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Volume 116, Number 19 - Tuesday, May 7, 2019

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On BS-ing women and Mother Earth INSIDE THIS WEEK’S EDITION Opinion page 4

Anonymous student complains about Housing office

“Cabaret” cast member compares Nazi Germany setting to 2019 America

Woman-kind outgrowing men

STUDENT TOM MUYUNGA-MUKASA pens a thoughtful piece on the connections between environmentalism, femenism, and capitalism. (Courtesy of Everyday Femenism)

BY: TOM MUYUNGA-MUKASA were crafted in a language through which I plans to the stronger.This is what instils CONTRIBUTING WRITERS would be able to cause debate or conversa- cooperation among communities. tion on our treatment of women and Mother On standard of living, we are aware that Two particular weeks - from March 24th Earth those in positions of power Culture page 6 to April 7th 2019 - were a moment of reflec- In my search, I found out Next time, when you may also influence how tion on the word “exploitation.” I took time eight standards. Okay, more resources of the community to reflect on this word and realized it was than eight, but allow me this are about to slur a are used. The problem is that Game of Thrones Season 8: win- controversial, painful and a hard question license for eight only. Poverty woman beware ... positions should not be used ter came and went so soon which had political, social, cultural and eco- was synonymous with vice, la- to deprive others of these re- nomic implications. It morphed into many ziness, sloppiness, and curses. you are serving an sources while self-enriching. aspects of American life: from tampon tax, Prosperity, on the other hand, abusive machinery On opportunities, humans gender-based toxicity, infanticide, patricide, gave one entitlement, supe- must be provided opportuni- matricide, domestic abuse, micro-aggres- rior morality, and respect due ties to access wealth creation, sion, precarious White supremacy, Black- to the economic status. income for sustenance and deliberate in de- on-Black murders, police brutality, housing On property, owning material property is cisions to improve on themselves. But in the inequality, stock market option inequality, a mark of accomplishment and lawfulness hierarchy where the stronger is also authori- deforestation, waste dumping and rape with which ensures those who plan to deprive tative, the weaker ones must wait longer in impunity. others of their property are deterred. But line before they are availed opportunities. I zeroed in on two practices which this raised inequalities, abusing of freedom So, the above elevated males who in talk- seem to go unabated, that strike me most. of those through whom property is accumu- ing ended up instead boasting about their These are abuse women face at the hands lated. exploits, they showed off their material of systems, institutions, and males; and envi- On asking leave, husbands could leave gains and were able to make noise when as ronmental disregard that leads us to dump without asking for permission and never much as they felt their property faced any toxins, poison, trash, and garbage anywhere depend upon the will of wives. This liberty it threat. These elevated ones, then defined Jonas Brothers return insights and anyhow. These, I realized were social is ensured is one-sided and all pleasure is for how others below them should be treated nostalgia among fans controlling practices. What if there was a the good of husbands. including these lower tier persons joining deliberate measure to trash all our public On being independent, males enjoy this them in an effort to place women under beaches thereby make them uninhabitable? natural liberty, freedom and are free to do their authority. This meant that a literal and Phantom Menace and Endgame Then abandoned, after which some private with their life as they will. physical restraint and control were put in have more in common than rich person fraternally cleans them and On being governed, the stronger are also place. Those restraining became authorita- meets the eye entrenches a gate fee for admission? No, authoritative and the weaker ones submit tive, accomplished and attained a higher wait, I am sober and am a teetotaler. Ask my without question, including accepting any stature. This set in place the upper and lower suite-mates! living condition they may be asked to con- class dichotomy. Those restrained were Conspiracy license aside, I donned my tend with. considered to be of lower stature and were rational hat and enquired, why all this was On agency, all humans have an innate expected to defer to the higher class. happening and went on a search for an- desire to preserve their lives but the weaker see Consequences of controlling... page 5 swers. Answers were not enough unless they are also bound to make known all ideas and Sports page 7

Tension between NBA players Attention c/o 2019: senior week events! and refs focuses on one man

BY: ALEXIS BUSTAMANTE & 13 members pulled together 7 large-scale drive into campus go from a plain white KIM NYUGEN events and collaborations with organiza- to a nice gold with handprints to shine as CONTRIBUTING WRITERS tions for students during the first full we finish off our last three weeks of our week of May. college career. Senior Week, a long time tradition for To kick off the week, Sunday, Monday, May 6th is our senior Saint Mary’s students is organized by May 5th was our Paint the SMC event. sunrise. Every Saint Mary’s student the Associated Student’s Class of 2019 During Weekend of Welcome, there is should have hiked up to the cross at least Senators and a committee of seniors at a long standing tradition of kicking off once during their time here. We wanted large. With a long four years coming to your college career with painting the to start off the school week with watch- an end, Senior Week is a way to bring SMC letters. As college comes to an end, ing the sunrise together while munch- together the Class of 2019 Gaels one last we decided to close off full circle with ing on some Noah’s Bagels. At 5:45AM, time before we go our own ways. Given a giving our senior class one last opportu- students will meet at the bottom of the budget of $10,000 and ideas from previ- nity to paint the letters. 5 gallons of paint ous year’s senior week, our committee of later, you’ll see the SMC letters as you see Breakdown of senior week events page 2 2 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE INSIDE PAGE

be happening in the Redwood Breakdown of senior week events Grove at 9PM. This will be the continued from page 1 So before students headed off to last time for students to par- known to the SMC community, their typical Wednesday night take in The Lounge. If you all helped us with the set up for the cross before hiking up. This is traditions, we wanted to utilize remember, our very first time in event. A semi-formal dance held also the event at which we give the pub for some fun before the the Redwood Grove was during in the Soda Center solely for out one of the graduation gifts rest of the night. Working along- our student convocation. An- graduating seniors is our way we have for seniors. Grey travel side John Flynn, pub manager, other way to circle back to our to close out senior week with a blankets with the Class of 2019 we are offering $300 worth of Saint Mary’s roots is attending party! Tickets include 3 drinks SMC logo are given out to the appetizers for free and giving The Lounge! (beer or wine) and a meal ca- first 100 students in attendance out $5 off beverages coupons A new event to senior week is tered by El Charro in Lafayette. to keep them warm as we watch to the first 40 students. Along our Senior Brunch happening in There is a flipbook photobooth, the sunrise. with that, we are handing out the Soda Center on Friday, May previously used by CAB at an Tuesday, May 7th is our Sip n our second senior gift for the 9th at 11:30AM. O My Crepes event, for students to make a 6 Paint night held in the Intercul- week, our very own SMC Class will be giving out free crepes to second flipbook of photos as a tural Center at 7PM. Students of 2019 beer steins to the first the first 85 seniors. We will also safekeep from Preunion. A night who are 21+ are able to purchase 85 students in attendance. Last be selling $1 mimosas for stu- full of music, food, drinks, and The Collegian a glass of wine for $1 while year, students were given wine dents that are 21+. As our week Saint Mary’s College of California dancing, seniors can use this painting on canvases or getting glass so we decided to switch comes to an end, we wanted to as their last chance to let loose together their graduation cap over to beer steins for this years start off the early afternoon before grinding out the last two decorations. Although we do event. with a nice brunch for students. P.O. Box 4407 weeks of school before gradua- not receive our graduation cap Thursday, May At this event, we Moraga, CA 94575 tion. Last year, there were about and gowns until May 14th-15th, 9th is our pool will be giving out 206 Ferroggiaro Hall 150 students in attendance. we want to provide supplies party. Partnering Wednesday, May the last of our se- As of now, we have over 200+ and materials for seniors to with the Joseph 8th is our Pub nior gifts which www.stmaryscollegian.com ticket sales! If you still haven’t grab and go so that when the Alioto Recreation consists of Class [email protected] Party held in the gotten your tickets yet, check time comes for graduation cap Center, we will of 2019 stickers, out our Instagram (@smcclas- decorating, students will be able be holding a pool newly opened pub, buttons, and bottle Telephone: (925) 631-4279 sof2019) or your emails for the to do so. Although this event party from 6-8PM. opener keychains. Facebook.com/smccollegian The 1928 starting ticket link! hasn’t happened in the past, we With spring final- A last long time Twitter: @SMC_Collegian The students who host this wanted to emulate the wine and ly coming around at 8:00PM tradition for Saint event put over a semester’s painting nights that have been and ours days get- Mary’s students is worth of planning into this one held periodically during the last ting warmer, stu- our Senior Dance. SARAH KNEBEL week of events. This is the first two or so years. dents can cool off during our Previously hosted by the Alumni HUNTER HERSHEY year in many years in which Wednesday, May 8th is our pool party, a tradition for the Office, our senior class senators Editors-in-Chief there is an event happening Pub Party held in the newly last previous years. There will then took over the planning everyday for the senior class. opened pub, The 1928, starting be pizza, music, and games as for our dance beginning last JACK BARNES These last four years have been at 8PM. We all know what our we all hang out and watch the year. Rebranded to what’s now VICTORIA VIDALES filled with long nights, great Saint Mary’s students do on sunset as our Thursday night known as Preunion, Preunion News memories, and unforgettable Wednesday nights. Round Up comes to an end. We are also will be happening on May 11th experiences. The friendships has been a staple for students partnering with the Intercul- from 8:30PM-11:30PM. Work- KERRY-ANNE LOUGHMAN made in college will last a life- for decades. What used to be a tural Center to advertise Senior ing alongside Verducci Produc- CAROLINE BINLEY time. Our way of bringing it all Tuesday night tradition turned Night at The Lounge. This is the tions, owned by Saint Mary’s Opinion Editors together is through senior week into Wednesday night karaoke. last Lounge for the year and will alum, a vendor that is well- events. We hope to see all of you ADRIANA AVILA seniors there before we see each CLARICE ONG other walk across the stage! Culture Editors Social media companies ban ‘dangerous’ ac- HENRY PENALOSA MATTHEW MCFETRIDGE Sports Editors counts ahead of 2020 election after criticism BY: JACK BARNES NEWS EDITOR KRISTEN GEIBEL Photo Editor This past Thursday, Facebook announced that it is banning ELLEN RIGSBY certain far-right figures from Faculty Adviser the social media site. Twitter, too, has recently banned con- servative actor James Woods for a tweet promoting violence against people involved in the PRESIDENT TRUMP takes issue with Facebook and Twitter’s recent actions against online hate speech. (Courtesy of @realDonaldTrump) Mueller Report. This has not been poorly received by conser- been under scrutiny for their others’ leads more or less so as verified. Facebook and Twitter vative news outlets like Fox and late, and sometimes insuffi- to ensure they are not singled are taking these actions now to Breitbart, not to mention Presi- cient, responses to hate and out by the public as being too stay ahead of the political cycle dent Trump himself. Trump violence on their sites. While far off from what social media and prevent shifting the 2020 tweeted that he is “continuing the recent bannings have an- companies should be. election near election day. to monitor censorship” of con- gered many conservatives who For Trump, Twitter is his pre- As consequential a time it is servatives on social media. He feel targeted by the policies ferred form of communication for Trump and the social media even went so far as to conflate (see President Trump), these with the country. He is a prolific giants, the biggest questions “Social Media” with the “Fake controversial moves were surely tweeter and proud Twitter user, remain with Americans. In an News Media” and claiming they made in response to criticism but apparently has taken issue increasingly divided political were in partnership with the that they were not doing enough with the company’s approach to arena, it is not enough for us to “Democrat Party.” to curb dangerous content. The hate speech. Nevertheless, one consume our news from social Social Media has been at other main critique of social could argue he has been protect- media and expect company the epicenter of conversations media sites is their handling of ed from discipline from Twitter CEOs to keep our feeds squeaky about constitutional rights in private information. Just like himself after retweeting a video clean. We need to consume The Collegian is the official newspaper of Saint Mary’s the Age of Information. In last with the free speech debate, of Rep. Ilhan Omar making out College, published weekly, except during examination social media responsibly and periods and academic recesses. The Collegian reserves week’s issue of The Collegian, the political climate has shaped of context comments on Is- understand how fake news and the right to hold and edit all submitted materials, this issue as well. Before the lamophobia cut with clips of the solicited and unsolicited. The Collegian’s Editorial we published a story about an intentionally manipulative me- Board is comprised of all oversight staff members. Other SMC student posting a racist 2016 election, Facebook al- 9/11 attacks and causing Omar dia exists online so that we can opinions expressed are not necessarily endorsed by The lowed political consulting firm received death threats following Collegian, its contributors and/or advertisers. Advertis- video on her social media that surf the web carefully and keep ers do not necessarily reflect the view of The Collegian. questioned what the admin- Cambridge Analytica to harvest the President’s retweet. companies accountable. The The Collegian strives for accuracy and fairness in the reporting of news. If a report is wrong or misleading, a istration’s responsibility was the personal data of millions As he continues to sow divide, bar is raised for us as voters and request for a correction or clarification may be made. and how the community should of users and sell it to political he may be hurting his chances citizens to fervently keep the process this showing of racism organizations who then used for reelection in 2020. CNN’s Constitution alive and current and hate. Again, the question of it to influence public opinion, Chris Cillizza posited in an with conversations about its where to stop protecting speech including in support of Trump article that Trump abandoning applications to the digital age and where to begin protecting in 2016. Thus it is not hard Twitter and only ever discussing and how civil rights and civil people’s right not to be discrimi- to see these policy changes the economy is his best bet for liberties exist on the internet. nated against persists. Where as attempts by Facebook and 2020, but that Trump is inca- The lesson to be learned here the social media giants are re- Twitter to remedy their poor pable of this. But then again, his is essentially the same as that “To act upon one’s convictions while others wait, ally cracking down is on one of reputations, and in doing so by partisanship and name calling of any issue in democracy: we To create a positive force in a world the marquee limitations on free accepting that they have are could be work for him again. In- need to educate ourselves and where cynics abound, To provide information to people when speech—speech that promotes alienating certain extreme po- deed, Russian election interfer- then take that knowledge to the it wasn’t available before, violence. litical ideologies. The two com- ence via social media beneficial voting booth. To offer those who want it, a choice—” —Ted Turner Twitter and Facebook have panies have been following each to Trump has been proven and STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019 3 NEWS he Weekly Campus TUpdate Keeping you in the loop Calendar

EXUAL ASSAULTS ON THE RISE IN U.S. MILI- Jazz Concert S TARY Wednesday, May 8 The Pentagon has revealed that there has been a 1:00 p.m. 38 percent increase in sexual assaults in 2018 compared to Location:Ferrogiarro 2016. According to this statistic, that there were over 20,000 Hall: Quad unwanted sexual encounters. The report also concluded that Contact: Tara Sundy about a third of victims reported the assault to a superior. The [email protected] current Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan concluded (925) 631-4670 that this statistic was unacceptable, and claims that changes will be made to better combat this epidemic. Lawmakers will have the power to decide what measures should be taken to SMC Night at the protect women and men in the military from being victims Oakland A’s of sexual assault. Wednesday, May 8 5:00 p.m. Location: 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621 Taligate: 5:00 p.m. RUMP AND PROTECTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE Game: 7:00 p.m. T WORKERS Contact: Alumni Office [email protected] This week Trump began finalizations on a bill he has been (925) 631-4200 working on that would allow health care providers to refuse services if they go against their personal religious or moral beliefs. This news is particularly good for Trump’s base of Business Idea Competition Christian followers, who have advocated for this law to as- - Be An Audience Member sist them into denying services for abortion. While Trump Wednesday, May 8 has received some support, critics have claimed that this law 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. would allow people to discriminate against healthcare for Location: De La Salle women, and LGBTQ people. Hall: Hagerty Lounge Contact: Dr. Berna Aksu [email protected] ACEBOOK BANS ANTI-SEMITIC AND FAR FRIGHT GROUPS FROM USAGE Jazz Band Concert SENIORS, DON’T MISS PREUNION this Sunday at 8:30pm (Courtesy of @smcclassof2019) Facebook has banned far right and anti-semitic accounts Thursday, May 9 from its business, claiming that they have promoted violence. 7:30 p.m. The company argues that their company does not promote Location: Soda Activity violence against any individuals or groups, and therefore, Center: Claeys Lounge has decided to terminate their usage. In the past critics have Contact: John Maltester, accused Facebook of not preventing hate speech from being Conductor spread through their cite. Now, the company has taken the [email protected] critics advice, and banned these groups from using their services. CAB Carnival Friday, May 10 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. LORIDA ALLOWS TEACHERS TO CARRY GUNS Location: Chapel Lawn F IN THE CLASSROOM Contact: [email protected] The state of Florida has passed legislation that would allow teachers to carry guns. Legislation was previously passed that would require an armed guard or a teacher to carry a weapon Action Research to defend students if an active shooting was taking place. Conference 2019 This legislation was in response to the shooting at Marjory Saturday, May 11 Stoneman Douglas High School. However, this new legisla- 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tion would allow teachers to carry guns if they complete the Location: Soda Activity required training. This is a controversial ruling, as supporters Center: Moraga Room agree that it will protect students, while critics claim that Contact: Heidimarie Rambo more guns will only add to the problem. hrambo@stmarys-ca. edu or (925)631-4617

LABAMA TAKES A STEP CLOSER TO MAKING A ABORTION ILLEGAL Senior Recital - Lawmakers recently declared that it would be a felony if Bryce Woodward women received an abortion and if their life was not in danger. Sunday, May 12 The law would also criminalize doctors who performed them. 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Although lawmakers do not expect it to pass in the state, they Location: Soda Activity are hoping that enough appeals will lead it to the Supreme Center: Claeys Lounge Court. Currently the Supreme Court has a conservative Free Admission leaning bench, which they hope will overturn Roe v. Wade.

Staff Council Meeting Tuesday, May 14 ENTUCKY DERBY DISQUALIFICATION 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. K Location: De La Salle Hall: Hagerty Lounge The 2019 Kentucky Derby had a controversial turn of Contact: events, as officials disqualified original winner Maxi- [email protected] mum Security. The horse was disqualified due to race track infractions, leading the horse Country House being named the winner. The Kentucky Derby has never had a disqualifi- cation before.

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Two graduating seniors reflect on struggles with Housing Office This article was submitted to the Collegian telling me I had to take an unnecessarily tenance service from outside the school, restated the solution that we already said anonymously. The piece was co-written by two lofty amount of steps before leaving a situ- and they had been unable to fix the issue. would not work for us. They were unwilling graduating seniors. ation I knew could not be remedied. Every I had spoken to my RA and created a work to allow us to speak to an official who might time I called them, they told me they weren’t order; the maintenance crew who arrived have been able to provide more information As an out-of-state student, I really could able to speak at the moment and that they’d were incredibly friendly, helpful and empa- or another solution. In every interaction we have relied on the housing office having call back at another specified time. Not once thetic. They spent two hours investigating had with them, they were rude, condescend- basic communication skills and having did they call me back. They also told me to the dorm hall, but could not find what was ing, and unhelpful and that attitude and lack provided more help than the none they have call at specific times but never managed to causing the noise (and yes, they heard it as of sympathy, empathy and respect made offered. On the first day of my sophomore pick up the phone when I did. Additionally, well) and suggested that I go to the housing what was already a stressful situation worse. year, I arrived to find out that there was a when I went into the office in person to ask office because they would not want their When my parents tried calling someone who fine for moving in early (I had moved in one for assistance, whatever staff member was own children living in such an obstructive had more authority in the office, they never day before the move-in day, which is one day working in the front office would roll their room. even received a response — despite being before school starts). The housing office had eyes, huff, and puff, and answer in a trite, So, I went to the housing office to ask them promised by the student and family pro- not sent out an email about needing to sign put-out manner. if I could switch into the available single grams office that they would hear from the up for early move-in before the end of the Additionally, the head of the housing of- room next door to mine, which would have housing office shortly. I could not afford to previous year, and I had no idea about the fice (who they told me was the only person been way more convenient than moving pay so much money for just a few months of fine until I arrived, when I was told that I was that I could resolve my issue with) was never possibly far across campus and would have living in a single, and so I had to put up with lucky to be receiving the key to the room I in the office, even during normal, scheduled risked getting into an unhappy roommate the loud room for the rest of the semester. had paid thousands of hours. I was met with situation, and I was told that I would have As far as I know, it is still a problem. We dollars for at all. The Housing Office should contempt, rudeness, to pay over $500 to move into the single. It pay thousands of dollars for these rooms; Expecting out-of- and laziness every time would not have been easy for me to move the least the housing office could do is make state students to man- focus on recommitting I interacted with the across campus because as an out-of-state sure that they actually function properly age to travel far dis- to Lasallian principles in Housing Office staff. student I do not have a car to move my things and don’t hinder our ability to sleep or study. tances and get there They refused to help with. I would have had to pack my entire They should also not assign students to one day before school the coming years to make me, telling me that I’d room into two suitcases just to unpack it a room that they have received previous starts is completely ri- student’s experience at just have to put up with all again. reports on being nonfunctional. Part of the diculous and shows an my housing conditions When I went to them, it was already Feb- housing office mission is to provide com- extreme lack of aware- SMC better. until the year ended. ruary, and I assumed that at this point not fortable, affordable and well-maintained liv- ness and empathy for Finally, I called my many people would be looking to switch ing situations, and this experience showed students that are not father, who spoke with rooms, and as the room I had already paid no effort to even try to uphold these values. from California. The campus Housing Office them until they caved. We are in college. thousands of dollars for was defective, and I We do not expect our dorm rooms to be like mission statement includes an adherence to This is the time when we are supposed to could not sleep or study in it, I assumed they five-star hotel rooms (or even three-star), maintaining SMC and Lasallian core values be becoming adults; we should not be forced would want to help me. However, despite but it would be nice to have rooms we feel and providing a “safe, affordable, attractive, to run to our parents to get things done. The constant attempts on the part of my parents comfortable living in. clean, comfortable, sustainable, and well- housing office needs to treat us like adults and myself to speak to someone who actu- In conclusion, we love SMC, but the hous- maintained living environment for all stu- paying them $15,000/year, instead of treat- ally worked at the housing office, we were ing office detracts from the experience. They dents” and we feel like this has not happened ing us with a lack of respect until we call our repeatedly stopped at the reception desk. don’t hold the values that the rest of the during our experience at Saint Mary’s. The parents. The housing office should treat stu- The receptionist refused to allow us to school has of helping your fellow humans. Housing Office should focus on recommit- dents who are experiencing negative mental speak to someone who might have more Do better. ting to these principles in the coming years health and feeling drained with empathy, knowledge of the situation and simply to make student’s experience at SMC better. dignity and respect, and try to resolve their The dorms you live in during your time issues to remain true to the Lasallian core at college (especially at a school where all values and commitment to safe and com- first years must live on campus) heavily fortable living situations that they claim to impact your experience at school and the have, instead of making negative situations housing office needs to actually provide a worse by making students feel belittled and well-maintained and positive environment disrespected. for students to live in. Saint Mary’s has been We pay large amounts of money to trying to do more outreach across the coun- live on campus, yet the housing office treats try, and the lack of help given to out-of-state the students on this campus like third class students by the housing office is a big part of citizens. Last Spring one of us was living in the reasons that SMC has failed to attain and a room in Ageno C which had a persistent keep out-of-state students. knocking noise in the walls 24/7. My room- The interactions we have had mate was an international student from with the housing office in trying to attain Japan, who did not know who to go to for room changes have been nothing less than help. This in itself is another example of extremely rude. Last year, one of us could incompetence in the housing office. They no longer stand to live in the room we had should be making a stronger effort to reach been placed in. My roommates and I did out to international students who do not not mesh well in terms of coexisting. It got immediately understand our culture or lan- to the point where I could not relax or sleep guage, to make sure they know the resources in the place I was living in; my mental health they have to go to should they need help. took a serious dive, and I decided to go to Towards the end of the year, I even met the the housing office to transfer rooms. Upon person who had lived in the dorm the year TWO SENIORS struggled to communicate with the campus housing office this year. They write that out-of-state getting there, they were consistently rude, before. He told me that he had called a main- students and students without cars face extra challenges. (Photo courtesy of Saint Mary’s College.) 5 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM OPINION Come to the Cabaret, Old Chum Cabaret an cues. I sing with the other mem- bers of the chorus twice, and I shift opportunity my bodily position after every to remember, musical number. I was given this part because of my experience reflect on past in the SMC College Choirs, and I am so grateful to have been given BY KA LOUGHMAN an opportunity to be a part of the OPINION EDITOR show at all. However, this part This semester I have been lucky has not been very fun to play — all enough to be a part of the Perform- because of a bright red armband I ing Arts department’s production must wear on my left arm. of Cabaret. Cabaret is a musical In Cabaret, there are six mem- focusing on American novelist bers of the Nazi chorus, of which I Clifford Bradshaw, who arrives in am one. All of us must wear swas- Berlin, Germany just as the Nazi tika armbands as part of our cos- party is coming to power and tume. Naturally, I find the swasti- meets Sally Bowles, a dancer at ka to be a revolting (yet powerful) the Kit Kat Club. Cliff and Sally, symbol, and having to wear it on amongst other characters, must my arm sev- navigate the eral hours a changing day has been (and danger- SMC’’S PRODUCTION OF CABARET must serve as a reminder to all of us that if we don’t stand up against injustice when we see it, our We must remember that a sobering complicity serves as support, and therefore dooms us all. s a creative writing course swarmed by non-majors who don’t know the basics. The ous) world evil is not always obvious experience. department should institute a prerecquisite to weed week candidates out. (Photo courtesy of You Be Relentless.) they live in, Growing up, I I’ve understood is that the Nazis However, we must remember that desperation of the Nazi party has while still when it first appears. ... Evil was raised to were real people, real German evil is not always obvious when it only reinforced my belief that if we adhering to often begins in disguise, believe that citizens, who felt that they were first appears. The Nazis were not aren’t able to identify evil when we their values the swastika being cheated out of a prosperous always immediately-recognizable see it, we stand no chance of fight- and being the and is often first executed and the Nazi future by the Jews. They wanted men in green suits and swastika ing it. If we don’t stand up against people they with good intentions. This name car- more economic opportunity for armbands spewing anti-Semitism. injustice, we continue to support want to be. is no excuse; it’s merely a ried a bar- themselves; they loved their coun- They were everyday people who it. If we don’t remember our past, The show baric weight try, and wanted to see it improve. were convinced that they were we are doomed to repeat it. addresses reminder that we must be that came Does that sound like anything following the best path for them- In conclusion, when you see themes of diligent. with inher- we’ve seen before, in current-day selves and for their country. Evil Cabaret this weekend (May 9th anti-Sem- ent darkness. America? often begins in disguise, and is and 11th at 8pm, and May 10th at itism, the However, I’m not saying this to inspire often first executed with good 4pm), think about the times you power of through the pity or sympathy for the Nazi intentions. This is no excuse; it’s have witnessed injustice in your social pres- act of playing a Nazi onstage, I party. I’m saying this because it’s merely a reminder that we must own life. Think about the times sures, the struggles of the working am placed up-close-and-personal important for us all to understand be diligent. you wish you could have done class, and the difficulties of love, with the hatred and desperation that the atrocities of the Holocaust “If you aren’t against all of something to help. And witness amongst others. the historical Nazis embodied did not happen in a vacuum. Be- this, you’re for it,” Cliff Bradshaw what will happen if we continue My role in the show is not large during World War II. As an actor, cause of how obviously horrific shouts at Sally Bowles toward the to remain complicit in the acts — I sit in a chair onstage for the I have a responsibility to attempt the Holocaust was, it’s easy for us end of the show, and being forced of hatred that still occur in our majority of the show, standing, to understand it in order to bet- to think that nothing that hor- to think about (and even worse, world today. shouting, and pointing at certain ter convey it onstage. And what rible could ever happen again. embody) the violent hatred and

What do women need men for, anyway? Reflections on marriage BY JON SEISER does now can be misunderstood as sexual OPINION COLUMNIST harassment or abuse. Before you light up As a follow up to my article about mar- the feminist beacons of war, understand riage, I thought I would add a few more that I agree with holding these dudes thoughts on the matter. I’ll start with accountable and responsible for their what I think is obvious: marriage is an in- actions; just, don’t lie about it or make it stitution. Previously marriage was a way up, it could ruin someone’s whole life – of acquiring land and forging allegiances, I’m not saying that you would, but if you think Game of Thrones. Through lots of took offence to that, I don’t care. That’s hard work, women are now able to do just me treating you equally. about anything – yes, I know there is still Back to the point, this culture holds inequality, but women have come a long men accountable, therefore some men way. They don’t need no man! are now afraid of speaking to women. What do men really have to offer a Finding a mate is a woman’s choice. A women, but a name? mate could be a wom- At this point, even an because a men are offering a name could Keep in mind, this is an simply a donor, or be up for debate. I am opinion from a married man; tool of fertilization. not a women, I don’t Some people have know the marvelous so what do men have left to an assumption that intricate details of a offer women? Not much, involves males be- woman’s mind or how ing assertive enough to give an opinion if anything at all. With the to ask a lady out on through that point of exception of a handful of a date and pay for view; so I won’t. the date as well. That I will, however, careers, like being a Navy outdated assumption tell you what men SEAL, women don’t need needs to be thrown have left to offer as a men. out. Women can ask partner for marriage. men out and can pay MARRIAGE used to be a strategic and financial necessity, especially for women, but society’s come a long way. One Keep in mind, this is for dinner too, or at married student reflects on what women really need men for today. (Photo courtesy of Vox.) an opinion from a married man; so what least split the bill. do men have left to offer women? Not Heterosexual normativity is headed in intelligent (still is), she was more finan- laughter, support, and the occasional much, if anything at all. With the excep- a funny direction, the best way I can de- cially stable, and knew who she was, pret- superhuman spider-killing, jar open- tion of a handful of careers, like being a scribe it is female construction-workers ty much everything I wasn’t. I am lucky, ing Herculean moments. I can say from Navy SEAL, women don’t need men. cat calling at a passing man – makes me but she didn’t need me and still doesn’t personal experience that the ability to Men no longer have the ability to club chuckle, I don’t think this could actually need me; that is until the spiders arrived. become a mate is based on flexibility, a female over the head, throw them over happen, but it makes me chuckle. I guess she kept me around because I’m understanding, and being a good cook. the shoulder and bring them back to the When my wife and I were dating, she good at killing spiders and opening jars. Men should want to take on gender roles cave. The #metoo, quick-to-believe- actually paid for the events and dinners. In order to be a man worth your salt, that are generally described as feminine, with-no-questions-asked attitude has I was broke. I had nothing to offer except you must be able to offer whatever is like cooking, cleaning, and even child men running scared. Anything a man a motorcycle and laughs. She was more needed by her, whether it’s friendship, nurturing. 4 THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019 STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM CULTURE ‘Mixed Feelings’ About HBO’s Game of Thrones BY AEDAN RICHTER the show was Arya being the true CONTRIBUTING WRITER hero of the battle. I had honestly forgotten Melisandre’s pep talk, and WARNING: SPOILER ALERT Arya running off to shut some blue After a long and incredibly suc- eyes. I was taken entirely by sur- cessful run, the hit HBO show prise when Arya flew at the Night “Game of Thrones” is finally coming King. My friends and I yelled so to an end after eight seasons. loud that we shook Augustine Hall Being a fan of not only the TV when she took him down. Though show, but also the book series it’s I’m happy it was Arya that killed based on, “A Song of Ice and Fire” the Night King, and that The Long by George R.R. Martin, I have to say Night is over, it feels very odd since I have a lot of mixed feelings about the entire show has been about not only this last season, but all the this overarching danger and now way back to season five. Seasons it’s gone, so what does everyone do one through four remained true now? According to the preview for to the books, bringing them to life episode four: Take back the Iron with beautiful set design, costumes, Throne. and amazing acting. But the sea- Because he never really wanted sons after did not live to the same to rule, and because her whole life’s expectations. motivation has been about taking Season five was the first rough back the Iron Throne, I predict season to happen. It’s when the THE LONG-ANTICIPATED BATTLE between the living and the dead came to a head in Season 8’s Episode 3 “The Long Night.” (Courtesy of HBO) that Jon gives up the throne to creators ran out of material from Dany. Samwell tried to paint a bad Martin’s books, so the season, in my are gone. and Dany really stood out. You can episode is one of three other epi- picture of Dany, arguing that Jon opinion, seemed to get a little lost The best scene, in my opinion, see Dany really making an effort to sodes — the other two are “Black- should take his rightful position, and was quite frankly more than a was Jon’s and Arya’s reunion. They connect with Sansa. For the most water,” in season two, and “The but we must not forget what Danny little boring. The dialogue, since it hadn’t seen each other since the part, it seems to go pretty well. My Watchers on the Wall,” in season has gone through, and how many wasn’t being taken from Martin’s first season when Jon gave Arya favorite scene, though, was Brienne four — that have been dedicated slaves she had freed over the years. books, was lacking. her sword, Needle, which saved being knighted by Jaime. The entire entirely to battles. Even the famous Though harsh at times, her heart is Season six seemed to be headed her countless times over the years. scene around the fire was great “Battle of the Bastards” in season six in the right place. She’s just had a re- back in the right direction. Jon The two characters always had a because it gave some space for the didn’t take the entire episode. I have ally rough life with many betrayals Snow is brought back to life by special bond, so it was touching to characters and viewers to reflect on to say that “The Long Night,” when and tough choices. Melisandre, confirming many fan see them reunited. In general, it how far everyone had come. the Battle of Winterfell took place, Also, I read a theory saying Jon theories. At the end of the season, was heartwarming to see all of the Of course, the scene with Arya was my least favorite. would become the 1,000th Lord Cersei gets her revenge on the spar- remaining Starks in Winterfell, and Gendry rocked the world, tak- So much was built up about this Commander of The Night’s Watch rows and the Martells by blowing up their home, again. Also, it was a little ing everyone by surprise. I didn’t episode. Even though there were a since Eddison Tollett just died, the Great Sept with wildfire, result- mind-blowing to see Dany there, have an issue with Arya’s decision, few truly great scenes, a lot of things which could be a possibility. I’m not ing in an epic scene. since her character has been so far but the scene was yet another thing were disappointing. The main issue sure if there is a point to the Night’s Season seven, though better than removed from the seven kingdoms the creators added in to please the was that it was so hard to see what Watch anymore since the white season five, was actually really un- for so long. fans. Even though I always wanted was going on. I understand that walkers have been annihilated satisfying to watch. It felt like every My first reaction to the second to Arya and Gendry to end up to- the director was trying to create and the wildlings are all south of fan theory or hope was catered to, episode was that is was a waste gether, it didn’t feel very true to the the sense of total chaos that comes the wall. and everything the viewers wanted of an episode—there are only six tone of the books. with the battle, but the clips were Since not that many people died to have happened that season did. after all. Once I sat and thought Lastly, the scene in the crypts, too dark and cut way too short so in episode three, I think there are Also, there were no deaths, so while about it, though, I realized there where Jon tells Dany his true iden- that the camera never rested long going to be many more personal I was happy, it felt inauthentic to were so many amazing scenes that tity, was beautifully acted by Emilia enough on a character for you to see deaths of main characters taking the books. Martin is known for kill- took place this episode. Yes, it was Clarke and Kit Harrington. You can who it was. This just made the entire place in the final three episodes. It’ll ing off main characters and having on the slower end of things, but see on Clarke’s face that she knows experience frustrating. be worse than having watched them nothing go according to plan. I think it actually really worked. what Harrington is going to say Not enough main characters get slaughtered by white walkers. Season eight starts off with Jon The first great scene was Brienne before he does, and how desperately died in this episode. A few did, but Beyond those things, I really returning home with his new ally standing up for Jaime, an old friend. she doesn’t want it to be true. with the mass amounts of killing, have no idea what might happen in and lover, Daenerys Targaryen. That scene also was also hilarious The battle, called “The Long and the total helplessness of the the last few episodes. The directors The episode was a mirror of the first because Bran, who’d been origi- Night,” in episode three has been episode that lasted right up until the might choose to go the easy route “Game of Thrones” episode ever, nally crippled by Jaime, threw some building up from the very first end, there should have been more and please the fans, or they might which created a cool throwback. It shade at him by echoing Jamie’s line scene in season one of “Game of big-name deaths. This highlighted end the story in true George R. R. was a nice episode to think back on in the first episode just before push- Thrones,” when the Nights Watch- the creators’ unwillingness to kill Martin fashion and have no happy where the show started and how far ing him off the tower: “The things men encountered the white walk- off main characters the way Martin ending. From what I’ve read, I think all of the characters have come, plus we do for love.” ers. Though there have been many always had. it’s headed toward the latter, so how many of the original characters Next, the scene between Sansa battles throughout the series, this The one really good thing about brace yourselves. The Jonas Brothers Are Back and “Burning Up!” BY MONICA AVILA fun, unique, colorful music video “Sucker” and “Cool” are both CONTRIBUTING WRITER for fans to watch on repeat. “Suck- great hits, but just recently, they er” showcases the three brothers finally announced that their album No, you are not in the year 3000, along with their wives – Priyanka will be released on June 7th. An but a lot has changed because Nick, Chopra, Sophie Turner, and Dani- Instagram post showing the album Joe, and Kevin are back and better elle Jonas – in a luxurious mansion cover – which has the brothers looking than ever. dressed in the most exotic and fun laying on their stomachs in front Just when we thought One couture. The music video brings of the pool, giving us a great back Direction would be the last boy together the brothers and shows view – has fans screaming with band we would hear from, the fans that the new Jonas Brothers excitement. With over 18,000 Jonas Brothers have resurrected are back after six long years with comments on the photo, people with a surprise reunion. After no music. were buzzing about the news, @ being on hiatus for six years, the Their second single, “Cool,” has emma_alyseeeee said, “happiness bros have finally released their a much different vibe than their i’m so here for this!!! I’m dying. new hit single “Sucker” which upbeat “Sucker” music video. This A WHOLE ALBUM OF JONAS has now climbed the pop charts. video seems nostalgic as the broth- GENIUS.” They promoted their single on ers wear matching suits and sing It’s safe to say that fans are hop- the “Late Late Show” with James at a pool party which somewhat ing for a tour but no official moves Corden and appeared in a nostal- The jonas brothers are back with a new album “Happiness Begins.” (Courtesy of E! Online) resembles their iconic “Burning have been yet. The anticipation is gic Carpool Karaoke episode that Up” music video. As Joe struts with killing most of us as we have to wait we all so desperately didn’t know begging my mother for a Tiger Beat (Kevin), 15 (Joe), and 12 (Nick). a mustache and a boombox on his two more months to hear more we needed so badly. The Jonas Magazine in hopes of plastering all Their younger brother Frankie shoulder at the beach, and Kevin music from the brothers. Their Brothers seem very excited to be the posters related to the J-Bros was never a part of the band but plays air guitar with a metal detec- first two singles were musical back together and making music, on my bedroom wall. The Jonas he would appear in music videos. tor, it makes us wish we weren’t in masterpieces so the album should so buckle up, because the bros are Brothers left a great effect on the So the brothers are back and Moraga anymore. These creative be a treat for us to hear. Stay tuned back, and here to stay. music industry when they started have just released two new songs, music videos only leave us want- because 2019 is going to be the year It feels like just yesterday I was in 2005 at the young ages of 17 “Sucker” and “Cool,” each with a ing more! of the Jonas Brothers. STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019 5 CULTURE

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“Avengers: Endgame,” the new- est film in the Marvel Cinematic The Hyphen Universe, has been destroying box office records with its astonishing BY BREVIN DOMINGO opportunity. billion-dollar opening weekend. CONTRIBUTING WRITER For a “better” life. Fans of the MCU have had their But who decides what’s better​ ​and wildest dreams come true as the As humans, we like to put people what’s not? film’s conclusion to its 11-year in boxes. interconnected saga broke hearts Male / female What I didn’t know then is that while living up to all the hype it Black / white Being an American tourist, in the was given. Coming in at 3 hours Don’t worry, we won’t bring up Jar Jar Binks. (Courtesy of New York Post) Foreign / domestic Philippines and shot entirely on IMAX film, Growing up, I knew what I was: Is completely different from actu- Endgame’s massive viewing experi- one trailer later, lines began form- through the film would leave Filipino ally being a Filipino citizen ence even came with intermissions ing to purchase tickets, and the opening night crowds hootin’ and Or at least I thought I did. As a tourist, you get to come and in Italy and Egypt, harkening back hype switched into overdrive. hollerin’, but by this time the audi- go as you please to the 70mm roadshow epics of the “How could it suck? There’s ence had been so checked out that Then came along standardized But the places stay there 1950s and ‘60s! no way it could suck,” raced at nobody really cared.) testing The people stay there It seems no other summer lightspeed through the minds of Nevertheless, there are notewor- As an elementary school student, And the poverty​ ​stays there blockbuster film could compare in the 2.2 million Americans who thy aspects of the movie that I’d be I thought to myself scope, impact, and anticipation, at were estimated to skip work for lying about if I said I didn’t person- “The Philippines is a collection of ​ The beauty of culture is that we least nothing remembered in many May 19th, 1999. But as the film ally enjoy. “Episode 1,” from an aes- islands​ ​in the Pacific​ ​ Ocean​ are unaware of our own culture of our lifetimes. But only one could finally began, the energy began to thetic standpoint, just might be one So I must be Pacific​ ​ ​Islander.”​ I was unaware​ ​of what it felt like create such unrivaled excitement, die down in the crowd. It was good, of the best Star Wars movies; the to be a person of color until I came and subsequent disappointment, no, great! It was “Star Wars,” right? idea of basing its production design I thought. to St. Mary’s the likes of which have never been But as the film’s run cooled down, off of the French sci-fi artist Moe- Until I put ketchup on my sun- seen again in the 20 years since its more viewers began to realize the bius is brilliant, a play also made AND THEN came along the mo- nyside eggs and rice in Oliver Hall, release: “Star Wars: Episode 1 - The disappointment they were feeling, by 1997’s “The Fifth Element.” ment. to be exact Phantom Menace.” and the eventual hatred for what The film’s environments and color The moment that led to my iden- Or until an SMC staff member In 1993, “Jurassic Park” revo- they had seen, directing their anger palettes feel like 1999 in all the best tity crisis. asked me, “what’s the capital of lutionized filmmaking with its at Lucas and some of the stars. But ways. Even with the criticism it gets While I was in my so called the Philippines? Bangkok?” Now I cutting edge digital sound design what could have caused this feeling over its abundant use of CGI (the “homeland” a complete stranger am able to realize that and paradigm shift for the poten- of ‘anticipointment’, and is there one shot that hasn’t been digitally said to me “Oh, I thought you My American identity serves the tial of computer-generated visual anything in “The Phantom Men- touched up is of poison gas seeping were Filipino.” purpose of comparison effects. One of this film’s many ace” worth celebrating? into a room), there are still plenty I look like you. I wouldn’t appreciate Asian cul- admirers was George Lucas, who, The announcement that George of nice practical effects. The stands I speak like you. ture if I didn’t have something to upon seeing what could be done Lucas himself would write and of the Podrace, for example, were I eat the same food as you. compare it to for dinosaurs, made the conclu- direct “Episode 1” must have been a model holding 450,000 Q-tips, Yet, I am still different, no matter Although I long for adventure on sion of a lifetime: it was time to a major influence on the crew each one cut, painted, and placed how hard I try to blend in. the other side of the world return to Star Wars. Since setting working with him on the film, and into a mesh. Fans blown beneath It’s in my height and weight, I find solitude in knowing that up his original trilogy by labeling his ideas seemed to fly straight to the ‘seats’ moved the Q-tips Because I had three meals a day I wouldn’t want my life to have the three films Episode IV, V, and approval. After all, who would want around, creating waves of excite- (sometimes more) turned out any other way And VI, fans had speculated for well to step in the way of Lucas not only ment for the big race. And speaking And didn’t grow up malnourished these experiences, over a decade what would happen, returning to the saga which was of Podracing, despite however you It’s in the way I dress Whether I perceived them as good and when, in the prequels. In 1997, essentially his child beloved by mil- may feel about the film, it’s truly With my Adidas and Nike from or bad at the time, Lucas released his Special Edi- lions, but also to the director’s chair unbelievable sound design can’t the name brand stores Have shaped me into who I am tion re-releases of the Star Wars after 22 years, especially when his be denied. May your best pair of And not the fakes from the ​ today films, and though fans criticized last film and screenplay was the headphones be with you. And do I tiangge Now I see the value in my identity. his revisionism and the extra CGI original “Star Wars?” Knowing how even need to bring up “Duel of The It’s in my American accent characters to classic scenes, they big the film would be, Liam Neeson Fates?” When I try to speak my ancestors’ Asian-Americans belong neither knew something big was on the signed on without even reading With “Avengers: Endgame’s native tongue. to one horizon. Lucas’ script, which, outside of success as a blockbuster on a Nor the other In November of 1998, the first some subtle scenes, feels devoid scale never before attempted, it’s Filipino Because we are our own unique trailer for “Episode 1” appeared. of the rip-roaring qualities of the interesting to look back on “The Versus American entity. Audiences packed screenings original trilogy. The now legend- Phantom Menace” as it was made Versus Filipino-American. Asian. Hyphen. American. of “Meet Joe Black” just to see ary lightsaber battle becomes a bit out to be 20 years ago, being the As Louis Huang from “Fresh off The hyphen in Asian-American the trailer in theaters, and after dragged down by having to intercut film that was on course to overtake the Boat” described, I felt is no longer a divisor, but a bridge scrambling home for the day-long with three other climaxes. These Titanic’s records and change the “Stuck between two worlds between the two worlds process of downloading it on vibes also carry through in differ- world. And soon, all the magic of Part of both Lucasfilm’s website (which crashed ent contexts, as the dozens of roles Star Wars will be able to be experi- Belonging to neither.” Asian. Brother. from the high traffic it received), begin to feel more like material for enced in person, where a long time Filipino. Friend. fans set internet message boards the collectible Pogs and Pepsi cans. ago, orange groves stood like rows My parents had a dream: American. Human. aflame with rumors and analyses. (You can imagine Lucas believing of Stormtroopers just beyond Los The American Dream. Student. I am. Over a month before its release and Jabba The Hutt’s cameo halfway Angeles… They flew 7,000 miles for jobs and Son. All of the above. Cont. from pg 2 : Consequences of Controlling Mother Earth continued from page 1 grades paying low wages, poor and rape with impunity. ment or Civil Society officer recognition (Lord have mercy)! working conditions and deplor- Next time, when you are about who denies Latinos or Asians You and I when we leave plas- able waste management. The to slur a woman beware you are social services and when they tic bottles strewn all over cam- But, this was not enough. major players in this model are not only doing wrong but you protest calls them cry-babies. pus or move china plates from There was a need to show off the elevated one, the second are serving an abusive machin- That younger student who calls Oliver hall and abandon them at more property acquisitions. tier person, the subjugated fe- ery. The elevated one is that per- the older one mature and lost. Dante Quad (come on). You may Whose is bigger and who had male, production, product, laws son who has the means to avoid That Judeo-Christian who asks say, you don’t abuse women but more ruled the day. This only protecting the elevated one and abusive tendencies but decides a non-Anglo-European whether when did you last throw plastic came about when the elevated laws punishing the rest. to pursue the abuses anyway. they too have religions. That cis- in a recyclable bin? When we males we talked of earlier owned This model was used in so The silent ones are more ready gender middle-class White male abuse Mother Nature, we are the industries and paid the many other social controlling to turn the other way when a who complains that a Transgen- living in a toxic and abusive wages. Because they needed measures and manifest them- wrong is taking place. Don’t be der identified folk, talks, runs relationship with Earth. Think to maximize all profits by all selves as the: tampon tax, gen- like those who go by the creed or walks like a girl. The list goes harder, every time you stick that means they employed men and der-based toxicity, infanticide, of Alphaism and are always de- on including such people ready chewing gum under a table or women. This way more products patricide, matricide, domes- manding deference. to label LGBTIQQ sinners and chair, you are actually abusing were made and sold off to make tic abuse, micro-aggression, The ones who shoot oth- abominable but do not pay their Mother Earth. Every time you profits. Making profits by all precarious White supremacy, ers just because they feel ‘dis- own child support (Ha-ha)! pass the chance of not picking means meant so many things. Black-on-Black murders, police respected.’ That person who Those leaders who arrogantly up after you, you are as abusive A language that protected forms brutality, housing inequality, scribbles foulness in a gender- reward recent employees and as any in a domestic relation. of exploitation was crafted and stock market option inequality, neutral bathroom by the Inter- sideline those who have served Only, this time it is with Mother this masked many abuses pay deforestation, waste dumping cultural Centre. That govern- under them longer and call that EARTH! STMARYSCOLLEGIAN.COM THE COLLEGIAN • TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019 8 SPORTS Who is Scott Foster and why is he so important? Sports BY SPENCER GAVIN this week CONTRIBUTING WRITER SOFTBALL Prior to game two of the Western Conference Semi- finals between the Warriors and Rockets, all the players, coaches, and social media could talk about was the officiating. There were claims that the Warriors were “blatantly” foul- ing James Harden and Chris Paul on jumpers and were not Friday, May 10, 3 pm getting called for it. There vs. USD were also videos circulating Moraga, CA the web of certain calls that were missed on both teams. Saturday May 11, 11am Even in the NBA’s Last Two vs. USD MInute Report (L2M), they Moraga, CA explained there were fouls that were missed on both sides and Saturday May 11, 1 pm people should stop putting the vs. USD referees under a microscope. Moraga, CA However, the only people that seemed to be complaining about the officiating were the SCOTT FOSTER plays an important role in the Warriors, Rockets series despite his underwhelming reviews. (Courtesy of Sport Radio 610) Rockets, especially Harden and TRACK AND FIELD Paul. With the addition of Scott fouling out of the Rockets’ Baltimore Sun in 2016 it was like Draymond Green or Chris Foster to the officiating team, 111-106 loss to the Lakers on noted that, “in January, the Los Paul were to vent to Foster in a known adversary of James February 21, saying he should Angeles Times conducted an a manner he does not like. Just Harden, things look to deterio- not be allowed to work any of anonymous survey of ‘nearly one interaction could change rate for the Rockets as Harden Houston’s games in the future.” three dozen’ NBA players, head the way Foster views a certain and him have a past and Foster Harden expressed his discon- coaches and assistant coaches, player, and to a greater extent, is arguably the NBA’s worst tent with Foster publicly and who were asked to name the a particular team which could referee. was fined for it. He believes the league’s three worst referees. prove vital in a series of this This Warriors and ref should have no part in any The runaway winner, with 10 caliber. Rockets series is, and will be, game Houston plays because more votes than the runner- Overall, this War- Saturday, May 11, All Day the best matchup in the entire he directly impacts each game up: Scott Foster.” Clearly, it is riors vs. Rockets series is one OXY INVITE 2019 NBA playoffs. It features rather than simply officiating not just Harden or even Chris of the best matchups in recent @ Occidental, CA two star-studded teams who it. Take for example game one Paul who thinks Scott Foster history and to think it could despise each other. Among and seven of the 2018 West- is an issue in the NBA. He has be overshadowed by shoddy other things, the hype for this ern Conference Finals. Both a history with many players officiating is frustrating. There series with two healthy teams games were officiated by Foster and coaches and I have yet to were definitely some issues in is something NBA fans have between these same two teams find anything good that has game one but everyone must salivated over. The idea that and the Rockets ended up los- been said about him. This does remember these referees are the officiating could become ing both. While Foster is just not necessarily indicate Scott human and can make mistakes. the overarching subject is one person and can hardly im- Foster is bad because he makes However, with Scott Foster in frustrating. Unfortunately, it pact an NBA basketball game, or misses calls over the course the mix now things could get has. After game one, no one was he seems to definitely have a of the game. Rather, it seems as much more technical between talking about Kevin Durant’s connection to the Rockets and though Foster who can some- these two teams and almost 35 points or Draymond Green’s it will be interesting to see how times miss a call, refuses to ad- become a chess match between near triple-double. Instead, the the rest of the series plays out. mit he is wrong. Even if it was the two teams of who can use focus was on the refs and how Another point I as clear as day, Foster seems the refs, or Foster, to their they did not please the masses. wanted to touch on with Foster to have such a hard-headed advantage. From the looks of it, Insert referee Scott Foster is his “clout” with the rest of attitude that he does not want the Rockets do not look to be BASEBALL into the mix and it only looks the NBA. I understand Harden to listen to any of the players in good graces with Foster but to make things worse, spe- has personal issues with him and what they might have to it will be interesting to see how cifically with James Harden. but I believe seeing how Foster say. This could potentially play the rest of the series unfolds As Washington Post’s Matt is perceived by others will help a big role throughout the rest and if Scott Foster has any role Bonesteel put it, “Harden had everyone understand Harden’s of this series if, for example, in it. unkind words for Foster after stance. In a article from the a known “emotional” player

Saint Mary’s Sports Roundup Friday, May 10, 3 pm BY MATT MCFETRIDGE vs. SCU SPORTS EDITOR Moraga, CA

Saturday May 11, 1 pm Softball - May 3 & 4 Baseball - May 3 & 4 vs. SCU Moraga, CA

Saint Mary’s 0 Saint Mary’s 12 Sunday May 12, 1 pm vs. SCU Brigham Young 7 Gonzaga 0 Moraga, CA

SMC BYU SMC Gonzaga Jayda Alaan: 2-4 Arissa Paulson: 1-2, HR, 2RBI Joe Vranesh: 2-4, 2R, HR, 4RBI Ernie Yake: 1-3, BB Nikki Alexander: 1-3 Lexi Tarrow: 3-4, SB Austin Chauvin: 2-3, 2R, 4RBI Bertt Harris: 1-4 Sofia Earle: 3IP, 2H, 0ER, 2SO Arissa Paulson: 7IP, 8H, 2SO Tyler Thornton: 7.1IP, 2H, 9SO Matthew Henckel: 1IP, 0H, 0ER

Saint Mary’s 2 Saint Mary’s 3 Brigham Young 0 Gonzaga 12

SMC BYU SMC Gonzaga Abbey Mariani: 2-3, RBI Arissa Paulson: 1-3 Joe Vranesh: 1-4, R, RBI Nick Nyquist: 4-4, 4RBI Dylan Linton: 2-3, R, SB Lexi Tarrow: 1-3 Eddie Haus: 2-4, R, RBI Troy Johnston: 1-4, R, HR, 2RBI Eryn McCoy: 7IP, 7H, 0R Arissa Paulson: 5.1IP, 8H, 2R Ken Waldichuk: 7IP, 9H, 7SO Mac Lardner: 6IP, 7H, 6SO