Vol. lv iSSUE 7 www.umassmedia.com the massUMass Boston’s independentmedia student newspaper October 25, 2020 UMass Boston holds first Virtual Involvement Fair By Fiona Brodie Humor Editor

The first University of Massachusetts Boston Virtual Involvement Fair took place on Wednesday last week, Oct. 21, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There were a number of organizations and clubs at the virtual event. Participants could join by signing into the UMBInvolved website, clicking on the event, browsing through the available clubs and organizations, and clicking “Meet Online” to those they were interested in learning more about. Clicking “Meet Online” would take participants to an active Zoom session with club organizers and other interested students. Not every club and organization seemed to be active in their Zoom session, so the following information is limited to the clubs and organizations that were ready and available to talk with the Mass Media. The Black Student Center The Black Student Center is a student organization that “aims to provide a place for students of color to be able to work, relax, and communicate with each other outside of their class time,” according to a BSC statement. The Black Student Center presents to potential members over zoom. Photo by Maya Martinez / Mass Media Staff. Continued on page 3 Trump’s vs. Biden’s Dorchester Bay City climate plan: Here’s kick-off public meeting what you need to know By Genevieve Santilli By Abigail Basile News Writer News Editor

On Monday, Oct. 19, the off the meeting with an overview “One of the most important With California’s wildfires spreading increasingly, Boston Planning & Development of the Article 80 review process. aspects of this project for us is the debate over climate change is at the forefront of the Agency and Accordia Partners Roughly 150 members of the public this idea of a ‘three-legged stool,’ issues that are being talked about by both presidential held their first public meeting were in attendance of the meeting. or a ‘three-pronged approach,’ candidates. Both President Trump and former Vice regarding the new development Some elected officials from the which unlocks the potential of President Joe Biden have differing plans for the project, Dorchester Bay City. The city of Boston were present at the the site for all of you, and for the climate. Here’s everything you need to know about development team spoke to their meeting as well. surrounding communities.” said what each candidate is offering for climate change. expansive plan, and the public Attendees were muted until Sykes, addressing attendees of the President Trump’s Climate Plan (key priorities responded. the public discussion portion of the meeting directly. provided by NPR): The meeting was scheduled to meeting, and were offered Zoom According to Sykes, the three • Increase the country’s supply and production last from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., but lasted tips for the webinar. Attendees prongs of the strategy are economic of oil and gas, and continue to increase nearly three hours, due to technical could ask questions in the chat that development, an affordable housing industries that provide those energy products difficulties at the beginning of the panelists (the two members strategy, and an opportunity for • Continue roll-backs of Democratic the meeting and the multitude of of the BPDA staff and the two infrastructure improvement. environmental regulations, many of comments from the public that were presenting Accordia members) The team displayed some which were put in place during the Obama addressed at the end of the meeting. could see, but that other attendees project images, and then the floor administration The meeting was held via did not have access to. was opened to remarks from the NPR stated that Trump’s priorities for the Zoom webinar. It was translated Accordia Partners Dick public. environment are clean air and water, but also to “boost into four different languages: Galvin and Kirk Sykes introduced Members of the public were U.S. production of oil and natural gas.” Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, themselves next, and gave an able to ask questions by raising their President Trump has publicly stated that he does Haitian Creole and Vietnamese. overview of the Dorchester Bay hands in the chat, and then being not believe that many statements made about climate Participants could enter different City project. told by Kerr that it was their turn change are true, but has stated that he supports clean rooms within the webinar in order Galvin and Sykes spoke to the to speak. Kerr then unmuted each water and air, and cleanup of plastics in the ocean. to hear the presentation in their Accordia team, the history of the participant, whose name appeared Public statements from the president about preferred language. site and a description of the project, on the screen when they spoke. climate change include his statement that man-made Aisling Kerr and Ted and something referred to as “three- Many members of the public climate change is a hoax. Additionally, during his visit Schwartzberg of the BPDA kicked legged stool of benefits.” shared similar attitudes and Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3 www.umassmedia.com News 3 UMass Boston holds first Virtual Involvement Fair

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The club representatives said that the organization was all about embracing Black culture. BSC holds events, discussions, and workshops through Zoom and other discussion forums. So far this semester they have held a wheel of trivia, a discussion forum on hot topics in current events, and a discussion on mental health tips. Ashley Nicolas, the BSC coordinator, says that dance classes with other clubs on campus are coming soon. To join the Black Student Center, sign up on UMBInvolved, and follow the organization on social media (@umbbsc on Instagram and @umb_bsc on Twitter). Their member requirements include the following: participate in four or more events, attend general meetings and discussions, and send a picture of yourself via social media or email to add to their photo wall. UMB Christians on Campus UMB Christians on Campus is an active organization that held many retreats, girls/boys trips, and bros’ nights before the pandemic. In the past, members of this organization have traveled in groups to places like New York City and Washington D.C. Now, A handful of clubs and organizations are listed to join and meet on UMBInvolved. Photo by Maya Martinez / Mass Media Staff they meet multiple times a week virtually. They have weekly bible have three different committees: know where to go. They help with Students should join SAEC One” is one credit, and meets each studies every Monday, at 1 p.m. the Campus and Community a wide range of students’ problems, if they are creative, like to plan week for one hour. and 5 p.m., and a Thursday event Affairs Committee, Student Events and can connect students with the events, and love school spirit. “In the class, you’ll learn at 7:30 p.m. involving singing and a and Organizations Committee, and proper resources to help. Their email is [email protected] about teaching math and science, short sermon. The organization can the Budget and Finance Committee. Issues that the Dean’s office and their Instagram is @umbsaec. and apply these ideas to teach be found on UMBInvolved and on U-ACCESS can assist students with include: The Student Immigrant elementary school students in a Instragram @umbcoc. According to their mission loss of a friend or family member, Alliance Boston school,” said Beberman. The Undergraduate Student mission statement, U-ACCESS housing or job insecurity, absences The Student Immigrant “If you enjoy the class, you can Government is an organization that hopes to due to surgery, or issues related to Alliance, according to their continue the program to earn The Undergraduate Student “support students so that they can the coronavirus pandemic. representative Angela, is “a club teaching certification along with Government at UMass Boston, also achieve academic success without The Dean of Students that advocates and raises awareness your degree in STEM.” known as the USG, is not currently being derailed by complex non- Office contact information is on for undocumented communities on There are two sections in their accepting members, but anyone academic issues in their lives.” their website: www.umb.edu/ campus.” Spring Step One class, INTR-D (individual or club) can attend their These non-academic issues deanofstudents. Their Instagram is This club is focused on story 170: Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 11:50 general assemblies every other can include anything from @umbdos. sharing and bonding events for a.m. and Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. to Wednesday at 3 p.m., including on homelessness, to chronic hunger, to The Student Arts and Events those students. It’s a safe space 12:05 p.m. Wednesday this week. domestic abuse. Council for the undocument community— Contact UTeach Boston by They are currently asking U-ACCESS is currently The Student Arts and Events including groups like DACA email at [email protected], students to fill out a form on their looking for ambassadors to advocate Council, also known as SAEC, Dreamers—to share their or check out their website at umb. experiences with remote learning, against poverty and help students is UMass Boston’s student experiences and bond. They meet edu/uteach. which can be found on their utilize U-ACCESS services. The programming board. Their mission on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Their email The second UMB Student Instagram page @umassusg. role of the ambassador includes statement states that the SAEC has is studentimmigrantallianceclub@ Involvement Fair will be on Oct. You can contact USG at their promoting fundraising events, a “mission is to create a community gmail.com. 27 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Be sure email: studentgovermentumb.edu. helping friends and students who that is inclusive by spreading UTeach Boston to visit this link for more club and According to Jaely Pereira, may be struggling, and committing school spirit affordably, creatively, UTeach Boston is an organization information on that USG Vice President and the USG to five hours per week. and positively!” organization that aims to help day! representative at the Involvement You can contact U-ACCESS at SAEC is accepting new “students to see first-hand how Fair, “[USG] is an organization [email protected] or find them on members, with no processing or rewarding this profession [of https://umb.campuslabs.com/ to give a voice to the general Instagram at @uaccessumb. requirements. They hold relaxed teaching] truly is,” said Sara engage/event/6514751 undergraduate student body.” The Dean of Students Office meetings every Thursday at 3:30 Beberman, a UTeach Program USG passes legislation that The Dean of Students Office is p.m., where they plan for upcoming Associate. applies to the student body. They where students can go if they don’t events and schedules. Their first class called “Step Dorchester Bay City kick-off public meeting

Abigail Basile that, and I wanna be very explicit that are making decisions about don’t know about it, so this public came from meeting attendees News Editor that even if your intentions are what is happening and how these comment should be extended.” overall. really clear-cut, super sweet and discussions are ongoing,” asked The manner in which the Zoom For more information concerns regarding the Dorchester kind, the impact is still there.” another attendee. meetings were being conducted regarding the Dorchester Bay Bay City development project. Other comments in a similar Several attendees also also seemed to be a criticism City project, and for a schedule Unease about the availability vein addressed the desire for expressed frustration that they from attendees. Many participants of upcoming public meetings, of affordable housing and jobs and diversity and anti-racism within the were not made aware of the project expressed a desire to at least see visit http://www.bostonplans.org/ about gentrification was common project. sooner, and about the length of the what other attendees were asking in projects/development-projects/ among attendees. “I’m wondering about how comment period . the chat, even if they would not be dorchester-bay-city “We don’t need another many women, people of color— “It seems most people don’t able to respond to it. Seaport,” said one meeting particularly women of color, know, kind of only insiders know The majority of conversations attendee. “I hear the developers are Black women—are part of this about this,” commented one remained respectful, but much trying really hard to be mindful of development at the highest level, attendee. “Residents and neighbors consternation regarding the project 4 News News 5 the Trump’s vs. Biden’s climate plan: Senate holds hearings for Supreme Court nominee m Here’s what you need to know Amy Coney Barrett m Contact: Massmedia.umb @gmail.com

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ady harris-fried Abigail Basile would return the U.S. to the Paris Biden campaign website, his plan implementing the existing menaka ravikumar News Editor agreement, and how he would would: Clean Air Act, and create more jobs. • “Ensure the US achieves a developing rigorous new Screenshot from the hearing. Video provided by C-SPAN. andrea kline to California in October, Trump His plan for the environment 100 percent clean energy fuel economy standards stated “I don’t think science knows would include creating “a division economy and reaches net- aimed at ensuring 100% actually,” as a reply to scientists within the Justice Department that zero emissions no later of new sales for light- and Sara Zakaria having an agenda to “stick to the with the legal concept of was ratified. The meaning does not Senate remains in session over the News EDITOR disagreeing with his stance on regulates and penalizes companies than 2050” medium-duty vehicles Contributing Writer rule of law and decide cases as they originalism. Barrett was asked to “change over time,” Barrett says, weekend. climate change. for environmental effects on • “Rally the rest of the will be electrified and come.” explain originalism by Senator “it is not up to me to update it or Despite push-back from Abigail Basile The president also pulled communities.” The plan would also world to meet the threat annual improvements for The Senate Judiciary However, she also declined Lindsay Graham. infuse my own policy views to it.” Democrats, who believe the the U.S. out of the Paris Climate involve “allocat[ing] 40 percent of climate change” heavy duty vehicles” Committee voted on Thursday to to call Roe v. Wade a “super- Barrett responded by stating The final vote that needs to nomination and confirmation Agreement, AKA “the international of clean energy plan investments • “Ensure that all U.S. Both candidates have advance the nomination of Supreme precedent” case that should not be that she interprets the text of be cast to confirm Barrett by the process should only occur after the SPORTS EDITOR agreement on tackling climate toward low-income and minority government installations, drastically different plans regarding Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, overturned. the Constitution as only text Senate could take place on Oct. election, the vote is also expected change.” communities more heavily affected buildings, and facilities the environment and climate after three days of hearings and a For healthcare, specifically the and prioritizes understanding its 26, according to Senate Majority to pass. Republican senators Jonathan Hopkins Trump’s current plan for by pollution and climate change,” are more efficient and change that will affect how voters day for witness testimonies on the Affordable Care Act (also known meaning at the time the Constitution Leader Mitch McConnell, if the outnumber Democrats, by 53–47. the environment would include and “increas[ing] climate-focused climate-ready, harnessing vote in the upcoming election. For week of Oct. 12. as Obamacare), Barrett stated that increased expansion of drilling for investments in the auto and the purchasing power and more information please visit the The 12 Republican senators she was “not hostile to the ACA.” ARTS & LIFESTYLE EDITOR oil and natural gas, as well as more transportation industries to cut supply chains to drive candidates’ websites. voted to proceed with the She emphasized that she had not Mikayla mACKAY rollback on climate change policies emissions and create jobs.” innovation” -Biden: https://joebiden.com/ nomination, and the ten Democratic promised anyone on how she would that were put in place during the Biden’s campaign website • “Reduce greenhouse climate-plan/# senators boycotted the vote. rule on Obamacare. Obama administration. goes into extensive detail about gas emissions from -Trump: https://www. Throughout the week of her Democrats in the committee While there are not many how he plans on implementing his transportation [ . . .] whitehouse.gov/issues/energy- hearings, Barrett faced questions mentioned concerns with her OPINIONS EDITOR new environmental plans from the clean energy plan. According to the by preserving and environment/ on her stances on various issues, past criticisms of the ruling and Matthew Reiad Trump administration, the Biden specifically healthcare, abortion, decisions that upheld it. With campaign has a detailed overview LGBTQ+ rights, and climate her confirmation creating a 6–3 of what Biden would do to help change. conservative majority in the Photo Editor the environment if he were to be Barrett’s potential rulings Supreme Court, Democrats fear elected. on cases involving these issues that Obamacare would also be Dom Ferreira “Biden has a climate plan—a have been a point of discussion overruled, leaving many without big one. Trump simply doesn’t,” among the public, due to her strong healthcare. stated CNBC when explaining religious past and her mentorship Barrett, on Obergefell v. News Writer what voters may encounter for with Justice Antonin Scalia. Scalia Hodges, refused to say if she agreed policy differences between the two was known for his conservative with the ruling that made same-sex Genna Santilli candidates on climate change. beliefs and rulings. marriage a constitutional right. She Former Vice President Barrett refused to answer many said again that she has no agenda Joe Biden’s Climate Plan (key questions involving these subjects, towards the issue of LGBTQ+ Photographer priorities provided by NPR): declining to give her opinion or rights and has never discriminated Delaney Hooper indicate how she would vote in on the basis of “sexual preference,” • Pushing the United States certain cases. a term she was criticized for using. toward a net-zero carbon Barrett brought up the She apologized when Senator emissions by 2050 path, Ginsburg rule to justify her Mazie Hirono corrected the term. cONTRIBUTORS with an intermediate goal avoidance to answer certain Senator Kamala Harris Nadeen ElAnsari of “ridding the power questions. The Ginsburg rule came asked Barrett on whether or not sector of carbon pollution to be when Justice Ruth Bader she believed climate change is Kyle Makkas by 2035” Ginsburg, whose seat Barrett occurring, after asking her if Katrina Sanville • Investing $2 trillion over a would be filling, said that Supreme smoking causes cancer and if span of four years in green Court nominees questioned by the COVID-19 is infectious. Barrett Maria Hickson areas like infrastructure, committee can offer “no forecasts, declined to answer, on the grounds Sara Zakaria transportation and auto no hints” that would show how that climate change is “a matter industries, housing and nominees would rule on a case. of policy” that is “politically Benjamin Giunta construction, nature Barrett quoted Ginsburg’s remarks controversial.” conservation and during the hearing. While her stance is unclear, Josemanuel Cruz environmental justice On the topic of abortion, her rulings on cases involving • Creating 1 million new Senator Dianne Feinstein asked climate change could dismantle jobs in auto, boosting Barrett if she agreed with Scalia that environmental agencies and allow STAFF ADVISOR electric vehicles Roe v. Wade should be overturned. the conservative-majority Supreme Charles Henriques • Building 1.5 million Barrett refused to answer, stating Court to revoke the Environmental sustainable homes that she does not “have an agenda,” Protection Agency’s endangerment Biden’s plan for the to overrule abortion cases such as finding of greenhouse gases. environment details how he Planned Parenthood v. Casey, only Barrett, like Scalia, practices 6 Sports Sports 7 Patriots Issues With Covid-19 Jonathan Hopkins Sports Editor Jonathan Hopkins would have won if Newton had Sports Editor been healthy. After that week, it seemed the There is no denying that the Patriots roster had entered a slippery 2020 season has been the most slope as many more players tested beacon bizarre season for the New England positive for Covid-19 causing their Catch up with our men and Patriots. First and foremost, it is the week five matchup against the women in uniform first time in 20 years that the Pats Denver Broncos to be postponed have to play without the greatest to week six. For all intents and quarterback of all time, Tom Brady, purposes the Patriots should not update whom we have missed so dearly have had too many issues with the through five games this season. 1–3 Broncos. Yet, due to various Yet another week down, and still we are left without sports at UMass Boston. Now it looks like there is a very good chance we will be left without sports for the Add on to that with the fact that coronavirus cases, the Pats were spring semester. So to fill that void, I thought I would take a look back at how our fall sports teams were doing last year up to this point (Oct. 22). the Coronavirus seems to be taking only able to practice once in two the NFL by storm affecting several weeks. This ultimately resulted in important Patriots players in the a loss in which the Pats played a process. The Patriots are currently sloppy game where the team looked Men’s Soccer 2–3 and need to remain healthy completely out of sync. to make any improvement or else So far, in week seven we have At this point last year, UMass Boston’s men’s soccer was having a tremendous season going 11–2–2. The Beacon’s had some important conference New England could end up looking yet to see practice get cancelled victories against teams like, Castleton University, UMass Dartmouth, University of Southern Maine and Rhode Island College. UMass Boston men’s at their first losing season since due to Covid-19 and it appears soccer was well on its way to make some noise in the conference tournament. I expect that they will continue to find success in the Little East Conference 2000. that the Pats will be on track to once sports make a return. Going into week three, the play the San Francisco 49ers as Patriots had a tough matchup scheduled this weekend. It will be against the defending champion, very important to win this game Kansas City Chiefs. For the first as the division seems to be slowly three games the Pats looked like slipping away as the Buffalo Bills they could still be a force to be and Miami Dolphins have both Women’s Soccer reckoned with as Cam Newton shown substantial improvement After taking a loss in their first match against Smith College, UMass Boston women’s soccer didn’t do too much losing as they ended up being 15–2 seemed to be thriving under Bill from previous years. up to this point last year. The Beacons were dominant in conference matchups as they were 6–0 against LEC opponents up to this point last year. UMass Belichick. However, a day before The Patriots have an Boston was well on their way for a historic season at this point last year and I expect them to be equally as dominant when sports makes its return to the Kansas City matchup, Newton opportunity to show the NFL that UMass Boston. was diagnosed with Covid-19 they are still just as good as the team and the game was subsequently that showed up in the first three postponed a day leaving the Patriots weeks. If the Patriots cannot take about a day and half to prepare advantage of a full week’s practice a backup quarterback to play a and fail to get a win, we could be dominant football team. looking at roster turnover and being Men’s Cross Country Ultimately Brian Hoyer got sellers at the trade deadline. It is Last season up to this point, men’s cross country was struggling in their five meets they had competed in. UMass Boston failed to come in the top the start over the second year QB still too early to scratch the season, five of their meets that involved more than 8 teams. Although things weren’t going too hot for UMass Boston last year, I expect some improvement with Jarrett Stidham. Looking back it but if the Pats fall to 2–4, expect a the arrival of some fresh faces from the incoming freshman class and some improvement from the underclassmen. was probably the wrong decision Photo of Bill Belichick. Photo courtesy of Alexander Jonesi. player like Stephon Gilmore to be to start Hoyer as the Patriots failed traded for picks and for the team to get any points after getting Stidham entered the game, he was all season and that is he threw a to get some points on the board. to shift their attention to the 2021 inside the opponent’s 15 yard line actually able to do what no Patriot touchdown pass. By no means did The biggest takeaway from this season. Women’s Cross Country on two separate occasions. Once quarterback, even Newton has done Stidham look sharp, but he was able game was that the Patriots probably

Similar to men’s cross country, UMass Boston women’s cross country also struggled to place in the top five in any meet that involved more than five teams. However, every year there is room for improvement, and with an extra year for this group along with some fresh faces, this cross country team could look very different once sports makes a return.

Men’s Tennis This point last season, UMass Boston men’s tennis was on track for a very good season as they had only recorded one loss. UMass Boston seemed well on their way to competing for a conference title. Although there was still a bit to go in the season at this point last year, the Beacons seemed primed for a great rest of their season which would resume in the spring.

Women’s Tennis Last season, the UMass Boston women’s tennis team had an amazing season, finishing 14–2. The Beacons were dominant in the LEC as they finished 8–1 within their conference. However, the one game they did lose, unfortunately, was in the conference championship to Rhode Island College. I fully expect the UMass Boston women’s tennis team to make another push for a conference championship once sports return to UMass Boston.

Women’s Volleyball

Up to this point last year, the UMass Boston women’s volleyball team seemed to be struggling quite a bit. The Beacons were 7–16 a year ago; however they were doing well in the conference posting a 4–2 record in the LEC up to that point. With a little bit of time left in the regular season, the Beacons still had some time to make some noise in the LEC.

All in all, UMass Boston sports teams were doing pretty well up to this point last year. Hopefully we can see our favorite teams on campus make a return to play soon. It’s safe to say that college life with sports is much more enjoyable than college life without sports.

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The 2019-2020 Season was an interesting season, not only for the Celtics but for the whole NBA. The Celtics only played 72 games this year as a result of the NBA being shut down in the middle of the season due to COVID-19. In those 72 games the Celtics went 48–24. Last season, the Celtics went 49– 33. The win percentage this year was 66 percent compared to last season there it was 59 percent. Last year was a disaster for the Boston Celtics. While they did win 49 games and make it to the second round of the playoffs, the Celtics severely underperformed. Last year, the Celtics had a ton of talent and were projected to go far into the playoffs, but locker room tension poisoned the team from the inside. A lot of the blame was placed on Kyrie due to his ball-heavy playstyle and his unorthodox style of leadership. This year however, with the smooth integration of Kemba Walker to the team, the Celtics were able to win more games and make it further into the playoffs. Walker was the exact opposite of Irving in terms of leadership. While Irving was known as a selfish player, Walker was known as somebody that is impossible to hate, Walker even won the 2018 NBA sportsmanship award. Fans can also be happy with the improvements the young Photo of Brad Stevens talking with AJ Graves. Photo by Brad J. Ward players have made this season. Jayson Tatum made his first all this year. He averaged 20 points, I’ve seen TD garden chant Tacko a serious injury in college and was stars: Jayson Tatum (25.7 PPG) and star game this season, as well as six rebounds and two assists. He and wear actual Taco costumes to projected to go top ten before this Jaylen Brown (21.8 PPG). It was all-NBA third team. He averaged did this all while maintaining elite get Brad Stevens to put him into the injury. Langford also played well nice to see our two young stars 23 points, seven rebounds and two defense. It seems insane now, but in game. The two rookies that get the for us. Like Williams, Langford is lead us in the playoffs again like assists on 45 percent shooting, the middle of the season, it was a most minutes are Grant Williams also a great defender, but unlike they did in the 2017-2018 season. which are great numbers. Tatum toss up of who you wanted to be an and Romeo Langford. They have Williams, he has shown a lot of We saw a lot of success despite the was heating up especially before all-star, Tatum or Brown. played well in the time they have offensive potential. While he only injury to Gordon Hayward in the the NBA shutdown. In the month Our rookies, Romeo Langford, been given. While offensively averaged three points this season in first round that ruled him out for of February Tatum was averaging Carsen Edwards, Tremont Waters, Williams isn’t the best, he is a 11 minutes of play, he showed off almost the entire playoffs. Next 30 points on 51 percent shooting Grant Williams and Tacko Fall, smart and hard working defender. his ability to create off the dribble year the Celtics are going to have from the field and 50 percent from have all been really fun to watch as Compared to other power forwards and knock down the three point virtually the same team with more three. This year, he took a step up well, especially Tacko Fall. Fall has in the league he is undersized, but shot. experience. If we can continue to to become the Celtics best player. been a fan favorite, mostly because knowledge about the game puts him Of course, this wouldn’t see this linear growth from young Next year he could emerge as a he is the tallest player in the league in optimal positions to grab easy be a recap if we didn’t mention stars like Tatum and Brown, the superstar, a MVP type player. at 7 feet 8 inches and a whopping 8 rebounds and alter enemy shots. the playoffs. We made it to the Celtics could win a championship Tatum is not the only player to foot 4 inch wingspan. Tacko Fall is We picked Langford with the 14th conference finals for the second as early as next year. improve his game from last year. a player that does not see too much pick in the draft, and it was a bit of time in the last three years. We were Jayen Brown also took huge leaps play time but gets the fans excited. a gamble. Langford was coming off led in the playoffs by our two young Arts & Lifestyle 11 The Tony Awards

Katrina Sanville nominations even came out, be hard to deny all the poor parts be nominated, there is still the due to its casting choices. In the Contributing Writer it seemed ridiculous to have of this year’s award ceremony. chance of that not occurring. Boston run of “Jagged Little an award show with only four The Best Original Score There has been plenty Pill” at the American Repertory The Tony Awards have shows, especially when these category, which usually caters of speculation amongst “The Theatre, Jo had been written as a become a quintessential part of shows lack the imagination that to musicals, has been modified Lightning Thief” fans as to non-binary character. When the a theatre fan’s year. However, past winners like “Hadestown,” this year to be called “Best why the musical had not been show transferred to Broadway, Jo with the global pandemic, an “Dear Evan Hansen,” or even Original Score (Music and/or nominated. Limited-run musicals was rewritten to be a cisgender in-person ceremony had been “Hamilton” had. Once the Lyrics) Written for the Theatre.” that closed in January, like “The female. Many articles, as well as deemed unsafe. To most people, nominations went live, the While this normally would not Lightning Thief,” have a history Lauren Patten, who played Jo in this meant no ceremony. The backlash only increased. be a problem if the only musical of being snubbed during the both productions, have denied shows qualifying this year would Of the four eligible musicals, with an original score had been Tonys, as seen with “Head Over Jo’s gender identity. carry over to the next award only three had been nominated. included in the nominations, Heels” in 2019. While this isn’t a Many fans – or just those ceremony. To the committee, this “The Lightning Thief” had not “The Lightning Thief” had not set cause, this is one of the main who happened to catch wind meant a joke of an online awards been nominated for any awards, received a nomination in this causes many fans are pointing of this information – had ceremony. despite being the only musical category. What should have been towards. been outraged by this erasure, The nominees for the online with an original score, and the “The Lightning Thief’s” pity Fans have also speculated especially when Ezra Menas, Tony Awards were released only other musical with a leading nomination, or at least it’s one that “The Lightning Thief” had who understudies Jo, is on Oct. 15, and there had actor (currently, the only person nomination to keep fans happy, not been nominated due to the transgender and non-binary. been mixed reviews amongst in the Best Performance by a had been modified to exclude the show being below the standards Once the Tony nominations Broadway fans—myself Leading Actor in a Musical is musical. of the Tony Awards committee. came out, and Patten had been included. Only four musicals Aaron Tveit for his performance In addition to this, Chris “The Lightning Thief” is geared nominated for Best Supporting qualified for the awards this as Christian in “Moulin Rouge”). McCarrell, who played Percy at families and children, much Actress, this outrage only season: “Moulin Rouge!,” However, there has been Jackson in “The Lightning like Disney musicals are. These continued. This, and the fact that “Tina—The Tina Turner good to come out of this Thief,” had not been nominated shows, while making theatre “Jagged Little Pill” had three Musical,” “Jagged Little Pill,” scenario. Theatre fans will get for Best Leading Actor, either. In accessible to families, can nominations in this category and “The Lightning Thief.” an award show like supporters a normal year, this would have often be looked down upon as when “The Lightning Thief” had Only one of these shows, “The of any other form of art, even if been fine, because there would “commercialized” and “lesser none, and the other two shows Lightning Thief,” features an it isn’t ideal. There is also the have been other actors alongside than” normal pieces of theatre only had one nomination per original score, and only “Jagged possibility of live performances Aaron Tveit in the category; like plays such as “To Kill a show, left fans fairly upset. Little Pill” features an original from the nominated shows, however, Tveit is all alone, and Mockingbird” or musicals such It’s uncertain what will story. which always draws in new the lack of a nomination can as “Chicago.” However, this has happen with the 2020 Tony “Jagged Little Pill” leads possible fans to these shows, feel like a slap in the face. Not all been speculation, and nothing Awards, or even if they’ll the pack of musical nominations though there may not be a red to mention, Tveit may not win specific has come out from the happen. Some fans of musical with 15 nominations, followed carpet. Any of the three shows the Tony award that supposedly Tony Awards team. theatre have been left overjoyed, by “Moulin Rouge!” with 14, and nominated deserve to sweep appears to be a default win, due There is also the blatant others irritated. The show doesn’t “Tina” with 12. Jeremy Pope’s – where they take home all or to the Tony Awards’ rules and transphobia of “Jagged Little have a host, or a date, for that “Slave Play” also received 12 most of the awards they had been regulations. To win the award, Pill,” and in turn, the Tony matter. All that is known for sure nominations, making it the most nominated for – since they are all Tveit must receive a vote of sixty committee. While blatant that it is definitely going to be nominated play in Tony Awards interesting and “good” shows in percent from the Tony voters. transphobia can be seen as a bit one interesting show. history. their own ways. Though he had to receive fifty of a stretch, “Jagged Little Pill” Already, before the Even with the good, it can percent of the votes in order to has received plenty of outrage The evolution of monster movies could terrify entire audiences even scared of Dracula anymore? Kyle Makkas by just giving a menacing stare. Eventually, the slasher genre also Contributing Writer Nowadays, that wouldn’t exactly went away. Just like monster Right now, it’s that time of cut it. These older monster movies, they’re still around, year where just about everyone movies were extremely reliant but their heyday is long behind is looking for a good scare. on tone and aesthetic. Through them. Yet, their influence still Many people spend their October detailed sets and creative lingers. By focusing so heavily telling ghost stories, making angles, filmmakers could shock on the supposed monsters in scary costumes, or watching audiences into terror. these films, our collective vision horror movies. There’s nothing However, as the years of these characters is incredibly quite like the sense of terror passed, audiences wanted well-defined. Frankenstein is a scary movie can evoke. The something more out of their born to be a monster, trapped in genre has been around for a long, horror. Movies like Psycho a hostile world he was forced to long time and due to this, this in 1960 were less gothic than be a part of. Wolf Man is forced genre has changed a considerable they were brutal. Then, out of to abandon his civilized, gentle amount. However, some of the the many suggested scenes of nature and become a violent older horror movies are still violence in Psycho, came much beast when the moon is full. extremely iconic. If I were to more gratuitous ones. This Dracula is pure evil, menacing scream “It’s alive!” with the sort eventually led to the slasher the world with his bloodlust for of glee that only mad scientists movie genre. While characters all of eternity. These movies can display, most people would like Mike Myers and Jason may not be as scary as they once probably understand what I Vorhees may not be considered were, but these monsters still was referencing. The images monsters by some, their seeming have a place in modern cinema. of these old monster movies— immortality and distinct, chilling Don’t believe me? Let’s look Frankenstein, Dracula, The characterization were very at another example. The original Wolf Man, and more—live reminiscent of older monster “The Invisible Man” focused on on in society’s collective movies. If there wasn’t a place in what a person might become if consciousness. These are the cinemas for the Wolf Man to kill they could do anything without monster movies of the past. in the shadows, then Mike Myers being caught. The remake The genre hasn’t gone away could take his place and do it in focused on this same idea, except by any means, but it certainly gruesome detail. with a more modern focus. The does not look the same today. This isn’t to say that main character is stalked by her If I were to compare both “The monster movies all went away. ex-boyfriend, who has turned a focus on violent creatures like can and are still being explored Invisible Man” movie that came There were certainly films himself invisible and therefore zombies and demons, they still in modern movies. We are still out in the 1930s and the one about vampires and werewolves cannot be caught. By making serve the same purpose. They grappling with many of the same that came out earlier this year, in this era, and zombie films the story center around believing ask dark questions about the dilemmas regarding progress and it’d be no surprise to find the gained a tremendous amount of victims of abuse, a social issue ugly parts of human nature. The its consequences. So, whether differences between the two popularity. However, in the last that has gained much more Wolf Man questions whether Dracula is made to look a would be monumental. In the years of the twentieth century, attention with the advent of the people will ever truly escape little scarier in his next film or nearly hundred years between it wasn’t quite the trend that it #MeToo movement, the story their basic animalistic natures. the Wolf Man acts a bit more these two movies, how did the once was, and it definitely was feels fresh while still exploring Frankenstein and his monster ask violently, the true core of the monster movie genre change? not the trend that slasher movies the same general themes of the whether science can go too far stories asks the same question. Well, to begin with, horror were. With the dawn of such original. and defy God, bringing nothing Who are the real monsters? movies nowadays are a lot more violent movies, the monsters of So, while monster movies but death and despair in the gratuitous. In 1931, Bela Lugosi old just seemed tame. Who’s look much different now, with process. These are questions that 12 Arts & Lifestyle Campus food recommendations

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The go later throughout the day, then favorite, pasta primavera, which If your craving some to Healey library, then you can DESIGNERS & ARTISTS only thing that I have ever you may not be guaranteed the is basically like a macaroni salad. “Chinese” food, then right next stop by Starbucks, a place that ordered, and will ever order, is freshest bread and chicken. If you have classes at to it is a place called Mein Bowl. offers a variety of iced tea drinks the California Club Sandwich. Right next Pandini’s is University Hall and don’t feel It is kind of like Panda Express, and coffees, and delicious bakery Ever since one of my good Burger King. There is not like walking to campus center, and I say this very loosely. Their items. about us friends suggested that I try this much to say about this place, then don’t fret. University hall General Tso’s chicken hits the In conclusion, I think it’s sandwich, I have been obsessed because it is like any other has the Beacon Café, which spot when I am craving it. With a pretty safe to say that UMass with it. On some days, it is the Burger King, although it does consists of some pretty good side of either plain white rice, or Boston provides its students The Writ Large is a non-fiction only thing that I look forward have a limited menu and does restaurants as well. fried rice, and some vegetables, with some pretty decent dining to. Nowadays, this sandwich not serve everything that Burger The first thing that students it is great. options. Of course, all of these magazine that publishes consists of house-roasted turkey, King serves. It still does have the see as they walk into Beacon Of course, talking about all places are my personal favorite bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado usual items, such as the whopper, Café is the fry factory. This this food is eventually going to places to go to, and what I academically researched op-eds spread, and a citrus garlic the cheeseburger, the chicken place is pretty decent: it serves get our mouths dry, which is why usually order from them. So, aioli on wheat bread. I usually nuggets, the chicken sandwiches, breakfast items in the morning, we cannot forget the main staples take these recommendations stick to the original California and their fries. and chicken tenders, fries, and at UMass Boston: Dunkin’ with a grain of salt. Also, I’d and personal editorials at UMB. Club, which is not so different, Of course, if you are feeling Texas toast with a side of special Doughnuts and Starbucks. If love to know what your favorite except for the fact that I get my like you want to eat something sauce (which is to die for) for you’re looking for some good places to eat at in UMass Boston. sandwich with no bacon, chipotle light, then there is the Garden lunch. As I mentioned earlier, if coffee, then Dunkin Doughnuts Happy Eating! mayo instead of the garlic aioli, Toss. This place is like your I have a class in University Hall is the place for you. My go-to and on a ciabatta roll instead typical salad buffet. You can and don’t feel like walking to order is the Caramel Craze Latte. the theme of wheat, with some cheddar grab your own plate and fill it the campus food court but am If you’re looking for something cheese. And if I feel like I want up with proteins, hard-boiled craving some fried chicken, then more fruity and have the to spoil myself, I add on some eggs, vegetables, or my personal this is the place to go. willpower and motivation to go Fall Festivities on a Budget 2020 is a year for self-reflection. A raging pandemic brought out a society that was Mikayla Mackay farms before you go and taking Arts & Lifestyle Editor a look at their website for more forced to reckon with systemic racism, information. You can find farms As a student myself, I with discounts and deals if you understand the need to stay on are willing to look! individualism and its conflict with a budget most of the time. It’s Furthermore, simple sometimes hard to get into the activities like stargazing or collectivism, and a nation that saw a rise fall mood when you have to gathering around a fire can boost worry about your wallet and not your fall mood and these are all in depression and revolutionary changes breaking the bank. However, things that you can do with little don’t be discouraged as there are to no money. In all honesty, just in respective fields. We want OUR story. plenty of inexpensive activities to getting out into nature can be do to get you into the fall spirit. a great, affordable way to pass One of my favorite things time, especially if you are on a to do during this season is to tight budget. The landscape fall bake my own treats at home. I brings is beautiful and one of the your move am a huge fan of pumpkin spice main reasons I love this season. flavored items—controversial I I love taking a walk down a know—but I love the warmth the hiking trail and adventuring out; taste brings. It never fails to get not only is this great exercise, Contact us today at our email: me into the fall mood. I love to but you get to experience the make pumpkin spiced cookies stunning nature that comes along [email protected] or sip on some pumpkin spiced with fall. coffee. Take a look online for All in all, being on a budget some super easy, inexpensive should not scare you away recipes and grab a friend to make from getting into the fall spirit. them with! If say you don’t want There are still tons of affordable View from the top of Gunstock Mountain. Photo by Delaney Hooper / Mass Media Staff. to make cookies from scratch, activities for you to enjoy. For then store-bought cookies are Luckily for us Bostonians, would spend would be around affordable price. For example, me, spending time with my usually only about $2.00. Run there are tons of farms near us $12.00 to $15.00. After you’re Hanson farm has a corn maze friends is what I enjoy the most https://www.writlargemag.org/ to the store and grab as many as that have their own “pick your done picking your pumpkin, that you can adventure into for during this time of year. No you would like. When your treats own” pumpkin patch. Some maybe challenge your friends around $12.00 to $15.00. This matter the cost of whatever we’re are finished, get comfortable for farms include Smolak farms, or family to a pumpkin carving may not be the cheapest of the doing, I always have the best a movie night to top off the night. Brooksby Farm, Shelburne farm, contest to get even more fun out activities, however, it is fairly time. I recommend grabbing a Another thing that never and so many more. From all of of this outing! Moreover, farms affordable and sometimes farms family member or friend to join fails to get me into the fall spirit the prices that I have looked like these also sometimes put will have a student discount! along with you, to add to the is picking out my own pumpkin. into, it seems the maximum you on different fall activities for an I recommend looking up the whole experience! 14 15 Opinion www.umassmedia.com Humor Now Arriving at: The Zoom breakout room dilemma mic” button, your hand shakes. you’re back in the present. the bit where…” Your voice fades how the chapter is representative of Fiona Broadie Humor Editor You crack an uneasy smile at the What do you say? What can away. You are still talking, but all a time in the author’s life where…” Assimilation Station camera, but you are not even sure you say? You are ever-aware of you can hear is a buzzing in your The professor/Arnold is Zoom classes have never if the others are watching. Perhaps the seconds that tick by. With each ears. Faintly, you hear Arnold’s nodding along. You’re doing it. Matthew Reiad western nations. While I disagree enjoy the freedoms that the United English is extremely important for treaties, international sanctions, been completely free of awkward they’re asleep. Perhaps they are minute that passes, it becomes more voice mocking you, as if from a You’re succeeding. At the end of Opinions Editor with state-enforced assimilation, I States has to offer, immigrants immigrants to learn. and international conflicts that moments, but nothing is more just a figment of your imagination. likely that your Professor will join hundred miles away. the day, it doesn’t even matter if do argue that it is in the best interest should assimilate into the nation. Immigrants should familiarize involve the United States. awkward than the first ten seconds Perhaps they are a dream and you your breakout room and inquire Suddenly, the professor is you talk to your classmates, you tell One of the most beautiful of migrants to assimilate when they When I am discussing themselves with American As someone who spends of a Zoom breakout room. While are still asleep. Your world seems to about your progress. You cannot there. She looks expectant, and a yourself. You know the answers all things about the United States is its come to the United States. assimilation, I am merely traditions, norms, and customs. a majority of his time with the room loads, you privately steel crack and crinkle at the edges. let that happen. You must sacrifice bit annoyed that your classmates’ on your own. You are a genius. welcoming nature to immigrants Immigration is a difficult discussing a moderate shift in Some American customs immigrants and children of yourself for what’s to come. You A clicking sound snaps you yourself. cameras are off. She zeroes in on The professor leaves, telling and refugees. The United States process. Although I have not societal expectations and standards immigrants should be familiar with immigrants, I have seen first hand pull in deep breaths and slap the back to reality. You’re unmuted. The “Hey guys.” You begin, then you. She says your name. you and your classmates to continue is home to more immigrants experienced it myself, both my that immigrants should adopt in include, Thanksgiving, Christmas, the importance of assimilation and sides of your face to make yourself silence of the others is expectant pause, hopeful for a reply. There is “What has this group been your discussion. What discussion? than anywhere else in the world, parents are immigrants from the order to better integrate with the Easter, and the Fourth of July. integration with American culture. as alert as possible. Then, the room and terrifying. Every fiber of your none. That was wishful thinking. talking about?” She asks. You laugh to yourself. You lean with over 40 million immigrants Middle East. The immigration society they left their homes to be Along with basic American history, Immigrants who assimilate become opens and you see the others. You being is laser-focused on one goal: “So… What did you guys think of You say nothing.Your back in your chair and kick your calling the United States home. process is long, stressful, and a part of. If you leave your home immigrants to the United States more accustomed to American wince; a little tear slides down your don’t let your voice crack. There are the reading?” professor’s head has transformed. feet up on the desk. You have lived (1) Although many claim the requires a great deal of luck—and country for a better land, you are should also research and be aware of culture and are more likely to find cheek. It’s the worst case scenario: no wire-rimmed glasses for you to In reply, there is a brief rustle, “Hello? What have you been to fight another day. United States is a hostile nation that’s only half the battle. When explicitly suggesting that the United notable political social leaders, both economic success by doing so. Everyone else’s cameras are turned push up your nose, but you still feel then nothing. The black squares discussing?” It’s no longer the for immigrants, immigrants in immigrants come into the United States presents itself as a better present and past. Notable political Immigrants should and must hold off, and they are determinedly like a nerd. For a moment, you are that represent your classmates seem Professor’s face, looking at you— the United States lead fulfilling States, they are welcomed into a alternative. When assimilating, leaders would include the sitting on to their own personal cultures; muted. This time, it’s your turn to back on the playground in fourth to grow larger in front of you. It’s Arnold’s. You whimper, and and successful lives across the 50 culture like no other. Since its very I suggest immigrants abide by president, Martin Luther King, however, assimilation can be sacrifice your pride. grade, and Arnold is teasing you for You chuckle weakly. “I then you clear your throat. states. Although individuals may conception, the United States was several key standards. Jr., Abraham Lincoln, and George done simultaneously. Immigrants As you reach for the “unmute doing your math homework. Then, guess… I’ll start. I really liked “We were just talking about, uh, suffer instances of xenophobia, a nation of immigrants, although First, immigrants should Washington, just to name a few. By lead difficult lives, and while and the United States immigration in the beginning it mainly catered know basic conversational English. understanding key political figures assimilation, in the short term, is process is long, tedious, and heavily to European migrants. However, in Although the United States does not in the United States, immigrants difficult, it proves to pay dividends Spooky Apartment Spectacular bureaucratic, once immigrants the modern age, the United States have an official language, English can better understand the history of in the long run. Immigrants who arrive in the United States, they find is an immigrant based society. is widely regarded as the official the United States, and how its key assimilate are able to make long- when it was never once agreed upon horror that can be felt deep down in you notice the coffee table. You the lack of motivation humans face Abigail Basile themselves citizens of the world’s Regardless of your country of language of the United States. In figures influenced current economic lasting social connections in the see that the table is littered with day after day until they inevitably News Editor whether the roommate who cooked the pit of your stomach. That, or the greatest ever democratic republic. origin, once individuals become order to be successful in the United and social policies. United States, thereby increasing was to dispose of the scraps, or if very old candy we gave you at the silverware, chipped mugs with die, and if you don’t see that, then However, as immigrants enter United States citizens, they are States and become financial and Lastly, Americans should their opportunities to find better Now, I’m not usually one to the roommates who didn’t cook beginning of the tour is beginning tea bags fossilized on the bottom, maybe this spooky apartment just the United States, they must ask afforded the exact same rights as economic stability, immigrants understand the United States’ jobs and acquire a strong social brag about my accomplishments, were encumbered with this task? to cement. the carcasses of god-knows-how- isn’t for you. Or maybe you don’t themselves one crucial question: a natural-born US citizen. United should read, speak, and understand stance on international issues. support system. Immigrants who because I pride myself on my Across from the stove is the Next, we move into the main old Cup of Noodles styrofoam see that because you clean your “To what level should I assimilate?” States citizens enjoy an extremely basic American English. Some While they do not have to agree assimilate not only help themselves, humility, but this year, I can say refrigerator, or as my roommates attraction: the living room. At first, containers, half-filled plastic water apartment a little more frequently; The question—to what degree high standard of living, great people would suggest that I am with the stances, immigrants but improve the overall strength with confidence that my apartment and I call it, “Ghost Town.” Firstly, it appears to align itself closely bottles, various snacks left open in I don’t know. should immigrants assimilate—is public goods, and an abundance coming from a position of privilege should understand key issues that and unity of the American people. is the spookiest apartment in I would just like to clarify that a with the living rooms of other the air to spoil or to grow stale, and No matter whether or not you one that plagues immigrants from of individual freedoms, both social given that I was born in the United the United States involves itself in. Boston. So please strap in, grab ghost-town is very different from a ordinary college students, though a candle that accumulates wax but is think my apartment is spooky, I western nations, as well as non- and economic. However, in order to States; however, conversational This can include United Nations some of last year’s candy corn, and graveyard. Please get that straight; I this is of course, by design. By seldom lit. More concerningly, you definitely recommend trying to find prepare yourself for a literary tour don’t need any false rumors floating putting foam, smiling skeleton see that no one has done anything a spooky apartment in your building of what the scariest home in the around about my spooky apartment decorations up over the holes in about this monstrosity. (I’m sure there are plenty around), Political Participation: Columbia Point region has to offer. lacking variety. You see, a the wall, hanging fake bats over the At this point, you may be or maybe even trying to start a Be warned, however, for this story graveyard houses only dead things. window with the blinds that never wondering: what’s so scary about a spooky apartment of your own! is not one for the faint of heart. Or On the other hand, a ghost-town has close, and by putting a Day of the coffee table that needs a little scrub If you decide to start your own, stomach. the potential for life, it just rarely Dead table runner over the sticky down? Wouldn’t that take you like you’re going to want some quotes is it an option or an obligation? As soon as you enter my sees it. Therefore, a ghost-town is a lemonade mess that has yet to have ten, maybe 15 minutes tops to from some reputable reviewers to apartment—if you dare—you will pretty eerie place. I would argue, as been cleaned up, you start to think clean? To those skeptics I retort: get yourself on the map. So far I’ve Maria Hickson me remains optimistic that some Americans, an idea that I look it’s understandable to be stressed, debates, and reading over mission be steered into my kitchen. Here, everyone who makes the mistake “aw, cute,” or “how festive!” isn’t the fact that no one has cleaned gotten “oh, well this place is...lived Contributing Writer of them will change their minds at forward to exploring further in a it’s completely inadvisable to avoid statements and campaign websites. you will come face to face with of going into my fridge would, that Masterfully, you are engrossed our coffee table in so long perhaps in,” from my friends, and “Abbey, Voting has always been the last minute and register to vote future article. However, it’s also the polls because of your anxieties. It’s daunting. Overwhelming, even. our first attraction. If you look once the sight of an empty jar of pickles in the knick-knacks around the the scariest part of all of this? We this is truly haunting,” from my important to me, ever since my before time runs out and they lose inaccurate to say that the popular The fact is, neglecting to vote Still, it’s necessary. again to your right, you will see a (no pickles, just the juice), a loose apartment, and I have distracted are practically living in a trash heap mom. mom first took me to the polls with their chance. As the election creeps vote “doesn’t matter.” because it stresses you out will Most students, I think, graveyard of meals past: remnants onion (why is it orange?), and the you from the most horrifying part what, because someone has a paper her when I was a child. I remember closer, however, I’ve found myself To some extent, the popular only hurt you in the long run. By understand exactly how vital voting lying in wait on the stovetop. The ends of several loaves of bread in a of the tour. You may not notice it at due at midnight? Because someone her telling me how important it growing less optimistic and more vote actually does help decide forfeiting your contribution to the is to a functioning democracy, even scraps anticipate a proper burial, Ziploc bag (I know these will come first, but after a few seconds spent has a midterm the next morning? was and explaining that to me As concerned with these peoples’ lack the presidency through the national consensus, you increase in the face of certain challenges. but how is a proper burial to come in handy someday) make for a in the living room, BOOM!— The table is clearly a symbol of a citizen of the United States, it was of drive to participate. electoral college. There is some the chances that the election results Overall, most students’ hang-ups her job to vote. Someday, she said, Voting is a privilege that so interplay between the votes cast by will favor someone who acts about voting revolved around it would be my job, too. As I grew few people have, and it’s arguably individuals and the votes cast by against your interests. specific difficulties that they faced, older, I started to consider voting the most impactful thing you can electors. In fact, most states require Besides stress, finding the either in the form of stress or time an obligation before anything else. do as a citizen. Why, then, do some electors to pledge to vote for the time to vote was another significant management. It’s important to I’ve always felt like I owe it to college students refuse to vote? I candidate who wins the popular concern for some students. “I’m remember that all of the stressors myself and my country to do my talked to a few students in an effort vote in their state. That is to say, too busy,” one student said, “I’m that might prevent you from voting part to elect politicians who will act to better understand the thought if you want your state’s electors to working, like, thirty hours a are manageable; the obstacles that in the best interest of its citizens, so process of non-voters. pledge to vote for your preferred week, I’m going to school, and stand in your way are avoidable. I try to stay as educated as possible The main anxiety of many candidate, the best thing you can do I’m trying to do all these online It’s challenging, but it’s not and do my best to engage with as of these students was that their to ensure that that happens is to get extracurriculars. I barely have time impossible. Mark the date in your many diverse opinions as I can. votes wouldn’t count. “Mostly, out and cast your vote on election to sleep, much less look up how to calendar and try your best to plan I want to be educated, I want to it’s the electoral college,” said one day. register to vote and take a trip to the around it. It’s okay to call in a rain contribute, and I want to make a student, referencing the fact that Another contributing factor polls. It makes me feel guilty, but check on a club meeting, or even to Steve S Medeiros difference. it’s the electoral college vote, not for some students was stress. I’m just overwhelmed and I feel skip a study session or two. Request Contributor However, I know that my view the popular vote, that decides the “While we like being able to have like I don’t have the time.” time off of work, ask for extensions of political action is not shared presidency. “I feel like the popular a say in the election, it is also very As someone who works a on projects and homework, explain Trick or treat! Trick or treat! Trick or treat! by everyone. I’ve always known vote doesn’t mean anything, so intimidating,” said one student, salary job alongside school and your situation to your professors. people who choose to “stay out of why even try? It’s not like my vote “that amount of pressure might extracurriculars, I completely Even setting aside ten minutes a politics,” avoid political discussions is actually counted towards the dissuade young people.” Voting is a understand the difficulties inherent day to catch up on politics is better and choose to remain impartial on election.” This was a sentiment huge responsibility, and with stakes in keeping a balanced life with than nothing. key issues. I understand, on some shared by others, too. “I live in a as high as these, it’s easy to be enough time to focus on things As a citizen of the United level, avoiding contentious political blue state,” said another student, nervous at the polls. For some, this like voting. I’m empathetic to the States, it’s your responsibility to discussions to evade conflict, but “The electoral college [delegate] is stress makes inaction appealing. struggle of finding time to vote, make it to the polls this November. refusing to vote? That’s something gonna vote blue, no matter who I “It’s far easier to just watch instead and I understand that it’s never Putting in the effort may seem I will always struggle to empathize put on the ballot. Why bother?” of acting,” added another student. as simple as setting aside an hour daunting, but it’s worth it. For with. Still, a lot of people that I On a personal note, I am I completely understand the or two to drop by the polls. It’s more information about voting in know are either unenthusiastic partially empathetic to these urge to avoid things that stress important to also factor in the Massachusetts, visit https://www. about voting, haven’t registered to concerns. It has long been a source you out. I’ve always been a huge time it takes to get there, to wait sec.state.ma.us/ele/. vote, or don’t plan on showing up of frustration for me that the United procrastinator, and I’m a big fan of in line, to cast your ballot, and to Ooh, so close..not 6 feet tho...sorry It’s a no for me dog.... You’re a champion. Well played. to the polls. States isn’t a direct democracy. I ignoring my problems in the hopes leave. On top of that, there’s the I’ve held out hope that, as believe that the electoral college that they will magically disappear issue of being politically aware time goes on, these people will belongs to an antiquated system on their own. Unfortunately, this is enough to even know who you realize that voter registration of voting that is contrary to the not a realistic approach, especially want to vote for. That alone often No longer an outcast for his disproportionately long arms, Timothy deadlines are approaching. 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