Issue 78.2
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Intro
Katie Cortez, Editor in Chief editorinchief@lbunion.com Richard Mejia, Managing Editor manager@lbunion.com Jack Villalba, Assistant Managing Editor assistmanager@lbunion.com Ashley Rodriguez, Advertising Executive ashley.lbunion@gmail.com Nathan Zankich, Web Manager web@lbunion.com Amanda Del Cid, Social Media Manager
HUNGOVER AND DEAD PT.1
Graphic by Sam Orihuela
Andrew Linde, Podcast Producer ART & DESIGN Sam Orihuela, Art Director artdirector@lbunion.com Ruby Trinh, Assistant Art Director John Mueller, Graphics Illustrator illustration@lbunion.com EDITORIAL Joel Martinez, News Editor news@lbunion.com Elizabeth Nguyen, Opinions Editor opinions@lbunion.com Bailey Mount, Community Editor community@lbunion.com Kaila-Marie Hardaway, Food Editor food@lbunion.com William Odis Martin, Athletics Editor athletics@lbunion.com Amanda Dominguez-Chio, Culture Editor amanda@lbunion.com Madison Gallegos, Culture Editor madison@lbunion.com Elliott Gatica, Music Editor music@lbunion.com Andrew Linde, Entertainment Editor entertainment@lbunion.com Peter R. Clark, Travel Editor travel@lbunion.com
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THE NUGGET FILES WITH KATIE AND ANDREW
STAFF WRITERS Lauren Hunter, lauren@lbunion.com Sylvana Uribe, sylvana@lbunion.com Emily Ayers, emily@lbunion.com Jordan Daniels, jordan@lbunion.com Alejandro Ramos, alex@lbunion.com Haley Ko, haley@lbunion.com Elizabeth Campos, liz@lbunion.com Matthew Gozzip, matt@lbunion.com COPY & ASSISTANT EDITORS Carissa Pope, Karen Ruiz, Sheila Sadr, Abril Burstein CONTRIBUTORS Bea Viila, Mario Lopez, Indigo Vu, Karrie Comfort, Eileen IV, Karla Juarez, Samantha Neou, Sean Dundas, Chris Crowe COVER AND FEATURE DESIGN BY: Sam Orihuela COVER PHOTO BY: Sam Orihuela CONTACT US
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Opinions
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Nobody Cares! Using Facebook to share “cute” animals and bits of your life is not cool Story by Jack Villalba Assistant Managing Editor
as it is painted out to be. All it comprises
person you spoke passive aggressively about
to get a life that’s not all digital. things to keep long distance family in touch
posting everything out in the world because you don’t have anyone else to speak to? What
should stop being a social hermit and log on
sandwich with earlier? That leads me to another point about Facebook; people are fake. Some people
die; mine’s cooler. How about video of a dog yawning? My dogs yawns a thousand times a
through comments. If you guys are such best you posting pics like you guys are soulmates!
so why is it shared with another million likes? amount of pictures with people doesn’t towards people adopting animals from pet But there is no plus when someone is recently single posting passive aggressive
who feel the need to post their frustrations for everyone to know. Hashtag bitch get a myself from the world. journal to write down whatever frustrates me from the day.
random shit for a majority of the time!
ask if someone doesn’t have one. Why does are fucking talking about so why don’t you
Sorry, Not Sorry
chasing its tail.
Sorry for not starting this article with a catchy one-liner or anecdote. I think it’s because I’m worried about how people who read this piece will view me. I just want to make sure that I’m not perceived in any way other than who I
that we need to have our email policed for problematic words? It may seem silly to for taking up space that I pay good money a problem. themselves when they demonstrate this self-
You don’t need to apologize for every little thing
Story by Bailey Mount Community Editor
ever succeed in conveying those positive traits. What we often intend to be persuasive and friendly can easily be seen as tentative and unsure.
and the real world. We’re afraid of each other. We’re afraid that other people will hold a negative treatment by both your colleagues and your what we perceive to be bad qualities about
to encroach upon a person’s Internet bubble or even to stand too close to someone on the bus. The reality is not our fear of others: it’s our fear of being perceived negatively. I’m guilty of this. Many of my emails to my professors – and messages to my peers I’m
for nearly running into me. It clearly wasn’t my fault; this man was acting as if he owned
attempts to tackle this problem on a smaller
you send it to make it free of demeaning
with begin to carry that perception about us as well. What we are left with is a vicious cycle of misunderstanding and misrepresentation of ourselves to others.
undermine your authority or are unnecessary
our ideas are worth sharing. Our opinion is not
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News
Long Beach community supports struggling music shop
ASI Spotlight
By Joel Martinez News Editor
By Andrew Linde Entertainment Editor
Toxic Toast Still Making Smiles
On Jan. 23 at noon, Andy George opened his store, Toxic Toast Records, for another day of business, not expecting the day to be any
The Associated Students, Incorporated
property.
to ASI.
A community member browsing the vinyl selection at Toxic Toast Records during the “cashmob.� (Joel Martinez/Union Weekly)
City Council Votes on Min. Wage
an hour by 2020.
By Lauren Hunter Staff Writer
to increase pay. In his State of the City he
News
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CFA Represenatives Strike Chancellor White discusses CSU faculty pay By Alejandro Ramos Staff Writer CSU Chancellor Timothy White paid a visit to California State University, Long Beach as part of his annual tour of all the CSU campuses and the California Faculty Association took advantage of the event to put him on the spot. Representatives of the CFA were set up outside the Pointe, where chancellor White
referenced the 5 percent pay increase the faculty has been asking for. Tensions were noticeable high. Despite all of this, chancellor White forged onwards with his speech. He outlined the challenges the CSU system is currently
people down as they made their way into the Pointe and asked them if they wanted a free t-shirt to wear at the event. The shirts were red and had “Stop 2%” printed on them. One of the representatives was Beka
“any topic is fair game.” The topic of discussion quickly turned to the issue of pay for CSU faculty. Members of the audience -many wearing the CFA’s red shirts - approached the mic and asked the chancellor why faculty pay has not increased, despite student fees increasing over the past couple of years. Chancellor White remained poised and answered the questions without skipping a beat. Overall, his answers were long-winded and full of promises. The major theme of his answers was his commitment to getting the CSU system back on track without putting the burden on students or faculty.
broke down the current situation between CFA and the CSU to people that approached. “A lot of students would be really surprised to know that professors in the community college system often make more than their counterparts here at the CSU,” Langen said. “And even some K-12 systems pay their teachers more than the CSU pays their faculty.” Langen went on to say that the CSU’s approach of not investing in faculty and
end, the moderator let the audience know
Students and faculty rally together to protest raising student fees in the CSU system. (Alejandro Ramos/Union Weekly)
the quality that students receive from their teachers and professors.
“A lot of the faculty here are actually part-time and they have two, three, four jobs. Once they’re done teaching class, they have to run to their next college,” Langen said. “They don’t have time to say, ‘Hey student X, I wanna talk to you about your
Pizza With a Purpose
Golden Mike Awarded to KBeach
Remembering Nohemi Gonzalez with donations towards an honor
By Emily Ayers Staff writer
By Liz Campos Staff Writer From Monday, Jan. 25 to Tuesday, Jan. 26, California Pizza Kitchen and CSULB will host a fundraiser in honor of Nohemi Gonzalez, the CSULB student who was victim of the November attacks in France. “Pizza with a Purpose” will donate 20 percent of each purchase to the CSULB 49er Foundation in order to rename the design shop located in lower campus in honor of Gonzalez. The fundraiser will take place all day at various California Pizza Kitchen locations including Long Beach, Cerritos, Huntington Beach, Rolling Hills, Redondo Beach, Burbank, Manhattan Beach, and Lakewood. Flyers with all the designated information
make the donation valid.
KBeach Radio at California State Univeristy, Long Beach won a Golden Mike award from the Radio & Television News Association for excellence in broadcast journalism for the third consecutive year. Southern California for 2015 was awarded to KBeach’s “MIZ Representin’” for the episode “Life behind the badge: what you don’t know about being a cop.” The series is hosted by MIZ the executive producer, and is produced by Christian Wiseman.
best news broadcast in Southern California under 15 minutes. The two are up against the Venture talk show KVTA AM 1520. Recognition for the KBeach team is awarded “Best Individual Writing” for HiIn 2013 KBeach’s Daily 49er Radio News was awarded the Golden Mike in the category The dinner for the 65th Golden Mike awards will take place on Saturday, July 23 at the Universal Hilton.
paper idea. Let me help you out.’” Inside, support for the cause was visible. Red shirts could be seen throughout all of the room. A small group of people held up signs; the most notable of these was a big, red sign in the shape of the number 5, which
6 Community
In the Jungle A few blocks down, you’re greeted with
Walking the streets of Downtown Long Beach It’s overcast. The air is thick around you and the clouds are grey. Breezes caress your cheek with each step you take into this vast landscape. Some buildings surround you, giving you a rush of claustrophobia while others invite you to explore the wonders that they hold. It’s terrifying and exciting at the same time as you walk your way through these city streets, getting lost in murals, sidestreet alleys and indulging in the variety of cultural cuisines. It’s an experience that you never forget when you’re in Downtown Long Beach. It starts with a sidewalk on the intersection of classical and contemporary. Modern apartments stand next to old ones as they create a dichotomy between traditional and progressive style. Many of these homes are situated on top of restuarants and shops that have been character to the vibe of this town. It reminds you of Brooklyn because it’s nothing too fancy and not at all trashy. It’s a blend of style that keeps the look fresh and edgy while still maintaining that hometown charm.
Manhattan. It’s mysterious in a sense; you know where you’re going and where you’ve been, but you can’t help but feel a little trapped between the steel beams. O r perhaps it’s liberating because yourself drowned in the nostalgia of the city. Cars line the street and though some are parked, you can’t help but feel a sense of urgency, as if traffic is still flowing along just like you are. It’s overwhelming yet calming. You continue along your path until you reach a small alley; it’s always an adventure seeing what could be just down this road. art imbues the town with stains of creativity. Other times it’s simply window panes,
even around dark corners. Someone could be watching you, but
than anything, because chances are they’re admiring the art work as much as you are. Maybe it’s their spot to smoke on talking with a friend. You never truly know because you’re guided by the wanderlust to keep exploring more of the world around you. This is the pull of the It’s not hard to draw parallels of New York City and Long Beach when so much of one
railings that remind you of New York itself, Downtown Long Beach has By unplugging from the calmness of the town around it, DTLB takes on its own entity: one of fun and mystery for those who visit while still keeping traces of familiarity for those who live in it.
Story by Jordan Daniels Staff Writer Photos by Jordan Daniels and Sylvana Uribe Staff Writers
the other. A hidden gem in this diverse city, Downtown Long Beach has become a cultural center in its own right. I say it’s hidden because as students of California State University, Long Beach, we never keep DTLB at the forefront of our minds. It’s strange to realize that such an integral part of the city’s infrastructure is sometimes forgotten, but it makes exploring this amazon of From scaling shots of tall buildings to alleyway backdrops and even overhead
Writing as an Engineer CSULB provides a new resource for graduates If you are an upper division student working on senior-level capstone classes or a graduate student working on your thesis, the College of Engineering has launched a new Writing and Communication
Resource Center in VEC-128B, open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. English graduate assistants work closely with engineering workshops, tutoring sessions, thesis workshops, thesis colloquia, and individual thesis sessions. The workshops are a variety
the fall and spring semesters to help students improve their writing and oral presentation. In tutoring sessions, graduate assistants are available to work with all engineering students, particularly those who need assistance in written and oral presentation class assignments. Thesis workshops are monthly workshops on thesis writing and formatting, covering abstracts, literature reviews, methodologies, and recommendations and conclusions. Thesis colloquia is held every fall and spring semester and provides students with the opportunities to present topics, research, and methods, and receive feedback from peers and professors.
Story by Bea Villa Contributor Finally, individual thesis sessions provide Master’s students with the opportunity to meet one-on-one with graduate assistants to review their theses and help improve the clarity of concepts and writing mechanics. If you are a CoE student and would like to learn more about the WCRC, make sure to attend the center’s grand opening this Thursday, Jan. 28 from 12 -1 p.m. There you will have a chance to meet the program director and graduate assistants, learn more about the WCRC, and enjoy refreshments with your peers. For more information, visit: http://web. csulb.edu/colleges/coe/views/essc/writing_ center/index.shtml
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The Halal Guys Story and photos by Sylvana Uribe Staff Writer
my trip to New York last year. As my hosts guided me throughout the city, we navigated
crowding the sidewalk waiting to order their meal. It was rare for me to see so many New Yorkers slowing down as opposed to their usual brisk walks through the city’s concrete jungles.
style Mediterranean cuisine through franchising. According to its website, The cart businesses, but are developing over 200 restaurants across the globe. Its second location in California January. Since its grand opening, my newsfeeds have been taken over with
but the photos of meat and vegetables somehow looked appetizing to me. Since the restaurant is a short drive from the University, I let my curiosity lead me through its doors.
sandwich with a choice of chicken, falafel or gyro. I watched behind a glass window as an assembly line of employees pieced together my platter and tossed steaming chicken and gyro meat over rice. Crisp lettuce and diced tomatoes were also added into the
have. It adds a cool, contrasting element to the meal that pairs nicely with the crisp vegetables and seasoned meats. Employees walked through the seating I asked for more every time they came around. I ended my food adventure with syrup. Every bite was more addicting than the last and perfect all at once. Although I had ventured to the restaurant with little taste buds, I left with a plan in mind to restaurant’s doors. Ximeno Avenue and is open daily from 11
Zucchini Lasanga Recipe and photos by Jordan Daniels Staff Writer I love carbs as much as anyone else does but my voluptuous body sometimes needs a break from all of the starch. As college kids, we live products are cheap and easy to cook with. On top of that, the real college struggle is learning how to really cook for yourself. It can often feel overwhelming, making us resort to the Mac N’ Cheese life because it’s easy. This all being said, I’m taking a moment to challenge
especially because produce is cheap to buy You don’t even need to buy organic, it’s TJ’s! I know, the thought of vegetables make you cringe and the only green you want to see is a stack of Benjamins. But, since you’re living on a strict budget lifestyle, just try this simple and delicious recipe. This isn’t just for the #veggielife fanatics. This is for
2. Ingredients: 1. Cooking Spray, Butter, Earth Balance, Olive Oil, etc. for cooking 2. 1/2 medium eggplant, diced 3. 2 Yukon gold potatoes, diced 4. 1/2 large sweet onion, diced 5. 2 cups peeled small carrots, diced 6. 3 large zucchinis, thinly sliced into strips 7. 1 cup of cremini mushrooms, diced 8. 1 head of broccoli, diced 9. 10. mozzarella cheese (as much or little as
frequently to cook evenly. To check if the vegetables are cooking accordingly, the broccoli should become greener and the eggplant should look a little wilted. Season them to your preference with salt, pepper, garlic powder and
11. 12. Basil 13. parmesan cheese Steps: 1. thinly sliced zucchini slices on a baking sheet, sprinkle salt, pepper and oregano
crumbs just for a crisper topping, but they are some sliced gold potatoes ‘cause, you know, carbs.
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minutes, just so they looked a little cooked. Once a little crispy, take them out and place aside.
the bottom of the dish with zucchini slices. In a large saucepan, place and cook all
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of the pasta into the saucepan and boil the vegetables in the sauce for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the sauce from heat and begin spooning it onto the zucchini slices. covered. With a small spoon, begin dotting balls of ricotta on top of the sauce. Sprinkle a handful of mozzarella on top to cover the layer of sauce, then repeat the layers (zucchini, sauce, ricotta and
top (leave about 1/4 inch as the sauce The cheesy goodness will make you forget that there isn’t an ounce of pasta in there. 6. free lifestyle, then sprinkle some panko
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crunch and some parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese starts bubbling. Then, broil the dish for a little crisp. Take out and let it cool for 10 minutes. Then enjoy and chow down!
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FEATURE
Subject to Change Overthrowing expectations to achieve self-value
By Elizabeth Campos The idea of being young and rebellious is a cliche of almost every generation. It is always during the adolescent years that one questions dogmas and break societal rules simply by being curious. As this may or may not continue long after adolescence, many people don’t look at these situations with an analytic lens. What lies beneath the problematic kid or the shy girl in class? What is so problematic about church school or a particular family member that you don’t want to spend time with? Moreover, how does this shape you as a person as you grow older? Sam Orihuela, a now independent 21-year old student, shared her metamorphosis and what she experienced throughout her journey. As a daughter to a traditional Catholic mother and a sister to a younger brother who follows mom’s lead, Orihuela had to overthrow expectations that were placed upon her to be who she is today. Among the expectations that she had to deal with, following her mother’s religious path was what triggered much of her growth as a person. Having to go to church school every Saturday and going to mass every Sunday morning was contradictory to Orihuela’s beliefs. As this obligation and its respective questioning kept
happening, the situation escalated quickly. She was a responsible, A+ student but that apparently wasn’t enough. Orihuela’s curiosity and interest in the logic behind evolution theories led her mother to think that school was part of her daughter’s disbelief in faith and traditional Catholic values. The scholarly education that Orihuela was receiving did indeed play a big role in this metamorphosis. It was never, however, After her mother decided to talk to the principal of the school, Orihuela decided to take action and adapt to her mother’s ideas. This however, wasn’t an act of submissiveness but rather of maturity. “I decided to follow along with her sending me to church school,” she said. “I changed the image she had of me of a rebellious kid that didn’t believe in God to my best convenience.” She also confessed feeling guilty about using this to her advantage. The reality is though, that Orihuela was still challenging her mother’s ideas as she continued to expand her knowledge and be respectful all at once. Those who question the norms will always be seen as rebellious or even immature. Taking Orihuela’s example though, she was the bigger
and smarter person in the relationship with her mother. She realized that antagonizing her own mother was never going to be the solution. The expectations placed upon her were not entirely achieved, but her personal desire of being smart, respectful and her true self were accomplished. “Putting up with my mom’s overly religious and conservative views in a way made me grow as a person and deal better with narrow minded people in a later time.” When asked if she ever wished to change her relationship with her mother, Orihuela explained that this all shaped her into who she is today. The expectations placed upon one by a family member or a sort of superior authority are not meant to be strictly followed. Their relationship did improve, but more importantly, her mother too learned to respect her daughter’s beliefs. Expectations can intentionally be overthrown to achieve the self value that one is seeking. In Orihuela’s words: “My interests and just the person that I eventually became, is the reason why people that crossed my path and stayed did.”
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By Alejandro Ramos When I was young, I took karate classes with a wise master. My master had many sayings, as any master would. One of my favorites went like this: “Expect the best, prepare for the worst.” It’s one of those sayings that sounds cool but doesn’t click until you experience it. Which is exactly what happened to me when I transferred to Long Beach as a junior. Let’s just say I tried to live the stereotypical college experience with some unintended consequences. purpose is to excel in school, this was the worst case scenario for me. The news hit me hard and crushed me and my self-esteem. I never expected I would fail. I mean, I knew I would struggle when things got didn’t know what to do. I became depressed. Things became blurry as I drifted from day to day. I pushed people away and became a hermit. I constantly went over scenarios in my head and tried to pinpoint where things went wrong. The worst part was having lie to my parents until across the state to Long Beach to make something of myself. How was I supposed to go back to them and tell them I messed up? How was I supposed
to tell them that I basically threw their hard work away? I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t bring myself to tell them I’d failed. My girlfriend - bless her soul - helped me keep it together. She supported me and fed me words of encouragement. Of all the things she said to me, the one that stuck with me was this: I had to stop holding myself to the expectations others have for me. I had a hard time processing this concept. I felt, and still feel, responsible and accountable for my parents happiness and well-being. I’ve seen them work tirelessly to provide for me and give
doesn’t come quickly or easily. The path to success isn’t gentle and smooth; it’s rough and bumpy and winding and covered by obstacles. My mistake was thinking that it’s the former rather than the latter. I was naive and held myself to the idea that I could get there without struggling a bit. Everything became a lot easier once I accepted this. I was able to think clearly and come up with a game plan to get back on track. That meant doing hard time in community college (again) so I could
generation college student and - like many other
myself to attain success so I can support my family but I’m also letting myself breathe. I’m telling myself that it’s going to be a process and that I’ll make it one day. To that end, I won’t be going out and hanging out as much. I’ll be ready for long days and
be successful so I can go on to provide for them as they grow older. The pressure has always been on
(again).
this isn’t something I imagined or perceived on my own; they explicitly told me this over and over again as I was growing up. have for myself. expectations. I did my best to do everything right
By Sylvana Uribe I was raised as an only child, but lived with the ghost children of my parent’s past. In elementary school, I’d sit out on the porch cringing at my math homework and I’d hear the ghost children whisper I was luckier than them as I lowered my head in defeat. The ghost of the little boy was the eldest of his nine siblings and only learned to write his name. He stopped attending school in the second grade when his father shut himself in the house and town marched to school, the young boy tucked a machete under his arm and followed the older men in the town toward the fields. The boy’s father remained indoors and trapped in his own head for another year. Further south, the ghost of the little girl roamed Guatemala and quickly learned to hide behind sharp, witty rhetoric. Her sharp tongue masked her loneliness and resentment toward her mother, who drifted in and out of her life. Her childhood was spent balancing a basket on her head, heavy with breads she was asked to sell at the local market. When they entered their 20s, they immigrated to the United States and when their lives
clashed into one another, they plunged into the they pieced together what they thought it meant to be a family, they gave birth to me and stepped into parental roles they had no idea how to pursue. completely lost it. It doesn’t help that I opened this story comparing my parents’ youth to ghosts. I suppose it was a dark approach, but necessary as my parents’ upbringing was a shadow that draped itself over my own development. By no means were they unjust, as I recognize I was privileged to have two active parents in my life. However, all of my naive and trivial complaints were silenced with stories of their childhood. Why did I have a right to be upset about not seeing friends when they didn’t have before the sun rose to greet a full day’s work. I had trouble peeling myself away from my bed to spend my day cooped up in a classroom. Leisure was a luxury. Boredom was a luxury. I think my parents eventually eased up on their expectation for me to be a hard-working child and wanted me to grow into my own
person. I don’t think I got that memo. I cling onto multiple jobs at a time as if my survival depends on it. I bury myself in assignments and long to-do lists so I can feel productive. I isolate myself from others when I get overwhelmed because all I have is myself. I don’t respond to my friends’ texts and calls when I feel like I’m being pulled in 50 different disconnected, I dissect everything on my todo lists and reemerge once the slate has been cleared. It’s only a temporary fix as I undergo this cycle of isolation every couple of months. and unhealthy behavior has been crucial in recognizing how preconceived expectations affect me. I tend to take on more than I can handle and carry around this attitude of necessity in fear that I won’t be as independent and strong-willed as my parents. However, my parents stopped reciting these expectations long ago, at this point it’s all been self-imposed. I will never have experienced abandoning my studies for field work. I’ll never don baskets on my head for a measly pay. I’ll never have their experiences and they were never mine to have.
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FEATURE
By Jack Villalba I grew up watching a lot of Animals Planet, at the Irwin and real biologist that challenged the natural world, that my makes my adult heart to this day Naturally, as soon I joined college my heart was crushed by my department. In all of the science classes I have taken they, the professors and advisors, tell us how we are all going to fail and end up dropping the class. A never ending downpour of unencouraging thoughts being drowned into
that no one can touch. Yes, these important lab skills should be known by every biologist and I am currently learning it now without hesitation. But it’s not what I want to do with my degree. I want to be that badass, unconventional biologist that goes into jungles and proves the unproven. Why can’t I be? I have the drive, the passion, and most of the heart of biologist. Ever since I was a little girl that’s who I wanted to be. Then I come to college and they say, “No. That’s not how it works?”
doubt. Others paint this perfect picture of what term on what makes me a successful biologist. I don’t want to be Charles Darwin or Robert Hooke.
There needs to a layer of boldness to say, “No.” It’s a simple word that nobody uses when biology, is Being willing to challenge things. biology and its practices. Not to mention, I can write. Is it proper in any regards? Fuck no. It’s raw and honest and it’s what I put out into the world so why can’t I mix that with biology. So because I am good at science I can’t have other talents? I have to only study science things and speak science lingo? No. I don’t. I pride myself on be able to speak science and people. I plan to put both my brain and a one sided, no talented, biologist that need to be a good girl in her lab coat.
By Jordan Daniels If I were to apply for the role of gay best friend, what would would my requirements be? I’d need to be sassy, funny, high maintenance and end every other sentence with “gurrrrrrl”. I would need to be available for happy hours, rom-coms and all relationship emergencies. My eyebrows would need to be on fleek at all times and my ass tighter than a waist trainer. In short there would be a lot expected of me. Let me make this as clear as possible - I am not your gay best friend. I know that to some these expectations seem farfetched and stereotypical, but they’re also imbued with an essence of truth because often times that is exactly how a G.B.F is seen. See, this feature about expectations really got me thinking of the expectations that come with being gay. I know some think that it’s all manhunt-monday and wine-wednesdays, but I’m at the boiling point for being the go-to gay for many of my friends. Before you you write me off as being the ultimate drama queen, let me explain: The expectations put on me far exceed the
reality of who I am. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sassy as all hell and I definitely have wine almost every day, but I’m so much more than what I wear, what I say and who I sleep with. I throw a little shade here and there but I’m not a gossip bowl that can be stirred for the juiciest details. I won’t deny that I play into some of the stereotypes that plague the gay community, but you should be aware that I strive to shatter those very stereotypes that categorize me into the box of “the G.B.F”. When I came out the closet, it wasn’t for the purpose of organizing someone else’s. It was about learning to live my authentic self and it bothers me that through all this “be true to who you are” talk that every gay gets, I’m still expected to be someone I’m not. If you met me off the street you would think that I’m 98% happy, I’m fun, I have a lot friends and I have a great life. While I’m more than flattered that I’m perceived so well, I want it to be out there that you’d only be taking me in at surface level. I do incorporate some of those ideas into my life, but I have my issues, my faults
and my hardships as much as anybody else. Some get to see past this saccharine exterior and some will only see the version of me that they want to see. The difference between those sums is that only my good friends will get to know me for me. Now, you may be asking how to see past that shell to see myself and your own G.B.F’s. The answer is simple. See us. Do not box us and categorize us. Understand and acknowledge that we are here for more than just telling you “Fierce, bitch werrrkk.” or “You look hot, bro.” Don’t Ask us about what we like and who we are. Show us you care about us. Do not segregate us from your other friends and don’t make us seem special and above everyone else.Don’t get me wrong, you’re more than welcome to make us your favorite, just don’t tokenize us in the process. What’s my encompassing point in all of this? I’m definitely gay and I may be you’re friend, but I am certain not your gay best friend. Take me in all my fabulous-yet-ordinarily-human glory.
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By Lauren Hunter At the age of 15, I met the love of my life, by 16 we were no longer together because let’s face it, we were babies. Then at 17 I met a new guy and everything seemed perfect, well on paper he seemed perfect especially to my parents. My parents liked him and I was just about to graduate high school. This continued for a total of two and a half years. I was at a four-year university; he and I lived together in San Diego and all just seemed right in the world. The expectation was that I would graduate in four years because my parents never got the opportunity so I had to live out their dreams, that I would end up with a seemingly nice guy from a decent family and get married, even though I was miserable. But by the age of 19 things starting taking a hard left into the other direction, but that direction ended up being the correct one for me. My mom got cancer and the “perfect” guy was not so perfect. He was unsupportive and mean. During this dark time that guy who I had fallen for at the tender age of 15 popped up back in my life. The guy that supported all my decisions and was emotionally there for me when I needed it the
most helped me through this rough time. He gave me the harsh advice I needed and helped me get it through my thick skull that I need to do things for me. And the fear of my mother dying made me realize that I was sick of being the “people pleaser” that I was trying to be. That I was sick of living by all these other expectations that were forced upon me. I realized that all my decisions up until that point were not my own. If we rewind back to high school I can pinpoint where it all started. It started with my mom making me feel guilty if I did not become a cheerleader because she was one. I hated every second of this, but I did it for her because it was expected of me to do this. This continued through my four years of high school right up until I had to pick a college to attend. I did not even get to pick what I really wanted. I had no idea at 18 what I wanted out of life. At the time I had proposed just city college, but my parents refused for that to be an option. My boyfriend at the time pushed for the San Diego area and I just agreed with what everyone wanted. The “people pleaser” in me just had a hard time letting people
down. Unfortunately I was letting myself down and I was the one that truly mattered. I finally took matters into my own hands. I ended the toxic relationship to be with who I truly wanted to be with no matter what others thought. Safe to say him and I are still together and making future plans. I transferred to a community college and received my AA. And now I am 26 and going to graduate CSULB with my BA this May. I took the long way round, but I ended up where I needed to be. It has caused conflict between my parents and it’s because I refuse to let them control any aspect of my life. Some things aren’t exactly what I’d call perfect, but for me right here, right now everything is working out. And because I decided to finally stick up for myself against people with good intentions, I am happier. Now if I make a mistake it was my decision to make it and I have learned to never do anything just because I feel the need to please everyone. I broke the expectations that were demanded of me and learned important lessons along the way.
By Emily Ayers There are some days when every single thing that I see inspires me and makes me excited for the future. I will experience moments of clarity where life becomes simple, and I love these moments because it is in them that I am able to create my truest hopes and dreams. But all too quickly these moments disappear as I am asked once again, “so… what do you want to do with your life?” I immediately freeze, grasping for a response that is equal parts intelligent and optimistic. A response eluding that my future is promising for a 21-year-old college student. But then, I take a deep breath in, and simply respond with the truth“I have absolutely no idea.” I know that I love to write, I love people, and I love traveling, but that fuses the three, I do not know. However, the expectation for me to and it has been a constant since childhood. Not necessarily from my family, but from society. I am expected to know my exact career path, where I want to settle down, when I will get married and when I will start a family. As I approach adulthood, and I mean real adulthood, the expectations
myself, I realize more and more that what I want most is to be freed from those expectations. I may or may not go to graduate school, I may travel the world for a year, or I might stumble upon a career that I love and thrive in. Whatever it is that I do decide to do, I want it to come from my own desires rather than what the people around me expect. I want to be okay with being in the my life should go in. One of my fears is that in trying to keep up with society’s expectations I will miss out on opportunities and experiences that will help me to grow and mature. And staying open to these experiences can take my life in directions far better than I could have ever imagined. I have already begun to slowly cut the many strings of society that used to dictate so much of how I saw myself and the potential for my future. I always felt held to such stringent future husband, get married, and then have kids. But what if I’m not even sure what path I envision for myself? Let us be confused, young adults. Let us not quite have it all together, but out. Because life is great and exciting,
is the feeling of being forced to step out onto the creaky planks of life. It is feeling like after graduation I will free fall towards the ground without knowing whether something will be waiting below to catch me. The need to “get my life together” who do have a complete plan. The feeling of failure quickly slips in and I become afraid that for some reason I won’t pass the imaginary test into But as I explore the life I want for
it’s hard to navigate without having the ability to appreciate the process. No more being bound by expectations. Let’s be present in the process of self-discovery. There is no rush. I have a general direction I would like to go, and although I don’t have the exact steps, I know that somehow I will get where I am meant to be. Until then, I will continue to live those steps.
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Athletics
Titans trumped by the ‘49ers LBSU defeats rival CSUF on ESPN 3 Story and photos by Alex Ramos Staff Writer
The ‘49ers held the Titans at bay in a 62-57 but slowly turned into a grinder as the play became more and more aggressive. The ‘49ers started the game strong. Solid ball movement helped the ‘49ers spread the Titans thin, allowing the Beach to go on a 12-0 run from the jump. Junior Raven Benton led the team in the quarter with 10 points
quarter, it seemed as if the game was over. This wasn’t the case, though. The Titans persisted and found their rhythm starting in the second quarter. They began to dominate the paint through rebounding, ending the game with 40 rebounds to the ‘49ers’
rebounds and outscored the Beach 17-9 on second chance points. The Titans would go on to outscore the 49ers 36-25 in the second half. By the start of the fourth quarter, the ‘49ers lead had been cut to 10 and the Titans were within striking distance. That lead was cut down to 3 from a 48-45 score with 6:32 left on the clock. That would be the smallest the lead would go down to. high score of 22 points followed by Jewelyn Sawyer with 11 point and 10 rebounds. Dhanyel Johnson of the Titans had a game and grabbing 5 rebounds.
Raven Benton drives past Michelle Berry to get to the basket in the 4th quarter.
First Woman Coach Hired in NFL Kathryn Smith makes history as fulltime special teams assistant. Story by Richard Mejia Managing Editor
Continuing the movement of women’s rise Bills assistant to the head coach, Kathryn Smith. Smith made history earlier in the coach in the NFL becoming the Bills’ special teams quality control coach. Smith’s accolade is a great victory for women in the NFL and continues a positive trend since in the last 12 months, two women have already broken down the invisible barrier with Sara Thomas becoming the Cardinal’s assistant linebackers coach Jen NFL. In just one year, the NFL saw more change from a personnel standpoint than it had in its previous 95 years of existence. However,
Smith’s accomplishment comes with more weight, as her career begins under the tutelage of well-known head coach Rex Ryan. For Ryan to handpick and add Smith to his coach Smith is, and the changing mindset of old school coaches like Ryan. In a statement Ryan said, “Kathryn Smith has done an outstanding job in the seven years that she has this promotion based on her knowledge and strong commitment, just to name a couple of her outstanding qualities, and I just know she’s going to do a great job serving in the role of Quality Control-Special Teams.” Instead of the usual journalistic or business aspect that women have recently been thriving in with professional sports,
the development of an equal society. No longer will limitations be give to the girls at a young age who have been told, “Football isn’t for girls,” but they will have the same opportunity and encouragement that boys have always received. With league wide support from both the players and the coaches, Smith is poised to be one of many female coaches in line to start men and women on the sidelines is the norm. This hope isn’t for just the NFL, but for
Holly Holm and tennis star Serena Williams; a new age in sports is just beginning. Women a growing force and one day, so will a female
Athletics
“It’s a grind, a four month grind and we have three more months to go... We plan to win it down the stretch. The championship is our goal”
No.3 BYU upsets No.2 LBSU Two of the best volleyball teams in the nation faced off at Walter Pyramid. Story and photos by Matthew Gozzip Staff Writer
In sports, a loss can be more valuable to a team than a win, especially for a young squad with limited experience. For the secondranked Long Beach State men’s volleyball team, starting three freshmen against one of the best teams in the country is a win-win situation. Youth was served against No. 3 Brigham Young University but ultimately in a losing
Langlois and Leo Durkin.
night at the Walter Pyramid. Stellar freshman
and overall play making of BYU’s Ben Patch sealed the victory in the fourth set. Though it did not show in the win column,
However, late in the match he proved that he is still trying to adjust the collegiate game and
with a display of hustle digs.
front line. The trio of freshmen stabilized the Beach through six ties before BYU took
net control of the stalwart senior Taylor
The team’s nucleus is undoubtedly centered around the freshmen talent so even in this early season loss, there is optimism to be had. “It’s mostly on us, we can come back and play better to win”, Taylor Gregory noted at the end of the game. “It’s a grind, a fourmonth grind and we have three more months to go. We are going to continue working on ourselves and we plan to win it down the stretch. The championship is our goal.” Gregory, the preseason All-American knows
lead in the second set but after several Beach found themselves in a double digit hole that they could not overcome. Junior libero support on the back line but nothing could stop the athletic diving digs of BYU’s Jake
a coach, knows what it takes. After playing against one of the best teams in the nation, the freshmen and the rest of the team are champion too.
Dirtbag coach signed to extension The Buckley era continues.
Troy Buckley signed a two year contract extension to coach the Dirtbags through the
fourth winningest coach
in program
Story by William Odis Martin Athletics Editor
who have went on to the Major Leagues including Dirtbag legends like Jered Weaver,
Evan Longoria, and Troy Tulowitzki.
“It is a very exciting time to be here with the start of the renovations at Blair Field ”
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Culture
A Letter to the City A man’s musings of the unruly, disordered neighborhood block Story by Mario Lopez Contributor The faint glow of light is just bright enough to
provided by the moon—on a cloudless night.
of shoes dangling on power lines. The only street lamp in my street, placed aptly where the town vices are sold, allows me to vicariously sling dope and spray my hood on walls through my bedroom window. I gaze at the amber beacon and ask why
many this month? I lost count, and this street lamp in the alley isn’t helping. Dear city plan: Were you designed by apes with a typewriter? Though I enjoy the shining post contrasting the black city haze on a cool night, casting creepy shadows, and attracting roaches soon to be splashed on walls, I’d enjoy it on the street,
in hell does the alley have a light, while our street remains in the dark? Sure, it deters murder in an alley, but now the family watering their concrete on the wrong day of the week only washes out bugs and leaves, and since there is no blood to wash out, we are forced to report them for wasting water in a drought. There is also that pothole, that jabs at my tires, I couldn’t see because of the intimate
Illustration by John Mueller Graphics Illustrator
through the night. Where we need it, where we want it. And I sit here looking up to the sky, Without a spark. Without a star. Only the alley remains lit.
The Power of Words Paying respect to Edgar Allan Poe and his impact on writers Story by Bailey Mount Community Editor
Once upon a midnight dreary, I was 11 years old. And while I pondered, weak and weary, through the most grueling part of
demographic seemed childish and repetitive to me. So while I nodded, nearly napping in my adolescent rut, suddenly there came a tapping—well, more like a pounding—at my proverbial chamber door. My class read Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Of course back then, they liked to include pictures in the textbooks to keep our attention. Pictures of an old man with one scary eye, and a haunting image of
the aforementioned narrator, ripping up
backpack.
in a manic attempt to escape the accusing “beating” of his heart. At that age, these things were pretty scary to look at. It was even scarier to read about it, because—unlike most of my classmates—I found it compelling. I found the literary style with which Poe crafted this descent into madness to be macabre in the most addictive way. I found that I liked being scared and reading about scary things. My parents bought me “The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe” and that was the end of it. I went into my teenage years with a book about guilt, death, despair and madness in my cute little middle school
favorite. The cruelty of killing an animal and the absurdity of that animal returning from the grave to condemn you to death is both parts morbid and hilarious. Other favorites
me realize that I had claustrophobia—and “The Fall of the House of Usher.” Through his work, I saw the beauty and the heartbreak in a person’s darkness. You never found out what made his characters to become monsters; you just had to assume that they became monsters on their own. Their madness was their medicine. It helped them cope in what they perceived to be a
warped and wayward world; a world that their creator could unfortunately not escape from with them. In the end, it was Poe’s life that captivated me most of all. I realized how tough being a writer was at times. I realized that a lot of way to channel the pain: through your words.
seems easier to ignore it.
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Reading Diversely A short, recommended list comprising of a few works to read Story by Indigo Vu Contributor
A lot of recommended reading lists for adults include names like John Green, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Charles Dickens, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Jack Steinbeck. The list goes on. Admittedly, I enjoy a good number of works from several of these authors, but if you’re like me, you’re absolutely sick of reading works by old white men. And if you’re like me, then I’ve got some works by old white men if you don’t want to! more diverse reading, including works that I recommend.
Toni Morrison; Jazz, Beloved Maya Angelou; I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, The Completed Collected Poems of Maya Angelou Alice Walker; In Love and Trouble, The Color Purple
Life Unexpected Why “Eleanor and Park” is a must-read Story by Amanda Dominguez-Chio Culture Editor
When it comes to reading, I read any genre but young adult. Yet earlier this year, I encountered a book challenge and one of the requirements involved reading “a book that you rarely or never read.” Since I rarely read YA novels, I decided to read Eleanor and Park, a book that was recommended to me by several of my friends. The story is about hair and a unique sense of fashion and Park, the half-Korean kid who struggles to connect with the rest of his class. One of the interesting aspects of the story is how it’s set in the 1980s. Because of this setting, the book mentioned several indie bands of the ‘80s, such as Joy Division,
Gwendolyn Brooks; The Bean Eaters Amiri Baraka; Funk Lore: New Poems Audre Lorde; The Black Unicorn, Zami: A New Spelling of My Name August Wilson; Fences, The Piano Lesson Chinua Achebe; Things Fall Apart Toni Cade Bambara; The Salt Eaters
high school, and I didn’t have the patience to slow down and keep pace with the class as we demanding in a way that resonates intimately with human nature. Wilson highlights the beauty of everyday speech without ever American scene of the late 1950s without idealizing it and brings it to life.
Lê Thi Diem Thúy; The Gangster We Are All Looking For Bao Phi; Sông I Sing Julie Otsuka; When the Emperor Was Divine Grace Lin; Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, Starry River of the Sky Melissa de la Cruz; Wolf Pact Padma Venketraman; A Time to Dance Marjane Satrapi; Persepolis Jhumpa Lahiri; Interpreter of Maladies Kamila Shamsie; The Rainbow Troops
Drawing from the same American-ness, Phi’s Sông I Sing harkens back to Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself” in the best way possible. While I admit that I cannot stand to read Whitman, Phi manipulates Whitman’s cataloguing and makes it so very personal. All the other Viet kids out there will recognize the familiarity of the scenes he paints, from
living in a country that only recognizes you for a war it lost.
Wilson’s Fences is at once provocative and
the Smiths, and the Dead Milkmen, which really added to the book-reading experience, making me feel like I was a teen growing up in the ‘80s.
me, what made the story interesting and compelling was Rainbow Rowell didn’t treat this as an entire love story. There exists a on how they each view love. For Park, love is everlasting and eternal, as he grows up
his comic books over his shoulder and lends his comics to her. The pair essentially bond over music and fall in love. I assumed it was about a couple who meet and fall hopelessly in love and bond over music. Imagine my surprise to discover that traumatic and abusive family life. For
ephemeral. The beauty of their relationship is that overcome any obstacle that comes their way. Readers, including myself, admire their determination to make their relationship last.
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Music
Korean pop group makes a memorable night at the Microsoft Theater Contributor “I can see him, I can see him!” my friend yelled frantically as she ran into
Contributor
verse was in Korean. Most of their songs are humility with which they carried themselves, their audiences.
Gomawoyo! (Thank you!)
stage.” There was a general sense
the sea of screaming girls (okay there were some guys), chasing just entered the crowd. For a concert where half of the audience, who more than likely didn’t understand half suits, it was certainly a sight to see. Every few songs of dancing and singing, allowed them to travel on a second world tour, which I was lucky enough to see. Held at the Microsoft theater in LA, the
a niche market here in the
onto a sheet on the stage. As soon as the could tell what the translator meant to say, it was occasionally a guessing game.
the
audience
was the chorus line is in English, the majority of the
“There was no shoving or stempeding; friend’s camera for her, because she has a ‘better view of the stage.’”
Music
Gradual Death of a Renowned Band
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Panic! At the Disco’s newest album faces a rocky release Story by Karla Juarez Contributor It’s hard to believe that 2016 marks the 10th year anniversary of the release of “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” from Panic! At the Disco.
even phenomenal, but the production is detrimental to the album due to the drastic tonal shifts, causing this record to not have
has this longevity, despite all the members leaving. With that in mind, Panic! At the Disco should be over, irrelevant, anything but
Well, the good news is that Brendon Urie’s vocals are great in this album. Tracks such as “Emperor’s New Clothes” and “Crazy=Genius” demonstrate the amazing pipes this man has and his charisma shines in these tracks because they are theatrical and bold. Personally, I think “Crazy=Genius” is the best track on this album since it combines the swing of the roaring twenties with rock; the
news about the release of this album, I was worried since the composition, performance, and production were all going to be done by the lead vocalist Brendon Urie. Unfortunately, from listening to this album I think it’s the weakest in the entire discography of this band. However, Death of a Bachelor does have more jarring tonal shifts than their previous albums; from a gospel swell on “Hallelujah” to the gothicesque rock sound on “Emperor’s New Clothes.” This pattern is seen with the entire album, making it cringe worthy at times. The songs themselves are solid, some are
with pop rock. The track “Don’t Threaten Me
the crazed party vibe of the song. Brendon Urie is a talented musician and whole album solo. The lack of consistency made the album seem more like a collection of songs due to the amount of music types crammed into one album. This record is trying so hard to hammer on memorable bombast and legacy, building a new future and reconciling with the past - and yet it feels hollow and uneven. It seems to me contains a campy vibe balanced by his vocals, not when he tries to be the suave bachelor.
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Entertainment
In Theaters Now: “The Big Short” Story by Sean Dundas Contributor
Throughout “The Big Short” there are quotations presented onscreen. One reads, “Truth is like poetry. And most people fucking hate poetry.” I think this quote slightly intoxicated, and, yet, truthful in a strange way. Michael Burry (Chirstian Bale) is a San Jose hedge fund manager who has a knack for
He brings hedge fund manager Mark Baum (Steve Carell) into it when he dials the wrong number. Vennett goes into a very entertaining speech for Baum that involves Jenga, a trashcan, and his Asian assistant’s ability to speak English. Meanwhile again, two young and promising investors Charlie Geller (John Magaro) and Jamie Shipley (Finn Wittrock) team up
the paper on the subway.
always trying to point us to the truth, or at least make us question what it is.
it’s lying, happen throughout, mostly from Gosling’s character. It’s at these points the the banks committed, but also the lies that are inherent in movies. We’re aware this is not actually Jared Vennett speaking to us, but Ryan Gosling playing Jared Vennett. This is state of the concept of “truth.” Director Adam McKay, mostly known for his comedies with Will Ferrell (“Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”, “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”), creates
Geller and Shipley celebrate the fact they were able to short sell after speaking with bank representatives in Las Vegas. Rickert chastises them because they are betting that people will lose their houses, jobs, and livelihoods. All the characters slowly realize they are betting on the economic apocalypse, and watching these characters develop is the
$ $
clients. The year is 2005, and he has found his next investment: the housing market. He sees that (and I’m paraphrasing) mortgages are not being paid and the housing market is built on faulty loans that are handed out like food at a soup kitchen. Burry sees the housing market will collapse, so he decides to short sell it. In other words, he bets the housing market will crash.
“The Big Short” Run Time: 2 hrs, 10 mins Directed by: Starring: Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, Brad Pitt
Vennett (Ryan Gosling) overhears a coworker bragging how he sold housing market stock to Burry. Vennett quickly comes to the conclusion Burry was correct.
to short sell the market after the two young investors see the idea in the paper after being unable to open any trading accounts on Wall Street. Upon this discovery, the two look at the camera and tell us that this didn’t really happen; in reality they found the idea reading
brutal in its honesty. McKay is nominated for the Best Director Oscar, and he is certainly worthy of it.
But the way they did, how could anyone feel okay with that? The Big Short is a much-needed shot of this much of it. But in a world where the banks were as greedy and deceitful as they were, and arguably still are, what does it even mean to be honest anymore?
Steve Carell stealing the show with a subdued comedic performance, but McKay’s lens is
“Master of None” Masters It All Ansari speaks to, and for, millennials Master of None is the epitome of Greek drama with tragedy and happiness stuck together like two ass cheeks. And it’s the best shit that has ever come out about the millennials. A third person perspective blend on America’s melting pot, technological lifestyles, and social political diversity. And what better way to take our hands and show us the crazy everyday American lives of our own other than Aziz Ansari. Ansari is an impressive comedian with stand-up centered on America’s pop culture and creative dating ideas. Well known for with swagger named Tom Haverford, he brings those same irresistible charms to Dev Shah. But Dev Shah ain’t just a copy of Haverford, Dev Shah is an actor. Dev is one of the techy egotistic millennials.
In other words, he’s one of us. He shares our technological power, energetic drive, and beautiful diversity and uses that to accomplishing human achievements. If that doesn’t pull your interest, let me ask you these questions: Are you a second generation American-(insert family’s weird power struggle of personal liberty when your parents ask you for small favors? And do you feel guilty when you say no because you made plans with friends? To my heterosexual men, have you been gentleman enough, after along with two juice drinks? To young ladies, do you associate all male presence as danger when it is night-time as you fearfully run to your safe haven? This show has it all!
Story by Chris Crowe Contributor
“Master of None” Created by: Aziz Ansari and Alan Young Starring: The greatest episode for me is “The Other Man.” There are numerous modern day moments that I could relate to. I snorted
used him to get a free meal. And, truth be told, during that retrospective emotion, I realized I have been on some dates when I
with a married woman because her husband is an asshole to the environment. I had that “Fuck yes, I relate to that” moment when Dev
Oh, what a horny fool that I am! The emotional rollercoaster that Master of None brings you is outrageous. So, go fuck yourself over with these relatable events in our daily lives. Sometimes, we need someone to take our heads out of our asses and laugh at our chaotic, urban life.
lesbian friend uses him as a wingman. Only to realize that he was the last option to even be brought, since all her friends were too busy to hang out with her. I felt the sudden embarrassment when Dev realized his date
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“Lucifer” Unleashed on FOX Not a complete Hell to watch
Story by Samantha Neou Contributor Illustration by John Mueller Graphics Illustrator
“Lucifer” Premiering on FOX Monday, Jan. 25 Starring: Tom Ellis, Lauren German, D.B. Woodside Based on the DC Comics character from the “Sandman” series
“Their relationship almost parallels a cliché found in crappy young adult novels...”
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Travel
My Journey to NYC Driving across North America nonstop during the dead of winter
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Story and Photos by Nathan Zankich Web Manager Driving for days straight with only a few hours of sleep, the roads start to blend into one another. Every passing second becomes an obstacle that I must trek through at 70 MPH. Time is broken down into miles, and days become meaningless. It becomes easy to drift out of consciousness. I especially couldn’t let myself get distracted because black ice was ever present, waiting to slide our car into some roadside ditch. Following 19 hours, I let my girlfriend take over. I instantly fell asleep and dreamt she was getting pulled over. 30 minutes later, I was awoken to “shit, I’m getting pulled over”.
I’ll call it a premonition. Afterwards I retook the wheel. In Nebraska, I realized that we had only a few hours before America’s heartland was to be blanketed in snow and freezing rain. We needed to get to the City before we were stranded in the “bum-fuck” Midwest. So much for getting sleep. Somehow we managed to avoid the snow until we arrived in New York City. Flurries drifted between the fog-covered skyscrapers like fallen leaves suspended in a dying forest. with the road was worth it.
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