eyes of the Catholic Church. It was made one of the most serious crimes under church law, adding it to the same category as clerical sex abuse of minors, heresy, and schism. This decision aided in securing the permanent absence of women in the priesthood, and angered many activists looking to expand the church’s progressive views.

Pope Francis went on to say that women did “many other things better than men” He discussed the importance of Mary, saying she was more important than the apostles to the story of Jesus Christ. The attempt to emphasize a woman’s role in the church has been known as the “female dimension of the church, a concept that many Catholic women looking for a more respected role in the church, feel are failing them.

Pope Francis’ statement was not a popular one among students and faculty at the University. Professor Martha Driver, who teaches English and Women’s Gender Studies here at Pace, said, “Francis is a wonderful pope and has made some very progressive decisions.

This, however, is not one of them. Women have been central to the religious practices of Christianity since

St. Paul -- we know about the women who were Paul’s associates because Paul thanks and names them in his letters. And then, of course, there are the (many) Marys in the Bible, but I won’t go on. Women should definitely be able to join the priesthood..”

Despite Pope Francis’ position, women’s inequality still remains a polarizing topic. Representatives of different Catholic Priest Movements recently called for reform on issues including women’s rights and LGBT rights. Kate McElwee, the co-executive director of the Women’s Ordination Conference, recently released a statement saying,“In this space, we wrestled with the damaging effects of oppressive structures, knowing that patriarchy and hierarchy hurt us all...We discovered, time and again, that by sharing as equals and asking hard questions, we can transform ourselves, our church and our world.”

The Pope has, however entertained the idea of women serving as deacons in the church. The Vatican has recently commissioned a study to review the possibility of female deaconship. Deacons hold a substantial amount of power, being able to lead prayer service, or complete pastoral duties if a priest is absent.

However, they cannot consecrate communions, hear confessions, and contribute in ways that are so crucial to the foundation of the Church.

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The importance in unifying after a long election cycle JUSTIN KNOEPFEL Features Intern

The 2016 presidential election has come to a close and Donald Trump has been chosen as the United States of America’s President-elect. Through a truly unprecedented, and vigorous election season, the country can put the past 18 months behind them, and now prepare for the next four years under a Trump administration. Regardless of the reactions and the subsequent implications of the election results one thing needs to be made clear and one thing needs to occur despite the difficulties surrounding the country: unity and togetherness.

This election season has no doubt caused a strong and bitter divide in the nation. The left have never been more vocal and the right has never been more adamant. Voters have made it clear where they stand with the current state of the country, and those on the opposition have also made themselves clear by protesting in capital cities such as New York, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles. Those who are protesting recall the campaign Trump ran, a campaign dissolved to preying on the fears and uncertainty of the country’s people, but others have praised this notion of unity by Trump as his election night speech as being a sign of positivity. Unity comes when all sides can allow themselves to compromise and work together to see to a common goal. With the Republican party having control over not only the presidency, but the House and the Senate, it may seem as though this is mere spec of hope in an otherwise dark circumstance.

While there is opposition from both sides, the point of government is to be for the people and by the people. The call for unity by the Trump campaign and the statements made by Democratic officials, such as former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders of Vermont, show that it can be done with the right state of mind from both sides. Sanders

ABC News said in his statement, “To the degree that Mr. Trump is serious about pursuing policies that improve the lives of working families in this country, I and other progressives are prepared to work with him. To the degree that he pursues racist, sexist, xenophobic and anti-environment policies, we will vigorously oppose him.”

Standing up to ignorance is a protection of those vulnerable to possible hate crimes by otherwise lesser minded people. Participation in the political process is key to this current generation and future generations prosperity as those who fight and work now will be the

ones deciding the fate of the country and its citizens later.

While people are disappointed and beside themselves with fear and uncertainty, and others are beyond excitement and satisfaction, it is principle to remember we are still all humans living in the same country deserving the same level of respect. Disregarding politics, ignorance, intolerance, disagreements, disappointment, resent and other feelings felt throughout the election process, humans work together and together we can make the progress we all want to see happen.

Iraqi forces begin the fight to take back Mosul CHRISTIAN HALSTEAD News Intern ISIS, or, more accurately, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, has pervaded global public discourse since early 2014 when the Salafi jihadist military group began accumulating territory in Western Iraq. The physical Islamic State is a crime against humanity as citizens are tortured, tyrannized, and killed on daily basis.

ISIS has struck fear and anger in political leaders and citizens throughout the world.

This sentiment of global terror attributed to ISIS is encapsulated in the words of University freshman and philosophy major Julia Zorluoglu. “Radicalization of Islam is not an exclusive threat to the middle eastern religion, the threat of extremist interpretation of the Islamic religion is global,” says Zorluoglu. Finally, for the first time since their establishment the defeat of ISIS may just be around the corner.

Recapturing Mosul, the Islamic State’s capital located in Iraq, is imminent according to experts as an offensive targeted at the city led by a coalition of Iraqi, Kurdish, and United States forces began on Oct. 17. Although the antiterrorist coalition totals 104,000 troops and they are fighting only about 5,000 ISIS fighters in and around the city, progress has been slow, dangerous, and, above all, meticulous.

Mosul is ISIS’s largest city by land and population. It is thus the Islamic State’s most fundamental source of income. Civilians are taxed into poverty, reaping nearly all of funding for the

terrorist organization’s operations. Mosul contains ISIS’ largest IED construction facilities, which produce all their bombs and weapons, and it is the center of ISIS’ media publications including Amaq, the magazine responsible for global radicalization.

to as Q-West by members of the Mosul Operation. Q-West is a former Iraqi Air Force base built in the 1970s and it is located 60 kilometers from Mosul. It was captured by ISIS two years ago.

Acknowledging the fact that it would be of key importance to US-led forces in the

NPR What’s more, Mosul is where ISIS’ primary leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared the formation of ISIS as a caliphate back in 2014. Military officials believe al-Baghdadi may still be in the city of Mosul. His apprehension or execution in battle would be detrimental to ISIS’ morale and political infrastructure.

After two weeks of egregiously fighting forward, the Mosul Operation has just breached the city’s borders. The most crucial victory thus far however has been the Qayyarah Airfield, now referred

event of a military assault, ISIS members took to destroying the base’s air traffic control tower and runway during their occupation of it. Last July, however, the Iraqi military retook the base and had American forces reconstruct the runway.

The base now serves as the lifeblood of Mosul Operation as critical supplies, weapons, and soldiers are transported in and out of the base.

Only a few days into the Operation’s occupation of the Qayyarah Airfield, ISIS set ablaze an old sulphur plant just to

the north in territory still controlled by the Islamic State. The resulting noxious air has not left the base since and poses a threat to individual health as well as the environment. Iraqi, Kurdish, and US soldiers now wear gas masks at all times while stationed at the base.

ISIS fighters were deeply entrenched in the areas surrounding Mosul and are concentrated even more heavily within the city itself as ISIS been preparing for this very attack since their establishment.

Throughout Mosul, United States allied soldiers have reported everything from light switches rigged with detonators to an extensive tunnel system under the city, not to mention the innumerable and scattered land mines and gunmen. Although some 10,000 civilians have fled the war-torn city, it is estimated that 1.2 million civilians still remain. The safety of both soldiers and innocent Iraqi civilians takes top priority for the coalition. Consequently their efforts have thus far been careful and slow so as to avoid unnecessary and misdirected bloodshed.

Experts believe ISIS’ defeat at Mosul may take upwards of three months.

The expected victory will have global implications for the fight against terrorism.

ISIS thrives off their ability to influence people around the world primarily internet propaganda. If Mosul is to be taken, ISIS will have little means to disseminate proterrorist disinformation, including and most importantly their publication Amaq.

The Islamic State will be nothing more than a few scattered villages in the Middle East, stripped of its potential for causing international chaos.

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Millions unite at Trump protests around the country CAROLINE CARDOSO News Intern

Caroline Cardoso Anyone anywhere near Midtown, Manhattan has heard the echoes of passionate voices, chanting for equality and protests over the the results of the 2016 election. Trump Tower on 5th Avenue, the home of The Trump Organization headquarters and a penthouse condominium residence, has now become the home to over 100,000 protesters. The protests started off as small rallies in Union Square and Washington Square Park and later joined together on 5th Avenue to take over the streets on their way to the glass doors, when they saw those same doors were guarded by dump trucks. Protesters marched for overs seven hours and walked almost 70 blocks with signs that read “Women’s Rights are Human Rights,” “P***y Grabs Back,” “#NotMyPresident,” and more.

The protests started on Nov. 9th by a group called Socialist Alternative, who came together for a protest event titled “Not My President.” According to Socialist Alternative, the purposes of the “Not My President” protests were to protest the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president, but also to protest that the Democratic Party had let them down as well as let Democratic

Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton down during the election. When asked about how the leaders of the protest group Socialist Alternative felt about the election results, the group denied to comment.

Protesters of all ages and races chanted with pride and love. Some of the sayings included, “We reject the president-elect,” “No Donald Trump no KKK no racist USA,” “Bridges not walls,” “Black/Muslim/Trans/Latino Lives Matter,” and “Say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here.” One of the most popular chants of the night indirectly referenced vice presidential elect Mike Pence and his controversial statements about women’s rights. “My body, my choice,” the women in the crowd shouted, referencing Pence’s anti-abortion stance. “Her body, her choice,” the men shouted back.

By the third night of protests on Nov. 11, the New York City Police Department had shut down part of 5th Avenue where Trump Tower is located, preventing protesters from getting near the building. With excessive police patrol and protection, what began as a peaceful protest turned rowdy. One protester said on the first night of protesting police got “unnecessarily aggressive” with the crowd.

“After we went to the 5th Avenue [Trump] tower, we marched to the one in Columbus Circle and on our way from the second [Trump] tower police started screaming at us to stop,” said “Not My President” protester Rob Chols said. “We got the crowd to stop walking and remind everyone to be peaceful and police charged at us, pushing us to the ground, and arresting many of us, without reason.”

As the thousands of protesters marched through the streets, they passed by cars, trucks, buses, and pedestrians agreeing

with them and chanting along with a smile, encouraging applause; while others were not too happy. Some protesters were harassed by Trump supporters on the streets yelling things such as “She already lost” and “Trump Pence over croaked b***h.” Some Trump supporters even stood on the sidewalk holding signs that right “Stop being cry babies” and “Canada is a border away.”

Freshman at the University Emily Jarvis marched in her first protest ever from Washington Square Park on the third day of the protesting with a sign that read “Love will always win.” According to Jarvis, she is sad to have to do this because she feels as though we should not be in this situation, but is proud of herself and the other thousands of supporters who came out to have their voices heard.

“It feels really good to be fighting for this situation even if it takes a long time to make a difference,” said Jarvis. “I know in the future I’ll look back and say ‘I did that.’”

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A look at the presidency under Donald Trump CHRISTIAN HALSTEAD News Intern The tumult of the 2016 election has continued well past its conclusion thus far. Throughout the election in debates and campaign trail rhetoric the presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, by and large focused on questioning one another’s character.

This often led to an exchange of personal attacks. In the midst of this unprecedentedly contentious race, the candidates’ stances on foreign and domestic policy issues often took a backseat. Everyone from participants in protests nationwide to Trump supporters are now faced with the question of what a Trump presidency will look like. It is this uncertainty that has both Democrats and Republicans sitting anxiously on the edge of their seats, but for very different reasons.

One of the most crucial, if not only, sources of insight the American public has into the future of United States policy under president-elect Donald Trump is a plan for his first 100 days in office which the Trump campaign released in early October. The plan has three sections of a variety of legislative and executive actions as well as a list of miscellaneous but specific bills Trump intends on passing through Congress.

The first section of the 100 day plan is dedicated to “clean[ing] up the corruption and special interest collusion

in Washington, DC.” Most notable is the first article of this section which seeks to impose term limits on Congress. This of course is quite legislatively ambitious seeing as though congressmen and women have a vested interested against such a move. Federal employment is jeopardized by the second article as Trump plans on establishing a hiring freeze in federal employment so as to slowly downsize the federal payroll, since as time goes on more of the currently employed will retire.

A sweepingly broad and generalized demand is put forth by article three which states, “for every new federal regulation, two existing regulations must be eliminated.” What specifically this means is quite unclear. The Trump campaign concludes this section by appeasing a largely bipartisan sentiment, namely, distrust of lobbying. The three final articles are dedicated solely to this purpose.

Section two focuses on the, “protection of American workers.” In this section president-elect Trump covers a large part of his campaigns’ focus and a notable overlap in policy demands between his campaign and that of Vermont Senator and former Democratic presidential nominee contender Bernie Sanders: the distrust of trade agreements.

Section one will ensure either a renegotiation of NAFTA or a total United States withdrawal from the agreement.

The North American Free Trade Agreement, NAFTA, was originally

passed under President Bill Clinton in the 1990s and has since been a crucial facet of America’s relationship and economic interdependence with other nations in North America. An American withdrawal from the agreement could have unforeseen and unintended consequences. Trump also seeks to withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, similar to NAFTA. The second section continues on to focus on economic production at home, taking a decidedly pro-petroleum approach to the issues at hand. This included lifting all restrictions on the production of, “shale, oil, natural gas, and clean coal,” as well as the approval of the Keystone Pipeline among other proposed oil pipelines like the Pilgrim Pipeline in New York State. Article seven of section two has it that the US will cancel billion of dollars of payments to the United Nations climate change programs.

In the third and final section of the first part of his first 100 day plan, president-elect Trump proposed, “five actions to restore security and the constitutional rule of law.” This includes, “cancel[ling] every unconstitutional executive action, memorandum and order issues by President Obama.”

It is unclear exactly what this article is referring to. The second article deals with the fulfillment of Justice Scalia’s spot among Supreme Court Justices following his recent death.

It is made clear that Trump will not take heed of President Obama’s

suggestion of Merrick Garland to fill the position. In all likelihood there will be a strong conservative majority in the Supreme Court after Trump installs his choice. Article four of the bill suggests the deportation of “2 million criminal illegal immigrants” and article five deals with his proposed suspension of Muslim immigration to the United States.

The additional list of bills Trump proposes includes the, “Middle Class Tax Relief and Simplification Act,” a bill which will lower taxes for middle class families by 35 percent and will lower corporate taxes to 10 percent, the “End Illegal Immigration Act,” a bill which will spur the construction of Trump’s infamous Mexican border wall, and the “Restoring National Security Act,” which seeks to “rebuild” the military despite the fact that military spending has greatly increased under the Obama administration.

While this is essentially all that president-elect Trump has released thus far in terms of policy, much is still uncertain even of what has been stated above. For one thing, this was released long before the election and Trump’s victory Furthermore, Trump has, since his win, renegged on his disavowal of both the Affordable Care Act and the Iran Nuclear Agreement. In other words, much is left up to change and chance for better or worse. The Trump presidency may very likely be as unpredictable and inconsistent as his campaign.

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continued from PAGE 2 class to ensure they could help with a big event; letting their stress go temporarily while they popped open a beer after Hillary delivered a good debate performance. Some interns travelled from across the country to do what they could for Hillary. Some were former Sanders supporters who still wanted to ensure change was made and their voices were heard.

Indeed, being apart of the campaign was like nothing you could experience anywhere else, and when you were away from it, there was an immense fear of missing out. Too often, and, something I am sure my teachers would attest to, I was checking my HFA email in class, at club meetings and with friends to make sure I was missing absolutely nothing when I was away. I read my work group chat even though there was nothing I could contribute, and I even read the transcripts that my peers were transcribing — because whenever I was away, I wanted to be back.

The energy of a campaign is electric. You are apart of a movement; fighting for something that you wholeheartedly believe in every single day. You show up to work fighting tirelessly and you leave work knowing that you have affected change for millions of Americans. It’s a feeling like no other.

Personally, in my years of school, I have never come across a better feeling than knowing you are helping others and on a political campaign, your reach is maximized to a point that I had never experienced prior. In debates when she performs well and you are

clapping with the rest of the staff knowing that you are responsible for that positive outcome, you light up because your team delivered. When Michelle Obama delivers a historic speech on the state of sexism in our country and you are surrounded by a team that is responsible for getting that message out there, you feel like there is hope. And after watching — after absorbing her words and the response, you turn back to your computer and you do everything you can to continue to bring her words to life.

The people Hillary Clinton chose to surround herself with in no way reflect who she has been labeled as throughout this process. They are bright, diverse, talented and motivated individuals who are not much older than myself. The millennial generation has rallied for her for over a year and are #stillwithher because they believe what I believe; that love trumps hate. They believe that we are stronger together.

It was refreshing to see so many people, so close to my age rallied for a united front. Out of all the amazing things I did as intern — meeting celebrities, working on a project that Hillary Clinton actually ended up using in her first debate; watching millennials come together fighting for what is right will always be the highlight. With so much distaste for our generation, it was gratifying to see and be a part of this movement — a movement that I believe with every ounce of my soul will continue on until we do indeed shatter that glass ceiling.

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Dave Chappelle on “Saturday Night Live”

NBC DEXTER SCOTT News Intern Saturday night marked the first time comedian extraordinaire Dave Chappelle hosted “Saturday Night Live.” Chappelle hasn’t performed sketch comedy on television since the last season of his show, “Chappelle’s Show,” aired in 2004. For many of his fans, this was a much-anticipated return of a long-lost hero. It was also the first time legendary rap group A Tribe Called Quest performed music from their new album “We got it from Here...Thank You 4 Your service,” which is the first album they have released in 18 years. With this episode of SNL also being first one post-election, the anticipation for it was through the roof. It definitely did not disappoint, becoming one of the most spiritually healing episodes since the post-9/11 episode.

The healing started right from the cold open, when Kate McKinnon performed a beautiful rendition of “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen in her impression of Hillary Clinton. Paying tribute to Clinton’s unfortunate defeat and the death of Leonard Cohen on Friday, McKinnon proclaimed that she would not give up and neither should we. This was the perfect lead in to Chappelle’s monologue.

Chappelle spent his monologue doing about 10 minutes of stand up and talking to the audience.

His stand up was just as sharp and biting as it was in his prime, making jokes about Trump and his now famous “Grab them by the P***y” Tape. He also made comments about many events of the past year, like the shooting of Harambe and Black Lives Matter and their detractors. Chappelle also

poked fun at his own lifestyle as a rich black man, stating that when you are a rich and black man, your whole life becomes gentrified. He performed his tight ten with the same energy and hidden punchlines that he is known for.

When it came to the skits, they were the usual subversive comedic skits that SNL has become known for.

The first skit was a representation of what it was like to watch the election results. It poked fun at white voters who were surprised by the election outcome. Chappelle played the black guy who is used to Democratic disappointment.

His longtime friend and fellow comedian Chris Rock guest-starred in this skit.

The best skit of the night had to be “The Walking Dead” parody, simply because Chappelle brought out

many of his classic characters from “Chappelle’s Show”: Tyrone Biggums, Playa Haters Ball characters, with a nice cameo by “Chappelle’s Show” regular Donnell Rawlings, Chuck the white news announcer, Chappelle’s Lil Jon, and Clayton Bigsby were all lined up like the cast from the premiere of “The Walking Dead.” It was a great way to parody one of the biggest shows on TV, while allowing Dave Chappelle to appease his fans. Chappelle even introduced the skit, implementing the same format from his sketch show.

A great compliment to Chappelle was the musical guests, A Tribe Called Quest. ATCQ was a perfect mirror image musically for Chappelle. They were also making a comeback with their new album and trying to recover from the death of one of their central members, Phife Dawg. During their first performance, they did “We the People…” and encouraged the audience to stand up and raise a fist in unity. In a tribute to Phife Dawg, they lowered a Basquiat-esque painting of Phife and Q-Tip held a microphone to it. Their second performance of “The Space Program” was even more active because of the appearance of rappers Consequence and Busta Rhymes. They came up on stage to make a very exciting posse performance even better.

Overall, the episode was a return to form for both Dave Chappelle and A Tribe Called Quest, while still being funny. The writers really took advantage of their guest and the current post-election climate to try to heal the NBC division in the country.

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November 17, 2016

Post-ElectionReactions JESSICA KOVAC News Editor Donald Trump won the 2016 election, but for most Americans, the night was a loss. It was a loss for Muslims who were vying for equality and are now faced with even more discrimination. Itwas a loss for the LGBT community who had worked so hard to gain equal rights in the face oftheir country in the past year and who now faces all of those rights being taken away. It was a loss for women who were on the cusp of seeing a woman reach the highest power in the land, and now were once again reminded that too often, women continue to come in second. It was a loss for anyone who believes that love trumps hate and now face a continuous threat to their freedom and constitutional rights. As a victim of sexual assault and emotional abuse, Donald Trump’s win was extremely difficult for meto watch and accept. It reminded me why women do not report. It reminded mewhy women stay silent. When a man can say derogatory comments about women like they are “pigs”and “dogs”and still is elected to the most powerful position in the world, our country has failed us. Women who are victimized continue tobe put second and are sent the reminder that their abuse does not matter.

I refuse to live in a country like this. The past few days I have joined my friends insadness and mourning. But itis time to get back up. Itis time for all of us that have experienced loss, no matter what that loss may be, to get up and to fight. Volunteer, donate, and look up your local congressman and women to make sure that wecan take back our country come 2018. This is not the time to give up.

CAROLINE CARDOSO News Intern For the past week I have spent most of my time voicing my opinion about the election results. I have walked over 100 blocks with hundreds of thousands of people.

I have stood for hours in the cold holding signs and chanting for a change. I have been wearing a safety pin on my clothes to express and represent a safe environment for those who feel scared for their future in their own country.

On the third day of protesting, a friend and I made signs for the march to the Trump Tower: “Love will always win” and “Silence is acceptance, speak loudly.” While sitting on the subway, we were scared of having someone see our signs and attack us for having them; signs for humanity, signs for equality, signs against hate. As we got to Washington Square Park we were surrounded by thousands of people like us fighting for change and acceptance.

Our problem is not only who the country has elected president, but what. Not all Trump supports are racist. Not all Trump supporters are sexist. Not all Trump supporters are homophobic. Not all Trump supporters are Islamophobia. However, they did decide these things were not deal breakers, and that is almost as bad. I will do everything in my being to try and respect the opinions of Trump voters and supporters, but I will also do everything in my being to be vocal about what I am fighting for even when I am shut down. I have been personally affected just by being a woman on multiple accounts, specifically after the election. There are hundreds of thousands of people across the country are shutting down their cities and filling the streets “being sore losers”-according to those against the protests. Sorry for the inconvenience, we are trying to change America.

JUSTIN KNOEPFEL Features Intern I supported hope, and the belief that everybody has potential and rights as humans no matter their race, gender, creed or anything beyond. A concept that wasn’t challenged, questioned, nor demoralized by the candidate I chose to support. I supported acceptance and pride in oneself, not fear, hostility and uncertainty. The results that we have, has given us a dark perception of ourselves as people and as a country. Where the idea of acceptance and pride isnow tested by the radical beliefs and fallacies of a man who’s primary goal was to win, no matter the trail he left behind. Donald Trump took advantage of people. He took advantage of people’s anxiety, of those who had felt they’ve been deconstructed by what is called the “status quo”. I do not believe every single one one of his supporters are what many deem racists, misogynists, and hate mongers (because that’s ignorant), although they do obviously exist and that has been made clear a long time ago.However I do believe they have fallen for a person with the ideals of using fear to win, fear and hopelessness to revolt negatively, and using fear against those who they see otherwise lesser.

He represents the worst that people can believe in. That has created a now toxic America, and worse yet people supported those ideals. With that there is still the possibility and hope for u it’s and working together. I hope we make itthrough. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.

I’m done.

KATRINA ALONSO Features Editor Since November 8th, 2016, I have cried 4 times. The first time I cried was out of disbelief. Did America really just elect a hateful, oppressive man to the White House? The next time I cried was out of fear. I was born and raised in the Philippines. I have Filipino blood running through my veins. With tensions between my home country and this one on the rise, it felt like being deported back to Asia was a real possibility, despite the fact that I am a permanent resident. I could only imagine what undocumented immigrants were feeling when Trump’s election was confirmed.

I am a woman of colour, an immigrant, and I have a history with mental illness. Trump’s misogynistic, xenophobic, ableist rhetoric puts my life in danger, not just because of the policies that his administration could enact, but because of the social climate that his comments have created. Those who think oppression of minorities is good and who want to use violence to enforce that oppression are now at liberty to act at will. In the days since the election, people have been attacked and threatened with death for the parts of who they are that they can’t control, all because the man who is now the leader of this country gave oppressors the green light to act this way. I am disgusted. I am hurt. I am scared. The worst part is, as a non-citizen who couldn’t vote, there was nothing I could do to stop this from happening.

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OPINION AND EDITORIALS

SARAH HARTZELL Co-Executive Editor On the morning of Nov. 9, as I walked through the streets of New York, I was overwhelmed with the urge to apologize to the faces I passed—faces of every age, gender, race, and religion that we are lucky to have in this city. I knew it wasn’t actually my fault that Trump got elected, but it is the fault of people like me. My ancestors came to this country from Europe in the 1700s, settled in the South and the Midwest, fought in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars (on both sides), tended farms and worked in factories, and, yes, owned slaves. I’m lucky that the family I’ve known have been progressive and break the stereotypes of people living in the deep South and the rural Midwest. But I know that the people who want to “take their country back” and make everything the way it was a century ago are ostensibly just like me and share my ethnic, racial, and economic histories.

These are histories of privilege in this country and while I have cognitively overcome these privileges, I feel like I have failed in helping other people like me overcome theirs. I don’t know at what point in my family’s history our politics changed to those that defend women, people of color, and the less fortunate, but there are clearly families all across America who have not yet reached that point.

It is not the responsibility of the marginalized to explain to those in power that they should be treated with respect. It is not the responsibility of people of color to explain to Trump supporters why their vote was an act of racism, or of women to explain why it’s sexist, or of immigrants to explain why it’s xenophobic. It’s the responsibility of people like me, who have called this country home for generations and found privilege in it, to get over whatever might be making us uncomfortable and face bigotry head on. We have very little to lose in this oppressive system we’ve established, so we have a duty to educate the people like us who are still okay with living under it.

And in that arena I feel like I have failed my friends and my country. On behalf of every privileged, white liberal who doesn’t understand how this happened, I am sorry and we will do better.

MAXIMILLIANO ONOFRE Editor-in-Chief As I watched the election results come up on Nov. 8, the only thing I could do was feel a weight of fear set upon my body. I was not prepared for the results.

I was stunned and yet I knew deep down I shouldn’t be. There it was plainly.

The United States, where I was born and raised, could never get over its racist, misogynistic, homophobic views.

Now I fear for my family and for myself. I am a child of immigrants and I’ve found my struggles in life. Although the eight years under President Obama were not perfect, they were progressive. The U.S. made its way forward, slowly regaining it’s footing by giving hope to those who seeked the American Dream.

I don’t think that will happen anymore. Whether we will regress or not is yet to be actually seen but it is expected after the campaign, now President-Elect Donald Trump had. His constituents have incited many acts of violence while the world protests them.

I am hopeful that America will survive this. It has survived many things before. However, in the struggle of survival, there is always some who lose out.

It may be selfish to say but I hope my family is not part of that. I hope no family loses in this fight. And that’s what it is now. A fight for the rights of many. A fight where the oppressed have to be vigilant of their safety while vocalizing their goal every step of the way.

While I am fearful, I am also hopeful. I have seen people bond in solidarity more than ever before to help those who are marginalized. I hope that through the next four years the same energy that is driving people to help one another will last and that we as a country can come stronger.

I cannot say that I expect our future President to give much good to this country but I hope that the people who are around while he’s around will give it their all to make sure everyone gets their American Dream.

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Trump and the silent voters DEXTER JOHN SCOTT JR. News Intern

On Tuesday night, on Nov. 8, the country’s new president was elected.

Republican nominee Donald Trump became President-elect Donald Trump much to the chagrin of most of the Democratic party. Democratic voters took to the streets to protest their new president. With most of the media coverage being devoted to covering the reaction of Clinton Supporters, Trump supporters’ reactions have been overlooked. Although, there seems to be one similarity between both groups’ reactions and that is shock.

In a Wall Street Journal article, Trump supporter Melanie BrewerTeetzel felt that by 10:30 p.m. she knew Donald Trump was going to win because of her home county of Erie being called as red. Not since Ronald Reagan in 1984 has Erie County voted for a Republican. Brewer-Teetzel was dumbfounded when she realized this.

She is quoted in the article as saying, “I said it out loud, ‘Holy crap, this guy is going to win’” According to the preliminary results from the Pennsylvania Department of State, Trump beat Hillary Clinton in Erie county 48.76 percent to 46.76 percent—a severe difference from the 2012 election between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. That year, President Obama beat Romney in Erie county 57.36% to 41.33%. Results like these were seen in many Midwest states but were, astonishingly, seen in traditionally blue states like Michigan and swing states like Pennsylvania.

Many experts, like John Russo, feel that this is indicative of a rejection of the Democratic Party by liberals. Russo, former director of the Center for Working-Class studies at Youngstown University, had this to say: “Politically, it’s a complete rout, the blue wall has been broken down.” He was surprised by the lack of Democratic support in those more diverse states, feeling that it was due to some voters who voted opposite their party. “It’s a complete abandonment of the Democratic Party by a number of people,” he said.

The number of people he is talking about are being labeled as the “silent” voters. These voters never

made an outward claim to who they were going vote for, so most experts lumped them in as Democratic votes.

One of these “silent” voters recently wrote an article in The Washington Post about why she voted for Trump.

Her name is Asra Q. Nomani, a cofounder of the Muslim Reform Movement and a Muslim. Due to the remarks President-elect Donald Trump had on banning Muslims, it may come as a surprise that a Muslim would vote for him.

As a self-described liberal, Nomani lays out exactly why the Democratic Party didn’t sit right with her. According to Nomani, she felt that the concerns of Democratic voters were being overlooked and dismissed. She wrote about what she perceived to be failures under the Obama administration. “I support the Democratic Party’s position on abortion, same-sex marriage and climate change, but I am a single mother who can’t afford health insurance under Obamacare,” she wrote. Nomani expressed her feelings on the lack of change that she was seeing. “Tuesday, I drove into Virginia from my hometown of Morgantown, West Virginia, where I see rural America and ordinary Americans, like me, still struggling to make ends meet, after eight years of the Obama administration.”

For Nomani, this lack of change is firmly acquainted with the Clinton campaign and their values. Hillary Clinton had been Obama’s Secretary of State, so she also felt Clinton would do the same “tap dancing” that Obama did around the Islamic part of Islamic State. Extremist Islam being her biggest concern mixed with the lack of progress for the working class, led to her decision to vote for Trump.

While Tuesday’s results came as a surprise to many, perhaps it is their own shortsightedness that blinded them. The idea that people’s beliefs can be put into neat little boxes and logically quantified is fundamentally flawed.

Going forward, the Democratic Party—and Americans at large—need to learn to engage with other people’s thoughts and opinions and perhaps we will not be left so gobsmacked after the next election.

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Trump’s least favorite TV show

Women journalists fight back on Amazon’s “Good Girls Revolt” SARAH HARTZELL Co-Executive Editor In times when we feel like we’ve turned the clock back on our culture, we often find ourselves looking to the past for guidance or for hope that this too shall pass. It happened with “Hamilton,” and with “Lincoln,” and now it is happening with “Good Girls Revolt,” the latest original series from Amazon.

“Good Girls Revolt” follows the staff at the fictional magazine News of the Week in 1969 as the female researchers grapple with their second-class status, even though they continually do just as much, if not more, work than their male reporters. It is inspired by the landmark lawsuit that women at Newsweek won against their employer for gender discrimination in 1970, allowing them to write and, most importantly, be credited for their articles.

In the show, the revolution is sparked by a fictionalized Nora Ephron (Grace Gummer) being denied the opportunity to publish her piece and dramatically quitting the job she had just attained. (The real Ephron did work for Newsweek for a short time, but several years before the researchers brought their suit.) Ephron floats through a few episodes as a sort of manic pixie dream feminist, catalyzing many of the other women’s awakenings and introducing them to Eleanor Holmes Norton, the lawyer who brought the suit. Despite her peripheral presence in the show, the fact that she is a well-known figure grounds the story in reality and serves as a reminder of the countless real women who fought and thrived in the face of hardship.

The show’s biggest strength lies in its ability to realistically capture ideas that seem backwards to young people today. Recent events have proven the general inability of the public to understand perspectives other than their own, a task that becomes even more difficult when the perspectives belong to generations before us. “Good Girls Revolt” overcomes this hurdle by presenting characters who have fully developed lives and personalities; it becomes easy to understand why the privileged and intelligent Jane (Anna Camp) thinks complaining to the EEOC is a cop-out, or why the men in the office do not see harassment as harmful. There is a refreshing diversity in opinions and an equal diversity in personal histories and reasons for revolting: there’s Patti (Genevieve Angelson), the story-chasing, drug-experimenting pseudo hippie; Cindy (Erin Darke), the not-so-happily married aspiring novelist who faces oppression at home and at work; Jane, who grapples with her wealthy family’s expectations and her own desire for success; Angie (Danya LaBelle), the secretary and mother who finds herself trapped between the revolution of the researchers and the service of the editors; and countless others whose motivations are nuanced and believable.

The area that “Good Girls Revolt” could improve upon is extending the same respect to the African American women of News of the Week. It certainly tries to tackle issues of race—one reporter unknowingly hires a black researcher and learns that, hey, she’s a person, too!—but they take a backseat as subplots, while the political arc is firmly in the domain of the white women and their white reporters. Even a story about the Black Panthers revolves around its effect on the white reporter who wrote it and the white editors who put it on the cover. It is difficult to discern how much of this is rooted in history and what can be chalked up the “baby steps” mentality when it comes to telling the stories of forgotten figures in history. There is always hope for improvement in the second season (which premieres October 2017), but anyone who follows television knows that it is not likely.

While we know how the story ends—or perhaps how it has never truly ended— we tend to forget the people behind the powerful statements and courageous decisions.

And now more than ever it is important to recognize that the watershed moments and movements that make history are started by people—living, breathing people, not abstract ideologies or some political savior that we all wish would descend from the heavens to free us. The revolution starts with revolts on the individual level, which is something we all can and should strive to accomplish.

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The war of the streaming NATHAN SIEGEL Social Media Intern Are the days of “ Netflix and Chill” long gone?

Although Netflix reigns as the “OG” streaming service, it is no longer the only platform to binge-watch TV shows and stay up late watching movies. Each streaming service has its own benefits and drawbacks, but all of them have one thing in common: they are all a one-click solution to boredom. Let’s break down the options of these convenient television alternatives.

Netflix (86 million subscribers, $7.99/month): As the earliest on-demand movie service, Netflix evolved from its DVD-mailing system and transitioned to online streaming in 2007. While Netflix is free for the first month (and nothing besides your conscience is stopping you from signing up for multiple free trials), the service costs $7.99 per month and goes up to $11.99 for access to your account on four devices concurrently. One of Netflix’s most appreciated features is its original series productions which have won international acclaim and boast titles such as “Orange is the New Black,” “Making a Murderer,” and “House of Cards.” “ I always seem to enjoy their original series,” noted Victoria Karatza, a senior Communications Studies major at the University. Along with their popular original series and films, Netflix has also obtained streaming rights to major and independent films. However, not every title in theaters makes it onto the site. This is certainly a weak spot for Netflix— movies can take as little as two months or as long as years to be put online. Still, University sophomore Jovan Watlington prefers Netflix. “It has a variety of different genres and endless episodes of TV series,” he

pointed out. Thanks to this streaming service, many past seasons of shows are online. This makes it easy to catch up on the current season of a popular show, or watch an older show over a rainy weekend. Regardless of its faults, Netflix is still a wildly popular and relatively inexpensive option for those looking to have a night in with and friends.

Amazon Video (63 million subscribers, $50/ year, $4/month with a student discount): It is no secret that Amazon Prime is the cheapest way to have your toothpaste mailed to you in college, but their video service is also an inexpensive way to watch over 40,000 of your favorite movies and shows. You don’t need to make an account on a separate streaming website and can still reap the benefits of a Prime account. With over half of U.S. households subscribed, Amazon Prime is financially worthwhile because of its range of products (with two clicks you can order popcorn and a movie).

One important downfall is that only a handful of Prime video content comes with an account; most content requires an additional one-time cost to rent or buy, much like TV On-Demand services, which can get a little pricier than other services, since an average episode or movie not included in Prime is around $4. On the bright side, Amazon tends to stream newer movies faster than Netflix. Freshman University student Leah Matsumoto prefers Prime over other competitors for this very reason. “ I like Amazon because it has a different selection of movies and TV shows from other streaming services,” she says. “ They have a lot of options for movies that just came out.” Amazon also streams Amazon Originals, such as “ Transparent” and “ The Man in High Castle,” which are not as talked about as Netflix’s originals but

have received high acclaim as well.

Hulu (12 million subscribers, 1 week free, $7.99/ month): Boasting the same price as Netflix, Hulu is a fantastic way to watch new TV episodes the day after they air. Movie-wise, Hulu does not tend to get new or popular movies as soon as Netflix and Amazon, and offers almost unheard of “ Hulu Originals.” For catching up on TV from top channels, however, Hulu is a good accompaniment to Netflix for movie lovers, or a single option for people who stick to TV only.

HBONow ($14.99/month): For those who want to cut the cord on their costly HBO subscription, HBONow is an effective way to watch show including “ Game of Thrones,” “ Girls,” “ Westworld,” and “ Veep, ” and every movie currently being aired on HBO, all put online within one hour of their HBO cable premiere.

HBO’s selection is undoubtedly slimmer than those of any other service, but for those who want to join the pop-culture phenomenon and experience the world of “Game of Thrones,” HBONow is the cheapest option to do so, since Amazon prices each season at $40. “ HBONow has the best quality shows in my opinion,” said Fernell Hogan, a University freshman who uses HBONow to watch his favorite shows, especially “ Game of Thrones.” If you are after well-produced and star-studded action, HBONow is great, but may not keep you entertained for long.

On the whole, there are a variety of streaming services that offer a myriad of choices suitable for your wallet and your boredom. In a time of rapid digital advancement, these options are only a click and subscription away, for a very low price and a high benefit.

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She ain’t movin’: Alicia Keys’ new album “Here” ASIA LETLOW Arts Editor

Alicia Keys’ new album, “Here” was released on Nov. 4. In her sixth studio album, her strong and vibrant vocals remain unchanged and a level of experimentation arises as she delves into multiple genres and themes. The artist expresses herself by integrating a mix of poetry and hip-hop elements within.

The primary track, “Beginning” starts off slowly and deeply, almost as a preface of what is to come in the tracks that follow.

“I feel like history on the turntables… old school to new school…” she sings emphatically. The song resonates as a spoken-word driven plea.

The preceding tracks titled “The Gospel” and “Pawn it All” both deal with sacrifice and longevity. The former track carries the same tune as the prelude and highlights the dual struggles of impoverished life and courage, even in the face of hardship. She blends singing and rapping with a fierce mastery, and embodies a proclamation of success.

“Pawn” details how she would sacrifice anything to start anew. Shouts and high vocals sound like an up-tempo bargain being made between her past and her future.

In the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement and general political uproar, “Elaine Brown (Interlude)” and “Kill Your Mama” suitably read as cries for freedom from trauma and strife from a motherly standpoint. “Kill Your Mama” details the trauma in the world and portrays the despair of a heartbroken mother. “How you gonna kill your mama, when only

mama’s gonna love you to the grave,” Keys cries out. The acoustics serve to highlight the passionate plea.

“She Don’t Really Care_1 Luv” highlights a woman in search of material goods. and making the wrong choices. Looking for the wrong things in the wrong places. She wants to be taken care of. She is essentially any woman. She’s been several places but no matter where she goes, she cannot find what she’s looking for. Soft, slow and steady. Xylophone carries the track out. “Wake up, open up your eyes and realize the truth…” a man’s gravelly voice directs. Fades into its secondary segue, picking up pace. “1 Luv” bass carries out. In between, conversations weave the tracks together.

“Illusions of Bliss: Addiction” starts off with a weary woman’s voice; she wants to tell her story about fighting and the toxicity of her relationship, and drugs. Screaming for help, being tired of putting up a façade of being okay.

The song slows down leading into a slow, lyrical piano tune.

Blended Family (What You Do For Love) details overcoming hardship and staying together in the face of it, covering the effort in sustaining a relationship and displays authentic love despite non-blood relation. “Work On It” also ties in with this theme; the effort of sustaining a relationship is rewarding, despite its difficulty.

With a relatively reggae sounding tune, “Girl Can’t Be Herself” details the strife of women having to conceal their true selves in order to be acknowledged.

Ultimate Music “Maybe all this Maybelline is covering my self-esteem,” she ponders. Keys focuses on beauty in the eyes of the beholder and the feeling of shame that arises when having to cover up one’s true self.

“More Than We Know” is about being capable of achieving things beyond scope of perceived possibility, and acknowledging that there is more to life than being stable. A very acoustically driven track, “Holy War” focuses on unification while questioning the existence of boundaries—hate can exist while we tear each other down, or we can love each other for our differences, no matter what they are. “What if love was holy, and hate obscene? We should give life to this beautiful dream,” she suggests.

Since her previous album “Girl on Fire” was released four years ago in 2012, Keys has grown exponentially, experimenting with elements of rap and poetry to enhance the thematic elements in her music. Her recent endeavors are as diverse as her experiences and prove relevant to the current social and political landscape of today.

A cold and broken Hallelujah Leonard Cohen dies at age 82

CHASE BALLAS Co-Executive Editor

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On Nov. 10, widely influential singersongwriter Leonard Cohen died at the age of 82. His lengthy career in literary and musical endeavors spanned a total of 50 years from its beginning in the 1960s until his death this past Friday. Born in Quebec on Sept. 2, 1934, he moved to New York and studied literature at Columbia University.

Known for his darker literary tones and praised for lyrical compositions of similar likeness, Cohen originally began his career as a struggling poet, penning works of poetry and prose from the early sixties until 2009. His novels include “Book of Longing,” “Parasites of Heaven,” and “Book of Mercy” among several others. After his attempts proved unfruitful, in his lack of success he moved to New York. Here, he was influenced by the likes of Judy Collins, and joined in the ‘ 60s folk music scene of Greenwich Village. There, he started his music career,

starting with his debut album “Songs of Leonard Cohen” in 1967, and continuing up until three weeks ago, releasing his fourteenth album “You Want It Darker” on Oct. 21, which was met with widespread critical acclaim. He was awarded the Prince of Asturias award in 2011 for literature.

Cohen has been named by his contemporaries as one of the best and most influential lyricists of his generation.

His songs dealt with contradictory themes such love and hate, war and peace, ecstasy and depression and an array of several heart-wrenching emotions. He has been credited as one of the driving factors of folk music in the ‘60s and 1970s, and his work has been deemed comparable to Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Joni Mitchell.

His most famous song, “Hallelujah,” has been made a classic with various cover versions, including Jeff Buckley’ s notable rendition in 1994. A musical legend of his time, Cohen will be missed by all who have enjoyed his in-depth lyricism and masterful literature.

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A pre-revival “Gilmore Girls” primer KELSEY NICHOLSON Features Intern The beloved television program “Gilmore Girls” began its run on The WB on Oct. 5, 2000. The show’s creator, Amy Sherman-Palladino, got inspiration for the series after her visit to the small town of Washington Depot, Connecticut where she stayed in the Mayflower Inn. Sherman-Palladino found the familiarity between the townspeople intriguing, and had written the dialogue for the pilot episode overnight. The script soon received funding from the Family Friendly Programming Forum, helping launch Sherman-Palladino’s dream into reality.

The show follows Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter Rory through their provincial life in the fictional town of Stars Hollow, CT. The show begins with Rory’s acceptance to Chilton Academy, an expensive private school just outside of Hartford. The school could be Rory’s best chance at acceptance to an Ivy League college later in her future, so her mother insists that she attends, despite their financial problems.

This requires Lorelai to ask her parents to fund Rory’s tuition. Lorelai had previously become estranged with her parents after getting pregnant and giving birth to Rory at the age of sixteen, dropping out of school and abandoning her parents’ hopes of an upper-class future.

The show focuses on family values as well as romance, both of the leading ladies going through a number of men over the course of the show’s run. Rory is especially notorious for this, having three “stages” of boyfriends: first Dean, the whiny yet well-meaning boyfriend; Jess, the intelligent yet misunderstood bad boy of Stars Hollow, and Lorelai’s love interest Luke’s nephew; and finally Logan, heir to the Huntzberger publishing company and a charming yet arrogant young

fame and Milo Ventimiglia from “Heroes” star as Dean Forester and Jess Mariano. For the stars itself, the show is worth watching, as well as the fast-paced dialogue, abundance of pop culture references, and family-friendly sentiments.

Fans of the show have recently resurfaced when Netflix and Warner Bros. officially confirmed the production of a revival of the series on Jan. 29, 2016.

Rumors had been circulating long before the show’s renewal was a certainty. The show will be available to stream on Netflix on Nov. 25, called “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.” It will follow Rory and Lorelai post-season 7, picking up nine years after we left off.

The series will contain four episodes, each one titled after a season. Though this may seem like an abysmally small number of episodes for a show as monumental as “Gilmore Girls,” each one will be 90 minutes long. The revival promises the reappearance of past members of the show, including Stars Hollow residents Miss Patty and Babette, as well as Rory’s best friend Lane Kim. Lorelai’s mother Emily, played by Kelly Bishop, will return as well as Luke Danes. Rory’s ex-boyfriends will come back as well, a face-off fans of the show are highly anticipating.

In preparation for the release, “Gilmore Girls” is available for streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. Fans are binge-watching the show, as well as consuming the Gilmores’ favorite beverage, coffee, in concerning quantities. Many have planned screening parties, ready to order Thai food and pizza, as well as purchasing Mallomars, Pop-Tarts, and Red Vines, all references to various foods the mother and daughter have eaten on the show. So mark your calendars, gather your friends, and stream the entirety of the show before The WB the revival is released at midnight on the 25th.

man present during Rory’s college life. Lorelai finds herself with a number of men as well, including Rory’s father Christopher and beloved Stars Hollow business owner Luke Danes.

The show boasts a number of stars, including the incredibly well-known comedy actress Melissa McCarthy as Sookie St. James, Lorelai’s best friend and business partner. Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham star as Rory and Lorelai, respectively. Jared Padalecki of “Supernatural”

Swiss artist makes NY debut in Lower East Side MAXIMILLIANO ONOFRE Editor-In-Chief

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The New Museum in Lower East Side, begin showing itslatest exhibit, titled “Pipilotti Rist: Pixel Forest” on Oct. 26. This is the first New York survey of the work of Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist who has achieved international renown for her video art and multimedia pieces, which creates a fusion between the sectors of technology and nature, exploiting both their similarities and differences. She herself refers to her art as a, “glorification of the wonder of evolution,” referring to both biological evolution, and technological advances.

The exhibit takes up the first three floors of the museum, with pieces from through her career, starting in the 1980’s. The pieces that Rist chose to display ranged from large projections with roomsize pieces, to small video projections for single audiences. Media outlets, such as lights, music, and video were all involved in the installations, which helps simulates all of the senses in the human body.

Rist’s pieces are arranged in a mostly chronological fashion from the bottom of the building up. The 24 artworks begin with single channel videos from the late 1980s where viewers can immerse themselves in the videos without any distractions.

Then comes “Looking through Pixel Forest,” an immersive, hanging LED installation that lights up along with the audio-visual compilation, that allows patrons to walk through as a light show plays before them. The final part of the show culminates in a large room with Rist’s “4th Floor to Mildness” installation, where people can lay on beds to view watery nature scenes from two organically shaped hanging screens.

Rist’s work will be on exhibition until Jan. 15, 2017.

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Winter is Coming So Put On Your Skates!

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Get Festive at the Winter Village KELSEY NICHOLSON Features Intern

Affinia.com SHANE KERTANIS Contributor As winter fast approaches, the holiday spirit starts to fill the chilly air of New York City. Each person has their own traditions and their own favorite winter pleasures to enjoy, but for many, the winter season is not complete without a skate in an ice rink. In New York, this tradition dates back to the winter of 1858, when the Central Park Lake froze over and was opened to skaters from all around the city. In the years after that, ice skating became one of the most popular winter pastimes.

This winter, the city still has a lot to offer to those who are interested in scoring the ice. City skaters can choose whether they want to skate indoors or out, with rented skates or with their own, and even whether they want to sit back after a lap around the rink with hot chocolate or chow down on soft pretzels.

The Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers is a crowd favorite because of its indoor ice skating rink–a wonderful reprieve from the cold in the winter–and because of its competitive prices. The rate per person is $10, plus an additional $5 if you need to rent skates. If the West Village does not cut it for you, Riverbank State Park in Harlem has an enormous Olympic-sized rink where you can skate the night away for a very affordable price. With a $5 ticket fee per person and a $6 skate rental charge, these prices can’t be beat.

Even University students sing praises.

University student Nick Arciszewski said, “My experiences at both Chelsea Piers and Riverbank State Park have been great. The conditions were perfect and everyone, novice skaters or professional, was friendly.”

Those who look for the nostalgic feeling of skating outdoors in the winter snow and city lights can choose from a variety of parks in the city that set up skating rinks for the public during the winter season. Though the added ambiance might cost skaters a pretty penny, outdoor rinks are perfect for getting in a festive holiday skating session.

The most popular, and most expensive, of these is the rink at Rockefeller Center. For $45 per person,

you can spend 90 minutes scoring the ice in the famous tourist spot. Lines can get long, so get there early so you do not lose your chance at skating in one of the most popular skating rinks in the world.

Though skating on the Lake at Central Park has been prohibited since the 1950s, skaters will find that Central Park’s Wollman Rink is just as festive. For $18 per adult on weekends and holidays or $11.25 per adult during the week, skaters can do laps on the ice beneath the magical New York City skyline in a rink that has been featured in popular movies like Serendipity and Love Story, according to the Central Park website.

The Standard Ice Rink, hidden in the Meatpacking District, does not open until after Thanksgiving, but it is known for its late night skate sessions, accompanied by its delicious eats and holiday beverages. Admission starts at $12 with a skate rental charge of $3, and will allow you all the time in the world to skate around right next to the High Line.

If you are in Brooklyn, your skating rink options are just as varied as they would be in Manhattan. Lakeside Prospect Park, for example, boasts two large ice skating rinks. One is open-air, the other is a covered rink, and together, they offer skating enthusiasts over 32,000 square feet to roam the grounds. Although the rink’s hours are tame compared to its Manhattan counterparts, the low rate of $9 per person on weekends and a $6 rental fee are great for skaters on a budget.

Another alternative in Brooklyn is the McCarren Rink. This North Brooklyn hotspot serves as a swimming pool in the warmer months and then is open for ice skaters from November through January. Admission for adults is $11 per person with a $6 skate rental charge.

Before the New Year comes and the city is plunged into yet another brutal winter, take the time to appreciate the holidays and do something festive with your friends. There is no better way to take advantage of the cooperative weather than to skate around under the city lights.

Halloween is over, and that means it is the start of the holiday season. Although October and the beginning of November found themselves to have relatively warm temperatures and sunshine, we can expect the air to cool and for decorations to begin appearing all over Manhattan, along with new winter activities.

A favorite holiday attraction is the Winter Village at Bryant Park, sponsored by Bank of America. Just an easy subway ride away, the park opened on Oct. 29, full of shops, food, and even a large ice skating rink dominating the center of the village. Modeled on Europe’s Christkindlmarkt, the Village first opened in 2002, making the park a year-round destination. The stores have grown in number since, increasing from 80 shops to 125.

In the center of the Winter Village is a large, 170 by 100 foot ice skating rink. It boasts free admission, as long as you bring your own skates; renting a pair will run you $20. The rink is open every day from 8 A.M. to 10 P.M. until Mar. 5, and is the only free-admission skating rink in all of New York City. The Village also offers skate sharpening for $20, socks for $6, and a bag checking option that will cost you anywhere from $10 to $12, depending on the size of your bag. The rink even offers reservations for birthday parties and other events, with pricing at $20 per person, and a group minimum of 20 people. The Winter Village website suggests that friends and family who are not skating can “sit rinkside on the Deck, wait for friends and family inside the Skating Pavilion, stroll through the Holiday Shops, dine with rink views at Public Fare, enjoy food and drinks at Southwest Porch, or take the little ones to ride Le Carrousel.”

It’s true, there are plenty of other ways to spend your time at the Winter Village. In small glass pavilions, food kiosks and pop-up shops are ready for business. Weaving through the market is an ethereal experience, with ambient string lighting and artisanal stores surrounding you. The Village contains a mix of clothing and jewelry boutiques as well as holiday emporiums, art dealers, and apothecaries.

A notable booth is Wafels & Dinges, a food shop selling authentic Belgian waffles with a myriad of toppings and specialty desserts, such as waffles and ice cream, fruit, nutella, syrup, and dulce de leche, as well as beloved winter beverages like coffee, tea, and hot cocoa. However, be ready to open your wallet, as a plain waffle costs $7, and each subsequent topping tacks on an extra buck.

University freshman Valerie Hughes enjoyed a banana and nutella waffle and declared Wafels & Dinges as a mustvisit store when visiting Bryant Park. She described the Village as “a cheerful place with great waffles. It will be even prettier around Christmas time.”

Another crowd favorite is Pickle Me Pete, an eclectic food vendor that sells various types of pickles such as dill or half-sour, as well as fried pickles and pickle memorabilia. You can purchase a “Pickle Me Pete” or “I Love Pickles” t-shirt or hat. This shop has been a Winter Village staple since 2011.

And to get your holiday sweet-treat fix, be sure to stop by the Mrs. Claus Café, which hosts a wide assortment of candy and baked goods. You can make your own bag of mixed candy priced by the pound, as well as purchase giant candy bars and lollipops. The store also sells treats such as cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and other bakery items.

Make your way over to 41st street using the B, D, F, or M train to 42 Street/Bryant Park, or take the 7 train to 5th Ave, which will both put you right near the entrance of the park. For University students, take the 2 or the 3 to the 42 Street/Times Square stop from Fulton St. While you will have to walk a block or two to reach the park, the trip from Fulton is much shorter and worth the journey.

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Thanksgiving in the City

HANNA MORRISSE Staff Writer Nov. 1 marks an urgency to start making plans to take the train, bus, or plane home, but some, such as myself, have to figure out what to do during this holiday season in the city instead of going home. Your mind may instantly shift to the Macy’s Day Parade, but there’s plenty to do in New York City other than waiting for the iconic Parade in the freezing cold with thousands of people. Thanksgiving weekend is busy, and sometimes you need to plan ahead, so here are some intriguing options for your Thanksgiving weekend in New York City.

The Macy’s Day Parade is not for everyone, but it’s a historically entertaining event.

If you’re interested in seeing The Macy’s Day Parade but would rather do something more relaxed, you can still watch the parade balloons be inflated! From 3-10pm on Wednesday, Nov. 23, starting on 76th street and Columbus Avenue, you can watch the balloons circle the streets around The American Museum of Natural History. This event has become well known, and still shares an excited atmosphere similar to The Macy’s Day Parade. The balloon inflation is slightly less popular than the parade itself resulting in smaller crowds than The Thanksgiving Day Parade on the 24th.

Thanksgiving is at the head of the holiday season. Christmas preparation starts before Thanksgiving. People start buying Hanukkah, Christmas, and holiday gifts on Black Friday. If you’re eager to start the winter holiday season and want to indulge in this time as soon as possible, the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” opens on Nov. 11 and runs through Dec. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, features the Radio City Rockettes in a holiday journey told through music and dance. The famous Rockettes’ Kick Line and the use of real animals, such as camels, are two reasons from a list of many to attend this show. A holiday tradition for Radio City, a warm way to welcome the winter season, and an entertaining way to spend one night or afternoon during your Thanksgiving Day weekend.

If you’re looking for a place to spend an afternoon near Times Square, Rockefeller Center is a fascinating place to spend your Thanksgiving weekend. In the same area as Radio City Music Hall, containing numerous shopping opportunities, and places to eat, you could spend all afternoon going in and out of stores within a ten-foot radius. If you’re not interested in shopping, the Rockefeller Center Ice Rink is in the center of the plaza, and sits under the large Rockefeller Center Tree. There is a fee of around twenty-five dollars to ice skate, but the location and effervescence of the venue makes this purchase worthwhile.

New York City is known to be busy during Thanksgiving. If you’re trying to get away from extreme crowds, or want to travel across the bridge into Brooklyn, the

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Brooklyn Holiday Bazaar is another appealing event. To enter the event there’s no fee, and features local artisans. The event is on Nov. 26 and 27 from 11am-6pm, and is located in 501 Union, Gowanus. This Bazaar makes it easy to find a variety of locally-made holiday gifts, along with eating local food.

These are few of many events that happen around New York City during Thanksgiving break. These events are pivotal to the holiday scene in New York City, and undoubtedly things to be thankful for during this time of year. Going home for this holiday is sometimes too strenuous, but New York City is the best place to welcome the holiday season, and surround yourself with new friends. Take advantage of the holiday enthusiasm in New York City, and Happy Thanksgiving!

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I’m dreaming of a Black Friday TRACI ANN WTHOMAS Social Media

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The anticipation of the 25th of December has always been a festive buildup towards one of the country’s most well received holidays. But this year, December has some competition when it comes to national recognition and participation: Black Friday.

The annual event, incidentally inspired by the calamitous gold market crash of 1869 and the postThanksgiving rioting and looting in Philadelphia in the ‘50s, has been one of the most profitable days for businesses, big and small. With Thanksgiving a week away, University students choosing to stay, or already living in the city may be both rejoicing and dreading the observance of good ol’ American capitalism at its peak. So here’s a couple pointers for your prosperity –and survival—of this year’s Black Friday: Be on the radar for your local and small businesses: They matter too this season! Not only does it better orient you with your neighborhood, but those mom-and-pop shops have their own holiday of recognition. Small Business Saturday and Sunday started being observed in 2010, as a way for non-commercial shops and venues to be better promoted during the hectic holiday season.

Companies, like American Express, sponsor Small Business weekend promotions and make it easier for eager shoppers to find boutique stores and restaurants around them. That’s right. You can get Black Friday deals on dining, too.

Don’t throw away that paper the employee just handed you at the entrance: It may look like a regular “trashable” handout, but you may be discarding some serious savings! Most stores, especially venues located in malls, are privy to

giving out coupons that rack up huge savings, even some free mini products to add to your bag! Companies even try to make the search for bigger discounts fun and more rewarding than the lottery, using scratchers and other random-chance games for customers to grab better products for even less.

It’s official, Thanksgiving has been sucked into the Black Friday hole: Turkey Day has been a time where family and friends all around the country come together and stuff their faces and Tupperware. But if you’re an early bird eater who is usually done with your sweet potato pie by 4 pm, stores like Walmart, Target, and Amazon start their deals as early as Thanksgiving afternoon.

Cyber Monday is getting bigger and better each year: More corporations are acknowledging that Cyber Monday has as much of a monetary impact as its Friday counterpart, if not more! Disheartened that you couldn’t buy that 4k 3D television at Best Buy? More than likely, you’ll be able to find it three days later online. Businesses who see the benefits of an online-only holiday are smart enough to stock their web inventory with their highest selling products, relieving some of the stress and anxiety you may have shopping that weekend.

The internet will lead you to shopping victory: besides the alternative lifesaver that is Cyber Monday, utilize the power of social media for onlinepresented deals available to grab and bring with you to your favorite store. You never know what kind of promotions Twitter or Facebook may be offering, so keep refreshing your feeds!

Use these tips and tools to your advantage, and may the deals be ever in your favor!

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The Chicago Cubs and their 108 Year Gap

Everything that has happened since the last time the Cubs were champs HANNA MORRISSE Contributor The Chicago Cubs won the World Series this month, putting an end to the 108-year drought in World Series wins. 1908 was a long time agi, and Cubs fans are excited about the long awaited win. University student Alex Bosworth, a Chicago native, commented on the Cubs’ victory: “It’s amazing to see something happen that’s been in the making for 108 years. I enjoy seeing the entire city come together, because even if you aren’t a Cubs fan, you’re a Chicago fan.” The exhilarated community has been patiently waiting, and now they can celebrate. During the waiting process, many things have changed. So what are some interesting things to have happened in America during the past 108 years?

In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel “The Great Gatsby” was published, illustrating a story that soon became an American classic. A few years later in 1928, we became friends with an influential and iconic character, Mickey Mouse. “Steamboat Willie” premiered as the first animated film with synchronized sound, and Walt Disney became a household name.

Eventually, at the end of the ‘20s, we suffered a huge stock market crash that carried us into The Great Depression.

The Great Depression impacted the American nation immensely, but history didn’t halt. Amelia Earhart, the first female aviator, disappeared while traveling individually by plane above the Pacific Ocean in 1937. This sparked an investigation that has not been concluded, and her disappearance is still a mystery. Speaking of flight, a superhero was created, and introduced to America. “Superman” hit the comic stands in 1938, starting a vast fan base. A few years later, the New Deal was proposed and passed, ending the Depression.

“Superman” started a trend of superhero comics, and in 1941 Marvel created its own patriotic character, Captain America. Innovation began to spread across the nation, and following the creation of new characters, the first computer was built in 1945, becoming a platform for technology production.

In 1951, the first color television program was broadcasted, and the entertainment industry grew.

“The Peanuts” became a comic strip, and the music industry progressed and started to produce rock n’ roll.

Elvis Presley released his first single “Memphis” in 1953 and started a movement of fans that craved rock n’ roll. America then adopted two more states, Alaska and Hawaii, creating our 50-state nation.

Music made a movement, and from the outbreak of rock n’ roll, we started to use music as a means for peace and change. The Woodstock Music Festival

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used music to bring the American nation together for a “summer of love” and advocate for peace during the Vietnam War. Sending out messages of peace through music became a trend, but the music industry mourned when The Beatles broke up in 1969.

Literature gained a new classic, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” which became a bestseller in 1961 and had its sequel published just last year. John F. Kennedy was elected as the first non-Protestant president and was assassinated in 1963. His missions of going to the moon and ensuring civil rights were achieved by the end of the decade: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed under President Lyndon B. Johnson, and the first man walking on the moon was broadcasted live on television in 1969 while the nation watched in disbelief.

The same year, Microsoft was founded as a company, and the floppy disks that people now use as coasters now were invented. A new era of entertainment heightened the comedy industry, with “Saturday Night Live” premiering in 1975 and countless sketch comedy shows coming and going since then. Following the creation of Microsoft, Apple created and released the first model of the Macintosh computer in 1984, with its now iconic Superbowl commerical. Popular arcade game “PacMan” was born in 1980. CNN debuted as the first 24-hour television network, and allowed America to watch the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in England. Diana then tragically passed away in 1997 and become a historical icon.

The ‘90s brought Grammy Awards to Céline Dion, and the introduction of the World Wide Web. The internet made information more accessible and heightened technology intelligence, changing the way the millennial generation experiences the world.

“Friends” became a popular television sitcom, with Jennifer Aniston debuting as an actress, and ended in historic fashion ten years later. In 2001, Apple released the first iPod, Facebook was created in 2004 and in 2007 JK Rowling released the last Harry Potter book, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” capping a generation who came of age with the series and learned to love reading. In 2010, social media became more popular and media platforms such as Instagram were invented and quicky took over modern communications.

Technology, music, art, literature, entertainment and media are a few aspects in America that experienced seismic shifts throughout the past 108 years. The Cubs have allowed plenty of time for change, improvement, and history to happen in America. If members of the Cubs could have tweeted 108 years ago, they probably would have sent out a celebratory tweet, not knowing they wouldn’t be celebrating again for a long time.

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Tim Gunn advocates for plus-size women NICOLE FLEETWOOD Staff Writer

The world of fashion has been a safe haven for women since the beginning. It is a place where women indulge in the temptation for vanity; it’s their therapy from the stress of the world. Unfortunately, not all fashion is created equal.

High fashion is made to fit women in the sizes zero and two.

Anything outside of this becomes fashion for plus size women.

However, a voice has recently come forth to expose the biases of designers in the industry: that of renowned fashion consultant and Project Runway personality Tim Gunn. In an essay for the Washington Post website, Gunn expressed his disdain and shame for the fashion industry’s mishandling of the plus size community. “I love the American fashion industry, but it has a lot of problems, and one of them is the baffling way it has turned its back on plus size women,” said Gunn.

The industry has distanced itself from the plus size market due to their attitudes and perceptions on how their clothes should look and fit on their customers. They simply “lack imagination or [are] too cowardly to take risks,” expressed Gunn in his interview. “I’ve spoken to many designers and merchandisers… the overwhelming response is, ‘I’m not interested in her!’”

For the longest time, these women have been ignored by the fashion designers of top brands. Many designers feel their clothes are for a certain girl, especially more expensive retailers like Abercrombie and Fitch. The company’s chief executive Mike Jeffries said, “We go after the attractive, all-American kids.” According to a Bloomberg analysis, 8.5% of dresses on the Nordstrom’s website in May were plus sized and 16% from JCPenney were plus sized clothing. There is such a disparaging treatment towards women of sizes bigger than a size 12. Many designers don’t want to dress plus size women because there has to be careful attention to detail when it comes to proportions and fit. Not all women that wear a size 16 are built the same.

Although Gunn’s effort has generated applause and approval from the plus size community, not everyone is in agreement with his statements. In Gunn’s interview, he said that his remedy to make plus size clothing fabulous is to incorporate “the harmonious balance of silhouette, proportion and fit…done right, our clothing can create an optical illusion that helps us look taller and slimmer.” This statement has caused a response article by Medium Corporation writer Ariel Goldberg. In her article she makes oppositional points to Gunn’s statement, calling it “fatphobia dressed up to look like fat acceptance.” Some women in the plus size community feel that the mainstream fashion industry would rather hide their bodies in clothing rather than celebrate their bodies by exposing them. The plus size community has raised much scrutiny from America’s perception of what is beautiful. At this current state of inclusivity of the plus size body, many women in this group just want to be able to wear the trendiest clothes without much opposition from others.

However, there have been attempts at inclusion in the fashion industry by designers such as Christian Siriano, who caused an excitement at the 2016 Fashion Week for his Spring 2017 line featuring plus size models and straight size models. Plus size model Ashley Graham has contributed to inclusion in the industry through her advocacy for acceptance of curvy women. She has released a successful swimsuit line “Swimsuits for All” and lingerie line. These are the exceptions, not the standard, in the industry, but perhaps along with Gunn’s words they can provide a platform for future change.

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