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Matt Geiger | Entertainment Reporter couldn’t be more different from the one “Sound of Metal,” much like the community we’re used to, in which the deaf aren’t given it represents, is not asking for special the representation they’ve deserved and in treatment. As a film, it’s asking to be taken which we take for granted the things they seriously, but not to be treated as any cope without every day. But again, it’s not different or more important than the other the kind of film that shames the viewer for films currently being released. how they’ve viewed the deaf community Which is perhaps why it’s so surprising thus far. If anything, Marder’s decision that it’s been released in a year in which to use the process of going deaf as a lens the limited number of high-profile releases through which to tell a rehab story is just would suggest that smaller-scale releases another way in which he allows us to identify are expected to demand more attention. something about ourselves in a community It strikes a particularly profound balance many of us don’t know how to treat. between pride and humility that allows it to We’re living in a time in history in which treat its subject with just the right amount we are discovering new and thought- of dignity without ever compromising its provoking ways film is able to reflect our ability to do the same for the audience. ever-changing landscape, which is why In doing so, it achieves something rarely it’s all the more startling how “Sound of seen in the midst of an uncertain social Metal” manages to be thought-provoking landscape: catharsis. on an entirely different level. The film’s The world is quite different once you mesmerizing sound design and its hear it through the ears of heavy metal exclusive employment of subtitles do drummer, Ruben, who suddenly and more than their part in putting the viewer without warning, begins to feel his hearing in Ruben’s shattered headspace. It’s an rapidly deteriorating. The most gratifying immersive experience having the chance to part of this expository revelation is that comprehend such a life-altering upheaval writer and director Darius Marder, who that arrives without notice. Not only this, PHOTO BY AMAZON co-wrote the film with his brother, Abraham but the moments in which it abruptly shifts he makes, there’s a compelling tenderness Marder, attempts to universalize the process from Ruben’s perspective to our own are to the character, and Ahmed’s realization of of hearing loss by treating Ruben as a victim “ “Sound of Metal” just as powerful, resulting in a brilliant him, that’s hard to resist. He knows what he of grief in all of its stages. There’s his initial juxtaposition between what Ruben has doesn’t want to have happen to him, but this possesses a quiet denial, as evidenced by his continuing to lost and what he is learning to accept. This doesn’t quite fully inform how he intends to perform against his doctor’s wishes. There’s juxtaposition also reinforces the all-too handle the steps he’s required to take; this authenticity, working his anger, bargaining and depression as real truth that Ruben’s story is just one of uncertainty and mystery is precisely what he reluctantly submits to the principles of directly with the deaf many, but the path to recovery is one that is makes his performance one of the best and his new normal a life under the guidance uniquely his. most human. of deaf veteran Joe (a compassionate Paul community in order to The finished product amounts to Ahmed’s magnetic presence makes for a Raci) and the rehabilitation center he runs. something entirely original and dynamic, fascinating interplay between himself and achieve its thematic Finally, in his own way, he learns to accept a film that treads new ground in Raci, whose interactions drive home the what he’s lost and like the doctor suggested representation while doing so in a way that film’s meditation on addiction and control. desires.” preserve what he still has. feels lived in and doesn’t talk down to the Ruben’s greatest struggle is one for control There truthfully is no one else who — Matt Geiger — unfamiliar. It fights angst with sensitivity, and stability. As a non-deaf actor playing could’ve played Ruben better than Riz Entertainment Reporter resulting in a new island of storytelling with a deaf character, Ahmed understands Ahmed, who learned American Sign some bountiful resources hidden beneath the inherent differences between the two made him invincible. His control was only Language for the role. He brings an the surface. We can only hope to use these circumstances and uses that knowledge to regained after he made the most difficult understated relatability to the character as resources to continue the graceful path that convey the fronts that Ruben can’t help but decision to finally relinquish it. he tries to do what anyone would in a state “Sound of Metal” has laid out. Whatever put up for himself as his grip on his former “Sound of Metal” possesses a quiet of life-altering panic: act like everything is direction that may take us. reality slowly slips away. On the other hand, authenticity, working directly with the okay even when he knows it isn’t. Playing “Sound of Metal” is an Amazon Original Raci, born to deaf parents, is the film’s deaf community in order to achieve its a former addict, Ahmed is perfectly and is available to watch on Prime Video. most calming presence and moral center, thematic desires. It’s refreshing that Marder convincing as he shifts from someone someone who tended to his physical, mental so graciously welcomes the uninitiated into struggling to maintain normalcy into and emotional wounds a long time ago their world, a world that underplays many someone who learns to live a new normal. and turned them into something that has of its most beautiful elements and one that While it’s hard to agree with every decision YOUR LIFE January 27, 2021 | PAGE 4 ‘drivers license’ Music review
Nia Lambdin | Reporter Olivia Rodrigo, a 17-year-old actress who started her career on the short-lived TV series “Bizaardvark” on Disney Channel in 2016, recently made the song “drivers license.” After production, Rodrigo’s song surpassed streaming records instantly. “drivers license” broke Spotify’s record for most streams of a song within a single day, surpassing Taylor Swift’s most recent album “Evermore.” Apple claimed the song to be the most played song in the world on Apple Music, along with Amazon giving it the title of “the most requested song ever in one day on Alexa globally.” The song brought tears to everyone as it opens with the heartbreaking sound of a car door and starts off with past tense lyrics of promises between a couple. “I got my driver’s license last week, just like we always talked about / ‘Cause you were so excited for me to finally drive up to your house,” Rodrigo sings. The song is believed to be a love ode to her alleged ex-boyfriend, Joshua Bassett. It is speculated by fans that in the second verse, PHOTO PROVIDED BY BILLBOARD.C.COM Rodrigo explains all of the insecurities she a piece of what she went through, alleging “You said forever, now I drive alone past had throughout the alleged relationship. her relationship with Bassett. “The song brought tears your street.” “And you’re probably with that blonde “I still see your face in the white cars, On Jan. 17, Bassett released “Lie Lie Lie” girl, who always made me doubt / She’s so front yards. Can’t drive past the places we to everyone as it opens in what is assumed to be a response to much older than me, she’s everything I’m used to go, ‘cause I still f —— love you, with the heartbreaking Rodrigo’s song. insecure about,” she sings. babe / Sidewalks we crossed, I still hear Overall, if you find yourself in a break-up The “blonde girl” is rumored to be Sabrina your voice in the traffic, we’re laughing over sound of a car door and situation with the one you thought would Carpenter, after pictures and TikToks were all the noise. God, I’m so blue, know we’re be forever, don’t be afraid to take a page out released showcasing her and Bassett’s through,” she sings. starts off with past tense of Rodrigo’s book and drive past their house newfound friendship. However, their As young adults, many times we find 17 times. relationship is not known to be anything ourselves believing our first partner will be lyrics of promises more than friends. our forever person; only to realize later that Rodrigo’s bridge forces all of her raw we weren’t meant to be with that partner. between a couple.” emotions into the song, giving the audience Rodrigo explains this in a verse: — Nia Lambdin — Visit bgfalconmedia.com for more. Reporter
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“ There’s other Amelia Roberts | Opinion Editor with these videos of people who do fall into programs TikTok has quickly become one the biggest that beauty standard, the fact that TikTok “Girls aren’t moving their BGSU can cut. social media platforms in the past few years. consistently promotes these videos more It’s important As of October 2020, the app has almost 700 while demoting videos of people who don’t bodies because they want to, for students million users. fit into it is where there’s an issue. like us.” The app has gained traction, especially When TikTok promotes or demotes they are over-exercising, with young people, because of its curated specific videos based on looks, it shows that under-eating, and following HALLE HAYS algorithm. The app takes in videos you like, as a social media platform, they believe that Sophomore comment on, share and stay on longer to people who look a certain way deserve more false nutritional advice Middle Childhood Education perfectly curate the content you see to your engagement and attention, no matter what specific tastes and interests. the actual quality of the content is. because they think that if they Despite this specific algorithm however, According to The Intercept, TikTok the app still seems to have it’s own specifically told moderators to suppress do, they will then look like the “I don’t see a predetermined videos that it pushes onto content that included people with need to cut it. the “For You Page,” and others that it “‘abnormal body shape,’ ‘ugly facial looks,’ girl they see on their screen.” Even if there’s pushes off, even if they fit into your specific dwarfism and ‘obvious beer belly,’” as well as a small number interests determined by the algorithm. many other things to attract new users. — Micha Handler — of students, Many predetermined videos consistently By doing this, TikTok promotes a toxic Student at University of San Diego it’s their major show people that fit a certain beauty standard. environment, which is incredibly unhealthy, and that’s This beauty standard consists of especially for its younger viewers. BAYLIE MOENING what they hourglass-shaped women with tiny waists, In March 2019, 69% of users on TikTok popular and famous on the app, while Sophomore came here for.” big butts and big boobs, and muscular were between the ages of 13 and 24, people who look like you get the opposite, Middle Childhood Education men with six packs that are over 6 feet. although, users under 13 need only enter a is incredibly discouraging. It creates a sense Anyone whose physical appearance doesn’t false birthdate to access the same content as of unworthiness and breeds low self-esteem align with those beauty standards are then those over 13. and self-confidence. It teaches young shadowbanned on the app. When you’re that young, constantly seeing people that in order for people to like you While there’s nothing inherently wrong people with the “perfect body” getting on this app, you have to look a certain way, which promotes many unhealthy eating and “I took an exercising practices. ASL class in In a blog post, University of San Diego highschool, student Micha Handler explains these so I’m not for situations well by saying, “Girls aren’t cutting it.” moving their bodies because they want to, they are over-exercising, under-eating, and BRANDON TRUMBULL following false nutritional advice because Sophomore they think that if they do, they will then look Medical Labratory Science like the girl they see on their screen.” TikTok claims that their mission is to “inspire creativity and bring joy,” but based off of how they run the app, and how much they seem to value physical appearance “I’d be against rather than actual creativity, proves that it. I know a they don’t care to inspire creativity or even lot of people bring joy. Based on their actions, their actual who have it as mission is to inspire low self-esteem issues an important and feelings of unworthiness in young language.” people. DYLAN DRAZDIK Sophomore Forensic Science
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Dawn Violet Todd | Sports Reporter Collegiate sports teams are only as strong as their senior class. These are the players that “I always just dreamed bring skill, experience and leadership to a of playing college group. BGSU Hockey is no different. The Falcons’ class of 2021 is packed with hockey somewhere.” players that have proven themselves in their time at Bowling Green. Among this set of — Brandon Kruse — elite talent is Brandon Kruse, who’s been BGSU Hockey hitting above his weight for most of his collegiate career. “When I was younger, I always played He says he owes that in large part to a year above, so I was playing with older former coach Chris Bergeron, who was guys,” Kruse said. “Then, my senior year of influential in his early time at BGSU. high school I was playing against 21-year- “When I first got here with Coach olds when I was 17, always playing at a Bergeron he was very strict and sometimes higher level. It really developed me for made you feel a little nervous with his college, consistently working out and presence,” Kruse said. “But he taught me a training with older guys, I push myself every lot in how to be a motivated player. He really day. Obviously when I got to college, I’m pushed me. I don’t think I’d be where I am playing against men, even guys six to seven today without him.” years older than me.” Like any senior student athlete, the Kruse, from Saline, Michigan, said final year is a bittersweet one. COVID-19 Bowling Green was the perfect place for threatened to take away the final season of him to be. “I always just dreamed of playing college play from an entire class of student athletes. hockey somewhere … Good graduation rate, “I want to have a good senior season,” business school, (I) liked where the program Kruse said. “With COVID-19, every day was headed. Me and my family thought it you’ve got to expect the unexpected at this was a good decision,” he said. point. In terms of what games you may or Since coming in as a freshman, Kruse has may not play, you can’t take it for granted.” played a crucial part of BGSU’s offense. The Thankfully, BGSU Hockey has been able to 2019-20 season saw the Falcons score 119 move forward with their season safely, having goals, tying for eight in all of Division I men’s played 18 games so far with no known cases hockey. Kruse scored or assisted on over a of COVID on the Falcons’ roster. Not only are PHOTO PROVIDED BY BGSU ATHLETICS quarter of those goals, but as he said, his they playing, but they are finding quite a lot game is more than just scoring. of success, being 14-4 overall and ranked No. “He was drafted by the “I want to end my senior year on a good “Over the years I’ve been here I’ve started 8 in the nation by the USCHO. note hockey-wise, graduate with my degree, to develop good defensive habits,” he said. Kruse himself is having a stellar start, Vegas Golden Knights then hopefully within a year sign with the “Watching older guys in senior classes before too, having netted nine goals already and Vegas Golden Knights and start playing for me taught me a lot about consistency. If you showing no signs of slowing down. in 2018, and is excited them or for their AHL team,” Kruse said. have one bad rep or one bad drill, you’ve He’s set to graduate this spring with his The Falcons will take to the ice this gotta let it go and continue to move.” degree in Business Marketing. His talents about being a part of weekend in a home series versus Michigan Consistency is certainly something Kruse on the ice have impressed coaches at the a team at the highest Tech, playing at the Slater Family Ice Arena brings to the table as a player. Since 2017, NHL level, as well. He was drafted by the on Friday and Saturday. n the Falcons have been in the top half of Vegas Golden Knights in 2018, and is excited hockey level.” the WCHA standings. They’ve been to the about being a part of a team at the highest WCHA Championships, as well as the NCAA level of hockey. — Dawn Violet Todd — regional tournament. Sports Reporter SPORTS January 27, 2021 | PAGE 10 BGSU basketball and hockey gear up for big weekend games
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Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball After losing three of their last four games Quite the opposite of their men’s BGSU men’s basketball is reeling coming counterparts, women’s basketball comes into this week. Still 10-5 overall and 6-3 in into this game 7-2 in the MAC and riding a the MAC, they have a chance to right the three-game winning streak. Their stifling ship in what will be their toughest week so defense has led them to this as they rank No. far this season. 8 in the country in turnovers forced and No. First, they will travel to Kent, Ohio, to take 6 in the country in steals. on Kent State after their Tuesday game with They will look to continue that in two Northern Illinois was cancelled. The Golden games this week, first with a game against Flashes are 7-4 overall and 4-3 in the MAC Western Michigan on Wednesday. This will this season but many consider them to be be the second game of the season against the second-best team in the MAC behind the Broncos as the Falcons go for the sweep only Toledo. They were riding a four-game at home. The road contest ended in 73-48 win streak before their 76-74 loss to the victory back on Jan. 6. The Broncos are 13-4-overall Rockets on Saturday. Senior currently 1-7 in the MAC this season. Tip is forward Danny Pippen for the Golden set for 6 p.m. EST. Flashes is one of the best players in the MAC On Saturday, the Falcons will also as he ranks fourth in points per game at 19.9 welcome Toledo to the Stroh for a noon and second in rebounds at 8.8 this season. On Saturday, the Falcons will welcome tip-off before the men take on the Rockets Toledo who are 8-1 and first in the MAC at 5 p.m. BGSU will also be looking for a West. The Falcons will be looking for their sweep in this one as well, since they already PHOTO BY MALLORY HISER third straight win over the Rockets as they took care of the Rockets at Savage Arena two swept them last season. Marreon Jackson Saturdays prior 69-57. Both games can be seen on ESPN+. will lead them as he is currently No. 6 in the Hockey conference in scoring 17.5 points per game Volleyball and No. 2 in assists at 5.5 assists per game. After starting the season 14-2, No. 8 BGSU After sweeping their first series with Both games are set to tip at 5 p.m. EST hockey hit a rough patch last weekend after Northern Illinois last week, BGSU volleyball and can be seen on ESPN+. they were swept by WCHA rival Bemidji will be looking to continue that in an away State. Luckily, the game didn’t count towards series with Western Michigan this week. The the WCHA standings so the Falcons still Falcons will face the Broncos on Thursday stand at 3-1 in the conference heading into and Friday. a big WCHA series this weekend with No. 18 Western Michigan comes into the series Michigan Tech. undefeated as well after sweeping Toledo The Huskies come into the series riding last week. Rachel Bontrager led the team a seven-game winning streak and are 8-3 in kills in both games with 36 total on the overall as well as 2-0 overall in the WCHA. week. For the Falcons, it is Katelyn Meyer They will be led by junior forward Trenton who led the team in kills in their series with Bliss who leads the team in points with 39 total. Meyer was named MAC offensive seven goals and four assists on the season. player of the week. For the Falcons, it is Brandon Kruse that Thursday’s match will kick off at 7 p.m. leads the Falcons with 21 points on nine EST and can be seen on ESPN+. The Friday goals and 12 assists this season. match will start at 6 p.m. EST and can be The puck is set to drop at 7:07 p.m. EST seen on ESPN3. for both games on Friday and Saturday. You can listen to the game on 88.1 WBGU or stream it at flohockey.tv. PHOTO BY MALLORY HISER BG NEWS January 27, 2021 | PAGE 11
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