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The celebration of free speech

CAMPUS LIFE

Free speech culture, politics and the art of expression then and now

By Shaylie Pickrell | Staff Writer Free speech, politics and a step back into 1962 pop culture, is what covers the walls of Western’s Hamersly Library.

On Jan.18 Hamersly Library held the opening of a new art exhibit including works done by James Masnov. Masnov has curated the exhibit named “Free Speech Culture, Politics and the Art of Expression Then and Now.” It all started with his passion for free speech and the importance of the right Americans have to express differences of opinion.

When asked why free speech is such an important concept, Masnov replied, “Defending someone’s free speech right is not the same as defending their views.” He continued, “I defend people’s free speech right even if it’s a topic I don’t agree with, which is what Ellis Stebbis had done.”

Ellis Stebbis, the interim president at Western in 1962, allowed Gus Hall, the general secretary of the Communist Party of the United States, to speak on campus. Although Stebbis did not agree with what Hall had to say, he believed in his right to freedom of speech and agreed to let him speak if both the democratic and republican parties on campus agreed.

This event inspired Masnov to research what transpired at Western when Hall spoke, and draw creativity from politics, pop culture and modes of expression

from 1962.

Masnov’s exhibit has the history of Stebbis and Hall, as well as all the hate mail Stebbis received for his actions. He displays other historically significant events that also deal with the matter of free speech in chronological order. The exhibit also includes displays of art and pop culture events relevant to 1962 to give the viewer an idea of what was going on in society during the event at Western.

This exhibit underlines the importance of free speech and the opportunity for people to advocate for their rights. It also reminds viewers how far we’ve come as a society and how important it is to keep advocating for free speech.

To learn more about this event, more key events in history and everything that 1962 had to offer, find the exhibit on the second floor of Hamersly Library until March 9.

Excerpts of Masnov’s exhibit

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Correction

In issue 11, The Western Journal miscredited “Change of seaons” article.

It was written by Paige Scofield, not Kinsey Bushart.

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CAMPUS LIFE

For better or for verse BSU hosts poetry slam

By Jasmine Morrow | Staff Writer During MLK Celebration Week, Western held many events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. To finish, the MLK Celebration Week ended with Slam Poetry. The event was held at Café Allegro, so volunteers could perform a poem or short story of their choice.

Slam poetry, which is known for being powerful, meaningful and artistic, brought many students together to honor the late Dr. King.

The audience filled Café Allegro with support and applause. Some of the pieces performed were originals written by the performers, while others read some of their favorite poems from other authors. Although

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Nathan Mirles, who has been interested in slam poetry for 11 years, performed two original poems named “Flowerbud” and “TWO GAY DUDES AND THE BEACH.” “Being able to share with other people is fantastic,” said Mirles, who had been to a few other MLK events earlier that week to become more culturally literate and to be educated and to learn about diversity. Mirles has been to many other slam poetry performances, such as: Voice in New Mexico, Hillsboro High School, here at Western Oregon and frequently at the Insomnia Café.

Another performer, Courtney Briscoe, read poems by her favorite poet, Maya Angelou. Briscoe has been doing slam poetry since high school. This event meant a lot to her because, “It’s a great way for BSU to interact, and it is a safe space to share thoughts and feelings.” When she isn’t performing slam poetry, Briscoe is involved with the drag show here

Western is known for having a wide variety of opportunities for its students’ education, but it also has a wide variety of opportunities for its students’ hobbies and interests. A student club organization fair was held in the Werner University Center on Jan. 19 to showcase some of the clubs that are on campus who are looking for new members. Katherine MaciasTorres, a sophomore nursing major, ran the booth for the Multicultural

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on campus.

The slam poetry event was a slambang finish to the end of MLK Celebration Week. There will be more slam poetry events around

campus throughout the year so be sure to keep an eye out for them.

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Student Union.

“I think it’s important to have these fairs, because it helps the students to know what’s available on campus, it helps students to kind of branch out of their comfort zones,” said Macias-Torres. “Clubs like MSU help to promote diversity, but it’s also a safe zone, it’s inclusion.”

If you’re interested in joining a club but aren’t sure what clubs are available on campus, visit Western’s website and click on “Student Life” and then “Clubs and Organizations” to browse what Western has to offer. The clubs listed below are some of the organizations offered:

African Students and Friends Association Anthropology Club Art and Design Club Black Student Union Catholic Campus Ministry College Republicans CRU

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Dance Team Green Dot Lions Club KWOU Student Radio Men’s Lacrosse Men’s Rugby Model United Nations Multicultural Student Union Plus Team Resident Hall Association Rock Climbing Club Student Media Student Activities Board Western Compass WOU Student Veterans of America Contact the author at journalcampuslife@wou.edu

SPORTS

Men’s basketball tested in Alaska

Wolves learn from mistakes en route to a loss and a win

By Burke De Boer | Sports Editor

The Wolves had their most dominant win of the season in Fairbanks on Saturday, Jan. 21, and came away from a trip to Alaska with a win and a loss.

Junior guard Demetrius Trammell impressed in both games in Alaska, first scoring a team-high of 17 against the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves, then contributing 15 against the Alaska Nanooks.

But even a 17 point performance from Trammell wasn’t enough to top the Seawolves in their Thursday night game.

It wasn’t the only point of frustration: the Wolves had deeper team play, with the bench putting up 40 points while UAA’s only scored 15. The two

teams committed the same amount of turnovers but Western was more efficient with their opportunities. They scored 22 points off of turnovers while the Seawolves could only manage 16.

Despite all this, Western lost 73-81.

On the heels of the game that should have been theirs, the Wolves came out quick against the Nanooks. A threepointer from Ali Faruq-Bey opened the scoring at 15 seconds and they never gave up the lead.

At 83-51, the Wolves put up with the widest margin of victory they’ve had all season.

Bryan Berg lead the scoring with 22, while Tanner Omlid and Akil Reese contributed 19 and 14 points respectively. Trammell and FaruqBey rounded out the top scorers, with Faruq-Bey putting up 9 points throughout the game.

The Wolves are on the road again this week, traveling to Northwest Nazarene and Central Washington.

They now sit at 9-9 on the season, and their 6-4 record in the GNAC ranks them fifth in the conference.

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Akil Reece put up 14 in Western’s mauling of Alaska

Wolves rally over Northwest Nazarene Women’s basketball splits the week on the road

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Sydney Azorr scored 33 over the course of the week

Junior guard Sydney Azorr put up the first double-double of her collegiate career to snap a three-game losing skid.

Last week’s action opened with a loss to Central Washington in a game where the women’s basketball team never had the lead. The Saturday game against Northwest Nazarene opened in a similar fashion but in the fourth quarter the Wolves came back from a 14 point deficit.

The 78-75 victory over Northwest Nazarene saw four Western players put up double-digit points. Azorr led the high-scoring effort, racking up 17 points; Kennedy Corrigan contributed 14 points and Savannah Heugly and Jasmine Miller put up 12 and 10 points, respectively.

Azorr had 10 rebounds in addition to her goalscoring effort, keeping the Wolves in the game on the way to her

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double-double performance.

Northwest Nazarene picked up the lead in the first few seconds of the game. The Wolves played catch-up, often coming within striking distance of tying the game. But the lead stayed with Northwest Nazarene. At the end of the third, they had 12 points on the Wolves.

Then, two and a half minutes into the fourth and final quarter, the Wolves began to turn on the heat. A three-pointer from Azorr kicked off the scoring. She soon hit a second one, then sank a pair of free throws. She led the team as they reenergized.

With 1:44 left, Ali Nelke scored on a jump shot to give the Wolves the lead for the first time. Northwest Nazarene took the lead back briefly but after Azorr took a layup for two points the game stayed with the Wolves.

A jump shot basket and two good free throws from Kennedy Corrigan closed the game.

The team effort in the rally took the Wolves to a 7-10 record.

The short losing streak was broken in time for the Wolves to grab a win from their two week road trip. They return to Monmouth this week to host Western Washington and Simon Fraser.

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Legendary Astro Jeff Baywell was inducted into the Hall of Fame

The MLB Hall of Fame inducts the best players from years past, enshrining them forever as baseball’s greatest of all time.

For a player to be elected to the Hall of Fame, they must receive 75 percent of the total votes from the Baseball Writers Association of America. Many big-ticket players have made it in, such as George Herman “Babe” Ruth and Hank Aaron. In recent years we have seen names like Mike Piazza and Ken Griffey Jr. inducted.

The hall of fame class of 2017 saw three players and two MLB executives.

Jeff Bagwell, who played all 15 years of his career with the Houston Astros, made it in after his seventh year being on the ballot. Known for his wide squatting stance, he ended with a career .297 batting average and 449 home runs.

Signed by the Boston Red Sox in the fourth round in the 1989 amateur draft, Bagwell made his Major League debut with the Houston Astros in 1991.

During his tenure with the Astros he saw six postseason appearances, winning the National League pennant

Super Bowl matchup settled Falcons and Pats to face off on Feb. 5

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in 2005, but getting swept by the Chicago White Sox in the World Series.

Among his playing career he racked up four All-Star Game appearances, three Silver Sluggers, the 1991 Rookie of the Year, the 1994 NL MVP, Gold Glove and Player of the Year.

Expos at 19, Raines .294 career average and a modest 170 home runs. Though he was not known for his power, he was a master on the bases with a .385 on-base percentage and 808 career stolen bases.

With 34 Postseason appearances,

Baseball old timers make hall of fame Bagwell, Rodriguez, Raines headline MLB Hall of Fame 2017

By TK Layman | Staff Writer His hall of fame bid saw some controversy with allegations of steroid use, that were ultimately unsubstantiated.

Tim Raines, a 23-year veteran of the MLB also saw induction after his 10th year being on the ballot. Making his breakthrough with the late Montreal

along with a World Series win in 1996, the seasoned outfielder saw seven AllStar games, winning the All-Star MVP in 1987 and the 1986 Silver Slugger and NL Batting Title.

Ivan Rodriguez was the third player inducted to the class of 2017. After retiring in 2011 with the Washington

A pair of blowouts on Sunday set the stage for the biggest sporting event in the country. The Atlanta Falcons will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI. The Falcons clobbered the Green Bay Packers 44-21 to claim the NFC title. Meanwhile the Patriots topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-17 for the

AFC crown.

These score lines were par for the course in a lopsided playoff year, where only two games were decided by less than double digit points.

The Patriots return to the Super Bowl sees Tom Brady extend his record for Super Bowl starts by a quarterback to seven.

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Nationals, he became eligible for the vote this year, winning 76 percent of the vote on his first ballot. As Rodriguez wrote in a brief memoir on Player’s Tribune, he signed with the Texas Rangers at 16 years old and in 1991, at age 19, he made his debut. Amassing a career .296 average, 311 home runs and 2844 hits, Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez made a name for himself as the second catcher to make it into the hall on his first ballot with 14 All-Star appearances, 13 Gold Glove awards, winning 10 years in a row starting with his rookie year 1991, a seven-time Silver Slugger, winner of the 1999 MVP and 2003 NLCS MVP. Rodriguez made a career to remember as a great defensive catcher.

Along with the three players, John Schuerholz, Vice-President of the Atlanta Braves, and Allan H. “Bud” Selig, former MLB Commissioner, were also placed as MLB Executives.

Following the World Baseball Classic in March, the MLB regular season starts up April 2.

Contact the author at tlayman16@ wou.edu It’s the Atlanta Falcons’ first Super Bowl appearance since their ‘98 loss to the Broncos.

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Thousands march on downtown Salem in feminist solidarity

By Stephanie Blair Editor-in-Chief Marchers rally across from capitol steps

On Jan. 21, protesters around the world gathered in major cities to join in sister marches of the Women’s March on Washington.

Despite the thunderstorm warning, approximately 4,200 people gathered across the street from the capitol steps to join the Salem Women’s March. Men, women, children and dogs filled the crowd holding up nearly as many signs as umbrellas.

An hour long rally was held before the mile-long march began. Speakers, such as Gov. Kate Brown and Salem city councilor Cara Kaser, advocated to the crowd about LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive rights and health care reform, as well as other women’s issues.

Though the Portland march lost attendance due to racial tensions and a dropped NAACP endorsement, the Salem march’s numbers were bolstered by hiring ASL interpreters for the rally and choosing a level march route.

Those in attendance ranged in age; some marchers were unable to walk because they had yet to learn how, while others were restricted to wheelchairs in their old age. At the front of the rally, one such woman held a sign which read, “Proud to be 94 and ‘nasty.’”

Haley Morris, a junior psychology major, was also in attendance. When asked why she chose to march, Morris replied, “I

Women walking, people talking

think it’s extremely important as the “building block” generation to be involved in the national and global conversation, especially on topics of injustice and inequality.”

Many signs at the event held messages such as, “Hate has no home here,” “Hear our voice” and “We must be vigilant, not vigilantes,” which held to the goal of the march as set by the organizers. On the Facebook event page organizers stated that, while signs were welcome, no hate speech would be permitted.

Political commentary and satirical caricatures, however, were rampant in the crowd’s signs. Some held fairly general statements, for example, “It’s not about politically correct, it’s about

mutual respect.” Others were more pointed towards President Donald Trump, with signs Signs were held high, despite the rain

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NEWS reading, “Keep your tiny hands off my healthcare!” and “Make America think again.”

Similarly, the crowd was smattered with pink: eared hats referred to as “pussy hats” and signs that read “this pussy grabs back” in response to the president’s comment made in 2005.

“For me personally, I went to the march with less of an antiTrump sentiment and more of a pro-people and pro-rights standpoint,” said Morris. “You can argue about who you think is the best leader, but you can’t argue over someone’s human rights.”

The event was coordinated with the Salem Police Department and was entirely peaceful; no arrests and no property damage occurred.

“All in all, I think the march went great. Almost double the number of people expected to come showed up and marched and cheered and danced in the cold and the pouring rain,” said Morris. “I think we accomplished our mission to peacefully but assertively stand together in solidarity to show our leaders and the world that we will not back down or remain voiceless in times of uncertainty and fear.”

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A timeless oath and an American tradition Donald Trump sworn in as 45th president

By Alyssa James | Staff Writer As he thanked President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama for their grace through the transitioning of presidents, he also addressed the state that Washington D.C. is in compared to that of the people.

According to the New York Times, President Trump expressed that “Washington flourished” but the United States citizens had no part in acquiring any of that wealth. He further made the point that, through this transition of presidency, it does not matter which party controls the government but that the power is put in the hands of the people of the United States.

President Trump asserted that the citizens of America will never be forgotten, and that our “...

Incidental Fees: Where does it all go?

Incidental Fee Committee meetings determine campus budgeting

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he had discussed throughout his campaign. With his use of pathos and patriotic themes throughout, he received many cheers and applause from the crowd that gathered to see him speak.

It’s important to not neglect to vote in local, state and federal elections in order to have your voice heard under the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump.

Contact the author at ajames16@ mail.wou.edu Photo courtesy of TIME.COM President-elect Trump being sworn in

With his right hand in the air and his left hand on two Bibles, President-elect Donald Trump proclaimed the oath that swore him into office on the Jan. 20: “I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, so help me God.” Soon after he went to the podium and gave his inauguration speech promising to put “America first.” As he started his speech, President Trump stated with a spirit of perseverance, “We will face challenges. We will confront hardships, but we will get the job done.”

nation exists to serve its citizens.”

He discussed some of the tragic realities that people live with day in and day out, promising to work to stop it. His tone was hopeful and ambitious when voicing the unity he wants for the American people: “We are one nation, and their pain is our pain. Their dreams are our dreams, and their success will be our success. We share one heart, one home, and one glorious destiny. The oath of office I take today is an oath of allegiance to all Americans.”

Much of his speech used the same rhetoric about the concerns

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Department heads, IFC and advisors gather to discuss budget

Western’s Incidental Fee Committee meets every winter term to determine the budget for on-campus organizations and events.

The committee began meetings last week to discuss potential budget increases and cuts. Once a week on Friday from 12-4 p.m. in the Willamette Room, a panel of advisors from on-campus organizations, faculty advisors, elected student committee members from presidential faculty appointments, ASWOU appointments and current ASWOU members meet to discuss the 2017-2018 projected extracurricular budget.

Some of the student organizations in attendance include Student Media, Campus Recreation, Abby’s House and the

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Student Activities Board. Along with allocating and budgeting for campus organizations, they also set the rate of the incidental fee charged to student accounts per term, with a projected rate of $341 for the 2017-18 school year, according to a memo released by the IFC. Over the duration of the term, the committee will look at potential variables such as student enrollment and minimum wage increase to help come to a decision. They make information public through OrgSync on their open page. There you can find updated meeting minutes showing the main topics through the discussion, and current meeting agendas.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Review: “A Series of Unfortunate Events”

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Dark, funny and dramatic, Netflix delivers another terrific original

By Ashton Newton | Entertainment Editor

Cast members of “A Series of Unfortunate Events” looking miserable

For a show that constantly warns you not to watch it, Netflix’s adaptation of “A Series of Unfortunate Events” is hard to put down once you start.

The eight-episode first season, streaming now, adapts the first four books in Lemony Snicket’s dark children’s book series.

The show centers around three orphans who are moved from guardian to guardian after losing their parents in a fire. All the while, a villainous man named Count Olaf is a few steps behind them in an attempt to steal their fortune.

Despite being family advertised and oriented, “Series of Unfortunate Events” is an extremely dark show, though, admittedly, with frequent comic themes. The show often reminds

viewers that they are dealing with some extremely dark and sad ideas.

With Neil Patrick Harris’ comedic and whimsical performance as Count Olaf, it’s easy to forget how dark the material really is and it’s almost uncomfortable when something extremely dark happens because of how lighthearted the show feels at times.

That’s not to say that the show isn’t family friendly though, the three children frequently use science, reading and puzzle-solving to figure out mysteries. With their teamwork and cleverness, the three children are great role models.

The show begins with the first two episodes adapting the first book “The Bad Beginning.” The premiere episode serves as a fantastic introduction to all

the main characters and some notable side characters.

The Baudelaire orphans, played by Malina Weissman, Louis Hynes and Presley Smith, are relatable and lovable from the first episode. Count Olaf on the other hand, is the show’s weakest link.

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Another highlight of the show was the quirky art style. The show’s art style boasts strong colors, retro settings and unconventional camerawork that give it the feel of a Wes Anderson film. The cinematography does a great job translating the illustrations of the novels to the screen.

In his many disguises, Count Olaf feels more like Neil Patrick Harris than the character he’s playing

In his many disguises, Count Olaf feels more like Neil Patrick Harris than the character he’s playing. In chapter two, “The Reptile Room,” Count Olaf disguises himself as a lab assistant but he seems nothing like Count Olaf underneath. Harris’ performance does a bad job of bringing Count Olaf to life, especially in disguise.

The supporting cast is absolutely fantastic. Count Olaf ’s troupe of henchmen provide excellent comic relief and Mr. Poe’s lovable obliviousness was enjoyably frustrating.

Giving two hours per book allows the show to follow the books much closer.

Small conversations between characters are given much more emotion and detail than they were in the 2004 movie adaption, which attempted to fit three books into a two hour movie.

The show did a great job of adapting many key aspects of the books. One such aspect is the narration of Lemony Snicket, who was portrayed by Patrick

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Reunions, revivals and reboots alike for TV shows from yesteryears

By Matthew Oldfield | Staff Writer

notice of fan-demanded revivals was something they didn’t ignoreoriginally giving “Boy Meets World” its revival in “Girl Meets World.” Selena Gomez confirmed a reboot of “Wizards of Waverly Place” and there was confirmation by Raven Symone that a “That’s So Raven” revival is also in the works with Disney. Fans of both shows are eagerly awaiting these revivals and reunions.

Movies aren’t excluded from TV revivals. Though movies only provide a one time story for old TV shows, they could help spark potential interest, much like the fame of “21 Jump Street” and the sequel “22 Jump Street”.

The newest TV revival movie comes in the form of “CHiPs,” a 1970 TV show about California highway patrol officers. The new movie will have Oregon’s own Dax Shepard in the director’s chair.

Revival TV has become a trend within the past decade and could bring more old shows to a younger audience who might not have heard about them. With Netflix and Disney taking interest in the revival movement, more companies have taken the same route in bringing back shows from their network history.

With any luck, some fan favorite shows from childhood might come back to TV one more time.

People all long for the shows from their childhood. Shows like “Full House”, “Gilmore Girls”, “Wizards of Waverly Place”, “That’s So Raven” and “CHiPs” are just a few of the shows from over five years ago with released or upcoming reboots.

Reunion and revivals aren’t a new concept in the realm of TV, but are always risky with the ever-burning question, “Will this get views?” echoing in producers’ minds. Now that the internet has given voices to people that clamor for reunions and revival, producers can test the waters with news about former cast members getting together for a reunion, or something new.

Netflix has entered the realm of reboots with its revivals of “Full House” and “Gilmore Girls.” Both were met with mixed reviews from critics but positive feedback from viewers watching for nostalgia. With the viewer’s input, these shows live on with Contact the author at moldfield14@ the potential for renewed seasons. wou.edu After Netflix’s success, Disney’s

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The very full cast of Netflix’s “Fuller House”

Editor’s Picks

By Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor

Editor’s Recommendation: The xx have recently released their third studio album “I See You” and, as expected, it’s fantastic. For those unfamiliar with The xx, they’re an indie pop band that has previously focused on mellow music and a

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Less full photo of the cast of fan favorite “Full House”

(Left to right) Jamie ‘xx’ Smith, Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim of The xx

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vocal duo.

The third album is a mix of their atmospheric style and some more upbeat music. “I See You” has been great to shuffle through and listen to on every occasion, the music feels made to fit into almost any daily situation.

The first single, “On Hold,” released a few months ago and featured a much different upbeat style while reliant on the vocals of the band’s previous albums.

I recommend checking it out.

“I See You” is an enjoyable and inviting album.

Editor’s Disparagement: I’ve had every Playstation system since the original, so when a

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classic game gets re-released, the nostalgia is exciting. Lately though, companies have been cashing in on the nostalgia and giving consumers less than quality products.

“Marvel Ultimate Alliance” and the sequel were rebooted on Playstation 4. This was exciting until I saw that the game cost $50 and the quality wasn’t improved in any way.

This is just one example of the constant overpricing and letdowns of rebooted games, a growing trend in video games that I’m fed up with.

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HUMOR

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Actor/Actress Last Names Actor/ Actress Last Names

By Ashton Newton | Entertainment Editor

You deserve to treat yourself, Aries. Go out and buy a lava lamp.

This week is going to be full of changes, Taurus. Stay inside and avoid responsibility.

This week is going to feel like you’re making mac and cheese but have no milk.

You awake on a granite slab. Your own name has escaped you.

Voices beckon you to the dark.

Dude, when was the last time you got your tires rotated?

The time for self care is now, Virgo. The stars are telling me that, yes, it is possible to do so with fewer bath bomb posts.

Call your mom, Libra. Come on.

We all know you’re built Ford tough. Prove it this week with the help of the F-150’s trailer backup assist.

Well, Sagittarius, it’s a little late to buy gloves now. Looks like you’ll just have to suffer.

Saturn is telling me that the Earth is on your side this week; you’ll only trip once while walking to class.

Make a splash this week, Aquarius. Go ask out the first Pisces you see.

I see high blood pressure in your future, Pisces. Try to lay off the salt this week.

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The Western Journal Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Photo courtesy of NYTIMES.COM

A new time to help Tibet Renegotiations with China need to remember its oppressed

economic issues. When he did address foreign policy it usually came from an economic bent: notably his promise to renegotiate Chinese trade deals.

Unfortunately, it’s been some time since Tibet’s occupation has been a heavily discussed issue in America. But the international community has been reacting to a fresh and recent attack on Tibetan culture from the Chinese government.

Larung Gar is the largest Tibetan Buddhist academy in the world and last summer China

By Burke De Boer | Sports Editor With last week’s inauguration of a new president came an immediate question on everyone’s mind: what about Tibet?

Well, maybe not so much. President Donald Trump came to power basing his campaign on

In defense of the genre: musicals

Challenge yourself to find meaning in more than words

By Jade Rayner | News Editor Photo courtesy of IMDB.COM

Anna Kendrick stars in “The Last Five Years”

As an arts major with an emphasis in theatre, I’ve learned to break apart scripts, movies and at times over-analyze the meaning in shows that I watch. A common idea among those around me is that a story must be complex or have a deeper meaning to be interesting.

While that’s a valid thought, it discredits shows that focus on spectacle over plot; particularly a large portion of musicals that evoke just as

much, if not more, feeling in a wider range of audiences.

“La La Land” is easily described on the Internet Movie Database; “A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles.” The musical starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone won a record-breaking seven Golden Globes awards, along with many others since its release.

Upon finishing the movie, I was disappointed due to the lack of a complex plot. The story is one that has appeared time and time again, especially in musicals: a woman aspires to become famous, falls in love and in the end everything works out. The simplicity is one that can easily infuriate those who go to the cinema to be served with a challenging plot filled with risky ideas. I see it otherwise.

Now, take a moment to think about how a simple plot could result in something much more impactful than one might have originally considered, specifically in the musical genre.

A complex plot needs time and focus on the story in order to achieve its goal. Without the words, an audience can get easily lost and, in my case, will result in losing interest.

Musicals are an important bridge that bring WOU.EDU/WESTERNJOURNAL

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set upon it, demolishing buildings and physically removing nuns and monks that live there. 4,500 people have already been removed as the Chinese government approaches its population target of 5,000. This time last year, over 10,000 people resided in Larung Gar. I am reminded of last year’s calamity at Standing Rock, which saw an outpouring of support from our community. Enough to move the planned pipeline.

However America has been unable to pressure China to relax on Tibet. This has been the case ever since China soured on Soviet relations.

America has had a strange relationship with Beijing ever since former President Jimmy Carter abandoned Taiwan to exclusively recognize the People’s Republic as the Chinese government.

Trump took on the Obama Administration’s handling of China throughout his campaign. His promises of aggressive trade and renegotiations with China did excite some Tibetans. Prime Minister-in-exile, Lobsang Sangay, expressed optimism in an interview with Reuters, calling Trump’s view of China a “realistic” one.

When, as president-elect, Trump accepted a phone call from Taiwanese President Tsai Ingwen, it became the first time that the two nations’ leaders had spoken since 1979. Some were worried that this would anger Beijing. What they fail to see is how abandoning a one-China policy would give the American government better leverage to pressure the People’s Republic on Tibetan oppression.

But if Trump is realistic on China, we should

Continued on page 12 enthusiasts of theatre, regular movies and TV together, because of the spectacle that the musical genre is known for. Simplicity in plot gives room for the characters to sing and dance to express emotion, which can be consistently more attention-grabbing than spoken dialogue in a two-hour movie.

Along the same lines as “La La Land,” “The Last Five Years” is a fairly simple story about the relationship of Jamie, an upcoming novelist, and struggling actress Cathy from beginning to their not-so-happy ending. Although the story of the musical can be described in a single sentence, the style it’s portrayed in is anything but bland. For Cathy, the story goes in reverse chronological order, and Jamie’s side moves in chronological order. The style in which the story is told adds complexity, which works well because of the simple plot.

Next time you leave the theater disappointed because the plot didn’t make a groundbreaking statement, take a moment to reflect on how the cinematography or music affected you emotionally. Power can come from more than words.

Contact the author at jrayner14@wou.edu

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The Western Journal Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Review

Continued from page 8 Warburton. Each episode begins with Snicket explaining that it is his sworn duty to recount the tragedy of the Baudelaire orphans and warning viewers that there is no happy ending. Warburton’s performance is excellent. Rather than just a narrator, Snicket is referenced in the show and is frequently present in a scene, breaking the fourth wall.

A huge flaw in “A Series of Unfortunate Events” is the tone.

Partially by Neil Patrick Harris’ questionable performance as the villain, the tone of the show is extremely inconsistent. Mixing a dark tone with comedy can be done right, but scenes were often so mixed that it distracted from the subject matter.

Count Olaf ’s henchmen, for example, are loveable and funny, but when a henchman does something twisted and then immediately does something loveable, I’m not sure whether to laugh or to be disturbed.

Tibet

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If the new president follows through in establishing a tough stance on China it will only strengthen the movement for Tibet.

There is reason to be optimistic, and reason to think the actions at Larung Gar can be stopped. It’s not that Trump will be a pro-Tibet president; a firmer stance on the People’s Republic from the United States will only provide solid footing for pressure from outside of the new administration.

Organized activist movements like Students For a Free Tibet and the NGO Free Tibet lead the way for international pressure on China and they will continue to do so. In the coming years I see their position only becoming stronger.

also be realistic on Trump. He could potentially be the best ever president for Tibet, but this is the man who wrote “The Art of the Deal.”

It’s impossible to rule out the idea of Tibet and Taiwan being used as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations. In fact it seems more likely from a president who campaigned based on economic issues more so than foreign policy.

Which is why activist organization in the Tibetan cause is so important.

We saw the power of activism to stop government powers at Standing Rock. But international activism is severely and consistently Contact the author at bdeboer11@ undermined by trade relations. mail.wou.edu

This dynamic is present throughout the entire season and it becomes frustrating to watch.

When reading “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” frustrating dramatic irony is present throughout.

This adaptation portrays the dramatic irony really well with the adults almost never seeing through Count Olaf ’s disguises. The seeming stupidity of the adults is frustrating at times but it does well to convey theme of strength in children that is present in the book.

The Netflix adaptation is far from perfect but it is a huge step-up from the 2004 film. With compelling performances, a beautiful art style and good crossover from the books, “A Series of Unfortunate Events” is entertaining and left me excited for the second season.

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