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October 27, 2017 The Halloween Issue Volume XCVIII.4 Faces of the Force: One-on-One with the Hampden-Sydney Police Officers

Why did you become an of- in four years with a degree they came the future to see us improve; being Brad Murawski ’19 ficer?: “When I first came here, I here to seek. I instill that belief in able to increase the services that we Staff Writer had several friends who were offi- all of my officers, and this institu- provide students, faculty, and staff.” cers in other locations, and that was tion has been my life for 26 years. Deputy Gee has been a police And my goal is to retire from here.” officer for 27 years, and has been at To familiarize students with our my primary influence. I grew up 5 What keeps you here?: “What H-SC for 21 years and 10 months. police officers here at H-SC, I con- miles from the campus, so I was fa- keeps me here over the years is the Why did you become an officer?: tacted each of the officers in the force miliar with the campus, and I knew overall family atmosphere we have “I wanted to help people and to defend and asked them the same few ques- a lot of people here already. The op- here. Also, our department through- people who can’t defend themselves.” tions, probing their interests, goals, portunity came up, and I applied and out all the years I’ve been here has What’s your primary goal at the and views for the future of the college. was fortunate enough to be hired.” been a constantly improving depart- College?: “To help the college and its Chief of Police Mark Fowler has What’s your primary goal at ment, and being able to be a part of students keep an honorable reputation.” 26 years of service at Hampden-Syd- the College?: “Throughout my ca- that is great to see; the success of our What keeps you here?: “I’ve ney, and spent most of that time as a reer [it] is safety and security of stu- department and seeing us continu- had a lot of roles in police work be- Patrol officer. He later became a Patrol dents, of course, and, also, to do my ally modernize into the department fore I came here, and I was getting Sergeant, and then Lieutenant. He part in whatever way I can to see we have become; having goals for burned out quick. When I came was appointed to Chief in May 2017. each student succeed and leave here Chief Fowler. Photo credit: hsc.edu Continued on page 4 Updates on the Academic Master Plan

been discussing the implications, lored to meet the needs of the men many enthusiastic members of the tial learning skills are applicable to Griffin Salyer ’19 upshots, and semantics of the plan’s on campus. Looking forward, it administration – as well as many the outside world, helping graduates Guest Contributor propositions over the course of the seems that this plan will likely come professors – who are helping refine get accustomed to life after college. last several months. Provost Stevens, into full effect in the next few years. the plan for H-SC students. Experi- Moreover, experiential learning al- This year, the Academic Mas- who heads the plan, and the Student One updated section of the ential learning is a teaching strategy lows students to experience a subject ter Plan has been making excellent Life administration are seeking out Academic Master Plan that has re- that focuses on creating courses that and gain a fuller understanding of progress and moving forward with new ways to engage students and cently come under scrutiny is one on are hands-on and application-based, the reality behind course materials. excitement. The committees of ea- develop a Hampden-Sydney expe- experiential learning. This portion as opposed to the more traditional This comes at great benefit to H-SC ger faculty that oversee the plan have rience that has been uniquely tai- of the plan has been toiled over by lecture-based strategy. Experien- students, as our Alumni network is In this issue... Continued on page 5 Where alumni money Police officers of H-SC Etymology of forty part Tiger Athletics Update, Blade Runner review; should go; the Truly (continued), pg. 4 III, pg. 5 pg. 7 album reviews, pg. 8 Terrible Trump, pg. 3 Page 2 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger October 27, 2017 INFO The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Founded 31 January 1920 by J. B. Wall ’19

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tion focus doesn’t appear to include students, these dorms are nearly im- when potential students are visiting most pleasant housing experience one of campus’ most important as- possible to get because of the GPA- they often comment negatively on of my three years. The apartment- Brad Murawski ’19 pects: student housing, perhaps the based housing selection. As a result, the housing we have available. Many style Blakes offer comfortable liv- Staff Writer area most desperately in need of these students are left with the less- of these students are drawn to larger ing, with living rooms, full kitchens, overhaul. Most of student housing desirable housing on campus, which schools with nicer housing. We need a and porches. Still, my roommates Hampden-Sydney College has on campus is rough to live in. Bar- is often uncomfortable and dirty. Our brand-new residence hall that can be and I have found a multitude of is- recently received a four-million- ring the Blakes, there are no kitch- students would greatly benefit from used for showing off nicer housing on sues with our apartment, includ- dollar donation from John W. “Bill” ens in any of the dorms, and many of donations towards on-campus hous- campus to impress potential students. ing mold throughout the cabinets, a Kirk III, an H-SC alumnus of the I personally have lived in three leaking water heater (that has since class of 1972. The money is being locations: East House, B dorm, and been replaced), and a burst pipe that put towards the athletic program, in “...the school’s renovation focus the Blake Apartments. As a fresh- produced a sewage smell, perme- the largest single monetary donation man, White House is probably the ating the downstairs. Thankfully, that has ever been given to Hamp- doesn’t appear to include . . . stu- best place you can live; that said, our great buildings and grounds den-Sydney. It is a truly generous many of the furnishings had fallen staff have been quick on the job to gift from Mr. Kirk, and this article into disrepair. To the school’s credit, fix the problems with my housing. is not in any way intended to detract dent housing, perhaps the area however, that furniture was replaced Overall, our campus housing is from its significance. While athletics last year. B dorm, on the other hand, long-overdue for an overhaul. While are important and everyone certainly most desperately in need of had terrifying bathrooms with show- large donations to athletics and new appreciates alumni support of them, ers that consistently flooded to my student buildings are always wel- the school has a more pressing fi- ankles. My room was comfortable come, we need generous alumni to nancial need in its housing situation. the bathrooms are rank withoverhaul.” mold. ing. If an alumnus or group of alumni enough, but the air vent was com- pitch in to improve our quality of life With alumni donating large Throughout my years at H-SC, were to donate towards building a pletely covered with dust and mold. here on campus – I know I speak for sums of money each year, H-SC is I have noticed that the two cleanest new dorm, or renovating dorms, or From what I have seen and heard all of us when I say that the student capable of renovating and building dorms are both C dorm and F dorm, anything towards making our living from other students, mold on air body would greatly appreciate it. new academic buildings on campus. which have similar apartment lay- conditions better, it would be greatly vents is an extremely common prob- Unfortunately, the school’s renova- outs. The problem is that, for a lot of appreciated. I’ve have noticed that lem. The Blakes have been by far the Why You Should Believe Some of What You Read

by humans, not all do, thus pre- And I was embarrassed by it. But I is negative as fake news and rarely would only accept the election results venting there from being “scientific have tremendous respect for women.” questions when he retweets or posts if he won – a shocking claim by a US Chad Pisano ’19 certainty.” This sowing of doubt is And Americans bought it. But how news that describes him positively. presidential candidate. In that elec- Staff Writer done in the face of the fact that 97% can Evangelicals or social conserva- This practice has led him to retweet tion’s wake, Trump’s methodology of active climate scientists agree tives endorse a man who, already accounts on Twitter that, at other has spread to Republican candidates that humans cause global warming. divorced twice at the time of the times, espouse anti-Semitic remarks across the country. This has led to How is it that Americans are Perhaps the best example of a recording, is caught on tape saying or put forth as evidence of success a men like Roy Moore, who has public- able to accept so many of the obvi- man who implements this pseudo- “when you’re a star, they let you do satirical article mocking his budget. ly expressed his belief that Muslims ous falsehoods fed to us by our poli- intellectual style of arguments is it. You can do anything . . . grab ‘em When Trump falsely claimed that the are not fit to be elected officials, -hav ticians and leaders as truths? The our very own Commander-in-Chief, by the pussy. You can do anything.” Potomac was called a “river of blood” ing a real chance of getting elected. answer lies in the careful use of aca- Donald Trump. Trump is a man who More notably, perhaps, is the during the Civil War in a monument The deleterious effects of the demic language by many politicians, built his campaign on the fallibility of adoption of the phrase “fake news” on his golf course, he was called out constant and usually incorrect decon- particularly Republicans. Whether facts. In the aftermath of his scandal- by Trump. Initially coined by the for his misinformation by historians. struction or relativism that the Re- or not they know it, when climate ous comments detailing his methods legitimate media to describe confus- Incredibly, he went on the offen- publican Party employs is that of the skeptics criticize the “lack of scien- for sexually assaulting women, the ing, false, and misleading news sto- sive, asking “how would they know fracturing of its own party. Limited tific certainty,” they use academia’s candidate assured Americans, say- ries created to further any political that?... Were they there?” His policy government advocates clash with so- own words to sow doubt about the ing, “I have great respect for women. agenda, the term was quickly taken of flagrantly denying anything nega- cial conservatives. Corporatists clash very results it has attained. While Nobody has more respect for wom- over by Trump to describe press out- tive and asserting as truth anything with small business owners. White a great deal of scientists agree that en than I do. I’ve said things that, lets that were highly critical of him. positive about himself led Trump to Continued on page 8 climate change is real and is caused frankly, you hear these things I said. He regularly describes any press that state on the campaign trail that he Page 4 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger October 27, 2017 FEATURE here, the mission was just as im- I wanted to serve my community and Why did you become an of- the Farmville Police Department. mature throughout their years here. portant, but not as demanding.” felt like that was the right calling.” ficer?: “I became a police officer What’s your primary goal at I have built great friendships in my What’s your primary goal at hoping I could make a difference. the College?: “My primary goal years here. Working at the College the College?: “Keeping the kids safe.” The risks you take can be both dan- here is the safety and security of allows me to utilize traditional roles What keeps you here?: “The gerous and exciting; however, if it the students, visitors, and staff.” and values of Policing where the po- atmosphere and the guys that work saves lives, then it is worth the risks.” What keeps you here?: “The lice are the people and the people here. Everything is just great.” What’s your primary goal at the family atmosphere of the campus is are the police (Sir Robert Peel).” Sergeant Bobby L. Sim- College?: “My primary goal is to pro- the main reason I continue to work Officer Stone has been a police mons has been a police officer for vide safety and a helping hand to both here and not seek other employ- officer for over 25 years. He started his 25 years and has worked for the the students and faculty/staff at the ment. It is also refreshing to hear law enforcement career at the Henry Farmville PD and the Prince Ed- college. I also want to provide for my “yes sir” and “no sir” from the stu- County Sheriff ’s Office in Virginia, ward County Sheriff ’s Office. family by giving them the benefits and dents anytime we interact with them. where he was an investigator and Why did you become an of- competitive pay offered by the college.” That doesn’t happen very often any then a Patrol Sergeant. After 13 years ficer?: “I became a police of- longer in a municipal setting when there, he went into nuclear security at ficer because law enforcement dealing with the general public.” BWXT in Lynchburg. Stone spent 9 reminded me of the military.” Sergeant Malave has been a years there until coming to Hamp- What’s your primary goal at Police Officer for approximately 17 den-Sydney. He has a BS in Criminal the College?: “To be the best that years full-time and another 2 years Justice from Liberty University and I can be and to protect and serve part-time. He’s been with H-SC for is currently working on his Master’s Deputy Gee. Photo credit: hsc.edu the Hampden-Sydney community.” 9 years. Before that, he was a po- Degree in Administration of Justice. Officer Kevin Adcock Has What keeps you here?: I love my lice officer in northern New Jersey. Why did you become an officer?: been a police officer since 2008, job and the people I work with and deal- starting in Buckingham County. ing with the young people on campus.” Why did you become an offi- Officer Jamerson has been a cer?: “I wanted to make a difference. police officer for almost 4 years.

Officer Jamerson. Photo credit: hsc.edu

Officer Bourne has been a police officer since 1986. He has worked as a police officer for King William Sheriff ’s Office, City of Po- quoson Police Department, Ame- lia County Sheriff ’s Office, Rich- Sergeant Malave. Photo credit: hsc.edu Officer Stone. Photo credit: hsc.edu mond International Airport, and Why did you become an of- “I went into police work because I had ficer?: “As cliché as it sounds, I re- a desire to help others. This field is def- ally enjoy helping and interacting initely a way to not only be a help to Officer Adcock. Photo credit: hsc.edu Sergeant Simmons. Photo credit: hsc.edu with people. I feel a great sense those in need, but to lead by example.” of satisfaction when I have been a What’s your primary goal at the positive influence in someone’s life.” College?: “I actually have two goals What’s your primary goal at the here in my work at Hampden-Sydney. College?: “My primary goal at H-SC One of those goals, and a goal of our Argus Software is a proud is to continue building relationships department, is to keep our campus between the PD and the rest of the community safe. Another of my per- sponsor of ARGUS community. As a Certified Crime Pre- sonal goals is to try to be a mentor vention Specialist, I plan to continue for the students at Hampden-Sydney using all the techniques and skills that I meet. I would like these young Financial Analysis courses at [I’ve] gained to help reach that goal.” men to not just see us as “Cops” (a What keeps you here?: “H-SC term I am not too fond of ) that just is by far the best place I have ever want to write tickets and harass them. Hampden-Sydney College. worked. I like to see the students I would rather them realize that we Officer Bourne. Photo credit: hsc.edu October 27, 2017 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 5

are here to help them be successful in their time on “The Hill.” We may be the first contact with a police of- ficer that some of them have had, Word Wall and we want it to be a positive one.” What keeps you here?: “I enjoy working at Hampden-Sydney because rising pressure to prioritize public the United Kingdom. Children, in a it is a somewhat small community as health, and, in 1377, the Croatian port manner like with the American Hal- compared to some campuses. This not David Bushhouse ’19 city of Ragusa (now Dubrovnik) is- loween, would carry effigies of Guy only makes for a positive academic at- News Editor sued an order that all incoming ships Fawkes, named ‘Guys,’ door-to-door mosphere for the students but a strong must spend 30 days docked at nearby and ask for “a penny for the Guy.” sense of family for students, faculty, islands before coming to port. After Eventually ‘guy’ was used as an equiv- and staff alike. It is an honor and a Before the discovery of the bac- an additional outbreak, the isolation- alent to ‘trick-or-treaters,’ and even- privilege to think that, maybe in some terial and viral pathogens that cause time was lengthened to 40 days. tually just “a person (usually male).” small way, I have had a part in Form- most communicable disease and long In the 14th Century, Italian was Another example is ‘cool,’ which ing Good Men and Good Citizens.” before the development of vaccines the lingua franca—a common lan- was originally used as a rough trans- Officer Liptrap has been in and antibiotics that mitigate dis- guage used for communication de- lation of ideas in West African mys- law enforcement for approximately Officer Liptrap. Photo credit: hsc.edu ease, Europe was ravaged by Yersinia spite regional differences in mother ticism, meaning “nonchalant in the 16 years. He started with Chesa- officer for 26 years in the Chesapeake pestis, the bacterium responsible for tongue—of Mediterranean shipping face of extreme situations,” evolved peake, Virginia’s Sheriff ’s Office in Police Department, and my mother the Black Death. In a period of 11 because of the massive influence of the through jazz, African American Ver- 1992, serving as a deputy for eight was in the Sheriff ’s Office for a short years, from 1348–1359, roughly 30% Italian port-cities of Venice and Ge- nacular English, and now American years. Liptrap then left law enforce- time. I enjoy the privilege to serve and the population of Europe was killed. noa. So, the order to incoming ships at Vernacular English, to the current ment for approximately 10 years protect, meet new people, and realize These facts are well-known, but Ragusa was called ‘quarantina giorni,’ meanings like “laid-back,” “agree- before realizing how badly he had that, no matter what, somebody must many forget that the plague outbreak Italian for “a time of forty days.” It able,” “fashionable,” and even “inter- missed several aspects of the trade. be out here at night to fight crime.” began in China, as did the previous worked, and the same order was put esting.” Brand names often widen On many occasions he found myself What’s your primary goal at the Plague of Justinian. Oriental rat fleas, into place in Venice and other cities. quite quickly. Think of ‘Kleenex,’ talking about being an officer while College?: “There are several reasons which parasitize the oriental rat, can Since then, ‘quarantine’ has ‘Google,’ and ‘Coke,’ which are com- trying to perform at other jobs. In why I wish to remain in law enforce- also parasitize humans, transferring been adopted into English as a loan- monly used generally as “facial tissue,” 2009 a friend of his, Billy Kidd, had ment. One of which is that I truly the pestis infection. After initial hu- word—a word like burrito or chai, “search,” and “soda (in some regions).” become the sheriff of Buckingham believe I was meant to be an officer. man infection, plague can spread hu- which is adopted from another lan- By simply examining the word County, and offered Liptrap a job. It is definitely not for everyone—deal- man-to-human through coughing and guage—meaning “a time of isolation ‘forty,’ we’ve seen how words can shift Why did you become an officer?: ing with shootings, car wrecks, fights, sneezing. The disease escaped Asia as to prevent the spread of disease.” In in spelling, change pronunciation, and “I served as a deputy for Buckingham theft, foot-chases, going into the un- infected oriental rats piggybacked on that transition, the meaning of “forty expand or shrink in meaning over time. Co. for 8 years before meeting H-SC known, and death takes a toll on any trade caravans along the Silk Road days” has been fully lost; the process police chief Mark Fowler and being human being. The ability to regroup, to Crimea, and then on merchant by which words lose specificity and offered a position to serve as a Hamp- regain your wit, and continue on is a ships to major Mediterranean ports. are applied more generally is called den-Sydney police officer. I have for blessing that I am grateful to have. As Trade, the very force that allowed semantic widening, and there are many years been fortunate to help long as my body allows me to con- Europe to grow and develop large countless examples in everyday life. hundreds of people, and, in that time, tinue, I will serve as an officer treating urban centers, brought in the disease ‘Guy,’ meaning “a person (usu- by the grace of God, was never others as I would wish to be treated that wiped out those same urban cen- ally male)” can be traced to the cus- Updates injured badly. My father was a police – no matter what their situation.” ters. City governments began facing toms surrounding Guy Fawkes Day in Join our staff! Cont. one of the best in the country. Many of the faculty and administration Writers, photographers, cartoonists and critics are all welcome believe that there will be incredible opportunities that come with this style of learning – opportunities for to join the Tiger family. If interested, shoot us an email at news- both students and faculty members. Some of these courses might even [email protected]. No application or experience necessary. require acquiring an internship! All in all, the Academic Master Plan is shaping up to be a very well thought- The Hampden-Sydney Tiger out agenda for the college’s future. Page 6 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger October 27, 2017 SPORTS Upcoming Mistakes Plague Football as Games

ODAC Play Intesifies @ Emory

overs on the season, and two per game. Wisconsin-Platteville game, however, & Henry is vital to the Tigers’ title and Henry On the other side of the ball, H-SC the Tigers have improved their ball contention, as they must win the rest Overall Garrett Barton III ’21 has forced just five interceptions and security. In the past four games, only of their games to contend. The main Staff Writer has recovered two fumbles, meaning seven turnovers have been committed. competitors at the top of the stand- 2-5 on average they have turned the ball Another recurring issue for ings are W&L, who now holds a tie- over twice as much as their opponents. the Tigers’ offense is their lack of breaker over H-SC after last week’s ODAC After last weekend’s loss to Two of the first three games of success on third and fourth down. win, as well as Shenandoah and 1-3 Washington and Lee, the Hampden- the season were the most costly exam- H-SC has a 38% conversion rate Randolph-Macon, whom the Tigers Sydney football team dropped from ples of the team’s turnover issue: four on fourth down and a 44% rate on play in the last two weeks of the sea- first place to third in the ODAC total turnovers against Christopher third down, which have proven to son. If the Tigers adequately prepare standings, but they still remain in Newport that kept the Tigers be- be detrimental to the team’s ability and execute in the coming weeks, Shenendoah contention for the conference title. hind all game, and three second-half to build a lead or gain momentum. and W&L loses a game, we could be Overall The Hampden-Sydney football fumbles against Wisconsin-Platteville If the Tigers figure out how to in store for a Sydney/Macon Game team has found far more success this that squashed the potential upset of a protect the ball on offense and move with an ODAC trophy on the line. 5-2 year in comparison to last, as they have ranked program. Both of those games the chains in clutch situations, the With all of those circulat- ODAC already matched last year’s win total. could have been won or competitively team could legitimately reach confer- ing storylines, the Tigers will be This year, the Tigers have shown the challenged by H-SC, but costly mis- ence championship-level potential. completely focused on Satur- 3-1 most improvement in their offensive takes lost them the game. Since the This week’s matchup against Emory day’s matchup at Emory & Henry. performance, as junior quarterback Alec Cobb, senior wide receiver Cam Johnson and sophomore wide receiver @ Macon Major Morgan seem to be clicking on Overall all cylinders. The trio has collectively accounted for fourteen of the of- 5-2 fense’s nineteen passing touchdowns ODAC this season. Johnson and Morgan are tied for the ODAC lead in receiv- 2-1 ing touchdowns with seven. John- son leads the ODAC in receiving yards with 707, and is third in all of D-III with 9.4 receptions per game. This potent offense has rein- ODAC Standings stated Hampden-Sydney as a formi- dable force on the gridiron; however, 1. Shenendoah (3-1) the team has not reached its full po- tential due to reoccurring costly mis- 2. W&L (2-1) takes: missed extra points, poor third and fourth down conversion per- 2. H-SC (2-1) centage, and worst of all, turnovers. Turnovers (a combination of lost 2. R-MC (2-1) fumbles and interceptions thrown) 5. Guilford (1-2) have held the Tigers back in the form of missed opportunities. In seven 6. Bridgewater (1-3) games this season, H-SC has thrown seven interceptions and lost seven 6. Emory & Henry (1-3) fumbles. This equates to fourteen turn- Sophomore wide receiver Major Morgan has been a breakout player for the Tigers this season. (Photo: hscathletics.com) October 27, 2017 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger Page 7 SPORTS Tiger Athletics Update

Cross Rugby Soccer Country What: Conference Playoffs What: ODAC Tournament When: Saturday, Nov. 4 When: Saturday, Oct. 28 What: ODAC Where: Roanoke College Where: Randolph-Macon Championship When: Saturday, Oct. 28 Where: Virginia Wesleyan The Tigers will wrap their The fifth-seed Tigers will regular season up on take on the fourth-seed The Tigers will have a Saturday as they head to Yellow Jackets at Macon in couple weeks of training Lynchburg to face the the ODAC Quarterfinals. after Saturday’s meet before Hornets. They will then turn This is the Tigers’ first heading to Christopher their focus to the following postseason appearance since Photo: hscathletics.com) Newport for the Southeast Saturday as they prepare for 2014. Head coach Tommy Regional Championship. the Conference Playoffs at DiNuzzo tied the school Roanoke College. record for most wins by a head coach in his first Swimming Wrestling season with ten.

What: vs. Gallaudet What: Virginia Beach Golf When: Saturday, Oct. 28 National Where: Sweet Briar When: Wednesday, Nov. 1 What: O’Briant-Jensen Where: Virginia Beach Memorial Tournament The Tigers opened their When: Monday, Oct. 23 season two weeks ago in The Tigers will kick off their Where: Cardinal Country third season next week in Club (Greensboro, NC) the ODAC Relays hosted by Washington and Lee, the Virginia Beach National. The Tigers placed 12th on finishing third out of nine Monday, wrapping up their total teams. fall season. They will resume play in the spring on March 5th in the Callaway Gardens Invitational in Atlanta. Photo: hscathletics.com) Page 8 The Hampden-Sydney Tiger October 27, 2017 REVIEWS

pressed that all 15 songs were, well, Deakins’ has created an artistic mas- Album Review: Album Review: actually songs. More often than not, Movie Review: terpiece from which one simply can- Thinking Out Loud Lil Pump if a rap album has more than about Blade Runner 2049 not look away. There is pure beauty in 10 songs, many of them are non- every single frame. The cinematogra- Young Dolph Lil Pump melodic interludes or commentary Blade Runner: 2049 is a master- phy of this film should be considered from the artist that provide no real piece. It is French-Canadian director some of the best of all time. What music. However, this is not the case and writer Denis Villeneuve’s newest Deakins’ does with the frame is abso- Young Dolph, a prominent rap- At 16 years old, a high-school with Lil Pump. Each track is a differ- film, and the much-anticipated sequel lutely beyond belief. With his vision, per from Memphis, Tennessee, has dropout from Miami posted his ent anthem. Granted, Pump is not a to Ridley Scott’s cult classic, Blade and Villeneuve’s direction, Blade had a tempestuous career thus far, homemade rap songs online and im- lyrical genius. His verses are vulgar, Runner. I say without reservation that Runner: 2049 is a film that makes plagued with violence. His second mediately gained a massive fan base, goofy, and, at some points, sound like it could not have been more perfect. sweet, sensual love to the senses. studio album, Bulletproof, released signed a deal with Warner Bros. they come straight from the mouth Blade Runner: 2049 is the The performances in this film back in April, was named after Records, and became one of the in- of a seventh-grader who watches too pinnacle of film making. It’s a are top notch as well. Ryan Gosling the first attempt on his life. Dolph ternet’s favorite new personalities. much ‘South Park.’ Some rap enthu- movie . . . It’s high cinema . . brings one of his best performances to brags that the shooters missed each This past August, he turned 17, and siasts would be quick to accuse Lil . and it is, most definitely, art. date, and Harrison Ford reprises his of their “100 Shots,” which is also two months later he released his first Pump of being an overhyped product The film captures the feel of the role from the original with his signa- the opening title track of the album. studio album. This self-proclaimed of newly-popularized “mumble rap” original, while still being fresh and ture style. However, it is the screen Fast-forward to September and “trapper of the century” is Lil Pump. that requires no verbal skill at all. That new. Renowned composer Hans Zim- that truly steals the spotlight with Young Dolph is back in the news after His debut album, eponymously isn’t the point of his music, though. mer produced an absolutely masterful this film. This is a film that will open a second assassination attempt. On titled Lil Pump, was released on Lil Pump is not trying to be the next new score that stayed true to the orig- the eyes of many. Every frame that September 26, Dolph was outside of October 6th. It consists of a mix of Tupac or Kendrick Lamar; he’s trying inal, while keeping its own unique is projected onto the screen is beau- a retail store when someone opened- the rapper’s most viral Soundcloud to be the first Lil Pump. His authen- vibe. He doesn’t try to simply recre- tiful in every single way, and that is up with gunfire at Dolph, hitting him singles and ten new songs, including ticity and enthusiasm are what made ate the masterful sounds of composer why this film will go down in history. multiple times. Dolph was rushed to features from hip-hop icons such as him skyrocket to stardom at such a Vangelis, who created the soundtrack Blade Runner: 2049 will not the hospital and, thankfully, suffered Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Chief Keef, young age, and they are what make for the original Blade Runner. be remembered as a movie, nor a only non-life-threatening injuries. and Lil Yachty. Lil Pump debuted this album a wild success. Lil Pump Roger Deakins’ cinematography sequel, but as artistic perfection. Just as he did after the first attempt at #2 on Billboard’s Top R&B/ is not a game-changing addition to is a beauty to behold. Mixed with on his life, Dolph has returned in the Hip-Hop charts and has not moved hip-hop, nor is it lyrically impres- Villeneuve’s direction and Zimmer’s Ian O’Malley same fashion, and has released his since. Each song on the album is sive, but it is one thing for certain: score, Blade Runner: 2049 is a mas- Sports Editor newest album, Thinking Out Loud. loud, rowdy, and infectious – perfect Fun. As. Hell. And that is exactly terpiece, both visually and audibly. Thinking Out Loud is Young for blaring in your car, in a club, or what Lil Pump wants his music to be. Dolph at his very best. He talks about from your headphones at the gym. pain and suffering from his early life Upon my first listen, I was im- Garrett Barton III ‘21 and how it has continued with the as- Staff Writer sassination attempts that plague his life now. “Believe Me” is one of the standout tracks of the album, and it has an impressive accompanying mu- sic video that is worth watching. In the music video, Dolph raps while in a hospital bed. There are several cam- era shots of him being wheeled around Why Continued the hospital in a wheelchair while wearing huge diamond-encrusted chains. “Drippy” and “Pacific Ocean” supremacists have increasingly found cludes members across the politi- are also great tracks from the album a home in a party that refuses to say cal spectrum – it has come at great that are definitely worth a listen. exactly who and what it stands for, cost: the integrity of words. This is Young Dolph’s Thinking Out and why. Aside from lowering taxes an enormous loss that might not be Loud is one of his best projects to for Trump – something he, not sur- fully felt or appreciated for years to date. The album is a great symbol prisingly, denies will happen despite come. Perhaps the best way to restore for him refusing to be put down by all evidence pointing to the con- peoples’ faith in words and truth his opponents who literally want trary – and repealing the Affordable would be to make sure that you know him killed. Thinking Out Loudis Care Act with no real plan to imple- what “scientific certainty” within worth a listen for those who are ment a replacement, the Republican a field is, or to Google fact-check a fans of southern hip-hop and rap. Party seems to have no clear agenda. politician when he makes a speech While Trump’s approach has with bold claims. Who knows – you Brad Murawski ‘19 worked for him and politicians like just might catch someone in the act. Staff Writer him – a group which certainly in-