Vol. 54 iSSUE 23 www.umassmedia.com the massUMass Boston’s independentmedia student newspaper MARCH 29, 2021 Kim Janey makes history as new acting mayor of Boston By Abigail Basile News Editor

After Marty Walsh, the now-former you to the @USDOL. The working people Mayor of Boston, was confirmed as the U.S. of America will benefit greatly from your Secretary of Labor, now-former Boston City passion. Now, we look ahead to a new Council president Kim Janey became the day—a new chapter—in Boston’s history.” first woman and the first person of color to Under the city charter, Mayor Janey act as mayor of Boston. is able to perform mayoral duties that Because the City Council President is are “not admitting of delay,” but can’t next in line for the mayoral seat if the city’s make permanent appointments. She can mayor resigns during their term, Mayor Janey still perform many executive tasks, such assumed her position at 9:01pm on Monday, as passing or vetoing ordinances that the March 22—one minute after Secretary Walsh Boston City Council has approved, and submitted his letter of resignation after being handling payroll. confirmed to President Biden’s cabinet. A This is not the first time Mayor Janey ceremonial mayoral swearing-in ceremony has made history; in 2017, she was the occurred on Wednesday, March 24. first woman ever to be elected to represent Secretary Walsh and Mayor Janey have a district that includes Roxbury, as well worked together and held planning sessions as parts of the South End, Fenway, and to make sure that the mayoral transition is Dorchester. She is also the first black woman smooth for Bostonians. to hold the title of City Council President in On Monday, Secretary Walsh tweeted: Boston after being selected in January 2020. “Congratulations on making history, @ In an opinion piece she wrote for the Kim_Janey. I know you are going to continue Boston Globe, Mayor Janey provides a bit of serving our city and supporting an equitable insight into her past. recovery from #COVID19. I am always here She discusses her family’s six for you, my friend.” generations in Roxbury, having to endure In response, Mayor Janey tweeted: racial harassment while Boston attempted to “Congratulations on your confirmation, desegregate schools with busing, becoming Secretary Walsh. You are a proud son of a mom while in high school, and her work Photograph of mayor Kim Janey. Courtesy of www.kimjaney.org. Dorchester who will bring our city with to promote equity in Boston Public Schools.

Continued on page 3 Supreme Court to hear appeal to University of reinstate death for Massachusetts Boston Boston Marathon bomber Commencement

By Abigail Basile By Nadeen El-Ansari News Editor Contributing Writer

On Monday, March 22, the Supreme Court mastermind behind the act of terrorism, making We are less than two email it states that “the details of agreed to hear an appeal to reinstate the death Dzhokhar Tsarnaev less guilty. months away from graduation, our virtual celebration(s) have not sentence originally put forth for Dzhokhar The Supreme Court will hear the case this the day where all of the students been finalized, but we envision a Tsarnaev, one of the 2013 Boston Marathon fall. Because President Biden was Vice President completing their Bachelors, dynamic interactive event that will bombers. under the administration that initially sought Masters, and Doctorates join include the traditional elements of The original decision to solicit the death the death penalty for Tsarnaev but is currently together and celebrate their massive an in-person commencement.” penalty for Tsarnaev’s case was made by the opposed to the death penalty and looking to put accomplishments. Usually, this day There are various other Obama administration. However, the sentence an end to it, is is nebulous as to how President is filled with joy, excitement, and universities that are following this was thrown out by the U.S. Court of Appeals for Biden and his administration will proceed in the tears both happy and sad. But of route, and opting out of an in- the First Circuit last July. The ruling of the court matter. course, due to the pandemic, like person commencement. cites the fact that the original district court did White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki everything else, commencement Emerson College is one of not ask potential jurors about the media coverage spoke to reporters on Monday following the has changed this year. the schools that announced that they had seen regarding the case—which could announcement by the Supreme Court. On March 4, 2021, Chancellor their commencement will be have led to potential bias against Tsarnaev—as “President Biden made clear, as he did on Marcelo Suárez-Orozco sent out an conducted virtually through their reason for throwing out the sentence. the campaign trail, that he has grave concerns email informing the UMass Boston website. The website states that The appeal was filed by the Trump about whether capital punishment, as currently community of the upcoming plan their commencement is planning on administration, who asked the justices to decide implemented, is consistent with the values for this year’s commencement. being scheduled on May 9, and that on the case before the current term ended for the that are fundamental to our sense of justice So far, due to the pandemic, despite being virtual, they will try Supreme Court. Though Tsarnaev’s lawyers and fairness,” said Secretary Psaki. “He’s also the university has decided that the their best to “include many of the acknowledge that he and his older brother, expressed his horror at the events of that day and commencement for both classes of elements that students and families Tamerlan Tsarnaev, both set off the two bombs […] Tsarnaev’s actions.” 2020 and 2021 will be held virtually, have come to expect and love.” that exploded at the marathon finish line back in Should the Supreme Court decide to with an attempt to incorporate Another university that is 2013, they argue that Tamerlan Tsarnaev was the reinstate the death penalty for Tsarnaev, there is certain interactive elements. In the conducting a virtual commencement

Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3 www.umassmedia.com News 3 Kim Janey makes history as new acting mayor of Boston Abigaile Basile “I am ready to lead our city and those who have felt left out to Three Boston City Councilors Michael J Bianchi II, and Dana News Editor toward equity, justice, and joy,” join us in reopening and renewing who also happen to be women Depelteau have already announced wrote Mayor Janey. “That means every part of our city. You will of color—Michelle Wu, Andrea that they were running for the seat Mayor Janey also addressed current leading a citywide economic always have an open door to City Campbell, and Annissa Essaibi as well. racial disparities in Boston, how recovery that is equitable— Hall.” George—have already announced many of those disparities have been especially for the residents and Mayor Janey will act as mayor their candidacies. Former chief illuminated by the pandemic, and small businesses hardest hit. I call until the 2021 Boston mayoral race. of economic development in how her administration will work on business leaders, nonprofit She has not stated if she will run for Boston John Barros, North End to combat them. organizations, community activists, mayor yet. Representative Jon Santiago, Supreme Court to hear appeal to reinstate death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber

Abigail Basile the process. Tsarnaev was arrested News Editor the following day, after being found hiding out in a boat in a Watertown no requirement for President Biden resident’s backyard. to schedule an execution. The Boston Marathon The Boston Marathon Bombings killed three people, Bombing occurred on April 15, and injured more than 260. Those 2013. It is classified as a terrorist who died were Martin Richard, attack. The Tsarnaev brothers— Lingzi Lu, and Krystle Campbell, Tamerlan Tsarnaev and Dzhokhar a graduate of UMass Boston. Sean Tsarnaev—set off two pressure- Collier, an MIT police officer, cooker bombs near the marathon was also killed by the Tsarnaev finish line, invoking fear in brothers, who were on the run and Bostonians and Americans alike, trying to the officer’s weapon and causing a manhunt that lasted at the time. for days and led to a city-wide Currently, Tsarnaev is locked shutdown. up in a federal prison in Florence, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who was Colorado. On April 8, 2015, 26 years old, died in a firefight with Tsarnaev was convicted of all 30 police after he and his brother were criminal counts laid out against found hiding out in Watertown. him—17 of which held the death Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, then 19 years penalty as a possible sentence. old, had fled the scene in a stolen Of the 17, the jury agreed that six Depiction of marathon bombing court session. Illustration by Delaney Hooper / Mass Media Staff. SUV, running over his brother in warranted execution. University of Massachusetts Boston Commencement Nadeen El-Ansari guidelines, through stating that May 3 to May 7. university that plans on holding For now, it seems like our Contributing Writer they plan on holding two different As for Boston University, it an in-person commencement is university will be sticking with a ceremonies for the undergraduate also plans on holding an in-person Suffolk University. Marissa Kelly, virtual commencement. Within the is Harvard University. The department, and allowing each commencement. BU’s president Suffolk’s university president, has Chancellor’s email, there is a link university’s president, Lawrence S. senior to bring one or two guests Robert Brown had announced that stated, “In the face of a pandemic to a form where students can enter Bacow, declared that each Harvard to the commencement. As for their their university will hold an in- that has taken a very heavy toll, their inputs in regards to how the school will conduct their own graduate students, Northeastern person commencement on May 16. Suffolk students have managed university can celebrate its students. virtual commencement on the side University is planning on also Of course, this commencement will to persevere and pursue their Currently, the link appears not to be of the official ceremony. On the providing them with an in- also come with certain limitations, educational and personal goals. online. Should the form come back official Harvard website, it states person commencement, although where the commencement being Perhaps more than ever, our 2020 online, the staff will be able to take that the Harvard community will the information regarding this held will only be for the people and 2021 graduates deserve the into consideration the students’ “gather as a community online on commencement is not completely graduating in May 2021 or opportunity to walk across the stage opinions. With all that being said, Thursday, May 27, to award degrees disclosed just yet. One thing for September 2021, and guests are not and reflect back on what they have stay safe, stay healthy, and enjoy and celebrate the achievements sure is that this commencement will allowed to attend. accomplished and where they are these last two months. of our graduates.” The letter later be held throughout the week, from And finally, the third going from here.” promises that once things are in the clear, they will reunite the class of 2020 and 2021 and give them a proper celebration. Despite these universities’ decisions, there are certain universities who are still trying to provide their students with an in- person graduation, all while abiding by the city’s rules and regulations. Schools like Northeastern University, Suffolk University, and Boston University have so far promised their students that there will be some sort of in-person graduation that will both celebrate them and ensure their safety, along with the safety of others around them. Northeastern University so far plans on providing its students with two separate in- person commencements. As in the news section on the Northeastern University Website, there is a letter posted, stating that the “current plan is for all undergraduate students in the Class of 2021 [...] to celebrate commencement at a premiere, outdoor Boston venue.” They then go on to state how they Outgoing seniors listen attentively at a graduation ceremony. Photo by Shanarah Bargan / Mass Media Staff. will attempt to abide by the city’s 4 News Sports 5 the Baker expands vaccine eligibility to all MA

residents on April 19 Jonathan Hopkins Sara Zakaria confident in the success of this Sports Editor News Writer , as Massachusetts has one of beacon m the highest percentages of people Despite a rocky rollout at willing to be vaccinated. the beginning of Massachusetts’ More than three million vaccine campaign, Gov. Baker doses of the vaccine have been Catch up with our men m announced Wednesday, March 17, administered in Massachusetts. Contact: that all Massachusetts residents 16.1 percent of the state, 1,110,629 update and women in uniform ages 16+ will become eligible for residents at the time of writing, are Massmedia.umb the COVID-19 vaccine on April fully vaccinated. Massachusetts 19. reached the one million mark @gmail.com Other groups are eligible to of fully-vaccinated residents on We can officially begin the countdown to the spring sports season, as it is set to kick off just about two weeks from now. This season receive the vaccine before April March 19. should be packed with excitement, as UMass Boston will only be playing teams within their division. This could mean that there could EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 19. On April 5, people ages 55+ Massachusetts also received be some rivalries brewing this season. For now, let’s take a look at each of our spring sports teams and preview each of their opening day and people with one condition an unexpected shipment of 8,000 Grace Smith listed on the COVID-comorbidities Johnson & Johnson vaccines matchups. list will be eligible for a vaccine during the week of March 16. The Managing Editor appointment. state had been told they would not Kaitlynn Castillo Residents ages 60+ and receive more Johnson & Johnson more essential workers became vaccines until the end of March UMass Boston Men’s Baseball vs. The University of Southern Maine eligible on March 22. This added prior to receiving the 8,000 doses. A line made up of all ages and ethnicities fills up the doorway of the Reggie PRODUCTION editor an additional 850,000 people to Baker recently requested Lewis . Photo by Maya Martinez / Mass Media Staff. Shanarah Bargan the number of those eligible to for a FEMA-sponsored mass March 27. The Fenway Park site Additionally, the state’s First off for the Beacons will be The University of Southern Maine. The University of Southern Maine will have a bit of a head start on make a vaccine appointment. The vaccination site to be launched in will close in preparation for the Red travel order was replaced with a UMass Boston this season, as they have been cleared to play since March 20. Their record since then is 5–1. However, they have only played list of essential workers includes Massachusetts in his testimony to Sox season. travel advisory. Under the new two different teams in that time. Between now and when The University of Southern Maine plays UMass Boston, they will have played 11 COPY EDITORS grocery store employees, restaurant the Joint-Committee on COVID-19 Amidst the developments in travel advisory, everyone entering workers, sanitation workers, and Emergency Preparedness and the vaccine rollout, Massachusetts Massachusetts is advised but not games. Since 2018, UMass Boston has a 4–2 record over The University of Southern Maine, including a win in their most recent meeting in ady harris-fried funeral directors, transit workers, Management. moved to Phase Four, Step One of required to quarantine for 10 days 2019. This should be a challenging matchup for UMass Boston, as The University of Southern Maine has been game ready for some time menaka ravikumar and more. The CDC recommends that reopening on Monday, March 22. if they have been out of the state for now, but it is safe to say that UMass Boston men’s baseball has what it takes to beat anyone. The change to the timeline states move in favor of mass Large-capacity indoor and more than 24 hours. andrea kline came after Baker received news vaccination sites in their vaccine outdoor venues, specifically for Several groups are exempt from the federal government that rollouts. Baker is focusing on sports and entertainment, are now from this advisory: Those News EDITOR vaccine-makers are expected to mass-vaccination sites as they “can allowed to operate at 12 percent who obtained a negative test increase supply at the end of March reach prioritized populations with capacity. This includes popular result 72 hours before entering UMass Boston Women’s Softball vs. Castleton University Abigail Basile and through April. as much throughput as possible.” venues like Fenway Park, Gillette Massachusetts, those who will be Baker’s goal is to vaccinate Massachusetts’ pre-registration Stadium, and TD Garden. Other in Massachusetts for less than 24 The UMass Boston women’s softball team will kick off their season at home against Castleton University. Thus far, Castleton University SPORTS EDITOR roughly four million people by vaccination system allows people venues, such as performance venues hours, workers entering the state has a record of 2–0 , and both games were closely contested against UMass Dartmouth. Castleton University will have plenty of games to July 4. Out of almost 6.9 million to pre-register for a vaccine like concert halls and theaters, can to perform critical infrastructure prepare for the Beacons, as they have 18 games between now and when they play UMass Boston. Since 2018, UMass Boston has gotten the Jonathan Hopkins Massachusetts residents, 5.5 appointment only at one of the operate at 50 percent capacity. functions, and those who have been million are over 18, the minimum seven mass vaccination sites, with The number of people allowed fully-vaccinated for more than best of Castleton University, with a standing record of 3–1. However, the largest margin in all of those games was just two runs. So, odds ARTS & LIFESTYLE EDITOR age of participants in trials for the more locations to be added to the in private gatherings has not 14 days and present no COVID are that this game is bound to be a tight one when they face off in Boston on April 17. Fiona Broadie Moderna and Johnson & Johnson system in April. changed. The limit remains at 25 symptoms. vaccines. A new mass vaccination site people for outdoor gatherings and Herd immunity is reached at opened at the Hynes Convention 10 people for indoor gatherings. Health & Wellness EDITOR 70 percent of the population, which Center in Boston. This site will However, the number of people Mikayla Mackay means approximately 3.8 million replace the mass vaccination site allowed for event venues and public UMass Boston Men’s Lacrosse vs. The University of Southern Maine residents have to be vaccinated at Fenway Park, which will cease settings increased to 150 people OPINIONS EDITOR for herd immunity. Baker is to offer COVID-19 vaccines after outdoors and 100 people indoors. Like the men’s baseball team, the UMass Boston men’s lacrosse team will kick off their season against The University of Southern Maine lacrosse team. Their only game that they have played was loss to Saint Joseph’s College of Maine by a score of 17–8. Between now Matthew Reiad and when The University of Southern Maine plays UMass Boston, they will have a total of four games, which means they will likely be Miami curfew put in place due to spring more game ready than UMass Boston. UMass Boston and The University of Southern Maine have split their last two meetings, with UMass Photo Editor Boston winning their most recent matchup in 2019 by a score of 13–7. With the way the Beacons have beaten teams handily in the past, I Dom Ferreira break overload believe that UMass Boston will be able to take care of business against The University of Southern Maine. Genevieve Santilli restriction of the curfew in order residents must show a valid Florida social-distancing and mask News Writers News Writer to keep residents and tourists safe. identification card, driver’s license guidelines and police occurred. Genna Santilli With spring break in full Miami Beach police told CNN that or utility bill indicating a Miami Police officers used pepper balls to It is quite hard to contain excitement when thinking about the fact that we are only two weeks away from sports making its long-awaited Sara Zakaria swing, tourists and college students at least a dozen people had been Beach address. Hotel and vacation disperse a crowd shortly after the return to UMass Boston. The biggest challenge UMass Boston will have to endure is the fact that many other teams have already begun their are flocking to Florida beaches in arrested once the curfew had come rental guests must show their curfew was introduced. spring seasons and already have several games under their belt. So, preparation will be key for the Beacons this season more than ever. If droves, specifically the popular into effect. lodging confirmation or hotel key The curfew was initially put Sports Writers Miami Beach. For Miami Beach, The curfew goes from Ocean card that indicates where they are in place on March 20, and set to they come prepared, they will all have good seasons. the influx of tourists has caused a Drive west towards Pennsylvania staying. Employees of Miami Beach last only 72 hours, but on Sunday, Josemanuel Cruz state of emergency, and a curfew Avenue: areas that are common businesses can show their employee March 21, city officials voted to Jack Sherman has been put in place between 8 entertainment destinations for identification cards. Visitors with extend the curfew further. p.m. and 6 a.m. The curfew was spring breakers and tourists. restaurant reservations booked after A lot of criticism has fallen on Arts & Lifestyle Writers voted by the city commission on Pedestrians and vehicles will 10 p.m. should show a confirmation the state of Florida for opening up Sunday, March 21, to stay in effect be prevented from entering the of the reservation.” too quickly. The county that Miami Katrina Sanville until around April 12. main party strips in South Beach There have also been curfews beach is in has had one of the worst What does the curfew mean until the restrictions are lifted. placed on causeways near Miami outbreaks of the coronavirus, with Kyle Makkas for tourists and businesses in the The exceptions are residents, hotel Beach, including MacArthur more than 32,000 Florida residents area? guests, and employees of local Causeway, Julia Tuttle Causeway, having died from the virus. Photographers The curfew means that businesses. and Venetian Causeway. There is also concern that the businesses, such as restaurants, Miami Beach Mayor Dan According to the BBC, state has the highest concentration Delaney Hooper cafes, and other nonessential Gelber told CNN that there was “Florida continues to be a hotspot of B.1.1.7, the variant of the virus Maya Martinez establishments, must close by chaos across Miami Beach. Gelber in the US. The state has recorded that was first identified in Britain. 8 p.m. There are also traffic also stated at a Miami Beach city nearly two million of the country’s Data surrounding the variant is still cONTRIBUTORS restrictions in place during the commission meeting that “tourists 29 million infections since the being gathered, especially in terms curfew. had flooded into the city since pandemic began.” Data from of how fast it spreads. Maria Hickson The curfew starts at 8 p.m. on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis the CDC shows that Florida has City officials in Miami Beach Thursday, and lasts through Sunday called the state an ‘oasis of freedom’ reported 4,300 infections a day on are urging those traveling to the Benjamin Giunta evenings, with sidewalk restaurants from coronavirus restrictions late average for the week of March 14 area to be vigilant and follow all Nadeen El-Ansari and cafes closing by 7 p.m. On last month [February].” since the start of the spring break social-distancing and mask wearing other weekdays, the curfew begins Miami Beach has implemented season. guidelines, and respect the curfew at midnight. traffic advisories alongside the Miami Beach’s curfew hit put in place. STAFF ADVISOR With coronavirus cases still on curfew to curb the influx of the spotlight after the news of Charles Henriques the rise, the influx of tourists has tourists in the area. The traffic Saturday, March 20, when a clash caused the city to put in the new advisory states: “Miami Beach between tourists who were ignoring 6 Sports Sports 7 NHL’s return to ESPN is a massive victory for the NBA trade deadline review Josemanuel Cruz Receive: Daniel Gafford and sport of hockey Sports Writer Chandler Hutchison While this trade may not Jack Sherman cetera, et cetera. The trade deadline has been have any big names, it could Sports Writer It was revealed earlier this eventful as ever. Lots of teams have big implications for the month that the NHL had signed a made moves, some to get better Celtics. I see this trade as an The last time an NHL game on new, seven year deal with ESPN players, and some to get younger investment in Robert Williams. ESPN ever aired was June 9, 2004, for TV, streaming, and media ones. The were This comes after when the Tampa Bay Lightning rights. Among the many perks, it a team that were under a lot expressed discomfort with the beat the to win includes giving sole coverage of of pressure to make a move double big lineup. By trading their franchise’s first-ever Stanley the Final to ESPN’s during this time. With the team , they are potentially Cup. After that, the league did not broadcast partner ABC for four of struggling and holding on to the making room for Robert renew its TV contract with ESPN. the next seven Stanley Cup Finals, biggest Traded Player Exception Williams to start, while adding The entire 2004-05 season was about 25 regular-season games per (when a team takes back 100 some young players who may canceled due to a lockout between year on ESPN or ABC, as well percent of that year’s salary) of or may not turn into anything. the players and the owners over a as a number of games on their all time, Danny Ainge would I know Celtics fans might not revenue dispute. Since then, it’s streaming services like ESPN+ have been in a lot of trouble if like the idea of losing Daniel been a long journey through the or Hulu. Beyond the $400 million nothing changed. Fortunately Theis after nursing him into a wilderness for hockey. When the a year that ESPN is paying the for him, he made two interesting decent starter, but I think this league returned in the fall of 2005, league for the TV rights, which will moves: trade would be very good in the they had a brief but embarrassing undoubtedly send league revenues First trade: development of Robert Williams. stint on the Outdoor Living skyrocketing, leading to increased Celtics Receive: Evan Of course, the Celtics Network, later rebranded at the team values, a higher salary cap, Fournier weren’t the only team to make Versus Network, which itself later and bigger contracts for the players, Receive: Jeff a trade this deadline. One of the became the NBC Sports Network. this is a terrific deal that will give Teague; two future second round biggest trades of the deadline The NBC deal was moderately the NHL some desperately needed picks was Nikola Vucevic to the Bulls. successful for the NHL, but the national exposure in the U.S. This is an excellent trade Bulls Receive: Nikola network didn’t do much to promote While I doubt that Stephen for the Celtics because Evan Vucevic and Al-Farouq Aminu Danny Ainge of the Celtics. Illustration by Delaney Hooper / Mass Media Staff. the league outside of airing its A. Smith and Max Kellerman will Fournier can take some offensive Magic Receive: Wendell games, and they struggled to gain be having any lively debates about pressure off of Carter Jr., Otto Porter Jr., and for the playoffs this season. The Rockets, on the other hand, could have gotten prominence in a changing media whether Auston Matthews or Alex and Jaylen Brown. The best part two first-round picks Another big trade was Victor weren’t as smart. To be fair, from the 76ers if landscape. Ovechkin is the best goal scorer in about this that they didn’t have to This is honestly a very Oladipo going to the Miami Oladipo being public about going they wanted, but instead, they are ESPN is, in many ways, an the NHL, the money that ESPN is Photograph of and Bill Clement. Photo courtesy of ESPN via RMNB. give up much. While Jeff Teague good trade for both teams, as the Heat. to Miami made it hard for them, left with a team that is going to “influencer” of sports culture; what paying will force them to at least has been playing better as of late, Magic get lots of future assets Heat Receive: Victor because other teams weren’t be bad for a while. they talk about on their shows, like mention the NHL more often than own rights. As someone who has leader’s massive social media history: Wayne Gretzky passing generally he has been having a including Wendell Carter Jr. who Oladipo going to trade away much to get These have been some of SportsCenter, First Take, and others basically never (as was the case for traveled to multiple continents, I apparatus behind them cannot be Gordie Howe for the most goals down season. Fournier will most is a nice young player that can Houston Rockets Receive: half a season of Oladipo. It just the biggest trades before the influences what the culture at large almost 20 years). One of the NHL’s can tell you for a fact that people seen as anything but a positive. in NHL history, Mario Lemieux’s likely come off the bench and contribute to winning basketball. Avery Bradley, Kelly Olynyk, gets worse when you look back trade deadline. Many teams look talks about. Can LeBron and the biggest problems has not only around the world know who those ESPN will begin airing NHL first goal in his first game back score a bunch of points while This sets up Orlando for a nice and a first-round pick at the James Harden trade and much different today, some in Lakers repeat? Will the Patriots’ been a lack of national exposure, guys are, regardless of whether games in the fall of 2021. While from his battle with cancer, Steve Tatum and Brown are on the rebuild. On the other hand, the Oladipo has been very public look at how they ended up. They good ways and others not so free-agent splurge get them back but a chronic inability to market they actually watch basketball or one can only guess what the hosts Yzerman’s double-overtime goal bench. Bulls get a second all-star along in his interest to go to Miami, got a bunch of first-round picks, much (sorry, Rockets fans.) into contention? Are the Texans their star players. Part of this is not. As far as the average American or presentation will look like, I in the 1996 Western Conference Second trade: with Zach Lavine. This team and in this trade, he gets what he which are probably not going to Regardless, I am excited to see actually dumb enough to trade due to the sport of hockey’s team- might know, Edmonton Oilers only request two things: 1) That semifinals, and countless others. Celtics Receive: Luke gets another player they can wants. Honestly, Miami could be valuable because the Brooklyn how the new players gel in their Deshaun Watson? But you almost first mentality, and the old adage, superstar Connor McDavid might awesome theme music (if you’ve Re-engaging with the worldwide Kornet and Mo Wagner lean on for consistent scoring. have been patient and waited for Nets are good, and Oladipo was new situations. never hear things like, “Are the “It’s about the logo on front of the as well be the Canadian secretary heard it, you know what it is), leader might end with being one of Receive: And Aminu brings some needed him in free agency, but I guess traded away for two older guys Lightning the odds-on favorite to jersey, not the name on the back.” of agriculture. For a sport that which would get you instantly the best things that ever happened Daniel Theis, and defense to this young offensive- it’s better safe than sorry. This is that are not going to help you repeat as Stanley Cup champions?” Think of the biggest stars in struggles to give “highlights’’ to pumped for some nighttime NHL to the NHL. You might say they Troy Brown Jr. minded team. You can look for a good trade for the Heat because rebuild. They could have kept “Are the Maple Leafs improved the NBA: LeBron James, Kawhi a general public that increasingly action; and, 2) The indispensable never should’ve left in the first Chicago to make a strong push they didn’t have to give up much. Caris LeVert, or they probably enough to make a deep playoff Leonard, Kevin Durant, Giannis thrives on quick, 30 second Twitter Gary Thorne. The man whose place. run?” “Are the Islanders for real, or Antetokounmpo, etc.; those guys videos, or even shorter TikToks or voice narrated so many of the just a regular-season novelty?”, et aren’t just stars, but brands in their Snapchats, having the worldwide most significant moments in NHL Champions League Quarter-Finals Matthew Reiad tournament looking one step bad blood between Liverpool to Liverpool to win this tie. has looked strong; however, Opinions Editor closer to the final, teams will and Real Madrid, particularly Prediction: Liverpool wins domestically they have looked be making sure to field their between Sergio Ramos and 4–3 troublesome. With an attack Bruins stumble to the midway point of the season Europe’s premier soccer strongest eleven and try to make Mohamed Salah. After Sergio Manchester City vs. Borussia consisting of Neymar, Di Maria, tournament is back again, with it into the semi-finals. Ramos seemed to have Dortmund and Mbappe, Bayern’s high Jonathan Hopkins production at all from any of the some very interesting teams Real Madrid vs. Liverpool intentionally injured Mohamed Once again, Manchester City line may cause Bayern some Sports Editor other lines. After David Krejci entering the last eight of the Both teams look like Salah during the game, Salah is gifted with a seemingly easy issues with PSG’s extremely The Boston Bruins have (17 points) and Nick Ritchie (15 tournament. Without any fans shadows of their former selves, will have a point to prove during quarter-final tie, but Dortmund quick forwards. With Mauricio officially made it to the midway points), there is a pretty large dip in in the stadiums as of yet, many with both performing poorly this game. Anyone who has seen could be a black horse in this Pochettino’s experience taking point in the season, and it is safe production. It also doesn’t help that stadiums that would ensure in their domestic leagues and Salah play against his former tournament with the extreme a team to a Champions League to say that it has been nothing less Krejci has once again had several home victories for their teams not showing spectacular form team Chelsea knows that Salah giftedness of Jadon Sancho final, Bayern may be in a tough than a bumpy ride thus far. The different wingers this season due now look like empty shells of so far in the tournament. In a plays best when he has a point to and Erling Haaland. With both position. I see PSG winning this B’s currently sit in fourth place to various injuries or just poor play. their former selves. With each replay of the 2018 Champions prove. Over two legs, this could youngsters potentially out of the one. in the East division and are only a Jake DeBrusk is typically one of team entering this stage of the League Final, there is definitely go any way, but I give the edge door this summer or the next, Prediction: PSG 4–4 (PSG few points away from being on the those wingers, but due to injuries they will be looking to catch the wins on away goals) outside looking in when it comes and the fact that he has just seven eye of huge European teams. FC Porto vs. Chelsea FC to the playoffs. Fortunately, due to points in 21 games, he has found This may cause them to play As underdogs making it past COVID-19 the Bruins have several himself on the trade as the far beyond their actual ability extremely difficult opponents in games in hand over the teams that trade deadline approaches. might suggest, as a result of the the round of 16, both teams will surround them in the playoffs, so With the trade deadline high stakes in their personal consider themselves lucky to still there is still time for the Bruins to looming on April 12, it is time careers. Under Pep Guardiola, be in the tournament. Porto’s regain their identity as a top team in for the Bruins to begin browsing this current Manchester City has amazing performance against the the East division. options that could help the B’s looked extremely strong, and I weak wall of Juventus put them The biggest obstacle the go on a deep playoff run. I have see a Manchester City win based through, and Chelsea pushed Bruins have had to endure this seen several rumors of late saying purely on their amazing recent through a six man defense of season has been a plethora of that the Bruins could be in on form both in their domestic Atletico to find themselves in injuries. On the defensive end, the a defenseman come the trade league and in Europe. a quarter-final. I see Chelsea Bruins have been without Brandon deadline. If you ask me, as long as Prediction: Manchester City winning this tie based purely on Carlo, Jeremy Lauzon and Kevan the Bruins defensemen get healthy, wins 6–2 their better squad and money Miller, all of which have played they should not need any help Don Sweeney of the Bruins. Illustration by Delaney Hooper / Mass Media Staff. Bayern Munich vs. Paris St. spent buying great talent. a significant role in the Bruins D on the defensive end. The Bruins Germain Prediction: Chelsea FC wins corps. The Bruins have been left need help with scoring, and they championship window. people in the stands. This should remain in good position to make a In a replay of the 2020 3–1 with fringe NHL defensemen in need someone who can play on the On a bit of a lighter note, the add a bit of a much-needed boost playoff push. The biggest keys to Champions League final, current With each team hoping their place. second line. If the Bruins can’t get Bruins will be welcoming back fans to the Bruins skaters, as having a the second half of the season will be holders Bayern will hope to do a for a place in the semi-finals, Despite the many injuries any consistent secondary scoring, to the TD Garden on Thursday, crowd present at games could help to get healthy and to add a top six double against PSG and secure this round is sure to bring some on the defensive end, it is the then they can say goodbye to any March 25 against the New York swing momentum in the Bruins forward that can score. If the Bruins their place in the semi-finals. upsets, and it will be very offensive end where the problems championship aspirations they may Islanders. The TD Garden will favor when playing at home. can get those two things done, they However, this will be no easy interesting to see. truly lie. Outside of the top line of have had for this year, which may be allowing 12 percent capacity, Despite the issues the Bruins will be in position to compete for Eight of the 1,440 draw balls prepared. Copyright UEFA, uploaded for commentary. task. Under the new manager, the Bruins, we haven’t seen much very well be the final year of their which will equal about 2,000 have had to face this year, they still the cup this season. Mauricio Pochettino, PSG Fresh parsley. Photo by Maya Martinez / Mass Media Staff. 8 Health & Wellness Arts & Lifestyle 9 The good and bad of diets The SNL writers’ room Mikayla Mackay the increase of fat in your food completely. Fiona Broadie come to you. Then, you must work, but probably not. On the at SNL consist of Colin Jost, essential to a production seems Health & Wellness Editor and decrease of carbohydrates. Furthermore, this diet is Arts & Lifestyle Editor be brutally cruel to your own other hand, putting a bunch of Michael Che, Kent Sublette and extremely satisfying work. The usual keto diet calls for great for specific health needs. I have long been intrigued writing and cut out everything comedy writers in the same room Anna Drezen. Colin Jost and Many are wondering how Dieting has come a long way intaking five percent of calories For example, keto has been by the SNL writers’ room. that is only funny to you, and to write together is like trying Michael Che are well-known SNL is producing now, during a from its origins. Deriving from from carbohydrates (2). This studied and reported to help Saturday Night Live has been not anyone else. Then, you must to start a fire with damp wood for their weekly skit called pandemic. The answers are fairly the Greek word “diatia,” the can be from non-starchy and reduce seizures in kid and young an influential force in my be brave and present it to the and many matches at the same “Weekend Update,” where they simple. All the staff has to get Greeks understood “the whole low-carb vegetables. Then, you adult eplipetic patients. It is also life, stirring my interest in world—and most of the time, it time—it’ll probably burn for a use jokes to translate recent news tested for COVID-19 frequently, way of living focused on self- are supposed to take 20 percent a popular diet for bodybuilders comedic writing: the intricacies is still not funny. little bit! In this strange analogy, to the audience. and everyone wears masks control and eating in moderation” of calories from protein, which and endurance athletes to intake and genius behind it. Often Saturday Night Live the damp wood represents this Though there are many other and social distances within the (1). The Greeks believed in the includes things like egg, meat, fat in a short amount of time (2). overlooked as a genre, comedic attempts to ease the difficulties strange and confusing modern wonderful writers at SNL, it production (unless the camera connection of the mind, soul, and cheese (2). Lastly, the rest of Now, let’s discuss the cons writing is arguably the most of writing humor by employing we live in. This is an important would be tedious to list them all, is rolling). The writers’ room and body. If one was not healthy, the 75 percent of calories should of keto. Due to the specifics of difficult form of writing there multiple comedic geniuses to context, for it is harder to create because most of their names are itself has changed enormously. then that meant in consequence come from fats. This can include this diet, some find it hard to is, for it is often the case that work together in writing skits. laughs when people are anxious totally unknown to the public. Now, a lot of collaboration the others were not healthy. Then oils, nuts, avocados, flax seeds, sustain and keep up with. Many one can either write it naturally This strategy is remarkably or depressed by a pandemic or This is the tragedy and magic on skits happens using Zoom. we saw the first ever best-selling and so on. give up at the start or halfway or simply cannot write it at all. effective, because it expedites ineffective government (although of being a writer for a television Additionally, when writers diet cookbook written by Italian It is known that your body through before they get to Salad greens with tomato. Photo courtesy of toyohara on Flickr. Humor is a tricky thing, because the process of cutting out what’s suddenly, far more important!). production: You are the essential wish to work in the same room humanist Bartolomeo Sacchi in takes carbohydrates and turns experience the full real results of it is destroyed by effort and not funny, and creates a higher The cast of the SNL writers’ core of the show, but you will they must wear masks and sit 1474 (1). This later inspired the them into glucose for energy. So keto. Another difficulty with this basically the same, except for and integrated. For example, created by accident or in a spark likelihood that something funny room is important to highlight, likely never be famous because feet apart, which undoubtedly famous piece “How to Live One with the keto diet, “when you diet is making sure you intake the inclusion of fish and seafood. someone with an iron deficiency of an idea. You cannot force “the will spark. Putting a comedy because they are all geniuses your face is not on screen. For makes rapport more difficult. Hundred Years—Discourses cut carbs from your diet, you the right amount of calories Then, veganism eliminates may have to take a higher dose funny” in anything—it kills the writer in a room alone is like and important to the mission of some (such as myself), this is an Nevertheless, the jokes must on the Sober Life” by Alvise switch to burning fatty acids, and nutrients for you and your not only meat, but any animal of iron supplements while on laugh. Instead, in humor, you trying to start a fire with one comedy in their own way. ideal situation, for being famous continue. Without laughter, we Luigi in 1558. This work is still or ketones” (2). This process is body. A lot of people struggle to product. This is where the other this type of diet. Other popular must sit back and let the ideas match and damp wood—it may Currently, the head writers seems stress-inducing, and being are lost. referred to today and gives us called ketosis and it usually takes properly plan their diet and face two diets differ, as vegetarians supplements taken on this diet insight on the “Ancient Greek about three weeks for ketosis to calorie depletion and nutrient and pescatarians can eat eggs and include b12, omega 3, calcium, principles of moderation to show begin. deficiency while on keto. I dairy products if they wish. and vitamin D. Lana Del Rey: “Chemtrails Over the Country Club” that a healthy lifestyle starts with So what has some people also learned while researching Some pros of a plant- If you want to make the a healthy diet” (1). raving about this diet? What has that “some people experience based diet include improved transition into veganism, Fiona Broadie seen, mmm…” And in “Wild for her southern twang. Zella As time passed, diets some concerned? dehydration on the keto diet cardiovascular health, reduced vegetarian and pescatarian diets Arts & Lifestyle Editor At Heart,” she sings, “I left Day takes inspiration from evolved with the discoveries of The biggest pro of this diet because they’re eradicating carbon footprint, lower may be a great start for you and Lana Del Rey’s highly Calabasas, escaped all the ashes the likes of Stevie Nicks, with proteins, carbs, vitamins, and is the actual weight loss people glycogen, which holds water, total cholesterol, improved can allow you to adjust in your anticipated new album, / Ran into the dark / And it made soulful tunes that stream into so forth. Today we now have a have experienced. Keto dieters from their bloodstream” (2). neurological functioning, and own time. All in all, with the “Chemtrails Over the Country me wild, wild, wild at heart.” psychedelia. Weyes Blood is variety of diets and food products have reported losing their desired The list of concerns and managed weight (3). right research, you can definitely Club,” was released on March It’s not surprising that Del Rey an indie songwriter who has for different kinds of health weight and even saying they difficulties goes on, and I would Arguably, a plant-based find the best way to integrate this 19, 2021. Not only is the title is alluding to her past in this new performed with Del Rey in the needs and desires. I wanted to have more energy than they used recommend you do your own diet is a great option for mostly plant-based diet into your life. of the album intriguing, but album, for like many, she has past. All three of these featured evaluate some different kinds of to. There have also been reports research before partaking on the everyone. Many people get Again, this can be said the album cover draws interest likely not done much in the last artists have a lot in common: diets and discuss their pros and of decreased hunger, which some keto journey. turned off of this type of lifestyle, for all diets. It is extremely as well: it is black and white year. they’re all relatively unknown cons for anyone who needs help people still experience on other Moving on, I also wanted however, due to personal factors important to understand your and rather retro-looking. The However, the artist did female singers whose names finding what would work best for restricted diets. This diet also to discuss the pescatarian, such as tradition, overall comfort, body and its needs, before album covers the range of a receive some negative feedback have been attached to “indie them. allows for you to indulge more vegetarian, and vegan diets. convenience, and so forth (3). partaking on arguably intense few genres: indie, alternative last year when she wore a very pop,” “bedroom pop,” and “soft To begin, the first diet I want in the foods most people love These diets are pretty similar, However, some health diets such as keto and veganism. rock, and what has been deemed improper-looking mask when rock.” Perhaps Del Rey sees to talk about is the ketogenic to eat such as butter, red meat, with certain products being taken conditions may call for things You can check with your doctor “folktronica,” a relatively new meeting fans in October. She her younger self in these female diet, better known as the keto fish, and cheese (2). Other diets away as you go from each. The that this diet may not be able and nutritionist to discuss the genre that mixes themes of defended herself on Twitter, artists and wishes to give them a diet. This diet is more unique not only restrict these types of vegetarian diet eliminates all to give naturally, without best diets for you, while staying folk music such as acoustic saying that the mask actually leg up in the music industry by than others as it focuses more on foods, but eliminate them almost meat products. Pescatarian is possible supplements being used safe and healthy. instruments with electronic beats had an invisible layer of plastic featuring them on this album. and rhythms. Folktronica was on the inside that people could Three features is indeed an popularized by one Taylor Swift not see, and therefore it was unusually high number for Del through her albums “Folklore” effective. Rey, who normally features no Wellness check and “Evermore,” though it is Mask scandal or no, Del one on her albums. important to note that she did Cover art for Lana Del Rey’s new album “Chemtrails over the Country Club.” Copy- Rey has certainly been on I would fully and Mikayla Mackay plan should be for the rest of My tutor and I talked about with traumatic events that you now and have had no luck, so invent the genre. right Interscope and Polydor Records, uploaded for commentary/review. the receiving end of adoring confidently recommend this Health & Wellness Editor the semester. I reorganized my things they once struggled with may have experienced or are the counseling center has been a Perhaps Lana Del Rey natural sounds (like car keys new album allude to her past— attention since the release album to fans of Lana Del Rey’s As we pass our midterms agenda which I had neglected to and overcame, which motivated experiencing while you are very important resource for me. is taking notes from Taylor jingling, a singing brook, both her younger life experiences of her album. The title track past music—for she does not and reach the halfway point of use the past month or so. Making me to want to do the same. studying at UMass Boston. And It was much harder to do alone, Swift’s 2020 successes, for their splashing water), her deep and and old flings and romances. For has racked up over thirty five sway too much from the script. this semester, it is a good time or reorganizing an agenda might Moreover, another great although they cannot provide so I appreciate their professional genres match—and the timeline angelic voice, and her classic instance, in “White Dress,” she million streams on Spotify—and I would also recommend that for a wellness check. At this be a great way for you to visually resource UMass Boston provides long-term counseling, they do help. I would highly recommend certainly adds up. Regardless, swing into higher notes. It is sings, “Down in Orlando, I was everyone is talking about it. The you add it to your romantic and point, students should know see what is due and when, so you us with is the counseling center. gather many different therapy you reach out if you are finding Del Rey is a success of her own undoubtedly classic Lana Del only nineteen / Down at the men album features Nikki Lane, Zella driving playlists, and at least what path they are on for their don’t miss any important dates Although this isn’t an academic institutions and options that yourself in a bad mental space. and should be analyzed as such. Rey—reminding your ears of her in music business conference Day, and Weyes Blood. Nikki give it a chance. Perhaps it is not final grades and overall progress. and assignments. resource, it is just as important you can refer to and use. I am Again, I believe your mental and The title track of Del Rey’s old hit “Ride.” / I only mention it ‘cause it Lane is a relatively unknown original, but it is beautiful. Of course, these grades can Furthermore, I also have to use. Many of us, especially currently using the counseling emotional health are important new album features interesting Many of the lyrics in this was such a scene / And I felt pop singer, popular in the South change with hard work and the taken time to use the resources at this point, are struggling center to find a long-term and should not have to be proper communication with your UMass Boston provides for with things such as depression therapist for me. So I will write sacrificed for your academics. professor. However, whether students, such as their academic and anxiety, which most of the an article in the future with Arguably, with a healthier mind Legends never die... but should they? you are at the right place in your support services. UMass time can hinder our academic updates from this search for and soul, you will produce better studies or working to catch up, Boston offers academic support performance. The counseling those who are interested. school work in the end. Kyle Makkas technique is still being advanced, but celebrities in the next decade could very industry are sure to be having, if not it is important to assess where programs such as tutoring and center can help with these I have been searching for a Arts Writer these characters looking fake isn’t what is well be some sort of “Greatest Hits’ from now, then soon. It looks like the legend you are mentally, emotionally, workshops to help any students types of struggles and can help long-term therapist for a while “All things shall pass”. It’s an old controversial about the process. film’s past. of James Dean may never die, but is this and physically. Arguably, who need it. It is a free resource saying that will never lose relevance. When this was announced, many What does this mean for up and immortality or grave robbing? maintaining your health in all and should be taken advantage Right? actors took to Twitter to speak out against coming actors? There’s really no way to three of these components will of. I understand a lot of students Well … perhaps it will. it. Chris Evans, the actor who plays know at the moment. It could put them out naturally produce better work either fail to realize they have There was a time where an actor, America, tweeted, “Maybe we can of work, or it may end up doing nothing and results in school. these kinds of resources or are being human, would one day retire or get a computer to paint us a new Picasso. at all. We’ll have to keep our eyes open For me, midterms were hesitant to reach out for help. As pass away. One day you’d have to say Or write a couple new John Lennon for the answer to that. As to the fate of difficult. It took a lot out of a Dean’s List student, I must say goodbye. However, that day is gone. For tunes”. Zelda Williams, the daughter of this one movie, that’s also unclear. It was me to balance all of the school the academic support programs example, James Dean passed away in the late Robin Williams, equated this supposed to come out last year, but the work and studying I had to do, are still extremely helpful. 1955, decades ago. He only filmed three process to puppeteering. The audience pandemic put that on hold (as it’s done to while working full time. Spring Talking to my advisor and also movies in his lifetime, but his impact was may see someone’s body, but its actions practically everything else). To add onto vacation gave me a very much meeting with a tutor has lifted a enormous. Instead of solely living on are being controlled by someone else. the uncertainties, it is also impossible to needed, yet short break to relax lot of unnecessary anxiety and through his legacy, a movie titled Finding It’s worth mentioning that James know how James Dean himself would and reorganize. A week was not worry off of me. These tutors can Jack was announced in 2019 that would Dean’s family supports this decision, and have felt about this. The movie takes place enough and I know many of you not only help you with content ‘star’ him. views this as his fourth movie. All of this during the end of the Vietnam war, an can relate. you are not fully comprehending, How is this being accomplished? is completely done with the permission era the actor did not live to see. It’s like Since returning from spring but they can also offer more Mad science? Witchcraft? The answer is of the people with the most right to wondering what Shakespeare would have break, I have planned out the personal insight and advice. simply technology. The process is called take offense. Still, this one act seems to thought of “Avengers: Endgame.” We can rest of my courses to fully I was able to learn some new digital recreation, and this is not the first open a ‘Pandora’s Box’ of sorts. CMG guess, but there’s too many differences to understand what I need to do studying and planning techniques time something like this has been done. worldwide, the company representing know for certain. and what I am behind in. This and methods, which so far have Paul Walker’s brothers filmed some of his James Dean, also represents many other Regardless of what your thoughts on has definitely eased some of my made a huge difference. It also scenes in Furious 7, with VFX putting his deceased celebrities. Neil Armstrong may the subject may be, it is undeniable that anxiety, as before I felt more gave me a moment to realize that face onto their bodies. Peter Cushing was be starring in a movie a few years from we are witnessing the start of something Photograph of James Dean posing for a fan. confused and lost as to what my I am not alone in my struggles. A day planner used along with notes to manage exams and stress due to the work. inserted into a Star Wars movie filmed now. There could be a Superman sequel new. Whether we should embrace it Photo by Maya Martinez / Mass Media Staff. Courtesy of John Irving on Flickr. decades after he died. The realism of the starring Christopher Reeve. The biggest or fear it is a debate many in the film 10 Arts & Lifestyle Opinion 11 Adaptations: selling out or making bank? White liberal privilege Katrina Sanville writes: of becoming worthy adaptations. film rather than the characters, development and childhood. The Matthew Reiad then went ahead and posted Black racist. It is my experience that race, gender, and culture, as well factors, but should include a whole Arts Writer “Books often lead to movie As Noah Gittell of The Guardian going so far as to disregard basic Harry Potter and The Lord of Opinions Editor Lives Matter and Stop Asian Hate. anytime a person of color isn’t as factors such as empirical data, host of factors such as personal “The Hunger Games,” adaptations, and so much the writes: character traits such as age and the Rings movies are critically White liberals have undeniable progressive, they are considered to psychology, and sociology. If a choice, childhood upbringing, and “Harry Potter,” “The Lord of the better for sparking a fire toward “More often than not, it’s Annabeth’s signature blonde acclaimed, and Game of Thrones The following article is based privilege, from the likes of Elizabeth be uneducated, and honestly, I find person of color is of a low-income personal cultural norms. Rings,” “Six of Crows”—book to both industries—if a movie [movie to stage adaptations] an hair. As Willing Davidson for has become a cultural staple on my own personal experience Warren and her pathetic attempts to this repulsive. No, I am not ignorant background, it is unethical and It is my experience that many film adaptations are all over the gets more people to read, great; expensive attempt to cash in on Slate said: and one of the most popular and is not meant to paint all white claim Native American heritage, to because I am a capitalist. I am not wrong to just assume that it is white people complain about racial silver screen. Looking away the if avid readers get to see their a successful product with little “The movie replaces television shows of all time. liberals with a broad brush. Rather, Joe Biden and his racist comments ignorant because I am not a strong completely a result of their skin issues and then subsequently turn screen and toward the stage, film beloved characters on the big- thought given to whether the character with plot, and the result Instead, the directors, I write this to inform people of the towards the Black community. supporter of critical race theory. I color. While income and wealth are around and attempt to invalidate to musical and play adaptations screen, that’s a boon, too.” story lends itself to the musical lands with a wet flop.” screenwriters, and other film extreme privilege held by many White liberals overwhelm much of have beliefs that may be against the generational issues, many migrants my lived experiences as a child of have become just as prevalent. Live theatre often gets this form.” Is the answer to stop creators should focus on working white liberals. public political discourse and have norm, and that should be accepted do financially well in this nation. two immigrant parents. While I For fans, this could be appealing, treatment too. Musicals and plays Though some adaptations adaptations all together? with authors and even look to “How can you hate your own repeatedly attempted to silence and celebrated. In fact, diversity According to Bloomberg, Nigerian consider myself privileged to live but the rise in adaptations such as like “Groundhog Day,” “To Kill are able to stand the test of Not entirely. Though most fan forums for what fans of skin color?” I have been asked and condemn people of color, of beliefs is much more important immigrants do extremely well in America and attend a university, these leaves many wondering the a Mockingbird,” “Beetlejuice,” time, many fall flat. If a director adaptations seem to fail at these adaptations would like to this specific question many times such as myself, who follow non- than diversity of something as in the United States: “Nigerian- my life by no means has been same thing—are producers and “Mrs. Doubtfire,” and “Moulin chooses to favor characters portraying the original media see. For example, some authors by progressive white liberals. My progressive political ideologies. surface level as skin color. We Americans, for instance, have a easy, and the road my parents directors selling out for a quick Rouge!,” as well as Disney over the plot, the adaptation to new audiences, some hit the of the original work are more answer, constant and sturdy as my However, their attempts to oppress should be celebrating the diversity median household income well took to get to this position was buck, or making a wise profit off classics such as “Aladdin,” could be incredibly boring. mark and transcend into their hands-on in the creation of the political convictions, is: “I don’t.” us with their privilege will not go of religion, culture, ideology and above the American average, and extremely difficult. White liberals of devoted fans and an already “Frozen,” and “The Lion King” However—as with the case of own self-standing franchise. adaptation—such as Jenny Han, White liberals, throughout my unnoticed anymore. not just the color someone’s skin above the average of many white should always feel comfortable well-liked media? see adaptations for the Great many adaptations—the plot “The Wizard of Oz” began as an author of “To All the Boys experience espousing unpopular happens to be. and Asian groups, such as those of discussing their opinions. However, Though book-to-movie White Way. While some of these is chosen over the characters, adaptation of the L. Frank Baum I’ve Loved Before” and “The political and economic beliefs, “You don’t know what you’re Not everything under the sun Dutch or Korean descent.” (1) And sometimes, their attempts to silence adaptations have been in film adaptations, such as “The Lion without realizing the characters novel of the same name, for Summer I Turned Pretty,” who have berated, harassed, and talking about, you’re ignorant.” is related to race. Let me reiterate while race still plays an extremely and discourage non-liberal talking just about as long as film itself King,” “Kinky Boots,” “The and their development are example, but now has become a not only worked as an executive questioned the fundamental nature While I’m not saying people that. Not everything is about race. important role in modern economic points are noted and will not be has existed, the genre has seen Wiz!” and “Legally Blonde,” crucial to moving the plot along. classic film all on its own. Many producer, but served in helping of my character. White liberals of color can’t be ignorant, white Economic issues, while undeniably and political discourse, basic tolerated any longer. a boom in the past ten to twenty transcend their original film A prime example of this had Disney movies have been based with writing the script and have belittled my concern for the people trying to silence me linked to race, are not solely a economic factors such as income years. Part of this may be due to and become their own separate been the “Percy Jackson” films, on fairy tales, and have become approved the casting for “To genocide of Christians currently saying I’m uneducated seems race problem. Economic issues statistics and household wealth the boom in Young Adult fiction. piece of media, most fall short which focused on the plot of the a critical part of many children’s All the Boys.” Rick Riordan, occurring in the Middle East and both rude and can be considered are intersectional, consisting of cannot just be boiled down to racial The genre of YA Fiction that author of the “Percy Jackson” has taken over many bookstores series, has shared photos of today began to rise in the 1980s, him working on the upcoming with authors like Judy Blume Disney+ adaptation of the middle How do we balance cancel culture with accountability? and books like “The Chocolate grade series. Ady Harris-Fried War,” but once “Harry Potter By having the authors work ‘canceled’: Chris Brown, Shane culture inhibit people’s ability phrasing in the past, they could be But I don’t know how to navigate Copy Editor and the Philosopher’s Stone” had on the adaptations, fans of the Dawson, J.K. Rowling, Jeffree Star, to learn and grow as humans? If canceled for it. Where do we draw the process of allowing people the been released in 1997, the genre original media can create a sense On Thursday, March 18, Jake Paul, etc. Some celebrities, every person who makes a mistake the line between using situational opportunity to educate themselves changed completely. of trust towards the new version Teen Vogue publisher Condé Nast like James Charles or Taylor Swift, is to be canceled for their actions, context as an explanation but not an and become better people, and not Once “Harry Potter” of their favorite series. Fans can announced that incoming magazine have experienced being canceled then is there anyone who remains excuse? be held irredeemably accountable excelled in bookstores and box trust that the media is staying editor, Alexi McCammond, would for only a temporary amount of uncanceled? It goes without saying that for the offensive behaviors they offices, movie producers saw the true to what they know, but just not be joining the staff, and time. Other celebrities, like Kylie I remember being in middle racist behavior is never excusable, previously exhibited. Young Adult genre as profitable. changed to fit the new format— instead would be parting ways Jenner or Ellen DeGeneres, get school when the r-slur was no matter the situation, context, or Do you think that Teen Vogue After “Harry Potter’s” movies whether this is film or the stage. with the magazine. This decision, called out constantly for partaking commonly used, and it was time period. But, as Graeme Wood was right in parting ways with came out, the book to movie Adaptations in media will which Alexi McCammond claims in racist or homophobic behaviors, popular to use the word “gay” as believes, should we give people Alexi McCammond? How do you adaptation genre saw a boom, continue to exist as long as a was mutually agreed upon (1), and yet they never actually being synonymous with “bad” or the chance to educate and redeem think society should navigate the with films like “Twilight,” “The format continues to be profitable. came after the Teen Vogue staff experience being canceled. The “stupid”. Of course, both of these themselves from their behavior as terrain between holding people Hunger Games,” “Divergent,” Whether it’s a New York Times discovered racist tweets she had entire phenomenon is confusing, to terms are incredibly hurtful and teenagers? Or should we forever accountable and ostracizing them “City of Bones,” and “Love, Bestseller turned into the next made at the age of 17, where she say the least. offensive and should not be used. hold them accountable for their for their behavior? If you have an Rosie” all within the span of five Hollywood blockbuster, a cult made fun of Asian’s “swollen eyes” Where do we draw the line However, using such language in behavior, regardless of age? I do opinion or idea, send me an email years. These franchises became classic movie from the ‘80s and complained about her “stupid between holding people accountable this time was normalized; now, if not think that being 17 (or any age) at [email protected] so we money pits, and film and book made into a less-than-perfect asian T.A” (2). In 2019, eight and ‘canceling’ them? Does cancel one is discovered to have used such is an explanation for being racist. can talk about it further! marketing teams capitalized musical, or a TV show or movie years after the posts, McCammond off the ever-growing market adapted into a book to develop apologized for the “past, insensitive that is the teenage generation. on the existing plot and appeal tweets” she had made, and she said Teenagers will often spend what to younger audiences, this that they are not a reflection of her little money they have from genre of media has existed as current views or beliefs. Despite allowances, jobs, or holidays on long essentially as long as film apologizing almost two years ago, merchandise from their favorite has, and will continue well into McCammond is still parting ways media, these movies and books the future. While many dread with Teen Vogue, stating “my included. another adaptation, and yearn past tweets have overshadowed Not only this, but the two for something original, the best the work I’ve done to highlight mediums feed off each other. way to combat these naysayers the people and issues that I care Many fans interested in the would be to stay true to the about… I should not have tweeted movie will read the book first, original text, all the while adding what I did, and I have taken full in order to get the full story—as small changes to give bits of responsibility for that” (1). well as to say they read the book originality. With this, not only before seeing the movie—and will original fans remain happy, Graeme Wood, a writer for preexisting book fans will get to but new fans can get the best The Atlantic, published an article compare how they imagined their experience possible, with a few titled “America Has Forgotten How favorite characters to the casting. new points added in for interest. to Forgive” about the McCammond As Jen Doll for The Atlantic Paramount Theatre in Boston, MA. Photo by Dom Ferreira / Mass Media Staff. situation, in which he discusses why he disagrees with Teen Vogue’s decision to part ways with McCammond due to her tweets. His article explains that the entire point of being a teenager is to make mistakes and then have the opportunity to correct and learn from them. He says that if Teen Vogue “does not exist to celebrate this period of still-expungeable error, then it may as well be calling for the abolition of the teenage years altogether” (3). He also argues that McCammond did apologize for her tweets, which should count for something. Although Wood does not call it this directly in his article, he is debating the modern problem of cancel culture. Cancel culture is APRIL 8TH - 18TH essentially a form of ostracism WICKEDQUEER.ORG that has a lot to do with social The iconic Vogue Beyonce Edition, among others. Photo by Maya Martinez / Mass Media Staff. media. Many celebrities have been