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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY 2 FEBRUARY 8, 2021 THE LEDGER NEWS Community healing The community at UWT gathers to work through collective trauma, fear and concern over political turmoil.

By Luke Denuelle for a place to process what exactly needing to work through emotions News Reporter they had seen. that, while potentially catalyzed by the “ … even though they have lan- capital, had longer running causes. This week, the Ledger sat down guage about how it's affecting their “The conversations did center with Tanya Valasquez, a professor of mental and emotional health, they around the event in many ways … sociology, and Paolo Laraño, a psy- may not have the space to process all but a big part of it was recognizing a chologist here at UW Tacoma, about that, because in class they feel they lot of the conversation was based on the virtual healing session they host- are in too academic a setting and at things we discuss in regards to men- ed in wake of the capital riot. We home they don't feel they can process tal health, managing conflict with discussed the need for spaces on things mentally or emotionally as family, setting boundaries and work- campus for healing and group discus- openly,” Laraño explained. ing around a lack of conclusion,” sion, as well as how identity markers They felt there needed to be a re- Laraño said. can help to make themselves present sponse to the emotions many felt Laraño said this is because many in therapy. after the last few months, which of these stressors are interconnected. Valasquez and Laraño had hoped seemed to peak with the storming of Political trauma interconnects with that this event could be a place for the capitol building. Students were one’s mental health and interper- folks to discuss and share their expe- looking for a way to process and un- sonal trauma. riences about something extremely derstand what was happening. “I’ve had multiple students come distressing for many. “[Many students] were having con- in and ask ‘Can I talk about race? Can “Why it was incredibly important flict in their homes with family mem- I talk about other things in therapy?’ for the CEI is that that moment, the bers who maybe have different per- and I say ‘of course’ and sometimes insurrection, clearly had racial over- spectives, which is understandable, that can seem like a separate thing,” tones. And for our students of color, but they wanted to hear from staff and Laraño said. “We have plenty of stu- black and Indigenous, and our white faculty because for them this is quite dents who are very educated on these allies, it was really painful to see our new, for those of us who are a little things and others of varying levels fellow Americans flying the confed- older, because we do understand what and they know things and they have erate flag and wearing shirts that makes this so historic, what this means opinions … What I’ve seen is that reflected the views of nazis … It is in context of other national issues whenever things like this happen a very upsetting to see those things on through a political lens and an eco- lot of the things students want to national television, let alone in per- nomic and a social lens what have process are similar things that come son,” Valasquez said. you,” Valasquez explained. up when we talk about mental health.” Many students were also looking Many students found themselves PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CEI

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By Garrett Yaen “I think any professor would tell News Editor you that COVID has affected com- munication in the classroom,” Row- Like most other RSOs, COVID land said, “ … I think zoom fatigue has put a leash on many of the Ac- is a real thing.” counting Students Association’s ac- Rowland then made note of the tivities. However, according to the advantages and disadvantages of on- ASA’s President Jacob Rowland, the line meetings. association is still active and contin- “It’s made meetings a lot harder ues to provide its members with net- but a lot easier at the same time,” they working opportunities. said. “There’s a benefit to “Our mission is to present stu- hop on to a zoom meeting instead dents with opportunities to network of walking, you can’t replace the in- with local and broad big 4 accounting person relationship environment.” firms,” Rowland said. Attendance in ASA, much like Rowland explained that the ASA classes, has been affected as well. accomplishes this mission by provid- During the first few weeks of the ing an environment where students quarter Rowland mentioned they can learn from each other and hold were seeing roughly 35-40 attendees, meetings with professionals in the but the numbers have since been accounting industry. dropping to anywhere around 15-20 “A big part of it, for me, was I was people. Rowland then urged prospec- able to find a lot of study buddies,” tive members to make the most out they said. Rowland explained further of their meetings by remaining active that this association is a particular and mingling with others. advantage with the remote nature of “The biggest thing is attendance,” learning, as members can meet and they said. “It’s really easy as a student form study groups that they other- to not participate; going to an event wise wouldn’t have. and not doing anything doesn’t ben- In addition to offering accounting efit you compared to if you turn your students a virtual space to connect, camera on, they know your face [and] the club discusses various subjects if you ask them a question they can relevant to getting ahead in the ac- carry on a conversation with you and counting industry. now like if you were to contact them, Last week, Rowland noted that they would know who you are, and they hold a contemporary accounting you just made a greater connection forum in which members discuss by participating and not by kind of technology in accounting and provide being a fly on the wall.” advice for success in accounting ca- Rowland expanded on the impor- reers. Members can also receive ad- tance of networking both with class- vice for success in accounting careers mates and established professionals. from business professionals who They said that a classmate could be PHOTO COURTESY OF JACOB ROWLAND manage accounting firms. Their a future coworker at an accounting Although ASA has gone fully virtual, they are still fully dedicated to helping students. weekly zoom and learning sessions firm by making connections now. ally goes on outside of the classroom. meetings, that it can be beneficial for ing the distinction between govern- put members in direct reach of ex- “Networking with already success- They then elaborated on what ex- any student to hone their skills by ment vs. public accounting on Feb. perienced professionals. ful business professionals can help you actly goes on during meetings with attending the meetings. 10, a meet and greet with Weyer- “A couple weeks ago, we had John- as well because they could possibly professionals and what they typi- “For students who are outside of haeuser Industry representatives on ston Stone Pagano, a local accounting help you take that next step to con- cally learn about the industry. the field of accounting, I would say Feb. 17 and another meet and greet firm … and they talked about what necting with that recruiter and maybe “We try to keep it as similar as we it’s valuable just because I think they with Davida Kidney Care’s account- they do as an accounting firm, like getting an interview,” they said. could to in-person meetings,” Row- learn good professional skills from ing sector representatives on Feb. 24. maybe their internship opportunities, Rowland said a common subject land said. “They talk about their busi- the speakers,” they said. Giving their final thoughts, Row- and then they leave it open for people of discussion during meetings was ness, maybe a specific part of their Rowland said that for students to land talked about how ASA helps to to ask questions,” said Rowland. being proactive by learning outside business, or the difference between face maximum opportunities, they put students in a position to help “It’s just a good way to network the classroom. private or public, why it’s valuable to also must face their fears. themselves succeed. with that person that came in,” they “The biggest thing we discuss dur- get a CPA, or they may mention in- “If I’m being honest, I can relate “We do try to make a positive im- said. “For example, the person that ing meetings is learning your field,” ternship opportunities and then leave to a lot of people who think walking pact and give accounting students came in from Johnson Stone Pagano, they said. “Learning what it’s like it to Q & A.” up to a business professional is in- every opportunity in our power to we recommend these students to con- outside of taking your classes. It’s easy Rowland explained that the ques- timidating,” they said. “But that’s how succeed and gain valuable knowledge nect with them on LinkedIn so you to take your classes and go home, but tion and answer segments are the most you’re going to get the most out of and give students the best opportuni- can start that network.” it’s a very small picture compared to important part of the meetings due to those situations.” ties we can,” they said. “We want to Rowland advised students to make what you’re actually gonna see once the knowledge incurred that helps Students interested in learning help them succeed in their academics the best of club meetings now that you graduate.” members develop experience in con- about the accounting field or honing and their careers, but it’s ultimately nearly all meetings, like classrooms Rowland said they knew this be- tacting professionals and knowing their networking skills may attend up to the student.” and other RSOs, are held virtually. cause many business professionals how to ask the right questions. their zoom meetings every Wednes- They said the biggest key to making explain that the content students Rowland also wanted to point out day from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. the best of these meetings is being learn during their time in school is that students don’t have to be in the The club is hosting three virtual constantly engaged. very minor compared to what actu- accounting field to benefit from these events this month. An event discuss- 4 FEBRUARY 8, 2021 THE LEDGER OPINION Know your rights; stay firm and be practiced Don’t cooperate with police officers or federal agents, upholding the power of the state gets us nowhere fast.

By Andrea Nadal they could dig up, and many promi- silent.” Never lie, this will only get you “reasonable suspicion” of a crime. anything else. Remember, you are under Opinion Editor nent leftist organizers reported that in more trouble. You are under no ob- And remember, just because it isn't no obligation to explain yourself to the they were contacted by Federal Agents, ligation to explain yourself to officers legal for them to, doesn’t mean they cops and you should say nothing, sign In the weeks following the insur- some even had agents come to their and your best bet is to remain silent, won’t do it anyways. Inform the of- nothing and make no decisions without rection by right-wing extremists, it door looking for information. Expe- with only three exceptions. ficer clearly “I do not consent to a a lawyer present from this point forward. was a common occurrence for people rienced organizers know better than The first exception is when you are search.” This will help you later if they If you can’t afford a lawyer you are en- on the left to dox those that took part to work with law enforcement, and asked to identify yourself. The laws find anything they deem suspicious. titled to one regardless by law. in the uprising — a practice in which they know what to say and do if they around this vary depending on the When possible record your, or oth- After you are arrested you have the the personal information of an indi- come snooping around. But some of situation as well as the state, but if you ers’, interactions with police. They won’t right to make one local phone call. If vidual is leaked online. However, with us aren’t as practiced, and might not are unsure about the specific laws, then like it, but it's your best bet to hold them you call a lawyer, the police are not the federal government looking for know what to do in this situation that it's best to just bite the bullet and iden- accountable for what goes on during allowed to listen to your call. Most of information about the incident and could lead to unintentional disclosure tify yourself. Jim Chanin, a prominent that interaction — body cam footage is us don’t have a lawyer on retainer those involved, some decided not to of information that puts others at risk. civil rights lawyer in Oakland, Ca. ad- unreliable considering they are though, so you’ll likely have to wait for release the information to the public With recent events in mind it's vises this route to avoid arrest in the case who have control over it. arrangements to be made. This can take and instead to work with law enforce- important to emphasize that you that it is illegal. According to Burg Now, if you actually are arrested a long time so be prepared to be in ment to give the names of those in- should never talk to cops. Do not put Criminal Defense’s “Know Your Legal there are some extra steps that you need custody until your lawyer arrives and volved with the insurrection directly yourself in a potentially compromising Rights” page, in Washington state “a law to take to ensure your safety and the continue saying nothing to anyone. to agencies investigating the incident. situation by giving away information enforcement officer may require you to protection of your rights: The premise seems simple enough, This was a risky choice that many on that you don’t have to. Cooperating identify yourself.” Do not resist arrest, even if it is “Don’t talk to cops.” But knowing your the left did not support. with the state and state actors only The next exception is to ask “Am I unjust. Police will use any form of rights is not enough. It’s easy to know We do not get to pick and choose reinforces the power that they have being detained?” If you are not, then resistance as an excuse to use force in your rights when you are calm and when and how the state exercises its over us. So, here are some things to leave. If you aren’t being detained then the arrest, and the court tends to be not in danger, it's an entirely different power, and we cannot be complicit in remember when dealing with the po- your best option is to walk away in sympathetic towards the officer. Your world to actually exercise them in the the use of state power in any way. The lice and federal agents: order to avoid further interaction with best bet is to comply with the officer moment. Stay firm, and be practiced. enemy of our enemy is not our friend. Do not speak to them or answer officers who are looking for an excuse at this point, they may use more force It feels ridiculous, but practice this The cops and the state are never our any of their questions. You are not, and to detain or arrest you in an effort to than necessary, but fighting back will stuff. You have to be able to exercise allies, and allowing them to exert their are never, required to talk to cops with- force your compliance. only lead to more injury to you and them when put on the spot and under power over anyone only works to jus- out legal representation present. Any- And finally, never consent to your case. pressure. You need to have a working tify their use of power as a whole. thing you say will only be used against searches of any kind. An officer is This next step goes back to not knowledge of what to say and when Law enforcement didn’t just wait you later in legal proceedings should not legally allowed to search you, or talking to cops. Say “I wish to remain to say it, it should become second na- around for voluntary information to they decide to arrest you. Be clear and your property, without your consent silent and I would like to talk to a law- ture to you. This is the best way to be given. They went out to see what inform them “I would like to remain — unless they have a warrant or claim yer.” After this, shut up and don't say protect yourself and others.

PHOTO BY ANDREA NADAL ACAB/BLM Graffiti in Cal Anderson Park, taken June 5, 2020. OPINION THE LEDGER FEBRUARY 8, 2021 5 You are love worthy; overcoming personal obstacles We have unsolved traumas, depression, anxiety and more that we may think is a barrier to living a happy and healthy life, especially when it comes to finding love.

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By Bengisu Cicek finding love? Absolutely not. We are “I am beautiful,” “I am loved,” “I deserve the most from her mother, grows into We may feel stuck in the past be- Opinion Columnist loveable just the way we are, and our happiness and success” and “I am a an adult and stays in her home with cause we have unresolved traumas, partner should understand and ac- good person” should all be some of the her other three siblings who have psy- either from our childhood or through- As we explored in my last article on knowledge our struggles along with words we hear from ourselves. Nobody chological disorders. The oldest out our life. Our past does not define childhood traumas, the focus of this our journey to self-healing, self-love can heal us but ourselves. daughter has a disorder where she who we are, they are merely lessons piece is to examine some ways we can and self-growth. “We’re only as old inside as the cleans the entire house, doesn’t leave and a part of life. We cannot change overcome our past, intrusive thoughts One obstacle we might come across wounded child who sustained our and has flashbacks of her dead moth- the past, but we can change how our and progress towards healing. is our intrusive thoughts. These oldest hurts – neglect, ridicule, crit- er commenting on the oldest daugh- past impacts our future. When we con- Living with mental illness, espe- thoughts can range over a variety of icism, sexual abuse, etc. If we hide ter's actions, especially when her nect with our inner child and accept cially during a pandemic when some things and become scary at some our personal history from ourselves childhood boyfriend moves to the our journey of healing, we do not need of us may have to deal with overthink- points. Martin Seif Ph.D. ABPP and by insisting on focusing at all times hotel right across their apartment. The to restrict ourselves from living a hap- ing, intrusive thoughts, worrying too Sally Winston Psy.D. share some steps on the present and/or the future, we oldest daughter is now mirroring some py life. We can travel, get the job we much about the past or the future, on how to overcome these thoughts in can’t help that child heal and grow of the actions and comments of her have always wanted, earn the major we coping with depression, suicidal their article “Unwanted Intrusive into the adult we’re meant to become,” mother and acting these out against love, eat the foods we have been crav- thoughts, wondering if we are a good Thoughts” on Psychology Today. You said Tina Gilbertson LPC, in her ar- her siblings. ing and connect with ourselves spiritu- person or questioning if we’re worthy need to learn to accept and allow these ticle “Why Your Past Matters” on Trauma may not just come from ally or religiously. We don’t have to be of love is very difficult, as we are often thoughts in your mind, to not push Psychology Today. our past, transgenerational trauma a completely healthy person free from alone when these thoughts occur. them away. To label them as intrusive, We all have different pasts and can be transferred in between gen- all disorders and traumas in order to We may come across these intru- you need to remind yourself they are environments we grew up in as chil- erations. Family karma is another enjoy the many beautiful aspects of life. sive thoughts when we begin to seek “automatic, unimportant, and not up dren. Rather than running away from term used as well, and there are ways Mevlana Celaddiin-i Rumi was a love. These thoughts can range from to you.” They encourage you to try not our past, it is time to confront it, learn we can heal and release energetic ties 13th century Muslim poet, and I want if we are good enough, if our partners to engage with the thought or try to from it and not allow it to control us from our ancestors. Identifying our to conclude on his quote: really love us, if they will cheat on us, figure out what the thought means. in the present as well as the future. If own traumas and how we can stop it “Sorrow prepares you for joy. It if they will leave us, etc. We may ex- Remember, these thoughts do not re- we don’t confront these traumas, they so there won’t be a possibility of it violently sweeps everything out of perience fear when it comes to being flect you as a person and they are tem- can show up again in our lives. transferring to our children is a step your house, so that new joy can find vulnerable and bearing our emotions porary, you know who you truly are An example of this can be seen in towards healing ourselves for the sake space to enter. It shakes the yellow with another person. We might be and that these thoughts are not yours. a new Turkish show called “Masumlar of ourselves as well as with the people leaves from the bough of your heart, scared to open up to them about our Practicing these techniques and Apartmanı” that is based on a true who love us. When we identify and so that fresh, green leaves can grow mental disorders or compare our- acquiring professional help is a way to story, from Dr. Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu’s acknowledge what happened in our in their place. It pulls up the rotten selves to other people and couples. overcome these thoughts. Addition- book “Madalyonun İçi.” An abusive past, and accept that healing will help roots, so that new roots hidden be- Our fears are something we can ally, waking up every morning and mother reflects some of the abuse she us overcome it, then it will end the neath have room to grow. Whatever overcome with healing and help. Does looking into the mirror to say positive endured from her mother onto her transference of that generational sorrow shakes from your heart, far this mean we have to be flawless before affirmations can be another way to heal. children. Her daughter, who endured trauma into our future. better things will take their place.” 6 FEBRUARY 8, 2021 THE LEDGER OPINION

ILLUSTRATION BY LORE ZENT Many people with anxiety disorders think heavily of the risk of COVID when needing to leave the house. COVID and its effects on anxiety disorders As the Pandemic drags on and pre-COVID life continues to evade us, mental health is more important than ever to consider.

By Madi Williams people are staying home more and may feel unable to leave your home.” Germaphobia During the Coronavi- home he would change out of his Opinion Columnist in-person connections with others COVID has caused people to mini- rus Crisis,” David Turner talks about clothes and turn them inside out be- have come to a sudden stop for most. mize their time outside of the house, his personal experiences as a self- fore taking an hour long shower. COVID has hit everyone in one CDC Report Reveals “‘Considerably only leaving for essential trips. But described germaphobe who also has It is important to realize that be- way or another. People are not only Elevated’ Mental Health Toll from CO- with the ongoing pandemic and the obsessive-compulsive disorder, with- cause of COVID and the restrictions worried about contracting the virus VID-19 Stresses” by Joan Stephenson, seemingly never ending cases, now in the article experts talk about how that have been in place for almost a themselves, but also how it will PhD said “ … the CDC had found a even these small trips to the store can these two diagnoses are being shown year now, people with anxiety disor- change everyday life along with its substantial increase in anxiety disorder feel like a risk. hand in hand. ders have been getting worse, espe- effects on people's livelihoods with and depressive disorder symptoms in A grocery store, no matter how Mark Mayfield states that “ … cially if their anxiety is caused by ongoing lockdowns. Along with these the United States during April through large, can start to feel crowded. In people in the U.S. who, like Turner, germs or sickness. worries, there is also the concern June compared with the same time more severe cases people may fear live with OCD, the coronavirus out- With some counties in Washing- about the effects this pandemic has frame in 2019.” Research conducted by leaving the house in general because break is amplifying their pre-existing ton slowly opening up, the question had on people’s mental health. the CDC also reported that “Nearly we have gotten so used to being at fears of germs.” that comes to mind is how are people 31% reported symptoms of an anxiety home that leaving at all can be anxi- Mayfield continues by saying, who suffer from anxiety disorders Agoraphobia is an or depressive disorder.” ety inducing. “The coronavirus crisis definitely going to cope with this sudden anxiety disorder, the It is important to note that anxiety Germaphobia is the fear of germs exacerbates the fear germaphobes change of trying to go back to how Mayo Clinic describes disorders manifest in many different that oftentimes has a connection with have about getting sick, and it esca- life was before? For people who have ways depending on the individual obsessive-compulsive disorder, which lates their isolation, anxiety and de- anxiety that has gotten worse due to it as “ … cause[ing] and specific disorder. It is also im- is when someone has a “ … common, pression.” This shows how someone COVID, how are they going to cope someone to fear portant to note that there are sub- chronic and long-lasting disorder in with OCD who already had a fear of with everything? Are they going to and avoid places or groups of phobias that are also re- which a person has uncontrollable, germs can have these fears amplified have the support and understanding situations that might lated to anxiety disorders. reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and/ due to something like COVID. that they are going to need? cause you to panic With the number of anxiety disor- or behaviors (compulsions) that he or When connecting this to COVID, As a society, we need to strive to and make you feel ders having spiked, and are continuing she feels the urge to repeat over and people who have OCD that is pre- become more understanding and sup- to do so with COVID, it is important over," as stated in Ruben Castaneda’s dominantly focused on germs have a port people who have now developed trapped, helpless or to recognize what they are and their article, “Coping With Germaphobia hard time doing anything outside of these diagnoses. Having the support embarrassed. connection to the pandemic. During the Coronavirus Crisis.” their houses because they don't have from people in their lives but also Agoraphobia is an anxiety disor- It is important to recognize that any control over who has touched being able to have the resources avail- The number of people experienc- der, the Mayo Clinic describes it as “ germaphobia and OCD are two dif- what, if things around them have able to help them find techniques to ing anxiety or anxiety disorders has … cause[ing] someone to fear and ferent disorders. Despite the fact that been cleaned properly and if indi- aid them in overcoming these fears been on the rise since COVID started avoid places or situations that might the two can be related, this does not viduals in the area are healthy or not. are also very important in their jour- hitting the U.S., causing most of the cause you to panic and make you feel mean that every person with OCD In David's case, when he would leave ney towards recovering from these country to go into lockdowns which trapped, helpless or embarrassed. The has fixations on germs and cleanli- the house he would sit on a plastic worsened symptoms. lasted through the year. Due to this, fear can be so overwhelming that you ness. In his article “Coping With bag in public spaces and when he got A & E THE LEDGER FEBRUARY 8, 2021 7 : “Instead of goodbye, how about so long” Radio and Television Host Larry King passed away Jan. 23.

By Lore Zent titled the “Larry King Show.” In June sodes of “Larry King Now” from 2012 ers and listeners. ried eight times, had five children and A&E Columnist 1985, he began hosting “Larry King to 2017. Through the network, ORA King often bragged about not pre- nine grandchildren. He is survived by Live” on CNN from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. TV, he also produced “Politicking with paring for an interview. In one of his his and Shawn's two sons, Chance and On Saturday, Jan. 23, broadcasting each night. For a section of his career, Larry King,” which ran from 2013 to memoirs, “My Remarkable Journey,” he Cannon. As well as his son Larry King giant Larry King passed away from sep- he hosted both of these shows simulta- 2020 containing 257 episodes and both stated, “There are many broadcasters Junior, from a previous marriage to sis after recovering from COVID-19. neously. While the “Larry King Show” shows can also be found on Hulu. who’ll recite three minutes of facts be- Anette Kaye. Last August, he had lost King was born on Nov. 19, 1933 in ended in 1994, King worked for 16 more While hosting national talk shows, fore they ask a question. As if to say: Let two children, Chaia and Andy, within Brooklyn, New York. His parents were years before retiring from “Larry King King introduced a wide range of guests. me show you how much I know. I think two weeks of each other. Orthodox Jews who immigrated to the Live” in 2010. He was well known for interviewing the guest should be the expert.” Larry King was a well-known talk US from Belarus in the 1930s. While His time at CNN earned him the elusive figures and stars. Some of the Despite his successful career, his wife show host. A suspender-sporting every- proud of his ethnic heritage, King had Guinness Book Record Award for “lon- guests on his shows included: Clinton, of 22 years Shawn King said his proud- man with a golden baritone voice. He declared himself a full atheist. gest-running television show hosted by Nixon, Putin, Sinatra and Mandela. est legacy was his family. King was mar- will surely be missed. From a young age, King knew he the same person on the same network Associated Press wanted to work in broadcasting. After and in the same time slot,” as well as a states they estimate that receiving a tip from a CBS staff an- Peabody Award. On the “Larry King he conducted over 50,000 nouncer about the upcoming market in Show,” it wasn’t uncommon for him to interviews over the span for inexperienced broadcasters, host call-in segments as a nod to his of his career. He was he moved to Miami and landed his first roots as a disc jockey. King also wrote known for his unique, job on the radio as a disc jockey for for USA Today for 19 years — from 1982 breezy interview style WMBM. His first broadcast dates back to 2001. He often guest-starred in fam- and his abundant curios- to May 1, 1957. Throughout his career, ily films and television shows such as ity where he often gave he worked at various other local broad- three “Shrek” films, “The Simpsons,” interviewees softball casting locations after he began to ven- “Ghostbusters” and the “Bee Movie.” questions, allowing them ture down this path. After retiring from CNN, King to avoid contentious top- On Jan. 30, 1978, King began broad- founded his own digital television net- ics. This approach re- casting nationally, inheriting a talk show work and studio ORA Media. Through laxed guests and made COURTESY OF LARRY KING LIVE slot on the Mutual Broadcasting System these channels, he produced 1,000 epi- him relatable to his view- King made national debut on the Larry King Show with the Mutual Broadcasting System. Betrayal and injustice in “Judas and the Black Messiah” Daniel Kaluyya and Lakeith Stanfield give it their all in this devastating retelling of history.

By Talia Collett REVIEW & Henry Nguyen Editor-in-Cheif “Judas and the Film Critic Black Messiah” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This past week, the Ledger received a special invitation to attend a virtual screening and follow-up summit regard- The Good: ing Warner Bros. latest release,“Judas and • Careful depiction of a true story the Black Messiah.” Stemming from a • Incredible Acting story by Kenny and Keith Lucas, Will COURTEST OF WB FILMS Daniel Kaluuya, portraying Fred Hampton, provides a powerful powerformance in this carefully crafted biopic. • Stylized and well crafted Berson and Shaka King — who also di- depiction of setting rected the film — co-wrote the screen- ed out, “I think this was the film Shaka Chicago police department. film’s visual direction is overall very styl- The Bad: play. “Judas and the Black Messiah” is a was born to make, to be honest … The This film highlights the harsh truths ized with orange hues and neon lights • Some roles could have been biopic that tells the story surrounding film brings up things that are still bother- that face Black Americans faced, and still that have since become reminiscent of brought out more the betrayal of political activist and Black ing us, things that need to be addressed. do face, every day. It brings forth the the time period. Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton Putting this in Shaka’s hands made sense marginalized and misrepresented stories Stanfield’s acting chops truly stood by FBI informant William O'Neal. in a way you couldn’t put your finger on in American history and presents them out as he plays the on edge, existential 126 minute runtime, some adaptations As the awaited birth child of the Lu- — kismet. Even down to the fact that in a way that is completed with thought- O’Neal. As the Lucas brothers mentioned were necessary that in turn left more of cas brothers, the story has been a long every actor Shaka wanted, we were able fulness and consideration for all parts during the summit, “When we were these intimate scenes to be desired and time coming since their time spent tak- to get. No one passed, or wasn’t available, and players involved. thinking about the story we were like, important characters left without a lot of ing an African-American studies course down the line. From the start, it was in- The depiction is careful and so well ‘We need LaKeith to play William screen time. The film introduces other together in . credibly unique and special.” done to the point that it’s difficult to -be O’Neal.’ You’re the only actor we thought important members of the Black Pan- “Before that, we hadn’t known any- With a star-studded cast at work, lieve that most of the events that take we trusted with that role,” said Kenny to thers, like Bobby Rush, but then pushes thing about him or his story, it’s not re- the film begins with the introduction place in the movie actually happened Stanfield. “ … Because it’s such a complex them to the background. ally taught where we’re from,” said Keith of William O’Neal — played by Lakeith roughly 50 years ago. The movie doesn’t character. Probably one of the most “Judas and the Black Messiah” is an Lucas. “We read his story and it just blew Stanfield — who receives a plea bargain hold back in conveying the frustrations, complex characters that I’ve ever seen important film that brings up and truth- us away. And no one was really talking after being arrested for stealing a car blunt truth and violence that reveals a lot on the screen,” added Keith. fully retells a sensitive time in U.S. his- about what an injustice it was.” and impersonating an officer. The deal about our corrupt institutions along with And while both Kaluuya and Stan- tory that is often overlooked and deserves “You never forget it, it sticks with you,” includes a plan to infiltrate the Black the consequences of the embedded rac- field were expertly cast for their roles, to be told. Its themes are still very much added Kenny. And that is exactly what Panther Chicago chapter in order to ism festering within them. Dominique Fishback’s casting is anoth- applicable to today’s current events. this movie does; sticks with you. gain intel that will lead to the FBI’s It is clear that each frame was crafted er that can’t go without praise. Fishback Through its portrayal, comes a story that “Judas and the Black Messiah” marks hopeful arrest of chairman Fred Hamp- with careful intention and research to provided the poetic and loving nature of is inexplicably devastating, especially if Shaka King’s departure from the comedy ton. Hampton, played by Daniel truly capture 1960s Chicago under its Deborah Johnson — Mother Akua — viewers aren’t previously aware of the focused films his name has become ac- Kaluuya, was an outspoken, educated political and social turmoil. Costuming while also making sure to hone in on her events that this film is based on before quainted with where he instead dives into activist and member of the Black Pan- design, with credit due to Charlese Jones, loyal, unyielding and steadfast behaviors watching. If you’re not interested in his- more serious and plot driven storytelling. ther Party in the late 1960s, which was excellently crafted, as it also success- to completely encompass the role. tory or biopics then, at least, give this film As producer Ryan Coogley had point- made him a high level target of the fully captured the look of the time. The While there was a lot to fit into the a viewing due to its relevance. 8 FEBRUARY 8, 2021 THE LEDGER A & E Larry Scott to step down as Pac-12 commissioner The day Pac-12 fans have been praying for has finally come. What does this mean for the conference moving forward?

By Brooks Moeller However, there was a lot of bad mixed need to happen to bring the conference starting the season and postponing it conference when they were coming Sports Columnist with the good and people were already back to national relevance? and at one point believed that a spring off a bye week while USC would be questioning some of the decisions Scott The first step, that has already been season would be the best option dur- playing on a short week after a Sun- A conference that has been on a was making as the conference’s leader. taken care of, was to find new leader- ing the pandemic. day matchup with UCLA. Oregon steady decline in relevance over the last One of the most questionable deci- ship. The conference has not started an They ended up starting the season went on to upset USC and was de- 10 years can finally say that they’re on sions he made was choosing down- official search yet but the names of pos- on Nov. 7, leaving room for only six clared the conference “champion” to track to dig themselves out of the hole town San Francisco as the location of sible replacements have been ones I games with no bye weeks in between eventually be throttled by Iowa State they are currently in. On Jan. 20, it was the conference’s headquarters. This like hearing that include Alabama ath- for the possible scheduling of makeup in the Fiesta Bowl. announced that Larry Scott’s 11-year past year, it cost the conference $6.9 letic director Greg Byrne and Ohio games due to COVID related cancel- This sequence of events summed run as Pac-12 commissioner would million in rent with $11.7 million in State athletic director Gene Smith. lations. This almost certainly gave no up Scott’s time as a commissioner and come to an end this upcoming June. deferred rent, making it by far the The number one focus of the new team a chance to make the playoffs. paved the way for new leadership to be There are few positive things I could most expensive conference headquar- commissioner has to be football. Foot- Following the conclusion of the chosen in the following months. say about Scott’s tenure as commis- ters in the NCAA. It seemed as if ball is by far the biggest revenue gen- regular season, Washington and USC The conference is not doomed. It has sioner as he quickly became a joke to Scott's motives were tailored to him- erator of NCAA athletics and helps fund were left standing as the winners of so much potential to be one of the pre- Pac-12 fans everywhere. In almost self being close to his San Francisco other college sports. Having a strong their respective divisions. However, mier conferences in the country with every game you could hear the crowd estate as well as the tech companies football reputation can bring any Washington was hit with a wave of academically strong schools, large chant “Fire Larry” at some point, and he has relationships with. school’s relevance to a national level. positive COVID cases that forced them booming cities, great weather and pres- it was well deserved. On top of this, Scott’s salary is the Since the expansion of the college to back out of the Pac-12 championship idents committed to social change for Scott’s first few years as commis- second highest of conference commis- football playoff in 2014, the Pac-12 has game. The conference’s answer was to the good and betterment of the athletes sioner gave fans and university presi- sioners at $5.4 million with an addi- only had two representatives, none of give the spot to Oregon who finished that represent their universities. dents hope moving forward that this tional $1.9 million loan from the con- which went on to win a national cham- second in the conference but had lost The biggest moment for the confer- would be a good hire. He was able to ference. What is the loan for? No one pionship. The last Pac-12 representative to two unranked opponents the two ence will be before the 2024 season, strike a television deal with FOX and actually knows. came in 2016 when Washington was weeks before. where they will be due for a new tele- ESPN that, at the time, was the largest These and many other factors have selected to take part. USC was the lone undefeated team vision rights agreement. This is where of any other conference. He also ex- affected the conference competitively The conference has become an af- left and was put in a spot where they, the most money comes from that can panded the conference to 12 teams by and financially that now leaves them terthought in the college football land- at one point, were having to prepare be distributed to the schools to help adding Colorado and Utah while si- in a deep hole that will be very hard to scape, additionally, how this past for three possible opponents in the better their programs. A good and multaneously creating the Pac-12 tele- get out of in the near future. Thank- season was run did not help at all. championship game. Oregon ended positive deal here can set the confer- vision network. fully, it is not impossible. So what will Scott went back and forth between up being the chosen opponent by the ence up for success moving forward.

COURTESY OF CBS SPORTS Larry Scott has been head of the conference since 2009 and leaves behind a large mess to clean up.