College of Communication & Design October 5, 2020 — Volume #23
4 #OscarsSoWhite to Oscars so Fresh The Academy announces new rules to enter for Best Picture
6 Newsflash: Patriotism Is Not Inclusive Dominican Vice-Minister’s tweet brings a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ conversations and actions
8 photo essay by Paula Alduncin download the issuu app
Constitution Day. Your Voice, Your Vote Lynn University hosts a virtual Constitution Day seminar to stress the importance of voting
Lynn University recently hosted Convention signed the a virtual seminar celebrating document establishing the Constitution Day to educate supreme law of the land that musical theater students on the importance of has governed the United voting and the history of the States for hundreds of showcase United States Constitution. years. Constitution Day is an By Kathryn Hubbard The First Fall 2020 Musical American federal observance Editor-in-Chief Showcase via Zoom. On Sept. 17, 1787, the that recognizes the adoption of delegates of the Constitutional the United States Constitution. Continued on page ...... 2 Page...... 3
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This year, Project Civitas collaborated with Every four years, the United States engages in table of Pulse Agency, the Lynn Library, Lynn Student a presidential election. In 2016, voter turnout Affairs and The League of Women Voters to was extremely low for younger generations. contents make Constitution Day a virtual celebration. According to the Ottawa Herald, 27.8 percent Professors Gary Carlin and Joanna Sackel, of eligible voters cast their ballot for Hillary Dr. Robert Watson, Dr. Timea Varga and Clinton, 27.4 percent for Donald Trump, while student leader Reagan Fox led the program. 41.4 percent of eligible voters did not vote. Reagan Fox explained that voters might not 3 musical theater have realized that they were eligible to vote. showcase “I remember sitting in my Civics class in By Sophie Garza high school hearing about an upcoming election,” said Fox, senior. “I was not informed 3 ai is invading the about the election and I realized that many other students my age were not aware of visual arts the election process either. That’s when I By Andrew Saavedra decided to educate myself and others about registering to vote.”
4 Fashion During the The seminar continued to educate students about how to register specifically in Palm Era of COVID-19 Dr. Robert Watson Beach County or in their respective home By Alexis Weisblum states. The League of Women Voters also told The virtual event began with the history of the listeners about voter registration deadlines, United States Constitution while stressing the requesting an absentee ballot and mail-in 4 #OscarsSoWhite to importance of voting. voting. The League recommended that voters mail their ballot no later than Oct. 27 so that Oscars so Fresh! “Every four years, we often say that the the United States Postal Service can deliver By Xavia Williams election will be the most important of our the ballots to county election centers for votes time,” said Dr. Watson, political science to be counted. professor. “However, the 2020 election really 5 road to reopening is the most important of our time because the For more information about voting and outcome will impact future generations for registration deadlines, visit vote.org, vote.gov By Federica Pezzana decades.” or The League of Women Voters of Florida at lwvfl.org.
5 Restaurants Reopen in São Paulo 7 By Ana Luiza Caovilla
6 Newsflash: Patriotism Is Not Inclusive By Gretchen Lembcke Peña
7 photo essay By Paula Alduncin
Right: “An Artist and Her Work” By Paula Alduncin
2 Musical Theater Showcase The First Fall 2020 Musical Showcase via Zoom
The Lynn drama “I liked that the show was on Zoom,” said 1 department had Emily Dann, senior. “It still looked like a their first show on professional show even though it was on Sept. 18, in the Zoom.” Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold During the performances, actors wore Performing Arts face shields if they were in a scene with Center via Zoom other performers. Additionally, the acting for audiences to By: Sophie Garza scenes with two or more actors required Staff Writer enjoy. that the actors stand six-feet apart. Social distancing played a significant part in the 2 The show began with Professor Adam success of the first showcase of the fall Simpson, director, sharing with the semester. audience how COVID-19 has affected the drama department. 1. Two actors standing six feet apart wearing face shields during a scene in the showcase. “Lynn drama is adapting and changing, Photo/BFA in Musical Theater Showcase. but we are moving forward. Teaching a 3 course in drama is a challenging job at 2. All the actors at the end of the showcase in this time,” said Simpson. costume wearing their face shields. Photo/ BFA in Musical Theater Showcase. The show included singing and dancing numbers, and started with performances 3. Two actors sitting at a table wearing face from plays like the Children of Eden and shields during a scene. Photo/BFA in Musical Watermelon Boats. Theater Showcase.
AI is Invading the Visual Arts A new era of art?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) AICAN draws from the curation of more than would be just apparently creative but not really algorithms can create 100,000 images representative of the Western creative,” said Margaret Boden in (according original art, blurring the art canon over the past five centuries. AICAN to Open Mind.) line between machine is modeled after psychological theories of the and artist. brain’s response to aesthetics via the influence It is simpler for society to comprehend that AI of human artists. artists only appear intelligent or creative rather Artificial Intelligence than believe they actually are. Creative Adversarial “But it’s not just about the final image. It’s Network (AICAN) is By Andrew Saavedra, about the creative process—one that involves Staff Writer an artificial intelligence an artist and a machine collaborating to software developed in explore new visual forms in revolutionary 2017 by Dr. Ahmed Elgammal of Rutgers ways,” said Elgammal from the Smithsonian University, which is creating unique artwork Magazine. free from human intervention. Can humans ascribe creativity to these AICAN can develop images for originality AI-generated art pieces? Accepting AI as by cross-referencing it to the aesthetics autonomously creative would have significant of previous eras, thus enabling AICAN to social implications. generate original artwork without human intervention, according to Elgammal for “Even if an artificially intelligent computer were Smithsonian Magazine. as creative as Bach or Einstein, for many, it Above: Original art created by AICAN. 3 College of Communication & Design
Fashion During #OscarsSoWhite to Oscars so Fresh! the Era of The Academy announces new rules to enter for Best Picture
COVID-19 To stop the Even though these standards will not go #OscarsSoWhite into effect until 2024, the news has not The new trend in fashion is campaign from had the most positive reaction. Some wearing matching masks continuing, the are delighted to see them making the Academy of change. However, many see a threat Motion Picture toward their art. Wearing a mask is one Arts and Sciences of the biggest trends, has created new “When people come up with films, and it keeps people eligibility rules, By Xavia Williams it’s about the story,” said Jirka Belcar, from spreading germs. Staff Writer including diversity sophomore and film major. “It’s about However, who says standards to enter the director entertaining the audience. one cannot be stylish for Best Picture. If directors are forced to change their while trying to stay stories based on these guidelines, the safe? By: Alexis Weisblum In 2024, Best Picture nominees outcome won’t be as powerful. I think Staff Writer must meet at least two out of four the academy needs to switch back the Face masks are not standards. The first standard is on- focus on awarding the best film that only mandatory, they screen representation, themes and comes out that specific year, otherwise are also becoming the latest fashion trend. narratives. The second standard is it becomes a propaganda contest.” Whether representing your collegiate school creative leadership and project team. logo or high-end designer brands, face The third standard is industry access With these new changes, the film masks are in style. and opportunities. The fourth standard industry will enter a new diverse era. is audience development. “A mask is not to disguise who you are but Below: CEO of the Academy Dawn Hudson. to show who you really are,” said Chloe These four new standards for Best Thurlow, novelist. Picture were developed to display the ABC will broadcast the Oscars on February 9, 2021. Academy’s commitment to include as Fashion has always been a unique way for many minority figures to be nominated others to stand out, express themselves and for an Oscar. It is a new initiative looking maintain individual style. However, it was not at structural changes in the film industry. until the outbreak that face masks took on a They call it Academy Aperture 2025. new, improved approach. “The aperture must widen to reflect our diverse global population in both the creation of motion pictures and in the audiences who connect with them,” said David Rubin, president and Dawn Hudson, CEO. “We believe these inclusion standards will be a catalyst for long-lasting, essential change in our industry.”
Staying safe and stylish.
Face masks have been declared mandatory by many public facilities to reduce and eliminate the spread of a COVID-19. With this in mind, many decided to ditch frumpy or plain masks for vibrant, compliment- worthy masks that were also effective.
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4 Road to Reopening Restaurants The Fighting Knights Athletes Forge Ahead Reopen in São Lynn athletes continue offer great deals to college students to to workout while practice their sport and workout. the University sport Paulo structures are closed, “I ended up joining a gym for $10 as a thus affirming that gym student. I cannot spend more time without After several months, memberships and being active and doing my workout,” said restaurants begin to offer home workouts have Aurora Good, women’s soccer player. in-person dining never been so useful By Federica Pezzana during COVID-19. Staff Writer “During quarantine, I was not able to go to the gym, so I started to work out at home,” São Paulo is a city The Lynn Fighting said Mary Aleman, sophomore. “As the that never sleeps; Knights practices started on Sept. 23 for Lynn Fitness Center is still closed, I am still one of the most the student-athletes who completed all their working out in my dorm room by watching populated cities in required forms and received an all-clear. videos from my iPad. It is really easy to find Brazil finally started The campus gym is closed due to safety a lot of home workout online during this opening their restrictions. However, this is not stopping period.” restaurants to the the students from working out on their own. public. By Ana Luiza Caovilla Around campus, student-athletes continue COVID-19 is challenging for all the athletes Staff Writer to exercise to stay in shape. that want to work out but are not able to Taking precautions because of safety precautions and social due to COVID-19, “As I could not swim, I still needed to keep distance policies. However, being active Zacarias Carneiro, manager at a restaurant, my body moving so I would go for runs in does not require much effort as it is possible has seen those precautions through. the morning before class so that I could to go for a run or do an online workout start the day well and be tired enough to anywhere, anytime. “Using masks, gel, distancing tables, go to sleep at night,” said Karolina Smylek, diminishing customers, all of these measures swimming athlete. Stay updated for more news on COVID-19 of the type. Gloves, we are taking all the and check the Lynn Roadmap website via measures,” said Carneiro. Some athletes received student-discount https://www.lynn.edu/roadmap. gym memberships. Consequently, gyms Although some restaurants can easily take the right safety measures, by removing table salt, pepper as well as other condiments, the self-service restaurants have taken a toll. They now have to go the extra mile to provide safety for their customers.
Hostess at a self-service restaurant, Eliana Souza, has seen the effects first hand. “We have been doing delivery, which is a cool job. It’s our food with our quality, but at the customer’s house,” said Souza. “For the people that have been coming in are being careful, scared of being close, but it’s [slow] going. Every day is better.”
But not all restaurants have been as lucky as many of them have permanently closed. The surviving restaurants, due to slow business, had to resort to delivery services to go above and beyond to keep their business afloat. Murilo Henriques Muscato is one of those business owners.
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Newsflash: Patriotism Is Continued from page 5 ... Not Inclusive “Delivery helped our restaurant, due to delivery we’re here, we’ve partnered with iFood, Rappi, things of the sort,” Dominican Vice-Minister’s tweet brings a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ said Muscato, business owner. “We conversations and actions also had to invest in Instagram. The self-service restaurants were the most affected by the pandemic.” On Sept. 26, “You can do whatever you want with your 2020, Dominican sexual organs,” said Instagram user @ As Brazil slowly starts to reopen, the Vice-Minister Dilia isaurisalmanzar. “However, you need to city streets get busier, and the malls Leticia Jorge Mera respect religious people and our patriotic get even fuller. But with restaurants posted an LGBTQ+ symbols.” finally reopening, customers are inclusive tweet, which getting excited and very eager to go caused outrage from The response on social media led to a out. Although it might be controversial, Dominican citizens. protest on Sept. 23 in front of the National Otavio Luiz is delighted yet concerned By Gretchen Palace. It was led by Carlos Peña, an with the reopening of restaurants. Mera just began her job Lembcke Peña evangelical priest who had the intention as Vice-Minister after Staff Writer of stopping the “gay agenda” that Vice- “If the restaurant is too full, I don’t like July’s elections. After Minister Jorge Mera supposedly pushed it. I feel safer in emptier restaurants. assuming her position, forward. It’s too many people. It’s great now she posted a tweet using inclusive pronouns because it’s empty. Now I’m very (they/them) as well as a picture of her office, Instagram user @santosfer, who is a part happy because I can go out to lunch,” where the gay pride flag as well as the of the LGBTQ+ community, took part in an said Luiz. transgender flag were placed on her desk interview with the Dominican news program in front of the Dominican flag. In a matter of “Opción New York,” where he was asked minutes, she received backlash for trying to questions about the Vice Minister’s tweet. push forward the “gay agenda.” They also allowed the viewers to call the show and voice their opinions on what has “This is why people take part in the been occurring in regard to the LGBTQ+ government?” said Twitter user @ community in the Dominican Republic. viktoraarons. “To push an ideology upon everyone…” “The LGBTQ+ community wants to make a joke out of our patriotic symbols,” said The Dominican Republic relies heavily on Suazo, a member of the show. “They take the ideals of the Bible, and LGBTQ+ rights everything patriotic as a joke.” are controversial. A group of Dominican citizens began a campaign against However, this post, in contrast to the homophobia in the Dominican Republic and previous two, received a positive reaction using #RDContraLaHomofobia as a way from Dominican citizens. to promote their movement. A promotional video was posted on Sept. 20 on Instagram “Well done,” said Instagram user @ameli_ and has received a large amount of a1636. “Finally, something positive…” backlash.
Above: São Paulo finally started opening their restaurants to the public. Carlos Peña leading the anti-LGBTQ+ protest in front the Jorge Mera’s tweet voicing her acceptance towards the National Palace. Photo/@diariolibre via Instagram. LGBTQ+ community. Photo/ @dilialeticia via Twitter.
6 photo essay Continued from page 4 ... by paula alduncin “The beauty behind wearing a face mask is that it allows you to express yourself. This mask is my favorite and is very vibrant, like my personality,” said Emilee Fars, junior.
Due to the high demand for face masks and very little availability at the time, families nationwide started to rely on the trade skill of sewing and even using old, unneeded fabrics to create face masks for themselves and their loved one’s protection.
“Homemade masks may help reduce spit or droplets from infected individuals if made out of tightly woven cotton and used properly,” said Amber Jamieson, for Buzzfeed, at the height of the outbreak.
As America adapts to what many have coined to be the “new normal,” fashion has proven to continue evolving with the changing times, changing trends and reflects the relevant needs of consumers worldwide.
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Continued from page 7 ... Editor-in-Chief Kathryn Hubbard
Managing Editor Emily Christensen
Assistant Editor Caramia Valentin
Social Media Managers Gardith Desaugustes Paulina Hoyos
Print Advertising Manager Xavia Williams
Web Advertising Manager Nicky Vannicola
Photographers Wanda Francois Genesis Morlabaez
Faculty Advisors Sabine Dantus David Jaffe Martin Phillips Stefanie Powers
Staff Writers Ana Luiza Caovilla Lucas Flotta Sophie Garza Claire McCabe Gretchen Lembcke Peña Federica Pezzana Andrew Saavedra Colton Turner Lexi Weisblum
Faculty Advertising Advisor Gary Carlin
Faculty Design and Web Support Andy Hirst
Faculty Support Robert Leigh Mike Arsenault
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3 Your Voice, Your Vote Students discuss voting and if it really matters
4 Can i Phones contact-trace COVID-19? Apple has developed a plan that could determine if one is exposed to the virus
6 COVID-19 is Completely Changing Consumer Behavior Non-essential industries could struggle to survive amidst the pandemic
8 Wrong Palette Colorism in cartoons brings forward an outrage on social media download the issuu app
Social Distancing at Lynn University How students are managing social distancing during COVID-19
Lynn University transitioned to people of social distancing. hybrid classes this semester It is mandatory to wear a while implementing safety face mask while on campus, All Clear for measures ensuring students and exemptions only include Landing and their parents that they will students in their dorm rooms U.S. Airports Are Now Open be safe. and eating on campus. By Paulina Hoyos to International Flights from
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was going to be hybrid, I was scared table of because in Florida COVID has been very serious,” said Honnor Keilty, sophomore. contents “But when I arrived, I saw all the procedures and new rules, that made me feel safer.”
An email was recently sent out indicating 3 all clear for landing the positive reactions from both faculty and By Ana Luiza Caovilla students regarding the 4-week sessions. Students are more focused on their class and they are taking responsibility and turning Above: Lynn University fall semester hybrid, meaning some 3 your voice, your vote in assignments on time. classes are virtual and others in person. Photo/P. Hoyos. By Xavia Williams “My parents were very worried when I came to begin Fall [A] semester, but I sent them 4 Can iPhones contact- the pictures of all the new safety tools Lynn was having at campus,” said Paolo Pelfini, trace COVID-19? sophomore. By Nicholas Vannicola By staying positive through these challenging times, and keeping social distancing and 4 a brand new you washing hands, many students are pleased By Emily Christensen that Lynn is sustaining a campus that is safe Above: Perper Residence Halls on a Wednesday afternoon, and happy. following all social distancing rules. Photo/P. Hoyos.
5 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with 3 Delicious Dishes in South Florida By Claire McCabe
5 just dance! By Federica Pezzana
6 COVID-19 is Completely Changing Consumer Behavior 5 By Caramia Valentin
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8 wrong palette By Gretchen Lembcke Peña
3. All Clear for Landing by Ana Luiza Caovilla
5. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Delicious Dishes in South Florida byClaire McCabe
2 All Clear for Landing U.S. Airports Are Now Open to International Flights from Banned Countries
The U.S. screenings will now be focused primarily “I don’t know when they will open, but I government on pre-departure and in-flight measures. hope it is soon,” said Otavio Luiz, a Brazilian recently lifted the “It’s a small step to open the airports to resident. ban on flights foreign countries,” said Lissa Anderson, imposed due to a teacher in São Paulo. “It still doesn’t 1 COVID-19 coming change the situation for travelers, but it is from specific still a step towards resuming travel.” countries classified Although the flight restrictions have high risk. By Ana Luiza Caovilla been lifted, the entry restrictions remain Staff Writer Prior to this, the in place, with no estimate of when this U.S. government will change. Currently, the only people had implemented travel bans and flight allowed to enter the U.S from these restrictions, preventing travelers from certain countries are U.S. citizens, high-risk countries to enter the U.S. residents, direct relatives to a U.S. Flights from countries like Brazil, Iran, resident and certain visas. Students and China, the UK, Ireland and Europe’s tourists remain banned from the country. 2 Schengen Zone, were ordered to “They really should have opened the land strictly on one of the 15 airports border at least for students by now,” designated for COVID-19 screenings. said Patricia Barbosa, a U.S resident. Travelers from these countries were “Students should be considered essential subjected to extensive COVID-19 travel.” screening upon arrival at airports Tourists, students and businessmen are including Boston, Miami, Seattle, anxiously waiting for the borders to open, 1. Airplane flying over fenced gate. Photo/Priit Murk San Francisco and nine other major as many of them have matters to take via ERR. 2. International travelers arriving in the U.S. U.S. airports. According to the CDC, care of and classes to attend. Photo credit: Ringo Chiu/ CNBC Your Voice, Your Vote Students discuss voting and if it really matters
In less than one month, There has not been a sole reason for why possibility while many did not want their the United States younger people do not vote. At Lynn, some freedom of speech taken. presidential election students are not interested in politics. Some will occur, however, feel as though their options are skewed but “I do think it should be required because we’ll some students find the others believe voting is the most important have a more accurate number of who America process stressful and, thing to do as an American citizen. wants to lead them,” said Cierra Walker, senior. as a result, young voters might think their vote “I think a lot of young people don’t vote “I would love to say yes but I’m going to say By Xavia Williams does not matter. Staff Writer because they are confused,” said Reagan Fox, no,” said Fox, “It’ll be ten times harder. Look at senior. “They’re confused about how to vote, how they’re reacting to wearing a mask.” The United States has one where to go and how voting works in general.” of the lowest rates of youth voter turnout in Right around the corner from the election, it the world. While the share of American voters Reagan Fox is working with the Campus seems the American students still have a lot to appears to be rising in the number of young Election Engagement Project Fellowship to discuss. people, the number is slim compared to older make the voter registration process easier for citizens. Lynn students. He hopes that one day Lynn is a place where voting is encouraged. “Younger people don’t vote because the registration process is too long,” said Jacob Evidence shows that making voting mandatory Castillo, senior. “The younger generation does gets more people to the polls. When asked not have the attention span to go through it if voting should be required, many students Reagan Fox encouraging students to vote on Lynn University all.” were divided on the subject. Some saw the campus. Photo/@lynn_studentaffairs via Instagram.
3 College of Communication & Design Can Phones i A Brand New You contact-trace Lynn University Student Shares the Process of Writing a COVID-19? Personal Branding Book
Apple has developed a plan that Giuliana Carrozza The book is going to be divided could determine if one is exposed shares her writing into two sections. The first being experience as Carrozza’s personal stories and the to the virus she anticipates second portion will include interviews the release of her from psychologists, life coaches and Apple has paved the first book, “Brand scientific studies regarding self- way for technology You,” to be improvement. over the past ten published in the years, and recently, spring of 2021. By Emily Christensen As of right now, Carrozza is working Managing Editor the company has on putting all the pieces together and developed COVID-19 Originally from improving the writing style. Once the Exposure Logging. Brazil, Carrozza intended to venture creative process is finished, Carrozza By Nicholas Vannicola away from the ordinary path and make aims to work with her marketing and Found in Settings, Staff Writer her dream of becoming an author a editorial team to determine if the book under Exposure reality. is appropriate for the intended target Notifications, every audience and to organize launch user is given a chance to turn on this A professor from Georgetown University events. notification. When enabled, iPhones can read some of Carrozza’s work, fell in exchange random IDs with other devices love with her writing style and eventually “Brand You” is for anyone that wants using bluetooth. The random IDs collected messaged Carrozza about writing a to elevate their lives, know what their on your device are stored in an exposure log book together. Carrozza then pitched power is, and release their inner voice,” for 14 days. the concept of “Brand You” to the said Carrozza. professor, and the rest was history. The exposure feature then notifies a user if “Brand You” is set to release in April they may have been exposed to COVID-19. “Brand You” is about personal branding 2021 and will be available for purchase Anyone can receive a notification and take from the inside out. Similar to corporate on Amazon. In the meantime, potential the appropriate steps to self-isolate and get branding, Carrozza discussed in her readers can follow along Carrozza’s medical help if necessary. book that people should find a mission writing process by visiting https://www. and core values for their personal brandyouby.com/book brand.
1 “[Personal Branding] is not just something that is on social media,” said Carrozza, junior. “It is much more behind the scenes. You have to do a lot of work on yourself.”
“Brand You” uses Carrozza’s personal experiences and extensive research 2 in hopes of getting people to find themselves and create their personal brand. The goal for everyone is to User on the Settings app, turning on Exposure Notifications. discover what they are passionate Photo/N. Vannicola about and to acquire an understanding of what their greatest talents are. 1. Giuliana Carozza poses for her new headshots “I do not feel like this is going to be helpful in upcoming book “Brand You.” Photo/@ and we should stick to medicine and “My purpose is to help people find their giulianacarrozza via Instagram. 2. Behind the scenes of the writing process for science,” said Emma Carlson, senior. purpose,” said Carrozza. “Brand You.” Photo/@brandyouby via Instagram. “Therefore we can know exactly if we have this virus.” Continued on page ...... 7
4 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Just Dance! with Delicious Dishes in South Florida COVID 19 is not stopping the fun
Join These Five Restaurants in Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month Lynn University’s Resident Assistants recently organized a There are countless “Pisco y Nazca seems like such a fun place Just Dance event in restaurants in South to be,” said Ashley Inoa, junior. “I would Elaine’s as one of the Florida to celebrate want to go with my friends sometime.” first in-person social Hispanic Heritage distancing events. Month. These five While deciding on the three-sectioned By Federica Pezzana featured restaurants menu of small plates, ceviche and Students enjoyed Web Coordinator serve some of background plates, one may find themself some dancing while the best Hispanic looking at the built-in screens and LCD safely respecting the COVID-19 rules. “I just By Claire McCabe dishes from Mexico, projectors. The restaurant has seating Staff Writer arrived at Lynn, and I didn’t know anybody. Peru, Spain and Latin options in an open flow dining room, As I am a freshman from Italy, participating in American countries. outdoor patio and a private room. this event helped me meet many new people and start my college experience in an exciting “It’s so exciting to know that there’s Joining Bakan in Wynwood is Veza Sur way,” said Massimiliano Biancardi, freshman. restaurants celebrating my culture near our Brewing Company, a Latino brewery. school,” said Nathalia Garcia, senior. “It The brewery has numerous beers from Everyone wore face masks, even while makes me feel closer home.” Latin America. The brewery is decorated dancing. The students could enjoy some with items from various Latin American snacks between dances. Three $10 Chick- Bakan is a Mexican restaurant located in countries. fil-A gift cards were given as prizes for the the artsy neighborhood of Wynwood. This best dancers. restaurant has an inviting atmosphere due to Take a trip to Miami this month and indulge its open-pit kitchen and four-story display of in some of the best Hispanic eats. “I organized this event because I thought it tequila. With the chef being from Veracruz, could be a nice way to meet new people while he brings authenticity to the restaurant. 1 having fun,” said Carlo Pezzana, senior. “Even though masks were required, I am happy with “I have always wanted to try Bakan in Miami,” said Jose Caro, senior. “I’ve heard such good things about it.”
Osaka Nikkei is a Peruvian restaurant in Miami that uses Japanese technique to provide more than just food to the customer, but an experience. The first Osaka Nikkei in the United States arrived in December 2019, but it is well known internationally in Quito, 2 Santiago, Asuncion, Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo and Bogota.
Carlos Centurion of Spain created Bulla Gastrobar as a place for people to dine and enjoy Spanish cocktails. Their most famous dishes are the patatas, bravas, huevos bulla, cod fritters and more.
Additionally to Bulla Gastrobar, Pisco and Nazca was born in 2015. Located in Miami, this Peruvian cuisine is all about the environment within the restaurant. From the 1.Paiche Misoyaki (Amazonian fish, miso-coconut Above: Just Dance event poster that was taped on the decorations to dining and spirits, it exudes a butter, lime-zest, togarashi) from Osaka Nikkei. walls in the residence halls. Photo/C. Pezzana. Photo/Osaka Nikkei via Sun-Sentinel. social atmosphere. 2. A Spanish dish from Bulla Gastrobar’s kitchen. Photo/Bulla Gastrobar via Sun-Sentinel. Continued on page ...... 6
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the outcome of the event as about 30 Consumer Behavior people participated and enjoyed an Non-essential industries could struggle to survive active dance session.” amidst the pandemic The main goal of Lynn events is to help students to get to know more Consumer priorities “I’ve mainly been spending money on people and socialize, and because have shifted since the restaurant food. I don’t remember the exact of COVID-19, it is harder to do so. pandemic and it is clear amount, but I can recall the last thing I spent To ensure that students meet new that consumerism will money on was bubble tea,” said Aiden Kimm, people, Lynn has a combination of look much different in sophomore. “I didn’t spend any money on Zoom and in-person events. the future. groceries or gas for my car.” “It was a nice way to move and have Among many other “I spent less money on restaurants and fun while hanging out with my friends,” aspects of life, how entertainment, such as movie theaters,” said said Geraldine Villarreal, sophomore. and where consumers By Caramia Valentin “The room was big enough to dance Assistant Editor Ian Santos-Buch, sophomore. “But more spend money has money on groceries, technology, and running but keep having a safe distance drastically changed since shoes.” between each other.” shutdowns began. In a global survey by McKinsey & Company, it 1 2 Even though students are trying was discovered that spending in groceries, to adapt to the new normal; the home entertainment and household supplies COVID-19 pandemic cannot stop increased by upwards of 15 percent, while the fun. As the semester continues, most other industries saw sharp decreases. more events are being planned. For Restaurants, personal care services, apparel more information, check out the Lynn and all travel services saw a decrease in Events page, lynn.presence.io. spending within the 50 percent range.
1 iPulse set out to see how the Lynn community spent their money since March, when COVID-19 became widespread. 3 4
“I spent a lot more money on groceries, since I stopped spending money at restaurants,” said Nicolas Dasso, sophomore. “Since bars and clubs haven’t been open, that’s one industry that I’ve spent zero money in.”
“I know that I definitely spent the least amount of money on fast food and shopping,” said Cecilia Marquez, sophomore. “I’d have to say 5 6 that gas is something that I spent a lot more money on, at least compared to other things.” 2 “The one thing I spent the most money on since March was eating out,” said Alexa Juanteguy, senior. “[That’s] the one thing I didn’t spend a lot of money on because I was home.”
“The thing I spent the most money on since 1. Snacks to enjoy during and after the March was food since school closed early and Event and Chick-Fil-A gift cards for the best 1. Nicolas Dasso, sophomore. three dancers. Photo/F. Pezzana. my other option was to order food,” said Evan 2. Cecilia Marquez, sophomore. Rosario, sophomore. “Another thing I found 3. Alexa Juanteguy, sophomore. 2. Students enjoying the dance and hanging myself doing is paying for more subscriptions 4. Evan Rosario, sophomore. out with their friends, while always wearing a face mask. Photo/ F. Pezzana. since I was inside all day and would finish 5. Aiden Kimm, sophomore. shows quickly.” 6. Ian Santos-Buch, sophomore.
6 Staff Spotlight Continued from page 4 ... Only nine U.S. states are using ANA CAOVILLA COLTON TURNER Apple’s Exposure Notification for Staff Writer Staff Writer contact tracing, including Alabama, Arizona, Delaware, Nevada, North Ana Caovilla is a junior Colton Turner is a junior Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, from Brazil studying and recent transfer Virginia and Wyoming. public relations and at Lynn University, advertising. Caovilla majoring in multimedia “Technology can provide valuable has gained experience journalism. The son of resources like digital contact tracing advertising for TedX a professional baseball and enhance our understanding of Youth, fashion shows player, he found his this deadly virus,” said Dana Nessel, at her high school, and passion for journalism attorney general of Michigan. other college projects. and hopes to have a career covering sports. “But that tool must be wielded She has worked as an assistant at University From Kentucky originally, he has also lived in appropriately so it does not infringe Events for over one year. She is now working Del Rey, Pensacola, Alabama and Ohio. upon the privacy of our residents.” with Pulse Agency and volunteering as a staff writer for iPulse and producing iPulse TV In hopes of preventing consumers content. WANDA FRANCOIS from interfering with public health Photographer efforts to address the spread of COVID-19, Apple was asked to verify LOUIS EISENBERG Wanda Francois is a that every app related to contact Head Web senior studying biology. tracing must be affiliated with a state Coordinator She is a passionate or federal public health authority. person and loves Louis Eisenberg is a helping others in need. “We should not be dependent on sophomore majoring in One of her favorite technology considering my iPhone is multimedia journalism things to do during her not the most reliable, nor should we with a minor in spare time is taking trust this to believe that COVID-19 is photography. He is photos and interviewing others. She is also in taking place,” said Carlson. a member of Sigma the Future Medical Provider Club at Lynn. Alpha Epsilon (SAE), 1 a Greek Organization on campus. Eisenberg was born and raised in Birmingham, Michigan, GENESIS MORLABAEZ a suburb of Detroit. Louis currently lives in Photographer sunny San Diego, Calif., where he loves to be outdoors, enjoying nature and documenting Genesis Morlabaez the world through a camera lens. is a first-year biology major. She became involved in iPulse at GRETCHEN the beginning of her LEMBCKE PEÑA first year at Lynn as Staff Writer a photographer. Last 2 year, Morlabaez had Gretchen Lembcke her photography Peña is a freshman exhibited at the Tampa student majoring in Museum of Art, multimedia journalism. placed first in various Originally from photography competitions, and has also Santo Domingo, received a lump sum of cash for her valuable Dominican Republic, artwork. Morlabaez is a world traveler and Lembcke Peña is enjoys capturing the beauty of the world 1. Once enabling this feature, the user must passionate about social injustice and wishes through the lens of the camera. select their Country or Region. Photo/N. Vannicola. for everyone’s story to be heard. During her spare time, she works on her informational 2. If your region has an Exposure Notification Instagram account, @alright.listen, where she app, options are listed in the App Store. Photo/N. informs people on undermined or unheard Vannicola. issues.
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Editor-in-Chief Wrong Palette Kathryn Hubbard Managing Editor Colorism in cartoons brings forward an outrage on social media Emily Christensen This is an editorial article and, therefore, represents the opinions of the writer. Assistant Editor Caramia Valentin Recently, Twitter user Head Web Coordinator to having red hair and tan skin. As for Flora, Louis Eisenberg @avgeI’s tweet went she was the only main character who was viral after she pointed Latina, and she went from having tan skin to a Web Coordinator out how the skin color Federica Pezzana porcelain white complexion. of cartoon character Social Media Managers Bumblebee had been “She became that white girl strawberry Gardith Desaugustes drastically lightened. Paulina Hoyos shortcake?” said Twitter user @maryamidris_ when referring to Aisha. Print Advertising Manager Bumblebee, the main Xavia Williams By Gretchen character in popular kids’ Lembcke Peña This is a time of inclusion of all people despite Web Advertising Manager cartoon “Bumblebee Staff Writer their gender, race or sexuality. Companies Nicky Vannicola and The Baddies,” had need to realize this and try to find other ways Photographers minor alterations to her to maintain a stable viewing economic stance Wanda Francois physique in the past, but never to her actual without changing the inspiration of so many Genesis Morlabaez skin tone. Considering the current situation young children who wish to see themselves Faculty Advisors regarding the Black Lives Matter movement, on television. Sabine Dantus this brought forward a recurring issue that all David Jaffe people of color face: colorism. Twitter users, Martin Phillips 1 many of whom were black, were enraged after Stefanie Powers seeing the drastic change on her hair, which Staff Writers originally had a coily texture as well as her skin Ana Luiza Caovilla tone. Lucas Flotta Sophie Garza Claire McCabe “Colorism and light skin fetishizing at its finest,” Gretchen Lembcke Peña said Twitter user @anqelxface. Federica Pezzana Andrew Saavedra Other users started commenting on past Colton Turner 2 Lexi Weisblum instances where colorism has occurred. Orange Blossom from cartoon Strawberry Faculty Advertising Advisor Shortcake is one of the many examples Gary Carlin that were mentioned, where her skin was Faculty Design and Web Support changed to a lighter color and her hair was Andy Hirst changed from coily to wavy to present more Faculty Support “appealing” features for a large portion of their Robert Leigh audience. This is the reason why colorism Mike Arsenault occurs in these cases; it’s all about marketing and wanting to get more views depending on 3 character design, but that does not make the act any better.
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4 Zoom Is Coming To A TV Near You Amazon Smart Displays Will Soon Develop a Zoom Application
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8 Inclusivity Is Not Political Viral Tweets Spark a Discourse Over BLM and LGBTQ+ Displays in Schools download the issuu app
Lynn Bucks Are Back Lynn University Offers Unique Dining Solutions for Students on Campus Netflix Receives Due to limited hours at “As we adjusted the operating Mary’s Kitchen, Lynn recently hours at Mary’s Kitchen, we Intense Backlash announced that on-campus wanted to afford Silver plan for “Cuties” students will receive $50 Lynn participants an additional bucks on their student ID dining option,” said Matthew “Cuties” Causes Online toward food and beverages Chaloux, director of auxiliary By: Federica Pezzana Concerns over Child at Christine’s and the Perper services. “We think students Staff Writer Sexualization Themes. Coffee House. like it as we have seen Continued on page ...... 2 Page...... 3
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increased traffic at Christine’s and Perper some Lynn bucks on their account allows table of Coffee House.” them to treat themselves to different food and snacks more often. contents The money is automatically loaded on the student ID and with just a swipe it is “It is nice to know that if I don’t make it in possible to make a purchase. Coca-Cola and time for the cafe hours, I can always go grab Starbucks are just a couple of products sold something in Christine’s, especially now 3 Scheduling Success for purchase in the Perper Coffee House and that we finish classes late with the block Christine’s. schedule,” said Ana Lopez, sophomore. By Paulina Hoyos “I like to get my favorite Starbucks drink For more information, visit Lynn dining’s 3 Netflix Receives right on campus without feeling bad about Twitter and Instagram @lynndining. Also, Intense Backlash spending money, as it is already included,” keep up with the news on COVID-19 by said Hanna Sotolongo, freshman. checking the Lynn Roadmap website via for “Cuties” https://www.lynn.edu/roadmap. By Gardith Desauguste Christine’s is a restaurant open until midnight that becomes a sports bar at night. The 4 Zoom Is Coming To Perper Coffee house is a café where the Lynn community can find drinks such as coffee or A TV Near You snacks. By Nicholas Vannicola “The $50 Dining Dollars provides that option 4 Mandatory Masks for a quick grab and go meal or a late-night snack,” said Chaloux. By Alexis Weisblum
Students are sad that the dining commons Above: The money is automatically loaded on the student ID and 5 Tackling Toxic are not open 24/7 anymore, however having with just a swipe it is possible to make a purchase. Masculinity By Xavia Williams 3 5 A Virtual Zen Den By Emily Christensen
6 Making Sure Your Vote Counts By Xamantha Del Valle
7 Is Kyle Rittenhouse a Scared Teen or Defender of Liberty? By Caramia Valentin 5
8 Inclusivity Is Not Political By Gretchen Lembcke Peña
3. Screenshot of the film “Cuties” in Netflix’s app. Photo/G. Desauguste.
5. Is there such a thing as being too manly? Photo/The BC Heights.
2 Scheduling Success Lynn University Announces The Extension of Block Scheduling Through the Spring Semester
Positive feedback the professors were very flexible,” said “The students are so engaged, in the from the Lynn Elke Zmuc, junior. I noticed this was classroom discussions and submitting their community better for me because I was giving more work on time, respecting the deadline,” said regarding the attention to each class.” Anna Krift, professor. block scheduling approach has Block schedules provide more flexibility, If students are not available to attend in- resulted in an allowing students to manage their person classes Lynn also offers the option extension into the programs. This change brought positive to take classes by remote instruction for spring semester in By: Paulina Hoyos feedback from students and professors each session via Zoom. order to maintain Staff Writer who believe and trust that the block social distancing schedule has provided better quality guidelines. learning.
Block scheduling requires students to “I taught two courses in Session A, and enroll in one to two classes each block, I had better attendance almost 100 which will result in a total of four to six percent every class,” said Gary Carlin, courses by the end of the semester. associate professor. Many people were not convinced block scheduling would work, however, this Due to the block schedule, Friday’s are schedule makes it easier to move online if more flexible for every student. This was the severity of the virus escalates. created for students to attend office hours, science labs, tutoring sessions, “Normally I was very scared having the organization meetings, internships, idea of having two classes a month, but volunteering or other activities. Above. Spring and summer term days. Photo/LU Photos.
Netflix Receives Intense Backlash for “Cuties” “Cuties” Causes Online Concerns over Child Sexualization Themes
Netflix recently released showed harsh concern about the message their controversial and themes presented in the film. film, “Cuties,” causing heated backlash on “Netflix has lost their damn mind,” said user Twitter over accusations @esperermonde via Twitter. This same user of the film glorifying posted a clip under the movie’s tweet, where the sexualization of the main protagonists are shown dancing underage girls. provocatively in a crowd of adults. By: Gardith Desauguste Staff Writer The film, which won an A petition has been created to request Netflix award at the Sundance to remove the film off the platform, and it Film Festival, takes place in Paris, where a currently has more than 400,000 signatures. Senegalese girl raised in a conservative family Many of the petitioners have also decided to joins a provocative dance group to find her cancel their subscription as a call to action freedom. In the process, the group rapidly to pressure Netflix to remove the film from its grew in popularity, causing her family to platform. become aware and upset about her dance group involvement. “Probably will not get @netflix again for a long while since they choose to leave “Cuties” up
Upon its release, the hashtag #CancelNetflix for streaming. #CancelNetflix,” said user @ Above: Screenshot of the film “Cuties” in Netflix’s app. rose to #1 on Twitter’s trending page as users MrsAselin via Twitter. Photo/G. Desauguste. 3 College of Communication & Design Zoom Is Coming To Mandatory Masks A TV Near You Students Recognize the Safety Factor of Masks during COVID-19
Amazon Smart Displays Will Soon Since March, Many students have also made their Develop A Zoom Application students all own masks and started selling masks over the world on websites and social media. They do have lost the not only promote the safety of wearing As opposed to opportunity to masks, but they also find enjoyment Zooming on a attend universities from creating them. laptop or mobile in person due phone, Amazon has to COVID-19, “Wearing a mask to work protects me announced that Zoom however, Lynn By: Alexis Weisblum and the people around me,” said Alyssa Staff Writer for Home is to become University started Aviles, junior. the most accessible, their first day of yet comfortable By Nicholas Vannicola in-person classes requiring one rule for method of learning or Staff Writer students: masks upon arrival. 1 managing business from home. For the first time, these students have to cover their faces which many say Zoom for Home can be used from the is hard. Lynn students were asked comfort of a couch by linking an application how this new approach to learning is to any Amazon smart display. The video working, especially when they have to chat service has rapidly gained popularity wear face masks all day. during COVID-19, hence the convenience of students and employees working from “At first I was nervous about having to home. keep a mask on throughout my class
day, but after having to wear it for the 2 past weeks I feel like it isn’t so bad and it keeps me protected,” said Jack Williams, senior.
Although having to wear face masks every day might seem difficult, it helps prevent the spread of COVID-19. Many students realize how lucky they are to still be attending school, and that by wearing the masks they keep the university open for in-person classes.
Wearing masks all around campus is 3 safer for everyone, even though it might Above: The Zoom Video Communications app featured on the App get hot when having to walk to class, it Store. Photo/N. Vannicola. still is beneficial in many ways.
“It’s more important than ever to offer “Since having to make masks a part features like these to help people stay of my everyday life, I started creating connected with their friends, family, and co- my own and having fun with the look workers,” said Brian Oliver, director of Alexa of wearing a mask,” said Victoria Communication to Market Watch. Napolitano, junior.
To begin using this new device, users will Being that masks are mandatory, many need to purchase the Fire TV Cube, a $119 students have found ways to make accessory that is different from the Amazon masks more fashionable, all throughout 1. A face mask from Etsy, an online shopping site. Photo/A. Fire TV stick itself. Although the stick relies Weisblum. campus students wear different masks 2. A face mask by Express, a clothing store. Photo/A. on a remote for operation, the Cube works that either represent something or are Weisblum. 3. A face mask by Athleta, a clothing store. Photo/A. just fashionable. Weisblum. Continued on page ...... 7
4 Tackling Toxic Masculinity Lynn Students Share Feelings On What A Good Man Looks Like A Virtual Zen Den Campus Recreation Hosts The term “toxic second grade,” said Frantz Balan, junior. masculinity” has “My dad taught all my brothers and I that Virtual Yoga for Lynn Students caused divide since we were little.” And Faculty between people in the past year. Students suggested that men should just Student success be themselves. coordinator and In some cases, the certified yogi, Elena term has been used “They can unlearn mistakes and behaviors Tayem, instructs virtual to put men down, but By: Xavia Williams Staff Writer if they truly want to better themselves, yoga every Monday overall it has sparked communicate and take the time to,” said and Wednesday at a much-needed Pustizzi. 8:30 p.m. for Lynn conversation. What does a good man look students and faculty By: Emily Christensen like? Toxic masculinity sure has come a long to unwind after a full Managing Editor way, but the discussion is much needed. day’s worth of work. Toxic masculinity is defined as a cultural The counseling center is free and available concept of manliness that glorifies stoicism, to all students, call (561) 237-7237. “My goal is for [attendees] to take that hour strength, virility and dominance. This to themselves to relax, rejuvenate and reset behavior was considered normal, but today for their next work or school day,” said Elena it is finally being called out for what it is: 1 Tayem, yoga instructor. harmful for men’s mental health. Attendees are recommended to bring a yoga When asked if they have ever been labeled mat, a water bottle, and of course, their iPad as toxic most students said no, but none to join the class online via Zoom. of them had a clear answer to what a good man looked like other than someone It is up to the students and faculty to leave pleasant and transparent about who they their cameras on during the class, however, are as a person. if attendees choose to turn on their cameras then Tayem can help correct students’ poses 2 “I think a good guy is someone who is when needed. not a jerk,” said Christian Miranda, junior. “Someone who doesn’t think too highly of himself. Just overall a nice person.”
The term eventually made it to celebrities who instantly started pointing the finger at whoever they deemed toxic, which influenced the younger generation to misunderstand it.
“Social media causes the definition of someone being toxic to be complicated 3 and having a lot of different meanings,” said Maria Pustizzi, junior. “It’s okay to label Above: Screenshot of Elena Tayem demonstrating the warrior 1 pose in virtual yoga via Zoom. Photo/ E. Christensen. someone as toxic to help communicate to yourself and others that a person isn’t safe Tayem tries her best to set up a relaxing to be around.” virtual environment in her room to make students feel as if they are in an actual It is important to address the subject to Zen den. She uses plants, tapestries, and become better but many did not even realize mantras while also urging students to find a what they were taught as children were bad clutter-free, quiet space where they are not in the first place. Almost like an unspoken 1.Is there such a thing as being too manly? Photo/The BC Above: Just Dance event poster that was taped on the rule amongst families. Heights. 2. Examples of toxic behavior according to the “New York walls in the residence halls. Photo/C. Pezzana. Times” article “What Is Toxic Masculinity?” Photo/Anish “It is an unspoken rule. I was taught not to Vasudevan via Estoque. Continued on page ...... 6 3. Sign showing that masculine and toxic are not cohesive. cry. The last time I cried emotionally was the Photo/Sundry Photography. 5 College of Communication & Design
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An Investigation on the Controversy of Mail-in Ballots interrupted. The mood is finally set with relaxing music streamed through the Zoom platform. Due to related causes that my vote won’t go through. I have a from COVID-19, mail-in recurring feeling that it’s going to be tampered “I hope that everyone feels more ballots are becoming with if it’s not a vote for Trump.” more popular than ever connected to their mind, body and spirit,” said Tayem. to help decrease the Despite the varying views on it, state and virus’s spread and keep local officials seem to debunk many of the The class begins with warmups such things under control. speculations. Based on reports from 2018, as breathing, stretching and wrist However, many people, the Washington state’s Director of Elections, exercises to help students and faculty including President Lori Augino, stated that “of nearly 3.2 million By: Xamantha Del Valle who are typing away on their iPads all Trump, are concerned ballots cast, only 0.004 percent of the total Contributing Writer day long to unwind and release stress. about voting’s accuracy ballots cast may have been fraudulent.” But Afterward, the class picks up the pace and integrity by mail. while this proves for very slim mistakes, the slightly and goes into Vinyasa poses, fear amongst people is still prevalent. On July 30, Trump tweeted that the election including downward dog, warrior poses, balancing poses and bridges. of 2020 will be the most inaccurate and Fran Boyce from Tulsa, Okla., complains fraudulent in history. He suggested that the about the hypocrisy she finds within Trump’s Tayem is open to helping attendees if election be pushed back until the public can posts. “First he says it’s all going to be untrue they need modifications for different correctly, securely and safely vote. and unreliable and now he says it’s all going exercises throughout the class. to be fine. Well, quite frankly, I don’t trust him With that said, it does not matter if Trump is not alone in this standpoint. South with [voting by] mail. I’m going to wear my it is someone’s first day of yoga, if Floridian, Dakota Lopez, agrees with Trump, mask and vote in person. I don’t trust him.” “I think they should hold off on running the someone is struggling with an injury or if someone has been an experienced election. I think a lot of the ballots coming in Voting in-person amidst the pandemic has yogi for years on end. All levels are will be messed with, and I don’t think it will be been a sore subject for some. Many are welcome to attend the class. a fair telling of who’s supposed to win.” worried about the spreading of COVID-19 but are willing to run the risk. “As long as we “I always close the class asking Others do not seem to be as worried as follow state rules and be safe, then I don’t everyone to turn their cameras on … Lopez. Massachusetts resident, Veronica know why it should be an issue,” said Boyce. that way if we have any students who Orozco, has a different take on it, “Trump “Can we really allow the risk of our votes being are remote and not having an on- seems too obsessed in pushing back the rigged and our voice be taken away?” election. He knows he has a high chance of campus experience, they can at least feel they are connected with their Lynn losing and is trying to postpone his defeat. I With the election approaching rapidly, the community,” said Tayem. think if it’s done honestly, mail-in ballots will go decision to mail-in ballots is becoming fine, and Biden will win.” increasingly significant. The ability to vote The Zoom login information for this gives the people a voice in the matters they virtual yoga class hosted by campus Amaya Davis, a 19-year-old from San Diego, find meaningful. Mail-in ballots seem to cause recreation is accessible through the voices her hesitation with the mail-in ballots, more fear in the system than voting in person, Lynn events app. “This is my first year voting, and I am worried despite the health risks attached.
Above: A student setting up for virtual yoga in their home studio. Photo/E. Christensen.
Above: Official vote-by-mail balloting envelope sent via U.S. Postal Service. Photo/Gawker Media.
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Law Experts Give Their Opinion on the Strategy for Rittenhouse’s Defense “I just believe that your big, beautiful TV is a great place for communications and we’re going The defense team paying your fees, and these are people that to continue to lean in to make that for 17-year-old Kyle are devoted to a cause or whatnot, and you a better experience,” said Marc Rittenhouse portrays have to understand that the lawyers who Whitten, vice president on Amazon him as a patriot in the are being paid by these people may feel an Entertainment Devices and Services. media for the death obligation, maybe, to encourage you to go of two protesters to trial because of an adherence to a cause,” In order for this to work, users in Kenosha, Wis. said Creizman. connect a webcam to the USB port Rittenhouse was on the back of the Cube, followed by accused of shooting According to Creizman, the conflict is only By: Caramia Valentin connecting the Cube to the TV. Once Joseph Rosenbaum potential since the judge can have appointed Assistant Editor that is finished, users must position and Anthony Huber to counsel to talk with Rittenhouse privately. the webcam to their personal needs death and injuring a third, Rittenhouse will then have the option to waive (wherever the TV is). Gaige Grosskreutz, as his right to conflict-free counsel and move they protested the police shooting of Jacob ahead with his current defense team. “It’s more apparent than ever Blake in August. that people are looking for easy- “A 17-year-old citizen is being sacrificed by to-use displays for their video “Kyle Rittenhouse will go down in American politicians, but it’s not Kyle Rittenhouse they communications needs, both history alongside that brave unknown patriot are after. Their end game is to strip away the professionally and personally,” said … who fired ‘The Shot Heard Round the constitutional right of all citizens to defend our Oded Gal, chief product Officer at World,” said John Pierce, lead attorney, in a communities,” said Rittenhouse’s defense Zoom. tweet that was later deleted. team in a YouTube video created by their #FightBack Foundation. The only issue with this is the Criminal Justice Professor Sindee Kerker shortage of webcams. Amazon is explains that such analogies comparing Kerker expounds that, in her opinion, rhetoric partnering with Logitech for the use Rittenhouse to a brave patriot pertain to a such as this is a strategy to align people that of its webcams to roll out production. second amendment argument because, “he is strongly support the second amendment with However, it was confirmed that any a 17-year-old trying to protect businesses that Rittenhouse. brand of webcam would work. were being burnt down, and along with the amendment you have the right to bear arms.” “I think that what they are trying to do is 1 appeal to the media and the people, and “There’s nothing wrong with him guarding they’re trying to get support through social these businesses, the case really falls under media, and some of these people in the media a self-defense claim, and it’s really a matter eventually will become jurors,” said Kerker. of interpretation of facts,” said Kerker. “That’s really his best defense to focus on, that one, and not his second amendment. He might win on that.”
Rittenhouse’s attorneys painted him as a 2 heroic defender of the community, which has helped raise close to $2 million for his defense. There is debate about whether turning this case into a fight for freedom, instead of a self- defense case, could backfire for Rittenhouse. Under the sixth amendment, people are entitled to the right to conflict-free counsel, as explained by a former Partner of Pierce’s firm, 1. Amazon’s newest Fire TV Cube that is scheduled to Eric Creizman. launch in 2020. Photo/Amazon. 2. Live meeting of Zoom for Home linked to an Amazon Above: Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, removing graffiti hours before he smart display. Photo/Getty Images. “There is a potential conflict here … you’re allegedly killed two people in Kenosha after being mobbed and not paying the fees but other people are attacked by rioters. Photo/S. Olson via Getty Images. 7 College of Communication & Design
Editor-in-Chief Inclusivity Is Not Political Kathryn Hubbard Managing Editor Viral Tweets Spark a Discourse Over BLM and LGBTQ+ Displays in Schools Emily Christensen
Assistant Editor Twitter user @Frank_ 1 Caramia Valentin Massaro’s tweet went Head Web Coordinator viral recently after Louis Eisenberg criticizing the display of a Pride flag and Black Web Coordinator Federica Pezzana Lives Matter banner in a classroom. Social Media Managers Gardith Desaugustes LGBTQ+ and Black Paulina Hoyos By Gretchen Lives Matter have Lembcke Peña Print Advertising Manager been intertwined for Xavia Williams Staff Writer decades and both are Web Advertising Manager being widely spoken Nicky Vannicola about. Due to this, discourse quickly began Photographers under Massaro’s tweet, mostly criticizing Wanda Francois his disagreement on these displays being in Genesis Morlabaez classrooms. While a few agreed with him, Faculty Advisors most of the comments disagreed with his Sabine Dantus view. David Jaffe Martin Phillips “Teaching kids to treat black and queer Stefanie Powers children with respect and basic human Staff Writers decency is not a political statement,” said Ana Luiza Caovilla Twitter user @thebasedbarkeep. Lucas Flotta Sophie Garza 2 Claire McCabe As the hours went by, the tweet kept gaining Gretchen Lembcke Peña more attention, eventually reaching 47,000 Federica Pezzana likes. Twitter user @QAria131 replied voicing Andrew Saavedra their own disagreement with the displays, Colton Turner along with a picture of a Black Lives Matter Lexi Weisblum flag with Pride flag colors shown in their son’s Faculty Advertising Advisor elementary school. Users were quick to shift Gary Carlin conversation under this reply, angered by the Faculty Design and Web Support ignorance from the parent. Andy Hirst Faculty Support “Your son’s elementary is being inclusive,” said Robert Leigh Twitter user @winterwidcw. “Get over it.” Mike Arsenault The tweets sparked such a large conversation that they managed to reach other social media platforms like Instagram. Famous for his creative makeup looks advocating for human rights, Instagram user @mattxiv created a post speaking on both tweets. It received many positive comments and reposts on other download the issuu app accounts. Find our editions digitally using the app store or by scanning the QR code or visit: “The fact that inclusivity has become lynnipulse.org controversial in this country is disgusting,” said Instagram user @heyaylahey. “Say it louder.” FIND US ON Equality is something that is lacking despite what some say, and by taking small steps 1. Instagram user @mattxiv makeup look criticizing the posts. such as this, reaching that milestone may be Photo/@mattxiv via Instagram. 2. Twitter user @Frank_Massaro’s viral tweet. Photo/@Frank_ possible. Massaro via Twitter 8 College of Communication & Design October 26, 2020 — Volume #23
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4 Unwritten Rules of Baseball The “Slam Diego” Superstar reminds us all of the most spitefully beautiful act in baseball
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Are you still figuring out if you one of the riskiest things to do should go out on Halloween during the pandemic. night? Spooky season is here disposable face but so is COVID-19. Despite what the CDC has suggested a recent Harris mask success The safety guides from the CDC Poll survey showed that 70 By: Xavia Williams Disposable masks zero highly discourages Americans percent of millennial mothers Staff Writer waste box TerraCycle. from participating in traditional plan to still celebrate and 80 trick-or-treating. It is considered percent plan to risk it. Continued on page ...... 2 Page...... 3
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Below are ways to celebrate safely: schedule a COVID-19 test, students can call table of the health center at (561) 237-7231. 1) Host a Small Halloween Gathering There is nothing wrong with celebrating contents 1 at home. Buy candy from the store, bake spooky cupcakes and turn on a scary movie.
2) Host a Residence Hall Decorating Contest 3 Disposable Face Mask Contact the RA’s and set up a door decorating contest. Everyone can observe Success each door via Instagram and vote for the By Paulina Hoyos best residence hall.
3 Meet the First Black 3) Use a Candy Bowl Try putting an assorted amount of candy American Bachelor into goodie bags. Place them in a bowl to By Sophie Garza lower the risk of children’s hands touching or 2 germs transferring.
4 It’s Spooky Season – 4) Most importantly: Wear a Mask COVID 19 Style Whether it is a decorative cloth mask or a classic N95, if outside, wear a mask. Get By Claire McCabe creative with it, and incorporate it in your costume to spice things up. 4 unwritten rules of 1. Are you ready for Halloween night? Be sure to keep up with everything the CDC Photo/Sykadelx via Getty Images baseball 2. A Jack-o’-lantern with a protective mask over it. suggests between now and Halloween. To Photo/Zee Krstic via GoodHouseKeeping.com By Colton Turner
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5 When “Shipping” Goes Too Far By Gretchen Lembcke Peña
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7 four more years? By Marisa McGrady don’t miss ... 8 Tips to Concentrate Lynn’s annual Founders Day will take place By Federica Pezzana Friday, Oct. 30 with a Halloween-themed lunch and Rocktober Fest Carnival in Christine’s Park with socially distanced carnival games, food
4. Jose Bautista flips his bat trucks and a costume contest. in the 2015 American League Divisional Series after hitting a home run. Photo/C. Young via Also, do not miss this year’s virtual State of the Associated Press. University on YouTube and multiple screens in the university center at 1 p.m. on Oct. 30.
2 Disposable Face Mask Success Disposable masks zero waste box TerraCycle
Before COVID-19, “I am a big fan of recycling products, this “For me, it is so much better using a face masks is because we need to help the earth disposable mask,” said Lula Prada, were used only to maintain more and more alive, ‘’ said freshman. “I can wear it many times and if it by medical Sofia Sorondo, freshman. “I love to use a is dirty, I can just wash it and that’s it.” professionals, disposable face mask, and [it] helps me however when feel much better.” COVID-19 became a pandemic, many Terracycle is a social enterprise that is By: Paulina Hoyos were required to eliminating the idea of waste. TerraCycle Staff Writer use face masks turns ocean plastic into new products during daily life. and teaches the community to recycle.
Face masks are worn worldwide and “When I was in school I learned about many places have made wearing a mask TerraCycle because they [taught] us the mandatory in public places. Some face basic information we need to know about masks are single-use, meaning it will only [recycling],” said Giorgia Pigiato, junior. be worn for one day, and after it must be thrown away to practice good hygiene. Now people are seeing that face masks As the pandemic continued, people saw will be in our life for a long time, that’s that face masks are a priority and began why many clothing companies and to look for face masks that are recyclable supermarkets are selling more recyclable 1. Workers using disposable mask in factory. Photo/ J. Hoyos. or washable. and washable ones. 2. Lynn students Wearing masks around campus. Photo/LU Photos.
The Franchise Bachelor Casts the first Black American Lead Matt James is the new bachelor
The Bachelor franchise “I knew that I wanted to be a trailblazer in this 1 recently announced franchise to diversify the lead role, to diversify Matt James as the the contestants trying out and cast for the first Black American show, and to diversify the audience watching Bachelor in the show’s this show,” said Lindsay. history. “It is a big step forward for a show that has After 40 seasons of the By: Sophie Garza been critiqued for its lack of diversity,” said Bachelor/Bachelorette, Staff Writer Sandy Cohn, host on Good Morning America. this is the first time there 2 is a black male lead on James echoes Cohn’s belief and feels that “It the show. James’ season of “The Bachelor” is a step in the right direction to have a black is scheduled to air in 2021, and is currently lead such as myself. It’s never the wrong time filming at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in to do the right thing,” he said. “We can’t have Pennsylvania. change until we put the first foot forward and for the Bachelor; it is to have a black lead.” There have been problems with diversity in the Bachelor franchise as there has also only 1. Matt James, the first Black Bachelor. been one black bachelorette casted, Rachel Photo/ABC.com Lindsay. Over the years, Lindsay has voiced 2. Petition for Anti-Racism in the Bachelor Franchise. concern about a lack of diversity. Photo/@Bachelor via YouTube. 3 College of Communication & Design It’s Spooky Season Unwritten Rules of Baseball – COVID 19 Style The “Slam Diego” Superstar reminds us all of the most The Halloween Fun Continues spitefully beautiful act in baseball
With The Horrorland Drive-Thru In the first game a lack of fun resulting in a decrease of a playoff series of interest for a younger audience Expectations of against the St. unfamiliar with the sport. Haunted Houses just Louis Cardinals, got higher with this San Diego In the past few decades, younger haunted drive-thru Padres shortstop, generations have seemingly fallen out in Miramar, FL. With Fernando Tatis of love with baseball. According to a seven different haunted Jr., broke an 2017 study by Sports Business Journal, unwritten rule By: Colton Turner the average baseball fan is 57 years roads to drive down, Staff Writer The Horrorland, has of baseball and old, seven years older than the average By: Claire McCabe created a reputation Staff Writer brought life to an football fan, and a whopping fifteen of spookiness this otherwise overlooked MLB postseason. years older than the average basketball October. fan. Baseball is infamous for its “unwritten This is South Florida’s first and only haunted rules” — a series of unspoken, MLB has attempted to remedy the drive-thru to exist. The seven different universally agreed-upon code of lack of young viewership in several haunted roads are bound to scare you with laws that all players, managers and ways, most notably by taking extensive Alice in Horrorland, Christmas Nightmare, owners abide by out of respect for measures to increase the play’s Creepy Carnival, Zombie Apocalypse, the game and its history. Some are pace. As of the 2020 season, games Farm of Horrors, Asylum of Darkness, and based in superstition – such as not were reduced to seven innings in Scream’s Cemetery. acknowledging a no-hitter in progress; doubleheaders, and the Minor Leagues others are out of sportsmanship, such began experimenting with a pitch clock. as not stealing bases when ahead by a large margin. It remains to be seen whether or not these proposed changes will attract a Perhaps the most contentious is the younger audience back to the American rule about celebrating after a home pastime. Players like Tatis Jr. are willing run, specifically, doing next to nothing to break the unwritten rules and bring despite the home run’s magnitude. fun back to baseball.
“I think it’s cool when you bring Above: Jose Bautista flips his bat in the excitement to the game, and you 2015 American League Divisional Series bring something different. I think I after hitting a home run. Photo/C. bring something different to the game, Above: Advertisement for the Horrorland drive-thru. Photo/ The Horrorland via SunSentinel. Young via Associated Press. and that’s a lot of energy and a lot of excitement,” said Chicago White Sox While pitchers are permitted to shortstop Tim Anderson after a bat flip “I would definitely go to a haunted drive-thru celebrate strikeouts, it is taboo for a in May of 2019. “I’m trying to have fun.” with my best friends,” said Kylee Longo, batter to celebrate a home run overtly. junior. “[I] couldn’t think of anything better to The antithesis of this, is the bat flip. get in the Halloween spirit!” “I flipped my bat. I’m human. The The CEO, Francisco Santos, wants the emotion got to me,” said Jose Bautista, audience to feel like they are in a horror former Blue Jays outfielder after movie. He has a background in haunted perhaps the most famous bat flip in houses and used to attend haunted house baseball history. “It’s in my DNA.” conventions.
As trivial as they may seem, the Santos is the eighth generation of his family unwritten rules indicate a much larger Above: Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson flips to be in the entertainment business. He has his bat, later leading to being purposefully hit by a pitch. and more pressing problem in baseball: Photo/J. Daniel via Getty Images.
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4 Littering Pandemic COVID-19 protective equipment is thrown on the When “Shipping” ground instead of the trash Goes Too Far
There are several items and littering because of the pandemic, it is One Direction fans contribute that people are now important to reduce our impact as much to the fetishization of gay men using as protective as possible. This means throwing away equipment to protect trash when necessary and recycling when by trending hashtag themselves from the possible. coronavirus, including This is an editorial article, and therefore, masks, gloves, and “One of the biggest impacts the community represents the hand sanitizer bottles. can make is learning how to properly opinions of the writer. By: Danielle McDuffie recycle,” said Kutcha. “Many county Contributing Writer Unfortunately, the landfills are experiencing issues with their amount of litter on recycling program due to the high level of Recently, One the streets is only increasing as people are contamination.” Direction fans, discarding their protective equipment on the also known as By: Gretchen ground. Directioners, trended Lembcke Peña The more that the community knows about Staff Writer proper disposal and recycling, the less #LarryStylinson “Personal protective equipment, like gloves waste will be polluted into our world and our on Twitter to and masks, should be disposed of in garbage oceans. commemorate the relationship between containers,” said Alexandra Kuchta from Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles that they the Florida Department of Environmental “Education is key to solving this issue,” have theorized about for years. Protection. Kutcha said. “Residents tend to mix non- recyclables thereby contaminating the loads. Thousands of tweets surfaced from Researchers are calling this surge of litter When these loads are contaminated, it Directioners excitedly speaking of the “Covid waste.” Divers are noticing more cannot be recycled and therefore can only go bandmates, sharing video edits and quantities of masks, gloves and plastic hand to the landfill.” compilations. A large number of fans sanitizer containers. Conservationists are responded positively to the hashtag, warning that the pandemic could spark a Some counties have issued fines for commenting how happy they were for the huge surge in ocean pollution and will affect those who litter masks and gloves, while “couple.” However, people outside of the marine life. others leave it up to the community’s own fanbase responded negatively to the whole discretion. ordeal, voicing their discomfort at seeing Based on historical data, it is expected that the large amount of fetishization and overall around 75 percent of the used masks, as It is important to keep the environment in delusion that was being seen mostly by well as gloves and other waste relating to the mind when disposing of trash, recyclables straight teenage girls. pandemic, will end up in landfills or floating in and more specifically, protective equipment the seas. for the pandemic. Every time a mask or glove “Right then why is this fetishy stuff trending is thrown on the floor instead of thrown in the in 2020,” said Twitter user @lgbtlupin. “I Since the world has been ordering billions of garbage, it directly affects the oceans and thought we knew better than to ship real disposable, one-time use masks, it poses the the environment. people.” risk of eventually having more masks in the sea than jellyfish. Shipping, or wanting two individuals to be together, has always been a huge part of fan Having this many masks in the ocean would culture; from fanfiction to fanart, content can be a huge contributor to plastic waste. They be found on every platform. However, when could take as long as 450 years to completely they involve real people, it can become very decompose. toxic and can potentially ruin relationships. Some Directioners are opposed to shipping Masks contain a kind of plastic called because of this and do their best to shut polypropylene which is a type of microplastic. down any toxicity. Microplastics are extremely harmful to the environment because they break down “Why is #LarryStylinson trending?” said into small pieces that may never properly Twitter user @miraannet. “Y’all ruined their decompose. They also can potentially carry friendship over this.” disease-causing organisms and act as a vector for diseases in the environment. Above: Dumped Personal Protection Equipment gloves during the in Covid-19 pandemic in Tottenham, Haringey, London, England. Continued on page ...... 6 Since there are now high amounts of pollution Photo/Acabashi. 5 College of Communication & Design
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Breast Cancer Can Affect Men and Women of all Ages Other cases where shipping has gone too far involves K-pop fans on Twitter, The month of October in the United States every year and it is most specifically BTS fans, also known as is dedicated to Breast commonly found among females, and rarely ARMY. The two opposing ships, Vmin Cancer Awareness occurs in males. Symptoms of breast cancer (members Taehyung and Jimin) and in hopes to educate can include a lump in the breast, pain in any Taekook (members Taehyung and individuals about area of the breast or changes in the shape or Jungkook), are always arguing on breast health and texture of the nipple or breast. which one is real and which one is early detection tests, not, going as far as exhibiting “proof.” however, what many According to the CDC most breast cancers Usually when fans are called out on do not know is that this are found in women who are 50 years or older, this type of behavior, they respond benign cancer can occur By: Emily Christensen Managing Editor but at the rare chance breast cancer can also aggressively or simply ignore the fact in men and women of all affect younger women and men. About 11% that they are blatantly contributing to ages. of all new cases of breast cancer in the United the fetishization of gay men. States are found in women younger than 45 “Awareness surrounding breast cancer is years of age and about 1 out of 100 breast “I tried calling out a het Wattpad incredibly important as early detection, often cancers diagnosed is found in a man. ARMY for saying that they like reading through screening, can catch the disease BTS gay smuts,” said Twitter user when it is most treatable,” according to a “While breast cancer diagnosis and @milfkoo69. “And they called me statement from the Fox Chase Cancer Center. treatment are difficult for women of any age, homophobic.” younger women may find this experience Before purchasing pink pride merchandise overwhelming,” according to a statement by Fans of any sort need to realize that and signing up for pink power races, it is the Center for Disease and Control. gay men are not their “boy toys” or recommended that individuals should think that they cannot forge a relationship before they pink. Meaning people should learn The CDC reported that young women may between two real people. Sexualizing about what breast cancer truly is and who it have a higher risk of breast cancer if they someone or using someone as a fetish affects before they post their #pinkpose on have close relatives who were diagnosed with for your sexual desires is not correct social media. breast or ovarian cancer, changes in certain and it should not be as normalized breast cancer genes, been treated with breast as it is today. This is a problem that “Awareness of a disease begins with or chest radiation therapy in their childhood has been happening for a very long education,” said Brittney Shoemake to or early adulthood or had experienced breast time, and it must be stopped before it WellMed. health problems in the past. reaches a worse stage.
The Center for Disease and Control states Students and faculty can visit Lynn University’s that breast cancer is a disease in which cells health center if they think they may be at in the breast grow out of control. There are a high risk of breast cancer or notice any more than 200,000 cases of breast cancer sudden changes in their breasts.
Above: LarryStylinson in the top 3 trends on Twitter. Photo/@Twitter via Twitter. Above: Every 2 minutes a woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer, which averages a total of over 200,000 diagnoses Above: Susan G. Komen breast cancer awareness events are taking every year. Photo/@bcrfcure via Instagram. a virtual approach this year. Photo/@susangkomen via Instagram.
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Trump’s attempts to manipulate the system and retain the presidency produced shows in the US, Canada, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Peru, President Donald Trump stated on Sept. 23 that he thinks the Guatemala, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, China, J. Trump may election “will end up in the Supreme Court,” El Salvador and more! be attempting to a sentiment which he echoed during the manipulate the electoral presidential debate on Sept. 29. He came up with the idea during process and retain the quarantine with his father and wife presidency regardless If Barrett is confirmed as Ginsburg’s while they were bored at home. of the election results by replacement before the results of the election Santos wanted a way to entertain discrediting mail-in and land before the court, the court would be split people while following safety absentee votes. in a 6-3 Republican majority, which greatly protocols. By: Marisa McGrady increases the likelihood that Trump could Contributing Writer Amidst the international successfully contest the election results if he “I love haunted houses so this seems COVID-19 pandemic, loses. Political ideology of the Supreme Court like a thousand times better and Trump has condemned justices may not seem like it matters, but, to scarier,” said Sydney Vezza, senior. the postal service, absentee ballots, and mail-in quote the late Chief Justice Evan Hughes, “we voting, alleging that these systems are ripe are under the Constitution but the Constitution With 60-80 performers in costumes, for fraud, and instructed his campaign to take is what the judges say it is.” special effects, and lighting, the actions based on these allegations. In North The political ideology of the Supreme Court experience is top tier. The Horroland Carolina, Trump’s campaign recently filed a justices may not seem like it matters, but, to only allows one car per road. This lawsuit over a new rule on processing absentee quote the late Chief Justice Evan Hughes, “we way, each vehicle experiences the votes, complained to the Board of Elections, are under the Constitution, but the Constitution Horrorland to its best potential. and wrote to many of the state’s local election is what the judges say it is.” offices with instructions against following the “I’m honestly terrified to go,” said rule according to the Associated Press. The Constitution’s application depends entirely Sara McManus, senior. “But I still on how the judges interpret it, and the judges’ would go for the thrill! It looks really The campaign committee alleged that the interpretations are based mainly on personal fun.” State Board of Elections’ system would permit and political beliefs. absentee ballots to be cast late and without The Horrorland is open from 7 p.m. proper witness verification. “Trump has said that, if he didn’t win, the to 11 p.m. this October on selected election would be a fraud and, shockingly, he dates. Tickets must be purchased “Trump continues to claim that mail-in voting has repeatedly refused to accept the results of in advance and are priced at $48.99 [is] unreliable and filled with fraud, even though an election or pledge his support for a peaceful per car. Grab some friends and take every single scholarly study of mail-in voting has and civil transfer of power,” said Dr. Watson. a trip to Miramar this month to visit suggested the exact opposite,” said Dr. Robert “We need to take stock of what is happening. The Horrorland! Get your tickets at: Watson, Distinguished Professor of American The President of the United States is and has https://www.thehorrorland.com/ History at Lynn University. “Even he, his family, been advocating illegal actions, spewing lies, tickets and his Cabinet vote by mail.” and undermining the integrity of our elections.”
Trump’s moves to discredit mail-in and Trevor Potter, president of the private Campaign absentee voting are widely regarded as thinly Legal Center, stated to the Associated Press: veiled attempts to suppress votes. “We are used to presidents bowing to a court determination, bowing to a finding by an “It’s clearly based on an overall strategy to inspector general ... but if the president refuses disrupt the election as much as possible,” said to do that, what are the mechanism to hold him Barry Richard, who represented President and his administration accountable?” George W. Bush’s campaign in the 2000 Florida recount, according to the Associated Press. “You’re really seeing a broad-based, generalized strategy to suppress the vote by the Republican Party.”
In addition to attempting to suppress absentee and mail-in votes, Trump is also trying to ensure that he can retain the presidency even if he loses by confirming his nominee to replace Above: The Horrorland drive-thru is located in Miramar Regional park Photo/ Greater Fort Lauderdale. Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Amy Coney Barrett. Above: President Trump and Presidential Nominee Joe Biden during the debate. Photo/New York Times. 7 College of Communication & Design Tips to Concentrate Editor-in-Chief Kathryn Hubbard Lynn Students Approach to Online Classes Managing Editor Emily Christensen Due to COVID-19, I need to take notes and participate in the Assistant Editor classes switched to a class.” Caramia Valentin hybrid model of remote Head Web Coordinator and in-person learning. “I like to change my location when doing Louis Eisenberg The structure of the online classes so that I don’t get bored of the Social Media Managers semesters will be this environment around me,” said Emily Haynes, Federica Pezzana way until further notice. sophomore. “I also like to do mindless Print Advertising Manager activities such as walking around to keep me Xavia Williams A lot of students did moving.” not go back on campus By: Federica Pezzana Web Advertising Manager to take classes due to Staff Writer Nicky Vannicola 1 2 COVID-19 restrictions. Photographers However, even those on campus cannot go to Wanda Francois Genesis Morlabaez class every single day.
Faculty Advisors It is more difficult for the students to Sabine Dantus concentrate and pay attention during class David Jaffe Martin Phillips time on Zoom. Stefanie Powers At Lynn, there are different study rooms where people can go and attend their classes. Staff Writers Otherwise, it is always possible to participate Ana Luiza Caovilla Lucas Flotta in their dorm rooms or their apartments. Gardith Desaugustes Sophie Garza Students shared how they concentrate and Paulina Hoyos where they take their classes. 3 4 Claire McCabe
Gretchen Lembcke Peña 2 Federica Pezzana “During my Zoom classes, I try not to be Andrew Saavedra surrounded by people, be in a comfortable Colton Turner place and at peace, and last but not least, I Lexi Weisblum put my phone on mute to not get distracted,” Faculty Advertising Advisor said Maria Cabral, sophomore. Gary Carlin Faculty Design and Web Support “I try to concentrate by going to an area of Andy Hirst my apartment that will keep me focused. That place for me is in the living room, at my table Faculty Support Robert Leigh away from distractions like my bed and the TV Mike Arsenault that are in my room,” said Max Gold, senior.
5 6 “I usually try to imagine myself in an actual class, so that I do not get distracted,” said Clara Monges, graduate student. “I need to be alone. Otherwise, I would not follow what the professor says.”
“For online classes, I try to be comfortable and download the issuu app have some snacks or water close to me so Find our editions digitally using that I do not need to get up,” said Eleonora the app store or by scanning the QR code or visit: Borri, sophomore “In that way, I would get lynnipulse.org distracted when looking for something to eat.” FIND US ON “As I struggled a lot staying concentrated while taking my Zoom classes at home, I 1. Clara Monges, graduate. 2. Eleonora Borri, sophomore. started going on campus in either a study 3. Ella Richardson, sophomore. room or outside,” said Ella Richardson, 4. Emily Haynes, sophomore. 5. Maria Cabral, sophomore. sophomore. “When it comes to focusing, 6. Max Gold, senior. 8