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Letter from the Editor

By Elise Scott(Opinion Editor) and Sheely Edwards(Assistant Opinion Editor)

he Utah State Legislature gathers during the first three U, much of which is dedicated to loan and scholarship programs. The months of every year to pass legislation both helpful and legislature also has power over almost every other aspect of student Tharmful to the people of Utah. For 45 days, legislators debate life, from wages and university funding to general education require- changes to the law that will shape the lives of every Utahn, both in ments and housing. the short and long term. But most students do not know this fact, Previous years have been no exception. In 2019, a bill was passed and they will go throughout their spring semester completely un- to mandates universities like the U to develop a campus safety plan aware of the new laws that might affect their tuition, housing and and training curriculum. A controversial bill was introduced that employment opportunities, let alone other aspects of their lives. In would change the parameters of free speech on campus. Another bill fact, while they may have opinions about presidential candidates or made the T.B. Bell Teaching Incentive Loans Program into a scholar- national political issues, over half of Utahns cannot even name their ship. U students ought to watch future changes closely, making sure local representatives. they are not made without their input. We’re here to help students catch up. Through our opinion pieces, Staying up to date on politics isn’t just important for political sci- we will call attention to who is doing what on Capitol Hill so that ence students — the interests of any major will be touched upon at students can better participate in the direction of the state’s future. one point or another. Legislation often addresses air quality, public Many students have already demonstrated concern about import- transit, the minimum wage, alcohol, e-cigarettes, rent control and ant issues like climate change, immigration reform and gun control. more. U students ought to take time to understand how the actions They must continue to make their voice heard by the people with the taken by legislators will impact everyday life. power to bring the local change they wish to see. They can also get involved — students who wish to influence pub- This year’s session begins on Jan. 27 and will last for 45 days. Last lic policy may testify at a hearing, hold a protest or volunteer with session, legislators introduced 842 bills and resolutions. Of these, a local advocacy group. They can also reach out to their legislators 574 were passed, with over 300 of them pushed through in the last by emailing them, calling them or even showing up to a town hall. week of the session. Over 900 bills have been filed for this year, and Students only need to set aside a few moments of their day to give each legislator will be racing to get theirs across the finish line. It is their input to decision-makers, but it helps to know who to call. The up to us to make sure that they give each vote the consideration it U campus falls within the districts of Rep. Brian King, Rep. Jennifer deserves. Dailey-Provost and Sen. Derek Kitchen. Many U students are repre- The University of Utah knows the importance of the legislative sented by these legislators as well as many others all over the state. session, hiring the governor’s former chief of staff to be their in- The legislative session is complicated, but we can’t just throw up house lobbyist and dedicating a U Alumni Association program to our hands in the face of that complexity. Effective activism requires engaging their network of volunteers to influence legislators. Cur- an understanding of the system and far too many bills are passed rent students can also lobby legislators through the ASUU Govern- without the scrutiny they deserve. We hope you will join our opinion ment Relations Board or as individuals — which they should, con- writers as we follow this session and weigh in on the changes that sidering that legislators run dozens of bills directly related to higher will most affect you. education every year. [email protected] Debates over large adjustments to education policy are well on @elisenicscott their way. Governor Herbert has recently proposed a tuition freeze on state institutions of higher education, which could have a huge [email protected] effect on students. Tuition at the U has consistently risen over the @sheelyedwards last decade and the Utah Code has an entire chapter dedicated to the 6 THE UTAH CHRONICLE news news JAN. 27, 2020 7 Students Continue to Plea for Safety Measures after Brophy’s $6,000 Retirement Party By Natalie Colby / Staff Writer Illustration by Izzy Schlegel

ale Brophy, former police chief of the University of Utah Police De- Unsafe U also posted a link to an article from The Salt Lake Tribune about partment, retired in October 2019 after four years of service to the the party. “This is just one example of how the University of Utah misman- Ddepartment and 25 years overall in law enforcement. The announce- aged money and disregards their responsibility to students. I am disgusted ment came after a controversial year as Lauren McCluskey was murdered with the University,” said user @gabrielle_korpas. on campus after several attempts at warning the police of her stalker and “Embarrassed to be an alumni. This is BS,” said user @karliebodine. several calls had been made for Brophy to be fired. Nelson said the $6,000 was specifically budgeted for employee events and Additionally, during his time as chief, there were three murders on cam- morale activities and it would not have necessarily gone to something else. pus and several more controversial events. Student outrage did not just come from the amount of money spent, In celebration of the former chief, UPD threw a retirement party on Oct. though. Makenna Montano, a health graduate from the U, was among those 13, 2019, with a price tag totaling almost $6,000, including around $4,000 on dissatisfied with not only the party but also Cheif Brophy’s service for the U Taco House and $300 on quesadillas for a department of a couple of hundred as a whole. people and select members of the community. “How do you honor a man with a record of turning over more than 50% “I’m no party planner, but I don’t think the average retirement costs 6K,” of U police staff and replacing them with West Valley coworkers, and lead- said Alexis Williams, a senior and chemistry major. “I’d maybe be okay with ership that had been formally disciplined for drunk driving and sexually ha- splurging that money on a respectable officer who actually deserved a retire- rassing subordinates at previous agencies?” She said, “To me, it was obvious ment like that, but not for this guy.” that Chief Brophy failed when it came to protecting Lauren McCluskey, and Communications Director Chris Nelson said the party was funded solely Ruth Watkins praised that failure as a success.” through donor money — no tuition dollars or taxpayer money was involved “I keep thinking that all of the criticism the U has been receiving lately, — and the party was meant to honor an officer who spent 25 years in public they’ll start acting right, but I stand corrected,” Williams said. service. Both Montano and Williams stated they were disappointed and disheart- In response to the party, Unsafe.U, an independent and anonymous or- ened to hear the news of the party. However, they were not surprised. ganization that is dedicated to raising awareness of safety issues on cam- “I felt shame for paying so much to a university that invests their funding pus, posted a question on their Instagram story asking followers how they this way,” Montano said. think the U could have better spent the money. Responses poured in and “Brophy was not a hero. His job performance was not worth that much many of them addressed safety issues on campus, saying things such as “by- money,” Williams said. stander training,” “a part-time victim-survivor advocate” and “cameras for Despite criticism, Nelson said the U has actively listened to students and the MHC.” One student even pointed out that the money could help pay a worked to address their concerns. semester of their tuition at least. “The university’s budget in its entirety is a $5 billion organization and the “Put it toward the McCluskey lawsuit, put it towards the department of university in the last year has put upwards of $7 million towards safety,” he safety, put it towards giving a deserving officer a raise to reward him, put said. the excess money towards toilet paper that is more than 1-ply sandpaper,” Nelson emphasized the U is going in an entirely different direction with Williams said. replacing the police chief and added additional oversight through the new Nelson said he can understand students’ frustration and acknowledges chief safety officer. They will be working on improving culture, safety and the comments they made about how the money should have been spent as processes in the police department, as well as other campus safety concerns. legitimate. [email protected] “It was a decision that department made, I did not make that decision so @natalie__news I’m not necessarily going to justify it,” Nelson said. 8 THE UTAH CHRONICLE news news JAN. 27, 2020 9

AreAre UU SAFE?SAFE? STUDENTS FOR ACTION FOCUSED EMPOWERMENT By Joseph Moss / Staff Writer Illustration by Jonny Faeth

tudents for Action Focused Empowerment is experienced. For example, last Monday [Jan. 13] we that trust within the university. If they aren’t trying a newly formed student-led group at the Uni- had a discussion session. There, about 10-15 stu- to rebuild that trust, we don’t have increased com- DO U Sversity of Utah. Their goal is to “improve the dents attended, and we also had Lt. Jason Hinojo- munication with faculty members and students FEEL overall perception of safety, the culture related to sa, the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, around campus. So we are trying to bring back that SAFE? safety, and raise overall standards of safety.” and Jason Ramirez, the dean of students. They all trust,” Rohjai said. “We are mostly trying to foster “It started off just hearing about a lot of the safe- came and were asked a lot of questions, some about a safe and positive environment around the univer- ty issues around campus,” said Aarushi Rohjai, the the police department, some about how to make a sity so that trust can be rebuilt with students and president of SAFE. “I thought it’d be interesting better connection between the faculty members faculty.” to have a group of students that could help raise there,” Rohjai said. To make sure to meet those goals, SAFE will awareness about safety on campus and increase “Recently reading the news about the party that work on responding to someone reporting directly our communication so that more students are was thrown for the departing safety chief, the U to them. “First, we would categorize which SAFE aware of the resources that are on campus. From spent a lot of money on that, and it was really frus- committee that event would [be] most specific to. there, I spoke with a few faculty and mentors and trating,” said Ethan Peterson, a sophomore in com- Once we’ve done that — since there’s a specific they suggested that I start an organization.” puter science on what the group should discuss. faculty-mentor that has their hand in that specific The executive board consists of Rohjai as Pres- “I’ve had a lot of friends report professors say- safety concern — we would take that concern to ident, “Tim Harris our vice president, and Sabah ing racist or sexist things so maybe a more obvi- that mentor and use their connection to act upon Sial as the treasurer. The three of us have been ous way for students in those situations to report that,” Rohjai said. “Since we have these faculty working together to recruit more students, get them. Which I feel a lot of students don’t do/know mentors being a part of each committee, we have a more faculty on board and raise awareness to cam- about,” said Amy Zhan, a senior in biology, about direct connection with administration so that will pus safety overall,” Rohjai said. things the group should address in their meetings. help in enacting change quickly.” “We have five different committees dedicated SAFE, however, wants to make a change no mat- SAFE has platforms on Instagram, Twitter and to specific concerns around campus. We have the ter the issue “through discussion sessions, forums, Facebook, and the group can be found on Campus mental health committee, dating culture, campus tabling is also a great way, but largely just by build- Connect for more information. To report some- infrastructure awareness, students and campus po- ing that connection,” Rohjai said. thing directly to SAFE, visit their contact page or lice communication and diverse inclusion on cam- “We want to be very collaborative with all the send them a message through their email. pus,” Rohjai said. “Each of those committees will resources on campus,” she said. “We’re really try- [email protected] focus on that specific concern and within those, ing to branch out and get it so all different student @jamattheu they’ll have about five, 10, 15 students that will be groups can collaborate together to hopefully teach working on one committee as well as an advisor together.” to help work with them. Together they will help Another aim for SAFE is building trust within the spread awareness about that one safety concern.” campus community. They are spreading awareness “by having forums “There have been a lot of different events going and group discussions with faculty who are more on around campus and I feel we have lost a lot of 10 THE UTAH CHRONICLE sports sports JAN. 27, 2020 11

The Red Rocks Welcome Paulson By Sammy Mora / Asst. Sports Editor Photos by Kiffer Kreveling his year’s University of Utah Red Rocks gymnastics team is and figure out a way to get things done, and she loved the fight. She full of new faces. Abby Paulson is one of the young gym- hit her face and was crying, but then got out there and did what she Tnasts who has already made an early impact for this year’s was supposed to do,” Brandon said. team. When it became time for Abby to make her decision on where to In her first two meets as a Red Rock, Paulson has scored a 9.90 take her talents, the choice was easy. on both of her beam routines and a 9.80 or above on both of her “I was looking at Utah and some other schools, but when I first floor routines. visited here I just fell in love. The mountains are so pretty and so While she has shown people what she brings to the table so early much different,” Abby said. “The program and the history of ev- in the season the Anoka, Minnesota native shares how she got erything as well as being intrigued by the equipment and how nice bored with other sports growing up. everything was but I also loved the coaching staff and everything.” “From a young age, I didn’t really like any other sports. I was When she told her father her plans for college, he was happy bored and I was very ambitious with gymnastics, so that kinda to see his daughter go to a program that they had supported even drove me. I started training 20 hours a week when I was four and before Abby was being recruited. that was when I started my elite path,” Paulson said. “We had been fans of Utah when she was young, and she’d always Once she settled into gymnastics, Paulson climbed the ranks. By really wanted to go to Utah, so when she was making that decision 2017, she had become a member of the USA Senior National Team. — and she made it at a young age — I was very comfortable with She also had qualified for both the P&G National Championship it,” Brandon said. “I loved the area and the team and the support and the U.S. Classic. they get from the community. We were very excited that she made At the U.S. Classic in 2017, Paulson finished the all-around that decision.” competition in second place and her floor routine earned her fifth The Paulson family made sure they were at both of Abby’s first place. At the 2017 City of Jesolo Trophy in Italy, she won the floor times competing in the Huntsman Canter. They were in attendance event and finished in third in the all-around. At the 2019 Region 4 for the Red Rocks Preview in early December and the first home Championships, Paulson took home three event titles including meet of the season versus Kentucky. all-around and beam. She took second on the bars and floor at the While her career at Utah is still in the beginning phases, Abby’s same event. goal remains in line with the other members of this Red Rocks Competing at a high level is something her family is used to. team. “The whole team, as well as my goal, is for us to be national Paulson’s father, Brandon, won an Olympic silver medal in 1996 for champs,” Abby said. Greco-Roman wrestling. For Brandon, his words for his daughter are simple: enjoy the Brandon could tell that his daughter was determined and focused ride because it’ll be over before you know it. on her craft from a young age. Once when Abby was warming up “You only get a certain amount of time to do your gymnastics. for her upcoming floor routine during a qualifying meet for the U.S. You have a few years left and try to enjoy every minute of it,” Bran- Classic, she missed her landing on her double back and landed on don said. “But also try to reach your goals and try to work as hard her face. Abby was the first one to perform on the floor so she had as you can for the next few years to try to reach your personal goals a small amount of time to wipe away her tears and regain her com- and the team goals that you have. Use the time wisely because they posure before performing. Abby then performed her routine and are going to go quick and of course to always love the fight.” landed her double back for the first time in competition. [email protected] “For me, that was just huge. I have a saying of ‘love the fight,’ @s_mora99 where you have to go with the bad stuff and change your attitude 12 THE UTAH CHRONICLE sports sports JAN. 27, 2020 13

Moving Towards Pay his week, The Chronicle's sports desk took on the topic of Ethan Pearce the new CBA for the WNBA and how the deal stacks up ver- The pay of WNBA athletes compared to their NBA counterparts Tsus the NBA. has been an issue for a while. For many reasons, the female athletes have always been paid less than the men. The players can only be Equality in the WNBA Mallory Arnold paid a percentage of the money the league brings in, so that’s the Pay disparities for women and men have been a big topic for all first issue. jobs, specifically for professional athletes. With the United States The NBA brings in a huge amount of money, especially compared Women’s National Soccer team leading the discussion right now, to the WNBA. According to WSN.com, the NBA brings in about $7.4 the WNBA has shifted its focus. This past week, the WNBA has billion per year. The WNBA league makes only $60 million in reve- By Mallory Arnold & Ethan Pearce / Staff Writers made changes to their CBA agreement so that women in the Na- nue. The least valuable NBA team, the Memphis Grizzlies, is worth Illustration by Alex Garcia tional Basketball Association can get paid more. This agreement $1.2 billion by itself. The NBA salary cap is $109.14 billion while the will last eight years and starts in the upcoming 2020 season. WNBA’s will sit at just $1.3 million after the new CBA is adopted. “There are significant gains all across the board in this new agree- The NBA’s highest-paid player, Stephen Curry, will make almost ment, and everything is in place for our players and the league to $40 million this season. The WNBA’s Brittany Griner makes just thrive,” WNBPA Executive Director Terri Jackson said in a state- $113,500. ment. These numbers are so lopsided that many WNBA players take to So what exactly is a CBA? CBA stands for collective bargaining playing overseas during the offseason. They sign with clubs in Chi- agreement. It essentially is an agreement that puts salary caps, na, Europe and Australia to gain some extra money because their trades and roster size on all teams/players in the NBA or WNBA. WNBA checks just aren’t cutting it. Changing this agreement is a big step as the league’s highest paid These are just the facts of the situation, but this isn’t unusual. players were getting around $117,500 — which will increase to For a league as new as the WNBA, this is par for the course. New $215,000. The league salary cap will jump from $996,100 to $1.3 leagues go through this process before they finally begin to turn a million. large profit. This happened with the NBA, NFL, MLB and pretty The NBA’s salary cap is $109.14 million, so this puts the wom- much every professional league before. The WNBA was founded in en’s league $107.84 million behind them. Last year, the average pay 1996, and since then, teams have been moving, folding and adding for an NBA player was $7.7 million, but for a WNBA player, it was frequently. Until the league catches on with the fans, it will contin- $116,000. While this change is huge in decreasing the pay gap, is ue to struggle. The NBA has done a good job of trying to push its it still too large? By paying these women more, the WNBA is hop- sister league to grow. Every year, more and more games are put on ing to increase competitiveness and has delegated more money to TV and advertised to the fans in an attempt to gain more popularity, the marketing aspect of the sport. Usually, the issue with women’s and while it’s been slow going, there is progress being made. TV rat- sports is not enough marketing. This change should help fans to ings jumped by 64% last season, and game attendance is fluctuating notice more players. Overall, players are getting a 53% increase in but slowly increasing from year to year. pay and maternity benefits. So with all of these numbers showing that the money just doesn’t WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike said to CNBC, “We found match up, why are the WNBA players asking for more? Truth is, common ground in areas that confirmed the league’s and the play- they aren’t. They just want their percentage of pay to be equal to ers’ intentions to not only make meaningful improvements in the NBA. In the men’s league, about half the league’s revenue goes working conditions and overall professional experience, but also to toward paying the athletes. In the WNBA, it’s only about 25%. If improve the business with strategic planning and intentional mar- adopted, this new CBA would change that, making their percentage keting that will keep the WNBA front and center year-round.” more comparable to the NBA. And if the league does catch on, more This year has been a big year for female athletes in the basketball fan engagement, TV deals and ticket sales will go a long way to final- world overall as Nike started selling college jerseys for women’s ly paying our female athletes what they deserve. basketball too. Oregon Duck player Sabrina Ionescu's jersey sold [email protected] out within hours of being up. @e_pearce_ [email protected] @mallory_kae 14 THE UTAH CHRONICLE arts arts JAN. 27, 2020 15 Dine or Dash: A Starry Night of Sophistication, Balance and Refined Flavors at Saola

BY KATE BUTTON / STAFF WRITER PHOTO COURTESY OF KATE BUTTON

tepping into Saola, a recently opened new Asian restaurant to see her passion for bringing people together over a shared in Cottonwood Heights, I was immediately transported meal. “The only thing that helps you survive in this industry is Sto a new world. Filled with gold accents, marble tabletops, passion,” Nguyen said. Although this restaurant was originally pink neon lights and the aromas of delicious food cooking, I inspired by Vietnamese street food, Saola elevates these knew my time at Saola would be well spent. influences and brings them to new levels, truly leaning into their own “rare star” elements. THE INGREDIENTS With everything from pho and sushi to curries and banh mi While the decor of the restaurant showcases a more sandwiches, there is truly something to satisfy every palate. To sophisticated air, the food is the true standout. Saola, which begin the night, my friend and I tried the pagoda roll and citrus translates to “rare star,” embraces the rarity of their new and slaw. The pagoda roll was light, yet just filling enough with its modern takes on various Asian cuisines — including influences use of tofu. Then the citrus slaw — full of grapefruit, jicama and from Vietnam, China, Korea, Singapore and more. mint — served as a great palate cleanser and was beautifully Diem Nguyen and her husband Tuan Vu founded Saola as their refreshing. last main project before retiring. The couple also owns Pho Thin, Next, as we moved into the entrée round, we ordered the located in Sugarhouse, and they previously owned Indochine, Everest roll, the imperial roll and the tao roll, and we tried their another Asian restaurant that was located at the bottom of vegan pho. As a vegetarian, I was happy to see so many options Presidents’ Circle until they sold it in 2018. With Saola, Nguyen that cater to more restricted diets, and with my friend alongside wanted to have “one last adventure” in the restaurant industry. me, it was clear to see that the vegan and vegetarian items were While growing up, Nguyen always said that she would never work executed at the same high quality as the other menu items. The in a restaurant, but now after 20 years in the business, it is easy tao roll elegantly paired the tempura vegetables with avocado 16 THE UTAH CHRONICLE arts arts JAN. 27, 2020 17

By Katelyn Collett / Staff Writer and a spicy sauce to truly round out a wide range of textures within $15-25 range and each of the sushi rolls clock in around $10 apiece. Photo Courtesy of Jenny Wilson a single bite. As our waiter pointed out, each item on the menu is For students living in Salt Lake City, Saola might be slightly out of the designed by Nguyen and Vu to have “sweet, savory and spicy elements way, but the drive is definitely worth it. If you are a commuter student, in one dish.” Then, as I dug into the vegan pho, I was surprised at just or you’re driving back after a day of skiing, Saola is the perfect place to how crispy the tofu remained despite being submerged in a ginger grab some quality food. broth. Full of vegetables and topped with aromatics, this pho felt like Complete with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, Saola the perfect thing to have whether you’re recovering from a cold or if you beautifully caters to individuals with special diets while still providing have just wrapped up a day of skiing. The perfected blend of flavors that high-quality options that showcase their blend of sweet, savory and Saola provides is extended into their cocktails — we tried their lychee spicy elements within each bite. cosmo and lemongrass mojito, which only further demonstrated this restaurant’s ability to perfectly refine intricate flavors. RECOMMENDATIONS To round out the night, we enjoyed the affogato vietnamita. With As Nguyen and Vu already own Pho Thin, they have clearly mastered Vietnamese coffee poured over vanilla ice cream with condensed milk, their pho recipe, and I loved the vegan pho that I had as my entree. The this dessert was the perfect end to the night. Its mix of a traditional pagoda roll was a great, light appetizer, and I would definitely order the Italian recipe with Vietnamese ingredients again spoke to Saola’s unique tao roll again as it elegantly showcases Saola’s balance of sweet, savory recipe craftmanship. and spicy elements. If you can’t handle the spice, there are plenty of other options available. Then, with courses that cater to various dietary THE VERDICT restrictions, I’m sure you can find something here to love. In case it wasn’t clear, my time at Saola was filled with delicious food that was beautifully comforting and refreshing. The entrées were 5/5 stars incredibly filling — we had lots of leftovers to look forward to — and they were balanced through their usage of traditional vegetables and Saola is located at 7307 S Canyon Center Parkway, Cottonwood spices. Heights, UT 84121. While the interior of Saola felt a bit more upscale than what I was Dine in and takeout at saola-slc.com expecting, the pricing for all their meals was very reasonable given the [email protected] quality and quantity of food provided. Most entrée dishes were in the @kateabutton 18 THE UTAH CHRONICLE arts arts JAN. 27, 2020 19

alt Lake City boasts a diverse arts culture scene that includes museums, Integrating with the U Going Backstage with live music, arts festivals and more. Yet, one aspect of the arts that is of- This season, Bennett has been trying to integrate the podcast with U faculty Sten overlooked by many is theater. Pioneer Theatre Company is looking by interviewing two professors with hopes for more. The company’s current to change this through their podcast, giving listeners a high-end and insider season opened with “Cagney,” a musical about 20th-century silver screen star look at how professional theater is made. James Cagney. “We had Andrew Nelson from film studies come and talk about the PTC’s Podcast Cagney,” Bennett said. “I sat down with him and talked to him about the gold- About Pioneer Theatre Company en age of Hollywood, James Cagney and his movies.” The Pioneer Theatre Company is one of four professional theater compa- Pioneer Theatre Company recently wrapped on “Lifespan of a Fact,” and By Oakley Burt nies in Utah. The group resides in the Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Bennett sat down with U professor Avery Holton for the podcast. “We knew building on the University of Utah campus. “Theater began there in 1962 and we had to talk to a journalist because it’s so much about facts versus misin- Illustration by Alex Garcia was built to look like the old Salt Lake Theatre,” said Matthew Bennett, Assis- formation,” Bennett said. “It seemed like a shame not to talk to someone in tant Business Manager of the Pioneer Theater Company. “Originally, the Salt journalism.” Lake Theatre was built in 1860, but burned down in 1928. The facade of our Bennett also plans to be more involved with the U’s Department of Theatre building is meant to look like it.” in the future and feature them on the podcast. “We’re going to be sharing a Once the Pioneer Theatre Company’s building was completed, it was ded- space with them soon,” he said. “We already have some overlap with our cos- icated as the professional state theater of Utah. As time went on, the theater tume studio, the people that work for the Department of Theatre sometimes gained remarkable success as performing arts were in higher demand. By 1984, build and design for us.” the Pioneer Theatre Company was fully professionalized under its second ar- tistic director, Charles Morley. “He came in, and at that time we began writing Looking Ahead mostly union contracts for actors and bringing actors from around the coun- The podcast is still growing its audience, but he hopes to get it out to more try,” Bennett, who has worked in some capacity for the company since 2005, people who are curious and want to know more about how theater is made. said. “My vision for it is to be like Blu-Ray extras. That’s really what I think it should Since its professionalization, the company has continually upheld its repu- be,” Bennett said. He’s also striving to break through to more students at the tation for producing quality theater and was the first regional theater in the U and the community through the podcast. “I think a lot of people can go country to earn the right to produce “Les Misérables” for the 2006-07 season. through their career at the University of Utah and not know that we exist More recently, the company has branched out, creating a new play-by-play down here. It’s easy to miss, but students can come and get cheaper tickets series and the Pioneer Theatre Company Podcast in 2015. and they can see some Broadway-caliber theater.” All seasons of the Pioneer Theatre Company podcast are available for Behind the Curtain streaming on Apple and Buzzsprout. The theater’s schedule and tickets for “This is our fifth session technically, and I have to credit it to Joe Nemrow,” their current production of “Mary Stuart” can be found here. Bennett said. “He was an intern who showed up over the summer for mar- [email protected] keting and pitched the idea.” Bennett was receptive to the idea, and thus the @oakley_burt podcast was born. In the beginning, they used spare audio equipment from the company’s sound designer. Now, they record at the J. Willard Marriott Library at the U, recording about nine episodes per season. “We try to plan as much as we can in advance, but there’s some serendipity to it,” Bennett said. “We try to give people some insights into the theater-mak- ing process, so I’ve interviewed designers, music directors, playwrights and actors.” Bennett interviewed noted musical composer Frank Wildhorn, screenwriter John Patrick Shanley and actor John Jellison for the podcast. On his conver- sation with Jellison, Bennett said, “I think it was special because he’s such a veteran, acting his entire life he just had such a breadth of experience to give.” 20 THE UTAH CHRONICLE arts arts JAN. 27, 2020 21

“My personal life is a disaster.” -Halsey

e're almost a month into 2020 and their heads of her. The track ends with a famous lutely beautiful. some of the biggest names in the mu- Clementine (Kate Winslet) dialogue from “Eter- What I’ve always admired about Halsey’s music Wsic industry are kicking off the de- nal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”: “I’m just a is her ability to be completely honest through her cade with heart-wrenching, introspective albums. f---ed up girl who’s looking for my own peace of art. She doesn’t joke around and she always tells From Selena Gomez’s honest “Rare” to Eminem’s mind. Don’t assign me yours.” As the album un- it like it is. This album is a beautiful testament to surprise “Music to Be Murdered By,” it seems the folds, Halsey explores the inner workings of her that notion. “More” is her most intimate song to decade is starting with a wave of long-awaited re- own mind, ultimately hoping to find her own date, dedicated to her struggles with endometrio- turns from various artists. Halsey — or, as listen- peace. sis and fertility. In her interview with Zane Lowe, ers will know her after her latest album, Ashley What often makes pop music remarkable is the the artist opened up about how the fading of the Frangipane — is among those artists, releasing combination of vague ideas and addicting lyrics track is set to sound like a sonogram. her third studio album, “Manic,” on Jan. 17. that allows listeners to apply each song to their The album comes after a three-year wait from own experiences. However, Halsey’s album hits Witness to Halsey’s Catharsis her last release, “Hopeless Fountain Kingdom.” hard because it is so personal to her. Songs such The 16-track album is an introspective view of While Halsey has released various singles in the as “You should be sad” — a smooth, angry tem- the artist’s life. Halsey is completely transparent meantime, like her chart breaking “Without Me,” po with strong guitar and fierce lyrics like, “no, with listeners, which is exactly what makes it so it’s obvious she’s put in a lot of work into this al- you’re not half the man that you think you are” addicting to listen to. This album is not meant bum. For those who haven’t followed her since — and “Without Me” don’t leave much to the to be an explanation, but rather a reflection. In the beginning, Halsey has always been a bit of imagination when it comes to the muse behind “Still Learning,” the artist says, “I’m still learning enigma, even to her most dedicated fans. “Manic” the music, but somehow it makes the songs much to love myself,” and makes it clear that she’s not introduces us to the real Halsey — the good, the more impactful. making excuses, but paving her way just like the bad and everything that makes her who she is. The album, though, is not for or about anyone rest of us. All of it is very deliberate. except Halsey. Her experiences, her feelings and In a tweet, she said, “I’ve gone my whole life Redefining Halsey her thoughts are all drawn out very clearly for lis- struggling to accept this part of me and I made art “My personal life is a disaster,” Halsey said in teners. “3am” is reminiscent of Paramore and the out of it. I feel happy.” Halsey is no longer Halsey an interview with Zane Lowe. “Manic” as a whole most manic song on the album — a ferocious spit- alone — but her and Ashley Frangipane at once, is a commentary on said personal life — address- fire about figuring stuff out. “929,” my personal and she’s damn proud of it. Halsey is inspiring and ing her struggles with bipolar disorder, endome- favorite on the album, can easily be characterized honest. Her approach to writing and sharing her- triosis, bad relationships and more. In the same as a spoken word poem. While some may claim self with fans is something that will always keep 'Manic' vein as Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez before her, Halsey is going through too many genres in one her on my list of favorite artists. “Manic” is every- Halsey has done something remarkable with this album, I think it’s precisely what she meant to thing she needed it to be, which is precisely why A RADICAL CHASE FOR CATHARSIS mixed-genre album: redefine the image the media do. Each song, alone or in consideration with the I love it. By Palak Jayswal / Arts Editor has assigned to her by taking her narrative into entire album, represents a different facet of who [email protected] her own hands. she is. In fact, Halsey takes some definitive risks. @palak_jayswal Photos by Justin Prather Starting with the album opener, “Ashley,” she With “Finally // beautiful stranger,” we get a taste reintroduces herself to listeners, slowly but surely of her soft, gentle music. There’s no bite, which is erasing any preconceived ideas they may have in uncharacteristic for her love songs, and it’s abso- 22 THE UTAH CHRONICLE opinion opinion JAN. 27, 2020 23 Trump’s Environmental Deregulation Will Have Long-Lasting Consequences By Kennedie Starr / Staff Writer Graphics by Piper Armstrong

here is no question about President Trump’s dedication to canals and land management plans are too sizeable to not have a eroding critical environmental regulations and procedures. thoughtful process in place. Trump may think of this regulation as a TFrom shrinking treasured monuments in our backyard to purg- waste of money, but this does not recognize the advantages of careful ing greenhouse gas emissions standards, his administration has mas- courses of action. NEPA isn’t a “regulatory nightmare” — it’s an op- tered the art of deregulation. The running list of poor environmental portunity to correct bad ideas and prevent public health crises. policies and bad decision-making will leave longstanding impressions Without regulations in place, a project’s projected social and on our climate, land, air and water well after his eventual exit from economic benefits are moot. Will the United States’ job growth and office. GDP matter in the long run if basic needs are threatened and the land To kick off the new year, Trump is determined to grind down one of becomes too contaminated for humans to use? The economic argu- our greatest environmental safeguards, the National Environmental ment behind the weakening of environmental regulations is weak. An Policy Act (NEPA). It’s known as the “Magna Carta of Federal envi- economy can’t exist, jobs can’t be created and sectors can’t grow on an ronmental laws” and has been at work for 50 years, keeping the United uninhabitable earth. One of the main goals of NEPA is to “create and States more secure from environmental threats. NEPA has some of maintain conditions under which man and nature can exist in pro- the more underappreciated procedures in place, but it is monumental ductive harmony.” Trump’s simple characterization of NEPA as “big because it requires agencies to consider the negative impacts of a pro- government” is mistaken. posed project, idea or action before moving forward. NEPA also allows Governor Herbert’s praise for this administration’s “efforts to for public comment on actions that could have damaging environmen- streamline NEPA” does not take into account the benefits of the policy tal, social and economic outcomes. Creating this avenue for the public nor the chaos that these changes could create. Our officials should to provide input was one of the best things to come out of the Nixon want more processes for public input to take place, not less. As the administration, and trimming NEPA in 2020 should be considered Wasatch Front’s air quality continues to threaten our well-being, hazardous and un-American. Utahns should demand more careful projects and development that Trump claims that NEPA creates too many delays which “waste considers the environment first. Our governor should instead cele- money, keep projects from breaking ground, and deny jobs to our brate the principles of NEPA and apply them more broadly. nation’s incredible workers.” However, it’s important to remember Eroding NEPA will point the United States towards instability. A that those “delays” stem from allowing people to have a voice in the president who is a loyal friend to coal, oil and development should be process and requiring agencies to consider a proposal’s wide range troubling to us all. Widespread deregulation efforts make environmen- of impacts. The value of transparent and responsible government is tal advocacy feel pointless as we reach tipping points and cross thresh- greater than expedited government projects. olds that set the earth on an inhabitable path. Eco-anxiety bubbles up It is extremely valuable to require thinking before doing, which after realizing that even if we one day get a leader who supports sound is essentially what NEPA mandates through Environmental Impact environmental policy, it could be too late for preventative action. Statements and assessments. Poor project design is costly. Spills are [email protected] costly. Terrible air and water quality are costly. Considering possi- @KennedieEliz ble consequences can lead to savings. Constructing highways, dams, 24 THE UTAH CHRONICLE opinion opinion JAN. 27, 2020 25 How We Talk About Sexual Addiction in Utah "Recently, while talking By Lynda Maxfield with a local sex-addiction Illustration by Alex Garcia therapist, I was shocked hy is it socially acceptable to say “I am an alcoholic” but re- Sexual Compulsives Anonymous, Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous and Sex- pugnant to say “I am a sex addict”? It is because sexual addic- ual Recovery Anonymous. Less well-known is Sexaholics Anonymous Lifeline, to learn their clinic Wtion is confusing and often misunderstood whereas in alco- a 2008 offshoot of SA headquartered here in Utah. holism there is clarity: both alcoholic and sober have explicit meanings. Although it frequently and wrongfully happens in Utah, sexual addiction In Utah, admitting to being an alcoholic dovetails nicely with the stance cannot simply be dismissed as a moral failing. It is an impulse control disorder of the religious majority that drinking alcohol is wrong, lowering the that requires specialized professional counseling to achieve sobriety and is experiences predictable overall shame and social stigma that these people face. usually coupled with participation in a 12-step recovery program. There is neither such clarity nor any buffer for those who suffer from Addicts are often shamed and blamed by those closest to them for having spikes, twice each year." sexual addiction. For them, shame and confusion are constant compan- this disorder, making a difficult subject increasingly harder to talk about. Sexu- ions. Scholars and mental health professionals have argued for years al addiction is brutally painful to navigate, often more so than other addictions, whether sexual addiction is even a mental health condition. If that isn’t because addicts frequently break trust and violate the agreed-upon boundar- confusing enough, competing definitions of sexual sobriety further cloud ies of intimate relationships. Speaking from experience, you absolutely cannot personal stories (several by Utahns) bravely shared in the hopes of helping the issue. predict how you will react to this kind of betrayal. While it’s common for part- others. While only one Alcoholics Anonymous program exists (within one ners and close family members to respond with shame and blame, these are Utah needs less censored sharing and more emotionally honest conver- definition of sobriety), many sexual addiction recovery programs exist unhelpful and ruthlessly unkind reactions that shut down communication and sations about sexual addiction. It is a widespread condition, and those who with multiple, competing definitions of sexual sobriety. Twelve-step or- disrupt potential relational healing. struggle with it deserve the opportunity to work through recovery transpar- ganizations include Sexaholics Anonymous, Sex Addicts Anonymous, Not a sex addict? Good for you. But this does not mean you are a better ently with our compassion, not our condescension or condemnation. person. It means you have different life struggles. Still, you should learn about Recently, while talking with a local sex-addiction therapist, I was shocked it and help change how we talk about it in Utah. Accepting that sexual addic- to learn their clinic experiences predictable spikes, twice each year. If you tion exists and talking about it does not mean you endorse the bad decisions have guessed, as I did, that one of these spikes occurs at the turn of the addicts make in the throes of their addiction — it means you’re real. Healing new year, then we are wrong together. Instead, these triggering events are is attainable. Addicts can find sobriety and embrace the life they long for, and, the semi-annual conference sessions held by The Church of Jesus Christ of although scarred, partners can heal from betrayal trauma. Intimate relation- Latter-day Saints. ships can survive and become stronger. Because sexual addiction is an impulse control disorder, it cannot be We can and must change how we talk about sexual addiction in Utah. Ig- “fixed” by one’s efforts to adhere to a strict moral code, but failure to con- noring it out of fear or embarrassment will not banish the disorder from our form to the church’s moral code equates to “moral failure” for many. Until midst. Recent changes in disease classification will serve to shift public, pri- the distinction between moral failure and impulse control disorder is made vate and professional conversations away from arguments over whether or clear to church members by church leaders, member-addicts will continue not it is a legitimate disorder and towards discussions over how to help people to have one shame-filled experience after another in a church where striv- who struggle with it. In June 2018, the inclusion of Compulsive Sexual Behav- ing for (and often lying about) perfection is the status quo. ior Disorder to the International Classification of Diseases was proposed by Sexual addiction is a Latter-day Saint crisis that many males and an in- the World Health Organization and agreed upon by member states becomes creasing number of females struggle to overcome. Like alcoholism, sobriety effective Jan. 1, 2022. This diagnostic change will validate the challenges many from sexual addiction is possible. I can’t help but wonder: how many among addicts face, increase the intensity of scholarly research and encourage more us are living dual lives, entangled in sexual addiction, yearning for a life of vulnerable social discussions about the issues surrounding sexual addiction. authenticity and acceptance? I believe the number is much greater than If you live in Utah and want to talk openly about your sexual addiction, we might guess. So, be the change. Challenge the status quo. Learn about brace yourself for pursed lips, somber frowns and squinty eyes — people will sexual addiction and start talking about it. The chances are high that it will react as if talking about the disorder makes it contagious. While avoiding the touch your life someday. Become informed, learn to spot the signs, and for topic altogether might make us all feel purer, doing so feeds its social stigma. the love of all that is human and good in this world — learn how to talk On the other hand, talking about it raises awareness, reducing its shame and about it kindly and compassionately. stigma. [email protected] Some Utahns are doing just this. Kudos to radio personality, Casey Scott, and University of Utah assistant professor, Dr. Matt Woolley, for co-hosting KSL’s new podcast, “Project Recovery,” which invites open discussions about addiction. Similarly, the “UnashamedUnafraid” podcast features intensely 26 THE UTAH CHRONICLE photos of the month photos of the month JAN. 27, 2020 27

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON HEAD COACH MIKE HOPOKINS YELLS AT THE REFEREE AFTER A CALL DURING AN NCAA BASKETBALL GAME VS. THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH AT THE JON M. HUNTSMAN CENTER IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH ON THURSDAY, JAN. 23, 2020. (PHOTO BY KIFFER CREVELING | THE DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE)

JIMMY CHIN AND CHAI VASARHELYI VISIT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH TO SPEAK FOR THE MUSE THEME YEAR ON “VISION” AT KINGSBURY HALL IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH ON THURSDAY, JAN. 23, 2020. (PHOTO BY KIFFER CREVELING | THE DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE)