OCTOBER 21, 2019 the LEDGER NEWS Guiding a New Era: First Gen Fellows First Gen Fellows Offers Workshops to Help Students Navigate Life

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theUniversity of Washington ledger Tacoma 2 OCTOBER 21, 2019 THE LEDGER NEWS Guiding a new era: First Gen Fellows First Gen Fellows offers workshops to help students navigate life.

By Lore Zent programs are designed for First Gen, campaign are now closed and those News Reporter but they are beneficial for all students.” selected will have their stories pub- First Gen Fellows has also started lished on the First Generation Fellows A first generation student is a student a new cohort program. The cohort will webpage, turned into a poster for West whose parent or guardian has not com- be a small community of 20 students. Coast Grocery and will be acknowl- pleted their college degree to a Bache- Some of the benefits these students edged next month during the Na- lor's level. Fifty-six percent of students will receive include monthly “lunch tional First Generation Celebration at UW Tacoma are first generation stu- and learns,” access to all workshops, on November 8. dents, based on Autumn 2018’s enroll- the opportunity to be a peer success The First Generation Initiatives ment results. To ensure success and mentor and they also qualify for a $200 Office provides several resources for stability for students, First Gen Fellows book scholarship. There are two ap- students to readily access, from pro- provides multiple workshops and re- plication periods: the one in autumn grams on campus to connections with sources open to the student body. has already closed, but the other pe- community members. First Genera- Yanira Pacheco Ortiz, first genera- riod will open in winter. This cohort tion also promotes its office as a place tion student initiatives coordinator, is designed for sophomore, returning where students can feel safe. PHOTO BY NATALIE PEYTON Paola Jean C. Chua, Operations Assistant at First Gen Fellows explained that their workshops are and transfer first-generation students. “It’s a place to study or have a meet- structured in a way to help guide stu- Another First Gen initiative is the ing,” Ortiz said. “Students come here dents throughout the year.Autumn ‘We Are the First Generation.’ This is to eat lunch, use the microwave or First Gen Fellows will host their Autumn Quarter Events workshops focus on navigation, win- a returning campaign in which first fridge. Many people just come here to next workshop on Scholarships and ter will focus on empowerment and generation staff, faculty and students connect and ask questions … You have Fellowships information. Academic Advising Tools ...... Oct. 24 spring with center around leadership. can share their story or biography to provide safe places for students to Date: October 22nd Study Abroad Informational ...... Oct. 28 “The goal of these workshops is to through online submissions. The big- do that without fear of being judged.” Location: Dougan 101. Time Management ...... Oct. 30 Handshake ...... Nov. 13 expose people to resources on campus gest inspiration for this campaign was “Share what you know, don’t be If you have any questions, you can email them at [email protected] or String Interest Inventory ...... Nov. 18 and to connect them to faces — peo- to create solidarity and encourage- afraid to ask. Be comfortable saying How to Apply for FAFSA ...... Nov. 20 stop by MAT 213. ple — in those units for the resourc- ment for other first generation stu- that even if you don’t know what to Networking Event ...... Dec. 4 es they may need,” Ortiz stated. “Our dents. Submissions for this year’s ask that it’s okay not to know.”

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Rep. Derek Kilmer met with ASUWT’s Executive Board and Senate members, holding a dialogue on the concerns that students have on the obstacles of getting a degree.

PHOTOS BY MICTHELL FERMO Pictured from back left to front right: Sean Arent, U.S. Reprepresentative Derek Kilmer, Vincent Da, Bengisu Incetas, John Nguyen, Shelton Wright, Daisy Margarita Gonzalez, Seonhwa Pak, Tran Dang, Eunice Yang, Gina Choi, and Kirsten Hargett. ASUWT meets with State Rep. Derek Kilmer Representative Derek Kilmer met with ASUWT to discuss problems college students face.

By Mitchell Fermo health resources was one of the biggest sponded that there is currently a House Tacoma, and especially parking around Financial Management. News Reporter concerns students and educators had Bill — called the “Pell Plus Act of 2019” UWT, was discussed. With this talk, Other topics touched upon includ- shared with him. — that he is sponsoring which would Kilmer placed an emphasis on Wash- ed recent imprisonment of Uyghurs in Members of ASUWT met with Rep- “It’s important that we get rid of the amend the Higher Education Act 1965 ington State’s need to improve its pub- concentration camps by the Chinese resentative Derek Kilmer to discuss and establish the Pell Plus program. lic transportation system, and espe- government in the Xinjiang Uyghur problems and inhibiting factors which Kilmer responded This program would, in short, allow cially support the light rail systems in Autonomous Region, the problems that college students face — and especially eligible students in an eligible institu- Tacoma and Seattle. Native Americans face in reclaiming which UW Tacoma students face. The that there is cur- tion to triple their Pell Grant amount. “Our state is behind in how we de- their heritage from the trauma of dialogue, held on Oct. 11, covered such rently a House Bill “Part of the reason we work on these veloped our mass transit,” Kilmer said. American Indian Boarding Schools topics as mental health resources, food — called the “Pell issues is to improve access to higher “I’d rather focus on moving people than and the different bills which have been insecurities, parking around campus education,” Kilmer said. moving cars.” approved in the House of Representa- and support for recently graduated Plus Act of 2019” — Kilmer and student leaders also tives, but have not gone through the students, among other talking points. that he is sponsoring talked about the problem of food in- This program would, Senate due to never being brought to Kilmer, a native Washingtonian and which would amend security. Kilmer said that there are food the Senate floor. Kilmer remarked that member of the Democratic party, rep- insecurity problems all around the 6th in short, allow eli- many of the bills passed by the Demo- resents the 6th District of Washington the Higher Education District. Recently, there have been pro- gible students in an crat controlled House die in Republican State in the U.S. House of Representa- Act 1965 and estab- posed changes at the federal level to eligible institution Senate Majority Leader Mitch McCon- tives. His district covers all of the Olym- lish the Pell Plus the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance nell’s “bill graveyard.” pic Peninsula, most of the Kitsap Pen- Program. Those changes, which would to triple their Pell Despite this, though, Kilmer pro- insula and most of the city of Tacoma. program. eliminate automatic qualification if Grant amount. vided a lasting message to the student One of the main discussion points they receive support from other fed- leaders about change. ASUWT brought to Kilmer was with stigma of receiving treatment for men- eral programs, would potentially re- Kilmer also mentioned that an up- “Keep at it making a difference,” mental health and mental health ser- tal health problems,” Kilmer said. duce the total amount of people eligible coming initiative could place much of Kilmer said. “Not just at the university vices around campus. Student leaders “Mental health came up as a problem for the program by 3.6 million. the funding for mass transportation level, but at the city level, at the state shared that there have been steps made with all four of the other campuses I One of the requirements for stu- projects in jeopardy. The initiative, level, and especially at the national to improve student access to councilors, have visited this week. I cannot go to dents in higher education to qualify for I-976, would limit the tax on annual l e v e l .” such as permitting more than three a K-12 school without mental health Basic Food, Washington State’s SNAP vehicle license fees, commonly known ASUWT’s Director of Student Tech- visits a quarter now, but that more steps being brought up within the first five program, is to work for 20 hours a as car tabs, to $30. Mass transit projects nology John Nguyen believed that need to be taken. Student leaders want- minutes.” week. Student leaders expressed con- like the light rail expansions for Seattle Kilmer’s visit to UWT was an impor- ed to see more access being given to The rising costs of student loans cern that under the current 19.5 hour and Tacoma rely on vehicle excise tant one. recent alumni as well as more council- and how students can afford tuition for student employees at UWT, stu- taxes collected within King, Pierce, and “It was great to meet with Repre- ors who accurately represent the diver- was another major talking point. Stu- dents do not qualify for food assistance Snohomish counties. The $30 car tabs sentative Kilmer,” Nguyen said. “He sity of UWT’s campus. dent leaders mentioned how student programs as a student employee alone. would cut state funding by $1.9 billion, was really interested and cared about Kilmer shared that access to mental debt continues to increase. Kilmer re- The problem of parking around according to Washington’s Office of our district, and our students.” 4 OCTOBER 21, 2019 THE LEDGER OPINION Opinion: Volunteering in nature reconnects us to our roots The act of volunteering alongside nature reconnects us to our roots, and enlightens our perspective on environmental stewardship.

By Alyssandra Goss tion is individual and community par- For instance, PCD is currently ac- Buford Park. According to Provic, this ing wildlife, examining its processes Opinion Columnist ticipation in environmental volunteer cepting volunteers — through an on- trip awakens environmental con- — will transition our society away from efforts. Active work alongside nature line application — for their Gleaning sciousness and allows students to simply acknowledging its existence. Natural greenery lovingly sur- — such as tree planting or habitat res- Project where individuals harvest in- recognize their relationship with the The environment is more than a pho- rounds us here in western Washington toration — will inspire individuals to season fruits and vegetables. Instead Earth. to opportunity — it is a chance to learn — Mt. Rainier’s looming and ever reconnect with their roots. of food being wasted, it is harvested “If we aren’t willing to be part of and experience nature in a new way. present “kingship” ensures the great There is an endless supply and donated to local food banks such the solution by volunteering our small These moments bring us one step outdoors is hardly ever forgotten or of volunteer opportunities as The Salvation Army. actions or mind toward this cause we closer to repairing our relationship ignored. Despite our awareness of in surrounding commu- KCD also hosts native will not effectively combat climate with the great outdoors. cascading trees and abundant wildlife, nity organizations — plant nursery events — change,” said Provic. The degradation of the environ- our interconnectedness to the envi- such as Pierce Con- twice per month — Service trips, such as BreakAway, ment is clear, but not all hope is lost ronment is drastically compromised. servation District where volunteers par- highlight our interconnectedness — banding together as a community Whether this is due to technologi- and King Conser- ticipate in maintaining with nature and centers our minds and volunteering alongside nature will cal distraction or disinterest in outdoor vation District. local plant life. towards sustainable living. This con- catalyze environmental conscious- ventures, it is clear our interests have These districts Paul Prociv, the sciousness will inevitably awaken ness. It is the answer to long term, peaked elsewhere — so how can we hold commu- Civic Engagement awareness of climate change effects sustainable practice and is a simple catalyze environmental con- nity habitat and Specialist at the in our community. solution to the complicated climate sciousness? water quality Center for Ser- “Without the value of sustainabil- change equation. O n e assessment pro- vice and Lead- ity in our thoughts and actions as a possible grams, as well ership, en- way of life we will always catch our- solu- as tree planting courages and selves repairing our relationship with parties and ag- supports stu- nature instead of learning to live in riculture partici- dents to par- it,” Provic warns. pation events. ticipate in Living alongside nature — volunteer op- working in the dirt, observ- portunities — such as Break- Away trips to the Nature Conservancy at

ILLUSTRATION BY BRUNO MARQUEZ Opinion: 3 things to do when life doesn’t go ‘as planned’ Learn how to make the best out of unexpected situations.

By Christian Bell stories. However, I find life has far easier said than done. Some situations able to drum up a few alternative as they helped me get through the Opinion Editor too many plot twists for this to be we face in life are incredibly hard. If solutions. Sometimes, you just need rest of the quarter. If you’re struggling, completely true. Rather, I liken life you find yourself stuck when life to take a deep breath to work your reach out to a trusted family member, If you were to tell my ten year old to a choose your own adventure tale, doesn’t go your way here are a few way through a rough patch. Breathing friend, councilor, therapist or clergy self that I wouldn’t be living in an where the story is already written but tips that may help: exercises are a great way to reduce for help. apartment at 18 and getting engaged you can choose how you’ll react to * * * * * anxiety and stress. Try to take slow, * * * * * to “High School Musical” curly haired the situations presented to you. In REMEMBER TO BREATHE deep breaths and take a minute to KEEP GOING actor, Corbin Bleu at 22, I’d probably that sense, we are co-authors with When I learned the final class I think if you find yourself frustrated Often we find ourselves fighting life think you were crazy. Alas, twelve fate. How we react to the curve balls needed to complete my minor had with an unexpected turn of events. — determined to tell it what to do years later, Corbin Bleu is happily life throws at us is crucial to our been cancelled — I panicked. My * * * * * rather than letting it be. But if we con- married — not to me — and I’ll be ability to grow and progress through breaths became short and shallow as DON’T SHY AWAY FROM HELP tinue to do this we miss out on how moving out of my parent’s home for our story. thoughts of what this would mean It’s okay to seek out help or advice. beautiful life can be and the opportuni- the first time at 22. Life doesn’t always Will you hit the ball and keep for graduation and my ability to start When my grandmother died during ties it can bring. Don’t hone in on the go our way — and that’s okay. running or you will you stop playing a job raced through my mind. So I finals week last Spring, I wasn’t quite negative. Cherish your life, each mo- There’s an old saying which because it’s not what you expected? tried slow and deep breaths. After I sure what to do. I’m grateful for the ment and always choose something that claims, we are the authors of our life But I understand — this is often took control of my breathing, I was professors, family and friends I have will propel you forward. OPINION THE LEDGER OCTOBER 21, 2019 5 Opinion: End the violence to women in Chinese camps Uyghur Turks are facing ethnic genocide under the rule of the Communist Party of China, as part of the Uyghur series, this piece explores the women that are tortured and put through horrendous situations.

By Bengisu Incetas had to stick our arms out through a "My wife was injected by doctors at trieved reports from China, explaining pared locally to explain and give a more Opinion Columnist small opening in the door,” said 54-year- 11 p.m. on Wednesday and she gave the strict rules and capacity of the rooms in depth description of what they or old Gulbahar Jalilova, explaining the birth at 5 p.m. the next day. My son was in the camps. “One needs to pass their family members/acquaintances The rise of social media recognition injections doctors repetitively injected crying when he was born." said Memet- through three entrances to get into the endure under such government regula- for international conflicts are rising in them with. “We soon realised that after tursun Kawul. “The doctors in the hos- detainees’ living quarters: the first is a tion. number of views and people choosing our injections that we didn’t get our pital tried to save him but failed, citing security door, the second is a locked The problem is not with religion, as to partake in spreading it through dif- periods anymore.” the abortion drug that had already been iron gate, and the third is a small gate there are many Chinese converts Mus- ferent outlets such as Instagram, Face- The conditions that the women have injected. My son died an hour after he in the iron fence. There are 36 people lims in China. The problem is that lead- book, Twitter, YouTube, etc. We have to go through are absolutely inhumane was born." in each small room with three-tier iron ers in the Chinese government don’t seen this with past and current problems and do not differ from the Nazi con- U.S. based Women's Rights Without bunk beds surrounding the desks and want Uyghurs Turks to be situated in such as the crisis in Sudan, Somalia, centration camps that Jews and many Frontiers, an international coalition stools for classes in the middle. Four the Xinjiang region, and anywhere else Kashmir, the murder and assault of other ethnic groups were placed in. focused on forced abortions, sexual video cameras are installed in each room in China. This is ethnic genocide, and women in Turkey, military coups and “In the past, Uyghur women who slavery and related problems in China, and even in the bathrooms to monitor the government is trying to erase the attempts, war outbreak and violence in were detained in camps and now live explained the number of children Uy- the women.” Uyghur culture and people completely. different parts of the Middle East and in western nations have told of being ghurs are allowed to have. In the sub- This rule is fascist, with the surveil- Being on the other side of the world, in several different regions in the world. forced to abort babies — including late urbs they are allowed to have three, in lance and oppressive situations that the we must first educate ourselves on the This next part of the series focuses in the term of pregnancies” said Molloy. the city they are only allowed to have women are put through. There are many Uyghur Turks, then the structure of the on the Uyghur women held in concen- The pictures and testimonies given two. more incidents where women are alleg- Chinese government, and see if we are tration camps in Xinjiang — as evidence by Uyghurs should be enough evidence Along with abortion, the camps for edly becoming deranged from being in able to do anything in solidarity locally. was found of them being in critical for leaders in power to impose sanctions these women are undeniably the worst cramped cells of several women and The most important thing any univer- condition in these camps. against China and stand in solidarity place to be. The women's ages in these being restricted from speaking their sity, government and organization can Shannon Molloy provided quotes for the many humans killed in the un- camps can range from native tongue or doing anything that do is acknowledge that this is happen- on the outlet News.com.au of Uyghur speakable torturous experiments and teenagers to wom- the authoritarian rule will disapprove ing, and do outreach to people who may women that have been in the camps and acts that are practiced on them. en in their 50’s. from. have or know someone who has the what they were forced to endure. In 2013, an article by Radio Journal- “To shower, hundreds of women are resources to make a change. “ W e Free Asia went more in depth ist Bitter herded into one bathing room where Instantly as humans, we connect to of the abortions Uyghur Winter they wash themselves without any pri- something and pay closer attention if women are forced to re- vacy, guards observing them” said Bitter we are able to understand it, if it is able go through Winter. to affect us in any way. This, along with with. The continaution of social media any conflict, should be something we spreading must be consistent, as the can connect to as humans. It doesn't more people aknowledge this as an eth- matter the amount you put forth to nic genocide, rather than brushing it to something, it’s the fact that you contrib- the side as a “problem far away.” Many uted to that change. Uyghurs are using outlets such as You- Tube and news to give testimonies, as well as events pre-

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By Meghan Rand dance, interweaving messages of fe- performed by the trio, as well as the A&E Editor male empowerment, and performing song “Cake by the Ocean” — sung by easily recognizable hits, such as a the band DNCE, where Joe Jonas was For longtime fans of the three heart- cover of Post Malone’s Billboard hit, the lead singer between the years 2015 throbs, the Jonas Brothers’ concert was “Better Now,” and her own pop hit and 2019. a chance to live out childhood dreams. “Meant to Be.” Fans came away from When all the lights went dark at the Originally Disney Channel sensa- the performance with a positive men- end of the concert, many thought the tions, the three teenage boys — Kevin, tality, ready to hear their favorite concert was ending and began to head Nick, and Joe Jonas — performed as a brothers sing. for the doors. The brothers returned trio, playing catchy, poppy, ‘PG’ rated The anticipation heavily filled the for an epic finale — performing their love songs. They captured the hearts of arena, the crowd going crazy every old song “Burnin’ Up,” complete with teenage girls everywhere, between star- time they thought they saw somebody fire that warmed the whole arena. ring in Disney Channel productions coming onto the stage. When the In all, the concert was enjoyable and such as the movie “Camp Rock,” and brothers finally descended from the very feel-good. For dedicated, long- their release of music. Between 2005 ceiling, the applause was deafening. time fans, the night was one of ample and 2013, the group produced four From that point on, the band re- nostalgia and the satisfaction of re- studio albums before breaking apart to ally focused on and played into the membering hearing old, loved songs focus on solo endeavors. nostalgic aspect of the tour, while performed live - once again, or maybe Early in 2019, though, the band bringing the audience up to speed on for the first time. Newer fans might came together once again for the re- how the band is angling their appear- have been slightly disappointed by not lease of their single, “Sucker,” which ance for the future. Many old, popular hearing many of the band’s newer re- put them back on the charts, and back fan favorites were played, as all of the leases, however. The concert as a whole on people’s minds. Their fifth album, loyal fans — myself included — sang felt like a good recap session, bringing “Happiness Begins,” was released on along. Songs such as “SOS” and “Year everyone up to the latest happenings June 7. Along with the smashing suc- 3000” caused a chaos of cheers from with the Jonas Brothers. While the tour cess of this album, the band embarked the audience. The nostalgic songs of nostalgia was nice, it was most re- on the tour, with opening acts from largely dominated the set list — with freshing to see the three rebranding new artist Jordan McGraw and Amer- only a handful being 2019 releases themselves in a more grown-up way, ican singer Bebe Rexha. — notably “Sucker” and “Cool.” The while not forgetting their successful With two talented opening acts, band also partnered together and cov- beginnings. Fans are at the edge of their PHOTO BY LEDGER Bebe Rexha really stole the show, in- ered some of the members’ own solo seats waiting to see where the Jonas Caption goes here. viting an excited fan on stage to releases. Nick Jonas’ ‘Jealous”’ was Brothers take things next. 10 Spooky authors to read for spooky season In the mood for a spooky read but don't know where to start? Look no further!

By Madi Williams of being in the middle of a series. TV series on Netflix and is coming out ance for your Halloween holiday spirit. and the investigator wants to solve the A&E Columnist GILLIAN FLYNN with a second season notably in De- ALEX NORTH crime. How the Whisper Man would Two of Flynn's books will sound cember — “You.” Her book “Hidden Also published this year, North’s target his victims was by whispering at Everything has its season — clothes, familiar — one is a movie, and the Bodies” is also great for spooky season. “The Whisper Man” is a horror fiction, their windows at night, and if that isn’t makeup, TV shows, and movies — other is a mini TV series through HBO, PETER BLATTY psychological thriller, about a 20 year creepy and sound super realistic like where different things will be in style but the books are honestly better than Blatty wrote the “The Exorcist,” old murderer who has been caught, but and episode of “Dateline,” then you are depending on the time of year. Books the show and movie. Check out “Sharp which was a book before the movie as the same type of crimes continue, a braver soul than most. also have their own seasons, and in the Objects,” “Gone Girl,” and “Dark Place” — and if you’ve seen the movie you month of October, it is spooky book to read during the Halloween season. know how creepy it is, so just imagine season — which includes horror, thrill- Flynn’s novels are sure to give you reading it. If you haven’t seen the mov- ers, and lots of psychological thrillers. goosebumps. ie, the book is about a demonic pos- If you want to partake in spooky book JOHN SAUL session of an 11 year old girl and the season but have no idea where to start, Saul writes suspense and horror attempt to exorcise the demon. no need to fear — these 10 spooky au- books ranging from supernatural, IRA LEVIN thors have books that will satisfy your hauntings, crimes, and much more. If Levin’s “Rosemary’s Baby” — an- horror book hunger. you want a wide range of different other book that has been turned into STEPHEN KING types of horror books, this is the au- a creepy movie — is a classic, so why King is known for his horror books thor for you. “House of Reckoning,” not read it and be freaked out? If you but some of his big horror books are “Suffer the Children,” “Midnight haven’t heard of the storyline, it follows “It,” “The Shining,” “Pet Cemetery,” and Voices,” and “Sleepwalk” are Saul’s a mother who believes that her new- “Salems Lot.” If you’re in the mood to most notable novels. born is not from the earthly world. The add some recommendations to your AJ FINN success in this book in the 1960’s helped movie watch list as well, most of his Finn only has one book — “Woman make the horror genre in the success most popular novels have been pro- in the Window” — and it has been a it is today. duced into pretty good movies. popular hit, with plenty of twists and ALEX MICHAELIDES JAMES PATTERSON turns. The book is even being made into Published earlier this year, “The Si- Patterson writes within a couple a movie, which is code for “we are going lent Patient” has had many reviews different genres, one of them being to turn this really good book into a about how suspenseful it is and how thrillers. Some of his more recent books movie and try and make it just as good.” people can’t put it down, wanting to are “Juror #3,” “The President is Miss- Read the book before you see the film know what happens. A wife has acts of ing,” "Womens Murder Club" series, to make this decision for yourself. violence towards her husband, and a and “13 Minute Murder.” Many of his CAROLINE KEPNES therapist who is obsessed with trying to thriller books are novel forms so you Kepnes is also one of those authors figure out why the wife did what she PHOTO BY JAKE SHAW can pick up a book without the worry that has recently had a book put into a did. An unsettling story to set the ambi- A snapshot of some spooky books. 8 OCTOBER 21, 2019 THE LEDGER A & E SPORT REPORT By Brooks Moeller Although football takes most of the spotlight during the fall, there are many other Husky sports thriving and making a big impact as we reach the halfway point in most of their seasons. UW athletics have proven that they are a force to be reckoned with in any field or court of play — and that has not slowed down early in the year. Husky volleyball has shown that they are a national title contender once again after

PHOTO COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES an incredible 12–3 start to the season. This included a Will Smith plays Henry Brogan in his newest film “Gemini Man.” 3–1 win on the road over Stanford — who was ranked #1 in the country at the time. This marked only the fourth time the Huskies have defeated Stanford in Palo Alto, and the first time since 2007. Will Smith vs. Will Smith in ‘Gemini Man’ The Huskies now find themselves ranked #11 in the Will Smith’s newest action film ‘Gemini Man’ gives you country as they continue to battle through Pac 12 con- ference play. In the upcoming week, they will be head- two Wills for the price of one. ing on the road to face Colorado and Utah before com- Smith is also quite good in the role. and you have this movie. If it all feels ing home for a pair of highly important games, with By Andrew Brown top ranked USC and UCLA. Film Critic Especially in the dialogue scenes with like a film belonging to the 90’s — If they keep playing up to their potential, the Hus- himself, which to make work in a mov- that’s because it was written in the 90’s, kies could very well find themselves in the NCAA It’s a familiar story — the old de- ie, is not as easy a task as one would and only finally was produced now. tournament for the eighteenth year in a row. The win pendable guy is fading due to age and think. It does help that the special effects I am curious to see where this over Stanford gave this team the confidence that they fatigue of the job, and the big corpora- putting two Smith’s on screen together digital technology that makes actors can take on anyone in the country, and will make a run tion behind his exploits has a plan to are seamless, with the effect of young look young again will go in the future. at their second national title in school history. replace him with someone better, who Smith being pretty convincing. Soon Martin Scorsese’s “The Irish- Moving from the court to the pitch, the Husky men turns out to be none other than his Unfortunately, it’s everything man” will do the same to Robert De and women’s soccer teams both performed well in younger self. What’s ironic is that this around Smith that’s rather lackluster. Niro. Whatever the case, it appears their seasons thus far. The men are currently ranked describes not just the plot of Will Smith’s The story is disappointingly basic, “de-aging” is a word now, and Hol- #2 in the country, sporting a 10–1 record, including newest action film “Gemini Man,” but bad guy makes clone and sends him lywood stars will likely have new wins over top ranked Stanford and Michigan State ear- also the meta narrative of this new spe- to kill and replace the original. The language in their contracts prevent- lier in the year. Leading the team has been redshirt sophomore cial effects trickery that presents Smith music is forgettable, and the locations ing studios from using their like- Lucas Meeks — who has scored six goals this season. as we saw him thirty years ago in “The are used awkwardly in the narrative nesses like this after their death. Meeks was the hero in the team’s upset win over Stan- Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” — characters zig zag across the same While the idea isn’t something we ford last week, where he scored the game’s winning Will Smith is Henry Brogan, pre- three spots of Georgia, Columbia, haven’t seen before, the movie is worth goal in the 105th minute, thanks to an assist from ju- mier assassin, and the best there is. and Budapest so many times, that watching. It would be easy to lampoon nior Blake Bodily — the team’s point co-leader. When he tries to retire, his agency they probably qualify for frequent Owen’s line “It’s like watching the Hin- “As soon as I played it out there, I found my way into feels the need to replace him with a flyer miles. denburg crash into the Titanic,” and ap- the box and really just trusted Blake was going to put secret program called Project Gem- The filmmakers tried to raise in- ply it to the film. But it’s a serviceable that one in there,” Meek said in an interview with The ini. Soon, Henry comes face to face teresting questions about the ethics action ride you can munch popcorn to. Daily, “Lucky enough, it landed right at the back post with his greatest opponent yet: his of cloning, especially as soldiers in If you haven’t seen “Joker,” then that’s still where I was, and I gave it everything I had.” own clone. war. But they didn’t really know how in theaters, and there’s the animated “The This was a monumental win for the Dawgs as it pro- pelled them to the top of the rankings and made them “Gemini Man” is your typical fun, to address them, or explore in detail. Addams Family” if you’re already in the a legitimate contender for the national championship. summer blockbuster, only a couple There was a moment where the villain Halloween mood. But this is fine. The farthest the team has advanced in the tournament of months late to the party. The stu- — played by Clive Owen with a bare- is the quarterfinals back in 2013, but this year’s squad dio Paramount likely figured the fad- ly passable American accent — talk- REVIEW has their eyes set on a championship. ing star of Smith wasn’t enough for ed about families losing their loved The women’s soccer team has not fared as well as the movie release to compete with ones due to war, and how cloning “Gemini Man” the men thus far, but they are still holding their own the behemoth of Disney and their would avoid that issue. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ as they battle for a spot in the NCAA tournament. The never ending Marvel sequels, so re- He does have a point, but he’s still team currently sits at 8–3–2 after a huge win over na- leasing “Gemini Man” in October talking about humans dying. Addi- tionally ranked Arizona in Seattle. This win moves the The Good: Huskies up to third place in the Pac 12 and will most gave it a chance to shine. tionally, the fact that Henry’s young- • Exciting action. It’s a shame too, with a few script er clone is also a world class assassin likely find themselves ranked once again. • Well done effect de-aging This upcoming week the Huskies will go on the road tweaks, the movie could have been implies that being a ruthless killer is Will Smith. to play Colorado and Utah before finishing the regular the sleeper hit of the year. Director somehow coded within his DNA, • Incredible acting by Will season at home for the final three games, including the Ang Lee is familiar with action, and which makes as much sense as saying Smith. Apple Cup versus Washington State. this film contains some pretty solid he has great acting ability in his DNA The Bad: Remember: your husky card can get you into all UW action scenes. The intriguing premise as well. • Formulaic plot. sporting events excluding football and basketball for makes those fight scenes even more On top of this, throw in some hazy • Bland music and set design. free, so be sure to catch your Huskies in action before engaging — I mean, who else could social commentary on privatized • Predictable. the season is over. be a better match for an aging assas- military outfits and absent fathers sin than his younger, quicker, and making their sons good killers, and a stronger self? little bit of CGI magic on Smith’s face,