Marymount Manhattan College’s Student Newspaper Volume 20, Issue 10 April 16, 2018 First ever Feedback Forum plans to focus on positive change for MMC

By Camille Bourne community with a common list was be compiled for the event. ous disconnect between offices and goal of creating positive change. The event’s organizer, MMC’s the the student which is only making Print Managment Editor Slated to be in attendance are Monitor’s Editor-In-Chief Court- the problems worse. This event is representatives from organizations ney Blackman, says she hopes meant to be a place to create solu- This upcoming Wednesday, students interact with on a daily the forum will take steps towards tions. I really hope people students April 18, MMC’s the Monitor and basis such as: Chartwells Dining creating collaborative solutions will come to actually tell repre- the Student Government Associ- Service, Information Technology for concerns and issues that sur- sentatives from a variety of offices ation will be hosting the College’s Services, Career Services, Resi- round the services provided by of- around campus what’s not working, First Annual Feedback Forum. dence Life, and Academic Advise- fices with which students interact. and together we can find solutions.” The forum-style event, moderat- ment. The groups will gather in “I’ve seen countless tweets and For students in attendance, there ed by the SGA President Alexis the Regina Peruggi Room at 1pm. have overheard conversations re- will be free pizza (including vegan Garcia, will focus on providing a Students were able to submit garding an unfortunate situation and gluten free options), donuts, space for students to discuss is- topics for discussion via a Goo- with an office on campus that is and soft drinks (La Croix, anyone?). sues they feel affect their school gle Form that was sent out to stu- meant to make our college experi- dents’ MMC emails, after which a ences better. I think there’s a seri-

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Rosanne Makes a Come Back pg. 3

Inside this issue... Facebook steals information from users pg. 6

Jack reviews Cardi B’s new album pg. 10 Page 2 MMC’s The Monitor

Dear Readers,

Thank you for reading our tenth issue! With just two more to go, the end of the year is fast approaching. I’m happy to announce our Editor-in-Chief for the next academic year will be Megan Arnold. Together, we will determine the rest of next year’s staff. For out final issue coming out on May 14, you can check out the back page to learn more about those who will be involved. For now, we are still looking for applicants to fill positions such as staff writer, pho- tographer, artist, and more. Take a look at the back page for infor- mation on applying. I hope this issue informs and entertains you.

MMC’s The Monitor will be having our Feedback Forum in collaboration with Student Government Association this Wednes- day from 1:00-2:00 in the Regina Peruggi Room. I hope to see you all there to discuss any areas that students have encoun- tered a less than spectacular experience with an office on - cam pus. Together students and representatives can create solutions.

Best, Court Blackman Editor-in-Chief

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MMC’s The Monitor Staff 2017-2018 Advisor, Peter Schaefer Ph.D Editor-in-Chief, Courtney Blackman Staff Writer, Stephen Hladik Print Managing Editor, Camille Bourne Staff Writer, Sara Murphy Layout Managing Editor, Megan Arnold Staff Writer, Jackie Manno Website Content Manager, Juliette Deutsch Staff Writer, Bobby Scott News Editor, Katherine Schaffstall Staff Writer, Jack Irvin Features Editor, Jesse Fillare Staff Writer, Fahima Degia Copy Editor, Amanda Sherwin Staff Writer, Billie Sangha Copy Editor, Kat Wood Guest Writers, Nathallie Hughes and Skylar Woodhouse MMC’s The Monitor MMC News Page 3 ‘Rosanne’ reboot generates a multitude of reactions from students

By Stephen Hladik ‘21 Staff Writer

ABC's reboot of Roseanne, one victory by dropping comments 2014. Some find it refreshing to The show is positioning itself in a long line of recent 90's TV re- like "Make America Great Again," see a conservative main character as a program for both parties to en- boots now dubbed "Nostalgia TV," "would you like to take a knee?" at the center of a major American joy, with Roseanne Conner being a has audiences extremely divided, and many other phrases you could sitcom, while others find it outright Trump supporter who also happens much like the country it's trying to hear on FOX News at any given offensive and its success disturbing. to support and love her genderflu- humor, and perhaps heal. In the re- moment. Eventually, the two sisters Many others find themselves in the id grandson, black granddaughter, vival, Roseanne Conner, the iconic find some semblance of common middle, seeing the value in a polit- and her own daughter Becky’s right character created by Roseanne Barr, ground and come to realize the true ically divided family being depict- to make decisions for her body. is a proud Trump supporter. Her sis- cause of their rift was less about ed on television, even if said poli- Some viewers and critics find this ter Jackie, played by Laurie Metcalf, politics themselves but more about tics are tearing the country apart. to be creative and necessary, while is not, and it has left their relation- how Jackie felt bullied by Roseanne We decided to ask Marymount others find it to be a lazy attempt ship in a fractured place: neither has on what to think is right and wrong. students what they think of the re- at trying to find a common ground spoken to the other in the year since By Episode Two, talk of politics vival. Many found themselves con- that doesn’t fundamentally exist. the election. When Aunt Jackie fi- is completely discarded, and the flicted, with some stating it “does Two students described this nally shows up to the house to take show swiftly moves back into the a great job of showing the varying schism as “accurate” and “hilarious niece Darlene (Sara Gilbert, who familiar dynamics and grooves that different opinions that run through and true.” However, regardless of not only spearheaded the revival but made the original run so special the country and shows that a fam- how you feel about the Roseanne is far and away one of the best parts and groundbreaking. Or, so it tries. ily is still a family through whatev- revival and its political standing, of it) on a job interview, she dons For many Americans, it's not er goes on,” while another student one student had an observation that a Nasty Woman as simple to reconcile Roseanne said, “the current Republican Party is hard to argue with and speaks t-shirt, a pussy the show and the character/star’s is full of hate and fear and spread of to the deeper issue in our culture, hat, and a re- politics as it was for Roseanne and their thoughts on TV is only which is obsessed with the past and sentful atti- Jackie. Since its debut two weeks encouraging m o r e struggles to look to the future and tude, while ago, Roseanne has been a major hate.” for new ideas – “I'm sick of reviv- Roseanne lighting rod for conversation, with als, plain and simple. Roseanne al- is smugly many Americans tuning in. Its first ready had its day. There are so many celebrat- episode received talented screenwriters out there ing her a staggering 18 brimming with new ideas, and yet candi- million views, Hollywood keeps hashing out date’s the most for remakes, revivals, and sequels.” a sitcom episode since Page 4 MMC News MMC’s The Monitor

Students anticipate dreaded advisement day, class registration

By Sara Murphy is class availability. The num- cerns with the very way regis- problem,” Jennifer Morlot Staff Writer ber of students able to take tration is set up, specifically the stated. “If you don’t get into a each class is limited, which can way that classes are registered class, it can be such a setback cause many problems for stu- for online and students are giv- that it could possibly even de- With advisement and reg- dents who need to fulfil their en varying times based on pri- lay your graduation.” Classes istration season in full swing, major requirements. This can ority. Seniority is given based are designed so that they are some students have voiced con- negatively affect students in on grade and academics, but available at least once during cerns about their registration a number of ways. Amber Su- students with later registra- a students time at the school, situations. From signing up for pernor, a psychology major, tion can be very stressed and but if the class fills up, stu- advisement times and organiz- expressed her troubles getting cut out of classes they need. dents can be left out of essen- ing schedules, to competing into her major requirement Another student, Robert Pier- tial classes. “I don’t know if it’s for registration and struggling classes. She said, “the re- ron from the communications possible, but I believe classes to fit into classes, students quirements that I need for my department, voiced this. “I that are prerequisites should from all departments face sim- specific major can also often hate that the system for actu- be offered every semester to ilar problems and have given apply to DS and AIP classes. ally signing up for classes pro- give students the ability to ar- their opinions on these top- Due to this, it makes it highly motes competition to get cer- range their schedule to their ics. Despite the wildly differ- difficult to get into the classes tain classes,” he said, “I have needs and graduate on time.” ing focuses and type of classes I need for my major to gradu- just declared a double major As advising typically is re- these students take, struggles ate on time. This is especial- and I don’t want to compete stricted to two designated days, they face are almost universal ly true for psychology classes with other students, I want to it can cause problems for stu- across all grades and majors. because so many people see be sure I can take all the class- dents who work or are other- Some students have trou- them as a fun elective to take.” es I need to graduate on time.” wise busy during these days. “In ble with the advisement pro- Other departments also This concern was repeated general, I wish teachers were cess. On some occasions, ad- face this struggle, which can and confirmed by Amber Su- more understanding about visement and registration hinder their overall experience pernor, saying “very often my having to fit more students in times can conflict, causing at the school and harm their registration window does not classes, and more flexibility in students to feel overwhelmed. education. A dance major, open at the advertised time meeting times for advisement. This stress is increased on dou- Jennifer Morlot, expressed her which greatly hinders my abil- The advising times often don’t ble majors. “Since I am double frustration with the effect the ity to complete my required match up with my schedule,” majoring, I am told to go to an limited class sizes had on her classes. On top of which it is said communications stu- adviser for both of my majors,” ability to perform. She said, so difficult to complete all the dent Samantha McCluskey. said student Amber Supernor, “my registration time and date prerequisites for these class- Students hope that these “however, my advisors don’t is always so late for me. By es due to the high demand problems can be worked out take into account that I am the time I go to register, most for them. My only option is in the future and that their double majoring, so they can of my classes that I need for to take outside Marymount, concerns will be noted, al- struggle giving me proper ad- my major/minor are all full. which then runs into the prob- lowing more options and vice for classes I need to take.” Also, I am a dance major who’s lem of proper transfer of cred- flexibility available in the Students can then be forced to performance opportunities its. All together registration future. Good luck to all stu- prioritize one major over an- are based on first come first could be more efficient with dents in their advisement other, causing them to struggle serve. I have not performed flexibility in class schedule.” and registration efforts. designing their schedules and in a year and a half, which “The fact that they only of- during registration for classes. is incredibly frustrating.” fer some classes once a year or One recurring problem Other students voiced con- once every two years is a huge --- many students struggle with MMC’s The Monitor MMC News Page 5 Annual Smorgasburg continues to satisfy the cravings of New Yorker’s

By Katherine Schaffstall linary options range from Buffalo California twist, Hearth and Olive tion in upstate New York. The food wings to Indian food. A number will be your new go-to stand. The festival’s latest venture in Manhat- Staff Writer of vendors offer foods that cater vendor is known for falafel, tahini tan is called “Smorg Square” and to those with dietary restrictions, milkshakes, house made pita bread, includes a number of notable ven- Have you ever made plans with including vegan, vegetarian, glu- and picked Israeli vegetables. Mid- dors from the Brooklyn location. friends to go out to eat, but you all ten-free, and kosher products. East Tacos is another vendor that It is located at the corner of Varick want different things? Have you Smorgasburg favorites includ- takes two styles of cooking to cre- Street and Canal Street and re- ever craved a number of foods ing Banh Oui, Lobsterdamus, Ama- ate a fusion of Mexican and Middle mains open from May to October. that are not usually served togeth- zebowls, Shrimp Daddy, Big Mozz, Eastern tacos. For those that are Smorgasburg had its season- er? Or, have you ever sat inside at Ya Ya Noodz, The Good Batch, Bur- looking to fulfill their sweet tooth, al opening on March 31. The food a restaurant and realized that you ritos La Palma, and Ugly Drum are look no farther than Sweet N’ Hol- festival takes place at East Riv- would rather be enjoying the nice all confirmed to return for the 2018 low. The vendor sells a number of er State Park in Williamsburg on weather outside? If you have ever season, though there are plenty of Instagramable desserts, including Saturdays and at Prospect Park on experienced one of these situations, new vendors to look forward to. European-inspired chimney cakes Sundays. Both locations are open Smorgasburg should be added to The Chinatown-based restaurant filled with sprinkles, ice cream, from 11am to 6pm. There are no ad- your upcoming weekend plans. Baohaus is making its Smorgasburg and a variety of sweet sauces. ditional fees to enter the food fes- Smorgasburg is a spinoff of debut this season. The Taiwan- Each year, Smorgasburg at- tival, and there are free water-fill- Brooklyn Flea. For those that don’t ese restaurant is known for their tracts a number of locals and tour- ing stations, so be sure to bring a know, it is a food festival that is steamed buns and hand-cut taro ists to its two seasonal locations. refillable water bottle. The vendors open on the weekends during the fries. Another addition to the food Approximately 20,000 to 30,000 remain open regardless of rain, as warmer seasons. It began opera- festival is Daddy’s Chicken Shack, people visit the food festival each well as on any holidays throughout tions in May 2011 and has grown which, you guessed it, specializes weekend during the spring, sum- its open season. Make sure to have each year. As of 2017, the festival in southern cooked fried chicken. mer, and early fall. While its origins some cash on you because while sells food from 100 local vendors. Golden Clouds is also joining the are in New York City, Smorgasburg most vendors accept debit and Whether you are a picky or ad- food festival, which sells Indian-in- has expanded to the West Coast credit cards, a few are cash only. venturous eater, you are bound to spired chickpea balls. For those that and now has a location in Los An- find something you like. The cu- are craving Middle East food with a geles. There is an additional loca- ---

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Megan Arnold, Layout & Design Editor Page 8 Student Voices Volume 20, Issue 10 Tax season for college kids causes stress, confusion

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By Skylar Woodhouse what is listed on tax forms. Student An alternative is to reach out to can Opportunity Tax Credit allows Emani Mack did not file taxes this professors or someone they have students to receive $2,500 towards Staff Writer year but would like to be educated built a relationship with at the any payment that is school related. on the subject. Mack exclaims, “I school. College students will have The only thing stopping a college College is a place where many just started working and I would to learn a few things about taxes student from receiving this credit students begin living on their own like to be a part of a group to show before they can officially go to file. is if they are making $80,000 or and taking on adult responsibilities students, because honestly I don’t They have to learn if their parents more. The Lifetime Learning Cred- without the the guidance of their know anything about the topic.” claim them as a dependent or not, it (LLC) can give students a worth parents. One duty college students Students most likely know what if they qualify for any deductions of $2,000. The LLC is non-refund- deal with is filing taxes. Many stu- taxes are as they’re mentioned on due to paying for school by them- able, meaning if you receive this dents have part-time and full-time TV, in conversation with parents selves, and determine whether or credit and your accountability goes jobs on and off campus to help and adults, and displayed in ads all not to file. It is always better to be to zero, you will receive no money pay for extra expenses, build a re- around the country, but might not safe than sorry, so if you are curious back. Prior to applying for this cred- sume, or just to have an extracur- know what taxes actually require. whether or not your income meets it, it is best to know what you could ricular activity. With these jobs, Here at Marymount, the Ca- the requirement to file taxes then possibly receive before applying. students become responsible for reer Services office is working to file, and if you do not know, ask a College students can be hand- making sure their taxes are filed add tax education to the Career mentor because they most like- ed a lot of responsibility in a very before or on the April 17 deadline. Lab program. Robin Nackman, ly have been filing taxes for years short time frame. For freshman, For a college student, they might Executive Director for Career Ser- and can tell you the ins and outs. they move into a dorm where they not even know when the deadline is vices, said “We are actually in the Though taxes may be grueling have to do laundry, grocery shop, or where to begin with filing taxes. process of working on an addition and something extra to be added and budget without having their There are multiple forms a stu- to the CityEdge programming in to one’s agenda, with the help of parents physically there. And up- dent could be given as tax season CareerLab – adding a fifth Lab technology, they are much easier. perclassman have to deal with liv- approaches.The standard form is a that’s tentatively called “Adulting,” Apps like TurboTax and SnapTax ing in their first apartments and W-2 form, which is a form provided and in it will be resources about take you step by step through the making sure monthly payments by employers to employees to show finances including things like: ins and outs of filing tax returns. are made on time. On top of those yearly wage and amount of taxes student loan issues, credit cards, With timing being a key component things, school and jobs play a role withheld. The 1098-T form is based paying taxes, etc.” Marymount is to filing taxes, the apps also help to in making sure they gain real life off of your college expenses, like tu- working to ensure students re- speed up the process. When asked experience so they can handle ition and scholarships to see what ceive the right help and guidance about his experience with filing the real world. Some students do has been paid and what hasn’t. The as they receive more and more re- taxes, Marymount student Daniel not even have to think about fil- 8863 form is merely used to see sponsibility with years to come. Morrison said, “I used TurboTax. ing taxes because their parents how many college credits one could One downfall of taxes is that So technically I did it by myself might just do everything for them, qualify for. The 1098-E form is used they typically become a stressor through use of the app. I didn’t ask but not everyone has that luxury. to subtract interest on loans that around the same time as midterms anyone for help, but it went really Students will have to become may have been taken out. With all of and finals, depending on where you well. It was free and I got my tax re- fearless and speak up if they want these different forms, a college stu- go to school. The stress to do well turn in a week and a half.” For being their taxes to be done correctly and dent could feel blindsided and clue- on midterms and finals, go to work, a first time tax filer, his experience in a timely manner. Though it might less because they might not know and file taxes can cause great anxi- went really well and had a positive not seem like there are resources to what it means to file taxes or under- ety to a student as these responsi- outcome. Morrison did his taxes help, people who have been in your stand the seriousness of tax season. bilities continue to pile up. Schools ahead of time, which allowed him shoes are available to offer help, When a student does not know offer many services regarding man- to figure out any kinks he might as long as you take the initiative what to do, they might ask a men- agement and organization, and of had and not feel rushed to file. to go and ask. The tax deadline is tor at school, a peer or go online to counseling services, but colleges For college students, taxes do approaching quickly; Good luck to find a solution. But what the stu- may or may not have the resourc- not have to be all bad and intimi- all you first timers and seniors, as it dent needs the most help with is es to offer official school-spon- dating. It is a great way to maybe will be over before you know it, only understanding the terminology of sored help for students filing taxes. get some extra cash. The Ameri- until the next year rolls around. Volume 20, Issue 10 Student Voices Page 9 Muslim identity adapts to modern world

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By Fahima Degia also some imams who are leading Islam. There is a difference between countries and America. After 9/11, a push for education and justice.” cultural practices and religious Muslims got bullied and terrorized Staff Writer Do we blame people who use re- practices. The Hijab is supposed to because media started to isolate ligion to defend their actions or the be a choice; there are many women and paint all Muslims as the bad The Muslim identity in our religion itself? Can a Muslim imam who do choose to wear it. Muslim guy. I also don’t think people real- modern growing world is a tough who supports education rights but men have a dress code, too. Accord- ize Muslims are brutally victimized and a beautiful one. Identifying as is misogynistic be good? Is a Cath- ing to Islamic Women’s website, Is- everyday by extremists groups in Muslim comes with preconceived olic nun who does charity work but lamic law gave women the right to Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, and oth- notions by people and the media. is anti-birth control bad? People own property 1,300 years before er Middle Eastern countries. We My biggest gripe with being Mus- will always use religion for their England. Muslim women are also are brutalized by the extremists lim is people are afraid to ask me own reasons: to kill, restrict birth allowed to divorce and work. How- groups America is scared of ev- questions about my religion, so control, fight for education rights, ever, culture has shaped the rights eryday! The Syrian refugee crisis they make judgements about me. and fight for justice. In the end, the Quran actually gives to women, has become a humanitarian crisis, The judgements that media and you can’t blame an entire religion, and Western media picks up and but no one seems to care about it. society have made about Muslims rather, you can blame people who leeches on that to portray Islam, my As a Muslim, you struggle with are downright ignorant and lead to defend their actions with religion. religion, as oppressive, when it is your identity and whether you want things such as Punish A Muslim Day. There will always be an ongoing more than that. I will be the one to to be loud and proud about your re- First, let’s talk about the biggest debate for whether Islam oppresses say Islam is an organized religion, ligion. Muslim Hijabi women wear preconceived notions people have women. On the “yes” side, we have and organized religion isn’t the the Hijab everyday as a symbol of about Muslims, including gen- women in Saudi Arabia, which is problem. Cultural influences on re- their faith, walking on the brink der and Islam. The first question the Muslim capital of the world, ligion are the problem. All religions and scared an Islamophobe will say is, “Do religions (Islam) oppress who couldn’t drive until 2017. are beautiful until people start us- something. With these fears Mus- women?” My response is based off Women can vote and get an educa- ing religion to defend violence, pro- lims still strive, but the scariest thing of a New York Times article, “Does tion, but they are still expected to mote hatred, oppress women, etc. was seeing Punish A Muslim Day. Religion Oppress Women?” by dress modestly and have male su- Other preconceived notions Punish a Muslim Day came out Nicholas Kristof. “Religion has of- pervision. Muslim women can’t be people have about Muslims revolve on April 3. Flyers were handed out ten been part of the problem, but imams or lead prayers (Similar to around 9/11. Muslims were just as in England, giving people who at- it also can be part of the solution.” Catholicism because only men can disgusted with 9/11 as any other tacked Muslims different amounts I’ve seen people kill in the name of be Priests). The Hijab (headscarf), a sane human. What happened on of points for different amounts religion, and I’ve seen people reject source of controversy, just like any 9/11 and any other tragedies caused of hate crimes. Punish A Muslim condoms in the name of religion, controversy in any other religion, is by Muslim extremists are horrible. Day once again goes back to what even as a tool for fighting AIDS. taken on by Samina Ali, who argues People think extremists represent I talked about at first, an ignorant But I’ve also seen Catholic nuns that the Hijab doesn’t actually op- all Muslims, but they don’t. Be- Western culture not willing to learn showing unbelievable courage and press Muslim women because it’s ing a person of color, or following about a religion they do not un- compassion in corners of the world not clear in the Quran (holy book) a religion that is scrutinized, your derstand. Through the misunder- where no other aid workers are that women have to wear it. Sami- actions end up representing your standing and misrepresentation of around, and mission clinics and na Ali argues that the enforcement whole group, and sadly, that is Muslims by the media comes fear, church-financed schools too nu- of the Hijab is used by fundamen- what Muslims face everyday sim- with fear comes hatred, and with merous to mention. And in Islamic talists to deny women their rights. ply because we aren’t white. After hatred, no empathy for the human countries, I’ve seen mullahs who On the other hand, people argue 9/11, Muslims have grown to be- behind the religion they follow. are hypocritical misogynists, but that culture oppresses women, not come a group attacked in Western --- Page 10 Entertainment Volume 20, Issue 10 Cardi B’s debut album makes waves within rap world

whole re- By Jack Irvin cord, “Bo- Staff Writer dak Yel- low” loses What do you get when you in- a little bit vade Cardi B’s privacy? In the case of heat for of her debut album, you find a slew a few pos- of deeply personal anecdotes about sible rea- her past, her rise to the top, what it’s sons. It like being there, and the struggles could be she cannot avoid on the way. Car- the Kodak di does not tell her stories alone, as Black sam- the album is stacked with collabo- ple that rations from Migos (which features seems just Cardi’s fianceé Offset), Chance the wrong in Rapper, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Ke- 2018 (al- hlani, 21 Savage, YG, SZA, and un- though credited vocals from Ali Tamposi. we are Invasion of Privacy lives up to its thankful title; Cardi B is not holding back. the remix The album starts with “Get featuring Up 10,” which features the hook, the legally “Knock me down nine times, but I troubled get up 10.” The track runs through rapper was Cardi’s rise, and the struggles she not includ- has faced. The hook alludes to her ed in the presence in mainstream, which tracklist), has recently been flooded with or it could stories about Offset cheating on just be the Cardi, a now-confirmed pregnan- amount cy, and the lifelong narrative on of times whether or not her monster suc- it’s been cess thus far has been some sort heard. Still, of fluke. There’s no sugarcoat- the track is ing it–Cardi B means business. a reminder Second on the tracklist is “Drip,” of why we which features Migos. While the all are lis- hook is about as repetitive as their tening in the Photo from CNN, Slate, and The Telegraph previous collab, “Motorsport,” the first place, who has stopped calling them. rus makes it one of the catchiest, verses similarly knock hard enough even if the rest of the album makes The track gives us the girl pow- most melodic tracks on the record. that it does not matter. In the first us forget we ever needed a reminder. er that rap tends to lack, and it Finishing off the record is “I verse, Cardi asks the question many Cardi does not stray from Off- leaves us screaming for part two. Do,” featuring SZA, 2018’s it-girl. asked when she quickly found set’s cheating controversy through- The versatility of the album con- The lyrics, specifically SZA’s hook, her place on top of the charts, “Is out the album, and the placement tinues with “Money Bag,” a track follow up “Thru Your Phone” with she a stripper, a rapper, or a sing- of “Be Careful” a few songs after the that cleverly uses what sounds like the decision to leave a man’s mes- er?” In “Drip,” she shows us she’s Migos collaboration lets us know electronic producer Cashmere Cat’s sages on read. The track is a pow- a rapper, but over the course of that Cardi is torn on the topic. The stab at producing “Bodak Yellow.” erhouse collaboration between the album she reminds us that raw, personal storytelling is accom- While the structure of the song heav- two of the biggest female super- she can do it all on her own terms. panied by production reminiscent ily mimics that of Cardi’s debut me- stars of the moment, and if re- “Bickenhead” kicks off the big- of the background music on the ga-hit, the bars on the song solidify leased as a single, it could be even gest chunk of solo songs on the Wii gaming console, but somehow her position as a rich rap superstar. bigger (Sidenote--will we possi- album, and it proves that she can it all combines to create a pop/rap “Bartier Cardi” served as the bly see a live duet performance at hold it down with no collabora- hybrid that is just about perfect. second single from Invasion of Pri- NYC’s Panorama music festival?). tors, even if she may be incredibly Despite controversies, “Best vacy, but a bit of an underwhelming Invasion of Privacy shows every enjoyable with them as well. Car- Life” reminds us that Cardi is living chart success seems to have bur- side of Cardi B, and even when they di claims on the track that she has hers (with assistance from Chance ied the track two-thirds of the way don’t hit perfectly, the confident been a member of the Blood gang the Rapper). Chance’s positivity into the album. The track acts as a ambition prevails. The album is a since she was 16; the title is a play helps us wipe the tears from the breather, following up the hard-hit- tight 13 tracks, unlike many lengthy on/reclamation of the word “chick- hurt of “Be Careful” and proves ting tracks preceding it, accompa- rap albums of the streaming era; enhead,” which refers to a wom- Cardi’s versatility in her collabora- nied by an interesting verse from 21 Cardi has made a firm decision to an who performs sexual favors for tion with the Chicago-born rapper. Savage that leaves the audience wide display only the best of her talents. drugs or money. The swap of the Cardi B’s Dominican roots shine eyed at his idea of what hot sauce The Offset-centered lyrics of a few of “ch” for a “b” in the word is a Blood through on “I Like It,” a Latinx/trap is an appropriate condiment for. the tracks clash with the pain-filled gang tradition, which Cardi has song with verses from Bad Bunny Cardi’s “boss” position is de- details of their relationship in oth- playfully used previously in “Bart- and J Balvin. The summer anthem tailed in the YG-assisted “She ers, but considering her controver- ier Cardi,” “Bodak Yellow,” and a is danceable enough to make you Bad,” which unfortunately enlists sial decision to stay with him, some common play on her own name forget that the production fails to a man to reinforce. Boasting suc- back and forth emotions are ex- (Bardi) that has been used to name resist clashing with the switch in cess, money, and Gucci/Louis/ pected. Invasion of Privacy doesn’t her fanbase the “Bardi Gang.” flows, serving karaoke vibes at a Fendi/Birkin bags is the objec- hold back on the personal details, Next up is “Bodak Yellow,” Car- few points throughout the track. tive of the track, and that’s about and easily solidifies Cardi B’s place di’s debut major label single that Nonetheless, the stacked track it. Oh, and a threesome invitation in the highest tier of the rap game. spent three consecutive weeks on screams next single and will shine to Chrissy Teigen and Rihanna. top of the Billboard Hot 100. The at Cardi’s summer festival sets. “Thru Your Phone” brings us single is also the main reason Inva- The first female-assisted track back to the pain felt during the sion of Privacy is eligible for a gold of the album comes next: “Ring,” moments which Cardi finds some RATING: certification (the consumption of featuring Kehlani, who delivers unwanted details in what is pre- 500,000 units of the album) upon the catchiest chorus on the al- sumably Offset’s phone. It is raw release, a feat not easily achieved. bum thus far. The two women and painful, but the pop songwrit- 8.8/10 Unfortunately, in context of the gang up on a man (Offset maybe?) er Justin Tranter-penned cho- Volume 20, Issue 10 Entertainment Page 11 Sikhs of New York gather to break world record, do some activism

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By Billie Sangha one event. Confirmation seen in public with a turban which is the symbol for One of the feat is still pending, on, at public schools, malls, Supreme Reality. As a com- Staff Writer but making it into the book subways, trains, planes, and munity, they focus on legal wasn’t the primary goal. anywhere, the general public and humanitarian aid, em- Times Square is a The main purpose of knows who we are and what powerment, and education, place most New York resi- Turban Day is to educate the the turban stands for. So which is not exclusively dents dread having to walk general public about the Sikh they feel proud of it instead for Sikhs but anyone who through, actively ignoring Turban–why Sikhs wear it, of feeling shy or neglected. seeks spirituality or support. what is going on around them what it stands for, and how We see what some kids do to The three pillars of Sikh- until they reach the subway to properly identify a Sikh their hair to hide themselves ism are Kirat Karo (“work station that will get them out in North America and other among the masses. We need honestly”), Vand Chhako of there. But on Saturday, countries outside of India. to change that, we need to (“share and serve humani- April 7, something happened Participants gathered in make them feel proud, and ty”), and Naam Japo (“med- that you didn’t want to miss. line to register their names the only way that we can itate”). Equality and respect Hosted by Sikhs of New as participants contribut- do that is by educating.” for humanity are also two York and Desi NYC in col- ing to the record number of After registering for the major values of the religion laboration with Governor people getting turbans tied. Guinness World Record, when it comes to women, Cuomo’s offices, thousands While waiting in line, signs participants were directed all religions, and the envi- gathered in the middle of were posted to inform at- to a table where they could ronment/natural world. It Times Square for Turban tendees of some facts about pick out the colour of their condemns against the Five Day, the world’s largest tur- the turban and Sikhism. turban, which were all vi- Evils: kaam (lust), krodh ban tying event and a cel- Some important infor- brant, spring colors, before (anger), lobh (greed), moh ebration of the turban in mation shared included the being sat down and having (attachment), and hankar the Sikh diaspora. Whether fact that Sikhs follow the it tied. Beyond experienc- (ego). Continuing in the they were performing or at- main religion–Sikhism–that ing the joy of seeing an of- theme of fives, the Five K’s tending in support, Indians, wears turbans, distinct from ten misunderstood cultural refers to the five most dis- non-Indians, Sikhs and non- any other religion. It is also staple being celebrated by tinct features of a Sikh man Sikhs came from Jackson the youngest and fifth larg- young children, people of or woman with which you Heights (a predominantly est religion in the world, all genders, races, and reli- can easily identify a practi- Indian area), Long Island, formed in 1469 by Guru gions (a man holding a “JE- tioner of the religion. They Philadelphia, New Jersey, Nanak Ji in Punjab, India. SUS SAVES” sign was even are the kesh (uncut hair - and even as far as Canada. This was not a political seen dancing along to the men usually have it wrapped Last year, Turban Day event, despite the fact that bhangra music playing on up in a turban; many women was watched by over a mil- since 9/11, The Patriot Act, stage), Sikhs of New York do as well or maintain a long lion people via Facebook and most recently, the elec- volunteers handed out bro- braid), kanga (a comb for all Live, and over 2.6 million tion of Donald Trump and chures for more information that hair), kirpan (a small were reached through so- his travel ban, Islamopho- on Sikhism and upcoming dagger used for self-defense, cial media. Several news bia-based misguided an- community events as Vai- slung across the chest and networks covered the ger towards Muslims (who sakhi (Sikhism’s celebration set on the hip), kaccheraa event, which was attend- do not typically wear the of a New Year) approaches. (underpants, most common- ed by thousands as around same headdress as a Sikh), One of the most com- ly resembling loose-fitting 8,000 turbans were tied. and Sikhs has led to an in- prehensive and simplistic yoga pants), and a kara (an This year was differ- crease in hate crimes, bul- things being handed out was iron bracelet, typically worn ent in that the Guinness lying, and even murders of a small bookmark, created on the left hand by women Book of World Records these groups. The organizers by the non-governmental and right by men, to signify was present as the event wanted to emphasize that organization, United Sikhs, the aura of a protector and aimed to set a record for “we are doing it for our next which broke down key ele- a warrior with moon and the mostturbans tied at any generation and our current ments of the Sikh religion. sun energy, respectively). generation, so when they are Sikhs believe in Ik Onkar, Page 12 Advertisements Volume 20, Issue 10