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ART & 9 ENTERTAINMENT COVID- PAGES 2-6 1 Netflix’s Love is Blind A Nightmare for By Amber Bell The Marvelous Ms. Maisel Breaks Ground in Season Three Nursing Homes By Brittany Shivers By Shelby Carroll This goes hand in hand ting outside visitors in Money Heist Review By Haleigh Stone Contributing Writer with the larger numbers and we’re keeping most of congregational gath- of the patients quaran- For nursing homes RZA and Premo Face Off in erings necessary by resi- tined from other patients Epic Battle and other senior living dents and staff in day or that are being tested or By Joey Walraven facilities, the COVID- dining rooms. The Cen- patients that are new.” 19 disease has become ters for Medicare and Med- Candy Warren has Tory Lanez Drops Mixtape New an absolute nightmare. Toronto 3 as Final Project with icaid Services has since been with the staff of Car- According to the CDC Label issued new guidance for rollton Manor Nursing over 400 of the 15,000 By Damani Smith nursing facilities respond- Home for almost 9 years nursing facilities in the ing to coronavirus, sug- and has been actively U.S. have had an outbreak NEWS gesting ideas such as sep- working through the diffi- of the coronavirus as of arate units for each group. PAGE 7-11 March 30. These num- cult situation. The Manor To try and contain currently has close to bers account for residents the spread, many facili- Remembering and staff. The statistics 20 cases of COVID-19 Bill Withers ties have been closed to “It’s hard on the By Cynthia Harris also include the recently visitors for weeks and occurring numbers within residents and their fam- will be for potentially ilies not being able to Speech Pathology: facilities in the commu- months to come. These A Closer Look see them,” Warren said. nity of West Georgia. visitors include family, By Terrion Newton “I think they’re doing The city of Carroll- friends, and volunteers. all they can to keep the ton is home to almost 20 For some of these resi- Valor of the Medical Ward: virus from spreading.” Behind the Scenes of Covid-19 nursing homes and senior dents visits were all they It is fair to say that By Justin Hodges living facilities combined. had to look forward to. The close knit area of Car- Jacob Carroll has all living facilities and roll County as a whole is been a CNA at Carroll- nursing homes are facing SPORTS home to far more. Elderly ton Nursing and Rehabil- one of the biggest chal- PAGES 11-12 residents of facilities that itation Center for the past lenges yet within the his- offer long-term care like tory of pandemics. Staff, Interview with Rising two years. So far this cen- NASCAR Cup Series such have been declared ter has remained virus free residents, and families are Star Tyler Reddick as being the most vulner- by following procedures. simply doing all they can By Damani Smith able to serious illness or “We have been to get through this time. death from this disease. really proactive and we That is why it is impera- Oh, Rudy: Rudy Gobert, This is especially true due have good infection con- tive that all civilians con- HORSE, 2k Player’s Tourna- to the fact that many unre- tribute to the greater good ment, WWE, UFC and ESPN’s trol procedures, so we New Normal lated residents often share have been able to stay safe of humanity by follow- By Mason Ayers rooms, encouraging the from the virus so far,” Car- ing safety and sanitary unintentional spread of it. roll said. “We’re not let- precautions at all times.

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Photo Courtesy of IMDb Netflix’s Love is Blind By Amber Bell men then have the option verse on what they wrote The season finale Contributing Writer to propose to the women down on their notepads. consists of each couple As reality-dating without seeing them. Throughout the show, it having their wedding cer- television shows pop up This provides challenges was very common for mul- emony. As you can expect all across the world today, for both sides, as neither tiple people to generate in any television reality one of the most popular gender can physically lay feelings for the same per- drama show, some things ones to be released was eyes on one another. Some son. This led to drama and take a turn for the worst. Love Is Blind. Streamed on couples end up getting lies being spread through- Two couples in particu- Netflix, roughly 1.5 mil- engaged after only a cou- out the riveting series. lar realized they weren’t lion people worldwide ple “dates”, while it takes Following the 10 marrying the person they have viewed this dra- some other couples quite days of dates, the couples were supposed to be with matic reality show. The a bit longer. The dates only are then sent on a cou- and ultimately decided to whole 11 episode series last 10 total days which ple’s retreat in Playa del split up before the cere- is based on one thing, puts pressure on both Carmen, Mexico. Once the mony. Love is Blind was which is finding true love. the singles to choose the couples are there, they are originally filmed in late Much like Net- fit that they think is best able to get to know each 2018, but air in 2020. To flix’s other popular show for them. Once the cou- other and connect more this day, three of the cou- ples are officially engaged, on a both emotional and ples are still together. The Circle, roughly 30 they will then see each physical level. After the Two of them have mar- men and women aren’t other for the first time. couples go on their retreat, ried while the other cou- able to see the others, but Naturally this cre- they then move into the ple is still in a relationship. can communicate in the ates drama throughout same apartment units in As the show went same room with a wall in the show. Some singles Atlanta, GA. This is the on, many singles had between them. Through can’t decide on which real true test to see if each their doubts on whether various conversations with person they like more, person is able to cope with or not they would find each person involved in so it often takes time to his or her significant other. their perfect match. For the show, the contestants figure out their best fit. Although some problems the three lucky couples much find their perfect After long days of arise, the majority of the that did remain together match. Once the two peo- meeting the opposite gen- couples work through and find their soul mates, ple find an emotional and der, all the women meet them and thoroughly enjoy Love is Blind definitely mental connection, the in the same room and con- living with one another. worked out for them.

PAGE 2 THEWESTGEORGIAN.COM @THEWESTGEORGIAN APRIL 20-27, 2020 The Marvelous Ms. Maisel Breaks Ground in Season Three By Brittany Shivers what season three is about, cial crisis. Midge is so con- low stakes category. Most Midge and her manager fused by her parent’s sudden people are just used to see- Contributing Writer Susie, played by Alex Bor- attitude changes that she ing the high stakes shows Amy Sherman-Pal- stein, navigating their way asks them what is going on. be successful, and although ladino has done it again. As through the big leagues of “You are what’s wrong with some may argue there isn’t the creator of the famous show business. But the slight us,” said Rose. “I was very much at stake, they have dramedy series Gilmore failures along the way really happy being me. I didn’t to look through the eyes of Girls (2000-2007), Sher- show us that the characters need to be equal or stand the characters in the con- man-Palladino is known are human. The characters up for myself. I was fine. text that they are living. for writing rapid-fire dia- are somehow like us. Midge I’ve gone my entire life with Time period plays logue, all while combin- doesn’t just get to stardom other people making all my a big role in the things at ing pop culture references overnight, but she fails and decisions, and I loved it. You stake in The Marvelous Mrs. and quick wit in her shows. tries again. She has one of put this in my head. You Maisel. For a housewife to Although Gilmore Girls the biggest flops of her career made me passionate and become a stand-up come- is her most widely known in the beginning of season independent and broke.” dian in the 1960s is a move work by the general public, three, when she opens for In addition to her that shows risk and indepen- her newest television series, Shy Baldwin in Vegas. This parents’ attitude shifts, her dence. It is Midge telling the The Marvelous Mrs. Mai- is completely new territory changing life has impacted world that women should sel, has gained her the most for her, and if she didn’t flop her ex-husband Joel Maisel, stand up for what is best for critically acclaimed success. it would just seem unnat- played by Michael Zegen, them. It may not be the high All four of her Prime- ural and unbelievable. as well. In everything, Joel is stakes that critics are used time Emmy Awards—Out- But she does, and her still there to support Midge. to, but it is still a bold move. standing Comedy Series, manager Susie makes her Of course, they do have two Of course, she does Outstanding Directing for a get back on the smaller stage kids, so they are basically still live in a white world Comedy Series, Outstand- in the gambling room to get glued together for life, even of finance and privilege in ing Writing for a Comedy her “juice back.” This rela- though they are divorced. the Upper West Side, but Series and Outstanding tionship between entertainer Joel starts to support Midge that shouldn’t negate all Music Supervision—have and manager is at the cen- from the sidelines as she of the other qualities of been for the Amazon Prime ter of the show, but what it embarks upon her first tour the show. Also, we see that hit The Marvelous Mrs. really signifies is two women as a comedian. He starts to Midge is trying to under- Maisel, and in season three empowering each other see first-hand the sexism stand her privilege and she Miriam “Midge” Maisel, at a time in history, where that occurs, and it gets under is slowly learning how the played by Rachel Bros- women weren’t seen as pow- his skin. He doesn’t like it world works, while she is nahan, keeps paving the erful. In the 1960s, women when people tell Midge she on tour. She doesn’t take way to her own destiny. were seen as housewives won’t be successful because her privilege for granted, This season the show and caretakers. Here, Midge she is “too pretty,” or when and she still faces the hard- continues to perfectly bun- is defying the norm, which they sexualized her in the ships of sexism in Amer- dle American mid-century is what makes her character “Panty Pose” episode with- ican mid-century society. society, hilarious wit and arc so delightful. She starts out her knowledge. He Moreover, that revolutionary character as a housewife and care- begins to understand sex- low stakes feel is perfect arcs to create a show that taker in season one but soon ism, in a way he wasn’t able for the 1960s because that allows viewers to escape decides to take charge of her to before. Of course, avid was the American culture from the real world. Now own life. She is “weird” as viewers of the show know during that time period. that isn’t to say that the char- her mother Rose Weissman, all too well that Joel will In the 1960s, most things acters are perfect because played by Marin Hinkle, says always love Midge, and were kept light-hearted they are far from it. Midge’s in the Catskills episodes. many viewers are waiting and swept under the rug, transgressions, for exam- However, one thing to see where that storyline so the low stakes feel adds ple, include an arrest for that adds grit to this season will lead in season four. to that mid-century mood. public indecency in season is that everyone in Midge’s Although there are A show shouldn’t one, an ongoing “friends life is being inspired by her the delightful character have to be high stakes to be with benefits” tryst with boldness, and all are decid- arcs that come with season considered well-executed. her ex-husband, and the ing to take charge of their three, there is one overar- Afterall, people use televi- matter of outing singer Shy lives as well. Midge’s father, ching problem according to sion and movies to escape Baldwin (Leroy McClain) Abe Weissman, played by numerous critics. The char- reality, and that is exactly to his hometown in sea- Tony Shalhoub, quits his job acters, situations and over- what the blissful universe son three. Midge, it seems, as a Columbia professor to all show are low stakes, but of The Marvelous Mrs. still has a lot to learn about become a political activist, what these detractors of the Maisel allows its viewers being a standup comedian and Rose turns down money show are forgetting to real- to do—get lost in a world and a stand-up person. from her sexist family in the ize is that the majority of of dream chasing, hilari- And that is just midst of her and Abe’s finan- television shows are in the ous wit and empowerment.

Image Courtesy of Amazon are shown how the Pro- one more major heist rob- fessor, the leader of the bing the Bank of Spain. group teaches the gang After epic battle for five months on how scenes and new hatched Money Heist to successfully pull off plans viewers are left cling- the biggest highest in his- ing to the edges of their tory at two billion euros. seats waiting anxiously After exhausting for the resolution of the Review every plan, losing some By Haleigh Stone On April 3. 2020 Netflix second heist during part team members and hos- Contributing Writer released part four of the five. Overall, Money Heist series for people to binge tages escaping the crew Coming in at sixth is a 10/10. The one that during the pandemic. managed to steal just place out of Netflix’s top hangs up with the show Money Heist fol- shy of two billion euros ten is Money Heist this is the mismatching of the lows a group of nine and escaping unscathed. week. Money Heist was criminal misfits who are The professor divides the mouths of the characters originally released as a all brought together by group into even pairs, to the English transla- 2-part television series a genius with a plan to some of which have broken tion sometimes but that written solely in Spanish target the Royal Mint of the cardinal rule and have is to be expected. Hands and aired only on Span- Spain for a grand heist. fallen in love with each down this series will have ish networks. After 2017 The group of criminals other and hostages. The viewers watching from Netflix scooped the series take on names of countries pairs split off with new sunup until sundown. up and the series became as their aliases in order to identities, places in plan if Money Heist does a worldwide binge series. keep the amenity amongst they ever get caught and a great job with charac- Not only did the series the group. The rules of the enough money to set them ter development which become one of the highest straight for the next eight heist were the only sim- is key to holding onto the viewed television shows lifetimes. However, the plistic thing about the plan. fan base. Viewers learn the in 2017, 2019 and 2020 Rule one is to never plan of paradise is crushed robbers struggles and grow but Netflix also released tell anyone your real name, with two team members with them throughout a Money Heist: The Phe- rule two is to never get contact each other through the heist forming an emo- nomenon. The Phenom- emotionally or physically satellite phones and are enon focuses on a docu- involved with another compromised. After one tional connection between mentary series focusing team member and rule team member is detained the characters and view- on how the show was three is no killing of any- and tortured illegally ers. Just when you think made and the world- one during the heist. In by the government, the you know what to expect, wide success it is gaining. parts one and two viewers crew decides to pull off the plan has changed. Bachelor Peter Weber, Finally Speaks Out after Wild Season between him and Prewett. Weber touches on his decision on breaking up with Sluss shortly after their engagement. He says that he was not ready to move on after Prewett abruptly left, struggling with a lack of closure. He then touches on the drama surrounding he and Prewetts’ relationship. During the final weeks of his season, both girls met Weber’s family. His family did not feel that Prewett was a good fit for Weber, because they lead very different lifestyles, with the main difference being focused on reli- gious boundaries. Weber said that difference alone did not have a deciding factor in their breakup. Weber also touches on his recent love life. He was recently seen out with another woman Image Courtesy of WCF Courier from his season, Kelley By Amber Bell Madison Prewett and Han cial one-hour episode after Flanagan, as reported by nah Ann Sluss. Prewett wrapping the production. Contributing Writer TMZ. Weber had sent and Weber’s relationship The drama con- Flanagan home mid-sea- Peter Weber was far from perfect, and tinued, and the new son, but Bachelor fans recently spoke out two she ultimately decided to couple left many unan- were not surprised to see months after the dra- leave him in the final week. swered questions, includ- them together, as she was matic ending of his sea- Weber continued dating ing family drama that son of The Bachelor. After Sluss and asked for her had occurred along the a favorite. The two were the airing of the finale, hand in marriage, to which way. Two days later, the also thought to be quar- Weber neglected doing their break-up follows. pair announced that they antining together, after the any press which is unlike Prewett is then met had decided to split. recent shut down in Cal- typical bachelor behavior. by producer Chris Har- Two months later, Weber ifornia due to COVID-19. The 28 year old pilot rison, where he informs finally spoke out. He Weber fired back to rumors served as the lead of ABC’s her that Weber is sin- joined Nick Viall, a for- saying they are not dating, 24th season of the popu- gle again. The two meet mer lead for the franchise, although he would not lar reality show. Through up and decide to give where he shares some be against it in the future. the dramatic journey a relationship a shot. insight from his last few He says that he is taking Weber narrowed down The cast comes back months off camera and it slow, especially after his his options to two women, together again on a spe what actually went down whirlwind of a season.

PAGE 4 THEWESTGEORGIAN.COM @THEWESTGEORGIAN APRIL 20-27, 2020 RZA and Premo Face Off in Epic Battle By Joey Walraven arranged the battle, both hop artists, producers, tages was his work with Contributing Writer participants announced on and people of importance a larger range of artists, social media and it sent the were blowing up the com- which was even acknowl- In light of the hip-hop community into a ments and weighing in on edged by RZA. Premo COVID-19 outbreak, the frenzy. Both were known nearly every song played. played songs from over live stream feature on Ins- to be two of the most RZA opened up playing 16 different artists, which tagram simply referred important producers in “Liquid Swords” from the surprisingly included to as IG live has taken hip-hop during the 1990’s, GZA. Premo replied with a pop-legend Christina over Social Media. One of especially in New York. strong jab, playing “A Mil- Aguilera. Some of the the most popular IG live Premo worked lion and One Questions” notable songs played trends are the beat and with nearly every big rap- by Jay-Z. From that point, between the two were song battles between sev- per in the 1990’s, includ- it was obvious that this “NY State of Mind,” by eral legendary hip-hop ing The Notorious B.I.G., battle would be a classic Nas, “C.R.E.A.M.,” by the producers and songwrit- Jay-Z, Nas and several moment in hip-hop history. Wu-Tang Clan, “Kick in the ers in the music indus- others. RZA was the head At first, according Door,” by the Notorious try. It was started by of the Wu-Tang Clan, to the reactions in the com- B.I.G. and countless others. iconic producers, Swizz which helped sprout the ments, it seemed as if RZA While the two were Beatz and Timbaland. careers of several rap- was at a major disadvan- supposed to play the stan- The battles consist pers as well as creating tage due to the poor sound dard 20 songs a piece, of playing songs that each an entire new wave of quality his music had, something different hap- producer or songwriter hip-hop in several facets. which was mainly due pened. The battle ended in has produced or written Given their track records, to him being in an open a consensus draw and both and seeing which one the the battle was expected living room. Some view- of them ended up playing viewers think are the best to be of epic proportions. ers even said “it was not 30 songs a piece. It was a of each round. While there The battle began on Sat- going to be close.” How- truly amazing moment. have been several bat- urday, April 11 at 9 p.m. ever, RZA paid no atten- No one was keeping score, tles so far, perhaps none When Premo started his tion to the negativity and for they were just watch- were as anticipated as the live video, hundreds of continued to play some of ing and admiring their duel between producers thousands of followers the most classic rap songs impact on hip-hop. With of two legendary hip-hop flooded to it. By the time ever made, mainly from nearly a million total view- groups; Gang Starr’s DJ RZA joined the video, there his work with Wu-Tang. ers and the entire hip-hop Premier, or Premo and were nearly 200 thousand While he played community watching, it Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA. people viewing the video. countless classics, one of was obvious that there After Swizz and Timbaland Several notable hip- Premo’s biggest advan- was a winner: hip-hop.

Image Courtesy of Disney was once a magician leaves mother and the manti- half is the quest which them a magical staff and core also endure their own allows the entire plot to Onward a spell that will allow quest to save the boys from be consumed by a wild their father to spend one the phoenix gem’s curse. goose chase. Throughout last day with them. Bar- Throughout many the entire movie viewers Movie ley barely remembers his trials and tribulations Ian are pining for the moment dad before he got sick and Barely both undergo where the sons will reunite Review and Ian never got to meet major character develop- with their father who will By Haleigh Stone his father, so this is truly ment. Ian who is unsure praise them for conquer- the chance of a lifetime. and nervous about every- ing the quest, but view- Contributing Writer Barley who has thing blossoms into a deci- ers are left with the lack- Due to the pan- always been obsessed with sive and strong magician. luster version of that. demic Disney fans and magic tries his hardest to Barley who is a rebellious Ian never gets to meet his children worldwide can fulfill his father’s magical kid with no sense of pur- dad and allows his brother stream Onward worldwide footsteps but is unable to pose, learns to grow up to see his father in his last now. Onward follows the bring him back, but Ian is. and be a role model for his fleeting moments. View- story of two adolescent However, there is a learn- brother. Their mother also ers are unable to see the elves named Barley and ing curve that comes with grows into her own idea father and hear the wis- Ian who live in a magicless magic and Ian only restores of a hero and exchanges dom that is imparted world. Their world was his Dad halfway. With 24 her apron in for a sword. on Barely which could once filled with great magi- hours on the clock Ian and Overall, Onward leave viewers feeling cians, but magic was not Barley must race to restore receives a 7/10. Although short changed. How- easy to master and even- the rest of their father this movie has spectacu- ever, the moments and tually fell to the wayside. before sunset. After being lar high-quality graphics wisdom shared amongst Once both Ian and Bar- sent on a quest for the and animation, the plot the brothers is heart- ley have turned 16 their phoenix gem by the Man- lacks in the beginning. The warming. Overall, this mother gives them a gift ticore, Ian and Barley run beginning of the movie is another Disney movie left by their deceased into many obstacles with is a slow buildup of the success, but it will not be father. Their father who their father in tow. Their boy’s life and the later named a Disney classic. Image Courtesy of Rap-Up before she kicked him out and he was homeless Tory Lanez Drops Mixtape before his music career took off. It’s no wonder that’s the rapper’s favor- New Toronto 3 ite song on the mixtape. One of the singles as Final Project with Label Lanez dropped before the official release of the mix- used as a platform to songs on the tracklist. By Damani Smith tape was “Who Needs promote his mixtape. Lanez opens up Contributing Writer Love?”. This song implies In the few days his his album with the first that the rapper’s past left Canadian rapper mixtape has been released, track, “Pricey and Spicy”. him with a changed per- and singer Tory Lanez Lanez has around 55-60K In this song, the message spective of women and dropped his last proj- unit sales. It should be he sends to the listeners relationships. He raps ect with his record label, noted that Unit sales are is that he’s going to be Interscope Records, at down by 20% for any independent for the fore- about money making midnight on April 10. artist, according to Noah seeable future. He raps him happy over anything This is the artist’s fifth Miller (@iamnoahmiller) about how he’s been in else. Overall this album is album since being signed on Twitter. However, he the game for over 10 years forty-four minutes long, to Interscope in 2015, has seen a 90% boost in and plans on being in the despite having sixteen with his most recent proj- his Instagram subscrib- rap game a lot longer. songs on it. One could ect being dropped five ers since starting his Ins- Lanez’s favorite track on easily listen to the whole months earlier, Chixtape tagram live series, which his mixtape, he talks about mixtape-album during 5, Lanez has shown no was smart considering his life and childhood. a gym workout as extra signs of slowing down the purpose was a mar- His past relationships motivation. Or for a road and also dropped singles keting tool. Lanez told and his life back home in trip. This project turned weekly before releasing his followers prior to the Toronto, Canada are ref- out pretty well and Tory New Toronto 3. Before release of the mixtape erenced. Lanez has been Lanez has a pretty decent releasing it, Lanez would that there would be some- through a lot in his life, discography, with this frequently play his unre- thing for everyone on moving to Atlanta and being his latest addition. leased music in the back- this project. Many could Miami as a kid, dropping New Toronto 3 is worth ground of his Instagram listen to this mixtape out of school and being checking out for any hard- live videos, “Quaran- and get some enjoyment sent back to live with his core rap fans and even tine Radio”, which he out of one of the sixteen grandma back in Canada casual music listeners.

has always been an excel- seemed to strive for com- PARTYNEXTDOOR lent writer and an artist panionship throughout within the sound of elec- his music in the past, his Returns with tronic-infused R&B. His current album release first project was released displays a more focused PARTYMOBILE to iTunes back in 2013, journey of embracing his By Shelby Carroll There are three singles so as an artist he has self-worth. He admits Contributing Writer released to date recently had and still has time to that remind fans of what past moments of tox- After an unex- experiment within the has made him such a icity, but sings of his pectedly long retreat the realm of his capabilities hit - “The News”, “Split optimism for loyalty. Canadian singer and and style. He earned his Decision”, and “Loyal” PND is an artist that may songwriter PARTYNEXT- first number-one song featuring Drake. Aside have gone Hollywood, DOOR, or Jahron Anthony as a songwriter in 2016 from these, PND has when Rihanna released but never lost who he is in Brathwaite, released his given fans new ideas of the lead single “Work”. reference to caring what third studio album PAR- what to expect from him For 9 consecutive the public eye thinks of TYMOBILE on March 27, in regards to future proj- weeks this song main- him. PND’s authenticity 2020. Along with releas- ects. There is the possi- tained its spot at num- is a special power to pos- ing solo music, he has bility that he will exper- ber one on Billboard sess and he illustrates that featured and combined iment with a new style Hot 100 and helped throughout his various his vocals with almost entirely, but he could advertise his name and experiments with sound. every A-list rapper in the always attempt to recap- career in the industry. Many fans and industry. He has typically ture the enchantment of PND has always proven to critics have been divided appeared to stay in the his first two hit projects, be a vulnerable and pas- in their opinions on the spotlight, collaborating PARTYNEXTDOOR and sionate artist that channels direction he is currently and penning hits with art- PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO. his heartbreaks and other headed with his music. ists like Rihanna, Beyoncé, These projects relatable emotions. It is He seems to be taking Big Sean, Jeremih and oth- are undoubtedly con- this connection that has ers. Over the past couple sidered his classics. always enticed listeners the time necessary to of years PND seems to While PND’s most recent and made them appreci- perfect whichever direc- have taken a break that album may not be the ate the way he passion- tion he is going, and some would say has acted fan’s favorite, he presents ately writes and organizes will always have what as a palate cleanser in ref- a consistency within his the sounds of his music. originally made him a erence to his typical style. portrayed potential. He Whereas PND has mastermind in his bag.

PAGE 6 THEWESTGEORGIAN.COM @THEWESTGEORGIAN APRIL 20-27, 2020 NEWS years professionally, he still managed to achieve an exceptional amount of suc- cess in such a short time. Remembering His string of several widely popular hits still contin- ued to be played through- out the late 80s and 90s and are still classic staples today. Withers’ voice is one By CynthiaBill Harris ersWithers entered into the music and his record achieved that is simply endearing. Contributing Writer business with the hit “Ain’t Gold Status in September. Although he is not usu- No Sunshine”. Despite The next three years ally listed among great Bill Withers, an the early success, Withers were consistently suc- American soul singer with legendary voices such as never refused to rest on cessful for Withers as he Marvin Gaye, Stevie Won- a series of hit singles in his laurels, still maintain- continued to release suc- the 1970s, recently passed der or David Ruffin, his ing his job as an assembler. cessful records, including songs still hold up and are away on March 30, 2020. After being well the widely popular “Lean Despite having instantly relevant solely because received by Clarence on Me”. The hit became of his ability to pour his recognizable songs, such Avant, Withers was signed his second single to be as “Lean on Me”, “She’s feelings into each of his to Sussex Records where certified Gold. Despite Lonely” and his signa- songs. Every time With- he promptly began record- being achieving commer- ture hit, “Ain’t No Sun- ers sang, he sang like he ing his debut record. The cial and critical success, shine”, Withers went meant every word and record, Just As I Am, was Withers never strayed mostly overlooked in the as if he could see each released in 1971 with two away from his audience, pantheon of popular cul- one of his fans physically. singles. The album’s art- which was every day mid- ture. It is unfortunate that Bill Withers passed work was simple and hum- dle class working people. most are beginning to take away at the age of 81 on bly straight to the point, The more success his legacy seriously in March 30, 2020. Although a good way to describe he achieved, he began to death, but Withers’ career Withers may not have Withers as a whole; it notice his record company is very much something been one of the house- depicted him standing wanting to have more to hold in high regard. hold names that comes outside of his job. Just As I control over his musi- to mind when we think Withers had humble Am became a huge success cal sound. As a result, he of classic soul singers, he beginnings. Born on July 4, and propelled Withers into began to develop a dis- still left a major impact 1938 in the small town of the limelight. In promo- like for the music busi- on the music industry. Slab Fork, West Virginia, tion of the record, Withers ness entirely, ultimately His passing has brought Withers had a stutter grow- went on tour with another making the decision to down the curtain on a very ing up and admitted it was band of the 70s. 1972 was retire in 1985, after only underrated yet wonderful hard for him to fit. After a big year for Withers as 15 years in the business. career, but his influence serving in the United States he won a Grammy Award Although Withers will continue to be felt in Navy for nine years, With- for “Ain’t No Sunshine” made music for just 15 his great body of work.

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Photo Courtesy of The Odyssey By Terrion Newton not consider how “fortu- says. Aphasia is a disorder “I have to pass the GRE Contributing Writer nate” they are to be able to in which a patient is not in order to be accepted communicate effectively able to comprehend or for- into a grad program, it’s At a local ele- without any assistance mulate language because very competitive.” Adams mentary school, there is from a professional. Also, of damage to the brain. explains that even if she a new job opening for in many circumstances On the other hand, dysar- “passes” the GRE, it does someone to come in and for example, a patient thria is a speech disorder not necessarily guarantee observe young children becomes “mute”, mean- in which a patient’s speech that she will be accepted while they communicate. ing they have lost their is slowed or slurred. into grad school. A lot of One day, an excited col- ability to speak from their Speech pathol- graduate programs require lege student comes in to mouth altogether or they ogy is a great institution high scores, Adams has yet fulfill the observation. simply choose not to do so. for improving human to meet this requirement. The classroom is a typi- “I love this major,” language. However, the However, she has cal one. There are children Jamaya Adams, Univer- process of getting there an optimistic view on her running around, scream- sity of West Georgia stu- can be tough for some. journey to becoming a suc- ing and playing. One child dent says. “It’s very inter- Adams expresses how she cessful speech pathologist. catches the student’s eye. esting.” She reveals that would handle a potentially “Even if I don’t get into The little boy is near she didn’t always know unpleasant situation. “If a grad school right away, I a secluded corner, playing that speech pathology parent or guardian was in can be an assistant to the with a toy truck by himself. was her calling, but after denial about their child’s SLP,” Adams says. “They The student quietly walks switching her major from speech issues, I would sit basically help with things over and tries talking to accounting, she quickly them down and let them like patient room set up.” the boy. “What’s your realized that she had know that it can improve Like many other name,” the student asked. made the right choice. over time,” Adams says. college students, Adams After several attempts, “Speech pathology is a Much like a par- the little boy still did knows what her passion wonderful field,” Adams ent, a child who is deal- not utter one word. The is, and she is determined says. “It’s very diverse, ing with a speech imped- teacher soon walks over to get there. Speech pathol- you can do so much. You iment can also become and tells the student that ogy gives her that extra can work in hospitals, pri- upset, or irritable. “You the boy is ashamed about boost to further her educa- vate practices, schools, and have to be patient,” Adams his stuttering issue, that tion, even after she receives rehabilitation centers.” says. “Even if the patient is why he barely talks. her bachelor’s degree. It Adams is very spe- is crying or being stub- A speech pathol- is quite difficult now for cific about working with born, we talked about that ogist specializes in the her personally, but she is young children, because in my counseling class. field of speech language aware that if she wants for her, they have so much “I want to specifically pathology. They begin to be a part of a positive potential. “I love kids,” work with kids who studying various speech Adams says. “I want them have fluency issues,” change within the speech impediments and ways to to grow up and be able to Adams continued. “I pathology community, cure or improve them. As communicate properly.” want them to know they she must stay focused. they dive deeper into the However, she says that aren’t the only one.” The many details field, they begin working if it came down to it, she Adams admits and the issues it entail are more closely with indi- would not avoid work- that the academic side of rarely talked about, Adams viduals who have these ing with elderly adults. speech pathology is quite and those who share her impediments for a more “We also work with older difficult. “The hardest passion have the ability hands on experience. patients who have aphasia part for me is getting into to change that and bring The average person does and dysarthria,” Adams grad school,” Adams says. more awareness to it.

PAGE 8 THEWESTGEORGIAN.COM @THEWESTGEORGIAN APRIL 20-27, 2020 “Something Like Out of a Movie” The State of Grocery Stores During COVID-19

Photo Courtesy of CNBC By Cynthia Harris circulate in Georgia, it were at the top of the list to could be seen wearing Contributing Writer started slowly with only begin selling out. Popular gloves and masks as well. a few cases reported. Still meat like steaks, bacon and In addition to ask- The current issue fear ran rapidly, and the most notably chicken were that is on everyone’s mind ing customers to wear first concern for stores being fought over and is COVID-19, also known masks, Walmart is rec- were running out of essen- taken home by few people, as the coronavirus. In just ommending that all of its tial supplies. Items such leaving many either wait- a timespan of roughly customers stay at least six as toilet paper, paper ing or having to go with- seven months, the virus feet away, even marking towels and air freshener out poultry for a while. has become a global pan- were gone in flashes, Those were mostly the floor with directions demic, with hundreds of leaving many shelves in the only major strains a marking the exact dis- thousands of cases and a a lot of stores empty. It trip to the grocery store tance. Stores like BJ’s on cure still being searched seemed that the only rea- had to offer for a few the other hand, are offer- for. As more cases continue son anybody in Georgia months. Until recently, ing cleaning services inside to plague the United States was on the streets was to with the new stay at home rapidly, certain states are of the stores and chang- go to the stores. And all orders placed on many being affected drastically. ing carts in the parking the people that came in counties, many grocery The state of Geor- lots outside of the stores. after early hours were stores are now chang- gia has been under severe With all of these completely out of luck. ing up their operations. threat as numerous cases “Going into Lately, what drastic changes being continue to pop up. As Walmart after the quaran- many stores are asking made, it just seems that a result, most counties tine was put into place, it are for a lot of custom- we are very far away from in Georgia have been was just completely dif- ers to come in only if being able to have a nor- advised to begin social ferent. I was shocked,” they are wearing masks. mal shopping experience distancing. While people says Darius Troy, an air- Now anytime one enters once more. “It just seems may have their own per- line worker who frequents a Walmart, or a BJ’s or like it’s something out sonal feelings about the his local Walmart. “It any other grocery store, of a movie, what we’re orders aside, what has was almost completely the majority of everyone going through,” says become clear over time empty.” Troy continued. inside is wearing masks is that the way people In addition to toilet- as well as gloves. There Troy. “I have hope that shop in stores has now ries being constantly out are also strict instructions it will get better, but it been drastically changed. of stock, food began to for employees too. Many seems that we have a long As COVID-19 began to become hard to find. Meats employees of the stores way to go.” Troy adds.

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Photo Courtesy of Philip Montgomery By Justin Hodges ers have contracted covid, was reusing the same dis- Care Technician in Acute Editor-in-Chief and are still forced to work posable mask and sani- Care Areas, working in through it; because of the tizing it every day for a Douglasville, GA. “Upper One day, in the high demand for person- couple weeks before that. management is really hopefully non-distant nel,” he continued. “The It’s exhausting and stress- strict on how much you future, people will flood ER should be the last place ful to abide by universal use but this is hard to do sidewalks and coffee shops anyone should ever want precautions in someone’s if your patient requires with grins again and tell to be right now and peo- home, where you have to you to be in and out of stories about how one bat ple should understand assume nothing is sani- the room often. Staffing could change the world. what categorizes a ER visit. tized and everyone has has also been a big issue Those tales will show It’s literally a cesspool of been exposed to COVID. and we’ve been short a ripple of realities that covid, and should you or “Some facilities still staffed a lot lately. It’s Corona forced on differ- any other loved one go don’t have proper proto- really draining honestly ent people, some far more to the ER for something cols for PPE and for visi- and we’re not getting extra devastating than others. non-critical, you in turn tors, and being in such a or hazard pay either.” Reality for most Americans risk exposure and con- big city [Los Angeles], the means staying in the con- Even when the shift tracting covid as a result.” possibilities of exposure fines of home with loved ends for the day there’s Over 700,000 are limitless,” she contin- ones battling the mental no semblance of normal- cases of Corona across ued. “I’ve seen facilities wraths of isolation. Oth- ity for these heroes, going the United States have that don’t require masks ers are camped behind home to loved ones they pumped hospitals full of because they can’t provide cashiers, drive-thru win- can’t hug and praying anarchy with medical staff- enough masks. I’ve seen dows, restaurant kitchens their touch doesn’t force ers operating through a even more facilities wear- and anywhere deemed purge. Thousands of peo- ing homemade masks, onto others the nightmares essential trying to keep ple perish as the president good for things like the they’ve witnessed first reality going, not know- denounces public pleas grocery store, but in a med- hand. While the scrubs are ing how far the disease is for ventilators by doctors, ical setting probably don’t on, people on the sidewalk from them and their fam- donations of homemade really help much. I wish move to the other side ilies. Then they will hear face masks have become a more companies would of the street out of fear. stories from medical pro- necessity, workers sleep in step up and make accessi- fessionals, and realize the “People kinda treat you their scrubs on desks and ble medical-grade PPE.” true reality of Covid-19 like you’re radioactive if break-room chairs in areas The lack of Per- was beyond anything they you go into the stores in that should be coated in sonal Protective Equip- could ever comprehend. your scrubs,” said a Regis- plastic. Nurses watch as ment has paramedics “Unfortunately, tered Nurse in Savannah, isolated fathers say their covering up with torn-off my first encounter with a GA. “I went to get coffee final goodbyes to their pieces of hospital gowns covid patient, resulted in after work one morning sons and daughters over as they use their hands to pronouncing a 24 year old and there was a couple the phone. With the ailing flip patients over on their patient,” an Emergency I could overhear saying Medical Technician in the fates of mothers, brothers stomach in “swimming they have to leave ASAP New York City area told and sisters in the hands position” to clear their because he’s probably me. “As a first responder, of doctors they barely breathways because there I’m exposed to all sorts have enough gloves. Even aren’t enough rotating infected and spreading it.” of illnesses and diseases. those not in the craters beds to go around. With so The sandstorm of Covid- That’s the job we signed of emergency rooms face little still known about the 19 will leave behind deep up for. We find people in life-threatening obstacles. disease physicians do their shards of residue in every- the worst of circumstances, “I visit patients in jobs on a trial-and-error body, some the size of wed- and at times the most excit- their homes or in nurs- routine, learning from each ding rings, others further ing facilities/hospice. So ing moments of their lives intubation while keep- than baseball bats. They I’m not necessarily on the ing in mind they can only like childbirth. However, will leave scars of depres- in the past few weeks it’s ‘front lines’, but the thing use so much equipment sion and reform the outline been a different dynamic. that has been the scari- to protect themselves. of life as we understand it. The war on COVID-19 est for me is the resource “Half of my patients At the end we will live to is a battle like no other. shortages,” said a Physi- are positive for covid. The “If there’s anything I cian Assistant working in hardest part has been try- tell the story, encapsulated wanted to bring into per- Los Angeles. “We couldn’t ing to limit exposure and with the valor of those in spective that most people get our hands on med- try to not go in the rooms this article and the count- might not have thought of, ical grade masks until as much to save PPE and less others who serve for is that most first respond- about two weeks ago, I supplies,” said a Patient the people’s right to live.

PAGE 10 THEWESTGEORGIAN.COM @THEWESTGEORGIAN APRIL 20-27, 2020 Photo Courtesy of National Institute of Infectuous Diseases town, before statewide another and get dressed. protective guidelines were My father works at a fac- being issued and enforced, tory that is still consid- Fighting a curfew and restrictions ered essential, so he has to for businesses was put risk contracting the virus in place to contain the every day and potentially Coronavirus spread of the virus in Ath- expose my mother and I. By Kennae Hunter On March 16, I was ens, Ga. All residents were It is dangerous considering Contributing Writer stripped away from daily expected to shelter-in-place my mother is more vulner- campus life and activi- While in the midst by 9pm every evening and able to the virus due to her ties. Being forced to move of working towards goals limiting daytime travel having hypertension. She out of the dorm I knew as and new year’s resolutions to essentials, like work is the most understand- home, leave my job, leave and enjoying the freshness and the grocery store. ing during this time. She my friends and partner and of new beginnings in a All non-essential busi- is sure to plan an outdoor go back to my hometown new year, who would have nesses closed down com- activity everyday because and just isolate myself in thought an evil, vicious pletely while all essentials she is aware of how hard the house with my fam- virus would strip away closed at 9pm. That meant the transition has been for ily all happened so quick. normal routines, personal no more late-night food me. I am used to being It was as much as growth and happiness of runs, no more nail dates free, living the college life. it sounds and happened daily interactions with our with friends, or just rid- She tries to duplicate some too fast to the point where loved ones? Something as ing around viewing the of my experiences at home it doesn’t all catch up to unpredictable as Covid- city. All the things that such as Taco Tuesdays. you until days and days 19 has us scared and iso- brought daily pleasures I believe if every- go by. Then, as you look at lated us from each other. and stress relief from daily one works together to the news and see the num- This global pan- activities like school and social distance and fol- ber of Covid-19 cases rise demic has citizens from work. No one had the per- low the guidelines set for and the death toll increas- all countries watch new fect plan for how not to let our state we can together ing, what originally felt findings, research, and anxiety levels rise which overcome the virus. It has like an extended spring destruction unfold in front could lead to bickering been hard to transition, but break began to feel like of them on their television between family members. finding a quarantine rou- indefinite house arrest. screens and from their win- That is where the tine that is right for you It takes communica- dows. No one would ever communication part comes and communication about tion and understanding to expect people to be acting in. For example, in my feelings can help every- figure out how to maneu- so frantically from people home we all get and start one cope with a time that ver efficiently in a house- jumping from the sounds our day as we would if is difficult and surprising hold and keep everyone’s of coughs and clearing the restrictions were not for everyone globally. We health in mind along with the shelves of toilet paper. in place. We alternate have to remember that it their sanity. In my home- cooking breakfast for one is not a personal matter. SPORTS breaks during the races. Unlike other professional Interview with Rising “There are many things sports, they don’t get a to prepare for, whether bench to sit on and no it be a hot and slick race, real rest time during a NASCAR Cup Series a six-hundred mile race race, which can last hours. or a five-hundred mile “The first time you Star Tyler Reddick race that’s physically do the Daytona 500, the demanding. The physi- By Damani Smith owned by my grand- Coca-Cola 600 or even the cal and hydration aspects father, and when I was Southern 500, which are Contributing Writer mean you have to take a about a week old, I was the crown jewels of our lot more time to focus on at the shop with my mom sport, mentally you can Rising NASCAR those things, but now in right after she had me.” make yourself exhausted star Tyler Reddick is today’s day in age peo- Reddick recalls. “My love before you even complete expected to turn many ple take a lot more time to for cars came from that, your first lap if you’re too heads this year as he study films, the analytics and I grew up playing emerges into the NASCAR and probabilities before anxious. It’s really import- Cup Series as an emerg- racing games, including every race.” Reddick ana- ant to make sure you ing Rookie who hopes NASCAR. Watching my lyzes. “Technology allows have confidence in your to win races, impress his dad race his modifieds us to let us know where we car and your team. You sponsors, and stay out of really kick-started my pas- run every lap, how much never want to overwork trouble on track. A native sion for racing, and that’s throttle we’re using, how yourself before your first of Corning, CA, Reddick really where the drive much brake we’re using, lap. Reddick expresses. came from. At four and a was tabbed to drive the our steering input and “During some of half years old, I was able #8 Chevrolet Camaro in engine speed, and ground the more casual races, to start racing go karts. It NASCAR’s top division speed. We use all of those I might lose around 6 was just a natural fit, and for Richard Childress Rac- resources before we even pounds. During one of ing this year after winning we just kept on rolling.” hit the track for prac- the extreme races, you’ll back-to-back NASCAR NASCAR driv- tice, knowing that there’s lose up to 12-15 pounds, Xfinity Series champi- ers are fully aware that never too much time to all depending on how onships. Reddick is no driving a race car is no prepare and you have stranger to racing, hav- easy task. A lot of men- to pick and choose what hot it is inside the race ing been close to cars way tal and physical prepa- you want to focus on.” car. During the races, a before his NASCAR days. ration takes place before Driving a Racecar lot of things can happen “Before I ever sat drivers climb into the seat is physically demand- beyond your control and in a race car for the first every weekend, as races ing. Drivers are athletes it is important to get your time, my parents worked typically last 3-4 hours who have to be at the top heart rate back down for at a dealership that was on average with no major of their game at all times. the rest of a 3-hour race. Oh, Rudy: Rudy Gobert, HORSE, 2k Player’s Tournament, WWE, UFC and ESPN’s New Normal

Photo Courtesy of Itoro N. Umontuen By Mason Ayers ished warmups, and pre- made, and normal life mium content such as Contributing Writer pared to start the game, a became a distant memory. “Peyton’s Places,” onto Basketball, football, team trainer rushed onto People across the country, their regular program- baseball and soccer. Long the court to deliver the and the greater world at ming. Recently, they’ve ago, the four sports lived news that Jazz all-star cen- large, have had to adapt to shifted back toward pro- together in harmony. Then ter Rudy Gobert had tested a different way of living. fessional athletes playing everything changed when positive for the coronavi- In America specifically, sports… video games. the pandemic attacked. rus. After this news, the the NBA’s shutdown is ESPN aired an NBA 2k20 Only ESPN, the master crowd was asked to leave viewed by many as the players tournament fea- of all four sports, could the arena as the players turning point. It’s as if turing Kevin Durant, Trae were placed under quar- the US government and save us. But, when the Young, Devin Booker, antine for testing. This major organizations were world needed them most, Donavan Mitchell, Zach was a defining moment, playing one giant game they vanished. By van- Lavine, Andre Drum- not just for the NBA, but of chicken to see what ished I mean they abso- mond and Demarcus for the entire country. domino would fall first. lutely ran out of content. Cousins among a field of NBA commissioner In a world without Poorly timed Avatar ref- 16 total NBA stars. Yes, Adam Silver decided on live sports, major sports erence aside, sports have that is correct. On prime- long been used as an that night that the NBA networks such as ESPN time ESPN, they played escape from reality. When would suspend its sea- have had to come up with footage of grown men real-world stress became son indefinitely. The next creative ways to present playing a video game. too much to handle, peo- day it seemed as if every content. I use the word After the 2k play- ple could always turn on major American organi- “creative” quite loosely. ers tournament ended, ESPN to take their minds zation followed Silver’s In the early days of the away for the moment. lead. Not only did every sports drought, major ESPN partnered with the For many, sport is major sports organiza- sports networks were res- NBA and WNBA to air a one of the purest forms tion, other than the WWE cued by NFL free agency. H-O-R-S-E competition. and UFC (which has since Tom Brady and others of art and entertainment. The competition included postponed all events) sus- gave them plenty to dis- No matter what was Chris Paul, Trae Young, pend action, but Donald cuss, but the same con- going on in the world, Zach Lavine, Paul Peirce, Trump declared a national versations and debates through sport people could Chauncey Billups, Mike state of emergency. could only keep people’s unify. However, during Conley Jr., Tamika Catch- After the NBA suspended interest for so long before this most unusual time, ings and Allie Quigley play, America changed it was time to move on. even sports aren’t here playing the famous back- for the foreseeable future. In an effort to diver- to take the stress away. yard basketball game. It’s Schools closed, sify, one day ESPN ran a More than a month ago non-essential business 24-hour WWE Wrestle- not exactly must-see TV now, an NBA game were shut down and social Mania replay. Another by any stretch, but it’s all between the Utah Jazz and distancing became much day, they ran 9 consecu- they have. The world of Oklahoma City Thunder more than the world’s new tive hours of UFC replays. sports, for the first time, was cancelled right before favorite buzzword. Shel- They even pulled some is not immune to the tipoff. As the teams fin- ter-in-place orders were of their ESPN+ pre- world outside of sports.

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