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Prairie State College February 14th, 2017 Volume 65, Issue 3 Miracle: The Patriots and Patriotism Ramon Morgan Dreamers without Borders protesting President Trump’s Eduardo Lopez Staff Writer executive order, the Travel 2017 Super Bowl was one Staff Writer Ban that banned Muslims from of the greatest, if not the greatest several countries from entering Imagine moving to a new football game everplayed. country with your spouse and 8 and leaving the United States of month old baby with a dream to The NFL’s #1 offense, The America. Gaga also performed have a better life for them. The , went up against the “Born This Way” supporting LGBTQ community and sending emotions you endure because you NFL’s #1 defense, The New England a very clear message to the to brave new territories, you learn Patriots. It was an amazing matchup. The Falcons leader, Matt Ryan, was United States VP, Mike Pence. to survive differently, and learn the named the Most Valuable Player To the massive crowd she belted languages and laws of the land in by the . out “No matter gay, straight, or order to fulfill that dream. Ryan finished the 2016 NFL season bi / Lesbian, transgendered life For some like me, this throwing a league low 7 interceptions / I’m on the right track baby / I wasn’t a dream. This was my in 16 games earning the nickname was born to survive / No matter reality. I was that baby. My parents Matty Ice. Patriots Tom black, white or beige / Chola or made the biggest decision of their Brady, who many analysts see as the orient made / I’m on the right life and they moved to , IL. greatest player of this generation, track baby / I was born to be I applied during the summer Photo Courtesy of Eduardo Lopez had a lot to prove for the 2016 brave.” Her entire set list was to a program called “Dreamers season. Brady was suspended by aimed more at protesting the without Borders.” This program Mexican heritage. the NFL 4 games after gameballs injustice the country is facing at was something that could help me Contrary to popular belief, were underinflated in the 2015 AFC the hands of its government, as in my journey to learn more about the program wasn’t just about Championship game. specific lyrics from each song the land of my birth, my family, seeing your family, but also about The Patriots had a lot to was used in her performance and could help my academic career. networking with other college prove this season. The team was medley. Well Played, Lady Gaga. The U.S.- students. The goal was to help stripped of its 2016 first round Gaga’s performance was watched Foundation’s “Dreamers without each other in any shape or form, NFL draft pick. was by 117.5 million viewers, and th became the second most watched Borders” is an educational and uniting us through education and in his 7 Super Bowl, and their halftime show behind Katy service learning program that seeks our . The first couple days initial possessions were very short offensive drives going 3 plays and Perry’s 2015 halftime show. to reconnect DACA Dreamers of was bout the entire group visiting museums and learning about outl one drive ended with a fumble Following the Halftime Mexican origin that lives in the show, The Falcons stared the Mexico as a whole and in the by LeGarrette Blount. The Falcons’ United States with their country second half of the game right following weeks, we broke into number one passing attack would of origin, for the purpose of where they left off, destroying groups that originated from certain take advantage of this. Matt Ryan contributing to their empowerment threw 2 touchdowns against the the Patriots. Matt Ryan threw a states. and professional development. Patriots; secondary, which struggled 6 yard pass to The group I was assigned to Well over 800 students early on. The Falcons thus took an and the score 28-3.The Patriots applied from across the United visited Universidad Autónoma del early 14-0 lead. The next possession needed a miracle. The next States for this opportunity of a Estado de México, where we were on offense Tom Brady drove The Patriots finally scored lifetime, as some people are not invited as guests to meet the Rector Patriots all the way to the red zone. a touchdown with 3:06 left as fortunate to travel back to the (what we consider the president But then he threw an interception to in the third quarter. The Pats country of their birth. Travel of the university) Dr. Jorge Olvera Robert Alford. Alford ran all the way would go on to score 4 straight between the United States and Garcia of UAEM. The group had to the other end zone for 82 yards, drives including two 2-point Mexico is not only expensive, but an amazing time getting to know the second longest interception return conversions. The Patriots shut also hard with travel restrictions about the university and for him to in Super Bowl history. New England out the Falcons high powered and issues with immigration get to know them.The “Dreamers” was 21-0. To some, the game offence to force an overtime occurring frequently; which is a also met with various politicians looked over. Only three team had for the first time in the Super Bowl’s 51 year history after a major concern as President Trump and talked about how the overcome a 10-point deficit in the 28-28 tie. The Patriots won the continues to threaten to build his government works in the Estado de Super Bowl, including the Patriots in 2014. Now they were down 21-0. At toss and selected to receive the wall, separating the U.S from Mexico. After the educational Haft time the Falcons led 21-3. ball. It was the beginning of the Mexico. end. In just eight plays in under requirements were met with the At halftime, Lady Gaga made Out of this pool of students, 4 minutes, Brady’s passing lead groups, the students were allowed a her performance a political stance, I was selected as one of the 100 the Patriots to the game winning to separate and were given time just like Beyoncé did last year, when recipients chosen that went to she performed her hit ‘Formation’ touchdown. On the 2 yard line to see their families. The feeling Mexico. I was so happy because while decked out in Black Panther James White ran it in for his I got the moment I saw my family so many have applied for this themed attire. Beyoncé, who third touchdown of the game. experience. Although I am a full- was indescribable. After 24 years supported Black Lives Matter, used The greatest comeback in Super time student, working full-time of not seeing them or being in my her performance to send a message Bowl history. More than 30 and the President of the STEM homeland, it was a dream come because of all of the recent police Super Bowl records were tied or Club on campus, I jumped at this true. Even to this day, it still feels killings. Gaga was no different when broken. Tom Brady surpassed Joe opportunity. Not only because it surreal. The experience I gained it came to fighting for the rights of Montana and Terry Bradshaw for was going to allow me to reconnect while on my trip has given me the people. She stared the halftime most wins by starting quarterback with where I came from, but have more knowledge in the path to my show by singing a rendition of with five. He broke Kurt a major impact on my education career and future. God Bless America and This Land Warner’s passing yards record and professional journey. So I am proud to not only have Is your Land, which were songs with 466 yards. This Super Bowl during this past winter break, I been able to have been chosen, but activists had been using during their will never be forgotten. It was watched by 111.3 million people. got to fulfil my dream. I traveled to represent my school as well. I rallies as the omitted verses to the Super Bowls are indeed another back to Mexico; reunited with my am proud to be a Pioneer, and a songs had deeper meanings. This song selection was primarily for American Holiday. family, and learned more about my Dreamer without a Border. Page 2 The Pioneer February 14th, 2017

Black History Month

Ebony Hampton Editor in chief

Black History Month, or Na- The event grew out of “Ne- prejudices. Contrary tional African American His- gro History Week,” the idea to those beliefs, Black tory Month, is a celebration of of noted historian Carter G. History Month is very achievements by Black Ameri- Woodson and other prominent important to all, be- cans that occurs during the African Americans. Since 1976, cause the upcoming month of February each year. every U.S. generations should president has be taught the signifi- Black His- officially des- cance and meaning tory month ignated the behind the month is very im- month of Feb- and how far the portant. ruary as Black black race has come This time is History Month. despite all of the set- dedicated Other coun- backs they (we) have to those tries around endured. The voices who have the world, in- of our people contin- contribut- cluding Can- ue to be heard and ed to the ada and the no amount of hatred advance- United King- or threat of punish- ment of dom, also de- ment can take away Black peo- vote a month the accomplish- ple and to celebrating ments of those that for recog- black history. came before us and nizing the those that will come central Everyone has after us. “The African role of Af- a duty to recognize Black His- race is a rubber ball. rican Americans in U.S. history. tory Month as more than just The harder you dash Black people are responsible another month in the year. This it to the ground, the for some of the most ground- should be a time of celebration higher it will rise.” –Af- breaking inventions, techno- and remembrance of African- rican Proverb** logical, science, and medical Americans and black people breakthroughs. Without them, everywhere, however, some the world would not be how it choose to live in the days of is today. So we pay tribute with old, and fail to acknowledge this celebration of achieve- the celebration of Black peo- ment. ple due to their own personal

Celebration at Homan Square Feb 18 | Gentrified-Ethnic Celebrate Black History Month Cleansing: American Style Feb 23 | Black Words Matter with music, dancing and The the creator of the docu- Chuck Smith will lead a lecture live performances. (Homan mentary 7 A.M. will present a on black theatre in Chicago Chicago Events: screening of the new film and the post- Gentrified-Ethnic Cleans- generation of writers. (Harold ing: American Style. (Har- Washington Library Center, 400 Black History Month Calendar old Washington Cultural S State St, 6:30–8:30pm. Seat- Center, 4701 S King Drive, ing is first come, first served) 6–8pm) Feb 25 | Ashaki Black History Feb 14 | American Masters— Feb 16 | Rest in Power: Feb 19–26 | 2017 Black Celebration at Washington Maya Angelou The Enduring Life of Tray- Fashion Week USA The Ashaki Black History Month The legacy of renowned von Martin This lineup of apparel, trade celebration will feature cultur- American poet and civil rights The parents of Trayvon and fashion shows and al exhibits, delicious food and activist Maya Angelou will Martin, Sybrina Fulton and events are geared toward live entertainment. (Washing- be featured during this free Tracy Martin, discuss how the economic and brand ton Park, 5531 S Martin Luther screening of American Mas- they launched a national development of fashions King Drive, 10am–3pm) ters—Maya Angelou: And Still justice movement follow- designers of color. (Various I Rise. A short discussion will ing the death of their son. locations. More info here.) Feb 26 | Black History Month take place after the docu- (First United Methodist Celebration at Loyola mentary. (Blue1647 Tech In- Church at the Chicago Feb 21 | Author Talk with Celebrate the rich history of novation Center, 1647 S Blue Temple, 77 W Washington Erin Mitchell African American, African and Island Ave, 6:30–9:30pm. RSVP St, 6–7:15pm. $10–$20) here) The author of From Colored Caribbean ethnicities through to Black, Erin Mitchell, leads music, poetry and historical Feb 17 | Culture Jam at a discussion of her work. remembrances. (Loyola Park, Feb 15 | 5 African American Amundsen (Chicago Public Library’s 1230 W Greenleaf Ave, noon– Women Celebrate Black History Avalon branch, 8148 S 2pm) Learn more about five black Month with live enter- Stony Island Ave, 7–8pm) women (Phyllis Wheatley, So- tainment, line dancing, Feb 27 | How Deep Are Your journer Truth, Harriet Tubman, an arts and crafts fair, Feb 22 | Black History Pro- Roots: Eat, Think, Grow Gwendolyn Brooks and the music, poetry readings gram at Austin Town Hall You can grow who you are wife of Crispus Attucks) who and youth performances. This annual black history by what you eat—storytellers helped shaped American (Amundsen Park, 6200 program will feature dance D. Kucha Brownlee and Baba society. (DuSable Museum W Bloomingdale Ave, performances, a children’s Tony will explore this African of African-American History, 2–8pm) 740 E 56th Place, 11am–noon. play, adult poetry, know experience of staying healthy your heritage trivia and in- through stories, music, song $10) Feb 17–18 | From Civil formation on famous black and conversation. (Chicago Rights to Black Power: Americans. (Austin Town Public Library’s Richard M. Dal- Feb 16 | Lecture: Dr. Rick Kit- Tracing the African Ameri- Hall Park, 5610 W Lake St, ey-W Humboldt branch, 733 N tles can Freedom Struggle 6–8pm) Kedzie Ave, 2–3pm) Rick Kittles, co-founder and Early civil rights advocates scientific director of African and young people who Feb 22-23 | Black History Feb 27 | A Celebration of Cul- Ancestry Inc., will highlight have taken up the strug- Month Concert Series tural Heritage the ways DNA can shed light gle will come together for The Chicago Children’s Using stories, poems, drums on the past and reveal the a two-day conference of Choir will be joined by and folktales, storyteller Oba hidden complexity of African discussion, film and music. Voice of Chicago for this William King will explore the American heritage. (DuSable (Roosevelt University, 430 Black History Month perfor- richness of African American Museum of African-American S Michigan Ave, 8:30am–5pm Square Park, 3517 W Arthing- mance. (Symphony Center, culture. (Chicago Public Li- History, 740 E 56th Place, 6:30– both days) 8pm. $10) ton St, 10am–4pm) 220 S Michigan Ave, 10:45am brary’s McKinley Park branch, both days) 1915 W 35th St, 6–8pm) Feb 18 | Black History Month February 14th, 2017 The Pioneer Page 3 Gift ideas for the broke Lover V-day Flicks to Catch Nick Ulanowski returning to the criminal Staff Writer Everyone loves a good underworld to repay a debt, movie date, especially discovers that on Valentine’s Day! Here a large bounty has been are a few movies you put on his life and so he can take your valentine goes on the run. It stars to, enjoy with friends, , , or you can go it alone. Laurence Fishburne, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ruby Rose, , and Annaliese Avery Photo Courtesy of Valentine’s day surprises Ian McShane, and marks Layout Editor the first collaboration this movie if you are feeling Lush has a great section between Reeves and sentimental. of bath bombs and bubble Fishburne since appearing Valentine’s Day is a bars to make her bath look, together in time full of love and warm feel and smell amazing. trilogy. This movie is one feelings. A big part of that They come in an array of that may be worth checking is giving gifts to the people colors, smells and prices, out. that matter, including a but range from 5 to 15 Fifty Shades Darker: little self-love. But since dollars each. Bath and body This film is a sequel to college students have less works also has amazing the controversial film 50 money than the average smells for amazing prices. Shades of Grey. In this person, here are some Their bubble bath, body film, Christian Grey will budget options. scrubs, and body wash are be battling his own inner Women love gifts. all around 15 dollars and demons while his love Hidden Figures: It tells There are many options they have an endless array interest Anastasia must the untold story of three of what to get them. The of scents to choose from. confront the anger and brilliant black women who classic standby is flowers Even though envy of the women who worked for NASA in the and chocolate. Both women are usually doted came before her in his life. 1960s helped launched the Walgreens and target on during Valentine’s Day, Just like the film before Resident Evil: The Final spaceships that sent the have flowers for under men also deserve some it, it will feature some Chapter: This is the 6th first men to the moon. This 15 dollars. They also love. A great idea for steamy scenes and if that’s and final installment in gripping historical drama have boxes of chocolate men is a gift card to their your thing, you may be the Resident Evil movie will really make you think. ranging from 5 to 30 favorite restaurant. Buffalo interested in seeing it this franchise. Alice returns When society holds back dollars, depending on Wild Wings, Chipotle, Valentine’s Day. to where the nightmare a marginalized group, it is the brand. Another great Outback Steak House, began: The Hive in holding back achievement option for women is make Potbellies, and Texas Raccoon City, where the and progress for everyone. up. Colourpop has a few Roadhouse all have cards Umbrella Corporation is It is perfect for a date AND valentine’s sets ranging for 25$, which is a good gathering its forces for Black History Month. from 10 to 18 dollars. They price for a date. 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It’s a single person, to shower They have a large array on the best-selling novel of throwback to film classics themselves with gifts. of scents and aesthetics the same name, a dog looks such as Singing in The for any woman. Bath and to discover his purpose Rain. It is just the right body works also has a nice in life over the course touch for that classic V-day selection of candles for 10 John Wick: Chapter 2: of several lifetimes and love. to 15 dollars each. Lastly, a This is the sequel to the owners. Guaranteed to be a Images courtesy of great option is bath items. 2014 film John Wick. After tear-jerker, we recommend amctheaters.com Page 4 The Pioneer February 14th, 2017 Everyday Heroes

Anthony Miller Staff writer

With every edition of The Pioneer, we want to bring you the everyday heroes that walk our halls and those that share our community. Every person goes through their struggles; every single person alive has their pain. We never talk about it, we never open up to who we really are. We want to show you all that we you not alone, your pain is not your own, your struggles are not to be shouldered by just you. We can all relate to pain and hardships, even if we have never gone through what you have, we can still be there for you because we know how it feels to be hurt, betrayed, lost, or worse.

inability to relate to the other Ebony’s years of abuse and Ebony Hampton is what most students. Between a home life bullied her, nearly everything neglect had haunted her; she people would describe as a with an absent mother, a father in her life was painful. had turned to self-mutilation generally outstanding per- no longer in the picture, abu- That is, except for the kind She is currently majoring in because she hated herself. son. Whether we are discuss- sive family members, and bully- heart of a school Librarian History with a minor concen- She turned to drinking, and ing her title as Editor in Chief ing at school you can see how who helped to foster what tration in Library Science drugs not to have fun but, to of The Pioneer, her mentoring much this one act of kindness would become Ebony’s sav- and plans to open an Herbal as she so simply put it, “numb in various women’s empow- really meant to her. ing grace, her love of litera- Apothecary in the future, out- the pain”. erment groups, her activist ture and the creative arts. side of her activism. work, and her dream to one day start her own foundation for empowering women, one Alas, the troubling times did not Enter now her college years: Her story is one of many oth- cannot contest that she is truly end there. When Ebony She joined the school ers here at PSC. We all ap- an accomplished humanitar- entered High School, paper when she re- pear to be regular students, ian. However, you may be she felt a change in enrolled in Prairie State but sometimes our lives are wondering how she got to this how she was perceived, College and unbe- anything but normal. Ebony point in her life, surely a list of where before she felt like knownst to her, was be- is a testament to how far a such accolades must come a waste of space she ing groomed early on person can fall and still climb from someone with a support- felt more respected in for the position of Editor back up. From the very mo- ive family, with a happy child- this new school. Her so- in Chief. Within no time ment of her birth Ebony had hood, this person surely has cial skills were improving at all the previous Editor the deck stacked against her. had a great life! Well, I am slowly but more so than in Chief had stepped She was abused, bullied, beat sorry to admit that this is not that this change came down and almost unan- up, and torn down. Her pain the case. from a change in atti- imously her peers on as a child was more than the tude. Ebony shared with the paper agreed with average person experiences From even early on in her life us that around middle her appointment to even into adulthood. Times Ebony has been facing strug- school she took a deep the vacant position. To were always dark, that is until gles, adversity, and oppression. look inside and decided Ebony, leadership and she decided they were not go- When I sat down to talk with that she deserved more the responsibility that ing to be. Knowing she could Ebony about her beginnings it than the abuse and pain came with it, was an not change the things around was not a happy conversation. she had become so ac- escape from the prob- her she changed herself, by From an early age she did not customed to. She now lems of her day to day perusing her passion of read- possess a great set of social had learned to stand up life. The weight of the ing and writing, by channel- skills and found it very difficult for herself because “No position was enough ing her outlets, and by sheer to make friends. Most of her one else was going to”. to offset the weight of force of will Ebony has, is, and grade school years were spent Ebony Hampton, Editor in Chief, The Pioneer her pain, so naturally will continue to beat the odds. in the school library where Although High school she loved her position. She strives to become the best she befriended the school li- years for her were spent in Life has gotten better for person she can be, she will brarian. Ebony already had a blur of self-doubt, they were her, however, she is still fac- continue to fight no matter Now at this time we want you a love of books and the cre- also attempts at self-discovery. ing struggles and challenges how dark or how desperate it to consider the person we ative arts, she shared with The Although she felt more respect that would make the normal becomes. She is an everyday have just laid out for you, this Pioneer that books had taken now than any other time in her person have quit long ago. hero, standing up for what she poor girl has been abused and the place of friends in her life; life she was still having trouble In fact she has just recently believes in, and what she be- neglected from before she it was just easier to befriend a fitting in with everyone else. overcame being homeless for lieves is right. can even remember. From book than a real person. The Home life had not gotten any almost a year, living in a car the very moment of concep- school Librarian made a deal better at this point, but she did while still making it to school, tion, she was doomed to a with her; if she acted as her find some outlets to help her where she maintained her No matter what life throws at life of pain and torment. Ev- page (the person that stocks cope with the troubles. She A’s and B’s, despite her situ- you keep going, dear reader. ery corner she turned life was the many shelves of the library) turned to sports for her aggres- ation. Now with a roof over Never give up on your goals. waiting to hurt her more, pain the librarian would allow her to sion and reading and writing her head and her loving boy- Ebony hasn’t yet, and I know came in every way it could spend more time in the library for her expression. Now more friend, Tyler, she feels as pow- she never will. Be stronger from every direction. Her fam- than she was allowed. This so than any other time in her erful as ever, ready to take on than your situation, and thank ily didn’t care about her, she was a saving grace, as out on life she was starting to feel the world that keeps trying to you for reading. could not make friends so the the playground she was facing some control, but like all good hold her down. other children abused and bullying and ridicule due to her things it did not last too long. February 14th, 2017 The Pioneer Page 5 Staff: Editor-In-Chief: Ebony Hampton

“Valentine” Layout Editor: But also a reminder that it’s not time to give If anything, at the very least Annaliese Avery Shelly Asas up yet Just know deep down, the idea of having someone love Staff writer you haven’t ceased It’s still very true that someone Staff Writers: Everyone deserves to be does love you Attention PSC: Hear me out! happy Almighty God above, re- Shelly Asas However, we have to wait member his love. It’s time to tell you what this is patiently Kyle Brodnick all about; As life continues, to teach us For more poetry By Shelly throughout life “Shawtie_Shizzell” Asas, visit Eduardo Lopez It’s Valentine’s Day today! It’s more beneficial and excit- https://www.facebook.com/ ing to walk through the jour- shawtiethepoetblogspot and Anthony Miller So let’s talk about what usu- ney, than rush to get a hus- look out for her in issues ally takes place in this special band, boyfriend, girlfriend, or of The Pioneer! Ramon Morgan day wife. Nick Ulanowski Love, romance, smiles, laugh- But hold up wait a minute ter I’m not trying to be sad now, Where couples, friends, fami- not even a little bit lies, and new lovers So it’s important to keep your Take the time to spend time head up with each other For some people, they’re so To appreciate one another, down, they want their life to to get closer than ever stop. Either emotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually Being with each other is Vision Statement where they want to be **The Pioneer and Prairie State College are not responsible for the views of the writers. This is a personal statement. To be recognized as Prairie State College’s Hearts, can either be a sym- bol or a reminder leading and most trusted media network, A symbol of love, or a remind- reaching not only our home campus, but er of another *Images appearing on page 2 courtesy of Pintrest. Another moment where you through our neighboring communities as wanted to forget well. Mission Statement

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