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Fall 2019 Issue 4 November 7, 2019 1: News Alabama’s Abortion Ban Has Been Alabama Abortion Vape Ban Blocked for Now By: Kaela Resendes The B-Word Ban News Editor

4: Campus Life Last week, a federal judge blocked Alabama’s plan to ban Writing For The almost all abortions. The ban, which came with the most ex- Comment treme anti-abortion laws that state lawmakers passed this PRSSA year, would make getting an Greek Life Activities abortion in Alabama illegal in almost every stage.

6: Opinion The law, which was named the “Human Life Protection Act” Urinetown Review and was drafted by the Ala- bama Pro-Life Coalition, called Photo provided by NBC News BoJack Horseman for a complete ban of abortions. dures. Any doctor who gave a the ban “violated Supreme Music 2009 VS 2019 The law would ban the right to woman an abortion could be Court precedent and defies the an abortion even if pregnancy charged with a felony and be constitution.” Vape Ban occurred due to rape or incest put in jail for up to 99 years. and the only exception that Following in Alabamas steps, Joker Movie would be made is if the moth- Judge Myron H. Thompson, six other states have tried to er’s life is at risk. of the United States District put laws in place that would Marvel: Scary or Court for the middle district of ban abortion after the fetus’ The law also threatens doctors Alabama, was the judge who heartbeat is detected. (Cont. Sexy who might perform the proce- blocked the ban. He wrote that Page 2) Streaming Services The Vape Ban One Month In 100 Word Rant By: Amanda Guindon Staff Writer 10: Sports Not a day has gone by without BSU Update hearing about the “vape ban”, which has been a hot topic for Celtics Update people of all ages and beliefs, Patriots VS Ravens each viewpoint more extreme than the next. If you are unfa- miliar, Massachusetts governor, 12: Arts Charlie Baker, announced a four month ban on all vape related Kris Spooner products back in late Septem- ber. This ban is controversial to Holly Hogan say the least, and it ranks as the Selena Guzman strictest ban on vape products. While other states have out- Photo provided by Reuters lawed only certain flavors, Bak- many people have expressed made to Governor Baker by the er took it to the next level, com- their grievances surrounding Vapor Technology Association pletely banning the sale of all the ban, mainly regarding the in combination with vape store e-cigarette flavors and devices. affect the ban has had on small owners, (cont. on page 2)

businesses. A complaint was In the month following the ban,

Carly Mehl, Editor-in-Chief Arthur Kopellas, Creative Director Comments? Questions? Nick Jordan, Opinion Editor Visit out new interactive website Have a story you want covered? Brian Garland, Sports Editor commentbsu.com Email: Carly Mehl Stefanie Baptista, Campus Life Editor [email protected] Kaela Resendes, News Editor 2 The Comment | Thursday, November 7, 2019 News Massachusetts is Trying to Ban What? Kaela Resendes tion of this section.” rected to or witnesses who heard The Representative said that he News Editor the word being used. A $150- was actually given the proposal by So how would this ban be en- $200 fine or up to 6 months of a constituent and that it was his A Massachusetts lawmaker is try- forced? Well, the bill stated that jail time is what the punishment duty to represent the person in ing to ban the b-word. a person using the word could be could be if this bill were to get bringing the bill forward. reported by the person it was di- approved. Representative Dan Hunt pro- He also told boston.com that he’s posed the law in hopes of adding been receiving cruel emails and it to the already in place law that phone calls from Massachusetts assigns fines and other penalties residents with language much for offenses such as, crimes for worse than the b-word he’s trying common nightwalkers, indecent to ban. exposure, and obstruction of the peace, according to boston.com. When the bill had its day in court, no one showed up to testify for it, The proposal states: “A person leaving this case open for now. who uses the word ‘bitch’ directed at another person to accost, Kaela Resendes is the news editor annoy, degrade or demean the for The Comment other person shall be considered to be a disorderly person in viola- Photo provided by New York Post (Cont.) Vape Ban (Cont.) Alabama Abortion Alabama’s governor, Kay (Count From Page 1) These Ivey, said she knew the rul- states include Georgia, Mis- Ban ing was bound to happen. She sissippi, Ohio, Missouri, Ken- was quoted by The New York tucky, and Lousiana. Utah and Times by saying that the leg- (cont. from page 1) ultimately Some people have also ex- Arkansas tried to ban abor- islation she was signing into leading to the reevaluation of pressed concern over the intend- tions after 18 weeks. place was “likely unenforce- the ban. It was concluded that ed use of e-cigarette products

able, but it will prompt courts the ban will remain in effect for and what this ban will mean for All of these laws have also been to revisit this important mat- temporarily banned by federal now as ending the ban would individuals using these products ter.” judges. have a negative affect on pub- to combat addiction. E-ciga-

lic health. However, in order for rettes were primarily intended This is a fight between Pro- If put in effect in any of those the ban to remain in effect, the for ex-smokers, and without the Life and Pro-Choice groups states, these laws would be Commonwealth must directly option for e-cigarettes, these and one that is unlikely to go overthrowing the already put address the situation at hand. consumers may revert back to away any time soon. in place law that is Roe v. The state was given a week to unhealthy means of actual cig-

Wade. rewrite the ban. arettes. This ban also creates a Alabama legislatures are hop- greater demand for black market ing to take their abortion ban Roe v. Wade is a law that was The main arguments against the brand products, ultimately doing to the Supreme Court. fought for and won in 1973. ban are in defense of the vape more harm than good for the Its purpose was to legalize companies; in an order released general public Kaela Resendes abortion up to 24 weeks into a from Suffolk County Superior pregnancy. Court Judge Douglas Wilkins, it As of September 11, 2019, there noted that the financial ramifi- have been 204 reports of po- cations of the ban on businesses tential vape-related illnesses would evidently be significant, reported to the Massachusetts and would most likely prove the Department of Public Health. As ban to be unlawful. His order of October 7, 2019, there have questioned the legality of the been two deaths involving po- ban. tential vape related causes. Due to these statistics, Governor Bak- It has also been brought to at- er has considered extending the tention the fact that products ban amidst all the controversy. with THC, not necessarily nico- Regardless of your individual tine, have been the main cause stance on the vape situation, of the health problems. It is a there’s no doubt that the state popular belief that the state act- will continue to receive backlash ed prematurely before research- regarding the ban. ing the true cause of the health issues. Amanda Guindon is a staff writer Photo provided by New York Post for The Comment. Visit The Comment online at commentbsu.com Thursday, November 7, 2019 | The Comment 3 News Fast Fashion- What Is It? By Stefanie Baptista people have to things these days important to first give the phe- the legal amount, years after Campus Life Editor that are actually real issues they nomenon context. The fashion signing a settlement agreeing to don’t want to be bothered with; industry, up until the mid-twen- limit the use of heavy metals in “Fast fashion.” It’s a term so I decided that wasn’t for me. I tieth century, ran on four sea- their products.” Up until now, thrown around a lot on social wanted to educate myself on the sons a year: fall, winter, spring, companies were getting away media nowadays. You can find a topic and share what I learned and summer. Designers would with this, but not anymore. Re- collection of passionately word- with others who may feel the work many months ahead to member Forever 21’s bankrupt- ed arguments that condemn same way. plan for each season and predict cy claim this past September? shopping at stores such as For- what they believed customers It was due, in part, to their lack ever 21, H&M, Primark, and According to Investopedia, “fast would want. This method, al- of care and action toward sus- many more with a simple search fashion is the term used to de- though more methodical than tainability. Today’s youth are all on Twitter. However, people scribe clothing designs that fashion today, took away agency about environmental preserva- seem to be leaving out two key move quickly from the catwalk from the wearers. Before fashion tion, and nobody is being let off parts in their arguably aimed to to stores to meet new trends.” became accessible to the mass- the hook, or hanger. It looks like shame monologues… What ex- Also, “fast fashion allows main- es, it was prescribed to high Forever 21 is finally aging. actly is fast fashion? And, why is stream consumers to purchase society and there were rules to it so bad? trendy clothing at an affordable be followed.” Take a minute to This led me to ask myself, “how price.” think about that in comparison do we combat this increasing is- Those are the questions I set out to now. These days, you can go sue when the majority of stores to answer. Personally, I wasn’t I think it’s also important to into a store like H&M, see what fall under this umbrella?” Well, totally sure what the term note that, before the age of fast they have to offer, and then go the answer is rather simple, meant before I actually start- fashion, stores would only re- back a week later to a complete- but the execution may be quite ed looking for the definition. I lease new clothing collections ly new collection, or, collections. difficult depending on your sur- would read it in a tweet and just and styles seasonally; so, four The designing and creating pro- roundings. Here are three ways kind of shrug it off without real- times a year. The Good Trade cesses seem to happen in a New (there are obviously more!) you ly giving it much thought. I feel sums it up by saying, “to under- York minute. can fight fast fashion: like that’s a common reaction stand and define the phrase, it’s Now, think about all of the ma- Shop at thrift stores. Think terials and fabric used. Then, about it: A thrift store, in es- JOIN JUMPSTART TO PUT CHILDREN FIRST think about those same mate- sence, is a clothing recycling bin. rials and fabric ending up in If you are continuously donating The Class of 2035 is Counting on You the trash, because they aren’t to and buying from thrift stores, of lasting quality. How many no waste is being created. Keep times have you bought some- the cycle of recycling going! thing from, let’s say, Primark, and have it rip on you before Buy less. We are currently living you even remove the tag from in the era of the consumer. We it? Depending on how bad the are marketed things we are told tear is, do you just throw it out that we need, but we actually or try to sew it? Well, if you’ve don’t. Take that into consider- never thrown out a piece of ation the next time you’re in the clothing, you can honestly say market for a new wardrobe. Ask that you are partly responsi- yourself, “Do I really need this ble for the mere 15% of textiles sweater,” then make an educat- that don’t end up in the ground. ed decision. • Work with preschool children in under Yes, “about 85 percent of textile resourced communities on waste in the United States goes Buy better quality. I know, bet- language and literacy skills to landfills or is incinerated.” ter quality usually means more • Serve 15 hours/week with They will never decompose be- money, which is tough. But! If a team of your peers cause of the synthetics they’re you can invest a little extra in • Earn Federal Work-Study* made with. 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We’re working toward the day popular fast-fashion chains are every child in America enters still selling lead-contaminated Stefanie Baptista is the Campus kindergarten prepared to succeed. purses, belts and shoes above Life Editor for the Comment

Here’s What They Don’t PRSSA May Be Just What Tell You About Writing You Need By Carly Mehl employers are looking for when Editor-in-Chief a resume crosses their desks and how they can stand out from the for the Comment Are you an underclassman seek- rest. Hollywood fielded student ing an extracurricular on campus questions ranging from resumes By Stefanie Baptista We meet every Thursday at or a senior, like myself, realizing to the actual interview, offering Campus Life Editor 6:00 for less than an hour. We an internship isn’t in the cards? If sound advice and knowledge to talk, brainstorm, and unwind you don’t know about BSU’s stu- better prepare BSU students for So, you’re thinking about join- with each other after a long dent chapter for The Public Re- the post-graduate world. ing an organization on cam- week of classes. That sounds lations Student Society of Amer- ica (PRSSA) you may have just Darlene Hollywood is the perfect pus, huh? What’s that you say, pretty terrible too, right? Ugh, having fun after a long week found exactly what you’ve been example of mentorships that can the Comment? You want to missing. Whether you’re studying be created through the associa- write for the Comment? That’s is the worst! Can’t make it but communications or undeclared, tion. Having a conversation and great! Before you join, though, want to write with us? Email this pre-professional organiza- lasting connection with prior pres- there are some things you us at thecomment@student. tion offers students the chance to ident of the Boston Public Rela- should definitely know before bridgew.onmicrosoft.com, gain experience that will translate tions Society of America (PRSA), making that decision. These we’d still love to have you. into their future career. In joining one of the nation’s largest chap- are some of the unknown se- PRSSA, you’re checking the box ters is an impressive advantage You will get more than that employers “prefer” (aka re- that could give a student a serious crets, if you will; the things quire) having real life work experi- leg up against competing appli- you bargained for. nobody talks about, if you’re ence. cants in their future job search. picking up what I’m putting You’ll receive ongoing sup- A huge advantage of PRSSA is Planning and attending these down. port from all of us. We’re each forming meaningful connec- campus events with PRSSA will other’s biggest cheerleaders tions with industry experts, who provide you with tremendous ex- It’s a commitment. and we can’t wait to be yours, A commitment to making the too. Your ideas are important best new friends, expressing and you deserve to have them yourself, writing about things heard. you care about, and maybe even finding new passions So, to join or not to join, that along the way. Sounds pretty is the question. Answer it by terrible, right? I mean, who emailing us or coming to our in their right mind wants to weekly meetings every Thurs- partake in all of those self-im- day night at 6:00 in RCC 005! proving activities? Stefanie Baptista is a Campus Thirsty Thursdays? More Life Editor for the Comment. like Thinking Thursdays.

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Visit The Comment online at commentbsu.com Thursday, November 7, 2019 | The Comment 5 Campus Life Greek Activities Committee Interview By Tom Foley is held in April, but I would like wanted to bring something up, tion (NGLA).” Staff Writer to see more of the Greek commu- they have the chance to.”. Kist- nity participate in other events ner explained that attendance For students in Greek Life who For members of the Greek com- as well.” Said Co-President Kist- was crucial for both GAC and wish to get more involved in munity here on campus, there’s ner. Co-President Gerring echoed the Fraternities and Sororities, the planning of activities, the a wide array of events and activi- similar sentiments on what he “If a chapter doesn’t show up to Co-Presidents encourage any ties to participate in. Each of the hopes to see GAC accomplish, our meetings, then we can’t pass interested students to bring their individual fraternities and so- “This year GAC is working hard the information along as easily ideas to GAC. “Advice I would rorities frequently run their own to bring all of Fraternity and So- to that chapter. GAC strives to give to a student in a Greek or- fundraisers and activities, but the rority Life closer together. As a make sure every organization’s ganization that wants to be more responsibility of planning events result, at the end of this year, I voice is heard through our dele- involved in activities and in GAC involving every Greek organiza- would like to see organizations gates. Each week, we try to have is to show up to events! Those tion on campus, such as Greek hosting events with each other something new for the delegates students can always reach out Week, falls to the Greek Activi- and having nothing but a good to bring back to their chapters to to Clifton and I, can volunteer ties Committee (GAC), chaired time.”. get their opinion as a whole, and at our events, for example scan- by Co-Presidents Clifton Gerring that is one way for the chapters to ning Event Passes at Greek Week and Megan Kistner. With so many different organiza- show their voice.”. events, or talking to their dele- tions to take into account, GAC gate or showing up to GAC meet- Both C0-President Gerring and faces a logistical challenge of jug- Members of the Greek Communi- ings if they have a new idea!”, Kistner reflected an optimistic gling the ideas and input of every ty on campus can look forward to says Kistner. Gerring adds “Talk attitude when asked what goal organization, but the Co-Presi- some great things to come in the to your fellow brothers/sisters they would like to see GAC ac- dents are confident that GAC is next year, say the Co-Presidents. and go to events held by your complish over the next year. up to the task of managing the “Over the next year, the Greek organization, GAC, or any other “One goal that I would like GAC wishes of each organization. “The community will have Greek Week organization. We are all here to- to accomplish this year would be biggest challenge would be the to look forward to in April”, said gether so make the best of it.” to make sure that all of the Greek attendance of all organizations.” Kistner, with Gerring adding “We organizations know who we are said Gerring, “With so many on are also looking to create T-shirts GAC meets each Wednesday at and what we do and have more campus, it’s hard to align every- for Greek Life in general. Addi- 5PM in room 202 of the RCC. participation in our events that one’s schedules, and get them tionally, we are starting to look at we hold throughout the year. The to come to the GAC meetings. the possibility of fundraising for Tom Foley is a staff Writter For Greek community looks forward Every organization on cam- those who want to go to North- The Comment to Greek Week each year, which pus has a seat in GAC so if they east Greek Leadership Associa- ONE BOOK ONE COMMUNITY Fall 2019 Susan Orlean Author Of The Library Book November 13, 2019, 7:30 PM Horace Mann Auditorium, Boyden Hall Susan Orlean re-opens the unsolved mystery of the most catastrophic library fire in American history and delivers a dazzling homage to a beloved institution - our libraries. On the morning of April 29, 1986, a fire alarm sounded in the Los Angeles Public Library. Raging through the stacks, the fire reached 2000 degrees and burned for more than seven hours. It was the largest library fire in the history of the United States: it destroyed four hundred thousand books and damaged seven hundred thousand more and shut the library down for seven years. The mystery remains: did someone purposefully set fire to the library-and if so, who? Susan Orlean Susan Orlean has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1992. She is the author of seven books, including Rin Tin Tin, Saturday Night, and The Orchid Thief, which was made into the Academy Award–winning film Adaptation. She lives with her family and her animals in upstate New York.

Follow Us On Social Media @thecommentbsu 6 The Comment | Thursday, November 7, 2019 Opinion Urinetown at BSU BoJack Horseman Review Review By Lexi Ray still something bothering me. By: Beyonnie Whitaker Staff Writer That one, nagging thing? The Staff Writer material itself. Now, don’t get I went into Urinetown com- me wrong, acknowledging the SPOILERS AHEAD: Bo- pletely blind. I didn’t listen to audience for comedic effect is Jack Horseman came back the soundtrack, watch any clips something I enjoy, but this pro- for its sixth season on Netflix, from other productions, or do duction went overboard with it. presenting the reality of be- any in-depth research, and I’m Almost every scene had a joke ing a celebrity. BoJack was glad I didn’t. I was taken for a about the fact that there was an in a television show back in ride with this impressive pro- audience or that it was a musi- the 90s and was extremely duction. I was completely en- cal, and it got old really quickly. famous, everyone loved him, thralled and on the edge of my I get that the show satirizes the but everything changes. Af- seat from the moment the cur- conventions of musical theater, ter the show gets canceled, tain went up and until the very but other shows do it without BoJack moves away from the moment the curtain was drawn. beating jokes into the ground. eye of society, making him

depressed. I became hooked There is a lot this production On a final note, Urinetown to the show because I can did right. The first thing I’d like didn’t earn a slot on my list of understand why BoJack act- to acknowledge is the casting. favorite musicals, but I’d still ed the way he does during Each actor filled the mold of recommend it. The entire cast the five seasons. This season Image courtesy of Collider their character perfectly and made the material more en- got very interesting. When it made me forget that they were joyable by knowing how and theme especially. Besides the starts off, BoJack believes his even acting. Next, the set de- when to emphasize its comedic main character, the other cast life needs a new change so he sign. A simple backdrop and aspects. It’s also quite amazing went through life changes of goes to rehab. He is still the multiple swings were used to that a satire about environmen- their own. The first half of the same but has a change of heart their full potential and added tal issues is being produced at season was perfect, and I am for the people in his past. His to the overall show. Lastly, the this time; it puts those issues extremely excited for second simple but effective musical into perspective for a modern past has crept up to him in half. I leave you with my favor- numbers were lively and felt audience instead of sweeping this season. I felt this season ite line from BoJack: “I NEED throughout the entire perfor- them downstage. Bravo, Urine- went into a deeper meaning of YOU TO TELL ME THAT I’M A mance. town; take a bow. how the past can come back GOOD PERSON.” and bite you. The show overall However, despite its many Lexi Ray is a Staff writer for teaches the audience about re- Beyonnie Whitaker is a staff positive attributes, there was The Comment ality, but this season has kept writer for the Comment. me speechless because of this The “Hits” 2009 VS 2019 By Grace Mastroianni by Owl City is a beautiful song. It’s Staff Writer the kind of song that a son would listen to with his mother. Person- 2009: Fantastic songs of our youth, ally, this year produced songs that though if you’re anything like me, I still find myself looking up every you didn’t realize they were about once in a while, just for some nos- sex and drugs until about two years talgia and something to write to. after the fact. I Gotta Feeling and Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed 2019: I’ll be the first to admit that I, Peas and Bad Romance by Lady an 18 year-old college kid, am very Gaga are songs that I can honestly out of touch with the rest of my gen- say are my jam. The beat, the music, eration. My roommate often hosts Image courtesy of Fox News the rhythm. The types of songs that impromptu lessons for me, ranging Don’t Care by Ed Sheeran and Jus- makes you just want to get up and from music to current dance moves tin Bieber, and break up with your I’m old-fashioned. Always have dance, no matter the circumstances. to new age slang. My tastes definitely girlfriend, i’m bored by Ariana been, and probably always will be. Then we have the ‘party’ songs, like have not changed much from 2009, Grande are songs that I really can’t Although 2019 has produced some Party in The U.S.A. by Miley Cyrus, although there are some songs that I see myself being interested in years fantastic things, I just don’t believe Right Round by Flo Rida, and I find myself humming absentmind- from now, nor do I feel the need to music to be among them. The songs Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) edly. Old Town Road by Lil Nas X listen to them of my own volition. I’ll are okay, but they definitely don’t by Pitbull. These are the songs that was basically the song that defined also admit that I don’t fully under- have the same impact that the songs the cool kids at the clubs danced to. my senior year of high school, as stand Billie Eilish. I admire her as of 2009 had. They also make a great soundtrack many referred to it as the ‘Year of an artist, as I do most artists, but her for a high school dance! Finally, we the Cowboy.’ However, songs like songs really don’t strike anything Grace Mastroianni is a staff writer have some feel good songs. Fireflies Sucker by the Jonas Brothers, I in me, nor do I understand them. for The Comment.

Visit The Comment online at commentbsu.com Thursday, November 7, 2019 | The Comment 7 Opinion Reconsidering The Vape Ban By Kester Kafeero The nicotine in vape spikes adren- solve social problems, and reduce they have more financial resources Staff Wrtier aline and increases the heart rate the tax burden created by prisons to conduct research and develop leading to an increased likelihood and poorhouses, a provision of new goods to offer a variety of job There is a trending subjective con- of a heart attack. The sudden lack housing for the needy, according to opportunities, greater job stability, cern about the banning of vape of accessibility to vape might lead an article from the CATO Institute and higher wages. If these products products across the United States, someone to reach for a cigarette titled “Alcohol Prohibition Was a were to be banned, it would be det- especially among college-aged stu- since it contains the same chemi- Failure.” Ultimately, it was consti- rimental not only to them, but to the dents. People of my age group have cal. On the other hand, alcohol also tuted in order to improve health economy. So why did they once ban been reintroduced to nicotine in affects the human body and mind and hygiene in the United States as alcohol knowing it’s industry was a recent years through vape that has negatively. The effects are a range I would assume is the same reason major part of America’s economy? lead to the banning of it because of of health problems such as liver for the banning of vape products. Because of the experimental aspect its possibly deadly effects. Depend- damage, cancer and brain dam- As we all know, prohibition did of it. They thought that banishing ing on the product, vape contains a age to name a few. For the mind, eventually end with the opposite it would improve the United States variety of harmful chemicals that the consumption of it changes the result of increased crime and un- socially and eventually economically include the main ingredient of nic- chemistry of your brain. It decreas- regulated production and posses- to only find out that it doesn’t. otine, the highly addictive chemi- es the amount of serotonin in your sion. cal, which has led to several severe brain which is a key one in depres- In conclusion, I think that vape medical problems in college and sion meaning that it disrupts the I believe a similar outcome will products should not be banned na- high school students today raising balance of chemicals and processes result from vape products being tionwide. The reason why is because a major concern. If vape is getting that include neurotransmitters to banned in totality. People would of its deficits such as replacing the banned nationwide, why not ciga- alert the body of different thoughts replace e-cigarettes with real ones drug with other drugs and criminal rettes or alcohol as well? Aren’t they and feelings. which is exactly what we don’t activity increasing in America pos- also drugs that anybody can get need more of. This brings me to sibly as it similarly happened with addicted to with the combination of The banning of vape products in ask the question, why hasn’t there the banning of alcohol. If the idea more harmful effects? I think the the United States reminds me of been a prohibition of cigarettes in of history always seeming to repeat nuance of vape factors into why it the prohibition of alcohol where the United States? Why not now? itself is true, alcohol, vape products, is getting banned as similar to the the transportation, importation, In my opinion, the reason why is and cigarettes should be left legal- prohibition of alcohol. production, and the sale of it was because of money. Businesses sell ized and government regulated. banned nationwide. This constitu- these deadly products for a profit Vape and alcohol have negative ef- tional ban was a “noble experiment” from their customers and it relates Kester Kafeero is a Staff writer for fects on the human mind and body. to reduce crime and corruption, to America’s economy because The Comment Joker Movie Review - Send in the Clowns quin Phoenix mastered this art By: Micheal Abreu you see this character with poor last 20 minutes when he actually and character at the same time. Staff Writer mental health issues continue to becomes Joker are masterfully Keep in mind that the movie is get pushed down this rabbit hole crafted and these turn into a fun rated R, there is a good amount SPOILERS AHEAD: The mov- of helplessness and loneliness to ending to what was great form of of violence in the movie. Not that ie Joker, written and directed by the point at which you start to art. this is a knock on the movie, just Todd Phillips, is a great tale of sympathize with Arthur and the that this isn’t your typical run of the classic Batman villain com- life that he’s been dealt. Here the There’s other great aspects to the the mill Joker that you’re used to ing into his own after a life of movie sheds some strong light on film including the relationship seeing in media. abuse and turmoil at the hands the effects that mental health ill- between Arthur and his next door of Gotham and his own personal nesses can take on the toll of peo- neighbor, his relationships with Joker is one of the must watch run down life. The movie follows ple, clowns or not. By no means his “friends” at his daytime clown movies of 2019. If you haven’t Arthur Fleck, a party clown by is it advocating to turn into Bat- job, and even the great Robert done so yet, check it out and see day and caretaker of his mother man’s greatest villain but rather De Niro as a New York talk show what you think. The character of by night. Arthur struggles with it sheds a broader light on the host that he adores. These all play Arthur Fleck is artistically crafted mental illness, most notable his fact that society as a whole needs masterfully into the story arc and from a “crazy guy” to the Jok- inability to control his laughter to put more emphasis on people character development of Arthur er over the movies 2 hour time during random parts of the day. who struggle with mental health Fleck towards the story’s end span. The message is strong, the This notable hysterical laugh is issues on a day to day basis. once the climax comes. character work is brilliant, and one of the first coming signs we you can’t help but wonder if there see of Arthur develop into the The pure brilliance here to por- While cons are few and far be- will be more in the future from great villain. tray this character was done by tween in this movie, don’t expect Phoenix and Phillips despite teas- the great Joaquin Phoenix. Phoe- this movie to be a full fledged ing that this will be a stand alone As the movie progresses, Arthur nix nails just about every beat Joker movie. This is an origin sto- film. It sure does set up for a se- struggles to maintain his job as here as Arthur Fleck. From “crazy ry and it is not based off any Bat- quel, if not this could stand alone a party clown while also strug- guy” to the insane madman as man or Joker comics. This movie as a DC classic masterfully creat- gling to find meaning in his life the Joker, he doesn’t miss a beat. is about Arthur Fleck and his life ed and written by Todd Phillips from his family or co-workers. Almost all scenes (most notably which spirals into the coming of and performed by the great Joa- People in Gotham don’t seem the dancing ones) really took you age if you will of what becomes quin Phoenix. to care for Arthur or just think away from the violence in the the great mastermind that is the he’s plain weird and bully him, movie and you got to feel this Joker. With that being said the Final Score: 9/10 “Send in the which in turn constantly puts character evolve and feel the Jok- last 20 minutes of the film are Clowns.” - Frank Sinatra him down and further adds more er come to life. It’s clear that in phenomenal and when Phoenix and more negative incidents in the movie Phoenix really got into is the Joker it’s must watch en- his life than what was already rhythm here and it felt as if he tertainment. That’s not to say Micheal Abreu is a staff writer for there. As the movie progresses WAS the Joker. The scenes in the that the rest of the movie isn’t, the comment but it’s a testament to how Joa- Follow Us On Social Media @thecommentbsu

Photo provided by Spotify 8 The Comment | Thursday, November 7, 2019 Opinion The Witches and Warlocks of Marvel: Are They Meant to Be Scary or Sexy? By: Brittany Oppenheimer the horror portion of their char- wearing that makes him look less ing overly attractive actors so more Staff Writer acters. Are they scary? Do Scarlet intimidating, or maybe it’s the people can come see their movies. Witch and Doctor Strange have fact that his abilities like telepor- This is because sex appeal brings When the idea of witches and any similarities when it comes to tation and time bending would in big money for them and casting warlocks comes to mind, usu- traditional witches and warlocks be more fun to be a part of than someone less attractive apparent- ally most people would look at within the film? Well, yes and no. scary. Plus, Doctor Strange los- ly is a big no no over there in Los them as frightening creatures Between the two of them, Scarlet es points for spell casting in his Angeles. Think about it: if Doctor with pointy hats, long fingernails, Witch definitely feels more witchy movies because he never calls out Strange looked more like a typical ridged teeth, and an old, wrinkly in appearance and tone. When we any of his spells like in the games warlock, would you go and see his body. They traditionally would first meet her in Avengers: Age of or TV shows. I would love to hear movie then? If Scarlet Witch looked be practicing spells or cooking up Ultron, she already seems to move Benedict Cumberbatch yell “Crim- more like a traditional witch like brews with goblins eyes, werewolf around and cast spells in a very son bands of Cyttorak” when bind- you see in kids’ books, would you bones, and any other imaginative, crooked-like manner. Her manip- ing his opponents with his spells. still be interested in her character? Halloween related ingredient you ulation with people’s dreams also Nevertheless, Doctor Strange does Hollywood seems to believe that if can think of. These natural im- feels like something a tradition- feel less like a traditional war- these characters are not sexy, they ages may come from tradition, al witch would do too, but I think lock and more of a modern one. are not heroes. Yet, aren’t witches but is it possible that how witch- traditional witches would rath- and warlocks supposed to be vil- es and warlocks are being repre- er use potions to make that work Now, as much as I love Scar- lains anyway? Or maybe there are sented in tv and film is changing? than attempt to give people night- let Witch and Doctor Strange, they some good witches and warlocks mares from their minds. Imagine definitely seem to be trying to go in film that follow the traditional, Marvel has taken a very dif- how much fear Wanda could give for a more sex appeal type of char- representation of these characters. ferent route when it comes to por- someone when they were sleep- acter then a traditional scary one. traying its more magical characters ing, or not sleeping. Witches are For example, if the creators want- In the end, I feel that Scarlet in their films. The two that most known to scare people to death, ed to go full out with the Scarlet Witch and Doctor Strange can be come to mind are Scarlet Witch and I feel that Wanda does have “Witch” theme, they would have portrayed as both scary and sexy and Doctor Strange. In my opin- that ability. So, I think her witchy- tried to make her as ugly as pos- characters. Some traditional ele- ion, there seems to be two sides like abilities of scaring the crap sible. Long nose, crusty long nails, ments are there, it’s just clear that when it comes to the portrayal of out of people checks out perfectly. warts on the side of her face, that Hollywood wants to modernize these characters. Scarlet Witch sounds like a more traditional these traditions and make them and Doctor Strange are either sup- Doctor Strange’s powers, un- witch to me. The same can be said more appealing to audiences. posed to be portrayed as scary or like Wanda’s, are very broad and for Doctor Strange, though admit- Maybe when Doctor Strange and wicked characters that represent the idea that he could send people tedly warlocks are less known to be The Multiverse of Madness comes traditional themes, or a more at- through twisted, alternate dimen- ugly and have been portrayed more out in the spring of 2021 things tractive and sexual one that is not sions could definitely give some- as handsome characters unlike the will become more frightening due as traditional when it comes to the one a good fright. However, un- female witches of the past. The sex to the sequel being a horror film. I witches and warlock characters. like Scarlet Witch, Doctor Strange appeal here when it comes to these guess we will just have to wait and doesn’t seem as threatening as a two characters is the result of one see. There is an argument for character as people might think. place and one place alone, Holly- both sides, but let’s start of with Maybe it’s the amazing cloak he’s wood. Most of the time, Hollywood Brittany Oppenheimer is a staff is to blame when it comes to cast- writer for The Comment.

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Visit The Comment online at commentbsu.com Thursday, November 7, 2019 | The Comment 9 Opinion Streaming Gets Stuffed This Month By: Nick Jordan that continues to rock both Miranda and Gordo, in on this. to take over the streaming world Opinion Editor morning television as well as Also, her little brother Matt’s with its new service on top of the rest of the industry. What’s act was cute as a kid. But if they Hulu, where Netflix is facing a By the time the month of Novem- more unexpected: Apple pro- try to present the same charac- threat it has never really had to ber finishes up, two new stream- ducing its own shows or Reese ter, things could get creepy... for nearly a decade. None will be ing platforms will be vying for Witherspoon playing a charac- his mustache on their “back to more pleased than Blockbuster. subscriptions and they come ter named Bradley? I’m serious. set” photo doesn’t help either. Frankly, though, the late fees from two of the biggest brands Her character’s name is Bradley. The service will start out at should be directed to its com- in the world: Apple and Disney. $6.99 per month, or $69.99 for petitors. It’s about time they got Announced back in March and On a lighter note, DISNEY. Well, a full year’s subscription if you their heads in the game. DON’T debuting on November 1st, Ap- kinda. Let’s just keep it light pay ahead. There are current- stream High School Musical: ple TV+ boasts the backing of though. While the entertain- ly no plans for a student plan, The Musical: The Series (:The public figures like Oprah Win- ment giant is a majority owner because both you and Disney Atrocity: The Money Grab: The frey and Steven Spielberg. Those of Hulu, there are no plans of know well enough that you will I Can Go On) on November 12th. of you with an Apple Music stu- discontinuing the popular plat- cough up those extra two dol- dent plan will automatically re- form anytime soon. Instead, lars over Apple TV+ no problem. Nick Jordan is the opinion editor for ceive a subscription to the new its new platform, Disney+, will The Comment service at no extra cost (my Spo- be focused on family-friendly Disney especially appears poised tify Premium-devoted self is very entertainment. Upon launch, tempted to dip my toe in that 7,000 television episodes and pool) with a subscription solely 500 films will be made available to the platform costing the same with conflicting deals involving at $4.99. While 35 shows/docu- popular titles from Marvel and mentaries are already listed as the Star Wars franchise prevent- being ordered, as well as nine ing all titles from being accessi- movies and many other shows ble at first. Original movies will in development, at this point the be released as well, beginning only show that really is calling with a live-action remake of my name is The Morning Show. Lady and the Tramp which will Starring Jennifer Aniston, Steve be exclusive to Disney +. Yeah... Carell and Reese Witherspoon, we’ve had enough. I’d like to say it is based off of the behind the the same about the never-end- scenes happenings of real life ing reboot trend, but I’d be lying morning shows including To- if I said I wasn’t incredibly curi- day and Good Morning Ameri- ous about the upcoming Lizzie ca. This includes Steve Carell’s McGuire reboot. The McGuire character facing sexual miscon- family is in tact, but they need to duct allegations, an element make sure Lizzie’s best friends, Grammar: A 100 Word Rant

By: Stefanie Baptista Campus Life Editor

Please, for the love of God, learn the difference between there, their, and they’re. You’re in college; you’re not over THERE at the elementary school with the children who are learning how to incorporate the three different words into THEIR own vocabulary. THEY’RE also learning the difference between your and you’re. They are, so you are too, right? Yes, typos exist, but so do spell check, dictio- naries, and human beings with eyes that can proofread. If you find yourself stuck, ask, “am I talking about a loca- tion? Something in someone’s possession? Or, am I saying they are?’” Know the difference.

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Follow Us On Social Media @thecommentbsu 10 The Comment | Thursday, November 7, 2019 Sports Boston Celtics Update: Some Gutsy Wins

By: Jesse Frazier been waiting for”. The energy in Staff writer the stands made this first game feel like a playoff game, and the Celtics The season is young, and there is responded with an important win. plenty of basketball left to play, but this year’s Celtics team has fight. The Following Toronto, the Celtics trav- Celtics lost the season opener in Phil- eled to New York to play the new- adelphia against the 76ers, but they look Knicks. The Celtics started slow have since won four straight games. once again, but rookie Grant Wil- While Boston is without Kyrie Irving liams provided a spark for Boston and Al Horford this season, the Celt- with some great defensive play from ics have not struggled without them the center spot in the absence of Enes so far despite the loss to Philadelphia. Kanter (knee) and Daniel Theis (an- kle sprain). Grant Williams and sec- The home opener was against the ond year center Robert Williams ex- defending champion Toronto Rap- pect large roles at the center position tors on Oct. 25 was Boston’s first test until coach Brad Stevens finds a defi- at home on the Parquet. The Raptors nite starter. The Celtics took charge lost superstar forward Kawhi Leon- of the game in the third quarter, ard in free agency this summer, and leading 7-6 rookie center Tacko Fall Photo provided by Boston Globe the question remains for how Toron- to make his NBA debut for Boston, guard Kemba Walker (32 points) to Celtics have looked sharp early on. to will make up for Leonard. Young receiving cheers from New York fans. secure another impressive win. The forward Pascal Siakam appears to well-rounded play on both ends of Looking forward, the Celtics head be their answer, scoring a game- On Halloween Eve, the Celtics hosted the floor from Gordon Hayward was out on a three-game road trip with high 33 points and staying ahead 2019 MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and is a key for the team moving for- stops in Cleveland, Charlotte, and of Boston for most of the game. and the Milwaukee Bucks, the team ward, and this was Hayward’s first San Antonio. The game is both Kem- that knocked Boston from the NBA game as a Celtic with 20+ points and ba Walker’s first game back in Char- However, forward Jayson Tatum Playoffs back in May. Milwaukee re- at least 10+ rebounds. A pivotal mo- lotte, and former Celtics point guard lead the Celtics to a comeback win signed Kris Middleton and added a ment in the game was when Jayson Terry Rozier’s first game against his with key shooting and tight de- mix of veteran leadership, strength- Tatum blocked Antetokounmpo at old team in a starting role. The early fense to make the TD Garden crowd ening their claim as the favorite to the rim and then hit a transition start gives reason for Celtics fans to erupt. New Celtic Kemba Walker emerge from the Eastern Conference. three-pointer down the court, earn- feel hopeful. drew a foul and turned to the Bos- Trailing by as much as 19 points, ing a courtside high-five from Celt- ton faithful and flex his muscles to the Celtics stormed back in the sec- ic legend Paul Pierce. It was anoth- Jesse Frazier is a staff writer for The say “I’m here and I am what you’ve ond half with the heroics of point er great night at the Garden as the Comment BSU Athletics Fall Update By Jesse Frazier ter will return to play next season. to learn through losing. They will Staff Writer Following the Hall of Fame Invi- need a new goalkeeper with senior Women’s soccer is now 10-7 after a tational in Amherst, Lady Bears Jillian Delaney graduating this year. BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — The fall blowout 8-2 victory over Framing- volleyball lost two-of-three with sports season is closing as winter is ham State on the road. They later a win over Dean College and two Finally, is our Men’s soccer team. right around the corner. Checking defeated Fitchburg State on Senior losses to Bates College and Bard The guys are 4-13-1 and qualifying in on our football team, the Bears Day with a 4-1 home win. On Oct. 29, College. The Bears rebounded at in the MASCAC tournament after are 4-3 and are finally above .500 the girls suffered their seventh loss home against Mass Maritime with a solid 1-0 victory over Worcester after dominating UMass Dart- of the season to the UMass Boston. a 3-0 victory, but fell to Wentworth State on Senior Day. Despite the mouth 56-20 on homecoming. The 2019 season’s final tilt was the twice and to Babson College. They struggles of the regular season, the Bears quarterback Stefano D’Emilia Worcester State Lancers on Nov. 2, defeated MCLA in their final reg- Bears have a chance to rebound tied school records on Homecom- where they lost 3-1. Their impres- ular season game, and advanced in the MASCAC Championship. ing Day with five passing touch- sive conference play qualifies them over Salem State 3-0 in the MAS- downs, 345 yards passing, and over for a fortunate seed at the MASCAC CAC Tournament Quarterfinal. As the fall season comes to a close, 5,000 total yards in his career. This Tournament, where they will once the Bears appreciate the consistent game was made special by their again take on Framingham State. The Equestrian team placed sec- support on campus. Their success- victory over Dartmouth, whom the ond at the Winters End Farm in es were not possible without the Bears played yearly since 1988. Af- In cross-country, the men’s team Stoughton, and hosted at Legacy support and encouragement to ter a bye week, the Bears defeat- finished first at the Western New En- Stables in Middleboro Sunday with keep playing their best. While some ed Plymouth State 28-10 at home. gland Invitational with five runners riders Ashley Crosby and Ashley teams cap off successful seasons, in the top 25. The Bears will travel Drake earning third-place ribbons. others can use this year as a growth Lady Bears tennis lost in the semi- to Worcester State for the MASCAC opportunity. Whatever happens finals of the Little East Champi- Championships with the Division Field hockey finished a long and next season, the Bears would like onship to Rhode Island College. III championships to conclude the disappointing 2-15 season with Se- your support for the upcoming win- The top-seeded host Anchorwom- 2019 season. The women’s team nior Night at home against Salem ter and spring seasons. en won 5-0, ending Bridgewater finished in fourth place at the Invita- State, where they dropped the last State’s season with a 7-9 record. tions with five placements in the top game 6-3. Field hockey only loses Jesse Frazier is a staff writer for The They hope to improve that record 60. These teams hope to finish the three seniors for next season, so this Comment. in 2020, where most of the ros- season strong in their final weeks. year is an opportunity for the team

Visit The Comment online at commentbsu.com Thursday, November 7, 2019 | The Comment 11 Sports Patriots Snap Unbeaten Streak, Lose in Baltimore By Brian Garland against the run, nearly three times White rushing touchdown. At 24- unsuccessful. Ravens safety Earl Sports Editor their average yards per game to this 20 and eight minutes left in the Thomas intercepted a deep pass point. third quarter, the Patriots started from Brady to seal the upset victory BALTIMORE, M.D. — The Patriots to look like usual. for Baltimore. are no longer undefeated, courtesy The first quarter was an early sign of Lamar Jackson and the new-look that Baltimore’s rushing attack However, New England’s defense New England falls to 8-1, still the Baltimore Ravens. The Patriots were too strong for New England. was worn down by this point. A best in the AFC, and enters a bye went down early against Baltimore Lamar Jackson rushed for Balti- series of key rushing plays set Bal- week. The Patriots travel to Phila- and quickly recovered, but the Pa- more’s first touchdown, a three- timore to score a game-deciding delphia to play the Eagles on Nov. triots offense struggled in the sec- yard score that capped a long, touchdown pass from Jackson to 17 at 4:25 p.m. ond half. tiring drive for New England’s de- Nick Boyle. fense. Brain Garland is the sports editor The Patriots received their first The Patriots still had time in the for the Comment. challenging road game in a few The lead extended to 17-0 early in fourth quarter, but they were weeks with the 5-2 Baltimore Ra- the second quarter with another vens. The Ravens were fresh off a lengthy drive and a 17-yard Gus commanding 30-16 victory over Edwards rushing touchdown. This the Seattle Seahawks, and returned was almost the point of no return home to tackle the AFC-leading for the Patriots, though luck and New England Patriots. persistence kept them within range in the second quarter. Though the names have changed, New England has a contentious his- The Patriots offense drove to Bal- tory with the Baltimore Ravens and timore’s 34-yard line before fall- head coach John Harbaugh. The ing short on third down. Belichick Ravens were a consistent threat made the choice between a 51-yard in the AFC Playoffs against New field goal attempt by newly-signed England, knocking New England kicker Nick Folk, or a short punt out of the playoffs in the 2009 and that would pin Baltimore deep in 2012 Playoffs. Since then, the Patri- their own territory up 17-7. The Pa- ots had won the last three regular triots elected to punt, and the deci- Photo provided by Nick Wass and postseason meetings against sion paid off. Baltimore. On the second play of the drive, The storyline was simple with this Ravens running back Mark Ingram history in mind and Baltimore’s hot fumbled the ball for New England What are you doing for start to the 2019 season. The Ra- to recover, setting up an excellent vens were a new team with a re- opportunity for the Patriots offense. vamped defense, new quarterback The Patriots failed to capitalize on in Lamar Jackson at the helm, and this opportunity beyond a short WINTER BREAK? a hunger to unsaddle the undefeat- field goal, though they narrowed ed, defending champion Patriots at the gap to 17-10, Ravens. home. Turnovers were the deciding factor TAKE AN ONLINE WINTER COURSE Baltimore set the game’s tempo in the game. New England punted early with an aggressive mix of on their next offensive drive, then run-pass options and designed run- former Patriots Cyrus Jones lost Dec. 27, 2019 – Jan. 16, 2020 ning plays for Jackson and running control of the punt for Baltimore to back Mark Ingram. Lamar Jack- set up another open opportunity for son’s elusiveness in the pocket and New England to crawl back into the willingness to tuck-and-run meant game. New England drove to Bal- the Patriots had to account for the timore’s two-yard line, but elected Catch up or get ahead quarterback on defense more than to kick another field goal to take a they ever had this season. 17-13 deficit into halftime. without leaving home— all winter classes Dual-threat and mobile quarter- While New England’s second quar- backs caused trouble against New ter was fortunate, they quickly lost are online! England over the years, with names their momentum in the second half. such as Russell Wilson, DeShaun New England started with the ball Watson, Patrick Mahomes and Cam in the second half and built another Newton either winning or keeping solid drive when it was needed, but games closer than expected. it was all for naught when receiver REGISTER TODAY! Julian Edelman fumbled the ball New England’s defensive scheme after a big catch. Ravens corner- fitchburgstate.edu/gce/reg was challenged by the speed and back Marlon Humphrey recovered 978-665-4196 power of Baltimore’s run-heavy the ball and ran it back untouched offense, and Baltimore became to give Baltimore a 24-13 lead. the first team this season to run the ball so successfully against Despite these mistakes, the game New England. The Ravens count- was not yet decided. The Patriots ed 210 total rushing yards against finally reached the end zone with New England’s top-ranked defense another key drive and a James

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a wildflower was misplaced in the patch that possessed not a petal out of place, nor a leaf out of line. it was kept quality controlled, and meticulously maintained, where scissors severed stems and people plucked petals.

a wildflower doesn’t need a garden to grow, nor a trellis to tangle on to support her stem. so she sent her seeds sailing, far off to free herself.

because

a wildflower blossoms better “Unnamed” | Photography | by Selena Guzman by herself among mountains, placed in the pines.

“Invisible” | Photography | by Kris Spooner

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