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On second SU Game Day, WU falls short WUPD to form student advisory group TED MOSKAL CONTRIBUTING REPORTER

Washington University Police Chief Mark Glenn will create a student advisory group to improve communications between the Washington University Police Department (WUPD) and the stu- dent body. Glenn plans to finalize the mem- bers of the group over winter break and begin meetings by the spring semester. He held preliminary con- versations with faculty members and those affiliated with student affairs to ensure all student groups and identities are represented. The group will advise WUPD on safety and security issues, how to communicate with the student GRACE BRUTON | STUDENT LIFE body and how to implement long- Quarterback Johnny Davidson carries the ball past Illinois Wesleyan University’s defense to gain yards. Despite getting injured in the first half of the term goals for the department. game, Davidson was 28-of-41 for 206 yards and a touchdown. Wash. U broke its three-game home winning streak with a loss against Illinois Wesleyan. Glenn hopes that the student group will provide a platform for Football’s rally loses spark in SU hosts second Game Day students to formally communicate their concerns in a way that was previously not possible. 27-21 loss to Illinois Wesleyan of season for Green Dot game “I had seen multiple advisory MIGUEL CAMPOS only 97 yards of total offense in the KATY HUTSON of the Danforth University Center groups around campus to admin- CONTRIBUTING REPORTER second half, Wash. U. put itself in SENIOR EDITOR with game attendance at 2,903. It istrators, and as I looked at that, I a prime position to take the lead was estimated that 1,500 people realized that I probably needed an Down by 14 points going and keep the winning streak alive Student Union hosted the sec- attended the most recent Game outlet for me to talk with students into halftime, the Washington during several parts of the game. ond Game Day event of the year Day, falling short of SU’s goal of where I get to have a direct con- University football team knew However, a key mistake that in preparation for the Washington 3,200—the capacity of the Francis nection,” Glenn said. “I thought it had to up the ante against No. limited Wash. U.’s ability to take University’s football team’s home Field Olympic Stadium. it would be really helpful for me, 17 Illinois Wesleyan University. the lead, as a roughing the kicker game against Illinois Wesleyan The event featured free food as well as the University, to have Taking the halftime break to reca- penalty on a punt attempt that University Oct. 20. from Mission Taco, a mechanical a dedicated group of students that librate their efforts, they did just would have given Wash. U. the SU partnered with WUSTL bull, a DJ, and yard games, while we can talk to about safety and that, and the scoreboard went from ball while the game was still tied Athletics, Green Dot, Student the advertised bouncy house and security issues.” 21-7 to 21-21 by the middle of the at 21 gave the Titans’ offense a Affairs, the Olin Business School other inflatables were not used. Pointing to WUPD’s student third quarter. But the ferocious second chance. Illinois Wesleyan and United Provisions for the Students attending the event updates, freshman James Cevasco comeback ultimately fell short, took advantage of this fresh set of programming. said that they noticed a difference believes WUPD successfully kept the Bears falling 27-21 Sunday downs; and after a fourth down SU hosted the first Game Day the student body informed on the at Francis Field as they saw their conversion kept the drive alive, got of the season in September outside SEE GAME DAY, PAGE 2 series of carjackings near campus four-game winning streak come to past the tough Wash. U. defense in September. an end. to get a three-yard rushing touch- “With the incidents that hap- “Sometimes, being in the locker down to make the game 27-21. pened earlier this year, they room is a great time to pause...I (The Titans missed the extra point definitely communicated very well thought our coordinators did kick.) with the emails, which were very a good job going over minor Now down by a single pos- thorough,” Cevasco said. “They adjustments on both sides of the session, the Bears attempted to were sent to the students and the football…It’s a new game, zero- shake off the recent score by parents as well, which I think is zero, we start from scratch,” head Illinois Wesleyan and use the really important.” coach Larry Kindbom said about plenty of time left to tie or poten- In addition to giving students the halftime adjustments and tially take the lead. This, however, an opportunity to make their mentality his players have when did not pan out, as junior quar- voices heard, Glenn also sees coming out for the second half. terback Johnny Davidson’s pass the new group as an opportunity “The first half is over. Let’s win the attempt was picked off by Illinois for WUPD to personalize their GRACE BRUTON | STUDENT LIFE second half.” A Washington University cheerleader rides a mechanical bull at Student Limiting Illinois Wesleyan to SEE FOOTBALL, PAGE 6 Union’s Game Day tailgate in the Athletic Complex parking lot Saturday. SEE WUPD, PAGE 2

After Con Council ruling, Egbo passes executive order creating task forces NEWS EDITORS and deployment of task forces task forces. student experience on campus in create and maintain a set of is not explicitly stated in the SU “I...wanted to give them that whatever facets that looks like.” internal rules.” Student Union President Constitution. Egbo explained flexibility to really keep that In the opinion by SU Speaker junior Olivia senior Grace Egbo passed an that in the Constitution, there original spirit of what the task Constitutional Council, Chief Williams believes the oversight executive order to formally create are only two ways in which a task forces had in mind, so [I] just Justice senior Jack Broitman provided by Constitutional SU task forces Oct. 16, four days force can be formally created. created it in a more formalized called upon the Senate to be Council plays an important role after the Constitutional Council “Task forces can only be for- manner,” Egbo said. more objective with its opera- in the functionality of Student deemed them unconstitutional. mally created by either the According to Egbo, formal- tions. Broitman declined to Union. The Constitutional Council’s Projects Chair in Senate or by izing the task forces illustrates comment for this article. “I think oftentimes it’s incon- judgment followed an anony- the SU president,” Egbo said. SU’s progress in their Improve “I worry about the varia- venient if we have oversight or mous SU senator’s request for “Looking more at the process of Wash. U. Campaign. tion between different Senates, no one to hold us accountable, the council to interpret the valid- how [they were] actually created, “When that Improve Wash. U. the subjectivity of certain rules that can lead to a lot of grey ity of five recently implemented [Constitutional Council] realized Campaign was set out towards and the lack of accountability area,” Williams said. “I would task forces. Egbo’s executive it was unconstitutional.” the end of last semester, it was for internal procedures out- say that I think sometimes it can order allows SU’s task forces to Prior to the passage of Egbo’s really just an idea as to what side those explicitly defined in be difficult for [Constitutional] continue to function and requires executive order, Senate had cre- should Student Union be putting the Constitution and Statutes,” Council though, because…they SU presidential approval for the ated a student experience task more focus towards,” Egbo said. Broitman wrote in the opinion. have to draw the line out to what creation of all new task forces. force, mental health task force, “Having people serve on these “To ensure a more concrete is concrete and what is true and According to Egbo, racial identity task force and task forces, it shows that we are sense of continuity and account- sometimes people don’t always Constitutional Council decided socioeconomic diversity task really on track to reach the goal ability within the legislature of agree. But in terms of their role that tasks forces were uncon- force. She passed the executive that we did set for ourselves to Student Union, I would strongly in Student Union, I think it is stitutional because the creation order to formally recognize those really try to improve the overall recommend that each house important.”

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Student groups host Pre-Health Week NEWS EDITORS panel somewhere in the According to co-president near future so we kind of of Synapse junior Courtney A coalition of pre-health built around that, and then Chan, one of the goals of theFLIPSIDE student groups will host he started contacting other Pre-Health Week is to dis- MON 22 TUES 23 WED 24 Washington University’s clubs to get them to set up play the range of careers and SUNNY SUNNY PARTLY CLOUDY 71/43 62/37 58/41 Pre-Health Week, a five-day events in the same time paths in the medical field to event featuring program- frame,” Song said. interested students. ming from Monday, Oct. 22 According to Tsou, hav- “We want all students through Friday, Oct. 26. ing a range of pre-health who are interested in pur- EVENT CALENDAR Among the organiza- organizations present at Pre- suing healthcare to explore tions involved are pre-health Health week is important their options,” Chan said. MONDAY 22 honorary fraternities Alpha so students are exposed to “Whether they came into Epsilon Delta (AED) and all kinds healthcare profes- college sure of what they Election protection training Alpha Iota Gamma (AIR), sional opportunities. wanted to do or are won- American Medical Women’s “I tried to contact student dering if medicine is right Brown Hall Lounge, 4:00 p.m. Association (AMWA), groups from diverse topics,” for them, our goal is to Election protection volunteers provide Americans assistance on Election Day if they have Doctors Without Borders, Tsou said. “We all do some- host a range of fun, interac- any problems voting. Denise Lieberman, senior attorney and co-program director for the Pre-Med Society and neuro- thing a little different, and so tive and informative events Voter Protection Program at the Advancement Project, will lead a training session at the science group Synapse. The I thought that was important that connect students with Brown School to prepare volunteers for the November midterm election. The training is programming will include for Pre-Health Week to be their peers who are think- free, but registration is required. both professional network- able to showcase the differ- ing about the same things ing opportunities and social ent areas of pre-health.” or doctors who have been in The Evolution and Genetics of Aphid Wing Dimorphisms events. Song said that the their shoes.” Rebstock Hall, Room 322, 4:00 p.m. Students will also have collaborative week of pro- Chan is most looking for- Jennifer Brisson, University of Rochester, will discuss her research on genetic evolution- the opportunity to meet with gramming will increase ward to the MD panel, an ary differences in the wing characteristics of insects. medical professionals with visibility for pre-health stu- event she attended her fresh- a variety of backgrounds dent groups on campus. man year. through panels and discus- “Some of the groups “The doctors we bring Clean Missouri Forum sions and get advice on that are having events, for in are always fantastic, Metro Academic and Classical High School, 4015 McPherson Avenue St. Louis, MO, 6:00 p.m. medical school preparation instance, are like Pre-Med friendly and eager to talk to The Clean Missouri Forum will give the opportunity for attendees to hear both supporters through resume workshops. Society, which is pretty students one-on-one about and opponents of the ballot proposal discuss their perspectives and what it would mean AED president Terrence general among the health any and all questions they for St. Louis. Hosted by Senator Jamilah Nasheed, 4th District Senator-Elect Karla May, Tsou first began prepa- community here at Wash. have,” Chan said. “For 79th District Representative Michael Butler, 78th District Representative Bruce Franks, rations for the event by U.,” Song said. “But you me, I attended this panel 77th District Representative Steve Roberts, 76th District Representative-Elect Chris Carter reaching out to Synapse co- also have Doctors Without my freshman year...I can Sr., 79th District Representative-Elect Lakeysha Bosley, 84th District Representative-Elect president senior Eric Song, Borders and American still remember listening to Wiley Price IV and 5th Ward Committeeman Rasheen Aldridge. asking if he wanted to incor- Medical Women’s a female neurologist talk porate Synapse’s upcoming Association and some of the about her passions and Technofutures Film Series: Algol: Tragedy of Power MD panel into a larger honor societies like AED work-life balance and Landmark’s Tivoli Theatre, 6350 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis 63130, 7:00 p.m. event. and AIR having events as everything in between and “[Tsou] knew that well. It’s a pretty diverse per- thinking, ‘This is really excit- Explore the intersection of avant-garde art and early film in the “Technofutures: Science Synapse was having a MD spective you get.” ing and where I want to be.’” Fiction Film and Modernist Design” film series, showcasing three landmark sci-fi films produced in 1920s Europe. Selected by Diane Wei Lewis, assistant professor of Film and Media Studies, the films highlight the influence of modern art—Cubism, Expressionism, and Constructivism—on film and set design. Lewis will introduce each film, which will GAME DAY from page 1 also be accompanied by a musical score.

TUESDAY 23

Composing a Life: Women Inspiring Women Emerson Auditorium, Knight Hall, 8:00 p.m. Do you wonder how to balance your life between a professional career and personal goals? Please join us on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, for an inspiring evening with five suc- cessful women panelists, good food and networking.

The Making of Cultural Spaces in Korean Performance Traditions Busch Hall, Rm 18, 4:00 p.m. Wellesley College Professor of English Yu Jin Ko will discuss her paper “The Afterlives of Shakespeare’s Original Stage Conditions: From Boston to Seoul.” Ivanna Yi, Ko- rea Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow, of Washington University will discuss her paper “P’ansori Mountain Pilgrimages: Land as Interlocutor in Contemporary Korean Oral Performance and Literature.” GRACE BRUTON | STUDENT LIFE The RSVP Center and LIVE table for Green Dot Programming at Student Union’s Game Day Middle East- North Africa Film Series event. Representatives handed out t-shirts, hats and beads to promote bystander intervention. Busch Hall, Rm. 100, 6:00 p.m. between Saturday’s “The [St. Louis] County that Game Day is a support- The Middle East - North Africa Film Series, sponsored by the Department of Jewish, Game Day and the one in inspector came for over an ive and inspiring campus Islamic and Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, will be showing “Ajami.” September. hour trying to wait until event. “I like this venue better,” the wind would die down “It definitely makes a dif- WEDNESDAY 24 freshman Bella Chippari enough so they could inflate ference having the students said. “I think it can accom- the bouncy house to inspect and everybody on the side- Playing It Forward in Classical Music modate more space, we it,” Pohl said. “The wind line being able to cheer us Pillsbury Theatre, 560 Music Center, 4:00 p.m. didn’t run out of food, and just wasn’t under 20 miles on and support us,” football David Robertson, whose 13-year tenure as music director of the St. Louis Symphony Or- we got a mechanical bull, so per hour and that’s a law. So player and LIVE Sport rep- chestra culminated this past spring, will join St. Louis Public Radio’s Robert Peterson for that’s cool.” we couldn’t really do any- resentative Johnny Davidson a discussion of classical music’s future directions. Sponsored by the American Academy Instead of hosting the thing about that which was said. “It makes us play a lit- of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Music in Arts & Sciences. tailgate outside of the DUC really disappointing.” tle bit harder knowing that again, the tailgate was Junior Leaders in our friends are in the stands hosted outside of Sumers Interpersonal Violence and we’re trying to make From Exoticism to Primitivism: Unwinding the Arabesque Recreation Center. Education (LIVE) Sport them happy and get the win Kemper 103, 5:00 p.m. “When you see an event Committee co-chair Olivia for them. I know it was a lit- The impact of non-Western art traditions, especially those of Japan, gave artists like Van where everyone is spread Emanuel worked with the tle bit cold out, but students Gogh, Gauguin and Redon the visual means to explore the expressive power of orna- out, you’re not that inter- Relationship and Sexual still showed out, and it was ment and the arabesque. Both of these visual elements were closely associated at this time ested in walking around, Violence Prevention (RSVP) great to see them out there.” with primitive and exotic image traditions. This lecture explores the significant experi- right?” sophomore Ben Center for the Green Dot Sophomore Camille mentation among artists and intellectuals who wanted to free the image from formulaic Moore said. “But if you see Programming aspect of Negron Morales believes academic narratives, merging ornament with argument to create more image-based ways a large amount of people, the event. She thought that that Game Day is a good of making meaning. you’re more inclined to go Game Day was an impactful place to foster school spirit. check it out. Anything [SU] forum to promote bystander “I wanted to come out Missouri Ballot Issues Forum could do for [greater atten- intervention. and show my support,” dance] would be better.” “A difficult thing we face Morales said. “A lot of my St. Louis Public Radio, 3651 Olive St, St. Louis 63108, 6:30 p.m. SU’s Vice President of in prevention work is having friends are here, so it was a St. Louis Public Radio’s Don Marsh will moderate discussions with proponents and Social Programming sopho- a stigma of everything being really fun way to spend my opponents of several key issues on the November 2018 ballot, including Amendment 1, more Charlotte Pohl noted negative and that’s not what Saturday afternoon.” Proposition B and Proposition D, as well as the three competing proposals that would that they haven’t yet found we want to do,” Emanuel In the future, athletes legalize medical marijuana (Amendment 2, Amendment 3 and Proposition C). the ideal venue size and said. “We want to make it and SU members said that noted incoherent aspects of a very positive experience they hope to see Game the event. and get people to talk about Day expand outside of just “I think last time it was it and have a good mentality. football. from page 1 WUPD definitely too small and this So, I think doing this work “I’d like to see it be more approach to policing. community will lead to bet- didn’t allow sophomores time it was too big and I with something very fun than just football games and “I think that [our goals] ter community policing. to park on campus and think there was a disconnect and exciting and engaging I believe that that’s what’s are ever evolving in today’s “Just improving how we saw a change in how between the beer area and like the football game and supposed to happen,” world with communica- WUPD is communicating students move around cam- the parking lot with the rest the tailgate is a good way to Davidson said. “Just seeing tion, and I think being able with the University is the pus. And this is where it of the tailgate,” Pohl said. kind of make it something other athletes getting sup- to pick the brains of stu- most efficient way of mak- would be really helpful to Pohl believes that the that people want to talk ported as well, outside of dents on how they receive ing sure that everyone is on get thoughts from students midterm exams and cold about and don’t feel uncom- football, would be great to information and how they the same page,” Cevasco on how they are transition- weather affected the turnout fortable talking about.” see.” function really should help said. ing through and around the in comparison to past Game Junior and fellow LIVE SU is planning to host us dictate how we commu- Specifically, Glenn hopes neighborhoods.” Days. Sports co-chair AJ Dunham more Game Days this year nicate with students,” Glenn to focus on improving the In order for this program “I think something that appreciated the cold weather and has already started said. “When we put out safety of students who live to be successful, Glenn we struggled with with this in regards to Green Dot’s planning for the impending alerts and security memos, off campus and commute to encourages active engage- one was retention through- outreach. colder weather. we want to make sure that class. ment from the student body. out the event, and I think “I think the cold weather “Moving forward, we’re we are figuring out how “I think students that live “What do you want to there were a lot of factors actually helped us give more going into basketball sea- students can best use that off campus have a different hear from the police depart- contributing to that—obvi- of the hats out, which I son. So it’s going to be much information.” need for safety and secu- ment?” Glenn said. “What ously, midterm season and thought was really cool… colder and figuring out a Students hope that rity than students who live do you want to hear from the weather,” Pohl said. Overall, I think it was a space where people will be improving communica- on campus,” Glenn said. me? And what is the best The inflatable activities really successful event,” willing to come whether that tion between WUPD and “I think it has changed this way to get that message were not available at the Dunham said. be indoors or however we the Washington University year when the University out?” event due to the weather. Attending athletes believe decide to do that,” Pohl said. MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2018 KATY HUTSON | SENIOR SCENE EDITOR | [email protected] STUDENT LIFE 3 SCENE Food, family, the Fab Five: A conversation with Antoni Porowski of ‘Queer Eye’

JADEN SATENSTEIN as improving the treat- “Queer Eye” and writing STAFF WRITER ment of immigrants in the a cookbook, which he told United States is an issue he audience members would Antoni Porowski entered holds dear. include a Gooey Butter Lab Sciences 300 Friday “Immigration is some- Cake recipe, Porowski night to the sound of thing that’s very important recently opened The hundreds of screaming to me, being the son of Village Den, a trendy, diet- Washington University immigrants, identifying friendly restaurant in the students bursting with very strongly with my West Village of New York excitement at the sight of Polish roots, which is City. the star of Netflix’s “Queer something that I neglected “It’s a fun, sort-of-all- Eye.” growing up; and now I over-the-place menu that’s And can you blame know, at this age, and not too much of one thing. them? especially in this day and I naturally subscribe to Porowski donned a deco- age, the way that immi- a more ketosis-style diet rated leather jacket and grants are being viewed in where I eat a lot of fat and chic black-frame glasses, this country by a certain a lot of fiber,” Porowski immediately energizing section of the population,” said. “But there’s some- the crowd with his infec- Porowski said. “We’re thing for vegan people, tious smile and genuine not going to get political pescatarians, vegetarians.” charm. The audience’s because I’m Canadian And, of course, the res- engagement only grew as and I don’t do that, but taurant will offer what has the hour and a half talk we have a responsibility to become Porowski’s staple progressed, during which tell those stories, and it’s food item: avocados. Porowski answered ques- more important than ever. “My first rendition NATHALIE AUSTIN | STUDENT LIFE tions from Congress of And it’s something that I of the menu had zero Antoni Porowski of the hit Netflix show “Queer Eye” takes questions from the audience dur- the South 40 Director of can’t just be passive about avocados because I was ing his speaking event hosted by the Congress of the South 40 in Lab Sciences 300 Friday. Services Mackenzie Hines- anymore now that I have really tired of them, but Wilson as well as Wash. U. this platform, now that the we added them to two reci- students who tweeted their show has become what it’s pes,” Porowski said. “But questions with the hashtag become, that it’s so much it works!” #CS40FallSpeaker2018. bigger than us, and what- Porowski tapped into Porowski revealed details ever our hopes and dreams his Polish heritage when about his experiences on were that we have to tell creating the menu, highly “Queer Eye,” which stars these people’s stories.” recommending the cabbage five men with queer identi- Porowski also touched rolls. ties, called the Fab Five, on the impact of casting “I think the thing you who help transform lives the Fab Five as men who should be most excited through each of their main fall under the LGBTQIA* for is the cabbage roll focuses: interior design, spectrum. because it’s an homage to hair and grooming, fash- “The fact that some of my grandmother, and it’s ion, culture and, Antoni’s us identify, or the others a Polish-Jewish-style cab- specialty, food and wine. identify as gay and I … bage roll,” Porowski said. The talk covered topics haven’t figured that out “Instead of having pork ranging from his friend- yet, the fact that we are and white rice, it’s cau- ships with the other those other things, that liflower rice and ground members of the Fab Five doesn’t come up in most turkey with pine nuts and a to the fact that he was of the episodes,” Porowski little paprika, Hungarian- granted free Chipotle for said. “We don’t talk about style sauce.” life. Porowski gave insight the fact that we identify Referring to himself as into his experiences as a as gay or whatever it is in a home-cook rather than Canadian immigrant, his any given episode unless a chef, as he was never battle with depression and the opportunity arises professionally trained, the unique path that led where we can be helpful to Porowski stressed the him to where he is today. somebody, where we can importance of using home- And, of course, he talked educate somebody, or just cooked meals to create a about food. Lots and lots relate to somebody and semblance of community of food. make them feel a little less and family for college Student Life had the lonely.” students. chance to sit down with Through creating more “Let’s say you have a Antoni before his talk visibility for many people study group for one of to learn more about his with various identities, your electives or some- upcoming projects, such as Porowski believes that thing and you want to get the third season of “Queer “Queer Eye” can help together with friends, do a Eye,” which will take place increase acceptance potluck,” Porowski said. in Kansas City. of members of the “Set up a stew on a Sunday “I’m so excited,” LGBTQIA* community. night. Get a crockpot. You Porowski said. “I’m not “Just by showing up can make a chili. You liter- allowed to talk about any and being ourselves, we ally just dump a bunch of of it, but I will say pro- can normalize being stuff into it, and then just ducers had a talk with us LGBTQIA* without hav- have friends over, and it and they were like, ‘Who ing to be an activist. Not to doesn’t have to be amaz- would you—what type of discount activism because ing, but just the fact that person would you want to it’s incredibly important, you took a bit of time to make better? What would but there are other ways, make something for them be your goal?’ And we all there are soft, gentle ways means a lot.” had open discussions about to go about it as well,” said Porowski’s genuine the type of people who we Porowski. “Yes, we must interest in the lives of want to help, and people march in the streets, but at college students forged who have voices or stories the same time, if we do it an immediate connection that are unheard who rep- in our daily lives, and it’s between him and audience resent a certain section of not just in these extreme members, as his energy the population—I’m trying circumstances, we can be. and interest in his fans was to be as general as pos- Because at the end of the apparent throughout the sible—and they listened to day, I think we just want to entire talk. us, which is amazing.” be part of the mix. We’re “I’ll come back if you’ll Porowski expressed the special, and we’re different have me. We’ll try toasted importance of using the and unique, but we’re all rav,” Porowski said to audi- show’s platform to share part of the mix.” ence members. “And we’ll the stories of immigrants, In addition to filming have a vegan option.” (314) 351-3000

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Our newspaper is Managing Editor [email protected] Copy Chiefs Designers a publication of WUSMI and [email protected] Emma Baker does not necessarily represent Danielle Drake-Flam Elena Quinones Aiden Blinn Adrienne Levin Coleman the views of the Washington Olivia Szymanski Josh Zucker Ella Chochrek Kathleen White General Manager University administration. Senior News Editors Senior Cadenza Editors Director of Special Projects News Editors [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Chalaun Lomax Claire Martin Katy Hutson Brandon Wilburn Director of Diversity Initiatives Advertising Manager Senior Scene Editor Design Chief [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 4 STUDENT LIFE ELENA QUINONES & JOSH ZUCKER | SENIOR CADENZA EDITORS | [email protected] MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2018 CADENZA ‘The Hate U Give:’ A memoir for life in St. Louis KYA VAUGHN Khalil. the media made Khalil out human life. A black life. I understand. I didn’t under- were tear gassed. It mimicked CONTRIBUTING WRITER The movie hit on a lot of to be nothing more than a wondered if the color of his stand. She wondered why my city, the place that I call topics—all of which will not dope-selling gang member, skin was the reason they set her friends cared more about home. I remember those I I didn’t know what to be stated here, but are none- as someone who was caus- the bar so low on his life, and the cop being harassed at the was around referring to the expect going into “The Hate theless important—with the ing trouble, perpetuating afterwards, I couldn’t help but store than they cared about rioters as “animals,” as if they U Give.” I knew what it was largest segments being police stereotypes within his own wonder what they were think- Khalil’s mother having to live weren’t just hurting people about: another killing of brutality and being black in community. This in mind, ing about me. But then again, the rest of her life without who were fed up with the another unarmed black man, a white world. The movie Starr’s counterparts lost sym- I knew I was the exception, a son for a reason she did injustices that have for years or, as the movie would call reflected some of the truths pathy for Khalil. He wasn’t as was Starr. I was always not know. She found herself plagued their community. it, “the same story with a that black people feel experi- an innocent black boy who “the whitest black girl,” as struggling to find a balance It saddened me, this scene, different name.” We all know ence daily, and what made was killed for reaching for a everyone made it a point to between her white life and this movie, that although it the names: Trayvon Martin, the movie so poignant was its hairbrush at a traffic stop: No, say. I was the “Oreo” because her black one. She began to was fiction, it was the real- Michael Brown, Alton unrelenting relatability. he was a thug. I didn’t fit their mold of question her friends’ loyalties. ity for black America. The Sterling, Eric Garner, and the Growing up in the St. In this moment, I saw what black should be. I was Was she, too, the exception? scenes were so vivid and list goes on and on. Louis metropolitan area, myself in Starr. I couldn’t smart and valued education. And then came the riots. frighteningly realistic that I As a warning, the rest of I remember the Ferguson relate to her pain of losing a I couldn’t really dance and I cringed as I watched Starr had forgotten I was watching this review contains spoil- riots and seeing them in the friend like Khalil, but I could didn’t really care to, and these and her brother struggle a movie until the end, and ers—if you haven’t seen the news. Furthermore, and relate to her dealing with the things somehow made me through the crowd of people, that was the goal. This movie movie, you might not want to perhaps more importantly, reactions of her counterparts less black and more white. It meeting a wall of armed men was meant to hurt, meant to read this. I remember the reactions to the events. When Michael made me question what black with their voices. She wanted display the pain that is felt To even think that there is of the people around me. I Brown was murdered, really meant to my “friends.” to speak for Khalil, to speak across black America when a list, that there have been so felt myself relating to Starr, my peers, my neighbors, It made me question what I for him as he would never get these incidents occur time many unjust killings of black childhood friend of Khalil, concerned themselves only meant to them. the chance to. I cried when and time again. “The Hate U men with no consequences, is because I, like her, grew up with the fact that he had Starr’s peers showed no she stood on top of the car Give” is a memoir for black beyond disheartening. “The attending predominantly stolen some cigars. “He was empathy, either. They cut with her bullhorn, shouting people, the telling of a painful Hate U Give” doesn’t fail to white schools—and this is a criminal,” they’d say. “He class in honor of Khalil yet “He lived” at the armed men. story in an attempt to get the speak on this, after the killing where the pain of the movie had it comin’.” They equated sympathized with the cop I cried as the crowd repeated rest of the world to believe of a teenage boy named really sunk in. In the movie, a stolen pack of cigars to a who killed him. Starr didn’t the words. I cried as they it, too. Don’t call it a comeback: Cursive comes to Off Broadway

ELIZABETH PHELAN group. the feisty music of Cursive people surged in waves amazing (and criminally Kasher’s deeply personal lyr- STAFF WRITER Opener Camp Doggz and Camp Doggz. around the stage, dancing short) solos, balancing the ics and intense sincerity are played dreamy, ambient Cursive packed a full show and yelling their hearts out. band’s heavier rock sound substantial parts of Cursive’s Cult alternative rock music that seemed adjacent in Off Broadway’s relatively The sheer passion of the with unexpected poignancy. appeal. Besides carefully band Cursive played at Off to bedroom pop. Second to spacious (for a DIY venue) audience alone made it a Most of the songs Cursive constructed melodies and Broadway Friday night, perform was Chicago-based space. the audience consisted remarkable show and stood played were off their new rich layers of instrumentals, beginning the first tour for Meat Wave, on tour with mostly of diehard Cursive as testament to Cursive’s cult album, as expected of an the sheer humanity of the the band since 2014. Since Cursive. They played a high- fans who thought the bad status. album release tour, but they band—how the lyrics are launching the record label 15 energy punk set with heavy, would never tour again, Their songs have an unmis- also played smaller, lesser- honest and raw without Passenger in 2017, Cursive chugging bass lines and who shouted along with the takably distinct sound; apart known songs from their verging on whining and how remained largely inactive thrashing percussion. The lyrics, creating an almost from the typical guitars, bass, previous releases. Frontman virtually everyone can relate until they announced a lead singer howled into the pseudo-chorus for the band. and drums, the band is com- Tim Kasher sang with pas- to the aching behind the new album, “Vitriola,” in microphone with vigor and At times, it was equally fasci- prised of an electric cello, a sion and honesty, at times music—is what resonates so August, prompting a wave intensity, playing music that nating to watch the audience synthesizer and a trumpet. admonishing the audi- deeply with members of the of renewed interest in the contrasted noticeably with as it was to watch the band; The cellist played some ence with finger pointing. alternative rock scene.

‘Good Omens’ trailer is a good omen for the quality of the series

ISABELLA NEUBAUER not a lot to go on and frankly and frustration of Adam, the CONTRIBUTING WRITER reminded me a little too much 11-year-old Antichrist who has of the CW’s long-running read a few too many New Age New York Comic Con was show “Supernatural.” I mean, Spiritualism magazines. a little over a week and a half its slogan is “The End is Given a premise like that, ago, and if you’re anything Nigh.” any book would be, at the like me, you followed the That all went out the win- very least, weird. “Good events religiously. And if dow as soon as I watched the Omens” takes the weirdness you’re like me, you also prob- trailer. I was hooked. I needed and embraces it. Even as I was ably weren’t anywhere close to more content, immediately. on the edge of my seat about prepared for the sheer amount Since the show won’t air for the end of days, I couldn’t stop of content released over the several months, I did the only laughing. weekend. thing I could do. I turned to From what I’ve seen in While I was distracted with the source. the trailer, I don’t think I’m the new DC Universe content As soon as midterms ended going to be disappointed next (movies, shows and an entire and fall break began, I bought spring. It’s creepy, it’s funny new streaming service coming the e-book of “Good Omens,” and Crowley and Aziraphale’s next year!), something snuck sat down, and started reading. millennia-long friendship is by me. Though I didn’t notice If there is one thing I can every bit as antagonistic as for several days, something say about “Good Omens,” I could have hoped for. Of even more exciting than the it’s this: the book is hilarious. course, running behind it “Harley Quinn” animated Thankfully, I can say more all is Queen’s “You’re My series trailer had dropped. than that. Best Friend.” (Hell turns any I’m talking about the In a world where Pollution cassette left in a car into the “Good Omens” trailer. has become a horseman of “Greatest Hits of Queen.”) In spring 2019, BBC Two the apocalypse and Heaven But looking past the end of and Amazon Prime will debut and Hell are closer than you the world, past the jokes that “Good Omens,” a six-episode might think, stopping the never feel forced or overused miniseries based on Terry apocalypse is left to Crowley and past the unshakeable Pratchet and Neil Gaiman’s and Aziraphale—simply friendship that may have novel of the same name. The because they’re the only ones become my new obsession, show will star David Tennant interested in stopping it. They Good Omens has something as the demon (Crowley) and are helped by Private Newton to say. Demons don’t have to Michael Sheen as the angel Pulsifer of the Witchfinder be all that evil (though they (Aziraphale). Army (which consists of can be), and angels don’t have At first glance, the show exactly two people), occult- to be all that good. And at the seems hokey. IMDb describes ist Anathema Device and end of the day, people are just the show as “a tale of the her ancestor Agnes Nutter’s stubborn, contradictory, sur- bungling of Armageddon incredibly accurate book prising people...even if one of features an angel, a demon, of prophecy. The problem? them is literally the Antichrist. an 11-year-old Antichrist, and Armageddon is entirely “Good Omens” premieres on a doom-saying witch.” That’s caused by the imagination Amazon Prime in spring 2019. MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2018 LAUREN ALLEY & TYLER SABLOFF | SENIOR FORUM EDITORS | [email protected] STUDENT LIFE 5 FORUM STAFF EDITORIAL Take your parents on a real St. Louis tour

his upcom- of tours around St. Louis. a concrete, constructive to make the University feel nothing stopping you from learn about the work being ing weekend, These include walking effort on the part of the even more insular than most visiting and learning about done on campus to promote family members tours of the Central West University to introduce not other colleges across the these areas on your own: outreach. For those whose Tof Washington End and Soulard neighbor- only students, but also the United States. Many parents have cars, and parents are not so easily University students will hoods, as well as bus tours loved ones who support If students want to be the internet has information. shocked, the Performing descend on campus from that explore Forest Park, them, to St. Louis outside part of breaking down these Even if neither your family Arts Department’s produc- across the country for the the city as a whole and of the “Wash. U. Bubble.” barriers rather than keeping nor you plan on having a car tion of “The Rocky Horror annual tradition of Parent “Tennessee Williams’ St. Both students and family them firmly in place, they in town, the rest of the city Show” provides a snapshot and Family Weekend. As Louis.” Professor of archi- members should take advan- can start with something is just an Uber ride away, of the arts on campus. usual, there will be happy tecture and Community tage of this opportunity and as simple as taking one of and any travel within the Even if you don’t have reunions, impromptu dorm Engagement Fellow with take time this weekend to these tours—especially to designated boundary around relatives visiting St. Louis room tours and a variety the Gephardt Institute Bob engage with the city outside areas like Ferguson where campus will be covered for Parent and Family of on-campus panels and Hansman will also lead of campus and the Delmar most wouldn’t venture oth- through the University’s Weekend, the events hosted talks designed to give family a tour of “The Other St. Loop. erwise—with well-informed recent Uber initiative. by the University provide a members a glimpse of life at Louis,” which will explore It’s no secret that experts. This weekend pro- Finally, even when on necessary reminder that the the University. “the racial, sociocultural Washington University vides a chance to learn and campus, students and metropolitan area expands There will also be another and political context of and its students often fail to to share with loved ones the their loved ones can still for miles outside of campus, opportunity during the St. Louis city and county, interact meaningfully with city that we call home, and engage with communities and that too often students weekend—The First Year including the north county the broader St. Louis com- if possible, we should take on campus and beyond. stay wrapped safely inside Center will offer students city of Ferguson.” munity. A physically closed advantage. The Gephardt Institute, their bubble. Take inspi- and their families the chance These tours—especially off campus and a nicely con- Even if guided tours with for example, will host an ration and, whether this to purchase tickets and those to less frequently tained entertainment district other families doesn’t sound open house during parents’ weekend or another, explore leave campus on a variety visited areas of the city—are nearby in the Loop combine like your cup of tea, there’s weekend—stop by and the city we call home.

OP-ED SUBMISSION A call for (Asian) accountability

LEE STEINHORST the Asian Multicultural to support the black com- ago when two East Asian wake-up call and shift out of demand it for ourselves. CLASS 0F 2018 Council, a Sensasians video munity when other students, students posted a Snapchat Asian-centralization in POC I by no means wish to of support for those affected administrators, Washington photo of them in dark face spaces and activism. delegitimize the very real n Oct. 2, I by the comments and an University Police masks claiming they were The first step to this is effects of anti-Asian racism came upon a occupation of Umrath Hall Department officers and of the “zulu (sic) tribe;” addressing the anti-black- and sentiment on campus screenshot on to heal and plan further community members work during the blackout protest ness in our own community, and off, and hope that this OFacebook of action—all understandable, to make them feel unsafe or in response to the Jason and it is so much more than piece does not come off that what seemed to be a floor valid and needed spaces unwanted. This is the first Stockley verdict? just being sure to not appro- way. Even before writing GroupMe chat expressing to express hurt, fear and time I have witnessed a large “POC solidarity” is a priate black cultures. this, I spoke with a friend aggression against the Asian solidarity as we process the chunk of the Washington buzz phrase people love to It is writing to adminis- of mine also in the com- community (specifically, incident. And, of course, if University Asian population toss around, but it means trators when black students’ munity, apprehensive of any complaining about Asian feels comforting to see so unified in shared indigna- nothing and is damaging safety is threatened. It students that may come to students taking up space many allies in solace. tion, but this rage and desire instead if the solidarity and is showing up to rallies my inbox declaring me a in a study room). This was What concerns me, how- to see tangible change for work is only done by those and protests not for the race-traitor or anything of alarming to read, both as a ever, is the lack of similar the better cannot and should in the least powerful posi- Instagram posts but for the the sort. But we need to be Chinese recent alumnus as outrage by so many students not be only sparked by us tion. It is not fair for black cause. It is asking black held accountable for our well as a general human, but when it is black students that when we are the party being students to be the only ones communities the best way actions, need to become not the surprise at the content are the target of these types made to feel unsafe. working to make positive to support them instead of only aware of our behavior itself was little in compari- of racist sentiments. Where was this massive change for all of those imposing one’s own ideas but also cognizant of how to son to that at the wave of While I have seen much wave of upset and vehe- affected by racial inequality or expecting recognition. It improve it. attention it garnered. support during the aftermath mence—resulting in unified at Washington University, is attending and supporting Wash. U. needs to Just 20 days later, the of this particular incident by demands for justice—during with Asian communities black productions like Black become a safer space for original Facebook post those in the black commu- the Black Lives Matter pro- only reacting when we are Anthology just as we do our POC, and that cannot hap- stands at over 600 reactions. nity, rarely do I see nearly tests and rallies in the wake the ones being affected. In own shows and festivals. pen until we realize that we There has been a pub- as many Asian (especially of Michael Brown’s murder; order for this to change, We cannot demand racial are an integral part of that lished response on behalf East Asian) students come during the time two years there needs to be a serious justice at Wash. U. but only process.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

HARRY TODER talk about the uncertainty major occupational shift As you proceed, you important thing is to have But don’t despair that you PH.D. you are facing following at the beginning of my will find that you cannot the feeling of leaving a do not have all of your this year. To that I say: career. I feel that as you realistically accomplish legacy—a contribution answers yet. They will To Ella Chochrek: welcome to life! I am a embark on your journey everything you may which will outlive your- come, but on a gradual retired college professor (and that is what life is), have set out to do in the self. A legacy can take basis. Regarding your piece, who, over the course of you will find your way. beginning, and you will many forms, but, for me, “Senior year isn’t what I years, has changed goals But, view it is a process sharpen your objectives. it is my writing and possi- Sincerely, thought it would be,” you many times. I also had a rather than an end point. But I think the most bly teaching in the future. Harry Toder, Ph.D.

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HEMAN DUPLECHAN Jess Shapiro. Fellow fresh- well-timed pass to Isabelle STAFF REPORTER man midfielder Ariana Oliver, who took the ball Miles and junior forward down and placed a com- The Washington Taylor Cohen executed posed shot into the lower University women’s soccer a beautiful give-and-go, left corner to tie the match team continued its unde- allowing the ball to find at a goal apiece. feated season Saturday Shapiro at the top of the Both teams continued with a 2-1 win over No. box. Then, Shapiro lifted to pressure each other for 9 Wheaton College in a well-struck shot over the next goal. Though Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton goalkeeper Wheaton did not get Entering the game as Lauren Ketchum. This away a lot of shots, the the No. 1 team in Division marked Shapiro’s second shots they did get were III, the Bears knew they goal of the season, mak- dangerous. In the 42nd had a huge target on their ing the score 1-0 Wash. U. minute, Wheaton forced backs. However, Wheaton early. an outstanding save from also came into the game in After scoring, Wash. U. sophomore goalkeeper good spirits, as it had won continued to control the Emma Greenfield. Then, its last eight games. flow of the game with pos- right on the stroke of half- The game started out session. Over the next 10 time, Wash. U. retook the slow, as each team took a minutes, the Bears con- lead. A huge defensive few minutes to feel each tinued to put pressure on lapse from the Wheaton other out. The first shot of Ketchum, forcing multiple defense allowed freshman GRACE BRUTON | STUDENT LIFE the game came from Wash. saves from the Wheaton midfielder Erin Flynn to Junior Taylor Cohen heads the ball towards the Emory University goal Sept. 29. The No. U. in the eighth minute, goalie. Senior midfielder put away her fifth goal of 1-ranked Washington University women’s soccer team remained undefeated and improved when senior back Hannah Caroline Dempsey nearly the season. their record to 14-0 with their 2-1 win against No. 9 Wheaton College on Saturday Oct. 20. Menard’s strike just missed doubled the Bears’ lead The second half contin- ball away off of a corner finish with the same 2-1 course, pulling out a very wide right. From there, in the 25th minute, when ued in a similar fashion kick. However, a great save score in favor of Wash. tough victory against a top- the Bears began to amp up she unleashed a shot that to the first. The Red and by Ketchum forced another U. While on paper, it may 10 team, while also battling the pressure, getting them- rattled off the crossbar Green were determined to corner kick, from which seem like Wash. U. con- the elements. selves into good positions and into the grateful arms put away a crucial third Wheaton was able to suc- trolled the bulk of the The Bears have another to score. of Ketchum. However, in goal. In the 54th minute, cessfully clear the ball. game, Wheaton’s effi- ranked matchup on tap, The positive play was the 27th minute, Wheaton they seemed certain to Throughout the rest of ciency in front of goal was as they will return home eventually rewarded with slotted away a goal against get it, as senior midfielder the match, both teams almost enough to trip up to host No. 15 Brandeis a goal in the 12th minute the run of play. Wheaton’s Darcy Cunningham came continued to attack; how- the Bears. However, the University Friday from freshman midfielder Carney Blake lifted in a very close to putting the ever, the game would Red and Green stayed the afternoon.

Men’s soccer falls back to .500 with 1-0 loss at UW-Whitewater ANGELICA VASQUEZ approaching for the near––all of which are going University of Wisconsin- result, rather than waiting and trying to get themselves CONTRIBUTING WRITER Washington University to be disputed at Francis Whitewater in Whitewater, for the opposition to visibly on the scoreboard. As deter- men’s soccer team as three Field. However, a 1-0 loss Wis. complicated the Bears’ open the spaces. Even while mined as the Red and Green Crunch time is crucial UAA matches Sunday afternoon at the momentum heading into some games fell short of were, they were unable to that crucial stretch. what head coach Joe Clarke surpass the UW-Whitewater Around the 42nd min- planned for his team their defense and goalie. They ute of the match, the performances have been did well to press on, taking key moment came on consistent. advantage of the fact that a corner kick executed The first half fell in favor the home team slowly fell by UW-Whitewater that of the Bears, as multiple back to guard the result. resulted in the only goal of times they found themselves Again, the lack of a definite the game. Despite the Bears’ with plenty of room to aim finishing touch provoked best attempt to deflect the for shots on goal. While their loss. While this is not ball from the area, the oppo- rival goalkeeper Jake King a conference match, the fact sition sent a header straight prevented the Bears from stands that the Wash. U. into the back net. walking out with a favor- men have not played well The result, however, does able result, Wash. U. away from home recently. not accurately depict all of demonstrated a capable Fortunately for the Bears, the events that transpired and threatening offense. As their next game will be on within the match itself. For of late, however, whenever home turf, Friday evening one, the Bears generated the Bears have generated an against Brandeis University. plenty of opportunities with attack, not enough players While their record is now the numbers in their favor have been near the penalty 6-6-1, the Bears are cur- 16-7 in shots and 11-5 in area to give the ball that rently unbeaten in home corner kicks. Throughout final touch and make it a field; with just three games GRACE BRUTON | STUDENT LIFE this fall season, the Wash. goal. remaining, this conference Freshman Aidan Ryan competes against an Emory University defender to move the ball U. men have shown over The second half featured match will hold impor- toward the Emory goal. Despite outshooting University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 16-7, the and over again that they much of the same, with the tant weight in determining Bears were unable to score a goal and lost their game Sunday Oct. 21 at Whitewater 1-0. are a team that fights for a Bears possessing the ball what’s next for Wash. U.

FOOTBALL from page 1

Wesleyan’s senior defen- The scoreboard Kindbom said. “We were sive back Trevor Staley, remained at a standstill, just not sharp as a football giving Illinois Wesleyan an with neither offenses get- team [in the first half]...We opportunity to increase the ting much leverage against kind of put ourselves in a lead. the other team’s defense. hole.” The Wash. U. defense The game came down The two quarter- was determined to keep the to the very last minute, backs managed a passing team’s chances of winning the score still standing at touchdown each. Junior alive. This mentality and 27-21. Wash. U. had the running back John Fisher endurance by the defense ball and fought hard to led the Bears with a total led to the loudest moment bring the ball up to the of 61 rushing yards, while in the game. After get- Illinois Wesleyan 32-yard senior wide receiver Alex ting into field goal range, line. Davidson threw up a Fehlinger led with 81 Illinois Wesleyan tried prayer at the buzzer, but receiving. to make it a two-score the pass was broken up by On defense, the num- lead when out of seem- junior defensive back Nico bers were highlighted by ingly nowhere sophomore Gubenko. a grand total of 16 tackles defensive back Anthony Overall, a solid overall for senior linebacker Jake Whitaker blocked the field performance by Wash. U. Coon, with senior defen- goal attempt, giving Wash. didn’t feature quite enough sive back Ben Marcus and U. another chance to take firepower to overcome junior defensive back Matt the lead. the Titans. The Red and Bernstein not trailing far Despite the near-pierc- Green’s record stands at behind with 15 and 12 ing cheers generated by 5-2 with three games left tackles, respectively. The the Game Day crowd that on the docket. Bears totaled four sacks, gave the Bears a boost Notable offensive statis- with one coming from of energy, the Wash. U. tics included a total of 206 Coon, one from junior offense couldn’t man- passing yards by Davidson defensive lineman Michael age to get much past the and 60 passing yards from Prescott and two coming Illinois Wesleyan defense, senior quarterback Ryan from sophomore defensive as the next offensive pos- Arthur, who temporarily lineman Peter Pigatti. session lead to a forced replaced Davidson after a Wash. U. will look fumble, giving the Illinois rough sack early in the first to start a new winning Wesleyan team a chance quarter. streak next weekend PHOTOS BY GRACE BRUTON AND ANDY ENTIS | STUDENT LIFE to widen the margin once “Ryan actually came against Augustana College TOP LEFT: Johnny Davidson throws a pass to a receiver. TOP RIGHT: Receiver Alex Fehlinger again. in and did pretty well,” Saturday at 1 p.m. carries the ball. BOTTOM: Running back Logan Bash fights off an Illinois Wesleyan defender. MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2018 STUDENT LIFE 7

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10/22/18 8 STUDENT LIFE ELENA QUINONES & JOSH ZUCKER | SENIOR CADENZA EDITORS | [email protected] MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2018 Rainbow Kitten Surprise delivers an energetic performance at the Pageant CHRISTINE WATRIDGE indie-alternative band a personal favorite of mine. made this a standout con- CONTRIBUTING WRITER Rainbow Kitten Surprise, RKS thrilled the crowd cert in my mind. also known as RKS, played early with “Seven,” one of I went to an RKS concert A balloon Elmo drifts alongside their opener, their most popular songs a couple of years ago in alongside a cake-eating indie-pop-rock artist off their first album “Seven my hometown, and I loved Peppa the Pig at the back Caroline Rose, for an ani- + Mary,” released in 2013. being able to see just how of the stage. The opener, mated crowd at the Pageant There was never a lull in the much the band has grown, Caroline Rose, captivates on the Delmar Loop. set list as they performed not just in popularity, but the crowd with an unfor- I really enjoyed this con- both older songs like “First also into their own distinc- gettable kazoo solo on her cert, and I wholly credit the Class” and “Lady Lie” and tive style. And though this birthday. The vibrant blue- wonderful performances of new ones from their 2018 venue was much bigger, the to-pink-to-rainbow lights both bands. I was immedi- album, “How To: Friend, performance still felt just flash to the beat. Rainbow ately drawn to the narrative Love, Freefall.” Even as intimate and interactive Kitten Surprise’s lead vocal- quality of Rose’s songs as though I was exhausted as the last one. The band ist Sam Melo delivers an well as the keyboard melo- from so much standing, is on tour for the next few infinite amount of lively dies and catchy guitar riffs. none of the band members months; so, be sure to be on dancing. These are just a Rose also sang an excellent slowed their roll once! The the lookout in your home- few snapshots from the rendition of Britney Spears’ dynamic movement from town for RKS, and check entertaining and energetic “Toxic” alongside origi- everyone on stage and the out their newest album, CHRISTINE WATRIDGE | STUDENT LIFE concert Friday night. nals such as “Bikini” and genuine enjoyment of both released on streaming plat- Lead singer Sam Melo of Rainbow Kitten Surprise performs at On Friday, Oct. 19, “Jeannie Becomes a Mom,” the audience and the band forms back in April. the Pageant last Friday. Indie musician Caroline Rose opened.

Damien Chazelle is a closest friends and he loses quarantine. Both scenes are stories are powerful and through a window and a being entirely developed. traditionalist. He is also his daughter. At the end of well-crafted and perfectly well-made, but Chazelle complicated set of controls. The film is left feeling not a traditionalist. He is the decade, he walks on the performed, lit and framed. fails to integrate them into Every shot is either in the incomplete. fantastically ambiguous. As moon. Screenwriter Josh Armstrong is isolated and one cohesive film. The final space shuttle or on it. The Ultimately, I still recom- a film viewer, his ambiguity Singer asks why Armstrong, lost, more comfortable product feels unfinished. scene is not silent and long; mend “First Man” and delights; as a film reviewer, a modest family man miles above Earth than on Chazelle makes films the shots are not wide or believe it is a good film—its it frustrates. His works are typically indifferent to the it. about characters who deep. The opening moments only real drawback is that it curiosities, wonderful to glamor of the spotlight shot For much of the film, chase and achieve success are loud, edited quickly could have been great. experience but difficult to himself out of the atmo- Gosling is accompanied after great sacrifice. He and shot in a succession of In “First Man”, Damien accurately and precisely sphere in what amounted to on screen by Claire Foy, creates classic American shaky, selectively focused Chazelle makes a lot of describe. “First Man”, a death trap. who plays Janet Shearon, stories about love and close-ups. When the mis- mistakes—some silly (a Chazelle’s latest effort, is Ryan Gosling channels Armstrong’s first wife. ambition. His first two sion succeeds, the question truly meaningless and his most extreme film yet. Armstrong with phenom- Her performance is also films, “Whiplash” and is not how it succeeded, but showy 2001 Space Odyssey It’s his most traditional and enal poise. His performance stellar, but her character “La La Land” tell these how it did not fail. homage) and some more nontraditional; his most is restrained and believable. is underdeveloped. When stories more coherently Danger defines the space seriously compromising exciting and most frustrat- Chazelle and Singer focus Armstrong is not home, than “First Man”, but “First program. Every shot and (Claire Foy deserved a lot ing. “First Man” is Damien on Armstrong’s emotional he is frequently with other Man” has a richer story to scene in a space shuttle more screen time). In the Chazelle’s worst film so far, incoherence and inarticu- NASA astronauts and tell. It complicates a tale is breathless, every silent end, though, he solidifies but it also contains some of lateness. Gosling captures engineers including Ed of American triumph and moment before a launch full his position as one of the his best work as a direc- Armstrong’s inability to White (Jason Clarke), Deke reimagines how we see the of dread. most interesting filmmakers tor. For Chazelle, “First communicate with nervous Slayton (Kyle Chandler), space program completely. At times, “First Man” alive. His shooting style and Man” is a small step for his fidgeting and resigned eyes. Buzz Aldrin (Corey Stoll) When “First Man” works, it is truly great. The opening ambition remain exciting. filmography and a giant The film is strongest when and Elliot See (Patrick is a sight to behold. sequence, the conversa- His story decisions and leap for his evolution as a he is on screen. Two scenes Fugit). The ensemble The beginning of the tion before Apollo 11, the theme developments are filmmaker. are particularly notewor- is strong but never feels film, for example, is stun- final scene, all moments more mature. Chazelle shot “First Man” explores an thy; in one, he reluctantly essential. ning. The opening space discussed in this review, are for the moon and missed eventful and transformative speaks to his family before The problem with “First flight is nerve-wracking, just a few of many exam- ever so slightly. I am watch- decade in Neil Armstrong’s embarking on his mission Man” is that it feels like claustrophobic and ples. The film just does not ing to see what he does life. In 10 years, he advances to walk on the moon; in the two films: a historic thriller unsettling. The audi- fully connect. Some sto- next. from an engineer to a pilot other, the film’s final scene, on the moon mission and ence experiences space as rylines are ineffective, and —Pranaya Pahwa, Film to an astronaut, he loses his he reunites with his wife in a quiet family drama. Both Armstrong did, primarily others are better without Editor

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