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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 Graphic by Sam Orihuela
“YOU HAVE DISTRACTED ME FROM MY CREATIVE PROCESS.” This week has been a little crazy for the music world. That Tweets read around the world between Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa, and Amber Rose shocked, confused, and made anyone following the argument laugh harder at Kanye then ever before. And while my biggest question from Kanye’s spat with Wiz Khalifa is: “What did Khalifa’s cool pants look like?” I think that all parties should be a little ashamed of themselves. No, Kanye should not have brought Rose and Khalifa’s kid into the argument. And as funny as her comment about butt-play was, it was still unnecessary. It was plastered all over social media and the Internet. When North and Saint West are old enough to read, they’re going to see Amber Rose’s tweet about their father. Even though she didn’t talk to them directly or try to bring Kanye’s kids into the Their whole argument made me think about the impact of media on children of celebrities, but it was also one of the few highlights of what turned out to be a terribly busy week. I spent a lot of time listening to music, stressing out over homework and UW responsibilities, thinking about the future, and not too much time doing anything else. During this busy week, I’ve learned two things about myself that I always knew, but what I want to do with my life after college.
I would like to focus on writing for a music magazine or website or something similar. This realization stemmed from a drunken Amazon pre-order of Bloc Party’s newest The limited edition 2 LP white vinyl and the deluxe edition CD with 3 bonus songs. I’ve spent most of my procrastination time reading and re-reading a “Noisey: Music by Vice” article by Kim Taylor Bennett titled “Premiere: Stream Bloc Party’s First Album in Four Years—‘Hymns’.” Not only did I listen to the album about 10 times before the album came out on Friday, Jan. 29, but I spent a lost of that time trying to craft my review of the album as carefully as Bennett did. And this whole experience led me to think about how much I love listening to new music and writing about it. Diving into fresh lyrics and trying to dissect them, listening to the new instrumentals and
of things that I live for and love to think about. The second thing that I learned is that I can never say no to a challenge. Much like Barney Stinson in “How I Met Your Mother,” I always feel the need to win. This realization was fully acknowledged on Thursday when informed me that my boss told her that she hopes I quit soon because I only work two
ART & DESIGN Sam Orihuela, Art Director artdirector@lbunion.com
days. Apparently most of my friendly coworkers knew this and didn’t want to tell me because they were afraid that I’d get angry, explode like an erupting volcano and quit on the spot. To their pleasant surprise, I’ve decided to accept this as a challenge and never quit. As much as I really, really hate this people of Long Beach for the rest of my life. An upside to this challenge is that instead of covering everyone’s shifts when they go on vacation for Spring Break like I usually do, I plan on sleeping until 1 p.m. every single day during that week. I might even take a trip somewhere. We’ll see what happens. Luckily for me, I don’t have siblings to bother me should I chose to sleep until 1 p.m. every day during Spring Break. My parents will go on about their daily activities and I will be able to sleep more then I have in two years. This is one of the many perks of being an only child—a topic discussed in this week’s those of us who’ve grown up in our own rooms and never had to share our toys with anyone else. Some stories are funny and others had a slightly harder time with being alone. Sometimes, one is not the loneliest number. Forever your sarcastic barista, Ktez
THE NUGGET FILES WITH KATIE AND ANDREW Over winter break, Andrew and I wanted to test ourselves by eating everything in the Nugget Bar and Grill this semester. We have item, and each week we’ll pick our best or worst Nugget meal. We had previously lamented the lack of an ice cream shop on campus. After eating a meal at the Nugget, we were ready for dessert. Lo
Andrew Linde, Podcast Producer
and behold, we found the ultimate dessert at the Nugget. In the guise of a breakfast sandwich, the
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 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 Abraham Alapisco, abraham@lbunion.com COPY & ASSISTANT EDITORS Carissa Pope, Karen Ruiz, Sheila Sadr, Abril Burstein CONTRIBUTORS
anything you’ve eaten before. The sandwich is comprised of bananas and Nutella between your life. To quote Opinions Editor Elizabeth Nguyen, “I hate what I’ve been told to try. It’s too good and I’m rotting my teeth.”
Justin Low, Chelsea Chester, Justin Thomas Abella, Hal Vongsahom, Railan Olviedo, Anna Elaine Abella, Lawrence Liu, Lilyana Tsoisue, Alex Pham, Karrie Comfort COVER AND FEATURE DESIGN BY: Sam Orihuela COVER PHOTO BY: Sam Orihuela CONTACT US
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Opinions
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In response to the Breathe Campaign that will be launched in Fall 2016, Union Weekly has asked students to give their opinion on making CSULB a tobacco free-campus. Students were also asked about their thoughts on smoking and tobacco use in general. More information on the Breathe campaign can be found at www.csulb.edu/livewell/breathe.
Introduction by Elizabeth Nguyen Opinions Editor
Illustrations by John Mueller Graphics Illustrator
I think it’s a good idea because there’s lots of
encourage them to quit in the long run. This campaign also allows non-smokers not be
work out. It might isolate students who are
smoke-free campus is to encourage people to stop smoking for health reasons. I don’t want The launch of this campaign was a result of
Hal Vongsahom
Chelsea Chester Justin Low
people smoke because it’s a part of their
just hope people remain focused that we’re all
Sylvana Uribe Journalism
Justin Tomas Abella Recreation
Smoke-Free? I feel like one of the great things about our campus is that we are so accepting to students’ needs and so accommodating
form of cigarettes. And I dont hate them as
good for me. Anonymous
Assuming the school won’t act as a
Anna Elaine Abella
people wanting the smoking area in front of can’t make the campus 100% smoke-free.
smoking areas to a less central portion of the Railan Olviedo
doesn’t bother me that much.
put it in a less central location.
Alex Pham
Lilyana Tsoiasue Lawrence Liu Minor in Communications
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News
ASI Media Three-Peat Two Golden Mikes awarded to KBeach Radio By Katie Cortez Editor in Chief For the third consecutive year, California State University, Long Beach’s fully studentrun KBeach Radio was honored with two Golden Mike Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism at this year’s Radio & Television News Association dinner on Saturday, Jan. 23. Radio Program—Division B” went to “MIZ Representin’,” hosted by Executive Producer MIZ Lowe and produced by Christian Wiseman for their segment titled “Life Behind the Badge; What You Don’t Know about Being a Cop.” Lowe’s show was “topical and well done with an engaging host,” the judges said. down upon, Lowe and Wiseman wanted typically shown in the media or in movies or
and their life behind the badge, not the person in the blue uniform that you see, not the person enforcing laws, but the human side of the segment. “This particular show is not to try to change your mind on anything or to actually move you to a certain point of view.” The idea for the segment spawned “shortly after a case of police brutality and subject was really needed, and I’m glad to have been part of it.” “They did a lot of hard work and it was well-deserved,” said Jay Holloway, KBeach’s sports and news director and Interim General Manager. “They’ve done some sketchy topics...” but they cover what needs to be covered and bring that to our community, Holloway said. A second Golden Mike was awarded to
From left to right: Christian Wiseman, MIZ Lowe, Danny Lemos, and Jeff Kaufman hold up their awards at the RTNA awards dinner on Saturday, Jan. 23 (Danny Lemos/ASI)
in the category of “Best Radio Newscast Less Than 15 Minutes,”—his third Golden Mike for KBeach. “The Golden Mikes are among the oldest and most prestigious, rivaled only by the LA Area Emmys (TV only), the regional AP
awards (open only to news organizations that are AP subscribers) and the big national awards: the Peabodys, DuPonts, and Edward R. Murrows,” Kaufman said in 2013. KBeach has won 4 Golden Mike awards in the last 3 years.
Remembering a Fallen Student CSULB Foundation holds fundraiser to commemorate Nohemi Gonzalez By Alejandro Ramos and Abraham Alapisco Staff Writers If you were at a California Pizza Kitchen last week, you probably saw a lot of CSULB students and professors. That’s because CPK and CSULB’s design department held a fundraiser to honor Nohemi Gonzalez. The fundraiser took place on January 25-26 at close to 20 California Pizza Kitchen locations around Long Beach. Patrons could could turn in to have the restaurant to donate 20% of their bill to the cause. The money raised will be used to rename one of the shops after Nohemi Gonzalez and refurbish or repair equipment. Nohemi Gonzalez was killed in the Paris terror attacks that occurred in November. She was a senior and assistant in the design department and was spending the semester in Paris before her death. Martin Herman, the chair of the Design department, said the idea for the fundraiser came up after an alumnus that now works at California Pizza Kitchen approached him about it. He said she explained that the restaurant has a program for conducting
fundraisers. Herman got in touch with the right people and set the fundraiser up. Herman said the fundraiser was discussed with the family to decide how the money should be used. It was decided to use the funds in the shops since she spent her time there helping her other design students. “Nohemi was absolutely passionate,” said Herman. “She was in the shops all the time.” Samantha Orihuela, a junior in design, took several classes where Nohemi was the assistant. She says Nohemi really cared about the students’ safety and attentive to their needs. She also says she felt really close to her due to the fact that they were both Mexican and in the design department. “It feels kind of weird that she’s not there,” Orihuela said. Herman said he was at a CPK location for both days of the fundraiser and that it was full students. He doesn’t know how much money was raised but he should hear back from CPK by Monday. “A lot of teachers and students have shown up from the Industrial Design
Nohemi Gonzales was a victim of the shootings that took place Nov. 13, 2015 in Paris, where she had been studying abroad (Niran Jayasiri)
department,” said Pat Frembling, general manager of California Pizza Kitchen in Long
support of the memorial fund.” The fundraiser and initiative to honor Nohemi has been met with a lot of support
from students and teachers in the design department. Samantha Orihuela sounded happy that her classmates are coming together to honor a friend. “It makes me feel like the department is really close,” Orihuela said. “It accentuates everything I’ve seen.”
News
Week of Welcome Swarms Upper Campus ASI hosts semesterly club marketing event By Karrie Comfort Contributor
Students walked through corridors of tables, canopies, and representatives ranging from student media to greek organizations at Week of Welcome (Karrie Comfort/ASI)
table.
Lights, Camera, Action! CBTV announces upcoming auditions By Liz Campos Staff Writer On Thursday, Jan. 28, College Beat TV had
highlight it!� Talent Auditions.
reporters, announcers, correspondents and hosts.
Theft on Upper Campus Computers stolen from LGBT Resource Center By Katie Cortez Editor in Chief
police.
Center Assistant.
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Community
Dirty Little Secret Harvelle’s hosts a darker side of Long Beach Story and photos by William Odis Martin Athletics Editor I tried to extinguish any elevated expectations as I descended into Harvelle’s. It was originally an old school speakeasy established in 1931 under the streets of downtown Long Beach. Now, this dark, seedy venue was a perfect host for a night of nipple-tassel propelled debauchery. My friends and I came to check out Dirty Little Secrets Burlesque, an exhibition show of witticism and feminism with a touch of sexploitation. The dancers were all dolled up and greeting each guest as they entered the doors. I told the girl that greeted show and she immediately announced it to the pack of burlesque performers that were welcoming us in. They all bubbled with joy knowing they were going to pop our cherries. Each burlesque and boylesque performer was unique and friendly. “KoKo Knockout,”
inner “Sasha Fierce.” Each female performer was the embodiment of a strong,
Alice Wonder graces viewers with her presence
dancer, stole the show. He was by far the crowd favorite because of his endless high kicks, unmatched endurance, and utter sass. He was rocking nipple tassels too as he let out his
Koko Knockout (far left) leads the interactive show
of humor. Each one owned every inch of their sexuality and demanded the gaze of the audience. Caitlin Litz, the creator of the company and also a performer by the name “Alice Wonder” featured as a living pinup girl. Her classic blonde bombshell appearance, initially fully clothed, was something to stop and stare at in amazement. But once she dropped the bright blue feathers and spun her tassels, everyone was reduced to mumbling mouth breathers. The show was a blend of comedy skits, neo and classic burlesque, and belly dancing. The host, Barnaby Jones, kept the audience amused with his perverted thoughts and great timing as the girls changed backstage. Aside from a short ten minute interlude midway through, the show was extremely high-paced, fun, and in your face. You can catch the Dirty Little Secrets performers working their voodoo magic every Tuesday night at Harvelle’s in Long Beach for $10 a ticket.
Wendy performs her hypnotic belly dance
A feather routine leaves the crowd breathless
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Spontaneity Leads to Magic My day trip to Big Bear Village imprinted me with a story about fun Story and photos Jordan Daniels Staff Writer
I’ve always wanted to go to Big Bear but I either thought it was too far or it just wasn’t the right time. I don’t know what changed my mind that day, but it was a short trip that I will lest to forget because the magic that followed made the trip worthwhile. to catch the sunset, taking in the warm hues of the remaining sun. We made it to town by twilight, a cool glow setting over the icy roadside. Cars were heading back to the suburbs, but not us. Of course there’s much more to do in Big Bear during the day, especially when snow is at its peak, but going at night has its perks. The streets were still lined with people in addition to the trees adorned with blue lights, remnants of the winter chills still hung in the air. It was 36 degrees, which was a we had felt just an hour and a half before. Fire pits were scattered around with families huddling together to enjoy the warmth while sipping on hot chocolate outside of
Eric Walter looks down at the forest below him
It’s 4:30 p.m. and you and your friends are stuck in the “I don’t know, what do you Observatory to watch the stars but your friend suggests something totally out of because the thought seems so foreign but when you realize you’re only an hour and a half away, it doesn’t. You guys pack up the car and you make your way to catch the sunset and the stars at the top of a mountain.
by heat lamps, making an inviting social environment. We could see our breath evaporating into the night air. We saw mounds of ice that looked like mountains as we tried to walk on them without slipping or getting our feet caught in the snow below; my foot wasn’t so lucky as it sunk about two feet under. We all laughed and continued our trek, running into several wolf looking dogs that made us coo with infatuation. After the wolfdogs, we ran into a family in a horse-drawn carriage. The owner allowed us to pet the horses. After that, we decided to grab a bite at the pizzeria—Saucy Mama’s. I had a wonderful glass of moscato with an delicious personal alfredo pizza. My friends had other italian staples like calzones and pastas that looked and smelled were delicious. Quite literally putting the cherry on top of our night, we went to North Pole Fudge & Ice Cream shop next door, where I had an orgasmic chocolatedipped macadamia nut ice cream cone. (Tip: If you bring the receipt from Saucy Mama’s,
Khira Layton and Eric Walter watch the sunset over the horizon
of your order. My $3 ice cream was more than worth it) With smiles on our faces and full stomachs, we too called it a night and headed home. Save for my slight nausea while driving down
the mountain’s windy roads, that night trip is one of my favorites. This goes to show
that sometimes the most spontaneous adventures end up being the best ones.
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Food
Food Porn The best blogs to indulge in, even if you’re not a fan of cooking Is there a word equivalent to wanderlust when talking about food? A word for the strong satisfaction one gets by admiring artsy-looking pictures of food? You know, those pictures that are taken looking down on a diner table with pretty plates and
Honestly, I am not one to follow a recipe step by step, aside from loving food in its entirety; I also love looking at it! I could just look at an Instagram feed that posts these type of pictures, or read blogs that review restaurant’s food dishes, and afterward I seem to generate this really odd satisfaction! I guess the visuals of these Instagram accounts and “Foodie” blogs could be compared to those accounts that try motivating you to work out. How? Well, maybe these reviews and recipes will motivate you to enter the beautiful, exciting world that awaits in the kitchen. Personally, I’m slowly but surely entering into that world of food and recipe experimenting. The reason why this occurs is both because I like to be there when my friends or family are cooking, and because thoroughly I enjoy looking at these pictures I’m rambling about. I would say that 45 percent of what I follow on Instagram is related to food. These are some of the accounts I follow: I am a food blog (@iamafoodblog): Stephanie Le, the girl behind this blog, celebrates the awesomeness of food by
sharing recipes. She also has a cook book and won Saveur Magazine’s 2014 Editor’s choice for best cooking blog and blog of the year.
By Elizabeth Campos Staff Writer interns! So if you’re into food and looking for some experience, don’t hesitate to reach out.
is actually coming to the Union Weekly’s food section from Berlin! So be prepared
What For Breakfast (@whatforbreakfast):
(whatshouldieatforbreakfasttoday.com)
Highlights of her blog: Gingerbread Corgi Cookies. (They’re shaped as a Corgi dog!)
breads and cakes, sandwiches and more. Greber also writes foodie guides for Berlin, Lisbon, San Francisco and more. Spoon Fork Bacon (@spoonforkbacon): First of all, that name is awesome! And was probably the thing that attracted me the most. Yup, bacon is the keyword. Jenny and Teri are the genius minds behind this blog, and they also have a couple cooking books. Aside from delicious recipes, they also have a DIY section that has everything from printable food gift tags to bacon jam (I do like bacon, but not to that extent). Maybe one of my new year’s resolution is to learn how to cook. For now, I’ll stick to scrolling down these accounts and drooling over my phone.
Photo credit: @iamafoodblog on Instagram. What’s Gaby Cooking (@whatsgabycooking): This I think is a more snack-oriented account. From donuts to hummus, sandwiches, lasagna and cleansing juices, this blog will be your hero when it comes to hosting parties. Having people over for Super Bowl? Gaby has a Game Day Sandwich Bar blog entry that will save your life. Yeah, you’re welcome. Kitchy Kitchen (@kitchykitchen):
Photo credit: @whatforbreakfast on Instagram.
started following. Claire Thomas, and L.A. local has and IG account, YouTube channel and Snapchat! Her pictures range from
I-love-breakfast! So when I found this IG account I was very excited. While breakfast usually includes pancakes, over easy eggs and crispy bacon, Marta Greber shares a
and soups. Also, Kitchy Kitchen is looking for
breakfast. This “What for Breakfast” account
Roasted Brussels Sprouts A recipe that’ll make you rethink the reputation of this leafy vegetable If you are in the mood for eating a healthy snack that requires little preparation, I sprouts. I was not a fan of Brussels sprouts at a young age. In fact, I hated them. I mostly hated the smell, but as I became older my delicious recipe will probably change your preconceived conceptions of Brussels sprouts. Ingredients: 1. 1 tsp. of olive oil 2. 1/2 tsp. of garlic pepper seasoning 3. 1 lb. of Brussels sprouts Steps: 2. Rinse Brussels sprouts under cold water. Once rinsed, be sure to dry the Brussels sprouts. If you do not dry the Brussels sprouts, instead of roasting they will steam, they may steam, where the desired
taste will be altered. Brussels sprouts, and slice each in half. 4. In a bowl, mix the Brussels sprouts with 1 tsp. of olive oil, and sprinkle ½ of garlic pepper seasoning (if you don’t have garlic pepper seasoning in your spice cabinet, salt, pepper, and garlic powder are good substitutes). 5. Place the Brussels sprouts onto a baking sheet. I like to place the cut side of the Brussels sprout is facing down. That way, that side will caramelize. 6. Roast for 20 minutes or until the Brussels sprouts are brown on the bottom. 7. Once the Brussels sprouts are cooked, serve immediately and enjoy!
Story and photos by Amanda Dominguez-Chio Culture Editor
FEATURE
JUST ONE The trials and tribulations of being an only child
Intro by Richard Mejia
The structure of family has changed drastically in the 21st century. Society no longer templates itself with the nuclear model of a family, it instead consists of an array of combinations. From having cousins, nieces, nephews as part of the immediate household family to having a single or same-sex parent household, the size and makeup of a case. One family model that provides a certain stigma towards a child is that of the an only child household. The children who had no
brother nor sisters to grow up with is often seen a unique case. That’s not to say there aren’t many children that grew up this way, but the fact there is only one kid in the house and not more comes I don’t judge nor I look but I have empathy for them as I grew up in a similar circumstance. I have three older siblings, but our than a decade. During my formative years as a youth, all of my siblings had moved away and left my parents and
I to live in a house with many empty rooms. I understand what it’s like to be the center of attention as well as not having to share anything. The one thing I never understood was the looks and reactions that came with telling folks I’m an only child. It is only through the tales of those who have gone through happiness and heartbreak of being an only child that can relay those emotions to us.
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By Jordan Daniels Having a father who got around when he was younger definitely leads to some interesting stories, but it also brings something else to the table—my siblings. Thanks to my father, I am the youngest of seven children, several of which I’ve grown up with and several I haven’t. The importance behind this is that I’ve grown up with the mixed experience of being an only child as well as being a little brother, which is truly the essence of this feature. However, it isn’t my story I’ll be sharing today, but rather the story of someone who grew up as an only child, yet always had someone to fill in the gaps that the lack of siblings placed in her. Enter Emily Ayers, another staff writer at the Union Weekly whose pieces you may have, or should have, read by now. Born in Pomona, Ayers moved to Long Beach when she was six years old and claims this city as her hometown. Like some people out there in the world she was raised by a single parent; her mother. Growing up with solely her mother, Ayers’ relationship with her mom transcends beyond parent and child. It spans across the realms of real friendship and sometimes sisterhood. “She’s my everything,” said Ayers as she began to recount what her childhood was like. Her mother, Erica, was always working to support Ayers all while being a source of inspiration for her as she successfully completed her Master’s degree while Ayers was growing up. The two did everything together as a proof that a single parent with a single child had the ability to make everything work out. Being an only child to a single parent, of course, came with some challenges as well. Taking out the cliches of money or lack of father figure (which occurs in many cases), Emily says that her real challenge was the idea of growing up a bit faster, in a different way, than most people. She became independent and self sufficient at an early age as there were instances where her mother had to work and go to school, not coming home till around dinner time. The difference between Ayers and a child with other siblings is that she needed to learn how to take care of herself, which is an invaluable skill that many millennials claim is necessary. With siblings, one has to learn to take care of other people before themselves, which is also invaluable, but each case presents itself differently. Ayers acknowledged that if she had a sibling, her mom most likely wouldn’t have been able to get her master’s degree and leave two children to fend from themselves. Ayers
also believes that if she had a sibling, she would have been pressured to get a job and help out more financially than anything. Ironically for some, being an only child gave Ayers a bigger sense of security and stability than she would have if she had siblings growing up. This all being said, just because she didn’t have biological brothers and sisters didn’t mean that she didn’t have the experience of growing up around others. From the get-go, Emily had aunts and uncles around her that watched her growing up. Her youngest uncle being only 10 years older than her, it’s easy to place him as a big brother figure in her life. “He treated me like a sister, just like everyone else did,” said Ayers, reminiscing on how her family helped fill that void of not having siblings. In addition to taking the role of little sister, Emily also assumed the role of big sister for several years, and still often does when she babysits. Her mother ran an in-home daycare for several years when she was growing up which put her in the position of being seen as a sister. She would come home from school and the kids would be screaming her name, jumping while waiting to see her face. “They were like my own at times,” said Ayers. She helped take care of them and essentially helped raise them, along with her mom, when their parents working. Even after so many years in the future, she finds herself keeping up with many of the kids on social media, as they too are older. She’s made connections with some of the parents, becoming family friends and babysitting for the parents when they need her. Ayers told me that she wants to name one of her kids after one of the kids she babysits because she feels that they’ve impacted her as much as she has impacted them. It’s not always easy being an only child and it’s not always easy being a sibling, but it’s the experiences that make us so unique and diverse about what we know and who we are. Just because someone doesn’t have blood-siblings does not mean that they don’t know what it’s like to have a big brother or be an older sister. Just because someone is an only child does not mean that they’re selfish, self-centered or spoiled. On the contrary, having siblings doesn’t make one’s life harder or easier and it doesn’t mean that they don’t value themselves or their siblings any more or less than the next person. As Ayers experience was solely hers, everyone else’s experience is solely theirs.
FEATURE
By Sylvana Uribe American entertainment often pushes us to believe the awkward unpleasantries of transitioning into adulthood is manageable because we’re supposed to rely on other adults, often parents, to acts as our guides. Not as visible in the portrayals of growing up are the stories of first generation children born to immigrants. Lesser known are the difficulties of advancing through an education system when one’s parents didn’t obtain a formal education in their home country. First generation children spend their youth trying to make sense of a society that doesn’t always align with their parent’s backgrounds. As a first generation child of an immigrant, Kannavie Kim, a nursing major, has guided his mother through life in the American society. The 20-year-old’s mother was born in Cambodia, but spent the majority of her youth in Vietnam. She grew to mistrust people as the effects of an ongoing Vietnam War rippled through the country. The air was filled with a sense of danger and she was cautious of who she let near her family because the threat of death constantly lingered. Kim’s mother moved to the United States shortly before the end of the war. It is typical of many immigrants to join social circles that mirror the communities in their home countries. They gravitate toward others who share their same language, religion, culture, oppressions and so forth. However, the comforts of these communities are often complicated in a country with a language many immigrants have yet to master. That’s when their children are asked to take on roles like that of a translator to help interpret things such as bills, applications, and most items that arrive in their mailboxes. Kim recalled struggling as a child to explain to his mother documents filled with words far beyond the range of a typical elementary student’s vocabulary. “Especially at a younger age, I didn’t know what half of the stuff meant,” Kim said. “As I got older, I either had to learn what the complicated words
were or I just told her to find another translator because I just couldn’t express the process.” Kim has come to adopt a caretaker role in his household. He keeps track of important paperwork for his mother and remains mindful of her health, which wavers as she deals with issues of chronic pains associated with aging. He admits that taking on this role, as well as his fascination with the medical field, contributed to his decision to major in nursing. Kim has also grappled with claiming an identity of an “only child” because he’s carried on with the existence—or rather, an absence of two half sisters. In the fourth grade, Kim was introduced to the girls under the pretense that they were his cousins. Kim’s biological father had immigrated the girls from Vietnam and relocated with them to San Jose, walking out on Kim and his mother who remained in Long Beach. “Last November, my mother actually wanted me to reestablish a connection with [my sisters],” Kim said. “Regarding any emotional attachment, I didn’t really feel anything. All of the communication was very superficial. We didn’t bond over memories and stuff like that because we didn’t have any together.” Kim said he doesn’t dwell much on what it would have been like to have siblings. Jokingly, Kim said he’s marveled at how siblings manage to find common ground in sharing with each other as he’s never had to fight for property rights with any of his possessions. Kim said he has definitely dealt with the lonely aspect of being an only child. He counters it through making friends at school or in the online gaming community. He said understanding how to be alone has allowed him to recenter his focus as he sets out to succeed in the university’s nursing program. “It just makes me more independent and more focused on things,” Kim said. “I can differentiate between what’s going to be a distraction for me and what’s not.”
By Alejandro Ramos There’s a certain stigma that goes along with being an only child. Society paints only children as lonely, spoiled people that always had their parents good graces and got away with everything. And then, there’s Katie Cortez, who is nothing like that. Cortez, who is currently the Editor in Chief of the Union Weekly, is an only child but she never felt like she was missing something. Just ask her if she was lonely. Where others would have brothers or sisters, she had books to keep herself entertained. “I read a lot. That was my thing,” Cortez said. “And I still do it. I have way too many books. They’re all over my car. They’re all over my house.” When she was young, her dad tried to help her read “Harry Potter” but struggled to pronounce “Hermione.” Cortez took control of the situation and read the book to her dad but he didn’t like it. Still, Cortez laughed when she talked about it and went into a long story that ended with her and her dad leaving her mom a voicemail that she has a close relationship with her dad. “I hung out with my dad a lot,” Cortez said. “He’s probably, like, one of my best friends.” Even now, Cortez hangs out with her dad a lot. He calls and texts her constantly while she’s at work or in the Union Weekly out and grab a beer. One thing she has never understood, though, is the responsibility and obligation that comes with having a sibling. She admits to being weirded out when people say they can’t hang out because they have to go to a family event. boring.’” Even though she sounds antisocial, Cortez is anything but. She has a lot of friends; too many, according to her. Despite
not having a sibling, she feels like she’s very sociable. This comes from her playing softball and hanging out with the other kids at her dad’s work parties. “I feel like my dad taking me out allowed me to socialize,” Cortez said. It shows in the way she interacts with people. She shows a lot of approachable with the people she works with at the Union Weekly. Cortez mentions that her parents are both supportive of her burgeoning career as a journalist. She said her dad was a little weary he’s proud of her for doing things. “They’ve always been supportive of most of the things I wanted to do.” Cortez’s parents are currently supporting her as she makes her way through college. She says she appreciates her parents help and that she tries to be as independent as possible, so as to not take advantage of them. Growing up, she developed a good work ethic and sense of responsibility from having to work for the little things, like video games or privileges to go out. “It was like a give and take thing,” she said. Cortez didn’t think she was overly spoiled growing up. The one thing that tips that scale is the fact that her parents sent her to a private school so she could have a better education that she would’ve gotten in a public school. “I think sometimes (my dad) is way too overprotective, but I understand because I am his only kid.” That’s understandable, though. What parent wouldn’t want to give their child the best? Cortez is undeniably the result of a good upbringing. Her parents were there for her but gave her the freedom to try things on her own. Her relationship with her dad is admirable and enviable. If Cortez’s experience is anything to go by, then being an only child isn’t so bad.
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Faust Drops 34 Points on Big West Rival By Alex Ramos Staff Writer
Photos by William Odis Martin Athletics Editor
the 49ers rhythm and kept them from going on scoring runs. Eventually the 49ers were able to get the
soundly beat the Gauchos 80-70 in overtime. They were led by Nick Faust, who had a The 49ers came out strong in the beginning, minutes of play. A.J. Spencer put up back to back 3-pointers followed by a big dunk from Nick Faust. Unfortunately, they couldn’t keep this pace up. The Gauchos answered and overtook the 49ers shooting an impressive
With the score at 31-40 going into the second half, the 49ers struggled to regain
minutes left in the game, the 49ers went on a 14-0 run, led by Nick Faust and A.J. Spencer, to catch up and get the lead. As the game wound down, the 49ers were
defense was picked apart. The Gauchos piled The Gauchos didn’t necessarily play a clean game; they gave up foul after foul,
Michael Bryson played a huge role in the Gauchos had in all. This pressure disrupted
That is until an untimely foul behind the 3-point line from Faust on Bryson. Bryson went on to make all three of his free throws and tied the game, pushing it into overtime. The 49ers defense had been improving
half forcing UCSB into numerous turnovers.
and didn’t let any shots fall in overtime. The desperate Gauchos fouled their way through overtime, though, letting the 49ers get 8 easy points which led to their 80-70 victory. While the 49ers struggled in the middle of the game, they showed a lot of heart and composure as they fought their way back
their spot at 3rd place after being tied with UC Davis. The Beach will be back home to
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For All the Marbles Previewing the pivotal match ups for the 2016 Super Bowl By Richard Mejia Managing Editor
With the dust settling from a tumultuous 2015 season, only two teams are left to battle it out in Super Bowl 50. The Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos have outlasted 30 other teams, and both are poised to have one of the more intriguing Super Bowl match ups in recent memory. Each club i s virtually identical in a lot of
The Start of a Dynasty or One Last Ride into the Sunset?
has allowed his players to live up to that
The X-Factors
There Can Only Be One Winner
DeMarcus Ware, Von Miller and Pro Bowl
With both teams matching up on an almost
Denver head coach Gary Kubiak and Carolina head coach Ron Rivera have never been to the Super Bowl as the top signal caller. Both have faced large amounts of obstacles
yards, and a career-high of 35 touchdowns. playmaking opportunities for the secondary. as he led all quarterbacks with 636 rushing yards and is tied for second in overall rushing critics with his prowess in the pocket and his overall locker room leadership while guiding
end in sight and his eventual MVP nod will
a player can be claimed as the best in that position with little or no dispute. The Carolina Panthers have two of players with
short of phenomenal all season long and both have staked their claims to best player 2015 campaign was quite the outlier from
two about being in the limelight is Denver’s in passing yards and touchdowns is coming
his age and obvious regression, Manning has overcome injuries as well as the rise of backup quarterback Brock Osweiler to lead his club to the Super Bowl and for perhaps the last time, win the big one.
Battle of the Juggernauts The one common philosophy of both teams is the commitment to stellar defensive play. The Denver Broncos boast the league’s best defense as they’ve allowed the least total yards per game, generated the most sacks, points allowed. Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips has claimed his defense is full of stars and along with his fearless play calling,
from serviceable player to the league’s best shutdown cornerback. the opposing team’s top wide receiver in man coverage, and them irrelevant. With impressive cornerbacks in Seattle Seahawks’
level than these all-world cornerbacks will play a factor against Denver’s heavy aerial attack. Kuechly has been widely accepted as the league’s best linebacker for the past couple of seasons and for good reason. The 24-year-old defensive dynamo has proven in his short time in the league that he is capable making big scoring plays. His game-changing ability is the single most important aspect for the Carolina defense as he will attempt to outwit the cerebral Peyton Manning.
each team that could possibly decide the outcome for their club. The Carolina Panthers have thrived in the running game. Starting running back Jonathan Stewart has been the workhorse the team has been waiting for him to be for the past couple of seasons. Stewart has shown grit and determination running the football as his success on the ground ability to crack the Denver frontline will determine whether or not they can create opportunities for their quarterback, as well as give the defense a chance to rest. Relying on a heavy passing game, it might make sense to choose either running a pivotal player. Denver will run the ball in this game to keep the defense honest, as well as set up Manning for success. However, Denver must successfully throw the football to stay and win the game. With down wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, it is the slot receiver Emmanuel Sanders Sanders’ uncanny ability to run excellent short routes out of the slot as well having the speed to dust his defender are crucial for Manning. If Sanders can manage to get open and produce, the coverages and schemes of the Denver defense will be stymied.
have been composed and followed their gamelans to this point. Each franchise has created a team that in addition to achieving success now, is built to win for years to come. Regardless of the outcome, Super Bowl 50 is
thriller will end with either the emphatic culmination of Manning’s historic career.
of this thriller will end with either the emphatic start of the Age of Newton, or the deserved culmination of Manning’s historic career.”
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Being New at Work Feels Like a Kid Learning to Walk Except if I pee my pants from anxiety, it’s considered “disgusting” By Jack Villalba Assistant Managing Editor
Illustration by John Mueller Graphics Illustrator
Being new at work can be like a child learning to walk—except if the child falls it’s either adorable or everyone is gratefully concerned. Falling at work, people are going to wonder how you got hired and how you
asking the tenth time, I feel as if everyone thinks I’m slow, when in reality I’m smart. You feel like the little
When I’m at a new job, it’s a miracle I don’t have brain damage by the way I slip every time I take a step. Having a new job has
Even though co-workers are angels in disguise, coming to your rescue in times of need, it gets old to rely on them. After a while you feel like a bother, even though they
the hardships of being new. Let me give you an example: when you see somebody else do the task you are expected
never making money again. A human being If not knowing anything isn’t bad enough, having to rely on your coworkers at all times gets frustrating. When the task at hand is simple, asking the same dumb questions makes you feel like an idiot. Personally, after
you know you can. You want to pick yourself up without your parents’ guiding hand. So you don’t know a lot and keep on tripping over your own two feet at work. At least your people skills. All until you hear a coworker talk about you. Not with malice of course, but it still feels just as bad. Coworkers, your guardian angels in times of rescue, are all going to be curious about you because you are the
But you don’t feel great, or that it’s ok to not be learning as fast as
other than you apparently can’t walk without falling. You’re like baby who just started forming sentences. Everyone is going to be talking about it, not in a vicious way, but only to get a sense of what kind of person you are. My coworkers spoke about me, but just because they don’t know who I am, especially since I am so quiet. For all they know, I’m a sociopath, a two-faced liar, or perform black magic in my spare time with my voodoo doll. witty sense of humor. So, just remember, being new is a lot like learning how to walk, but before you know it you will be running around like a kid in their terrible twos. It will be ok. Just don’t lose your sense of humor, and always try to laugh at yourself, regardless of how frustrating it can be at times with trials and errors. remember, mistakes make masters.
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about you
When Comics Finally Grew Up One writer said goodbye to virtue and hello to morbidity By Bailey Mount Community Editor
In 1993, DC editor Karen Berger had a problem. Costumed superheroes were an ever-growing, never-changing staple in the comic book industry. Everywhere you turned, there would be another caped crusader with a strong moral code, unwavering courage, and some really good tights. But the title of ‘superhero’ provided little room for growth. Deviation from sometimes damaging to publish under the slackening – but still relevant – rule of the
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Comics Code Authority. Batman didn’t smoke. Superman didn’t wholesome, strong, and, frankly, boring. So in 1993, Berger founded Vertigo, an imprint of DC Comics. What had been DC publications became the norm under Vertigo, addressing darker issues previously unseen in comics like drug use and rape Larger, more abstract concepts were also a frequent addition, with titles such as Alan Moore’s V for Vendetta broaching the subject of anarchy and Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman toying with existentialism. However, it was Hellblazer, a new comic following a minor character from Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing, which delivered a new kind of hero to readers: an accidental one. Original Sins, comprised of the series’
introduced readers to John Constantine, a foul-mouthed, chainsmoking sorcerer from Liverpool. More often than not, he did a lot of bad things to accomplish one good thing. He was everything a superhero wasn’t allowed to be: cynical and amoral. Naturally, in the way that Metropolis mirrored Superman, Constantine’s world mirrored him. Religious fanaticism, supernatural occultism, and political satires depicting British stockbrokers as soultrading demons created a world in which very little was sacred and characters died at the turn of a page. Usually due to Constantine. A Feast of Friends, the publication’s second to destroy a demon plaguing New York City. Constantine watched the demon possess and starve the man to death to ensure its demise. darker turn. Dead Vietnam War soldiers murdered the parents that prayed for their resurrection. Another friend of Constantine’s had his body combust
as his mind travelled the Internet, forcing Constantine to pull the literal plug and trap him there as he pleaded for help. Original Sins was as original as its name. Nothing like it had been seen before. It highlighted the morbidity of the human condition instead of mindlessly entertaining with tales of heroism and grandeur. It did not strive to simply amuse – though when it did, it succeeded – but to be realistic and every bit as strange as its protagonist. In 2013, Berger stepped down from her position at Vertigo. John Constantine’s story ended with her. Aside from being its longest running comic, Hellblazer was also one of its most successful. Its cancellation left behind a legacy of grittier comics not afraid to blur the line between good and evil and not ashamed to mix violence with art.
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Great Things Come in Threes The UAM has brand new exhibits you won’t want to miss By Madison Gallegos Culture Editor Out of about 35,000 museums in the United States, about 700 of them are accredited. The CSULB University Art Museum is one of them. With 3 separate and unique exhibits, there is something here for everyone to enjoy. Beautiful images, sculptures, documents, outline the main goal of the museum: to show the importance of constant collaboration between art and education. Dreams of Another Time This exhibit was made possible by the collaboration of LA-based artists Rebecca Campbell and Samantha Fields. Using a “call-and-response” system, the artists created an initial art piece based on an important event from their birth year, then created subsequent images based on each other’s art. Each responding piece of art was made solely
Image top: Rebecca Campbell, Miss April 1971, 2015. Courtesy of Rebecca Campbell and LA Louver. Image bottom: Samantha Fields, Transplant, 2015. Courtesy of Traywick Contemporary
theme – Campbell’s being femininity in the ‘70s and Fields’ being home and family –the images perfectly come together in one concise timeline. The relation between a 1972 Playboy issue and the tragedy of 1971 Hurricane Agnes is certainly not obvious, but it is beautifully expanded through these pieces. What really makes the collaboration work is the creative process both artists go through to transform the original images. Through brush or lens, these women put their own unique spin on events, allowing the audience to see them from new eyes. The exhibit that fully show the artists’ process. Professors at CSU Northridge and CSU Fullerton, these amazing artists have worked to carry on this technique to art students across California. It was curated by Kristina Newhouse, Curator of Exhibitions.
Wayne Thiebaud: Prints in Process Last year, the Museum adopted a new permanent collection to add to their ever-changing showroom. This exhibit highlights famous artist Wayne Thiebaud, known mostly for his appetizing art, focusing on his process and the many layers it takes to make his cakes. The exhibit, curated by Maria Coltharp, features many pieces from Sacramento State’s own Thiedbaud exhibit. which were made years, even decades apart, that come together step-by-step collage of printmaking and color transformation. If you want a glimpse into the mind and methods of a master, this exhibit is for you. As the museum is constantly collecting works, they hope to expand this exhibit into a host of legendary artists.
Wayne Thiebaud, Cold Case, 2010-2013. Oil on canvas 60 x 48 inches. Courtesy Acquavella Galleries © Wayne Thiebaud
Frenemies: Art Versus Commodity The press preview introduces the exhibit by stating that, “In the contemporary art world, the boundaries between art and commodity have increasingly been blurred by the demands of commercial sectors of art.” Using pieces by legendary artists such as Andy Warhol, Merlin Carpenter, and Takashi Murakami, this graduate student project, curated by Kimberly Bakovic and Crystal Ferrer, explores the relationship between art and consumerism. Louis Vuitton collaborations, runway videos, and celebrity paintings showcase the interconnections of the art world and the fashion world, and especially what makes a simple object desired by the upper scale. This exhibit, while seemingly small, takes on a huge matter—the role of art in today’s society. For fashion, art—even business and social science—lovers alike, this excellently crafted showcase has something for everyone. James Evans, Prada Marfa (2005), digital photograph, 40 x 50 inches. Courtesy of and ©James H. Evans. (Prada Marfa installation by Elmgreen and Dragset
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Music
Music: The Science of Art A perspective of making music from an upcoming artist As I sat in the music studio listening to the various sounds that played for me throughout our session, these words kept repeating themselves in my head. When I think of the word “experiment,” I think of test tubes, graduated cylinders and toxic chemicals. But as I lived in those moments of just listening to the contrasting beats and lyrics of each song, I began to see the music studio was the lab, the music was the experiment and Vivaswan was the scientist.
the tongue pretty well. It sounds edgy and mysterious, not quite household but not truly underground. It sounds rather unpredictable, which is exactly what Vivaswan is about. Hailing from the Bay Area, which has its own unique sound, Vivaswan the good and every place in between, he was often trapped between what he wanted to do and what he was told he should. This is an issue that is all too majority. But isn’t a music artist supposed to be someone who has control
often times blurs the line between what sets music artists a part and what makes them the same. However, this the line that Vivaswan strives to make clear in his own work. Identifying as an artist, Vivaswan stands as an exception to the rule; he exerts creative control over his projects and refuses to let someone control his sound. He writes and produces his own music, often mixing his own beats into what he wants to put out. He started doing freestyle raps out of his garage, but decided to harness his voice and sing, ready to face the challenges that came with it. He touched on the stagnancy within the industry and how he feared that if he gave in, he could never get to control the variables that was his music. He spoke about the pressure and idea of
Playing back into the idea of experimenting with music, this was a notion I never thought much of until our interview. Before we even began speaking, Vivaswan played four songs for me, which lasted around 20 around me. In those four songs, I didn’t once hear a similar hook or beat of his, “Good Girl” that sounded like sensual sexuality, smooth lyrics that complimented the melody of the song. He then explained to me that the song actually wasn’t even about a girl, it was about rolling up a joint and blazing it to let go of the day’s problems; tt was four minutes of a metaphor. “If you could feminize marijuana and make her into a female, what would you say to her? How would you characterize her? How would she make you feel?,” he asked me. He followed with his sentiment that when he makes hip-hop songs, he wants to stray from the immensely consumed idea of degradation and dehumanization of women and focus on catering to a woman and pleasing her. Another song, “Never Let You Go,” proved it with 2000s-esque beats and promising lyrics about pleasing his lover. A third song he played, “After Hours” is for the grown people who are on they grownfolk-ish; also meaning that it was my personal favorite and I would pay to see a “Magic Mike” routine to it. It’s a song that’ll make you want to with his sound. With pop music, he wants to be catchy all while making his lyrics mean more than what they sound like on the surface. With hip-hop, he wants his words to challenge the way we think and what we think. He wants his songs to captivate us whether they make us want to dance, do the deed or simply listen to his message. If music is an experiment, then his songs are the variables and we are the control group.
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These Folk Ain’t Troublemakers California-based alternative band continues their North American tour By Joel Martinez News Editor
Grizfolk is a relatively young band that spends its days on the road touring to
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2014 and took to the road for a lifestyle of
,” behind that song is to
intuition and be free of
“It’s kind of hard to have a personal life and also to be
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Chelsea You can’t Handler the truth! By Lauren Hunter Staff Writer
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I have just spent the last month binging on “The X-Files.” I desperately needed some comic relief in my life after Chris Carter and his show crushed my little soul. It just so happened that this past week documentary series, “Chelsea Does.” I liked her show on “E!”, “Chelsea Lately.” I used to watch her talk show almost every night so I decided to give her new show a try. This new
She does episodes on marriage, technology, racism, and drugs. The laughs do come, but some of it became serious. It actually got a little too serious for me especially since I wanted lighthearted laughter. But I took a lot away from this documentary series.
Marriage All episodes bounce back between conversations with either her family, friends, psychologist, children, the elderly, and people could either be Civil War reenactors, drug specialists, a wedding chapel owner or some software developers up in Silicon Marriage” is pretty hilarious. She has been very vocal in the past about not ever wanting throughout the entire episode proved that. I the rest of it would be, however this was not
“Chelsea Does Silicon Valley” was a little boring. She obviously goes to Silicon Valley and meets with high tech companies. The best part of this episode was she started an app. The app she created is called “Gotta Go” which is available for iPhones. The premise is that if you’re on a date or stuck somewhere and want out, you can activate the app and
performances were overlooked. The response to the nominations was immediate, and upset tweets poured in about the results. Soon #OscarsSoWhite was trending and taking over social media platforms. With the endorsement of director Spike Lee and actor Will Smith pledging to boycott the Oscars, the frustration resulted in viewers also saying they would choose to not tune in for the awards. In an attempt to smooth over the unrest, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Jan. 22 plans to diversify. The Academy’s president Cheryl roll out the changes in an interview with the Associated Press. The three-pronged plan the Academy of female and minority members by 2020,
period of 10 years only if they are active in the According to a 2012 Los Angeles Times study, the Academy is 94 percent white and 77 percent male. Clearly there is a need for the presence of women and minorities, however, the steps to close the gap aren’t as clear cut. The idea of adding three new seats to the board of governors is promising because of
“The heart of the issue comes down to the opportunities” its immediacy, but with a 51 member board, it is questioned whether the new positions will truly shift an unbalanced scale. The area in which the Academy has
three new seats to the board of governors, reworking of its voting rights. Not only
The last episode is “Chelsea Does Drugs”. already funny. Thank God this four episode special ended with drugs. After the boring slump of Silicon Valley and the seriousness
SMOKES WEED WITH WILLIE NELSON! Are you hooked yet? Well you should be.
brilliant.
Racism The following episode was serious and
interview scientists about addiction. At one point she is with a specialist and they test Again it is a learning point, I learned a lot addicts and others.
this episode and I am glad I watched it. The episode included Chelsea going to the inner city and talking with people, she visited a plantation in the South and met with Civil American border, and a Native American reservation. I think in general we forget the plights of others and in “Chelsea Does Racism” she brings it front and center. Don’t get me wrong, there were some funny parts that went along with the serious weight of the episode.
Plans to diversify the Academy’s voting members For millions of Americans the announcement of an all-white acting Oscars nomination list was no surprise. It simply seemed to be a repeat of the 2015 nominations. It was a list
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will members’ voting status be limited to 10 years depending on their activity in the will need to have three, 10-year long voting terms in order to have lifetime voter rights. Previously, all active members had lifetime voting rights. But automatic lifetime rights will now be reserved for Academy nominees and winners. In an interview with NPR’s Michael
is there are a lot of people who joined the Academy in the 70s or 80s and then never Academy doesn’t want those people voting on the Oscars going forward.” Although the Academy has taken clear steps to address #OscarsSoWhite, there is still the question of whether it will be enough to show change in the 2017 nominations. On one hand, it is progress in itself to have dialogue addressing diversity in the Oscars. the Academy has had no choice but to address the issues. Many conversations have been started surrounding diversity in the
it would have been. However Chelsea does the serious with the right amount of humor. She is cynical, sarcastic, snarky, brutally honest and just herself and all that translate beautifully on the screen especially with relevant and controversial topics. Even if you did not like “Chelsea Lately,” this is something you should watch. It is not just a comedian poking fun at serious issues, but a more closely.
By Emily Ayers Staff Writer greater awareness. in any true change because the heart of the issue comes down to the opportunities that are available for minorities and women. If opportunities are seldom, then the presence being created for these characters, these limited space. Therefore when it comes time for the Academy to choose its nominees, there or women as part of the pool. It is no wonder why actors such as Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith react so passionately when these movies that come few and far between are not chosen or recognized. How do they to succeed? The recent initiative may not have all the answers, but it is a step in the direction of creating a system that is more inclusive. The hope now lies in the Academy’s ability to truly foster diversity and opportunity for year’s nominations, it will only be natural for
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Adult Animated Films Shouldn’t Be An Anomaly How Kaufman’s “Anomalisa” breaks the mold One of the most critically acclaimed animated
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