Students' Votes Could Change Everything

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NYIT’s Independent Student Voice

Volume 5, Issue 1 October 2020

Students’ Votes Could Change Everything There is no more time to waste.

By Emily Peacock News Editor

Growing up, I consistently heard adults saying that my generation was the future; that we would make change happen. I was never truly sure as to what that meant. Then, as I was introduced to politics, government, and societal standards, I began to understand that there was so much that needed to change. We have been living in the same systems built by the men who oppressed anyone that was not male or White for decades. I now realize that my generation is the one that will push for change, for we are the ones that are making history by utilizing our right to vote. Not only is voting substantial to the future of this nation, but also to the future of this planet. Deadly fires have claimed so many homes and we need someone in office who will recognize that and do everything they Photo: Karibay Angeles can to combat the climate crisis. We Karibay getting ready to vote. need someone who will recognize the wrongfulness of keeping children in The voting turnout for students in the expected voter turnout for students cages, who will acknowledge that im- the past has been as low as 19%, and in 2020. The results came in show- migrants are human beings, and who then in 2018 there was a spike: more ing that 71% of students plan to vote. will treat minorities with the respect than 40% of university students vot- This number is monumental and record and decency they deserve. Lives are in ed in the United States, according to breaking, proving that this generation danger during this election, and a lot Forbes. In a study via the Knight Foun- is truly out to make change happen. relies on student voters going to the dation, a national poll was taken to find polls.

Inside

Mental Health Mental Health Student Life Arts & Entertainment Staff writer, Zenab Shafiq, Get to know how Gaby Make sure to read about Don’t forget to check out writes an open letter to Pinewood is doing with Karibay Angeles and Cybrieme Hargrov’s first students in healthcare her anxiety and fears modern women. review of this semester! professions. during quarantine. Page 2 Page 3 Page 5 Page 7 Page 2 Page # www.manhattanglobe.net MentalSECTION Health TITLE An Open Letter to Students in Healthcare Professions Editor-in-Chief Nicole Miranda

Production Editor Nicole Miranda Gaby Pinewood

Managing Editor Gaby Pinewood

News Editor Emily Peacock

Web Editor Sedona Young Cybrieme Hargove

Arts Editor Gaby Pinewood

Photo Editor Sedona Young Photo: Zenab Shafiq Social Media Manager By Zenab Shafiq you cannot get an A, you probably won’t. Madelyn Roth-Wadswort Staff Writer And if you truly believe that you will, you probably will. This is not to say that you Copy Editor On the first day of organic chemis- don’t need to study, but it does mean that try during my junior year, the professor your mindset will change who you are in Gaby Pinewood spent the entire lecture telling us about class. It will also motivate you and make Emily Peacock how hard organic chemistry is, how many you more resilient when you get a grade Nicole Miranda hours we would have to dedicate to study- you don’t want. This isn’t as easy as it ing for it, and that he only gives out a sounds and it actually takes a lot of prac- Photographers couple of A’s every semester. I had heard tice, but the best way to start is to just a lot of rumors about organic chemistry constantly remind yourself that you are Sedona Young being the hardest class ever. I was scared. capable and you are smart. You deserve And to top it off, he said that if we didn’t to be in that class, and any other science Staff Writers get an A in this class, we should consid- class, just as much as everyone else. Emily Peacock er other options (rather than applying to The second lie here is that getting any- medical school) and to not even bother thing less than an A will prevent you from Gaby Pinewood asking him for a recommendation letter. I getting into medical school. If you know Karibay Angeles went home that first day and spent hours the application process then it’s easy to Christian Ochoa-Diaz and hours thinking about the words he understand why this isn’t true. But basi- Cybrieme Hargrove said. Am I really smart enough? I started cally, one science class does not make up Nicole Miranda to doubt myself more than ever. I became your entire science gpa. It’s a cumulative quiet in class, didn’t sit in the front like I average of all the science you have tak- Zenab Shafiq normally would and struggled more as a en in undergrad. And this is just one tiny result. I wasn’t getting the grades I want- part of the whole application. There are Faculty Advisor ed and after a month of utter frustration, many, many factors that go into the deci- Larry Jaffee I asked some of the “smart” people what sion making. they’re doing to study. Their study meth- The third lie is that as a pre-med, you [email protected] ods matched up completely with what I have to constantly be working or study- was doing. The only difference between ing. There is a saying “work smart, not us was our confidence. Once I had figured hard,” and this applies to being a pre- this out, it was difficult to change the med student. If you’re spending 10 hours impression I had already created. I don’t a day, every single day, sitting at a desk, For Feedback & remember much of junior year now, other studying for your classes, you are doing it Submissions: than studying endlessly, thinking that I’m wrong. Studying all day everyday is defi- not smart and having extreme emotional nitely not how you should define your Letters to the Editors: reactions to every bad quiz grade I got. I productivity. Sleeping the right amount [email protected] did end up getting the grades I wanted, and giving yourself time to rest and eat but I learned a lot from this nightmare also makes you productive. The “grind” NYIT students are welcome to that was organic chemistry. culture that we believe in right now is Everything you’ve heard about organic extremely toxic and isn’t helping us at all. contribute to The Manhattan Globe. chemistry is a lie. In fact, pre-med culture So let’s change it and start taking time itself is full of lies. There are too many lies off, unapologetically when we need it. Follow us on Instagram: for me to get into right now so I’m going Let’s stop romanticizing the idea of being to stick to a few. Your grades don’t depend unstable, busy and sleep deprived and in- @manhattanglobe on how ‘smart” you are but do depend stead, romanticize the idea of taking care on your study habits and self concept. If of ourselves and having a fulfilling life, you go into a class with the mindset that even in the process. Page 3 SECTION TITLE www.manhattanglobe.net Mental HealthPage #

must have these conversations and it is Have you ever felt alone? important that we know that the lie that eats at us is so false. You are not alone: We Ask yourself that. are not alone. An incredible free resource at NYIT is the Counseling and Wellness Center. It is hard for people of all ages during these times and they have many resources that are all confidential and available By Sedona Young for students. Such as individual or group Web Editor counseling, and every Tuesday they have introduced “Teletalk” on zoom, for quick informal meetings. Photo: Gaby Pinewood Suicide Prevention Hotline (suicidepreven- tionlifeline.org) 800.273.8255 That feeling of loneliness, or be- make us be “out of the ordinary” may be Crisis Text (text “Got5” to 741741) cri- ing just alone in this world, is actually a scary. We as a society even create envi- sistextline.org feeling that we all have felt. Maybe it is ronments that hide away any feelings at NYC Mental Health Hotline 888.NYC.WELL my mental health experiences that make all. “Don’t share your personal life.” “No (Text “WELL” to 65173) me believe that, but really that feeling is negativity at work.” LI Crisis Hot Line 516.679.1111 there, and we often hide it. I think as humans we can come to the Domestic Violence Services 800.621.4673 It is actually normal. And I don’t be- common consensus that life is hard. We or thehotline.org lieve I am alone in feeling that we all have all live it, and there are things that hap- The TrevorLifeline for LGBTQ youth felt that way at least once. pen where we can really be damaged by 1.866.488.7386 thetrevorproject.org However, it is a lie. our emotions and hide them away, yet TrevorText text “START” to 678-678 September is suicide prevention they creep in on us. But why this aware- The Trans Lifeline 1.877.565.8860 month, and although we understand the ness of Suicide is so important is that The bear package is a bit of informa- horror and pain, we barely put ourselves we believe in the agenda that if you have tion that they share to anyone looking for in a vulnerable enough conversation to emotions you are weak. Society may want some more information: https://www. talk about it. Not just about suicide, but you to believe that, but the truth of the nyit.edu/administrative_offices/counsel- about the full reality of our own emotions. matter is that to have emotions at all you ing_wellness It may be fear that we create that says are actually quite powerful. It is okay to get extra help, we all need if we talk about the feelings that we once If we took vulnerability and changed it sometimes. It is harder to realize as had, or we have now, then it will make the idea to make it into strength I can most of us students are online, yet we are us less than. Even saying something can imagine how much would change. We a community, and you do matter.

Confronting New Fears & Anxiety During Quarantine

By Gaby Pinewood Production Editor

I have been more time in my little city than I have ever wanted to. In these six months, I have stayed in my home feeling the adverse effects of solitude. So much of my life, I spent away from home, keeping myself busy and distract- Photo: Gaby Pinewood ed. Now, even after all these months, I still cannot get used to this current state. Don’t get me wrong, stay inside, wear er and my legs were just failing me. I tried as much to break masks and social distance. I want this virus to end more than away from this sedentary new lifestyle, but I just couldn’t. All anything. However, this new life has changed me in ways so I could do was sleep for there was nothing. I did nothing that disheartening. It takes so little to create a long-lasting fear. I had planned to do back in March. There was no drive in me I’ve kept myself in denial of my anxiety because it is anymore, only to do assignments. From being inside for so something that still feels new to me. Because life is so fast, long, I became sensitive to light and sound. Everything felt I’ve never had a chance to tackle the effects of my trauma. I so much more amplified; it hurt in a strange way. Every little thought I could handle it on my own for so long. Now in sol- unusual feeling that came across my being made me anxious. itude and in the one place I’ve avoided, fear swallowed me Was there something wrong? Was I dying? I was turning into in a great horrifying wave. Home was always too much of a a hypochondriac. So many normal tasks were difficult to do quiet, dark, and lonely place perfect for reliving anything. In now. Never did I think that fear would take over my life in a the first two months, there were times I was paralyzed as I way in which I couldn’t move without panicking. I went from relived memories. It was if all the shadows of my past came loving to scare myself and putting myself in stressful situa- back to consume me. That illusory feeling was horrible. It was tions to trembling at leaving the house. all so strange because throughout my college career, I have, for Towards the end of last semester, I made all of my final the most part, internalized these thoughts. I walked around film projects while suppressing panic attacks. It took so long thinking I was ok and that things were better when now I re- to film anything because I would be trembling uncontrollably alized that my troubles never went away. and trying to calm myself down. The quiet tears that slipped As my mind was in disarray, my body slowly atrophied. The Continued on page 4... muscles that I built up throughout the years became weak- Page 4 Page # www.manhattanglobe.net SECTIONStudent TITLE Life Continued from page 3... out and my expressions of terror were all real. And while that ly. What she told me was not much, but it was enough to give disparate semester came to a close, I stayed for the summer me comfort. After that conversation along with the activities semester to keep me busy. All I had felt to that point was like we do together till now, I have felt a lot better. an agony, but I had yet to feel something worse. I took two I’ve been broken by memories and fear and yet now I feel classes, a science and a literature course. The science made me a ray of hope. I say so often now, if it were any other time, more conscious of those little feelings that terrified me, and I would have been fine. I would’ve not been bothered by the the readings of the latter course were full of dysphoria and things that scare me now and I would’ve loved my summer pain. My body manifested those terrifying thoughts and I still courses. As this new tentative semester arrived, I have felt feel the physical effects to this day. There was a new pain in motivated to make life better for myself. Beyond the stress of my body that was so unusual and terrified me so much that I all these classes, I have found myself doing more art and com- had a CT scan in June. The results showed nothing wrong, but I municating again. There were new responsibilities I was given, still felt so trapped. I still felt that there was something wrong. and I’ve happily accepted it. There are times when I have to I have felt like a shell of my former self. After I received the turn off the camera in class to fight the panic and try to bring date for my CT scan, I was at my limit, hopelessly crying. It myself back to reality as much as I can. It is all small steps. was then I knew I couldn’t fight my struggles alone. My entire This new road to healing is not going to be straightforward; life I was told to hide my emotions and to be strong in front of this is yet another piece of trauma to dismantle. Fear is still others, but I couldn’t as I called my friend still crying endless- with me but I’m trying my hardest to loosen its hold from me.

Away from the Fast Life

By Nicole Miranda Editor-in-Chief

Five months have passed since I’ve last written for The Manhattan Globe. Compared to then, a lot has happened and changed. I’ve moved from Jersey City back to Rutherford, New Jersey. A couple minutes away from the now empty MetLife Stadium. I have lived here the last two years of high school, Photo: Nicole Miranda when I moved back north from Miami, Florida. Let me tell you that Rutherford is no Miami, Jersey City, or New York City. It’s the suburbs where every corner you turn you’re able to recog- The commute from Rutherford to NYIT Manhattan. nize someone you went to school with or someone who knows someone you know. much work in a while? Either way, I am already tired. I hope I came back to this town after my mom and aunt decided this semester gets better because online classes are obviously to go back to Miami in the middle of the pandemic. I honest- not the same as in-person classes. ly didn’t want to come back because I had put this town in Taking classes online for the past two weeks have truly my past, yet I had no other option but to return. I didn’t plan shifted my perspective on learning and the way I now learn. on moving back to Miami since I moved back up north for the Luckily, this semester I took core courses like English, Litera- city and for my future. I’ve struggled with coming back to this ture, African American Studies, Media Law and Ethics, and two town for many reasons. One reason is that living here with a Graphic Design courses. Out of my six courses, I only needed full house at my dad’s house is a bit overwhelming. It has been to purchase supplies for my graphic design class. Usually, for a bigger struggle trying to do my online classes with a house in-person classes, I took courses that needed camera equipment filled with siblings, parents, and grandparents. and more collaboration with my professors and peers. As a The transition has been difficult since I’ve been living in communications major student, it’s crucial for me to have that quiet environments for the majority of my life. It has been collaboration with them and the equipment for classes, and the tough being unintentionally disturbed at times by my fami- same goes for all the other majors and their courses. ly. My family has created a room for me and my studies, but Originally I was supposed to commute to NYC on Mondays that doesn’t resolve the issue of thin walls in the house. I can’t for my Graphic Design courses, but they were converted to on- just tell my family to be quiet from 9 am to 6 pm on Mondays line courses. Before I received the email that my courses shifted through Thursdays because I have Zoom classes and work after online, I was in the process of getting a COVID-19 test done. that so I have to just adjust to this new environment. I had taken a test before August 24th as well as the antibod- Not only do I have online classes, but my three young- ies test. When I found out that I had to get the swab test done er brothers alternate from in-person and online classes. One after the 24th, as per NYIT requirements, I was going through is in eight grade, one’s a sophomore, and one has started his the biggest dilemma. I ended up getting a swab up my nose and first semester in college. They alternate from their rooms, to results coming out ‘negative’ for the third time. The same day the kitchen table, to the back living room all day. I personally I got my results, my professors for the in-person courses had prefer to stay in my room all day. The boys usually have class then finalized that we were going to do the courses online now. from 8am until early afternoon. I don’t really see them doing A swab up my nose for nothing, but I am glad that I am not too much homework, so after classes they go to the park that’s infected with COVID. a couple houses down from us. On the other hand, I’m starting I continue to socially distance myself the best I can. I wear my days at 9am and ending around 6pm or later, depending on my mask, as you should. I wash my hands, as you should. I when my class ends and how much homework I want to finish know times like these are tough, but if we continue to do the that night. After classes and homework, I tend to hang out with simple tasks, maybe this process of recovery will go by quicker. my family or sleep. Ever since school started, I have felt more As you now know, the pandemic has affected people in many tired than how I was with an in-person schedule. different ways, so know you’re never alone in this crazy time. Since writing this, I’ve entered my third week of the Fall If anyone wants to share their story about how it’s been for 2020 semester and it feels like I’ve been in school for a month. you during this time, please reach out to The Manhattan Globe. While writing, I went to double check how much time has We want to know your thoughts and all of your stories. The passed since school started and it’s only been TWO WEEKS. I’m Manhattan Globe is New York Institute of Technology’s student pretty sure I feel this way because more work has been given to bodies newspaper. We write for and with you. Reach out to me this semester than usual. Or maybe I just haven’t done this [email protected]! Thank you! 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The first woman I interviewed was Nicole Miranda. Before I begin, let me tell you a little bit about who she is. Nicole is a 20 year old studying towards a BFA in Communications and By Karibay Angeles Media Production with a minor in Graphic Design in New York Staff Writer City. She grew up in Miami, Florida. One of her interests in- cludes painting. She’s undoubtedly fun-loving. She’s an extro- vert and a kind soul. Nicole is no ordinary young woman; she wants to be successful, and she has all the tools to make it. Of course, she’s a modern woman. I have no doubt. From her own words, “...as independent and confident in myself as I am, I Do you know what a modern woman looks like? And what do classify myself as one.” Now that I’ve told you all you need are her thoughts on love? These are loaded questions. Before to know let me explore her concept of love. It’s important to I attempt to answer anything, I’ll do some research. Well, it know that Nicole derives her idea of love from how her mother turns out that there is a definition for the phrase modern wom- and stepfather love. Which, as she says, is composed of “words en. According to the Urban Dictionary, the first time anybody of affirmation and acts of service.” Nicole also used the words uttered the phrase was in the 1950s. Modern women were often “tough love.” In a sense, this helps me see that she sees love as seen as sexually active, independent, self-sufficient women. It a balance, and without one or the other love can’t exist. may be somewhat true that these qualities may exist in modern women now. However, in current times, modern women do Furthermore, as I spoke not fit into a generalized mold. What makes a modern woman to her, she sees that some is her willingness to be different from others and her strong people may find her too values and beliefs. From my perspective, women are now more young to understand love. themselves than ever, and they are more sure of their individ- However, Nicole is passion- uality because of it. Of course, from person to person, it may be ate about love itself. She different. In my eyes, a few qualities that they all share is that describes love as “...a great they are self-motivated, independent spirits ready to dive into journey, I don’t think being in love is just a straight their journeys. line.” I can agree with her. Now I search She even says similar words for the response as me “communicating, to my second comprehending, and car- question, what ing!” It’s clear that Nicole are the mod- genuinely loves. Moreover, I ern women’s wanted to see if this reflects thoughts on in her relationships. I asked love. Looking her about one experience for the answer took me in a A selfie of Nicole before heading out on datenight. few directions. The wise choice that marked her love life. Currently, she is in a relationship. is to leave the She couldn’t find a precise moment that marked her love life. research behind Even though this is true, she said it didn’t mean that it doesn’t and go with exist. In her words, “...there’s just always great experiences modern wom- with my current boyfriend.” The only thing that came to mind en’s hearts. was that she is pretty confident in her current relationship. Before I This led me to believe that Nicole has had relationships that genuinely go she didn’t quite feel confident in. Her last remarks were, “... into my find- you feel the way you do in a relationship because that’s how ings, I’ll let your partner makes you feel.” After interviewing Nicole I re- you know my alized, everyone is different. It all depends on how you define love, how you grew up seeing it, and how your relationships A photo of Karibay taken by her brother, Enmanuel Angeles, have changed you. Nicole proves that the meaning of a modern at the Ocheka Castle in Long Island, NY. woman doesn’t make you just career-driven. There can always view on love. Well, first, I have to say that I do consider my- be a balance between love and work for the modern woman. self a modern woman. My reasons are that I am ambitious and The second woman I inter- stand tall with my values and most of all, I am silly. Lastly, I viewed was Cheryl Lafer. Let me will always be real. I always strive to follow my path, no mat- tell you a little about her also. ter what. Now that you know these things about me let me tell Cheryl is an older woman. She you a bit about my love concept. I have to be honest with you. looks pretty young, however, It’s taken me a few tries, but love is honesty and communica- I won’t discuss her age here. tion; I want my partner to be better and be happy, and if that She grew up in California and means without me, it’s okay. For me, love is knowing when to after graduating from college, be patient and kind, but most of all, learning when to let go or she pursued many paths. Cheryl hold on. My views on love are not based solely on my parents’ wore many hats professional- relationship but on my own experiences in the real world. Now ly, including marketing, public that I have spilled my feelings in this article, let me tell you the relations as well as now owning insight I found in modern women’s hearts. her own business in what she After searching and reading everything I could find, I had loves. Presently, she’s the proud the realization that I had to make this personal. I took the op- owner of a wellness center that portunity to go out into the field and interview two real women. promotes both mental and phys- One is a young, ambitious college student that is in her early ical wellness. Besides her pro- womanhood. My second subject is a more mature and experi- fessional life, Cheryl is happily enced woman that has a successful career. I chose these wom- married and has two children. en because of their unique perspectives based on the different Now that you know a little about A selfie of Cheryl. who Cheryl is, let me dive into stages of their lives. I asked them both the same questions and Continued on page 6... can’t wait to hear their experiences. Page 6 Page # www.manhattanglobe.net SECTIONStudent TITLE Life Continued from page 5... love from her parents. Well, as you know now, Cheryl has a family meaning that she did find her prince charming. Now her views. As said in her own words, Cheryl is a modern woman, their story is one worth telling. They met when Cheryl was on “...a modern woman with traditional values”. This is because a girls’ trip in Las Vegas, and now I know that what happens she is a working mom with goals and, of course, achievements in Las Vegas does not always stay in Las Vegas. That was 13 under her belt. Unlike Nicole, Cheryl is an older woman, and years ago. I’m genuinely aspiring that day. Now that I know therefore her experiences and journey have further shaped her. all these things, I can definitely see how Cheryl sees love. Her She described her current journey as “...able to juggle life being love, as she says it, “knows no boundaries.” I’m left without a Mom, and having a full-time career with the vision of ex- words after exploring Cheryl’s journey. All I can say is that panding my business...”. It’s truly admirable how she balances similarly to Nicole’s story, there has to be a balance between all she does with her family life. Cheryl is a modern woman, and work and love for modern women. Being a modern woman she strives not only for herself but for her family. It’s important is much more hard work than what it may look like from the to know that Cheryl found her meaning of love through watch- outside. ing movies, mostly Disney ones. She wanted a prince charming To conclude, modern women can not be defined by a series for herself for as long as she could remember. However, her of characteristics. Modern women exist everywhere you look, perspective shifted to a more realistic view when she took a look and it takes time to become one. If you are a modern woman, at her parents’ relationship. Her parents have been together you are inspiring and bold. You are a woman of many trades, for 45 years and as a result, have four daughters. Unfortunate- and you are fearless, depending on who you are, both pro- ly, her father has since passed away and even though he isn’t fessionally and in your love life. It takes great courage to be physically here, Cheryl’s mother will always love him. It’s clear yourself and stand tall as yourself in this society, so don’t be to me that Cheryl now and forever will derive her meaning of apologetic about it and make your mark on this world.

Everything You Know About Minimalism is Wrong and Here is Why

Photo: Christian Ochoa-Diaz By Christian Ochoa-Diaz excluding jackets and accessories. This allows you to Staff Writer save the energy from making decisions because you already have a preconceived idea of how you’ll be dress- ing up. Once you’ve used up that pair of clothing, you A huge misconception of minimalism is the be- get the same one and continue. Of course, you can get lief that you own one thing of everything. One pair a pair of Jordans if it is effective and functional to your of shoes. One shirt. One pair of pants. One fork. One wardrobe and your desired style. spoon. One knife. One bowl. However, minimalism is What brings you value? Value is the regard that the idea of simple living and prioritizing what brings something is held to deserve; the important, worth, or value to you. usefulness of something. When it comes to spending, Before diving headfirst into the world of minimal- as a society, we all compulsively spend on things that ism, I would feel overwhelmed with the societal pres- we want rather than what we need. There is nothing sure of materialism. We pressure ourselves to have the wrong with wanting something. However, there is a latest item whether it be a car, a phone, or shoes. We time and place for everything. When we NEED some- place our happiness onto inanimate objects and still thing, we must place more priority towards that. This have our problems present. concept isn’t strict. In no way is the minimalist ap- Simple living is about the belief of less is more and proach perfect. It acts as a guide to be responsible is more is less. You don’t need dozens of shoes or mul- all. tiple pairs of pants. Being effective and functional is In conclusion, Minimalism can be explained in what’s important. For example, in one week, we wear many ways. Two important takeaways from this article one outfit for each day. When you’re someone with an is that minimalism is about simple living while avoid- enormous wardrobe selection, deciding what to wear ing compulsive spending and finding value in what takes time. The minimalist approach would be to have you own and spend. In the next issue, I’ll be covering three versatile bottoms, a solid dozen selection of tops, the topic of Slow Growth and the importance of a slow and about three pairs of shoes to vary the styles burn. Page 7 SECTION TITLE www.manhattanglobe.net Arts and EntertainmentPage # Cool Tapes Vol. 3

By Cybrieme Hargrove Staff Writer

Jaden Smith is a very interesting figure in the culture. Like his father, he is successful in multiple fields. He is a talent- ed musician, actor, model, and founder of “JUST” Water and “MSFTSrep.” I started paying attention to his music in 2015 when he released the song “Scarface.” By the time he released his debut album “SYRE” two years later, the culture began to take notice as well. He now returns with his latest project, “Cool Tapes Vol. 3” the latest in his long running series. Jaden is the type of artist who creates projects that sound vastly different from each other. He doesn’t lend himself to a single Photo: MSFTS Music/Roc Nation genre, instead he flows in between them with ease. His ability Smith’s album cover. to blur the lines between genres is on full display in this album. Whether you’re a fan of his rapping, slow R&B records, or Upon first listening to “CTV3”, I felt a little underwhelmed. vibrant pop hits, this album puts it all together. I was not in the right place to receive the lighthearted “beach Jaden’s approach to this album appears much different from boy” vibe the way I should have been. After listening more the rest. On “SYRE” and “ERYS” Jaden is telling a story using and more my attitude towards the album quickly changed. each song as a chapter or scene from a movie. This approach is When I heard the two lead singles, “Rainbow bap” and “Cab- appreciated; however, it affects the listening experience from in Fever” I wrote them off for not being much different than those who just want to listen to music. On “CTV3” Jaden fo- what I already have heard from Jaden. Listening to them in the cuses way more on making songs that don’t necessarily lend sequence of the album added a layer of continuity that made themselves to a narrative that he’s building, even though the me appreciate them much more. Also, I believe that Jaden has album is described as a prequel to “SYRE.” I personally enjoyed gotten to the point where the songs that he makes don’t sound the story structure of “SYRE” because of how well it added like he’s replicating those that have influenced his artistry. For depth to the songs without overshadowing them. “ERYS” on example, “Rainbow Bap” sounds very reminiscent of some- the other hand is an album that I feel was very unfocused in thing Kid Cudi would make, without sounding like an attempt. what it wanted to be. I don’t blame Jaden for this, because of Instead, I feel like Jaden’s confidence and approach to song his ability to find success in anything he touches, I looked at making is unique to him, and this is the most polished version the album as an artist trying to constantly push his sound for- of where he is at now as an artist. ward, which is always an admirable trait in artists. Jaden has always given a lot of attention to the visuals I commend Jaden for how much he was able to refine his that he pairs with his albums, and this time it’s no different. formula for “CTV3” compared to his last projects. The album’s Though there’s only one full length video of “Cabin Fever” at runtime falls in at 51 minutes, compared to both “SYRE” and the moment, every song has a “visualizer” which is a looped “ERYS” which were both over an hour long. From the moment clip to serve as mini music videos. The overall image for this you hit play, the album feels like it just coasts through, with album is one that’s not often celebrated in hip hop. Jaden’s use little interference from skits or the autotune heavy outro’s that of rainbows and the idea of “all inclusive” love is a concept Jaden has used quite a lot in the past. I love albums that offer that hip hop hasn’t often been able to appreciate or put on full songs that I can enjoy out of the sequence of the album it- display. I feel like Jaden has always known this, and instead of self, and I feel like every song on here stands strongly on their using the imagery as a ploy to boost album sales, the imagery own just as much as they work together to create the vibe that ties the entire feel of the album together. With this project, Jaden goes for. Jaden proves once again that he is a mainstay in the culture.

The shadows play a tune New to the room. The Shadows Enter Is it my eyes that fail me Or that around me failing?

I have run so much By Gaby Pinewood From these shadows; Now they return Production Editor The moment I am alone.

My eyes are that that fail me, As my mind melts my being. Now arrives the shadows that tethered my mind, The agony that told me, “you are mine”- Was there ever a piece of hope inside?

The shadows enter- My eyes are those that fail me. I cry desperately, leave me! The fear growing fast in my mind, Breaks the soul so sacred inside.

I have returned to the place of fear, The images of the past, Torments me in its grasp. To the soul breaking inside, Will you let go of the past? Illustration: Gaby Pinewood Page 8 Page # www.manhattanglobe.net SECTION TITLENYIT New York Tech Offers Students a Tool for Sharing Their Achievements

New York Institute of Technology students now have a tool to promote their accomplishments in and out of the classroom: Merit Pages (nyit.meritpages.com). This online platform allows students to post academic and co-curricular achievements and activities in one location--accessible to parents, elected officials, high school guidance counselors, and hometown media outlets, as well as peers and even potential employers. A Merit web page has been established for each New York Institute of Technology student and may display achievements already entered by the university’s Strategic Communications team or directly by the students themselves. Students enrolled at New York Tech as of the spring 2020 semester already have a Merit page, while new students will receive an email inviting them to activate their page by mid-semester. Achievements may include internships, academic awards, honor societies inductions, community service, leadership achievements, scholarships, fellowships, and involvement in clubs and Greek life, among many others. Students can personalize their Merit page by adding photos, listing other achievements and work experiences, and connections to social media pages. Students also have the option of opting out of the Merit platform. Throughout the year, when New York Institute of Technology distributes an achievement through press re- leases and email notifications, students will also receive an email and a link to their Merit page. Students can find out more at nyit.edu/merit and access their individual Merit pages at nyit.meritpages.com. Questions about Merit can be sent to the Office of Strategic Communications and External Affairs at [email protected].

New York Tech Student Emergency Fund

New York Tech’s Student Emergency Fund seeks to assist students who have been impacted financially by unforeseen circumstances during a disaster/crisis. This program provides one-time assistance of up to $500 to New York City and Long Island campus students to address financial challenges that jeopardize their ability to stay in school. Funding is limited, and the Office of the Dean of Students will work diligently to help find solutions to our students’ needs.

In order to apply for Student Emergency Fund assistance, the student must: - be current on any payment plans for the current semester and have a completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on file, if eligible, for the current academic year, or agree to a referral to the Office of Student Accounts for a review of the outstanding balance and plans for repayment. No student will be denied financial assistance due to an unpaid New York Tech account balance. - be matriculated and making Satisfactory Academic Progress. - have a record of good conduct (no disciplinary record on file with the Office of the Dean of Students). - have a current emergency need and provide necessary proof of the emergency. - hold at least part-time status, taking a minimum of six credits.

The New York Tech Student Emergency Fund does not fund known educational expenses such as tui- tion and fees, and can be used for emergencies in sustaining or resolving: - Unexpected travel expenses back home - Food insecurity - Temporary financial support - Need for academic books or supplies - Loss of childcare services - Homelessness due to loss of housing for student (and dependents) - Overdue bills (including medical, utility, rent) - Eyeglasses, hearing aid, major dental surgeries, or durable medical equipment - Offsite storage

Please fill out the online Student Emergency Fund application (log-in required). https://www.nyit.edu/student_resources/new_york_tech_student_emergency_fund/

Other circumstances not specifically listed will be reviewed by the Office of the Dean of Students to- de termine eligibility. Supporting documentation may be required during the application process.

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