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Zachary Withrow "I always knew that I wanted to play staff." Co-Editor-in-Chief at the professional level, and nothing Blackmon's head coach throughout was going to stand in my way," he told his time at Pacific, Ryan Jorden, could The Pacifican. not have been more excited for his Tristan Blackmon '18 of the Pacific Blackmon was taken with the third standout player. men's soccer team has accomplished overall pick in the Major League Soccer "I am so pleased for Tristan and for quite a lot during his young soccer ca SuperDraft on January 19th by Los An this opportunity that he will have to reer. From receiving various honors as a geles FC, which traded up to acquire the pursue his soccer career at the highest standout at Bishop Gormon High School 21-year-old defender. He became the level in America," Jorden told Pacific Lifestyles in Nevada, to earning Pacific's Rookie of first soccer player drafted out of Pacific Athletics. the Year award in his debut season, to in the school's history. Blackmon will join Los Angeles FC Quirks of Pacific his recognition as an NSCAA All-Amer- "I am just one guy paving the way for as they undergo a process that he has ican following his junior year, there are a lot more players from Pacific to do the A look into characteristics you plenty of successes one could point to. same thing," Blackmon said. "It's nice to can only find here in Pacific. For Blackmon, though, his greatest be a leader in that sense, but I couldn't TRISTAN BLACKMON accomplishment to date is the one he have done it without my teammates, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Page 7 always had his eye on. coaching staff, and athletic training Thursday, February 1, 2018 2 | THE PACIFICAN News % k kit V* « - . i » Black History Month: Black Black History ^$

Scarlett Green their status as graduates from the community. Building Your Empire: Entrepreneurship News Editor Pacific is considered even fur The NSBE branch at Pacific ther distinguished. is advised by Mr. Patrick Day. 101 February is the perfect For the formation of our live Pacific students participating Feb. 1st 2018 5:30 - 7:00 PM @DUC Lair month for drinking hot cocoa, ly Black Student Union, we have in the organization attend net Hear a panel of local entrepreneurs speak on how they doing homework by the fire in to thank the Pacific students of working conferences in order the UC, or maybe making some 1968. Pacific's Black Student to build essential, professional began, maintained and grew their businesses. warm cookies with friends. Feb Union was organized with the skills needed to succeed in the ruary is also the perfect month intention of creating a sense of field of engineering. to celebrate Black history! In community for the increased Organizations like this are honor of Black History Month, numbers of Black Students be extremely important because let us look back on a few of the ing admitted as well as fostering they encourage Black students many achievements of Black cultural awareness on campus. to pursue occupations that are students here at Pacific. Another Black organization not necessarily popular within Pacific's first Black graduates we have on campus is the Na the Black community. were William Wealthy Howard tional Society of Black Engineers For example, although the (class of 1911) and Mildred (NSBE). engineering field is mainly com Elizabeth Jones (class of 1924). The NSBE was founded in prised of non-minority students Since widespread racial integra 1975 at Purdue University by and workers (75% of US engi tion of universities did not begin John Logan, Edward Coleman, neers are white), organizations until the 1950s, the odds were George Smith, Stanley Kirdey, like the NSBE show minority stacked against these ambitious Brian Harris, and Anthony Har students that they shouldn't be students from the very begin ris. The main goal, as stated by discouraged from pursuing their ning of their journey to higher the organization is to, "increase dreams simply because of their An Evening with Angela Rye education. the number of culturally respon skin color. Even admittance to white sible Black engineers who excel Feb. 20th 2018 - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @Fayes Spanos universities at this time was academically, succeed profes Concert Hall sionally, and positively impact virtually unheard of, therefore, isten to acclaimed CNN political commentator, Prin cipal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies and NPR polit ical analyst with her commentary on key civil rights Advertising in The Pacifican, University issues. of the Pacific's newspaper, is a great way to reach a college audience of students, faculty and staff.

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Natalia Gevara pathizes with this issue that Opinion Editor Stockton Scholars webpage. others to take the same route. Stockton faces, which is why he Although the scholarship "I want to be an educator, has introduced the "Stockton isn't applicable to anyone It is well-known that the and the reason for that is be Scholars" initiative, which will presently attending Pacific, cost of attending university cause education impacted me aim to provide financial assis many students here come has reached new heights for in a positive way. I want to tance to all Stockton students straight from the Stockton today's generation of college be that positive role model in pursuing a high education. Unified School District and can students. Statistically speak someone's life, because I know With a $20 million dona appreciate the endeavor of the ing, Americans owe over $1.45 how much that [education] tion from the California Com Stockton Scholars initiative. trillion in student debt. changed my perspective." munity Foundation, the schol "Finances are an issue in Yet according to George As of now, the application arship will award $1000 a year Stockton for some students will only be open to those town's Center of Education to Stockton Unified School seeking to attend college. I and Workforce, it is predicted in Stockton Unified. This District students who will be think the program will influ includes Franklin, Edison, that by 2020, 65 percent of all attending a 4-year public uni ence them to pursue a higher jobs in the United States will Chavez, Stagg, Jane Freder versity, or $500 a year to those education and take it serious ick, Walton Special Center, require postsecondary educa attending 2-year colleges or Mayor Tubbs of Stockon, CA. ly," History major Oscar Lopez tion and training beyond high Stockton High School, as well trade schools. The scholarship PC: City of Stockton 18' said. as Health Careers Academy, school. This exemplifies the will be open for application Lopez attended Edison Weber Academy, Merlo In intensity of Stockton's struggle beginning in the 2019-2020 "I firmly believe that talent High School, one of the schools stitute, Pacific Law Academy, to send their youth to college, academic year. and intelligence are universal, that will benefit from the Stockton Early College Acad as only 17.5 percent of Stock Born and raised in Stock but resources and opportuni Stockton Scholars program. emy, Aspire Langston Hughes ton residents over the age of 25 ton, Michael Tubbs relates to ties are not. Stockton Scholars He states that receiving an Academy, Stockton Collegiate have a Bachelor's degree. the struggle that many of the is born out of that belief," education changed his life for International School. Mayor Michael Tubbs em city's residents face. Tubbs said in a letter on the the better, and hopes to inspire Pacific Honors Moscone's Life in New Documentary

though we still grieve the loss of our fellow Pacific Tiger, we familiar with George Moscone also have reason to celebrate through this documentary and his achievements. that they will understand his While several films have impact on politics...". been produced about San Pacific staff are not the only Francisco Supervisor Harvey ones working on the documen Milk, who was also assassinat tary. Some students taking a ed that day, much less atten Documentary Film Production tion has been brought to the class are given the opportunity life achievements of Moscone. to edit clips for the documenta However, Many people argue ry as well. Some of these edited that Moscone paved the way clips will even be featured in for San Francisco to become the extra cuts on the DVD so the inclusive, eccentric, diverse students can see their contri city that we recognize today. butions to the production. While serving on the board First year Media X major of supervisors, Moscone was a Jessica Bautista said, "I'm su champion for racial minorities, per excited to be able to work small business owners, and gay on the film... I think that it's rights. After graduating from a great way for me to use Pacific in 1953, Moscone went what I'm learning at UOP to on to serve in the California shed light on Mr. Moscone's State Senate as Majority Lead achievements". er. The film is still in production These kinds of achieve today while staff and students ments are what the staff wants work diligendy to give credit to to showcase while working on Mr. Moscone. If you would like San Francisco Mayor George Moscone at a press conference in 1977 PC: Kathleen Hennessy/SF Chronicle the film. Producer Teresa Berg to make your own contribution man said, "The main goal of to the project, please visit the Scarlett Green Center for Public Service to worked tirelessly to create an the documentary is to produce official documentary website News Editor work on a film honoring the life inclusive community in San a film that lets audiences know to make a donation. The web of Pacific alumnus and former Francisco until his life was about George Moscone and his site can be found at www.pa- Pacific's media staff is col San Francisco mayor George tragically cut short in Novem political legacy...We hope that cific.edu/Moscone-T ribute. laborating with the Moscone Moscone. Mayor Moscone ber, 1978 by assassination. Al many more people will become Thursday, February 1,2018 4 I THE PACIFICAN Opinion The Women's March and Intersectional Feminism address the problems that having white privilege, but Natalia Gevara women of color and other mi they can control whether they Opinion Editor norities face that white women want to acknowledge it or not. They can also sit down, talk Last year's Women's March don't. When this comes up, less, and listen to women of was the largest single protest some white women have the color when they speak of their day in U.S. history, where it tendency to instantly become grievances, because they have was estimated that 5 million defensive, arguing that it people marched worldwide. shouldn't matter because we been silenced for much longer. The peaceful protest con are all women. Take Emma Watson as an tinued this year, in the wake But to simply say that we example. Her fierce advocacy of the shutdown of the federal are all women ignores the op for gender equality became government and the notable pression that all types of wom apparent in 2015, during the #MeToo movement. The ral en face. It ignores the fact that speech she gave at the U.N. lies this year took place in some race, religion, gender identity, headquarters. However, many of the largest places in the Unit and sexuality plays such a piv were quick to point out her ed States, including New York, otal role in the experiences of "white feminism," as she didn't Washington, Chicago, and San some women. It ignores the highlight intersectionality at Francisco. This year, I was for discrimination against trans all. But Watson took it as a tunate to march in San Francis women, or Muslim women. It learning opportunity, a chance co on January 20th, 2018. ignores the fact that although to listen and learn about the But something that has The 2018 Women's March weighed in on issues beyond gender PC: Twitter white women face obstacles many layers of feminism. been apparent to me for a because they are women, they There are so many different long time was exemplified as herents cannot call themselves and people of all sizes, because still maintain white privilege. aspects to womanhood, and if I marched on that Saturday, feminists at all. there are women who fit under The disparity between what we're not in the shoes of some and that was the importance of By that, I mean that unless each of those categories. white women and black wom women, it is imperative to sit intersectional feminism. you stand for all women, you But even though we en face was made horrifically down and listen to their sto Generally, I want to say don't stand for women at all. marched for all of these differ clear, when 53 percent of ries. Progress cannot be made that intersectional feminism The Women's March high ent individuals, I have come to white women voted for Donald unless our feminism is intersec is the only acceptable form of lighted how important it is to understand that not everyone Trump, while 93 percent of tional, and I hope the Women's feminism. I also want to note be inclusive in all aspects of who marched that day under black women voted for Hillary March will amplify that tenfold that "white feminism" is the your feminism. We march for stands the detrimental effects Clinton. in the years to come. antithesis of intersectional immigrants, LGBT individuals, of white feminism. What does this mean? feminism, and therefore, ad the disabled, people of color, White feminism fails to White women cannot control Movie Review: "Three Billboards Outside " ing Sheriff's Department for could be found in the cruelest Gavin McCoy the lack of progress in the in of people, and how a mother Staff Writer vestigation of her daughter's will do anything for her chil Sometimes a film can be rape and murder with three dren. so many things that it is hard eponymous billboards which The writing in this film is to define what it is. I believe directly attack them. strange, but that's not saying that "Three Billboards Out McDormand is accompa that it's garbage. In fact, the side Ebbing, Missouri," the nied by co-stars Sam Rockwell, writing is exceptional in ev newest film by Irish play depicting a bigoted and racist ery step of the imagination, wright-turned-director Mar police officer, and Woody Har- as it manages to handle two tin McDonagh, director of "In relson, portraying the sheriff wildly different emotions with Bruges" and "Seven Psycho of Ebbing facing against Mil care and practice. Some lines paths," is one of those films, dred after he becomes a sub in this movie that made me and by God does its blend of ject of attack in the billboards. laugh so hard that I ran out comedy and drama work so The story evolves into one of breath because of it. Other well. So much so that it is now that addresses a multitude lines that bring me to the near- nominated for seven Oscars of social issues (particular brink of tears. (at the time of writing this re ly about race and the police The fantastic writing is view), and one of my favorite force) as well as personal further elevated by the per films of 2017. themes of family, anger, and formances of the three lead The plot follows Mildred redemption. I found the story ing characters. Frances Mc- Hayes, portrayed by Frances to be more about the person McDormand, as she wages a al themes, illustrating a story THREE BILLBOARDS personal war against the Ebb that says that human decency CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 Francis McDormand plays a grieving mother in this crime-comedy. Thursday, February 1, 2018 Opinion THE PACIFICAN I 5 Orange and Black: Student Apathy or Activism? Apathy? or Activism? Andrew Rocha college education is not cheap Copy Editor and I am not about to let all of Ashley Lyn Judilla and spread awareness. Taking the work that I put in to getting Co-Editor-in-Chief action on issues that affect us my bachelor's degree go to should not be shelved because I do believe that students waste. we're busy. are capable of taking action I also do not take part in Although my colleague has Taking action can be from and making a positive change activism because I believe that said that one can be both a participating in town halls to on campus, in this country, and in order to fight for a cause or college student and an activist, voting in elections to keeping around the world. I also believe to protest another one should one doesn't even need to be an our administration and those that some of the significant have a good understanding of activist. in power in check. Do you be political and social changes in all sides of the issue. Taking I don't expect everyone to lieve that no one listens to you? history would have never oc part in discussions with people participate in every rally or That nothing you do or say will curred if not for the efforts and of varying ideologies and con demonstration or to get caught or hasn't matter? leadership of activists. ducting the necessary research up in a cause and eventually A single voice can make a In these past few years, on a topic takes a lot of time end up sacrificing not only spark, but a group can make an there have been many times and energy. their education (such as cut explosion. Our education here when students have been As a college student, that ting class for a demonstration), is valuable. challenged and encouraged to kind of time and energy has but also themselves (neglect College is not only meant stand up and make their voices to go toward the projects and ing their own needs over the for us to find work after we heard. exams for my classes. needs of others). graduate, but it also influences I have many friends who I should make it clear that I Leadership in activism is our habits and beliefs . Learn have answered those calls and do not believe that one has to difficult. Many of the most suc ing happens beyond the class participated in several demon make a choice between being cessful activists give up a lot for room. strations and protests, but I an activist or a college student. a cause they believe in. I'm not Apathy should be beyond have made the choice to stay Again, I have friends who are asking that from anyone. us. We have so much informa seated and remain focused on also college students that have What I am asldng is for tion at our fingertips that we my classes and exams. participated in and organized students to participate in their should take advantage of them. My decision to remain ap demonstrations. communities. Whether it's on We should fight for not only athetic is not one that I made I also do not think that be campus or in local elections, ourselves, but also for those easily since there have been ing silent is acceptable. Even one of the many ways to have who aren't able to voice their many moments in this current though I am seated at a desk your voice heard is to know the opinions because they lack political climate that I felt com with a laptop in front of me, I concerns of your community the resources or because they pelled to shout out my position use my position as a writer to and whether it reflect your con know it may endanger them and fight for my beliefs. How make other aware of important cerns as well. selves or their loved ones. ever, I try not to let my actions social and political issues. Everyone, even the leaders Who are we to sit back and be manipulated by emotions I am always willing to en of our communities have their watch everything go down and passion and I think about gage in conversations about limits. Getting lost in the cause when before we know it, those what kind of sacrifices activism social justice with friends. I would be eventually losing same problems could hurt us? would require. have chosen to be an advocate yourself. However, this doesn't Apathy is not the answer to To stand up and fight for who supports the activists from excuse not doing anything at handling our problems here on what you believe in takes sac behind the scenes and who at all. campus and it's certainly not rifice and I am not ready to sac tempts to educate those I come My colleague is not com the answer when we leave it. rifice my time or my education. across on and off campus. pletely apathetic. He chooses Like many Pacific students, my to write to express his opinions Shows and Films to Celebrate Black History Month Ashley Lyn Judilla were facing at the time. Many (1919) to Jordan Peele's "Get for future black artists. "Soul (1990-1996) Co-Editor-in-Chief of these are timeless. Not only Out" (2017), these films are, Train" featured R&B, Soul This show defied the ste because these stories are told how Dr. Lessard best put it, and Dance/Pop performances. reotypes as well as put these well with a great cast, but be "what one might broadly call Additionally, funk, jazz, disco, stereotypes in their place. A The following is a list of cause many of the issues that counternarratives, counterim- gospel and hip-hop artists ap wealthy African American fam television shows and films these characters face are still ages and also counter-industri peared as well. ily in Bel Air, Los Angeles takes featuring an all black cast and being dealt with today. al practices and institutions." However, the host of the in a relative from Philadelphia black issues. According to Dr. John Les- show, Don Cornelius, was not who got caught into some trou A mixture of classics and sard, English Associate Profes Significant Shows: fond of hip-hop. Fun fact: Cor ble. contemporary, these works sor from here at Pacific, these nelius was the first black owner It's considered a classic. ate important for the black many notable black works have "Soul Train" (1971 -2006) of a nationally syndicated TV This is a show that one could community's representation shown a history of resistance. This American music-dance franchise. in media as well as addressing Whether it's from Oscar television show presented BLACK TV SHOWS/FILMS prominent issues that they Micheaux's "Within Our Gates" important representation "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 Thursday, February 1, 2018 6 | THEPACIFICAN Lifestyles

THREE BILLBOARDS as well as Caleb Landry Jones CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 and Zeljko Ivanek giving in Museum of Ice Cream is an credible, if brief, performanc Dormand gives a genuinely es as some of the more eccen Instagrammer's Heaven fiery performance as Mildred tric of Ebbing's residents. Hayes. McDormand demon However, I have to criti from the city of Miami, Muse strates her acting mastery cize the performance by Lucas um of Ice Cream spokeswoman by taking advantage of the Hedges who played Mildred's Devan Pucci released a state script's blends of comedy and son Robbie. Hedges' perfor ment to the Miami New Times, stating that, "we have already tragedy, delivering some of mance, while not being entire begun the process of creating a the most hilarious and emo ly mediocre or bad, pales in biodegradable sprinkle for our tionally potent lines in the comparison to the rest of the Sprinkle Pool that will be im film. main cast. He plays a rather plemented in the near future." Sam Rockwell's character, one-dimensional angsty teen Museum of Ice Cream's Officer Jason Dixon is argu ager dealing with a whole lot co-founders are Maryellis ably my favorite character in of problems. Bunn, a 25 year old former the movie, not because he is Another issue I have with creative strategist, and Man- blatantly violent, racist, and this movie is a flashback scene ish Vora, a 37 year old former dim-witted, but because I feel investment banker, with goals where the themes and dia to open 180 Museum of Ice as if he experiences the most logue converge to get a little Creams worldwide. In an inter significant change out of all heavy-handed and sloppy. It view with NY Mag, Bunn stated the characters in the film. surprised me so much that I that she wants to be, "the next I won't spoil what causes rose my hands at the screen Disney. I could take all of those this change, but I will say what and wondered, "Really? Did different installations...and I I'd never thought I would say: they have to say that?" Over could build them out into city that this movie made me sym all these two criticisms I have blocks. It would be my Heaven. pathize with a racist. with the film aren't enough to Could you imagine?" Woody Harrelson as Sheriff detract it from its rail of great Though it is a cute and Bill Willoughby, while being unique place, some people ness. have criticized the price and the most minor of the three I'd recommend this mov main characters, still delivers ie to practically anybody who Leslie Chan '17 poses at the Museum of Ice cream PC: Amaris Woo experience itself. To some, it is less like a museum and more a fantastic performance as an will not be easily triggered like a pretty Instagram spot. honestly conflicted character by hot-topic political issues Amaris Woo seum's multiple rooms, they "It's worth half the price," dealing with the rage of Mil addressed in the film. Other Copy Editor can also see anything from a says Austin Shima, Bioengi- dred Hayes and the bigotry than that, if you wish to see a unicorn and a room with plas neering '18. At San Francisco's found within his police force. compelling, deep, and sharp tic gummy bears to a banana Museum of Ice Cream in Janu The minor characters in the ly-written tragicomedy, this is ary, visitors paid $44.50, which With tickets selling out in swing and dangling clouds. film also gave excellent perfor the film for you. about an hour, the Museum of Cheerful workers pass out free includes costs for the event and mances, with Peter Dinklage Ice Cream took social media by food at certain points, includ online processing fees. storm. It started in New York ing ice cream, cotton candy in July 2016, quickly selling and mochi ice cream. 300,000 tickets within its first There are no time limits five days, and has reached Los except at the Sprinkle Pool. THE PACIFICAN Angeles, San Francisco and Groups of people are let in and Miami. are allowed to spend only five PHONE ADVISOR NEWS EDITOR Museum of Ice Cream is an minutes at the famous attrac Main: (209)946-2155 Jo Ann Kirby Scarlett Green Ad: (209)946-2193 interactive exhibit that is an Ins tion. Though it is all fun and CO-EDITORS-IN-CHIEF OPINION EDITOR tagrammer's heaven, complete games, it also has an environ MAILING ADDRESS Ashley Lyn Judilla Natalia Gevara The Pacifican Zachary Withrow with pretty pink walls, free ice mental impact. The museum 3601 Pacific Avenue LIFESTYLES EDITOR cream, and a pool full of fake has already been fined for the Stockton, CA 95211 COPY EDITORS Carlos Flores Andrew Rocha sprinkles. It has been met with dangers that the plastic sprin EMAIL Amaris Woo SPORTS EDITOR sweeping success, with tickets kles pose for the environment [email protected] Ameer Othman BUSINESS MANAGER selling out in all cities the Mu as they slip into storm drains OFFICE Sana Qureshi STAFF WRITER seum has created locations in, and litter sidewalks. Smith Lounge Gavan McCoy Grace Covell Hall DESIGN EDITOR with multiple extensions being While the Sprinkle Pool Prajakta Prasana granted to its locations in New will not be going anywhere MEETINGS York, Los Angeles, San Francis anytime soon, the Museum of Noon on Thursdays at the Smith Lounge co, and Miami. Ice Cream does plan to make Contrary to the name, Mu changes to decreease the en EDITORIAL POLICY seum of Ice Cream is not only vironmental hazard that was Editorial comments reflect the views and opinions of the majority of The Pacifican editorial board, unless personally signed. about the sweet treat. As visi posed by runaway sprinkles. The views of The Pacifican are not reflected in advertising, letters to the editor, or in any articles. tors wander through the mu In response to the fines The Pacifican reserves the right to edit all submitted materials for length, factual information, libel, and clarity. All letters to the editor must have a verifiable signature, address, phone number, and email address. Thursday, February 1, 2018 Lifestyles THE PACIFICAN | 7 A Look Inside the Quirks of Pacific in-person, social media has Though this may sound played a role in highlighting as rather kinky, the account posts pects that are unique to Pacific. photos of trees around pacific One Instagram account, with indents that, hilariously, dubbed "bathroomsofpacific," look like vaginas. It can't be is exactly what it sounds like. said what the exact endeavor of It's an account that posts pho this Instagram account is, but it tos of the various bathrooms can be said that it is strangely * here at Pacific. amusing. The Instagram account ex On Twitter, a new account emplifies the beautiful diversi has risen, labeled "Burns Tow ty of our bathrooms, from the er." With a biography that spotless Alumni house bath reads "daily dose of bongs," rooms, to the library bathroom the account tweets a series of on the second floor without a "bongs" at the new hour. In stall around one of the toilets. credibly simplistic, yet sort of Burns Tower, which has its own Twitter page dedicated to its "daily dose of bongs". PC: University of the Pacific On occasions, "bathroom genius. sofpacific" will post photos of At a time when our country Natalia Gevara singing of Burns tower, or the major dab? Known among Me the bathrooms with the cap is so divided, it is heartwarm Opinion Editor sporadically changing Spirit dia X majors, it's sort of like a tion "name that bathroom!" ing to know that Pacific stu Rocks, it all just becomes part regular dab, except both arms Essentially, whoever runs the dents can revel in harmony to of the experience of attending are utilized to make an "X." account is on a quest to high our university's many quirks. When you have been the University. Many Media X majors dab light every single bathroom After all, if we're gonna be in attending Pacific for long But if you've missed out on ble in this form of greeting, here at Pacific, especially the debt, we might as well get a enough, you begin to pick up a few of these Pacific-exclusive sometimes even doing it in lesser known ones. few laughs out of it. on its quirks. From elemen whims, we've got you covered! unison. Another Instagram account, tary students flooding the UC For starters, how many stu In addition to the distinct albeit more questionable, is on school tours, the melodic dents are aware of the Media X interactions that students have called "pacifictreevaginas."

BLACK TV SHOWS/FILMS conflict between university films to go against Hollywood's portant stages of his life, this character is black? CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 politics, social injustice and imagery and narratives of the character goes through many Reminiscent to Stanley ill-judged activism. The come black communities. physical and emotional abuse Kramer's "Who's Coming to watch over and over again dy-drama, satirical show "Dear as well as difficulties with his Dinner?" (1967), "Get Out" is a because of the hilarious antics White People" takes a look into "Bamboozled" (2000) identity. This films shines a horror film where a young man of Will and his family to the se not only external conflicts that I can't talk about black films light about a part of the unspo meets his girlfriend's parents rious and all too real moments the black community faces, but without mentioning one of the ken difficulties that those who for this first time. They just that they face. also inner conflicts. most notable figures for black are black and LGBTQ+ face. don't know that he's black. "Dear White People" can film: Spike Lee. "Bamboozled" Alongside "Moonlight," "Proud Family" (2001 - take the audience in an emo doesn't get as much recogni Get Out (2017) "Get Out' received a lot of 2005) tional rollercoaster ride: frus tion as "Do The Right Thing" In American horror films, praise. It's an original and in This animated show had a tration, glee and shock. But the (1989) or "Malcolm X" (1992), stereotypically, the token black novative film where its subtlety distinctive art style and cast. most memorable moments are but it's a look into the hypocrisy character always dies first, but is one of its greatest features. Another show about a pretty one of near heartbreak because of the entertainment industry what happens when the main well-off family comes into con some moments just hit too where a black writer pitches a tact with Penny Proud (voiced close to home. show where black people put by Kyla Pratt), trying to under on black face. stand her heritage. Notable Films Dr. Lessard describes it as The Kwanzaa episode was "a very bleak satire that takes memorable and for a Disney "Within Our Gates" (1919) a very critical look at Holly show, was quite ahead of its This film deliberately wood's history and present of time. Aside from the usual counters movies like D.W. Grif racist films and images." teenage angst Penny and their fith's "Birth of a Nation" (1915) friends go through, feminism that consisted blackface and "Moonlight" (2016) also came into play when Pen deemed giving power to blacks In terms of black films, ny wanted to join the football as a threat to the white charac there has been a release of team. Through all the obstacles ters' livelihoods. great studio films that are not that life may throw at Penny, at Black filmmaker, pro just for entertainment, but also the end of the day, her zany ducer and distributor, Oscar a way of painting the world nmily was always by her side. Micheaux, tells the story of around us in a color we're not a young black woman trying all too familiar with. "Dear White People" (2017 - to keep a Southern school for In "Moonlight," directed Present) poor black children open to the by Barry Jenkins, we watch a A predominantly white public. Check this movie out young black kid grow into an Alex Hibbert (left) and Mahershala Ali (right) play young PC: A24 Films LLC university comes in growing as it's one of the earliest black adult in Miami. In three im Chiron and Juan in the critically-acclaimed "Moonlight." 8 | THEPACIFICAN Sports Thursday, February 1, 2018

TRISTAN BLACKMON forward, to winger, to right The Current State of Pacific Men's Basketball CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 back during his time on Knoles Field. He fully intends to use already faced once before. The this new opportunity to con club was established in 2014 as tinue progressing as a player. an MLS expansion team, and it "For me, the most exciting will be entering its first season part is the learning aspect. of competition this year. Simi How much can I learn this year larly, Blackmon joined Pacific about the game? How much in 2014 after the University re growth can I take as a player? vived the soccer program from What things can I fine-tune so a three-decade hiatus. that I can make a difference? "I am somewhat familiar These are the types of things with the stages that are taking that excite me. Learning about place at the club currently," how to be a better you," Black Blackmon said. "I understand mon explained. what building a team can be As he moves on to life as like... I am very confident that a professional athlete, Black this club will be the start of mon told The Pacifican that something unique and power he would always look back ful for the league." fondly on the moment he and Blackmon's new coach, the Pacific men's soccer team LAFC's Bob Bradley, told MLS- were selected to compete in Soccer.com that he is intrigued the NCAA Tournament for the by his new talent. first time. "Tristan is a really interst- "It was a surreal moment ing one. He's from Las Vegas, for not only the team but he's grown a lot at the Univer for the entire Athletics com sity of the Pacific, and we feel munity. It was an incredible he is someone who, at the next moment hearing your name Does coach Damon Stoudamire have the Tigers on the right track? PC: Arizona Daily Star level, will show people that called to play in the first round, something is there," Bradley when last year you were 3-15." said. Blackmon is sure to make Ameer Othman Stoudamire was focused on the lar, as noted after their loss to Blackmon figures to play an at least a few more unforgetta Sports Editor bigger picture of developing St. Mary's on January 20th. integral role in the team's de ble memories in Los Angeles. a young core group that can Head coach Randy Bennett velopment. The Las Vegas na Undoubtedly, the Pacific com develop chemistry and build spoke about Pacific's progres tive has scored the most goals munity will be watching and We are 23 games into the to get Pacific to its first NCAA sion led by their young core in Pacific's history, and also cheering him on the whole 2017-2018 season. Pacific tournament appearance since and how they have improved in proved to be a strong, versatile way. Men's Basketball currently 2013. the time between both games defender as he moved from stands at 10-13 record (5-5 in Being a part of the coaching against the Gaels. conference play) in the midst of staff of the Arizona Wildcats "They are a tough team, and their second season under head and Memphis Tigers prior to this is a tough place to play," coach Damon Stoudamire. his arrival at Pacific, it seemed Bennett said. "I think the main The team is fresh off a game that Coach Stoudamire was difference between now and against BYU (18-5) on Sat exacdy what Pacific needed the first time we played them urday, with the Tigers falling to reinvigorate their men's is that they are figuring it out. 65-80 thanks to an impressive program. We are a month shy They have a lot of new guys, performance by Yoeli Childs. of the two year anniversary of and they are figuring out who The sophomore came off the Pacific's announcement of the should be in each role." bench to score 26 points after hiring, so let us see how the The jury is still out on how being questionable to even play team has progressed under his and if the team has improved the game due to illness. tutelage. under Coach Stoudamire. The second half perfor Nonetheless, a strong end to mance for both teams proved to 2016-2017: 33 games, 4-22 the season can erase any linger be the difference, since Pacific (4-14 in conference) *team va ing doubts and will help build was outscored by18 in that half cated 7 wins momentum for a 2018-2019 alone. The game was another 2017-2018: 23 games, 10- hopeful playoff push. Pacific indicator of a concerning trend 13 (5-5 in conference) travels next to play Pepperdine with the Tigers, as they cannot Overall: 56 games, 14-35. on Saturday, a team they beat seem to maintain their level (9-19 in conference) earlier this month 92-78 at the from the first half and have had Spanos Center. trouble executing in the clutch. The team's improvement The team's playoff hopes is not only seen across the two may seem out of reach at this seasons, it is also seen within point, but the hiring of Coach this second season in particu